Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 1,608,745,000, representing a 5% increase from HKD 1,526,653,000 in the same period of 2024[3]. - Profit attributable to equity holders for the same period was HKD 101,726,000, slightly down from HKD 101,779,000, with basic and diluted earnings per share remaining at HKD 5.0[3][7]. - The interim dividend per share was reduced by 40% to HKD 1.5 from HKD 2.5 in the previous year[3]. - Operating profit for the six months was HKD 170,817,000, up from HKD 135,151,000 in the previous year[7]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 100,346,000, compared to HKD 109,461,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight decline[9]. - The gross profit for the six months ending September 30, 2025, was HKD 233,311,000, compared to HKD 201,163,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating an increase of approximately 15.9%[15][16]. - Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit attributable to equity holders was approximately HKD 141,078,000, an increase of about 39% year-on-year[33]. - The basic earnings per share remained at HKD 5.0 for both periods, with diluted earnings per share also at HKD 5.0[29]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 2,719,072,000, an increase from HKD 2,532,706,000 as of March 31, 2025[6]. - Current assets increased to HKD 1,597,647,000 from HKD 1,390,939,000, with inventory rising to HKD 534,944,000 from HKD 501,196,000[5]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 1,597,113,000 from HKD 1,453,922,000, primarily due to higher bank borrowings[6]. - The company’s bank borrowings totaled HKD 606,360,000 as of September 30, 2025, up from HKD 536,159,000 on March 31, 2025, marking an increase of about 13.0%[20]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company's net interest-bearing borrowings amounted to approximately HKD 512.56 million, with a net interest-bearing borrowings ratio of 46%[49]. Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ending September 30, 2025, total external revenue reached HKD 1,608,745,000, with server chassis (general and AI) contributing HKD 863,876,000, EV charging pile chassis HKD 128,133,000, and storage products HKD 616,736,000[15]. - Revenue from the electric vehicle charging pile chassis and other products increased by approximately 51% to HKD 128,133,000, driven by stable demand amid the global push for new energy and electric vehicle infrastructure[35]. - The electronic manufacturing services for storage products recorded revenue of approximately HKD 616,736,000, representing a 7% increase compared to HKD 574,141,000 in the same period last year[36]. Operational Efficiency - Trade and bills receivables grew to HKD 739,998,000 from HKD 621,016,000, indicating improved collection efficiency[5]. - Trade and bills receivables increased to HKD 750,745,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 641,070,000 on March 31, 2025, reflecting a rise of about 17.1%[17]. - The company’s trade payables amounted to HKD 476,194,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 432,389,000 on March 31, 2025, reflecting an increase of approximately 10.1%[19]. Financial Management - The company reported a net finance cost of HKD 12,705,000, down from HKD 18,157,000, reflecting better financial management[7]. - The company’s financial costs decreased to HKD 12,705,000 for the six months ending September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 18,157,000 for the same period in 2024, representing a reduction of approximately 30.2%[16]. - The group reported a net financial cost of HKD (12,705,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD (18,157,000) in the previous year[25]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted strict procedures regulating directors' securities trading to comply with the Standard Code of Conduct for Directors' Securities Transactions[60]. - The company believes it has taken sufficient measures to ensure good corporate governance, including the consideration of voluntary retirement of the chairman and CEO every three years[58]. - The roles of chairman and CEO are not separated, with Mr. He serving in both positions, which the board believes provides strong and consistent leadership[58]. - All directors confirmed compliance with the Standard Code during the relevant period[60]. - The company will continue to review its corporate governance practices to achieve high standards[59]. - The board consists of experienced and talented members, ensuring a balanced distribution of power and authority[58]. - The company has independent non-executive directors to ensure governance standards are met[58]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has restructured its operating segments from two to three, now including server chassis (general and AI), EV charging pile chassis, and other products and storage products[15]. - The company is shifting from single server shipments to rack-level supply models to enhance deployment efficiency and system consistency, anticipating significant growth in cabinet orders starting in 2026[45]. - The company has initiated an expansion plan at its Thailand facility, aiming to achieve production capacity comparable to its China base, which will enhance order-taking capabilities for AI server and cabinet-related demands[46]. - The company has established a close partnership with a leader in cooling solutions to provide mechanical design and manufacturing for cabinet-level cooling distribution units, tapping into the growing liquid cooling market driven by AI server power and heat dissipation needs[45]. - The company plans to issue convertible bonds worth HKD 150,000,000 to optimize capital structure and support future business development and global expansion[43]. - Management anticipates rapid growth in orders due to the increasing adoption of AI applications, which will enhance overall product pricing and gross margins[44]. - The group continues to deepen long-term collaborations with existing international brand clients, securing new orders for next-generation general-purpose server products[44]. Workforce and Talent Management - The workforce has increased from approximately 3,600 to about 4,000 employees, reflecting the company's strong local reputation and effective talent retention strategies[54]. - The company plans to continue strengthening its engineering and R&D talent pool, focusing on high-end technical talent to enhance cross-regional collaboration and responsiveness[46]. - A total of 73,380,000 stock options will be granted to employees under a stock option plan to encourage long-term development and performance improvement[42]. Sustainability and Innovation - The group aims for "net zero" operations as a long-term goal, implementing energy management and green manufacturing initiatives[41]. - The group has deployed over 1,000 robotic arms across various processes, enhancing flexibility and speed in capacity deployment[39]. - The R&D team is closely monitoring market trends in AI server architecture and cooling technology, providing proactive structural recommendations to clients[40].
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