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AUDIT COMMITTEE
Ms. Lai Pik Chi, Peggy (Chairman)
Mr. Lam Chi Wai, Peter
Dr. Yeung Kit Ming
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Yeung Kit Ming (Chairman)
Ms. Lai Pik Chi, Peggy
Mr. Lam Chi Wai, Peter
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Lam Chi Wai, Peter (Chairman)
Ms. Lai Pik Chi, Peggy
Dr. Yeung Kit Ming
COMPANY SECRETARY
Mr. Chan Sun Kwong
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited
Level 10, HSBC Main Building
1 Queen’s Road Central 1
Hong Kong 10
Citibank N.A.
21/F., Tower 1
The Gateway, Harbour City
Kowloon, Hong Kong 1 21
REGISTERED OFFICE
Windward 3, Regatta Office Park Windward 3, Regatta Office Park
P.O. Box 1350 P.O. Box 1350
Grand Cayman, KY1-1108 Grand Cayman, KY1-1108
Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Yip Pak Hung
Mr. Chan Sun Kwong
AUDITOR
BDO Limited
Certified Public Accountants
25th Floor, Wing On Centre
111 Connaught Road Central 111
Hong Kong 25
COMPANY’S WEBSITE
www.kpa-bm.com.hk www.kpa-bm.com.hk
STOCK CODE
2663 2663
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
管理層討論及分析
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Revenue
The Group’s revenue amounted to approximately HK$387.5 million 387.5
for the Period as compared to approximately HK$317.9 million for 317.9
the Previous Period, representing an increase of approximately 69.6 21.9%
HK$69.6 million or 21.9%, which was mainly attributable to
favourable progress of the tower facade project in Central.
Finance Costs
For the Period, the Group’s finance costs were approximately HK$1.2 1.2
million compared to approximately HK$1.7 million for the Previous 1.7
Period, representing a decrease of approximately 29.4% due to an 29.4%
improvement in cashflow thus less bank borrowings was drawdown
during the Period. Finance costs for the Period mainly comprised
interest on bank borrowings and interest costs of lease of
right-to-use assets.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)
管 理 層 討 論 及 分 析( 續 )
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
Gearing Ratio
The gearing ratio is calculated as total debt to equity. Total debts
include lease liabilities and bank borrowings of the Group. Equity
represents total equity of the Group.
PLEDGE OF ASSETS
As at 30 September 2024, the Group does not have any bank
borrowings (as at 31 March 2024: HK$9.3 million) and banking 9.3
facilities are unsecured as at 30 September 2024 (31 March 2024:
nil).
SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS
Other than the investments in its subsidiaries, the Group did not hold
any significant investments during the Period.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
As at 30 September 2024, the Group did not have any significant
contingent liabilities.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)
管 理 層 討 論 及 分 析( 續 )
SPECIAL DIVIDEND
The recommendation of dividends depend on the accumulated
reserves, liquidity condition, expected cashflows and working capital
needs of the Group. Having considered the aforesaid factors and to
commemorate the 10th anniversary of the listing of the Company,
the Board has proposed to declare a special dividend of HK4.0 cents 4.0 22,277,200
p e r o r d i n a r y s h a r e , a m o u n t i n g t o a t o t a l o f H K $22,277,200 89%
respectively for the Period and representing a dividend payout ratio
of approximately 89%, to the shareholders of the Company whose
names appear on the register of members of the Company on 17
December 2024 (Tuesday), which is expected to be paid on or about
31 December 2024 (Tuesday).
During the six months ended 30 September 2024, the Group has not
experienced any significant problems with its employees due to
labour disputes nor has it experienced any difficulty in the
recruitment and retention of experienced staff. The Group maintains
a good relationship with its employees.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)
管 理 層 討 論 及 分 析( 續 )
Long positions
Ordinary shares of the Company
Percentage of the
issued share
Number of issued capital of the
Name of shareholder Capacity/Nature of interest ordinary shares Company
DIRECTORS’/CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDERS’
INTEREST IN TRANSACTIONS, ARRANGEMENTS
AND CONTRACTS
Save for the related party transactions disclosed in note 17 to the 17
interim financial statements, no transactions, arrangements or
contracts of significance to which the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, or holding company was a party and in which a Director
or controlling Shareholder, or an entity connected with a Director or
controlling Shareholder, had a material interests, whether directly or
indirectly, subsisted during or at the end of the Period.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)
管 理 層 討 論 及 分 析( 續 )
COMPETING INTEREST
None of the Directors, substantial shareholders of the Company and
their respective associates had engaged in a business which competes
or is likely to compete with the business of the Group during the
Period.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The audit committee of the Company (“Audit Committee”) comprises
three independent non-executive Directors and is chaired by Ms. Lai
Pik Chi Peggy, who has appropriate professional qualifications and 3.10(2)
experience as required under Rule 3.10(2) of the Listing Rules. The
Audit Committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed
consolidated financial information of the Group for the Period, and
was of the opinion that such information complied with the
applicable accounting standards and requirements, and that
adequate disclosures have been made.
As at the date of this report, the executive Directors are Mr. Yip Pak
Hu ng ( c ha ir m a n o f th e B o a rd ) a n d M r. Wai Yat Ki n and the
independent non-executive Directors are Ms. Lai Pik Chi Peggy,
Mr. Lam Chi Wai, Peter and Dr. Yeung Kit Ming.
