Financial Performance - The group's consolidated revenue slightly decreased by 2% to HKD 566.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 580.1 million in 2022[5]. - Net profit attributable to the company's owners was HKD 21.7 million, down from HKD 28.5 million in the same period last year, with earnings per share of HKD 0.0561 compared to HKD 0.0737 in 2022[5]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the company's revenue was HKD 566,454,000, a decrease of 2.6% compared to HKD 580,057,000 in the same period of 2022[27]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 171,227,000, representing a 6.4% increase from HKD 160,611,000 year-on-year[27]. - Operating profit decreased to HKD 22,641,000, down 30.8% from HKD 32,704,000 in the previous year[27]. - The company reported a net profit of HKD 24,497,000, a decline of 21.1% compared to HKD 31,013,000 in the prior year[27]. - The group reported a profit of 21,675,000 HKD for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 28,466,000 HKD for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decrease of approximately 23.8%[79]. Revenue Segmentation - The original design manufacturing segment accounted for 70% of total revenue, with sales decreasing by 5% to HKD 398.1 million due to high inflation and weakened consumer confidence in Europe and the US[6]. - The distribution segment's revenue increased by 2% to HKD 129.7 million, representing 23% of total revenue, with significant growth in Europe, particularly in the UK and Italy[9]. - The lens segment's revenue rose by 11% to HKD 38.6 million, accounting for 7% of total revenue, driven by the gradual end of the dynamic zero-COVID policy in mainland China[10]. - The original design manufacturing segment generated revenue of HKD 398,115,000, down from HKD 418,248,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of about 4.8%[67]. - The distribution segment's revenue was HKD 129,730,000, slightly lower than HKD 127,028,000 in the prior year, indicating a marginal increase of 2.1%[67]. Cash Flow and Assets - Operating cash inflow was HKD 59.1 million, up from HKD 51.4 million in 2022, while cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 173.4 million from HKD 184.8 million due to dividend payments[11]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2023, were HKD 1,287,249,000, an increase from HKD 1,091,157,000 at the end of 2022[34]. - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 59,145,000, an increase of 15% compared to HKD 51,418,000 in the same period of 2022[42]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 14,937,000 during the period, resulting in a closing balance of HKD 176,107,000[44]. - The company incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 28,929,000, compared to HKD 5,930,000 in the previous year[44]. Inventory and Receivables - Inventory and trade receivables increased by 5% to HKD 136.6 million and HKD 327.2 million, respectively, reflecting disruptions in production and transportation in mainland China[13]. - The company's inventory increased to HKD 136,616,000 from HKD 129,898,000 at the end of 2022[34]. - As of June 30, 2023, the group's trade receivables amounted to HKD 327,028,000, an increase from HKD 310,226,000 as of December 31, 2022, representing a growth of approximately 5.8%[89]. Liabilities and Equity - The debt-to-equity ratio remained low at approximately 5% as of June 30, 2023, compared to 4% at the end of 2022[14]. - The company's total equity as of June 30, 2023, was HKD 603,720,000, compared to HKD 544,797,000 as of June 30, 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 10.8%[39]. - The company's total liabilities decreased from HKD 86,732,000 as of January 1, 2023, to HKD 89,023,000 as of June 30, 2023, reflecting a slight increase[39]. - The group’s total liabilities, including trade payables and other payables, amounted to HKD 467,072,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 429,355,000 as of December 31, 2022[93]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company paid dividends of HKD 38,626,000 to its shareholders during the period, which was the first dividend payment recorded[44]. - The group paid a total dividend of 38,626,000 HKD for the year-end dividend and special dividend, with a payout of 5.0 HKD per share, compared to no dividends in the previous year[78]. - Major shareholders include HSBC International Trustee Limited, holding approximately 39.77% of the issued share capital[113]. Management and Governance - The company appointed a new CEO, Wu Yishan, on June 8, 2023[120]. - The board of directors includes independent non-executive directors Huang Zhenwei, Zhong Xiaolan, Lin Yulong, and Fang Jianqiao, all appointed on June 8, 2023[120]. - The company has established a remuneration committee since 2003 to determine the compensation of executive directors and senior management[118]. - The nomination committee was formed in 2012 to review the board's structure and propose new director appointments[118]. - The company has complied with all applicable code provisions of the corporate governance code during the six months ended June 30, 2023[115]. Investment and Acquisitions - The group reported capital expenditures for subsidiary investments of HKD 91,306,000, up from HKD 89,103,000 in the previous year[102]. - The group’s investment in construction projects increased significantly to HKD 44,760,000 from HKD 1,191,000 in the previous year[102]. - The group acquired property, plant, and equipment amounting to approximately 10,993,000 HKD during the period, compared to 16,578,000 HKD in the same period last year, showing a decrease of about 33.8%[84]. Fair Value Measurements - The fair value of financial assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2023, is reported at HKD 88,732,000, a decrease from HKD 95,039,000 as of December 31, 2022, representing a decline of approximately 6.8%[54]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 700,000 from the fair value measurement of investment properties during the reporting period[58]. - The company utilized Level 3 inputs for fair value measurement, including market rental rates and discount rates based on comparable entities[63]. - The total fair value of financial assets classified under Level 3 as of June 30, 2023, includes HKD 7,413,000 in financial assets and HKD 81,319,000 in investment properties[54]. Other Notable Information - The company is registered in Bermuda and has its main operational office in Kowloon, Hong Kong[120]. - The main banking partners include Bank of China (Hong Kong), Dah Sing Bank, Hang Seng Bank, and Bank of East Asia[120]. - The company’s auditor is RSM Hong Kong, a registered public interest entity auditor[120]. - The company’s website is www.artsgroup.com, providing further information on its operations[120].
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