Financial Performance - The Group reported a turnover of HK$161.00 million for the Period, representing an increase of 4.27% compared to HK$154.41 million for the same period last year[5]. - The consolidated profit for the Period amounted to HK$77.90 million, a significant increase from HK$11.26 million for the corresponding period in 2024[5]. - Earnings per share for the Period was HK24.62 cents, compared to HK3.90 cents in 2024[5]. - Profit before tax for the period was HK$78,830,000, significantly higher than HK$11,760,000 in the previous year, representing a growth of 572.5%[85]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company reached HK$77,895,000, compared to HK$11,260,000 in the prior year, marking a year-over-year increase of 691.5%[85]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to owners for the period was HK$78,549,000, compared to HK$11,580,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 577.5%[85]. Expenses and Costs - Staff costs increased to HK$51.63 million, representing 32.07% of the Group's turnover, down from 33.06% in 2024[7]. - Other operating expenses decreased by 8.97% to HK$37.87 million, representing 23.52% of the Group's turnover, down from 26.94% in 2024[8]. - Staff costs for the period were HK$51,632,000, slightly up from HK$51,051,000 in the previous year, indicating a marginal increase of 1.1%[85]. Assets and Liabilities - As of 31 October 2025, the Group's cash and bank balances amounted to HK$70.92 million, down from HK$78.04 million as of 30 April 2025[17]. - Total outstanding debts were HK$53.43 million as of 31 October 2025, a decrease from HK$58.76 million as of 30 April 2025[17]. - The gearing ratio improved to 13.01% as of 31 October 2025, down from 18.19% as of 30 April 2025[18]. - Current assets increased to HK$438,545,000 as of October 31, 2025, up from HK$345,744,000 as of April 30, 2025, indicating a growth of 26.8%[87]. - Net assets rose to HK$410,654,000 as of October 31, 2025, compared to HK$323,095,000 as of April 30, 2025, representing an increase of 27.1%[87]. - The consolidated total assets of the group reached HK$555,674,000 as of October 31, 2025, compared to HK$465,066,000 as of April 30, 2025[123]. Investments - Net fair value gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss amounted to approximately HK$60.31 million, compared to HK$9.54 million in 2024[15]. - The Group's total investment in listed equity securities amounted to HK$123.576 million, representing 22.24% of total assets as of October 31, 2025, compared to 13.05% (HK$60.647 million) as of April 30, 2025[34]. - The Group's financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) increased to HK$123,576,000 as of 31 October 2025, up from HK$60,647,000 as of 30 April 2025[106]. Operational Strategy - The Group aims to enhance production efficiency and capacity to improve operational performance and competitiveness[41]. - The Group plans to strengthen its engineering and production departments to maintain competitive advantages in lead times and production flexibility[40]. - The Group will continue to explore business opportunities to expand its principal manufacturing business and improve returns to shareholders[42]. - Plans are in place to improve operational performance by enhancing production efficiency and capacity through resource allocation for upgrading existing machinery[43]. Share Capital and Options - As of October 31, 2025, the total number of outstanding share options is 1,666,666, representing approximately 0.48% of the issued share capital of the company[58]. - A new share option scheme (2025 Share Option Scheme) was adopted on October 3, 2025, with a term of 10 years, expiring on October 2, 2035[52]. - The total number of shares available for issuance under the 2025 Share Option Scheme was 34,649,053, representing 10% of the issued share capital of the Company[64]. - The maximum number of shares that may be issued upon exercise of all outstanding share options must not exceed 30% of the issued share capital of the Company at any time[64]. Corporate Governance - The Company is committed to maintaining best practice standards of corporate governance, emphasizing quality Board and effective internal controls[78]. - The Company has adopted its own Code on Corporate Governance Practices, incorporating principles from the Corporate Governance Code[79]. - The board has confirmed compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors throughout the reporting period[46]. Market Performance - Revenue for the six months ended October 31, 2025, increased to HK$161,008,000, up 4.1% from HK$154,412,000 in the same period of 2024[85]. - The total revenue for reportable segments was HK$163,525,000 for the six months ended 31 October 2025, compared to HK$158,573,000 in 2024, indicating a year-on-year increase of approximately 3.7%[114]. - The Group operates in eight reportable segments based on geographical location, with major customers located in the USA, Hong Kong, Europe, and the PRC[110]. Cash Flow - The net cash used in operating activities was HK$8,590,000, slightly higher than HK$8,202,000 in the previous year[91]. - The net cash used in investing activities decreased to HK$1,509,000 from HK$4,147,000 in the prior year, indicating improved cash management in investments[91]. - The company generated HK$2,970,000 from financing activities, a turnaround from a cash outflow of HK$1,207,000 in the previous year[91]. Employee and Management - The Group's total number of employees increased to approximately 669 as of October 31, 2025, compared to 668 as of April 30, 2025[31]. - The total remuneration for key management personnel for the six months ended 31 October 2025 was HK$5,799,000, a decrease from HK$6,865,000 for the same period in 2024[173].
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