Revenue and Profitability - Total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 2,659,166, a slight increase from HKD 2,715,046 in the same period of 2022, representing a decrease of approximately 2.1%[1] - Operating profit for the same period was HKD 170,809, significantly up from HKD 65,545 in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 160.1%[1] - The company reported a total comprehensive income before tax of HKD 158,185 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 50,698 in the same period of 2022, indicating an increase of approximately 211.5%[18] - Profit for the period surged by 205% to HKD 129 million compared to HKD 42 million in the previous year[39] - The group's profit for the period surged by 205% to HKD 129,000,000[43] Earnings Per Share and Dividends - The company reported a basic earnings per share of HKD 0.55 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 0.18 in the same period of 2022, indicating an increase of approximately 205.6%[8] - Basic earnings per share rose to HKD 0.55, a 206% increase from HKD 0.18 in 2022[39] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.20 per share for the previous fiscal year, down from HKD 0.33 per share in 2022, representing a decrease of approximately 39.4%[6] - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended December 31, 2023, is HKD 0.13 per share, totaling approximately HKD 32,000,000, compared to HKD 0.10 per share and approximately HKD 24,000,000 for the same period last year[63] Assets and Liabilities - The reported segment assets as of December 31, 2023, totaled HKD 3,009,929, compared to HKD 2,793,780 as of June 30, 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 7.8%[1] - The total liabilities as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 697,624, up from HKD 632,272 as of June 30, 2023, representing an increase of approximately 10.3%[1] - Total equity as of December 31, 2023, was HKD 2,900 million, reflecting a 4% increase from HKD 2,786 million[39] - The net assets of the group increased to HKD 2,900,444,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 2,786,313,000 as of June 30, 2023[58] Cash Flow and Financing - The group had a cash balance of HKD 1,544,000,000 as of December 31, 2023, with approximately 70% in RMB, 28% in HKD, and 2% in other currencies[49] - As of December 31, 2023, the group had unutilized bank financing of HKD 590,000,000, an increase from HKD 553,000,000 as of June 30, 2023[70] - As of December 31, 2023, the group's cash balance was HKD 1,544,000,000, an increase of 6% compared to the end of the previous fiscal year[63] Operational Performance - The company reported a significant increase in sales volume across all segments, attributed to optimized product mix and competitive pricing strategies[40] - The management team effectively managed procurement to optimize overall raw material costs, enhancing supply stability and profitability for the first half of the fiscal year[40] - The food segment's revenue declined by 3% to HKD 2,232,000,000; excluding the impact of RMB depreciation, revenue increased by 1%[45] - Operating profit for the food segment skyrocketed by 408% year-on-year to HKD 126,000,000[45] - The edible oil division regained sales growth momentum, supported by effective sales and marketing plans during the holiday season, and the introduction of a lower-priced corn oil product[65] - The home care division's revenue grew by 2% to HKD 427,000,000, with operating profit increasing by 9% to HKD 44,000,000 despite soft market demand[66] Cost Management - Interest expenses on lease liabilities increased to HKD 131,000 from HKD 106,000 year-on-year[21] - Employee costs rose to HKD 237,190,000 from HKD 227,650,000, driven by wages and benefits[21] - Gross profit margin significantly increased by 5.4 percentage points to 21.9%, attributed to favorable wheat and edible oil costs, as well as improved sales mix in the flour and home care businesses[43] Inventory and Turnover - The inventory turnover period was 60 days as of December 31, 2023, improved from 62 days as of June 30, 2023[71] Strategic Initiatives - The group plans to allocate more resources to new e-commerce channels and deepen existing channel strategies to enhance market influence and positioning[48] - The group plans to enhance synergies between its flour and specialty oils businesses to drive growth in products, sales channels, and customer conversion[64] Foreign Exchange and Accounting Policies - The group continues to monitor foreign exchange risks related to receivables, payables, and cash balances denominated in foreign currencies[72] - The group continues to apply the same accounting policies as in the previous financial year, with no new standards or interpretations adopted during the current accounting period[94]
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