香 港 交 易 及 結 算 所 有 限 公 司 及 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 對 本 通 告 之 內 容 概 不 負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 明 確 表 示 概 不 就 因 本 通 告 全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：1172） 股 東 週 年 大 會 通 告 茲 通 告 融 太 集 團 股 份 有 限 公 司（「本 公 司」）訂 於 二 零 二 五 年 八 月 二 十 八 日（星 期 四） 上 午 十 一 時 假 座 香 港 灣 仔 軒 尼 詩 道15號 溫 莎 公 爵 社 會 服 務 大 廈1樓103室 舉 行 股 東 週 年 大 會，以 討 論 下 列 事 項： – 1 – 「動 議： 「供 股」指 於 本 公 司 董 事 指 定 期 間，向 於 指 定 記 錄 日 期 名 列 股 東 名 冊 之 本 公 司 股 份 或 任 何 類 別 股 份 之 持 有 人，按 其 當 時 持 有 該 等 股 份 或 任 何 類 別 股 份 之 比 例 公 開 發 ...

此 乃 要 件 請 即 處 理 閣 下 如 對 本 通 函 之 任 何 內 容 或 應 採 取 之 行 動 有 任 何 疑 問，應 諮 詢 股 票 經 紀 或 其 他 註 冊 證 券 交 易 商、銀 行 經 理、律 師、專 業 會 計 師 或 其 他 專 業 顧 問。 閣 下 如 已 將 名 下 融 太 集 團 股 份 有 限 公 司 之 股 份 全 部 售 出 或 轉 讓，應 立 即 將 本 通 函 及 隨 附 之 委 派 代 表 書 送 交 買 主 或 承 讓 人 或 經 手 買 賣 或 轉 讓 之 銀 行、股 票 經 紀 或 其 他 代 理 商，以 便 轉 交 買 主 或 承 讓 人。 香 港 交 易 及 結 算 所 有 限 公 司 及 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 對 本 通 函 之 內 容 概 不 負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 明 確 表 示 概 不 就 因 本 通 函 全 部 或 任 何 部 份 內 容 而 產 生 或 因 倚 賴 該 等 內 容 而 引 致 之 任 何 損 失 承 擔 任 何 責 任。 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司 ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for 2025 decreased to HK$206 million, down 24% from HK$271 million in 2024[14] - Gross profit for 2025 was HK$38 million, a decline of 24% compared to HK$50 million in 2024[14] - Loss before interest expense and tax (LBIT) improved to HK$79 million in 2025 from HK$119 million in 2024[14] - The Group recorded a revenue of approximately HK$206 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, a decrease of 24% from HK$271 million in 2024[17] - Net loss attributable to owners of the Company was approximately HK$85 million, improving from a loss of HK$117 million in 2024, with loss per share decreasing to 1.47 HK cents from 2.03 HK cents[17] - The Group's gross profit decreased by 24% to approximately HK$38 million, but gross margin improved to 19% from 18% due to better margins in the printing business[35] - The Group recorded a loss before tax of approximately HK$86 million for the year, a decrease from HK$129 million in 2024[44] - Loss attributable to owners of the Company was approximately HK$85 million, with a loss per share of 1.47 HK cents, down from 2.03 HK cents in 2024[44] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HK$609 million in 2025, down from HK$755 million in 2024[14] - Shareholders' funds dropped to HK$57 million in 2025, a significant decrease from HK$142 million in 2024[14] - Current ratio slightly decreased to 0.66 in 2025 from 0.70 in 2024[14] - Gearing ratio increased to 2.32 in 2025 compared to 1.10 in 2024, indicating higher leverage[14] - Net gearing ratio rose to 1.90 in 2025 from 0.85 in 2024, reflecting increased debt relative to equity[14] - Total assets decreased by 19% to approximately HK$609 million, primarily due to the recognition of carrying costs of properties sold and fair value losses on investment properties[47] - Net current liabilities amounted to approximately HK$183 million, with a current ratio of 0.66 times, down from 0.70 times in 2024[47] Cost Management - Selling and marketing expenses dropped to approximately HK$9 million from HK$15 million, while administrative and other operating