Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 1,257,542,000, representing a 13.1% increase from HKD 1,112,211,000 in the same period of 2024[4] - Gross profit increased to HKD 288,379,000, up 36.6% from HKD 211,132,000 year-over-year[4] - Profit before tax surged to HKD 69,820,000, compared to HKD 10,407,000 in the previous year, marking a significant increase of 572.5%[4] - Net profit for the period reached HKD 66,575,000, a substantial rise from HKD 9,366,000 in the prior year[5] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 0.1403, compared to HKD 0.0134 in the same period last year[4] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 91,295,000, compared to HKD 17,845,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 411.5%[5] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 3,936,180,000 as of September 30, 2025, an increase from HKD 3,780,403,000 as of March 31, 2025[6] - Current assets amounted to HKD 1,151,784,000, up from HKD 1,091,799,000 at the end of March 2025[7] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 2,859,548,000, compared to HKD 2,715,830,000 in the previous period[7] - Equity attributable to owners of the parent company rose to HKD 2,133,627,000 from HKD 2,062,478,000, indicating a growth in shareholder value[7] Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 387,998,000, compared to HKD 169,128,000 for the same period in 2024, representing a significant increase of 129%[9] - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 156,089,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 181,659,000 in the previous year[9] - The company incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 125,784,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 36,597,000 in the previous year[9] - The company’s cash and bank balances as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 423,920,000, up from HKD 304,013,000 as of September 30, 2024[9] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from non-patented bus services amounted to HKD 916,438,000, representing 72.9% of total revenue for the period[19] - The company reported a total of HKD 1,254,504,000 in revenue from customer contracts, with transportation services contributing HKD 1,189,008,000[21] - The luxury car service segment generated revenue of HKD 147,974,000, showing a growth from HKD 140,780,000 in the previous year[19] - Revenue from the patented bus and public minibus segment was approximately HKD 121.6 million, up 16.6% from HKD 104.3 million in the previous period, attributed to a new fare structure implemented in January 2025[52] - Revenue from mainland China operations was approximately HKD 70.0 million, a 3.2% increase from HKD 67.8 million in the previous period, reflecting stable performance driven by the recovery of the mainland tourism industry[53] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The proposed interim dividend for 2025 is HKD 0.04 per share, totaling HKD 19,071,000, compared to HKD 0.02 per share and HKD 9,536,000 for 2024[26] - The group declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.04 per ordinary share for the six months ended September 30, 2025, and a special dividend of HKD 0.06 per ordinary share, marking a return to dividend payments after none in 2024[47] - Major shareholder Wong Li Yi holds 241,535,555 shares, representing 50.66% of the issued share capital[74] - Cathay International Corporation is a beneficial owner of 109,558,768 shares, accounting for 22.98% of the issued share capital[74] Management and Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code during the six-month period ending September 30, 2025[76] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim financial information[81] - The company expresses gratitude to its business partners, shareholders, and dedicated employees[82] Future Outlook and Strategy - The group maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for its financial performance in the second half of the year, despite external risks such as fuel price fluctuations and wage pressures[56] - The group is focused on digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions through improved vehicle performance and route optimization[57] - The expansion of the Hong Kong International Airport's second passenger terminal is expected to enhance regional connectivity and operational efficiency[57] - The new Huanggang Port building is anticipated to commence operations in 2026, further improving travel options for passengers[57] Financial Management - The group maintains a prudent financing and financial management policy to minimize financial risks associated with future investments[59] - The group closely monitors the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and the Renminbi to hedge against significant foreign exchange risks[59] - The group’s total outstanding debt as of September 30, 2025, is approximately HKD 1,560,600,000, down from HKD 1,586,300,000 as of March 31, 2025[58] - The debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 70.0% as of September 30, 2025, compared to 73.6% as of March 31, 2025[58] Employee Information - The group employs approximately 4,720 employees as of September 30, 2025, an increase from 4,640 employees as of March 31, 2025[60] - The total remuneration for key management personnel for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 10,627,000, a decrease of 19.8% compared to HKD 13,228,000 for the same period in 2024[38] Stock Options - The company has granted a total of 28,500,000 stock options as of September 30, 2025[73] - The stock options granted to employees under the 2022 plan amount to 19,500,000, with an exercise price of HKD 1.86[70] Other Information - The company has entered into a financing agreement for a term loan of up to HKD 1,550,000,000, with a five-year term[78] - The financing agreement includes a clause for mandatory early repayment if certain ownership conditions are not met[78] - No significant post-reporting date events have occurred as of the report date[80] - The group has no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures for the six months ended September 30, 2025[61] - There are no major investments or capital asset future plans as of September 30, 2025[64]
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