Equipment Orders and Development - The Company secured 7 new orders for semiconductor cleaning equipment, including a high-temperature sulfuric acid cleaning equipment, with successful deliveries to customers[13]. - For Low-Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition (LPCVD) equipment, the Company obtained 2 new orders, both of which have been successfully delivered[13]. - The Company received 4 new orders for CUBE/QUADRA Single Wafer Cleaning Equipment, including repeat orders from existing customers in the power device sector[14]. - The OCTOPUS Single Wafer Cleaning Equipment secured 4 new orders, with two units designated for a 12-inch wafer foundry customer supporting critical cleaning steps in the 28nm process node[15]. - The Company is developing Parallelo Batch Cleaning Equipment for 12-inch wafer cleaning processes, currently in the development and testing phase[18]. - The LPCVD equipment platform has secured two prototype orders for LP-SiN and ALD-SiN processes, both successfully delivered to customers[20]. - The LPCVD equipment series boasts higher filling aspect ratio, uniformity, step coverage, and lower contamination compared to domestic counterparts[20]. - The mass production capability of advanced equipment models is being accumulated and verified through successful order deliveries[13]. - The Company aims to provide customers with solutions that feature stronger overall competitiveness compared to similar equipment from overseas suppliers[20]. - The LPCVD equipment is expected to enter the industrialization phase soon, with higher filling aspect ratios and lower contamination compared to domestic competitors[21]. - The Company is focused on developing innovative and cost-effective wet processing equipment to address industry pain points[21]. - The Company has approximately 140 R&D and technical support personnel, focusing on developing a differentiated product portfolio for semiconductor equipment localization[55]. - The Company is developing innovative and cost-effective wet process equipment to enhance customer efficiency in line with new semiconductor industry trends[56]. Financial Performance - Revenue from sales for the six months ended 30 September 2025 was HK$77.6 million, a decrease of 52.2% compared to HK$162.0 million for the same period in 2024[32]. - Revenue from sales of crude oil was HK$68.4 million, down 19.2% from HK$84.7 million in the previous year[32]. - Gross profit for the period was HK$9.7 million, a decline of 67.2% from HK$29.8 million in the prior year[32]. - The loss before taxation was HK$88.8 million, improving from a loss of HK$158.3 million in the same period last year[32]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the period was a loss of HK$5.6 million, compared to a loss of HK$46.3 million in the previous year[32]. - The company has an order backlog of HK$448 million, with corresponding revenue yet to be recognized[24]. - The amount of unrecognized revenue from orders on hand increased to HK$214,059,000 as of September 30, 2025, up from HK$158,347,000, reflecting a growth of approximately 35%[39]. - The total cumulative delivered revenue from orders decreased to HK$81,383,000 from HK$137,542,000, a decline of approximately 41%[39]. - Loss before taxation for the six months ended September 30, 2025, improved to HK$88,801,000 from HK$158,331,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a reduction of approximately 44%[38]. - The company aims to achieve improved profitability through a substantial order backlog and continuously optimized costs[24]. - Revenue from equipment and services decreased by HK$68.2 million, or approximately 88.2%, from HK$77.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, to HK$9.1 million for the reporting period[125]. - Revenue from external customers in the Semiconductor and solar cell segment decreased from HK$77.3 million in 2024 to HK$9.1 million in 2025[165]. - Revenue from external customers in the Oil and gas and others segment decreased from HK$84.7 million in 2024 to HK$68.4 million in 2025[165]. Market Trends and Projections - The global semiconductor market is projected to reach US$697.1 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 8%[52]. - The WFE market is projected to reach US$7.6 billion in 2025, accounting for approximately 6% of the global WFE market[49]. - China's domestic semiconductor cleaning equipment market holds around 32% of the global market, valued at over US$2.4 billion, with a localization rate nearing 50%[52]. - The solar cell cleaning equipment market is expected to exceed US$680 million in 2025, representing 8% of the total solar cell equipment market[50]. - The LPCVD equipment market is projected to account for 8% of the global WFE market, approximately US$10 billion by 2025, with the Chinese domestic market representing about US$3.2 billion, or 32% of the global market[67]. - The current localization rate of LPCVD equipment in China's semiconductor market is only about 20%, indicating significant room for growth and development[67]. - The semiconductor and solar cell industries are viewed as major global growth drivers, with a focus on developing high-productivity