Revenue Performance - Revenue from semiconductor distribution reached HKD 381,487,000, a slight increase of 0.16% compared to HKD 378,896,000 in the previous year[4] - Revenue from consumer products procurement business surged to HKD 23,799,000, up 234.5% from HKD 7,126,000 year-on-year[4] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 405,739,000, representing an increase of 5.4% from HKD 386,222,000 in the same period last year[4] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 405.7 million, an increase from HKD 386.2 million in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of 5.0%[40] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 405,739 thousand, compared to HKD 386,222 thousand for the same period in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 5.9%[60] - Semiconductor distribution segment revenue was HKD 378,896 thousand, contributing significantly to the total revenue[54] - The total revenue from customer contracts for the semiconductor distribution segment was HKD 381,487,000, while the procurement business generated HKD 23,799,000, leading to a total revenue of HKD 405,739,000[71] Profit and Loss - The company reported a net profit of HKD 31,639,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down 17.9% from HKD 38,551,000 in the previous year[16] - The company's profit attributable to owners for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 31.6 million, down from HKD 38.6 million in the previous year, indicating a decrease of 18.2%[40] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 31,787 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 38,637 thousand in the same period of 2022, indicating a decrease of approximately 17.5%[60] - The company reported a loss before interest and tax of HKD 15.6 million, compared to a loss of HKD 16.6 million in the same period last year, indicating an improvement[105] - The company incurred a loss of HKD 9,873 thousand in the venture capital segment for the six months ended September 30, 2023[54] - The venture capital business recorded a loss of HKD 7.6 million, an improvement from a loss of HKD 9.9 million in 2022, primarily due to fair value losses on financial assets[126] Dividends - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, significantly lower than HKD 0.04 per share in the previous year, with total dividends paid amounting to HKD 9,087,000[8] - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023[8] - No interim dividend is recommended for the six months ending September 30, 2023[164] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 1,803,816,000, an increase from HKD 1,753,589,000 as of March 31, 2023[2] - Total liabilities stood at HKD 170,241,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 140,253,000 as of March 31, 2023[2] - Total non-current assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 1,615.7 million, compared to HKD 1,547.0 million as of March 31, 2023, showing an increase of 4.4%[44] - The total equity as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 1,633.6 million, compared to HKD 1,613.3 million as of March 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 1.3%[59] - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to 3.1% as of September 30, 2023, compared to 1.2% as of March 31, 2023[59] - The company’s total assets increased to HKD 1,633,575,000 as of September 30, 2023, up from HKD 1,613,336,000 as of March 31, 2023[63] - The group recorded financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of approximately HKD 29,600,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 38,200,000 on March 31, 2023[147] Cash Flow - The net cash flow used in operating activities was HKD (67,721,000), a significant increase in cash outflow compared to HKD (1,166,000) in the previous period[65] - The financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 20,414,000, contrasting with a net cash outflow of HKD (38,051,000) in the previous period[65] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 57,370,000 at the end of the period, down from HKD 112,506,000 at the beginning of the period[65] - The group’s cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023, amount to HKD 57,400,000, a decrease from HKD 121,400,000 on March 31, 2023[161] Market and Industry Trends - The Southeast Asian e-commerce market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 17% over the next five years, with a market value expected to reach USD 211 billion by 2025[110] - Global semiconductor revenue is projected to decline by 11.2% in 2023, totaling $599.6 billion, following a slight increase of 0.2% in 2022[116] - The smartphone market's continuous innovation is driving competition and may lead to further price reductions, increasing demand for semiconductors[123] - IDC forecasts a recovery in the smartphone industry in 2024, with an expected year-on-year growth of 4.5%[198] - The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the smartphone industry is projected to be 1.7%[198] Corporate Governance and Management - The company continues to comply with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules, with minor deviations noted[111] - The board believes that combining the roles of chairman and CEO enhances operational efficiency and business strategy execution[143] - The company’s management confirmed compliance with the corporate governance code throughout the reporting period ending September 30, 2023[168] Employee and Operational Insights - The group employed approximately 135 full-time employees as of September 30, 2023, compared to 138 on March 31, 2023[142] - The company’s operating expenses for employee benefits were HKD 7.195 million, a decrease from HKD 7.744 million in the previous year, showing a reduction of about 7%[114] Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively exploring market expansion opportunities in Southeast Asia, leveraging the growing middle class and increasing internet penetration[110] - The company continues to focus on the development of its core semiconductor distribution business while adapting to industry trends and challenges[124] - The company is well-prepared to respond to market changes, leveraging its extensive brand resources and operational strategies[120] - The company’s digital transformation efforts are aimed at adapting to changing consumer demands in the retail sector[200]
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