2024 2023
HK$’000 HK$’000
HK cents HK cents
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
簡明綜合財務狀況表
As at As at
30 September 2024 31 March 2024
HK$’000 HK$’000
17,443 19,946
Current assets
Inventories 15,464 14,926
Contract assets 9 94,083 45,398
Trade and other receivables, deposits
and prepayments 10 236,765 275,793
Tax recoverable 415 339
Cash and bank balances 132,701 170,231
479,428 506,687
Current liabilities
Contract liabilities 9 78,447 76,384
Trade and other payables 11 131,787 135,871
Lease liabilities 4,936 5,306
Tax payable 5,826 3,250
Bank borrowings 12 – 9,276
220,996 230,087
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities 2,386 4,176
Deferred tax liabilities 16 16
2,402 4,192
At 30 September 2023
(unaudited) 5,569 23,829 7,437 (1,486) – 234,702 270,051
At 30 September 2024
(unaudited) 5,569 23,829 7,437 (763) 1,792 235,609 273,473
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
簡明綜合現金流量表
2024 2023
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION 1.
KPa-BM Holdings Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated
as an exempted company in the Cayman Islands with limited
liability on 15 May 2015. The shares of the Company were listed
on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
(the “Stock Exchange”). The address of its registered office is Windward
Windward 3, Regatta Office Park, P.O. Box 1350, Grand Cayman 3, Regatta Office Park, P.O. Box 1350,
KY1-1108, Cayman Islands. Its principal place of business is Grand Cayman KY1-1108, Cayman
located at 27/F., The Octagon, 6 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan, Islands
New Territories, Hong Kong. 6 27
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
簡 明 綜 合 財 務 報 表 附 註( 續 )
Supply and
Installation Trading of
of Building Building
Structural Material Material
Engineering Products Products
Six months ended Works Total
30 September 2024 (unaudited)
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Segment revenue
Sales to external customers 347,449 17,942 22,089 387,480
Intersegment sales – – 2,151 2,151
387,480
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
簡 明 綜 合 財 務 報 表 附 註( 續 )
Segment revenue
Sales to external customers 288,214 24,460 5,225 317,899
Intersegment sales – 38 75 113
317,899
(b) In the following table, revenue from contracts with customers (b)
is disaggregated by major products and service lines and
timing of revenue recognition provided to the group’s most
senior executive management for the purposes of resource
allocation and assessment of segment performance for the
period.
Disaggregation of revenue
Six months ended 30 September (unaudited)
Timing of revenue
recognition
Point in time – – – – 22,089 5,225 22,089 5,225
Over time 347,449 288,214 17,942 24,460 – – 365,391 312,674
2024 2023
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
3,073 3,062
43,645 37,214
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
簡 明 綜 合 財 務 報 表 附 註( 續 )
2024 2023
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
6. DIVIDENDS 6.
The Board proposed a special dividend of HK4.0 cents per 4.0
ordinary share (six months ended 31 September 2023: nil),
amounting to HK$22,277,200 (six months ended 31 September 22,277,200
2023: nil) respectively.
2024 2023
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
Earnings
Profit for the period attributable to
owners of the Company 25,085 24,210
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
簡 明 綜 合 財 務 報 表 附 註( 續 )
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
94,312 47,021
Less: Loss allowance (229) (1,623)
94,083 45,398
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
78,447 76,384
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
簡 明 綜 合 財 務 報 表 附 註( 續 )
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
21,694 42,888
236,765 275,793
Notes:
(a) The ageing analysis of the net carrying amount of trade receivables, (a)
based on invoice date, as of the end of the reporting period is as
follow:
As at As at
30 September 31 March
2024 2024
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
102,635 134,947
As at As at
30 September 31 March
2024 2024
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
112,595 98,114
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
簡 明 綜 合 財 務 報 表 附 註( 續 )
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
131,787 135,871
Notes:
(a) The ageing analysis of trade and bill payables, based on invoice date, as (a)
of the end of the reporting period is as follows:
As at As at
30 September 31 March
2024 2024
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
78,932 95,993
(b) Based on the terms and conditions agreed in relation to the release (b)
of retention monies to subcontractors and taking into account the
status of rectification work, the retention payables as at the end of the
reporting period are to be settled as follows:
As at As at
30 September 31 March
2024 2024
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
Authorised:
At 30 September 2024 and 31
March 2024
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
簡 明 綜 合 財 務 報 表 附 註( 續 )
Share premium
Share premium is the excess of the proceeds received over
the nominal value of the shares of the Company issued at a
premium, less expenses incurred in connection with the issue of
the shares.
Merger reserve
Merger reserve mainly arose from the transactions under the
reorganisation which took place during the year ended 31 March
2016 in connection to the listing of the Company’s shares on
the Stock Exchange.
Exchange reserve
Exchange reserve comprises foreign exchange differences arising
from the translation of the financial statements of foreign
operations.
Statutory reserve
Statutory reserve represents appropriation of profits of the
PRC subsidiaries to non distributable reserve fund account as
required by the relevant PRC statute.
Retained profits
Retained profits is the cumulative net gains and losses
recognised in profit or loss.
As at As at
30 September 31 March
2024 2024
(Unaudited) (Audited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
簡 明 綜 合 財 務 報 表 附 註( 續 )
2024 2023
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
( ) ( )
HK$’000 HK$’000
10,800 6,773