Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of approximately HKD 554.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, representing a 5.1% increase from HKD 527.3 million in the same period last year[10]. - Profit attributable to equity shareholders surged to approximately HKD 1,218.1 million, a significant increase of about HKD 1,121 million compared to HKD 97.1 million in the previous year[15]. - The gross profit decreased to HKD 64.6 million, down 21.2% from HKD 82 million in the same period last year, with a gross margin decline of 3.8 percentage points to 11.7%[12]. - The net profit for the six months was HKD 1,211,274,000, significantly up from HKD 95,656,000 in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1,166.5%[54]. - Basic earnings per share increased to 131.3 HK cents from 10.5 HK cents in the previous year, marking a substantial rise of 1,150.5%[54]. - The company recognized a share of losses from associates amounting to HKD 17,734,000, compared to a profit of HKD 40,793,000 in the previous year[53]. - The company reported a net foreign exchange loss of HKD 11,430,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of HKD 6,683,000 in the previous year[66]. - The company's income tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 126,734,000, compared to HKD 9,874,000 for the same period in 2024, reflecting a significant increase[71]. Investments and Assets - The company achieved a notable increase in fair value gains on financial assets, rising from HKD 17.2 million to HKD 1,342.2 million, primarily due to changes in the fair value of its stake in Nantong Jianghai Capacitor Co., Ltd.[13]. - The company holds 117,442,410 shares in Nantong Jianghai, with a fair value of approximately HKD 3.9 billion as of September 30, 2025[7]. - The total assets of the group as of September 30, 2025, were approximately HKD 5,644,900,000, with liabilities of HKD 784,200,000 and total equity of HKD 4,860,700,000[21]. - The fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss increased to HKD 4,228,020,000 as of September 30, 2025, from HKD 2,741,250,000 as of March 31, 2025[82]. - The equity investment in the listed associate in China was valued at HKD 1,283,496,000 as of September 30, 2025, an increase from HKD 1,094,244,000 as of March 31, 2025[78]. - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 212,855,000, with overdue receivables totaling HKD 55,722,000[88]. - Trade payables as of September 30, 2025, totaled HKD 142,735,000, with overdue payables amounting to HKD 17,306,000[89]. Capital Expenditures and Dividends - Capital expenditures for the period amounted to HKD 117.1 million, compared to HKD 106.6 million in the previous year, mainly for acquiring AI computing and related equipment[16]. - The board has decided not to recommend an interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2025[28]. - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.05 per share for the year ended March 31, 2025, totaling HKD 46,665,000, slightly down from HKD 47,141,000 in 2024[75]. - The company declared dividends amounting to HKD 45,947,000 during the period, consistent with previous distributions[57]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is strategically expanding its product portfolio to enter the automotive industry, laying the groundwork for future business growth[4]. - The group plans to enhance its market share in engineering machinery, medical equipment, and commercial appliances, while strategically entering the automotive display market[20]. - The AI computing and related business is positioned for significant growth in the rapidly expanding AI market in China, despite currently minimal revenue contribution[11]. - The group aims to reduce material procurement costs to strengthen its core cost competitiveness and maintain quality as a priority[20]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules[39]. - No significant non-compliance with the securities trading standard code was reported for the six months ending September 30, 2025[40]. - The audit committee consists of independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the group[45]. - The company has adopted measures to ensure high levels of corporate governance, which are deemed crucial for its success[39]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the total issued shares of the company are 933,302,000[36]. - Mr. Li Guowei holds 108,504,000 shares, representing 11.63% of the company's issued share capital[30]. - Antrix Investment Limited directly holds 570,000,000 shares, accounting for 61.07% of the company's issued share capital[38]. - The company has no knowledge of any person holding 5% or more of the company's shares or related shares as of September 30, 2025[38]. Investigations and Legal Matters - The company is currently under investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission regarding potential false disclosures in financial reports of its associate, Suzhou Qingyue[49]. - The group has initiated a procedure to reduce its participation in Suzhou Qingyue due to an ongoing investigation related to alleged false reporting[17]. Other Financial Metrics - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 286,042,000 from HKD 525,183,000, a decline of 45.4%[55]. - The company’s equity attributable to owners increased to HKD 4,778,637,000 from HKD 3,584,108,000, reflecting a growth of 33.3%[56]. - The company’s cash flow from operating activities showed a net cash outflow of HKD 5,228,000, a decrease from HKD 19,541,000 in the previous year[59]. - The company invested HKD 119,835,000 in property, plant, and equipment during the period, an increase from HKD 107,137,000 in the prior year[59].
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