Financial Performance - The company recognized a basic earnings per share of HKD 243.5 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 170.5 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a 42.8% increase[6]. - The pre-tax profit for the period was HKD 87,338,000, compared to HKD 61,255,000 for the same period last year, indicating a growth of 42.6%[6]. - Profit attributable to equity holders for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 87.3 million, an increase of about HKD 26.0 million or approximately 42.6% compared to HKD 61.3 million for the same period in 2022[20]. - The group reported a net profit of HKD 87,338,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 61,255,000 for the same period last year, representing an increase of approximately 42.6%[38]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 79,395,000, up from HKD 53,592,000, indicating a growth of about 48.3% year-over-year[39]. Revenue and Sales - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 396.6 million, a decrease of about HKD 20.5 million or approximately 4.9% compared to HKD 417.1 million for the same period in 2022[20]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 159,667,000, compared to HKD 169,258,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a decrease of approximately 5.1%[54]. - Revenue from external customers for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 396,551,000, down from HKD 417,093,000 in the same period of 2022, indicating a decline of about 4.9%[65]. - The company’s revenue from electric household appliances sales was HKD 393,749,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 414,326,000 in the same period of 2022, showing a decrease of about 4.9%[65]. - Revenue from Europe for the first half of 2023 was HKD 340,155,000, down from HKD 375,591,000 in the same period last year, a decrease of about 9.4%[53]. - Revenue from Asia surged to HKD 44,073,000, significantly up from HKD 20,260,000, marking an increase of approximately 117.5%[53]. - Revenue from the United States decreased to HKD 12,063,000 from HKD 16,426,000, a decline of about 26.3%[53]. Dividends - The proposed interim dividend for 2023 is HKD 15.0 per share, up from HKD 10.8 per share in 2022, representing a 38.9% increase[5]. - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 15.0 per share, totaling approximately HKD 53.9 million[20]. - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2023, is HKD 0.15 per share, totaling approximately HKD 53.9 million, compared to HKD 38.8 million for the same period in 2022[112]. Expenses and Costs - Total tax expenses for the period reached HKD 18,467,000, an increase from HKD 13,215,000 in the previous year, reflecting a 39.5% rise[12]. - The cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 248,067,000, down from HKD 295,578,000 in the same period last year, showing a decrease of 16%[14]. - General and administrative expenses increased from approximately HKD 40.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, to approximately HKD 43.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of about HKD 2.8 million[87]. - The depreciation expense for property, plant, and equipment was HKD 7,219,000 for the current period, compared to HKD 5,984,000 for the same period last year, marking a 20.7% increase[14]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of June 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 370.46 million, compared to HKD 370.94 million as of December 31, 2022[27]. - Current assets totaled approximately HKD 387.92 million as of June 30, 2023, down from HKD 410.74 million as of December 31, 2022[27]. - Current liabilities decreased to approximately HKD 178.81 million as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 210.91 million as of December 31, 2022[27]. - Non-current liabilities totaled approximately HKD 10.43 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 21.02 million as of December 31, 2022[29]. - The group's net assets increased to HKD 360,034,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 349,926,000 at the end of 2022, reflecting a rise of approximately 2.5%[42]. Employee and Operational Insights - As of June 30, 2023, the group had 1,079 full-time employees, an increase from 1,044 employees as of December 31, 2022[102]. - The group's total employee costs (excluding directors' remuneration) were approximately HKD 56.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023[102]. - The group has implemented new automation systems and Industry 4.0 practices to enhance production quality and operational efficiency[80]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The group aims to maintain strict control over overdue receivables to minimize credit risk, with management regularly reviewing outstanding balances[7]. - The company plans to launch new models of coffee machines and steam irons in the second half of 2023, with additional upgraded products expected in 2024, aiming to meet rising consumer demand[70]. - The group aims to expand its product footprint into underdeveloped regions such as Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where there is significant consumer demand for its products[75]. - The group maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for the second half of 2023, anticipating potential market consolidation and improved competitive positioning[83]. - The company is focusing on product development to sustain its core advantages and is preparing for increased consumer spending in 2024[70]. Financial Management - The group is committed to maintaining strict capital management to ensure strong cash flow and effective capital utilization amid global challenges[85]. - The group's financing costs decreased from approximately HKD 1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, to approximately HKD 1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, mainly due to a reduction in lease liabilities interest expenses by approximately HKD 0.4 million[88]. - The capital commitments for the purchase of properties, plants, and equipment amounted to approximately HKD 3.4 million as of June 30, 2023, with approximately HKD 2.5 million to be funded through the net proceeds from a share issuance[91]. - The group's total interest-bearing bank borrowings amounted to approximately HKD 35.0 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to approximately HKD 35.8 million as of December 31, 2022[99]. - The group's capital-to-debt ratio was approximately 9.7% as of June 30, 2023, down from approximately 10.2% as of December 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in total equity[94].
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