Financial Performance - For the nine months ended December 31, 2022, the company reported revenue of HKD 83.9 million, representing a 3.5% increase from HKD 81.1 million in the same period of 2021[11]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 36.4 million, up 10.3% from HKD 33.0 million year-on-year[11]. - Operating profit increased by 22.0% to HKD 20.5 million compared to HKD 16.8 million in the previous year[11]. - The net profit for the nine months was HKD 17.0 million, reflecting a significant increase of 27.8% from HKD 13.3 million in 2021[11]. - Earnings attributable to shareholders rose by 27.3% to HKD 16.8 million from HKD 13.2 million year-on-year[11]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months were HKD 3.50, a 27.7% increase from HKD 2.74 in the same period of 2021[12]. - Total comprehensive income for the nine months was HKD 16.4 million, up from HKD 13.1 million in 2021[15]. - The company reported a profit of HKD 16,799,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2022, compared to HKD 13,150,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase of 27.5%[19]. - Profit for the period was approximately HKD 17.0 million, representing a year-on-year increase of about 27.8% due to higher gross profit and other income, offset by increased administrative expenses[45]. - The group recorded a profit of approximately HKD 17.0 million for the reporting period, an increase from HKD 13.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, driven by higher gross profit and other income[57]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the sale of electronic payment terminals and related equipment for the nine months ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 32,580,000, slightly up from HKD 32,119,000 in 2021, indicating a growth of 1.4%[29]. - Revenue from system support and software solution services increased to HKD 51,346,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2022, compared to HKD 48,956,000 in 2021, representing a growth of 4.8%[29]. - Revenue from the sale of electronic payment terminals and related equipment was approximately HKD 32.6 million, a 1.6% increase from HKD 32.1 million in the same period of 2021, driven by an increase in the number of terminals sold[46]. - Revenue from system support and software solution services was approximately HKD 51.3 million, up 4.7% from HKD 49.0 million in the same period of 2021, due to an increase in the number of terminals requiring support[46]. - The total revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 83,926,000, compared to HKD 81,075,000 in the previous year, marking an increase of 3.5%[29]. Expenses and Costs - The company reported a significant reduction in administrative expenses, which totaled HKD 16.9 million for the nine months, compared to HKD 13.9 million in the previous year[14]. - Employee costs for the reporting period were approximately HKD 16.5 million, a reduction of about 7.8% compared to HKD 17.9 million for the same period in 2021, mainly due to a decrease in employee numbers[55]. - Other administrative expenses increased by approximately 37.9% to HKD 12.0 million from HKD 8.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to increased depreciation and amortization expenses[56]. - The estimated tax expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 3,503,000, slightly higher than HKD 3,492,000 in the same period of 2021, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.3%[31]. Dividends and Equity - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 4,800,000 for the current fiscal year, consistent with the previous year's interim dividend[19]. - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company as of December 31, 2022, was HKD 121,751,000, up from HKD 122,396,000 at the end of 2021, showing a slight decrease of 0.5%[19]. - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2022, totaling HKD 4.8 million, compared to no dividend for the same period in 2021[67]. Market Outlook and Strategy - The company anticipates significant growth opportunities in the digital payment market, particularly in QR code payments and e-wallet systems[40]. - The company will continue to enhance its capabilities and provide diversified, high-quality integrated services to expand market share in the electronic payment terminal sales and support services sector[41]. - The ongoing impact of COVID-19 in Hong Kong may adversely affect the company's performance, particularly in sales of electronic payment terminals and related services[43]. Governance and Compliance - The company emphasizes high standards of corporate governance, maintaining a well-structured board and internal controls to protect shareholder interests[83]. - The company has established an audit committee, nomination committee, and remuneration committee in accordance with GEM listing rules[85]. - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited consolidated quarterly results for the reporting period, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[89]. - The company has adopted a strict code of conduct for securities trading by directors, ensuring compliance with GEM listing rules[82]. - The company has confirmed that all directors complied with the established code of conduct during the reporting period[82]. - The chairman and CEO roles are held by the same individual, which the board believes enhances effective business planning and decision-making[85]. - The company has maintained a balanced board composition with experienced independent non-executive directors to ensure governance[85].
俊盟国际(08062) - 2023 Q3 - 季度财报