Summary by Futu AI
Giordano Int'l announced unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, showing revenue flat at fixed exchange rates, but down 3.4% due to exchange rate effects. Revenue in Greater China fell 5.1%, continuing its decline since the second half of 2023. Gross margin rose slightly to 58.9%, but gross margin was down 3.1% on an annual basis. Operating expenses accounted for 49.5% of revenue, mainly due to one-time expenses incurred in response to a special meeting. The company's shareholders' attributable net profit was HKD 0.12 billion, down from HKD 0.19 billion in the same period last year. In the second quarter, the company implemented a series of quick measures, which have shown initial results. Inventory remained stable, with a net inflow of HKD 0.265 billion in cash flow and a net cash balance of HKD 0.72 billion. Basic earnings per share were 7.4 Hong Kong cents, and the board of directors declared a midterm dividend of 8.0 Hong Kong cents per share.