Financial Performance - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 526,217,000, compared to HKD 95,387,000 for the same period in 2022[9]. - The pre-tax profit for the period was HKD 179,869,000, significantly up from HKD 82,056,000 in the previous year[9]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 3,228,189, an increase from HKD 3,042,518 in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of approximately 6.1%[171]. - Profit before tax for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 123,349, compared to HKD 58,725 for the same period in 2022, indicating a significant increase of approximately 110.0%[178]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 147,956 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 60,899 in the same period of 2022, indicating a deterioration in comprehensive income[178]. Equity and Reserves - Total equity amounted to HKD 4,183,817,000 as of June 30, 2023, a decrease from HKD 4,042,946,000 at the end of 2022[7]. - The total reserves as of June 30, 2023, were HKD 3,383,791,000, down from HKD 3,473,103,000 at the end of 2022[8]. - The retained earnings as of June 30, 2023, were HKD 1,376,530,000, reflecting a significant increase from HKD 1,466,958,000[7]. Expenses and Costs - The company incurred financing costs of HKD 30,107,000, an increase from HKD 21,653,000 in the previous year[9]. - The company reported a significant increase in expenses in mainland China, totaling HKD 37,657,000 for the current period, compared to HKD 11,036,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of approximately 241.5%[30]. - The company recognized an expense of approximately HKD 5,096,000 for employee services in the condensed consolidated income statement for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 10,088,000 for the same period in 2022[80]. Taxation - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the total tax expense amounted to HKD 56,520,000, a significant increase from HKD 23,331,000 in the same period of 2022, representing an increase of approximately 142.5%[30]. - The company’s income tax rate for subsidiaries in China is 25%, with certain entities eligible for preferential rates or tax exemptions[172]. Share Options and Awards - The company repurchased a total of 36,170,000 shares for approximately HKD 54,545,000, with 27,450,000 shares cancelled during the six months ended June 30, 2023[68]. - The company has a limit on the number of shares that can be issued under the 2023 share option and share award plans, which cannot exceed 1% of the company's issued shares at any time[84]. - The 2023 Share Option Plan was adopted by shareholders on May 22, 2023, and will be effective for a period of ten years until May 22, 2033[95]. - The total number of shares that may be issued under the 2023 Share Option Plan is subject to approval by independent non-executive directors[97]. - The maximum number of shares that can be granted to directors or the CEO under all share plans is limited to 0.1% of the company's issued shares at any time[144]. Trade Receivables and Credit Losses - As of June 30, 2023, the total trade receivables amounted to HKD 4,551,699,000, with expected credit losses totaling HKD 689,067,000[62]. - The expected credit loss rates for trade receivables are 1.42% for current, 6.44% for less than 1 year overdue, 16.62% for 1 to 2 years overdue, and 68.78% for over 2 years overdue, indicating a significant risk in older receivables[62]. Financial Instruments and Fair Value - The fair value of financial instruments is estimated based on current market conditions and expected future cash flows[135]. - The fair value of financial assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2023, is similar to their carrying amounts, indicating stable financial conditions[154]. - The company’s financial instruments measured at fair value include equity investments with a fair value of HKD 101,460,000 as of June 30, 2023[159]. Capital Commitments - The company’s capital commitments as of June 30, 2023, are detailed in the financial statements, reflecting ongoing investment strategies[134]. - The company has contractual commitments for property, plant, and equipment amounting to HKD 15,069,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 13,139,000 as of December 31, 2022[152].
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