Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 53,799,000, a decrease of 2.8% compared to HKD 55,321,000 in the same period of 2021[25] - Gross profit increased by 6.7% to HKD 23,140,000 from HKD 21,682,000 year-on-year[25] - Operating profit rose by 16.8% to HKD 12,558,000 compared to HKD 10,750,000 in the previous year[25] - Net profit for the period was HKD 10,042,000, reflecting a 19.6% increase from HKD 8,395,000 in the same period last year[25] - Earnings per share (basic and diluted) increased by 22.7% to HKD 2.11 from HKD 1.72 year-on-year[26] - The company reported a significant increase in operating profit margin, indicating improved operational efficiency[25] - The company recorded a profit of approximately HKD 10.0 million for the reporting period, a significant increase of about 19.6% year-on-year, primarily due to increased gross profit and other income, offset by higher administrative expenses[178] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 113,695,000, a slight increase of 0.9% from HKD 112,719,000[26] - Total assets decreased by 0.6% to HKD 150,921,000 from HKD 151,847,000[26] - Total equity as of September 30, 2022, was HKD 120,000,000, a decrease of 0.3% from HKD 120,336,000[26] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 29,746,000 as of September 30, 2022, from HKD 30,627,000 as of March 31, 2022, indicating improved liquidity management[41] - The total liabilities of the company as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 30,921,000, compared to HKD 31,511,000 as of March 31, 2022, showing a decrease of about 1.9%[127] - The total assets less current liabilities stood at HKD 121,175,000 as of September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 121,220,000 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting stable asset management[42] Revenue Breakdown - The company's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 53,865,000, a decrease from HKD 55,326,000 in the same period of 2021, representing a decline of approximately 2.8%[115] - Sales of electronic payment terminals and related equipment for the six months ended September 30, 2022, amounted to HKD 19,916,000, down from HKD 22,996,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of about 13.5%[115] - Revenue from system support and software solution services increased to HKD 33,883,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 32,325,000 in the same period of 2021, indicating a growth of approximately 4.8%[115] - External customer revenue in Hong Kong for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 36,051,000, down 21.6% from HKD 46,003,000 in the same period of 2021[136] - Revenue from Australia increased significantly to HKD 12,023,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 5,591,000 in the same period of 2021, marking a growth of 114.5%[136] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 58,586,000 as of September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 56,427,000 at the end of the previous period, showing a net increase of HKD 2,533,000[103] - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 14,399,000, significantly higher than HKD 4,330,000 in the same period last year[102] - The company has maintained a strong cash position with cash and cash equivalents at HKD 58,586,000, which is crucial for future investments and operational flexibility[103] Employee and Administrative Expenses - The total employee benefit expenses, including directors' remuneration, amounted to HKD 10,802,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, down from HKD 12,014,000 in the same period of 2021, indicating a decrease of about 10.1%[151] - Employee costs decreased to approximately HKD 10.8 million from HKD 12.3 million, reflecting a reduction in the number of employees during the reporting period[184] - Administrative expenses (excluding employee costs) rose by approximately 28.3% to HKD 7.7 million, primarily due to increased depreciation of property, plant, and equipment[185] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 1.00 per share, totaling HKD 4,800,000, to be paid on December 9, 2022[153] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, totaling HKD 4.8 million, to be paid on December 9, 2022[200] Future Outlook - Future outlook includes potential market expansion and new product development strategies to enhance revenue growth[25]
俊盟国际(08062) - 2023 - 中期财报