Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of the fiscal year 2025 reached HKD 897.1 million, a 4.3% increase compared to the same period in fiscal year 2024[6] - Operating profit before impairment losses was HKD 475.6 million, reflecting an 11.7% increase year-over-year[6] - Net profit for the period was HKD 233.6 million, representing a 37.1% increase compared to the previous year[6] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 233.5 million, compared to HKD 158.5 million in the previous year[15] - The company reported a profit of HKD 233,600 thousand for the six months ended August 31, 2025, compared to HKD 170,361 thousand for the previous period, representing an increase of approximately 37.1%[18] - The group recorded a pre-tax profit of HKD 281.3 million, an increase of 38.4% or HKD 78.1 million compared to the same period last year[80] - The net profit after tax rose by 37.1% or HKD 63.2 million to HKD 233.6 million, with earnings per share increasing from HKD 0.4068 to HKD 0.5578[80] - Revenue for the first half of the fiscal year 2025/26 was HKD 897.1 million, a growth of 4.3% or HKD 36.8 million from HKD 860.3 million in the previous year[81] Customer Loans and Receivables - Total customer loans and receivables amounted to HKD 7.524 billion, a 2.7% increase from February 28, 2025[7] - The total amount of customer loans and receivables as of August 31, 2025, was HKD 7,523,985,000, up from HKD 7,329,378,000 as of February 28, 2025[37] - The company’s customer loans and receivables included restructured loans amounting to HKD 188,170,000 as of August 31, 2025[38] - Total customer loans and receivables grew by 2.7% from February 28, 2025, to August 31, 2025, despite a more conservative marketing strategy[76] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 1.852 billion from HKD 1.936 billion as of February 28, 2025[16] - Current assets increased to HKD 6.235 billion from HKD 5.933 billion as of February 28, 2025[16] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 2,651,262 thousand as of August 31, 2025, compared to HKD 2,274,343 thousand as of February 28, 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 16.5%[17] - Total liabilities decreased from HKD 1,342,825 thousand as of February 28, 2025, to HKD 1,056,274 thousand as of August 31, 2025, showing a reduction of about 21.3%[17] - The total amount of other receivables increased to HKD 53,178,000 as of August 31, 2025, compared to HKD 30,072,000 on February 28, 2025, representing a growth of approximately 76.7%[47] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company paid dividends totaling HKD 104,691 thousand during the period, compared to HKD 100,504 thousand in the previous period, marking an increase of about 4.3%[19] - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.25 per share, totaling HKD 104,691,000 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, compared to HKD 100,504,000 for the previous year[32] - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.25 per share, up from HKD 0.24 per share in the previous year, with a payout ratio of 44.8%[79] Interest Income and Expenses - Interest income increased to HKD 754,456,000 in 2025, up from HKD 734,492,000 in 2024, reflecting a growth of 2.1%[29] - The interest expense for the period was HKD 55,609,000, down from HKD 64,537,000 in the previous year, indicating improved cost management[29] - The average financing cost decreased from 4.1% in the previous year to 3.4% in the first half of the fiscal year 2025/26[82] Operational Efficiency and Strategies - The company plans to enhance customer experience by upgrading credit assessment models and integrating AI tools into backend operations[13] - The company is integrating AI tools into backend operations to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs[94] - The company aims to leverage the potential of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to establish a sustainable growth model for its Shenzhen operations[95] Risk Management - The group has established a risk management framework to address various risks, including credit, operational, market, liquidity, and legal risks[112] - The group employs derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate and foreign currency risks, with no significant changes in market risk management practices[113] - The group has implemented policies and systems to monitor and control credit risk, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions for overdue debts[119] Market Performance - The group’s overall sales for the first half of the fiscal year 2025/26 increased by 4.4% compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by growth in credit card sales[76] - Credit card business accounted for 79.6% of total revenue, up from 77.8% in the previous year, while private loan business accounted for 18.6%, down from 20.5%[91] - Hong Kong business revenue increased by 3.6% to HKD 872.1 million for the first half of FY2025/26, up from HKD 841.9 million in FY2024/25[93] Employee and Management - The total number of employees increased slightly to 598 as of August 31, 2025, from 596 in the previous period[101] - The remuneration for key management personnel increased slightly to HKD 5,474,000 in 2025 from HKD 5,434,000 in 2024, reflecting a growth of 0.7%[67] Corporate Governance - The board of directors has undergone changes, with new appointments and resignations effective June 26, 2025[131] - The company’s management received discretionary bonuses, with amounts such as HKD 600,000 and HKD 340,000 awarded in June 2025[132] - The interim financial results were reviewed by Deloitte, confirming compliance with Hong Kong accounting standards[134]
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