expenses decreased to approximately HK$36 million from HK$66 million, reflecting effective cost control measures[37] - The Group's finance costs decreased to approximately HK$7 million from HK$10 million in 2024, attributed to lower bank borrowings and a drop in the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate[46] Investment and Growth Opportunities - The Group anticipates a stable reduction in interest rates and gradual improvements in key economic indicators in China, fostering a recovery in global economic growth[21] - The Group is actively seeking growth-enhancing investment opportunities across various industries, leveraging its effective risk management and internal control systems[27] - The Group is exploring opportunities in the financial and asset management services markets to capture growth in the Hong Kong asset management sector[72] Governance and Risk Management - The Board is committed to high standards of corporate governance, ensuring compliance with the Corporate Governance Code throughout the year ended March 31, 2025[127] - The Group has established an effective risk management system to manage key risks and response plans[99] - Key risks facing the Group have been assessed and identified in terms of strategic, operational, and financial aspects[95] - The Group's governance structure aims to effectively manage risks, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks[129] Board Composition and Diversity - The composition of the Board as of March 31, 2025, includes a balanced mix of executive and independent non-executive directors, ensuring diverse expertise[135] - The Company has a strong focus on creating long-term sustainable growth and delivering value to stakeholders[128] - The Nomination Committee conducted two meetings during the year and maintained an appropriate balance of diversity perspectives on the Board[158] - The Company's measurable objective is to have at least one-sixth of the Board comprising females and at least one-third of the workforce (including senior management) comprising females[168] - As of March 31, 2025, one-fifth of the Board members are female, while approximately one-half of the workforce (including senior management) are female[170] Remuneration and Management - The Group's remuneration policy aims to provide fair market remuneration to attract, retain, and motivate high-quality staff[188] - The remuneration package and supplemental service agreements of executive Directors were reviewed and recommended for Board approval[199] - The annual remuneration of senior management members by band for the year ended 31 March 2025 is to be detailed in subsequent reports[195]

香 港 交 易 及 結 算 所 有 限 公 司 及 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 對 本 公 佈 之 內 容 概 不 負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 明 確 表 示 概 不 就 因 本 公 佈 全 部 或 任 何 部 份 內 容 而 產 生 或 因 倚 賴 該 等 內 容 而 引 致 之 任 何 損 失 承 擔 任 何 責 任。 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：1172） 截 至 二 零 二 五 年 三 月 三 十 一 日 止 年 度 之 全 年 業 績 融 太 集 團 股 份 有 限 公 司（「本 公 司」）董 事（「董 事」）會（「董 事 會」）公 佈 本 公 司 及 其 附 屬 公 司（統 稱「本 集 團」）截 至 二 零 二 五 年 三 月 三 十 一 日 止 年 度（「回 顧 年 度」）之 綜 合 業 績，連 同 截 至 二 零 二 四 年 三 月 三 十 一 日 止 年 度 之 同 期 比 較 數 字 如 下： | 財 | 務 | 摘 | 要 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ...

