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德莱建业(01546) - 於二零二五年八月二十五日举行之股东周年大会投票表决结果;及修订现有组织章...
2025-08-25 10:37
德萊建業集團有限公司 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告的內容概不 負責,對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明,並明確表示,概不對因本公告 全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責 任。 THELLOY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED (於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司) 概無股東須按照上市規則要求於二零二五年股東周年大會上就提呈決議案放 棄投票。概無股東在本公司日期為二零二五年七月三十一日之通函(「通函」) 中表示其擬於二零二五年股東周年大會上就任何提呈決議案投反對票或放棄 投票。 (股份代號:1546) 於二零二五年八月二十五日舉行之 股東周年大會投票表決結果;及 修訂現有組織章程大綱及細則及採納新組織章程大綱及細則 刊載於股東周年大會通告內的所有提呈決議案已於二零二五年股東周年大 會上以投票表決方式獲股東正式通過。 於二零二五年八月二十五日舉行之股東周年大會投票表決結果 德萊建業集團有限公司(「本公司」)之董事會(分別為「董事」及「董事會」)欣然 宣佈,刊載於日期為二零二五年七月三十一日之本公司股東周年大會通告內 的所有提呈決議案(分別為「股 ...
德莱建业(01546) - 截至二零二五年七月三十一日止月份之股份发行人的证券变动月报表
2025-08-01 08:45
FF301 股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年7月31日 狀態: 新提交 呈交日期: 2025年8月1日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 01546 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 2,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.01 HKD | | | 20,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | | HKD | | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 2,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.01 HKD | | | 20,000,000 | 本月底法定/註冊股本總額: HKD 20,000,000 第 1 頁 共 ...
德莱建业(01546) - 於二零二五年八月二十五日(星期一)举行之股东周年大会(或其续会)适用之代...
2025-07-30 08:39
THELLOY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED 德萊建業集團有限公司 (於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司) (股份代號:1546) 於二零二五年八月二十五日(星期一)舉行之股東周年大會 (或其續會)適用之代表委任表格 本人╱吾等 (附註1) 地址為 日期:二零二五年 月 日 簽署 (附註5) : 茲委任 (附註3) 大會主席或 地址為 為本人╱吾等之受委代表,代表本人╱吾等出席本公司謹訂於二零二五年八月二十五日(星期一)上午十一時正透過電子投票系統舉行 之股東周年大會(及其續會),以考慮並酌情通過召開股東周年大會的通告所載之決議案,並於該大會(及其續會)上代表本人╱吾等依 照下列欄內所示以本人╱吾等之名義就決議案投票表決。 | | 普通決議案 | (附註4) 贊成 | (附註4) 反對 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | 省覽及採納本公司截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度的經審核綜合財務報表以及 | | | | | 本公司董事(「董事」)會報告及獨立核數師報告。 | | | | 2. | (a) 重選薛汝衡先生為執行董事。 | | | | | (b) 重選林治平 ...
德莱建业(01546) - 股东周年大会通告
2025-07-30 08:39
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,概不對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的任何損失承擔任何責任。 THELLOY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED 德萊建業集團有限公司 (於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司) (股份代號:1546) 股東周年大會通告 玆通告德萊建業集團有限公司(「本公司」)謹訂於二零二五年八月二十五日(星期一) 上午十一時正透過電子投票系統舉行股東周年大會(「股東周年大會」),藉以處理下 列事項: 普通決議案 1 1. 省覽及採納本公司截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度的經審核綜合財務報 表以及本公司董事(「董事」)會報告及獨立核數師(「獨立核數師」)報告; 2. (a) 重選薛汝衡先生為執行董事; (b) 重選林治平先生為執行董事; (c) 重選黃廣安先生為獨立非執行董事; (d) 授權董事會(「董事會」)釐定各董事之酬金; 3. 續聘德勤 • 關黃陳方會計師行為獨立核數師,任期直至下屆股東周年大會結 束,並授權董事會釐定其酬金; 4. 「動議: 2 (a) 在本決議案 ...
