As of the six months ended September 30, 2024, ec healthcare recorded total revenue of 2062.9 million Hong Kong dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 2.8%. Despite the decrease in revenue, net profit reached 40.3 million Hong Kong dollars, an 88.1% year-on-year increase, with earnings per share rising to 1.2 Hong Kong cents and a dividend of 1.0 Hong Kong cents. Medical service revenue decreased by 3.7% to 1264.3 million Hong Kong dollars, while aesthetic medical and beauty revenue decreased by 5.4% to 629.8 million Hong Kong dollars. Veterinary and other service revenue increased by 18.3% to 168.9 million Hong Kong dollars.Management pointed out that the growth in net profit was mainly due to the operational efficiency improvement of newly established service points, cost optimization of headquarters rent and staff...Show More

As of the six months ended September 30, 2024, ec healthcare recorded total revenue of 2062.9 million Hong Kong dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 2.8%. Despite the decrease in revenue, net profit reached 40.3 million Hong Kong dollars, an 88.1% year-on-year increase, with earnings per share rising to 1.2 Hong Kong cents and a dividend of 1.0 Hong Kong cents. Medical service revenue decreased by 3.7% to 1264.3 million Hong Kong dollars, while aesthetic medical and beauty revenue decreased by 5.4% to 629.8 million Hong Kong dollars. Veterinary and other service revenue increased by 18.3% to 168.9 million Hong Kong dollars.Management pointed out that the growth in net profit was mainly due to the operational efficiency improvement of newly established service points, cost optimization of headquarters rent and staff expenses, as well as a reduction in net interest expenses. The company will continue to focus on enhancing the interconnected service network, seizing B2B, B2I, and B2G opportunities, and strengthening the synergies within the internal ecosystem. In the future, the company plans to further enhance operational efficiency and financial performance, and prudently manage operational funds to ensure a robust balance sheet.Looking ahead, ec healthcare will focus on business development, operational excellence, and digital transformation. The company will use a platform approach to create related products, seize B2B, B2I, and PPP growth opportunities. The company will also optimize its asset portfolio, divest non-core assets, and reallocate capital to new investments with better growth prospects to ensure long-term development and sustainable growth.