Key Points - As of June 10, 147 stocks reached their 52-week highs, with Rongtai Group (01172), Shide Global (00487), and Nanshun (Hong Kong) (00411) leading the high rate at 90.48%, 75.24%, and 56.25% respectively [1] - The highest closing prices for the top three stocks were 0.055, 0.144, and 12.980 respectively, with their peak prices reaching 0.080, 0.184, and 17.000 [1] - Other notable stocks that reached new highs include China Rare Earth (00769) at 24.64%, China Silver Group (00815) at 16.67%, and 51 Credit Card (02051) at 16.28% [1] - The report also highlights a list of stocks that reached their 52-week lows, with the lowest being Cornerstone Financial (08112) at -13.51% [4] - The stock market shows a mix of performance, with some stocks experiencing significant gains while others are declining [4][5]

Property Development - As of September 30, 2024, the Group sold 11 residential villas with a total gross floor area of approximately 3,500 sq m, contributing revenue of approximately HK$37 million[19] - The total carrying value of completed properties for sale and properties under development in Zigong City amounted to approximately HK$230 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HK$263 million on March 31, 2024[20] - The property development business recorded an operating loss of approximately HK$12 million for the period, compared to an operating loss of HK$41 million in the previous year[23] - The gross floor area of completed residential units delivered to customers in the Zhonggang Shenhai Forest Project was approximately 485,000 sq m as of September 30, 2024[18] - The project in Zigong City contributed revenue of approximately HK$31 million during the period, down from HK$52 million in the previous year[23] - The Group's remaining gross floor area available for sales recognition in the Zhonggang Shenhai Forest Project is approximately 500,000 sq m[18] - The property development segment reported a loss of approximately HK$12 million, improved from a loss of HK$41 million in 2023, with revenue generated from residential unit deliveries amounting to approximately HK$31 million[80] Printing Business - The Group's printing business revenue decreased to approximately HK$67 million, down from HK$84 million in the previous year, due to weak demand influenced by high inflation and geopolitical tensions[22] - The revenue from the printing business decreased to approximately HK$67 million, down from HK$84 million, due to soft demand caused by high inflation and geopolitical tensions[40] - The printing business revenue decreased to approximately HK$67 million from HK$84 million in 2023, while maintaining an operating profit of approximately HK$6 million[80] Financial Performance - The Group recorded consolidated revenue of approximately HK$101 million for the six months ended 30 September 2024, a decrease of 43% compared to HK$176 million in the same period last year[40] - Gross profit decreased by 32% to approximately HK$21 million, compared to HK$31 million in the previous year, while the gross margin increased to 20% from 17%[41] - The Group's loss attributable to owners was approximately HK$(37) million, a 31% improvement from a loss of HK$(54) million in the previous year[37] - A provision for impairment of stock of properties was approximately HK$9 million, down from HK$38 million, reflecting ongoing liquidity issues in the property market[42] - Selling and marketing expenses dropped to approximately HK$6 million from HK$9 million, and administrative expenses decreased to approximately HK$16 million from HK$22 million due to cost control measures[50] - The fair value loss from revaluation of investment properties was approximately HK$11 million, compared to HK$9 million in the previous year, influenced by weak market sentiment[52] - The Group recorded a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$6 million, up from HK$5 million in 2023, with a balance of approximately HK$42 million as of September 30, 2024[63] - The Group reported an EBITDA of HK$6.838 million, while the total loss before tax was HK$37.169 million[111] - The income tax credit for the period was HK$647,000, contributing to a total loss for the period of HK$36.522 million[111] Market Conditions - The Group remains cautious in monitoring the real estate market in Mainland China to optimize operations and maximize shareholder returns[19] - Management maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook on the global book printing and paper packaging market growth, implementing risk management and business development strategies[23] - The Group's financial position reflects a challenging market environment, influenced by weaker economic growth in Hong Kong and mainland China[86] - The Group's investment properties' market values were negatively impacted by weak market sentiment due to slower-than-expected economic growth in Mainland China and Hong Kong[80] Financial Position and Liabilities - Total assets decreased by 7% to approximately HK$703 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HK$755 million on March 31, 2024[62] - Net current liabilities increased to approximately HK$171 million, with a current ratio of 0.70 times, unchanged from March 31, 2024[62] - The Group's shareholders' funds decreased to HK$107 million from HK$142 million, representing a 25% decline[37] - The Group's bank borrowings amounted to HK$114,938,000 as of 30 September 2024, down from HK$129,432,000 as of 31 March 2024[154] - The Group has obtained a one-off waiver from the bank for financial covenants related to bank borrowings amounting to HK$96,000,000 as of 30 September 