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思博系统(08319) - 2023 Q3 - 季度财报
EXPERT SYSEXPERT SYS(HK:08319)2023-02-14 08:34

Financial Performance - Revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2022, increased by approximately 51.1% to about HKD 667.4 million compared to the same period in 2021[6] - Gross profit for the same period rose by approximately 46.9% to about HKD 105.1 million[6] - Profit for the nine months increased by approximately 41.4% to about HKD 19.9 million, with adjusted profit decreasing by approximately 12.8% to about HKD 14.7 million[6] - Basic earnings per share increased by approximately 32.1% to about HKD 2.06 compared to approximately HKD 1.56 in the same period last year[6] - Total comprehensive income for the nine months was HKD 18.006 million, compared to HKD 14.565 million in the previous year[7] - The group reported a total segment profit of HKD 30.0 million, an increase from HKD 22.8 million in the same period last year, reflecting a growth of 31.6%[13] - The group’s profit before tax was HKD 23.8 million, compared to HKD 17.3 million for the same period in 2021, indicating a year-on-year increase of 37.5%[13] - The company's profit attributable to owners increased by approximately 32.3% to about HKD 16.5 million, with basic earnings per share rising to HKD 2.06 from HKD 1.56 in the previous year[51] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from IT infrastructure solutions was HKD 427.5 million, up 18.2% from HKD 361.6 million year-on-year[19] - Revenue from IT infrastructure management services increased to HKD 239.9 million, compared to HKD 80.1 million in the previous year, marking a substantial growth of 199.9%[19] - Revenue from Hong Kong accounted for HKD 549.5 million, representing an increase of 37.4% from HKD 400.0 million in the previous year[17] - Revenue from Mainland China surged to HKD 91.8 million, a significant increase from HKD 35.2 million in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 160.5%[17] Expenses and Costs - The company reported a significant increase in sales costs, which rose to HKD 562.3 million from HKD 370.2 million in the previous year[7] - Administrative expenses increased to HKD 49.6 million from HKD 26.3 million in the previous year[7] - The company’s financing costs increased to HKD 4.7 million from HKD 0.7 million in the previous year[7] - Selling expenses rose by approximately 12.0% to about HKD 33.4 million, mainly due to increased employee costs[46] - Administrative expenses surged by approximately 89.0% to about HKD 49.6 million, largely due to one-time professional fees related to acquisitions and increased amortization costs of intangible assets[47] - Financing costs increased significantly by approximately 566.5% to about HKD 4.7 million, primarily due to interest expenses on convertible bonds issued for acquisition financing[49] Government Subsidies - The company received government subsidies related to COVID-19 amounting to approximately HKD 5.2 million during the reporting period[6] - The group received government subsidies totaling HKD 5.2 million during the reporting period, which included support related to employment and COVID-19[20] - Other income and gains increased by approximately 158.6% to about HKD 6.5 million, primarily due to COVID-19 government subsidies of about HKD 5.2 million received during the reporting period[45] Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2022, the total issued shares of the company were 803,280,000[56] - Major shareholders include Mr. Mo with 91,800,000 shares (11.4%) and Mr. Zhang with 89,760,000 shares (11.2%)[57] - Ms. Luk holds 226,890,000 shares (28.2%) and has a spouse's interest in 450,500,000 shares (56.1%) related to convertible bonds[57] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the nine months ending December 31, 2022, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and sufficient disclosure[71] - The board emphasizes the importance of good corporate governance for effective management and successful business development, continuously reviewing governance practices to meet stakeholder expectations[70] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading by directors, ensuring compliance with GEM Listing Rules[69] Strategic Development - The company plans to continue expanding its IT infrastructure solutions and management services in the Greater China and Asia-Pacific regions[14] - The company plans to continue exploring suitable acquisition opportunities to enhance corporate value while maintaining a prudent approach to business risk management[41] - The company aims to expand its customer base across new industries in the Asia-Pacific region and enhance service offerings, including consulting services and vertical retail solutions[42] - The company is focusing on strategic development in three main areas: hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and "as-a-Service" solutions, as well as enhancing its expertise in infrastructure solutions[38] - The company has expanded its resources in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to better serve clients amid global economic uncertainties[39] Stock Options and Convertible Bonds - The company has a stock option plan approved on March 15, 2016, with a total of 4,820,000 options granted as of April 1, 2022[61][62] - The exercise price for the stock options is HKD 0.111, with the closing price prior to the grant date at HKD 0.098[64] - The stock option plan allows for options to be exercised in five tranches, with 20% of options available for exercise each year from 2020 to 2024[65] - As of December 31, 2022, the company had 11,820,000 unexercised stock options remaining[62] - The company has a convertible bond issuance linked to ServiceOne Global, which will result in the issuance of 450,000,000 shares upon conversion[56][59] - The company does not have any arrangements that allow directors or their associates to acquire shares or bonds for profit during the reporting period[56]