德莱建业(01546) - 建议(1)授出发行及购回股份之一般授权;(2)扩大发行授权;(3)重选退...
2025-07-30 08:37
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 閣下之持牌證券交易商或 註冊證券機構、銀行經理、律師、專業會計師或其他專業顧問。 閣下如已出售或轉讓名下所有德萊建業集團有限公司(「本公司」)股份,應立即將本通函連同 隨附之代表委任表格送交買主或承讓人或經手買賣或轉讓之銀行、持牌證券交易商、註冊證 券機構或其他代理,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分內容而產生 或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 THELLOY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED 德萊建業集團有限公司 (於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司) (股份代號:1546) 建議 (1)授出發行及購回股份之一般授權; (2)擴大發行授權; (3)重選退任董事及繼續委任任職逾九年之獨立非執行董事; (4)續聘獨立核數師; (5)建議修訂現有組織章程大綱及細則及採納新組織章程大綱及細則; 及 股東周年大會通告 德萊建業集團有限公司謹訂於二零二五年八月二十五日(星期一)上午 ...
德莱建业(01546) - 2025 - 年度业绩
2025-06-26 14:47
• 於本年度,本集團錄得總收入約400,200,000港元,較上年度增加約 55.1%。 • 於本年度,本公司擁有人應佔虧損約51,400,000港元(上年度本公司擁有 人應佔溢利:約8,300,000港元)。 • 董事會不建議就本年度派付末期股息。 全年業績 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,概不對因本公 告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何 責任。 THELLOY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED 德萊建業集團有限公司 (於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司) (股份代號:1546) 截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度 全年業績公告 摘要 1 德萊建業集團有限公司(「本公司」)董事(「董事」)會(「董事會」)欣然宣佈本公 司及其附屬公司(統稱為「本集團」)截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度(「本 年度」)之全年業績,連同截至二零二四年三月三十一日止年度(「上年度」)之 經審核比較數字如下: 綜合損益及其他全面收益表 截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度 | | | 二零二五年 | 二零二 ...
德莱建业(01546) - 2025 - 中期财报
2024-12-12 08:30
Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group's revenue was approximately HKD 180,700,000, an increase of 41.7% compared to HKD 127,500,000 for the same period last year[2]. - The group reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of approximately HKD 13,800,000, compared to a profit of HKD 240,000 in the previous period[2]. - The basic loss per share for the period was approximately HKD 1.72, compared to earnings of HKD 0.03 per share in the prior period[2]. - The group's gross profit decreased to HKD 4,501,000 from HKD 18,244,000, reflecting a significant decline in profitability[4]. - The group recorded a net loss of approximately HKD 13,793,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 240,000 for the same period in 2023[47]. - The group's total revenue increased by approximately 41.7% from about HKD 127,500,000 to approximately HKD 180,700,000, primarily due to significant progress in several major projects[75]. - Direct costs rose by approximately 61.3% from about HKD 109,200,000 to approximately HKD 176,100,000, driven by increased subcontracting and direct employee costs[76]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately 75.3%, from HKD 18,200,000 to about HKD 4,500,000, resulting in a gross profit margin decline from 14.3% to 2.5%[77]. - Other income fell by approximately 82.6% from about HKD 517,000 to approximately HKD 944,000, mainly due to a decrease in government subsidies and rental income[78]. - The group recorded a net loss of approximately HKD 13,800,000, compared to a profit of about HKD 240,000 in the previous period, primarily due to increased direct and financing costs[84]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to HKD 166,366,000 from HKD 135,050,000, indicating improved liquidity[8]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 224,661,000 from HKD 180,765,000, indicating a rise in financial obligations[8]. - As of September 30, 2024, trade payables totaled HKD 118,633,000, an increase from HKD 104,105,000 as of March 31, 2024[54]. - Non-current assets, excluding interests in joint ventures and rental deposits, were valued at HKD 94,689,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 97,461,000 as of March 31, 2024[33]. - The group's equity in joint ventures amounted to HKD 121,229,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 119,793,000 as of March 31, 2024[62]. - The group's gearing ratio increased to approximately 67.7% from 43.5% as of March 31, 2024, calculated based on bank borrowings and lease liabilities over total equity[88]. Cash Flow and Working Capital - The net cash used in operating activities was HKD 28,112,000, compared to HKD 14,016,000 in the previous period, highlighting increased cash outflow[20]. - The group's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 30,052,000, slightly