Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, increased to HK$1,608,745, representing a growth of 5.9% compared to HK$1,526,653 in the same period of 2024[10]. - Gross profit rose to HK$233,311, up 15.9% from HK$201,163 year-over-year[10]. - Operating profit improved to HK$170,817, reflecting a 26.4% increase from HK$135,151 in the previous year[10]. - Profit for the period was HK$101,726, slightly down by 0.1% from HK$101,779 in the prior year[11]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share remained stable at HK$0.050 for both periods[10]. - Total comprehensive income for the period decreased to HK$100,346, down 8.9% from HK$109,461 in the same period last year[11]. - The company reported a net valuation loss on investment properties of HK$39,352 due to the disposal of subsidiaries[10]. - Finance costs decreased significantly to HK$12,705, down 30.2% from HK$18,157 in the previous year[10]. - The Group's profit attributable to equity shareholders for the six months ended 30 September 2025 was HK$101,726,000, a slight decrease from HK$101,779,000 in the same period of 2024[97]. - Excluding the one-off item, profit attributable to equity shareholders increased by approximately 39% to HK$141,078,000[120][123]. Assets and Liabilities - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, total assets increased to HKD 2,719,072,000 from HKD 2,532,706,000 as of March 31, 2025, representing a growth of approximately 7.37%[8]. - Current assets rose to HKD 1,597,647,000, up from HKD 1,390,939,000, indicating an increase of about 14.89%[8]. - Trade and bills receivables increased significantly to HKD 739,998,000 from HKD 621,016,000, reflecting a growth of approximately 19.14%[8]. - Total equity grew to HKD 1,121,959,000, compared to HKD 1,078,784,000, marking an increase of around 4.00%[8]. - Current liabilities rose to HKD 1,349,244,000 from HKD 1,181,734,000, which is an increase of about 14.19%[9]. - Bank borrowings increased to HKD 606,360,000 from HKD 536,159,000, representing a rise of approximately 13.04%[9]. - Cash and bank deposits increased to HKD 228,648,000 from HKD 191,177,000, showing a growth of about 19.59%[8]. - As of September 30, 2025, total bank borrowings amounted to HK$606,360,000, an increase of 13.06% from HK$536,159,000 as of March 31, 2025[70]. - The portion of bank borrowings repayable within one year increased to HK$483,610,000 from HK$381,659,000, reflecting a rise of 26.67%[70]. Cash Flow - Net cash generated from operations for the six months ended 30 September 2025 was HK$103,705,000, an increase of 10.5% compared to HK$93,732,000 for the same period in 2024[14]. - Net cash generated from operating activities was HK$89,490,000, slightly up from HK$88,101,000 in the previous year[14]. - Cash flows from investing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HK$45,991,000, compared to HK$29,341,000 in the prior period, primarily due to increased payments for property, plant, and equipment[14]. - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the period was HK$38,160,000, down from HK$58,621,000 in the same period last year[14]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at HK$228,648,000, compared to HK$209,177,000 at the end of the previous period[14]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on market expansion and new product development as part of its strategic initiatives for future growth[8]. - The Group has redefined its operating segments from two to three, now including server enclosures (general & AI), EV charger enclosures & other products, and storage products[31]. - The Group's major operating segments are assessed based on operating profit, with no sales between the reportable segments[32]. - The company has restructured its operating segments into three main divisions: server enclosures, EV charger enclosures, and storage products, to better reflect its business strategy[34]. - The company is focusing on recruiting high-end technical talents to strengthen its R&D capabilities and is open to strategic acquisitions to enhance technological integration[155]. - The company has established a partnership with a leader in thermal management solutions to develop liquid cooling technology, addressing the rising power consumption of AI servers[151]. - The company anticipates significant growth in orders for AI-related products, which will drive up unit prices and gross profit margins[146]. Shareholder Information - The balance of equity attributable to shareholders increased to HK$1,121,959 as of September 30, 2025, from HK$1,078,784 at the beginning of the period[12]. - The final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2025 was $60,638,000, representing HK3.0 cents per share, down from $80,858,000 or HK4.0 cents per share in 2024[98]. - An interim dividend of HK1.5 cents per share was declared for the six months ended 30 September 2025, totaling $30,322,000, compared to $50,536,000 or HK2.5 cents per share in 2024[99]. - The weighted average number of ordinary shares as at 30 September 2025 was 2,017,485,000, a decrease from 2,021,547,000 in 2024[97]. - The Group's employee count increased from approximately 3,600 to 4,000 during the reporting period[178]. Taxation and Compliance - The total current taxation for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was $19,307,000, compared to $15,360,000 for the same period in 2024, marking a 25.4% increase[88]. - The Group has contested additional tax assessments totaling $21,151,000 for the years 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2018/19, with a holdover agreement for $14,005,000 in tax payments[16]. - The Group's operations in the PRC are subject to a corporate income tax rate of 25%, with two subsidiaries eligible for a reduced rate of 15%[85]. Employee Compensation and Incentives - Key management compensation for the six months ended 30 September 2025 totaled $7,468,000, an increase from $6,753,000 in 2024[105]. - The Group's performance-based bonus system rewards employees based on merit[181]. - The company has granted 73,380,000 share options under the New Scheme during the reporting period[195]. - The vesting period for share options granted under the New Scheme is no less than 12 months[195]. Market and Operational Outlook - The company remains cautious about market uncertainties, including inflation and geopolitical tensions, while maintaining a prudent operational approach[158]. - The Group aims for "net zero" operation through green manufacturing and energy management optimization as part of its ESG strategy[141]. - The company is transitioning to a rack-level supply model for server products to improve deployment efficiency and meet large-scale demands[150].
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