cleaning and thin-film equipment solutions[116][119]. - Geopolitical uncertainties and export restrictions are reshaping global supply chains in the semiconductor sector, leading to sustained expansion of domestic wafer manufacturing capacity[117]. - In the solar cell sector, long-term fundamentals remain intact despite intensified competition and margin pressure, with technologies like TOPCon and BC dominating new capacity additions[120][123]. Operational and Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively expanding its market presence to secure new orders and maintain positive business momentum[24]. - The company plans to gradually expand investments in semiconductor equipment, anticipating a global semiconductor market growth to US$697.1 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 8%[48]. - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency by improving the management of the entire chain from R&D to sales and optimizing its financial structure[69]. - The semiconductor cleaning equipment business is focusing on increasing market share in the wafer thinning (BGBM) segment and expanding applications for 12-inch wafer production lines[69]. - The company plans to integrate industry resources and explore potential quality resources through mergers and acquisitions to promote enterprise development[74]. - The company is actively identifying and evaluating investment opportunities in the semiconductor and solar cell industry, marking a significant milestone in its business development[76]. - The management team has extensive experience, with an average industry tenure of over 20 years, focusing on building core competencies to drive new business growth[55]. - The company aims to become a leader in semiconductor cleaning equipment and LPCVD equipment within the next decade, with mid-to-short term objectives focused on market consolidation and technology commercialization[122][124]. Oil and Gas Sector Performance - The gross production volume from the upstream oil and gas business was 163,999 barrels, a decrease from 170,035 barrels, representing a decline of about 3.1%[42]. - The average unit selling price for oil decreased to HK$525 per barrel from HK$625 per barrel, a drop of approximately 16%[42]. - The average unit production cost before depreciation and amortization improved to HK$134 per barrel from HK$156 per barrel, a reduction of about 14%[42]. - The oil and gas industry is gradually recovering, supported by improved operational efficiency and disciplined capital management, while adapting to the global energy transition towards low-carbon sources[78]. - International oil prices remained volatile during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, influenced by geopolitical tensions and global supply-demand dynamics[77]. - The company successfully drilled 4 oil-producing wells during the reporting period, compared to 8 wells in the previous period[42]. - The average daily gross production volume decreased from 945 barrels to 911 barrels[94]. - The average daily gross sales volume decreased from 941 barrels to 905 barrels[94]. - The company incurred exploration and development expenditures of HK$16,453,000 for oil producers and HK$3,083,000 for fracturing workover during the six months ended 30 September 2025[96]. Investment and Financial Management - The company has established subsidiaries in China for R&D and manufacturing of semiconductor and solar cell production equipment[27]. - Britech, a company invested by the Group in 2022, holds a 23.45% equity interest and is classified as an associate in the Group's consolidated financial statements[31]. - The Group has not engaged in any hedging activities for oil price risk or foreign exchange rate risk as of September 30, 2025[176][178]. - The Group's liquidity management includes monitoring compliance with lending covenants and maintaining sufficient cash reserves and marketable securities[182]. - The Group is exposed to various market risks, including oil price risk, currency risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, equity price risk, and driver management risk[174]. - The Group's credit risk is primarily associated with cash at bank and trade receivables, with limited exposure due to partnerships with state-owned or well-known financial institutions[185]. - The Group establishes provisions for potential litigation losses based on estimates of the losses[190]. - The company expects a challenging market environment but will continue to pursue long-term business and profitability growth[198]. - The Board will closely monitor the performance of its investment portfolios throughout the Fund's term[198]. - As of September 30, 2025, the fair value of the Fund investment held by the Group was HK$178.5 million, representing 7.7% of total assets[197]. - Valuefort Investment Limited has committed to a total capital of US$20 million (approximately HK$155.66 million) for the IDG Capital Project Fund II, L.P.[199]. - As of September 30, 2025, Valuefort has contributed US$14.3 million (approximately HK$111.29 million) to the Fund, with US$5.7 million pending payment[199].
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