down from HKD 30,308,000 in the previous year[20]. - As of September 30, 2024, the group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HKD 32,100,000, down from HKD 34,100,000 as of March 31, 2024[87]. - The group has sufficient working capital to meet its financial obligations for at least the next twelve months, supported by undrawn bank credit facilities of HKD 245,199,000[7]. - The group maintained a current ratio of approximately 0.74 as of September 30, 2024, slightly down from 0.75 as of March 31, 2024[87]. Employee and Operational Costs - The group reported total employee costs of HKD 8,975,000, a decrease from HKD 9,452,000 in the previous year[41]. - The group experienced a significant increase in direct costs, which rose to HKD 176,170,000 from HKD 109,234,000, impacting overall profitability[4]. - The group employed 155 staff as of September 30, 2024, an increase from 133 employees as of March 31, 2024[95]. Dividends and Share Capital - The group did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the period, consistent with the previous period[2]. - The group did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024[46]. - As of September 30, 2024, Mr. Lin holds 580,000,000 shares, representing 72.5% of the issued share capital[112]. - The issued share capital as of September 30, 2024, is 800,000,000 shares[114]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any shares during the reporting period[125]. - There are no provisions regarding preemptive rights in the company's articles of association[126]. - The company has a stock option plan approved in September 2015, allowing for the issuance of 80,000,000 shares, representing 10% of the issued shares[129]. - No stock options have been granted, exercised, canceled, or lapsed under the stock option plan since its adoption[130]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted corporate governance principles and complies with applicable codes, with a noted deviation regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[108]. - The audit committee, established on September 22, 2015, is responsible for reviewing financial information and monitoring the company's financial reporting system[131]. - The interim consolidated financial statements for the period were reviewed by the audit committee and deemed to comply with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements[131]. Market and Industry Insights - Hong Kong's GDP growth slowed to 1.8% year-on-year in Q3 2024, down from 3.2% in Q2 2024, primarily due to a 1.4% decline in private consumption expenditure[67]. - The local construction industry saw a 16% increase in spending in the first half of 2024, driven by significant public sector construction activities[67]. - The group is focusing on ongoing projects, including public parking facilities and new educational buildings, while emphasizing quality, safety, and sustainability[67]. - The group has been recognized with the "Sustainable Development Contribution Gold Award" by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency for its contributions to promoting green building[68]. - The company is committed to technological innovation and productivity enhancement, expanding the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and utilizing AI for site safety[68]. - The group is collaborating with tech startups to develop new solutions for improving site safety through the Hong Kong Construction Industry Safety Fund[68]. - The company aims to implement energy-saving measures and achieve waste reduction and emission targets, earning recognition as a green organization by the Environmental Campaign Committee[68]. Investments and Acquisitions - The group has a significant investment in Great Glory, valued at HKD 188,650,000, representing over 5% of the total assets as of September 30, 2024[98]. - The group did not engage in any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries during the reporting period[100]. - As of September 30, 2024, the group has no other significant investments[101]. - The group provided a bank guarantee of HKD 124,000,000 for financing to World Partners, with a liability limited to 34.3% of the guaranteed debt[102]. - There are no major investment or capital asset acquisition plans for the next twelve months[107].