2024[156] - The Group breached a financial covenant on bank borrowing of HK$96,000,000 but obtained a one-off waiver from the bank on November 28, 2024, applicable only to the interim report for the six months ended September 30, 2024[182] Investment Strategy - The Group remains cautiously optimistic about the property investment business, focusing on long-term investment for stable income[194] - The Group is monitoring capital changes and rental yields, considering rebalancing the investment portfolio when ideal opportunities arise[195] - The Group is adopting a risk-return balanced investment strategy to monitor potential price and credit risks in the investment portfolio[196] - The Group is expanding into the financial and asset management services market to capitalize on opportunities in Hong Kong's asset management sector[196] Shareholder Information - The Group does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2024, consistent with the previous year[141] - The maximum number of shares issuable under options granted to each eligible participant in accordance with the Share Option Scheme is limited to 1% of the issued share capital of the Company[130] - The total number of shares available for issue under the Share Option Scheme is 577,919,666, representing approximately 10% of the issued share capital as at the date of the report[130] - The Group's issued and fully paid ordinary shares were 5,779,196,660, amounting to HK$577,920,000 as of September 30, 2024[171]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 101 million, a decrease of 43% compared to HKD 176 million for the same period in 2023[2] - Gross profit decreased by 32% to HKD 21 million from HKD 31 million year-on-year[2] - The loss attributable to equity holders of the company was HKD 37 million, a 31% improvement from a loss of HKD 54 million in the previous year[2] - Basic loss per share improved to HKD 0.63 from HKD 0.94, reflecting a 33% reduction in loss per share[4] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 36 million for the period, compared to a net loss of HKD 54 million in the previous year[4] - The group recorded a net loss of HKD 36,522,000 for the six months ending September 30, 2024[12] - The company recorded a net cash outflow from operating activities of approximately HKD 7 million, a significant decrease from a net inflow of HKD 23 million in 2023[66] - The group recorded a pre-tax loss of approximately HKD 37 million, an improvement from a loss of HKD 56 million in the previous year, primarily due to reduced losses in the property development segment[63] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased slightly to HKD 399 million from HKD 389 million, while total current liabilities rose to HKD 570 million from HKD 556 million[6] - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 304 million from HKD 366 million, primarily due to a decline in investment properties[8] - The company's total equity attributable to equity holders decreased to HKD 107 million from HKD 142 million[8] - The total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 703,491,000, compared to HKD 755,028,000 as of March 31, 2024[33] - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 596,224,000, compared to HKD 612,891,000 as of March 31, 2024[33] - The group had bank and other borrowings of approximately HKD 142 million as of September 30, 2024, with a capital debt ratio of 1.33[83] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from property sales for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 31,169,000, down from HKD 52,278,000 in 2023[37] - Revenue from external customers in Mainland China for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 34,993,000, compared to HKD 91,354,000 in 2023, indicating a decline of approximately 61.7%[34] - The revenue from sales of printed products for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 66,526,000, compared to HKD 83,628,000 in 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 20.5%[36] - The printing business revenue decreased to approximately HKD 67 million, down from HKD 84 million year-on-year, attributed to high inflation and geopolitical tensions leading to weak demand for printing products[56] Operational Efficiency and Strategy - The company plans to focus on improving operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities to enhance future performance[10] - The group is actively promoting completed properties to attract more customers and increase sales revenue over the next twelve months[15] - The group is seeking alternative financing and bank loans to meet existing financial obligations and future operational and capital expenditures[15] - The company remains cautiously optimistic about growth in the global printing and packaging market, implementing appropriate risk management and business development strategies[70] Financial Obligations and Waivers - The group has bank loans totaling HKD 114,938,000, with HKD 96,000,000 of these loans being in breach of financial covenants as of September 30, 2024[12] - The group has received a one-time waiver from the bank for the HKD 96,000,000 loan breach and has repaid approximately HKD 4,000,000[13] - The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis despite significant uncertainties regarding the group's ability to continue operations[12] - The group received a one-time waiver from the bank regarding financial covenants on a bank loan of HKD 96 million, applicable only to the interim report for the six months ended September 30, 2024[53] Cost Management - Other income and expenses showed a significant increase in losses, with net