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雅视光学(01120) - 2022 - 中期财报
ARTS OPTICALARTS OPTICAL(HK:01120)2022-09-15 08:57

Financial Performance - The group's consolidated revenue increased by 10% to HKD 580.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 529.1 million in 2021[8]. - The group recorded a profit attributable to owners of HKD 28.5 million, with earnings per share of HKD 0.0737, a significant recovery from a loss of HKD 5.6 million and a loss per share of HKD 0.0145 in 2021[8]. - The group reported revenue of HKD 580,057,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 529,073,000 for the same period in 2021, representing a growth of approximately 9.6%[32]. - The net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HKD 31,013,000, a significant recovery from a loss of HKD 2,533,000 in the previous year[33]. - The group achieved a total profit of HKD 36,080,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 13,700,000 for the same period in 2021, indicating a significant increase of approximately 163.1%[73]. Revenue Segmentation - The original design manufacturing segment accounted for 72% of total revenue, with sales increasing by 4% to HKD 418.3 million[10]. - The distribution segment's revenue rose by 17% to HKD 127 million, representing 22% of total revenue, with significant growth in emerging markets[13]. - The lens segment generated revenue of HKD 34.8 million, up from HKD 18.6 million, contributing 6% to total revenue[14]. - The group’s revenue from external customers in Europe was HKD 336,186,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 324,785,000 for the same period in 2021, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.9%[73]. - The group’s revenue from the eyewear lens segment was HKD 34,781,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 18,569,000 for the same period in 2021, representing an increase of approximately 87.5%[73]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Operating cash inflow was HKD 51.4 million, a turnaround from an outflow of HKD 36.1 million in 2021, bolstered by property sales and equity investments[15]. - The group's cash position improved, with net cash increasing from HKD 75 million at the end of 2021 to HKD 104.5 million by June 30, 2022[15]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 51,418,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net outflow of HKD 36,126,000 for the same period in 2021[43]. - The company reported a significant decrease in cash and cash equivalents, ending the period with HKD 144,493,000, down from HKD 149,152,000 at the end of 2021[43]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets less current liabilities as of June 30, 2022, were HKD 569,269,000, compared to HKD 565,368,000 as of December 31, 2021[36]. - As of June 30, 2022, the company's net assets amounted to HKD 544,797,000, a slight increase from HKD 540,332,000 as of December 31, 2021, representing a growth of approximately 0.86%[37]. - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 460,034,000 as of June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 453,633,000 at the end of 2021, reflecting an increase of about 1.0%[40]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased slightly to HKD 24,472,000 from HKD 25,036,000, a reduction of about 2.26%[37]. - The company’s retained earnings as of June 30, 2022, were HKD 198,847,000, showing an increase from HKD 170,381,000 at the beginning of the year, which is an increase of approximately 16.7%[40]. Investments and Acquisitions - The group acquired a 55% stake in Wucai Silai Optical Technology for a total consideration of approximately HKD 56,542,000, with an additional cash injection of approximately HKD 12,160,000 planned[121]. - The goodwill generated from the acquisition of Wucai Silai amounted to HKD 20,031,000, attributed to expected profitability from new market distribution and anticipated operational synergies[131]. - The total cash outflow for the acquisition of Wucai Silai was HKD 28,271,000 after accounting for the payable amount in the second half of 2021[128]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2022, the total shares held by the directors and senior executives amounted to 176,112,000, representing approximately 45.59% of the issued share capital[139]. - The major shareholder, HSBC International Trustee Limited, holds 153,600,000 shares, which is about 39.77% of the issued share capital[143]. - The beneficial owner Wu Zhihong holds 19,656,000 shares, representing approximately 5.09% of the issued share capital[143]. - The total number of shares held by Wu Jianying is 28,126,347, which accounts for approximately 7.28% of the issued share capital[139]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all applicable provisions of the corporate governance code as per the listing rules during the six months ending June 30, 2022[146]. - The Audit Committee, established in 1998, reviewed the interim report for the six months ending June 30, 2022, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards[146]. - The Compensation Committee, formed in 2003, is responsible for determining the remuneration of executive directors and senior management[146]. - The company has established a Nomination Committee to review the board's structure and propose recommendations for director appointments[147]. Employee Information - The group employed approximately 3,600 full-time employees as of June 30, 2022, a slight decrease from 3,700 employees as of December 31, 2021[29]. - The remuneration for key management personnel for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HKD 5,892,000, a decrease from HKD 6,507,000 in the same period of 2021, reflecting a reduction of approximately 9.4%[120].