德莱建业(01546) - 2025 - 中期业绩
2024-11-21 11:06
Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group's revenue was approximately HKD 180.7 million, an increase of 41.7% compared to HKD 127.5 million for the same period last year[2]. - The loss attributable to the company's owners for the period was approximately HKD 13.8 million, compared to a profit of HKD 240,000 for the same period last year[2]. - The basic loss per share for the period was approximately HKD 1.72, compared to earnings of HKD 0.03 per share for the same period last year[3]. - The group's gross profit for the period was HKD 4.5 million, down from HKD 18.2 million in the previous period, indicating a significant decline in profitability[3]. - Total revenue from construction contracts amounted to HKD 180,671,000, representing a 41.7% increase from HKD 127,478,000 in the previous year[24]. - Direct costs rose by approximately 61.3% from about HKD 109.2 million to approximately HKD 176.1 million, driven by increased subcontracting and direct employee costs[63]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately 75.3% to about HKD 4.5 million, with the overall gross profit margin dropping from 14.3% to 2.5% due to inflation-related cost increases[64]. - Other income fell by approximately 82.6% from about HKD 517,000 to approximately HKD 944,000, mainly due to a decrease in government subsidies and rental income[65]. - The company recorded a net loss of approximately HKD 13.8 million, compared to a profit of about HKD 240,000 in the previous period, primarily due to increased direct and financing costs[70]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The net cash used in operating activities was HKD 28.1 million, compared to HKD 14.0 million for the same period last year, reflecting increased cash outflows[11]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 30.1 million, down from HKD 32.1 million at the beginning of the period[11]. - As of September 30, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HKD 32.1 million, down from HKD 34.1 million as of March 31, 2024[72]. - The company believes it has sufficient working capital to meet its financial obligations for at least the next twelve months[17]. - The company maintains a prudent treasury policy, ensuring a healthy liquidity position through continuous credit assessments and monitoring of cash flow[74]. Assets and Liabilities - The group's total non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 216.5 million, a slight decrease from HKD 217.8 million as of March 31, 2024[5]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 224.7 million from HKD 180.8 million, indicating a rise in financial obligations[5]. - Non-current assets (excluding interests in joint ventures and rental deposits) were valued at HKD 94,689,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 97,461,000 as of March 31, 2024[21]. - The group’s total liabilities, including trade and other payables, reached HKD 118,633,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 104,105,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of 14.0%[41]. - The company's gearing ratio increased to approximately 67.7% from 43.5% as of March 31, 2024, indicating a rise in financial leverage[73]. Employee and Operational Costs - Employee costs totaled HKD 8,975,000, a decrease of 5% from HKD 9,452,000 in the previous year[28]. - Interest expenses for the period were HKD 2,927,000, an increase of 51.3% compared to HKD 1,937,000 in the previous year[26]. Shareholder and Corporate Governance - The board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the period, consistent with the previous period[2]. - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[32]. - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions, except for the deviation regarding the roles of the Chairman and CEO[89]. - The audit committee, established on September 22, 2015, is responsible for reviewing financial information and overseeing the company's financial reporting system[109]. - The interim financial statements have been reviewed by the audit committee and are deemed to comply with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements[109]. Investments and Future Commitments - The company has committed to provide additional funding of HKD 188.65 million to Great Glory for land acquisition, with an outstanding commitment of HKD 84.8 million as of September 30, 2024[78]. - The company holds a 49% equity stake in Great Glory, with a book value of approximately HKD 121,200,000, accounting for about 31.7% of total assets as of September 30, 2024[82]. - The investment in Great Glory is expected to enhance the company's commercial interests in the Hong Kong property market and create synergies with existing construction operations[82]. - The company has not engaged in any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the reporting period[83]. - There are no plans for major investments or capital asset acquisitions in the next twelve months[88]. Market and Industry Insights - The group reported a significant increase in construction expenditure in the local building industry, with a growth of 16% in the first half of 2024, driven by public sector construction activities[56]. - The group is focusing on quality, safety, and sustainability in project management, receiving recognition from the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency for contributions to sustainable development[56]. - The group continues to advance existing projects, including public parking facilities and educational building projects, emphasizing the use of environmentally friendly technologies[56]. Miscellaneous - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any shares during the reporting period, and as of September 30, 2024, there are no treasury shares held[103]. - The stock option plan allows for the issuance of up to 80,000,000 shares, representing 10% of the issued shares, with no specific limit for service providers[107]. - There are no significant events after the reporting period up to the date of this announcement[87].
