Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 2,626.7 million, a decrease of 19.9% compared to HKD 3,280.0 million for the same period in 2022[2] - Gross profit increased by 29.8% to HKD 405.0 million, up from HKD 312.0 million year-on-year[2] - Net profit for the period was HKD 151.3 million, representing a 65.7% increase from HKD 91.3 million in the previous year[2] - Basic earnings per share rose to HKD 7.8, a 66.0% increase compared to HKD 4.7 in the same period last year[2] - The gross margin improved to 15.4%, up 5.9 percentage points from 9.5% in the prior year[2] - Operating profit for the period was HKD 235.1 million, a significant increase of HKD 106.5 million or 82.8% from HKD 128.6 million in the previous year, with the operating profit margin rising from 3.9% to 9.0%[30] - EBITDA for the reporting period was HKD 283.5 million, up HKD 110.3 million or 63.7% from HKD 173.2 million year-on-year, with an EBITDA margin rising from 5.3% to 10.8%[38] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from the wire components segment was HKD 1,060,151, an increase of 10.6% compared to HKD 958,456 in the previous year[17] - The digital wire segment generated revenue of HKD 548,789, down 30.6% from HKD 790,596 in the prior year[17] - Server product sales amounted to HKD 1,017,757, a significant decrease of 33.5% from HKD 1,530,925 in the same period last year[17] - Revenue from China was HKD 1,711,693, a decrease of 28% from HKD 2,373,145 in the same period last year[18] - Revenue from the United States increased to HKD 485,527, up 21% from HKD 400,935 in the previous year[18] - The data center segment's revenue rose by HKD 126.1 million or 35.2% to HKD 484.1 million, maintaining high shipment levels[33] - The telecommunications segment's revenue slightly decreased by HKD 4.1 million or 1.2% to HKD 348.6 million, with stable order volumes and improved profit margins from new product launches[34] - The medical equipment segment's revenue increased by HKD 16.6 million or 12.9% to HKD 145.1 million, driven by sustained demand for medical equipment wires[35] - The industrial equipment segment's revenue fell by HKD 15.8 million or 55.2% to HKD 12.8 million, impacted by slow global economic recovery[35] - The automotive segment's revenue decreased by HKD 21.2 million or 23.4% to HKD 69.5 million, affected by geopolitical issues and trade wars[35] - The network wire segment's revenue declined by HKD 243.1 million or 33.1% to HKD 491.2 million, due to suppressed overseas orders[35] - The server segment's revenue decreased by HKD 513.1 million or 33.5% to HKD 1,017.8 million, despite improvements in profitability from new AI-related product developments[36] Expenses and Costs - Research and development expenses decreased to HKD 59.8 million from HKD 67.8 million, reflecting a focus on cost management[4] - Total operating expenses decreased to HKD 158.6 million, down HKD 11.2 million or 6.6% from HKD 169.8 million, primarily due to a 4.3% decline in the average exchange rate of RMB to HKD[39] - The total interest expenses for the period were HKD 49,050,000, significantly higher than HKD 25,182,000 in the previous year, marking a 94.5% increase[20] - Financing costs increased to HKD 49.1 million from HKD 25.2 million in the previous year, including interest expenses from various loans and lease liabilities[40] - The company incurred a loss on inventory write-down of HKD 6,630,000, a significant improvement from a gain of HKD 168,000 in the previous year[20] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 4,618.2 million, down from HKD 4,866.7 million as of March 31, 2023[6] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 3,878.2 million from HKD 4,270.6 million, indicating improved liquidity[6] - The net asset value increased to HKD 1,224.4 million from HKD 1,144.1 million, reflecting a stronger financial position[6] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 4,592,816, down from HKD 4,962,894 as of March 31, 2023[15] - The company's debt ratio rose to 68.4% as of September 30, 2023, from 64.9% as of March 31, 2023, mainly due to loans from Luxshare Group[48] Dividends and Shareholder Equity - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.75 per share, totaling HKD 14,595,000, compared to HKD 19,460,000 for the same period last year, which was HKD 1.00 per share[23] - The company's shareholder equity increased by HKD 80.6 million or 7.1% to approximately HKD 1,213.0 million as of September 30, 2023, driven by a profit of HKD 141.4 million during the period[45] Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company anticipates global economic growth of 3.0% in 2024, with emerging markets in Asia expected to grow by 5.0%[42] - The company is optimistic about the growth potential in the server business, driven by increasing demand for digital infrastructure in China and geopolitical factors[44] - The company has established a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Linkz Cables Mexico, to increase market share outside of China and Asia, with a new factory expected to commence production in 2024[43] - The company aims to leverage the "East Data West Computing" policy to enhance its market position and strategic resources for sustainable growth[44] - The company anticipates that the 5G technology development will drive demand for data center services and related products[43] - The automotive wiring harness products are expected to help the company tap into the growing electric vehicle market in China, which aims for 20% of new car sales to be electric by 2025[44] Employee and Corporate Governance - The group had a total of 4,607 employees as of September 30, 2023, an increase from 3,805 employees a year earlier[53] - The total employee benefit expenses, including directors' remuneration, for the period amounted to approximately HKD 261.3 million, slightly down from HKD 261.9 million in the previous year[53] - The audit committee has reviewed the interim results and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[59] - The company continues to monitor foreign exchange risks and has implemented prudent financial management policies to mitigate these risks[50] Capital Expenditures - The company made capital expenditures of approximately HKD 58,179,000 on property, plant, and equipment, a decrease from HKD 151,211,000 in the previous year[26] - The group has capital commitments for property, plant, and equipment amounting to HKD 19.8 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 20.7 million as of March 31, 2023[51]
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