Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 2,046,848,000, a decrease of 2.1% compared to HKD 2,090,500,000 for the same period in 2022[8] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 307,420,000, representing a 14.9% increase from HKD 267,459,000 year-over-year[8] - The net profit for the period was HKD 37,697,000, up 24.6% from HKD 30,251,000 in the previous year[9] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 4.48, compared to HKD 3.58 for the same period last year, reflecting a 25.1% growth[8] - The operating profit before tax for the group was HKD 48,330,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 40,334,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of 19.8%[27] - The group reported a profit for the period of HKD 37,697,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 30,251,000 in 2022, representing a growth of 24.6%[27] - The total tax expense for the period was HKD 10,633,000, slightly up from HKD 10,083,000 in the prior year, reflecting a tax rate of 16.5% applicable in Hong Kong[36] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 2,912,661,000, a slight increase from HKD 2,940,731,000 as of March 31, 2023[11] - Current liabilities totaled HKD 1,518,593,000, which is an increase from HKD 1,495,560,000 at the end of the previous fiscal year[11] - As of September 30, 2023, total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 1,394,068,000, a decrease from HKD 1,445,171,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 3.5%[12] - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 1,305,379,000, a decrease from HKD 1,318,240,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 1.0%[14] - The group’s total liabilities increased to HKD 1,168,000,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,150,000,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a rise of 1.6%[29] Cash Flow and Financing - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 100,628,000, down from HKD 143,640,000 in the same period last year, indicating a decrease of about 30%[16] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 184,802,000, down from HKD 343,907,000 at the beginning of the period, representing a decrease of approximately 46%[16] - Financing costs increased to HKD 33,983,000 from HKD 19,018,000, indicating higher borrowing costs[8] - The net cash used in financing activities was HKD 79,910,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 7,693,000 in the previous year[16] Inventory and Receivables - The company reported a decrease in inventory to HKD 925,684,000 from HKD 969,470,000, indicating improved inventory management[11] - As of September 30, 2023, trade receivables totaled HKD 1,031,685,000, an increase from HKD 946,473,000 as of March 31, 2023[44] - The aging analysis of trade receivables showed that 91.4% were due within one month, indicating strong credit control measures[44] - The group’s trade receivables amounted to HKD 616.7 million, an increase from HKD 555.2 million as of March 31, 2023, due to reduced factoring usage in a high-interest environment[74] Dividends and Share Plans - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 17,693,000 for the period, which is a reduction compared to previous dividends declared[14] - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[37] - The 2023 Share Award Plan was approved on September 7, 2023, allowing for a total of 84,254,000 shares to be awarded, representing 10% of the company's issued shares[102] - A total of 6,000,000 shares were granted to five senior management members under the 2023 Share Award Plan, with all recipients formally accepting the awards[104] Strategic Focus and Market Outlook - The company plans to focus on expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[7] - The company continues to focus on research and development of electronic control devices, emphasizing smart and sustainable living solutions[18] - The global smart home device market is expected to grow steadily by 4.6% this year, driven by demand for security and home monitoring products[65] - The company plans to further penetrate existing smart and sustainable living markets and strengthen its revenue base amid macroeconomic challenges[63] - The group is focusing on R&D investments in key technology areas such as AI, ML, IoT, and automation, enhancing its position as a technology leader[80] Corporate Governance - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to enhance management efficiency and protect shareholder interests[110] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the accounting principles and financial reporting matters, including the interim results[114]
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