德莱建业(01546) - 2024 - 年度业绩
2024-06-27 00:17
Financial Performance - The total revenue for the year was approximately HKD 258,000,000, a slight decrease of about 0.4% compared to the previous year[10]. - The profit attributable to the owners of the company was approximately HKD 8,300,000, a decrease of about 34.6% from the previous year[10]. - The gross profit for the year was HKD 30,229,000, down from HKD 46,311,000 in the previous year[12]. - Total revenue for the year 2024 was HKD 257,992,000, a slight decrease from HKD 259,138,000 in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 0.45%[49]. - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 8,279,000 for 2024, down from HKD 12,660,000 in 2023, indicating a decrease of 34.38%[61]. - The total profit and comprehensive income for the year decreased from approximately HKD 12,700,000 to about HKD 8,300,000, a reduction of approximately HKD 4,400,000, primarily due to increased direct costs and financing costs, as well as a decrease in subsidies received from the Hong Kong government's employment support scheme[130]. Expenses and Liabilities - The administrative expenses increased to HKD 34,977,000 from HKD 32,939,000 in the previous year[12]. - The financing costs rose to HKD 4,510,000 from HKD 2,601,000 in the previous year[12]. - The company incurred direct costs of HKD 39,480,000 in 2024, compared to HKD 34,562,000 in 2023, marking an increase of 14.00%[72]. - The interest expense on bank loans rose to HKD 4,435,000 in 2024 from HKD 2,470,000 in 2023, an increase of 79.73%[57]. - The group’s total liabilities include accrued expenses of HKD 7,221 thousand in 2024, up from HKD 4,832 thousand in 2023, indicating increased operational costs[83]. - The net current liabilities amounted to HKD 45,715,000, compared to HKD 15,536,000 in the previous year[14]. Assets and Equity - The total assets less current liabilities were HKD 172,087,000, an increase from HKD 163,943,000 in the previous year[16]. - The equity attributable to owners of the company increased to HKD 169,678,000 from HKD 161,399,000 in the previous year[16]. - Non-current assets as of March 31, 2024, were valued at HKD 97,461,000, up from HKD 93,405,000 in 2023, representing a growth of 4.56%[53]. - The group maintained a cash balance of approximately HKD 34.1 million as of March 31, 2024, down from HKD 68 million the previous year[112]. Revenue Sources - Major clients contributed significantly to revenue, with Client A generating HKD 106,902 thousand in 2024, up from HKD 64,834 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 65.1%[37]. - Revenue from building construction services increased significantly by approximately 96.4%, from about HKD 96.2 million to approximately HKD 188.9 million[106]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year[10]. - The company did not declare any dividends for the years ending 2024 and 2023, maintaining a consistent policy of no dividend distribution[60]. - The board does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year, which is zero for 2023[131]. Employee and Operational Insights - Total employee costs increased from HKD 52,446 thousand in 2023 to HKD 58,347 thousand in 2024, representing an increase of about 11.5%[74]. - The group employed 133 staff as of March 31, 2024, an increase from 99 in 2023, primarily due to the new contract obtained[137]. - The group is focused on recruiting and training young talent to develop expertise in the industry, addressing the aging workforce issue[87]. Market and Strategic Outlook - The group anticipates challenges in the construction market due to labor shortages and rising costs but remains cautiously optimistic about converting these challenges into opportunities[87]. - The group aims to modernize construction processes through innovative technologies and prefabrication methods, enhancing its capabilities in sustainable construction[87]. Accounting and Compliance - The group expects no significant impact on its consolidated financial statements from the application of other revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards in the foreseeable future[29]. - The group has not early adopted any of the revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that have been issued but are not yet effective[27]. - The group has clarified the classification of liabilities as current or non-current based on the revised standards, which will not significantly affect its financial position[30].