amounts of HKD (12 million) compared to HKD (3 million) in the previous year[4] - Selling and administrative expenses decreased to approximately HKD 6 million and HKD 16 million, respectively, due to cost control measures, down from HKD 9 million and HKD 22 million in the previous year[60] - Total financing costs decreased to HKD 3,957,000 in 2024 from HKD 5,117,000 in 2023, a reduction of 22.7%[43] Employee and Operational Metrics - The group employed 117 staff members as of September 30, 2024, down from 119 on March 31, 2024, and offers various employee benefits including performance-based compensation and medical insurance[88] - The company delivered approximately 3,000 square meters of residential units during the period, down from 4,300 square meters in 2023[71] Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The group anticipates continued high inflation and relatively high interest rates in 2025, with global economic growth expected to slow down[85] - The group will focus on innovative design, quality management, and production efficiency to strengthen existing customer relationships and enhance competitive advantages in the printing business[85]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, was HKD 271 million, a decrease of 35% compared to HKD 417 million for the previous year[2] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 50 million, down 14% from HKD 58 million year-on-year[2] - The loss attributable to shareholders was HKD 117 million, a 67% improvement from a loss of HKD 353 million in the previous year[2] - Basic loss per share was HKD 2.03, a 67% decrease from HKD 6.11 in the prior year[2] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 123 million for the year, compared to a loss of HKD 387 million in the previous year, showing a positive trend in financial performance[4] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 129,274,000, with a net loss for the year amounting to HKD 117,417,000[24] - The group recorded a pre-tax loss of approximately HKD 129 million, a decrease from HKD 361 million in the previous year, with a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 117 million, down from HKD 353 million[73] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 352,847 million for the year ended March 31, 2023[25] Assets and Liabilities - Total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 142 million from HKD 265 million, a decline of 46%[2] - Total assets as of March 31, 2024, were valued at HKD 755,028,000, while total liabilities amounted to HKD 612,891,000[24] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 555 million from HKD 677 million, indicating improved financial management[6] - The group's total assets decreased by 25% to approximately HKD 755 million, down from HKD 1,004 million in the previous year, mainly due to the recognition of costs for sold properties[75] - The group had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HKD 35 million and restricted bank deposits of about HKD 10 million as of March 31, 2024[103] - The net debt position of the group was approximately HKD 121 million, compared to HKD 151 million in 2023[103] - The capital debt ratio increased to 1.10 from 0.71 in 2023, with total bank and other borrowings of approximately HKD 156 million[109] Operational Segments - Total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, was HKD 271,012,000, with property development contributing HKD 132,665,000, printing HKD 130,915,000, and property investment HKD 7,432,000[24] - The EBITDA for the property development segment was HKD (34,630,000), indicating a significant operational loss[24] - The printing segment achieved an EBITDA of HKD 8,024,000, reflecting a positive performance compared to other segments[24] - The group’s operational segments are assessed based on EBIT and EBITDA metrics, highlighting the financial performance of each segment[21] - The property development business recorded an operating loss of approximately HKD 35 million in 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 330 million in 2022[79] - The printing business generated an operating profit of approximately HKD 5 million in 2023, recovering from an operating loss of HKD 3 million in 2022, despite a revenue decrease to approximately HKD 131 million from HKD 175 million[83] - The group’s property investment business recorded an operating loss of approximately HKD 74 million in 2023, compared to an operating profit of HKD 5 million in 2022, primarily due to unrealized revaluation losses[85] Market and Strategic Initiatives - The group continues to explore strategic initiatives for market expansion and potential acquisitions to enhance its business portfolio[20] - The group continues to monitor the real estate market in mainland China to optimize property development operations and maximize shareholder returns[81] - The management maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook on the global printing and packaging market, implementing appropriate risk management and business development strategies[84] - The group plans to explore opportunities in the financial and asset management services market in Hong Kong to capitalize on the asset management market[99] Financial Management and Governance - The company did not adopt any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that would significantly impact its financial statements[12] - The company is currently evaluating the impact of new accounting standards but has not identified any significant effects on its performance or financial position[12] - The group has received a one-time waiver from the bank regarding financial