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顺兴集团控股(01637) - 2023 - 中期财报
SH GROUP HLDGSH GROUP HLDG(HK:01637)2022-12-15 08:32

Revenue and Projects - Revenue increased by approximately HK$120.0 million, or 32.4%, from approximately HK$370.0 million in the last period to approximately HK$490.0 million in the current period[13]. - The Group was awarded 3 projects with an aggregate contract sum of approximately HK$185.5 million related to MVAC system installation during the current period[14]. - Revenue from MVAC system projects accounted for approximately 80.0% of total revenue, while low voltage electrical system projects contributed approximately 20.0% in the current period[21]. - The largest project awarded was for MVAC system installation for a property development in Yuen Long, with a contract sum of HK$160.9 million[17]. - The second largest project was for MVAC system installation for a commercial building in Tuen Mun, with a contract sum of HK$14.6 million[17]. - The Group's focus remains on the supply, installation, and maintenance of MVAC systems and low voltage electrical systems[21]. - The revenue contribution from MVAC systems decreased slightly from 83.2% in the previous year to 80.0% in the current period[21]. - New projects awarded indicate a strong pipeline for future revenue growth[14]. - The Group continues to explore opportunities for market expansion in both private and public sectors[12]. Financial Performance - Gross profit decreased by approximately HK$30.0 million, or 91.2%, from approximately HK$32.9 million to approximately HK$2.9 million, with a gross profit margin decline of approximately 8.3 percentage points to approximately 0.6%[32]. - Other income increased by approximately HK$6.3 million to approximately HK$8.1 million, primarily due to government grants received during the Current Period[34]. - Other loss increased by approximately HK$2.8 million to approximately HK$7.7 million, attributed to increased fair value loss on financial assets[39]. - Administrative expenses rose by approximately HK$1.2 million to approximately HK$13.8 million for the Current Period[41]. - The Group recorded a loss attributable to owners of approximately HK$9.7 million for the Current Period, compared to a profit of approximately HK$13.5 million for the Last Period[44]. - The company reported a loss before taxation of HK$11,363,000, compared to a profit of HK$16,943,000 in the same period last year[127]. - Basic loss per share was HK$2.4, a decline from earnings of HK$3.4 per share in the prior year[127]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2022, the company reported a loss of HK$9,736,000 compared to a profit of HK$13,538,000 for the same period in 2021, representing a year-over-year decline of 172%[134]. Assets and Liabilities - The current ratio of the Group was approximately 1.5 times as of 30 September 2022, down from 2.0 times as of 31 March 2022[48]. - The Group held short-term bank deposits and cash equivalents of approximately HK$183.1 million as of 30 September 2022, down from HK$249.5 million as of 31 March 2022[47]. - As of September 30, 2022, the group had net current assets of approximately HK$171.5 million, a decrease from HK$216.0 million as of March 31, 2022, primarily due to the net loss recorded and the declaration of dividends[64]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2022, were HK$493,566,000, an increase from HK$432,341,000 as of March 31, 2022[130]. - Current liabilities increased to HK$322,110,000, up from HK$216,312,000 at the end of the previous fiscal year[130]. - Net assets decreased to HK$245,383,000 from HK$290,836,000 as of March 31, 2022[131]. - Trade receivables saw a significant decrease of HK$59,225,000 in 2022, contrasting with an increase of HK$23,467,000 in 2021, suggesting challenges in collection[136]. Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flows before movements in working capital were negative at HK$3,190,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to positive cash flows of HK$22,143,000 in the prior year[136]. - Net cash used in operating activities increased significantly to HK$45,953,000 in 2022 from HK$10,483,000 in 2021, indicating a deterioration in cash flow management[136]. - The company experienced a net cash outflow from investing activities of HK$101,254,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HK$10,354,000 in the same period of 2021, highlighting increased investment activity[136]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period decreased to HK$83,111,000 from HK$198,671,000, a decline of approximately 58%[136]. Employee and Operational Metrics - The total staff costs for the current period amounted to approximately HK$51.8 million, compared to HK$45.9 million in the previous year, reflecting an increase in employee remuneration[78]. - The group had a total of 209 employees as of September 30, 2022, an increase from 207 employees as of March 31, 2022[78]. - The Group's property and equipment, along with right-of-use assets, amounted to HK$20,688,000 as of 30 September 2022, a slight decrease from HK$21,527,000 as of 31 March 2022[170]. Shareholder Information - The interests of directors in shares included 246 million shares held by Yu Cheung Choy, representing 61.5% of the issued share capital[99]. - Lau Man Ching held 54 million shares, representing 13.5% of the issued share capital[99]. - The Company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the current period[109]. - The Company has established an Audit Committee to monitor financial integrity and risk management[110]. Accounting Policies and Changes - The Group's accounting policies and calculation methods for the interim financial statements remain consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2022[3]. - The application of HKAS 37 amendments resulted in a net decrease in loss and total comprehensive expense for the period of HK$5,837,000[156]. - The cumulative effect of the new accounting policy was recognized at the date of initial application, April 1, 2022, without restating comparative information[151].