德莱建业(01546) - 2024 - 中期财报
2023-12-06 08:41
Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 127,500,000, an increase from HKD 104,800,000 in the previous period, representing a growth of about 21.6%[2] - The profit attributable to the owners of the company for the period was approximately HKD 200,000, a significant decrease from approximately HKD 2,500,000 in the previous period, reflecting a decline of about 92%[2] - The basic earnings per share for the period was approximately HKD 0.03, down from HKD 0.32 in the previous period, indicating a decrease of about 90.6%[2] - The group's gross profit for the period was HKD 18,244,000, compared to HKD 17,417,000 in the previous period, showing a slight increase of about 4.7%[4] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 240,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of 90.6% compared to HKD 2,541,000 in the same period of 2022[35] - Total profit and comprehensive income decreased from approximately HKD 2,500,000 to about HKD 200,000, mainly due to reduced subsidies and increased financing costs[67] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The net cash used in operating activities for the period was HKD 14,016,000, an improvement from HKD 73,019,000 in the previous period, indicating a reduction in cash outflow[12] - The group's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 30,308,000, down from HKD 66,028,000 at the end of the previous period, representing a decrease of about 54%[12] - The total trade receivables and other receivables, net of expected credit losses, decreased to HKD 36,629,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 61,381,000 as of March 31, 2023[40] - The total trade payables as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 53,154,000, a decrease from HKD 75,197,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a reduction of 29.3%[44] - The group has available financing of HKD 190,899,000 as of September 30, 2023, which can be utilized if necessary, ensuring sufficient working capital for at least the next twelve months[18] Assets and Liabilities - The total non-current assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 194,228,000, compared to HKD 179,479,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of about 8.2%[5] - The group's net current liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 31,151,000, compared to HKD 15,536,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a deterioration in liquidity position[7] - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 91,189,000, a slight decrease from HKD 93,405,000 as of March 31, 2023[21] - The group's gearing ratio as of September 30, 2023, was approximately 39.4%, a slight decrease from 40.5% as of March 31, 2023[71] Employee and Operational Costs - The total employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were HKD 9,452,000, up from HKD 8,664,000 in the same period of 2022, indicating a rise of 9.1%[30] - Direct costs increased by approximately 24.9% from about HKD 87,400,000 to approximately HKD 109,200,000, consistent with revenue growth during the period[60] - Gross profit rose to approximately HKD 18,200,000, an increase of about 4.8%, while the overall gross profit margin decreased from 16.6% to 14.3% due to inflation and rising subcontracting costs[61] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the period, consistent with the previous period where no dividend was declared[2] - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[34] - The company has a total of 800,000,000 shares issued as of September 30, 2023[89] - Mr. Lin holds 580,000,000 shares, representing 72.5% of the company's issued share capital[88] Governance and Compliance - The board consists of six directors, including three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balance of power[86] - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for directors' securities transactions and confirmed compliance during the period[87] - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions, except for the deviation regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[86] - The Audit Committee was established on September 22, 2015, and its responsibilities include reviewing the relationship with external auditors and monitoring financial reporting systems[103] - The interim financial statements for the period were unaudited but reviewed by external auditors and the Audit Committee, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards[103] Strategic Initiatives and Market Outlook - The group is collaborating with a technology company to develop new solutions to enhance site safety, aligning with the latest policies on smart site safety systems[56] - The group aims to expand its innovative modular construction project design capabilities and increase the application of building information modeling technology[56] - The group anticipates that the time required for global economic recovery will be longer than expected, with interest rates likely to remain high for an extended period[57] - The group secured a major contract valued at approximately HKD 518,000,000 for the construction of the Anderson Road Quarry Park, further solidifying its order book[53] Other Financial Information - Other income decreased by approximately 74.0% from about HKD 2,000,000 to approximately HKD 500,000, primarily due to reduced subsidies from the Employment Support Scheme[62] - Financing costs increased significantly from HKD 400,000 to approximately HKD 2,000,000, attributed to rising bank borrowing rates[65] - The company acquired property, plant, and equipment amounting to approximately HKD 1,526,000 during the period, compared to HKD 2,497,000 in the previous period[37] - The bank interest income increased to HKD 39,000 in 2023 from HKD 4,000 in 2022, showing a significant growth of 875%[27] - The group holds a significant investment in a joint venture valued at HKD 188,650,000, representing over 5% of total assets as of September 30, 2023[78] - The number of employees increased from 99 to 115 during the period, reflecting the company's efforts to attract and retain high-performing staff[76]