covenants on bank loans amounting to HKD 104 million[56] - The group agreed to maintain a certain level of tangible net worth and total borrowings during the waiver period[118] - The group has not engaged in any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates for the year ended March 31, 2024[117] - The group maintains sufficient public float as required by listing rules as of March 31, 2024[130] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance principles outlined in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules as of March 31, 2024[136] Employee and Operational Changes - The group employed 119 staff as of March 31, 2024, down from 157 in 2023, and offers various employee benefits including performance bonuses and training[113] - The company has not declared any interim or final dividends for the year ending March 31, 2024, consistent with the previous year[60] Auditor's Report - The preliminary financial results for the year ending March 31, 2024, have been audited and confirmed by the independent auditor, with no discrepancies noted[137] - The independent auditor's report does not provide any opinions or conclusions regarding the preliminary financial results published[137]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, was HKD 271 million, a decrease of 35% compared to HKD 416 million for the previous year[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 50 million, down 14% from HKD 58 million year-on-year[4] - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 117 million, a 67% improvement from a loss of HKD 353 million in the previous year[4] - Loss per share was HKD 2.03, compared to HKD 6.11 in the prior year, reflecting a 67% reduction in losses[4] - The overall comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders was HKD 123 million, compared to HKD 387 million in the previous year, indicating a positive trend in financial recovery[6] - The company recorded a net loss of HKD 117 million for the year, compared to a net loss of HKD 353 million in the previous year, showing a trend towards improved financial performance[6] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 117,417,000 for the fiscal year 2024, compared to a net loss of HKD 352,847,000 in 2023, showing an improvement in loss reduction[18] - The group's net loss before tax was approximately HKD 129 million, compared to HKD 361 million in 2023, with a loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 117 million[52] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 142 million, down 46% from HKD 265 million year-on-year[4] - Total assets as of March 31, 2024, amounted to HKD 755,028,000, down from HKD 1,003,773,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of about 25%[18] - Total liabilities decreased from HKD 676,811,000 in 2023 to HKD 555,683,000 in 2024, a reduction of approximately 18%[8] - The company's net assets decreased from HKD 265,321,000 in 2023 to HKD 142,137,000 in 2024, a decline of around 47%[8] - The total equity attributable to the company's shareholders decreased from HKD 265,321,000 in 2023 to HKD 142,137,000 in 2024, a decrease of approximately 47%[8] - The company's cash and bank balances decreased from HKD 37,002,000 in 2023 to HKD 35,308,000 in 2024, a decline of about 5%[7] - The company’s accounts receivable decreased from HKD 41,897,000 in 2023 to HKD 32,848,000 in 2024, a decline of about 22%[7] - The current ratio decreased to 0.70 times from 0.83 times in 2023, reflecting changes in current assets and liabilities[54] Operational Performance - The company experienced a significant reduction in administrative expenses, which increased to HKD 66 million from HKD 52 million, indicating a rise in operational costs[6] - The EBITDA for the property development segment was reported at (HKD 34,630,000), while the printing segment showed a positive EBITDA of HKD 8,024,000, indicating significant performance disparity among segments[18] - The property investment segment reported a loss before interest and tax (LBIT) of (HKD 74,200,000) for the fiscal year 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 4,889,000 in 2023[18] - The administrative segment incurred a loss of (HKD 13,960,000) in 2024, which is an increase from the previous year's loss of (HKD 28,435,000)[18] - The real estate development business reported an operating loss of approximately HKD 35 million, an improvement from a loss of HKD 330 million in the previous year, with revenue contribution from projects amounting to approximately HKD 85 million[58] - The printing business achieved an operating profit of approximately HKD 5 million, a turnaround from an operating loss of HKD 3 million in the previous year, despite a revenue decrease to approximately HKD 131 million[62] Market and Strategic Outlook - The company plans to focus on new product development and market expansion strategies to enhance future revenue streams[6] - The group maintains a cautious optimism regarding the outlook for its property investment business, aiming to provide stable income sources[66] - The group plans to expand its financial and asset management services market in Hong Kong to capitalize on opportunities in the Greater Bay Area[68] - The group anticipates a gradual stabilization of global interest rates, which may support economic growth recovery in the coming years[74] - The group is committed to effective risk management and internal control systems to navigate market volatility and seek growth opportunities across various industries[76] Customer and Revenue Diversification - The company had no major customers contributing over 10% of total revenue