Financial Performance - The group recorded unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 163.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of about 26.0% compared to HKD 221.0 million for the same period in 2022[6] - The unaudited profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 11.6 million, an increase of about 26.1% from HKD 9.2 million for the same period in 2022[6] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 1.44, compared to HKD 1.15 for the same period in 2022[6] - Operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 12.2 million, an increase from HKD 10.0 million for the same period in 2022[7] - Total comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 11.1 million, compared to HKD 8.8 million for the same period in 2022[8] - The company reported a profit of HKD 11,558,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 9,213,000 for the same period in 2022, indicating a growth of 25.4%[10] - Net profit for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 6,414, an increase of 34.7% from HKD 4,758 in 2022[29] Dividends - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.75 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023, unchanged from the same period in 2022[6] - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 0.75 per share, consistent with the dividend of HKD 0.75 per share for the same period in 2022[69] Expenses and Liabilities - Employee benefit expenses decreased to HKD 147.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from HKD 203.0 million for the same period in 2022, a reduction of approximately 27.4%[7] - Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 3.5 million, down from HKD 6.1 million for the same period in 2022[7] - The company's total liabilities increased slightly to HKD 52,866,000 as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 51,692,000 as of December 31, 2022, an increase of 2.3%[9] - The group’s employee benefit expenses remained stable at approximately HKD 147.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to approximately HKD 203.0 million for the same period in 2022[44] Assets and Cash Flow - Total assets increased to HKD 214,215,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 201,983,000 as of December 31, 2022, representing a growth of 6.1%[9] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 95,896,000 as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 76,758,000 as of June 30, 2022, marking a rise of 25.0%[11] - Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 24,275,000, a decrease of 19.4% from HKD 30,281,000 in the same period of 2022[11] - Trade receivables decreased to HKD 54,196,000 as of June 30, 2023, down from HKD 64,248,000 as of December 31, 2022, a decline of 15.6%[9] Business Operations - The company continues to focus on property management services primarily in Hong Kong, with no new business segments reported[15] - Revenue from property management services decreased from approximately HKD 221.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, to approximately HKD 163.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of about 26.0%[43] - Property management service revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 85,212, a decrease of 20.5% from HKD 106,993 in 2022[20] Shareholder Information - R5A Group Limited holds 491,440,000 shares, representing 61.43% of the company's issued share capital[62] - Major shareholder Yang Xiuyun holds 57,120,000 shares, representing 7.14% of the company's issued share capital[62] - The board members and key executives have significant shareholdings, with the largest being 491,440,000 shares held by R5A Group Limited[60] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all corporate governance codes as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix 15 during the six months ended June 30, 2023[67] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated results for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM Listing Rules[71] - The company has adopted a code of conduct regarding securities trading by directors, ensuring compliance with GEM Listing Rules[68] Legal and Compliance - The group maintains sufficient insurance coverage against potential legal claims, with no significant financial impact expected from current claims as of June 30, 2023[57] - The company does not foresee any major financial impact from ongoing legal proceedings as of June 30, 2023[57] - The company has not been informed of any business interests that may compete with the group from directors or controlling shareholders as of June 30, 2023[66] Employee Information - The group had 1,415 employees as of June 30, 2023, with employee benefit expenses of approximately HKD 147.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to approximately HKD 203.0 million for the same period in 2022[59] - The group regularly reviews compensation packages to attract and retain high-performing employees[59] - The group has a policy of granting discretionary bonuses based on performance to eligible employees[59]
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