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Executive summary

• Revenue for the six months ended 31 December 2025 declined 22.1% year-over-year to HK$500.7 million, mainly due to lower order volumes and cautious inventory management by major customers amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

• Net loss widened to HK$39.2 million from HK$15.8 million in the prior year period, reflecting the significant revenue drop and margin pressures.

• The US market accounted for 72% of sales, Europe 12%, and the rest of the world 16%; 86% of production output was from Asia ex-China.

• Gross profit margin slightly decreased to 18.4% from 18.8% year-over-year, with margin pressure from under-absorption of fixed costs and a shift to lower-margin products.

• No interim dividend was declared for the period.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit decreased to HK$92.2 million from HK$120.5 million year-over-year; gross margin slightly declined to 18.4% from 18.8%.

• Normalized gross margin for the prior year was 20.1%, excluding a one-off cost of HK$8.4 million due to temporary suspension in Indonesia.

• Selling and distribution expenses fell to HK$17.6 million from HK$27.1 million, while general and administrative expenses rose 5.6% to HK$114.7 million.

• Finance costs dropped to HK$8.4 million from HK$12.2 million, mainly due to lower interest rates.

• Basic and diluted loss per share was HK$0.138, compared to HK$0.059 year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• The operating environment is expected to remain challenging due to persistent macroeconomic headwinds, cautious consumer spending, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

• Customer demand is anticipated to stay variable in the near term; focus remains on cost discipline, operational efficiency, and financial flexibility.

• New business initiatives and innovation are expected to gain traction and support growth over the coming year.