during the fiscal year, indicating a diversified customer base[20] Other Financial Metrics - The company did not declare a final dividend for the year ending March 31, 2024, consistent with the previous year[30] - The company has received a one-time waiver from the bank regarding financial covenants for bank borrowings amounting to HKD 104,000,000[38] - The company sold four office properties in mainland China for a total consideration of approximately RMB 25.56 million[40] - The company reported a tax expense of HKD 3,346,000 for the year, up from HKD 1,272,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 163.5%[29] - Deferred tax assets were reported at HKD 20,120,000 in 2024, compared to HKD 6,206,000 in 2023, indicating a significant increase of approximately 223.5%[29] - The group recorded consolidated revenue of approximately HKD 271 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, a decrease of 35% compared to HKD 417 million in 2023[46] - Gross profit decreased by 14% to approximately HKD 50 million, while the gross profit margin increased to 18% from 14% in the previous year[46]

Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Group recorded a consolidated revenue of approximately HK$176 million, representing a 22% increase from HK$144 million in the same period last year [12]. - The gross profit increased by 55% to approximately HK$31 million, up from HK$20 million in the previous year, with a gross margin of 17% compared to 14% in 2022 [16]. - The Group recorded a loss before tax of approximately HK$56 million for the period, a significant improvement from a loss of HK$179 million in 2022 [28]. - The Group's basic and diluted loss per share improved to (0.94) HK cents, a 69% reduction from (2.99) HK cents in the previous year [12]. - Loss for the period decreased to HK$54,432,000, compared to HK$172,727,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a reduction of 68.5% [150]. - The total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the Company was HK$57,758,000, down from HK$212,230,000 in 2022 [150]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from property development projects increased significantly to approximately HK$89 million, compared to HK$35 million in the last corresponding period [15]. - Revenue from the printing business decreased to approximately HK$84 million, down from HK$106 million, due to soft demand caused by high inflation in Europe and the USA [15]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, total revenue was HK$175,981,000, with segment revenues of HK$88,887,000 from property development, HK$83,628,000 from printing, and HK$3,466,000 from property investment [197]. Asset and Liability Management - Total assets decreased by 14% to approximately HK$868 million as of 30 September 2023, down from HK$1,004 million on 31 March 2023 [31]. - Shareholders' funds decreased by 22% to HK$208 million from HK$265 million as of March 31, 2023 [12]. - The Group's net current liabilities increased to approximately HK$156 million, with a current ratio of 0.74 times as of 30 September 2023 [31]. - The Group's bank and other borrowings totaled approximately HK$172 million, with a gearing ratio of 0.83, up from 0.71 as of March 31, 2023 [67]. Operational Challenges - A provision for impairment of stock of properties was charged at approximately HK$38 million, down from HK$153 million in the previous year, reflecting ongoing liquidity issues in the property market [17]. - The overall real estate market in Mainland China experienced a year-on-year drop in contracted residential property sales, prompting developers to offer discounts to stimulate sales [17]. - The property development segment reported an operating loss of approximately HK$41 million, reduced from HK$162 million in 2022, with revenue generated from residential unit deliveries amounting to approximately HK$52 million [37]. Cash Flow and Financing - The net cash inflow from operating activities was approximately HK$23 million, a turnaround from a net cash outflow of approximately HK$20 million in 2022 [32]. - The Group's cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately HK$42 million from HK$37 million as of March 31, 2023 [68]. - The Group plans to seek alternative financing and bank borrowing to settle existing financial obligations and future capital expenditures [175]. Market Outlook and Strategy - The management remains cautiously optimistic about growth opportunities in the global book printing and paper packaging markets, implementing risk management strategies [50]. - The Group remains cautiously optimistic about the property investment business, focusing on long-term investments to provide stable income [58]. - Looking ahead to 2024, inflation and interest rates are expected to remain high, with global economic growth projected to slow down [72]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, Qingda Developments Limited holds 1,905,583,473 ordinary shares, representing approximately 32.97% of the Company [85]. - The Share Option Scheme allows for the issuance of 577,919,666 ordinary shares, which is approximately 10% of the issued share capital as of the report date [98]. - The Board resolved not to recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year [108]. Corporate Governance - The Company has adhered to all code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code throughout the six months ended September 30, 2023 [126][129]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial information for the six months ended September 30, 2023, discussing risk management and financial reporting matters [134][139].