Financial Performance - As of November 30, 2023, the total equity of the group was HKD 3,943,200,000, an increase of 1.3% or HKD 50,800,000 compared to HKD 3,892,500,000 on February 28, 2023[13] - The group reported a sales growth of 18.5% for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year[30] - The company reported a total income of HKD 1,192,889,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2023, an increase from HKD 887,361,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 34.3%[48] - The pre-tax profit for the nine months ended November 30, 2023, was HKD 339,443,000, compared to HKD 299,664,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of about 13.3%[48] - The company recorded a total comprehensive income of HKD 243,410,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2023, compared to HKD 292,255,000 for the same period in 2022[56] - The company achieved a profit for the period of HKD 282,263 thousand, which is a 12.7% increase from HKD 250,314 thousand in the prior year[64] - The company’s credit card income for the nine months ended November 30, 2023, was HKD 945,285,000, up from HKD 694,582,000 in the same period of the previous year, marking an increase of about 36.1%[48] Customer Loans and Receivables - The group reported a significant increase in customer loans and receivables, with total loans rising from HKD 1,263,900,000 on February 28, 2023, to HKD 1,539,300,000 on November 30, 2023, representing a growth of 21.0%[13] - Customer loans and receivables increased by 16.8% compared to February 2023[30] - Total customer loans and receivables amounted to HKD 6,814,828,000 as of November 30, 2023, with a provision for impairment of HKD 254,794,000[43] - Credit card receivables stood at HKD 5,091,392,000, while personal loan receivables were HKD 1,539,278,000 as of November 30, 2023[43] - As of November 30, 2023, total customer loans and receivables amounted to HKD 6,814,800,000, representing an increase of 16.8% or HKD 978,600,000 compared to HKD 5,836,200,000 on February 28, 2023[123] Credit Risk and Impairment - The group experienced an increase in credit impairment losses, which rose from HKD 140,200,000 in the previous year to HKD 264,100,000 during the reporting period[12] - The impairment provision increased to HKD 254,794,000 as of November 30, 2023, from HKD 191,709,000 as of February 28, 2023, indicating a rise of approximately 32.9%[45] - The total amount of impaired customer loans and receivables increased from HKD 254,000,000 on February 28, 2023, to HKD 322,100,000 on November 30, 2023[123] - The proportion of higher credit risk loans and receivables rose slightly from 4.3% in February 2023 to 4.7% by November 30, 2023[30] Revenue and Income Sources - The net interest income increased, with total operating income rising, resulting in a cost-to-income ratio decreasing from 56.6% in the first nine months of 2022 to 47.8% in the same period of 2023[11] - Other income decreased by HKD 10,300,000 to HKD 7,600,000 in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period last year[9] - The credit card business accounted for 79.2% of the group's revenue in the first nine months of 2023, up from 78.3% in the same period last year[15] - Revenue from the Hong Kong business increased by 34.6% or HKD 301,000,000 to HKD 1,172,400,000 compared to HKD 871,400,000 in the first nine months of the previous year[127] Operating Expenses and Liabilities - Operating expenses for the period totaled 532,677 thousand HKD, an increase from 497,615 thousand HKD in the previous year[40] - The company’s total liabilities were HKD 1,685,843 thousand, up from HKD 1,190,832 thousand, reflecting increased borrowing[58] - The total liabilities to equity ratio increased from 0.5 on February 28, 2023, to 0.7 on November 30, 2023, with total equity to total assets ratios of 53.4% and 60.3% respectively[6] Market and Economic Conditions - The group faced macroeconomic challenges including high inflation and rising interest rates, impacting consumer confidence[27] - The company anticipates that inbound tourism and personal consumption will continue to stimulate economic growth this year[128] Strategic Initiatives - The group aims to expand its customer base through innovative and personalized credit card services, leveraging its strong liquidity and balance sheet[20] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and enhancing its product offerings in the upcoming quarters[48] - The company plans to accelerate sales and accounts receivable growth while maintaining improved credit assessment techniques[113] - New non-contact payment products and digital services will continue to be launched to enhance customer experience and maintain competitive advantage[113] - The group has integrated sustainable practices by issuing credit cards made from recycled PVC, enhancing its commitment to sustainability[32] - The company aims to further reduce its carbon footprint and energy consumption by adopting more paperless payment solutions and digital solutions[129]
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