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怡康泰工程集团(08445) - 2022 Q3 - 季度财报
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Financial Performance - Noble Engineering Group Holdings Limited reported a significant increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2021, achieving a total of HKD 50 million, representing a 25% growth compared to the same period last year[8]. - The company’s net profit for the third quarter was HKD 10 million, which is a 20% increase year-on-year, indicating improved operational efficiency[8]. - Revenue for the three months ended 31 December 2021 was HK$78,063,000, a decrease of 8.9% compared to HK$84,958,000 in the same period of 2020[13]. - Gross loss for the three months ended 31 December 2021 was HK$6,398,000, compared to a gross profit of HK$8,079,000 in the same period of 2020[13]. - Loss before income tax for the three months ended 31 December 2021 was HK$9,373,000, compared to a profit before income tax of HK$5,637,000 in the same period of 2020[13]. - Total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the Company for the three months ended 31 December 2021 was HK$9,300,000, compared to a profit of HK$5,637,000 in the same period of 2020[13]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended 31 December 2021 was HK$0.044, compared to earnings per share of HK$0.009 in the same period of 2020[13]. - Revenue for the nine months ended 31 December 2021 was HK$235,781,000, a decrease of 2.6% compared to HK$241,993,000 in the same period of 2020[13]. - Gross loss for the nine months ended 31 December 2021 was HK$5,554,000, compared to a gross profit of HK$8,946,000 in the same period of 2020[13]. - The Group recorded a net loss of approximately HK$13.6 million for the nine months ended 31 December 2021, compared to a net profit of approximately HK$1.2 million for the same period in 2020, indicating a significant decline in performance[54]. Future Outlook - The company has outlined a future outlook with a projected revenue growth of 30% for the next quarter, driven by increased demand in the engineering sector[8]. - Noble Engineering is investing in new technology development, allocating HKD 5 million towards R&D initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery and operational capabilities[8]. - The company plans to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 15% increase in market share by the end of 2022[8]. - Noble Engineering is exploring potential acquisition opportunities to enhance its service offerings and expand its client base, with a focus on companies in complementary sectors[8]. Operational Efficiency - User data showed an increase in project completions, with 15 projects successfully delivered in the quarter, up from 12 projects in the previous year, reflecting a 25% growth in project throughput[8]. - The management has introduced new strategies to improve customer engagement, aiming for a 10% increase in customer satisfaction scores by the next quarter[8]. - The Group aims to improve operating efficiency and profitability while expanding its fleet of machinery and equipment to enhance technical capabilities for future projects[56]. Financial Health - The company reported a cash position of HKD 20 million, providing a solid foundation for future investments and operational stability[8]. - Noble Engineering's total assets increased to HKD 100 million, reflecting a 10% growth from the previous quarter, indicating strong financial health[8]. - Other income decreased significantly from approximately HK$190,000 in the nine months ended 31 December 2020 to approximately HK$5,000 in the same period in 2021, primarily due to reduced bank interest income[65]. - Administrative and other operating expenses decreased by approximately HK$0.4 million or 4.6% from approximately HK$8.7 million for the nine months ended 31 December 2020 to approximately HK$8.3 million for the same period in 2021[69]. - Finance costs decreased by 53.8% to approximately HK$12,000 for the nine months ended 31 December 2021, down from approximately HK$26,000 for the same period in 2020, mainly due to a decrease in interest on bank overdrafts[69]. Shareholder Information - The Company completed a rights issue of shares, raising HK$13,781,000 during the nine months ended 31 December 2021[16]. - Following the Rights Issue completed on 11 June 2021, the number of shares increased from 139,600,000 to 209,400,000, with gross proceeds of approximately HK$15.0 million and net proceeds of approximately HK$13.8 million after expenses[73]. - As of 31 December 2021, approximately HK$8.3 million of the net proceeds from the Rights Issue had been utilized, with the remaining funds placed as deposits with licensed banks in Hong Kong[75]. - The Directors do not recommend the payment of dividends for the nine months ended 31 December 2021, consistent with the previous year where no dividends were paid[69]. Corporate Governance - The Company has complied with the Required Standard of Dealing with no non-compliance events during the nine months ended 31 December 2021[111]. - The Company has adopted the Corporate Governance Code and has complied with its provisions during the nine months ended 31 December 2021[113]. - The Audit Committee has reviewed the Group's unaudited condensed consolidated results for the nine months ended 31 December 2021, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM Listing Rules[113]. - The Company is committed to high standards of corporate governance to enhance shareholder value and accountability[113].