Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 3,351.0 million, representing a 6.3% increase from HKD 3,152.7 million in the same period of 2020[20]. - Gross profit decreased by 32.3% to HKD 496.4 million from HKD 733.4 million year-on-year[20]. - Profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 238.5 million, down 49.4% from HKD 471.4 million in the previous year[20]. - Adjusted net profit increased by 16.5% to HKD 226.2 million from HKD 194.2 million year-on-year[20]. - Basic earnings per share decreased by 50.0% to HKD 0.52 from HKD 1.04 in the same period last year[20]. - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.209 per share, down from HKD 0.289 per share in the previous year[20]. - The group recorded revenue of HKD 3.351 billion for the six months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of HKD 198.3 million or 6.3% compared to HKD 3.153 billion for the same period in 2020[34]. - Shareholders' profit for the review period was HKD 238.5 million, a decrease of HKD 232.9 million or 49.4% from HKD 471.4 million in the previous year, primarily due to reduced government subsidies under the Employment Support Scheme[34]. - The company recorded a net profit attributable to shareholders for the six months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 238.5 million, a decrease of 49.4% compared to HKD 471.4 million in the previous year[64]. - The group's profit decreased by 49.4% from HKD 471.4 million (restated) in the same period last year to HKD 238.5 million, primarily due to a reduction in government subsidies under the Employment Support Scheme[65]. Market Outlook and Strategy - The company expects stable demand for professional and branded services in the market, which may present significant opportunities in the medium to short term[22]. - The company aims to provide comprehensive services to clients, leveraging its extensive network and expertise[22]. - The company plans to leverage its established brand and governance to pursue cost efficiency and utilize innovative technologies, including AI and IoT, to enhance customer satisfaction[25]. - The demand for property management services is expected to grow due to the increasing number of properties in Hong Kong and government policies supporting urban redevelopment[27]. - The company aims to expand its environmental solutions business by providing energy-saving and environmentally friendly solutions, capitalizing on the growing public awareness of environmental issues[29]. - The company is actively investing in talent development through diversified and specialized training to support business growth[25]. - The group is positioned as one of the two main players in the Hong Kong market for electromechanical engineering services, with ongoing large-scale projects such as the Kai Tak Sports Park and the Immigration Department Headquarters[30]. - The group aims to leverage advanced technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) to enhance productivity and construction quality[30]. - The group is focusing on expanding its business in mainland China, particularly in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, supported by over 30 years of experience and a strong brand reputation[31]. - The group anticipates that the economic environment in Macau will remain challenging in 2022 due to ongoing travel restrictions, but sees long-term growth potential driven by infrastructure developments like the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge[33]. Operational Highlights - The property and facility management services and integrated living services segments contributed over half of the gross profit and net profit during the review period[24]. - The cleaning services segment has seen increased demand due to the government's focus on hygiene and environmental control during the pandemic, with plans to enhance participation in green waste management[28]. - The security and event services segment is expected to benefit from the recovery of the events and exhibitions sector post-pandemic, with new revenue sources being explored[29]. - The group achieved a high renewal rate for existing contracts and successfully acquired multiple new service contracts during the review period[40]. - The group submitted 246 maintenance service contract bids with a total bid amount of HKD 2.166 billion, securing 44 projects worth a net contract amount of HKD 465 million[40]. - The group submitted 198 cleaning service contract bids totaling HKD 2.779 billion, winning 55 new service contracts with a total contract amount of HKD 558 million[41]. - The group’s existing government contracts account for approximately 10% of total revenue, with plans to allocate more resources to bid for government service contracts[40]. - The group has identified substantial opportunities for market share expansion within the government sector[40]. Financial Position and Cash Flow - The company maintained a net cash position with a dividend payout ratio of 40.2%, declaring an interim dividend of HKD 0.209 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2021[25]. - As of December 31, 2021, the total cash and bank balance was HKD 608.1 million, an increase from HKD 549.9 million on June 30, 2021[67]. - The net cash balance increased by HKD 58.6 million to HKD 224.7 million, mainly due to net cash inflow from operating activities[67]. - The total debt as of December 31, 2021, was HKD 383.4 million, with HKD 150 million maturing in June 2023 and HKD 233.4 million maturing in December 2024[68]. - The group has maintained a net debt ratio of 0% as of December 31, 2021, indicating a strong liquidity position[67]. - The company reported a total of HKD 233,380,000 in net bank borrowings during the period, compared to no borrowings in the previous year[100]. - Cash generated from operations for the six months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 247,610 thousand, significantly lower than HKD 546,985 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of about 54.8%[151]. - The company’s total cash and bank balances, after deducting trust cash, were HKD 608,121,000, down from HKD 983,154,000 in 2020[100]. Employee and Management - The group employed 19,802 staff as of December 31, 2021, compared to 19,013 staff as of December 31, 2020, with employee costs totaling HKD 1.3624 billion, up from HKD 986.5 million in 2020[76]. - The group is committed to providing attractive compensation packages, including competitive fixed salaries and annual performance bonuses, to enhance employee loyalty[76]. - The total remuneration for key management personnel for the six months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 45,781 thousand, up from HKD 41,310 thousand for the same period in 2020, reflecting an increase of about 10.0%[168]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code, except for the absence of the chairman at the annual general meeting due to other commitments[174]. - Dr. Zheng Jiachun was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company effective from November 30, 2021[176]. - The company’s major shareholders have significant interests in various controlled corporations, indicating a concentrated ownership structure[182]. - The total number of issued ordinary shares of the company is 500,000,000 as of December 31, 2021[180]. - The company issued a total of 43,676,379 non-voting redeemable convertible preference shares, which can be converted into ordinary shares[183].
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