Financial Performance - For the nine months ended July 31, 2023, revenue decreased by approximately 8% to HKD 68,568,000 compared to HKD 74,341,000 for the same period in 2022[2]. - Profit attributable to owners for the nine months ended July 31, 2023, decreased by approximately 51% to HKD 2,185,000, down from HKD 4,453,000 in the same period of 2022[2]. - Basic earnings per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2023, decreased by approximately 51% to HKD 0.34, compared to HKD 0.69 for the same period in 2022[2]. - Total comprehensive income for the nine months ended July 31, 2023, was HKD 7,590,000, compared to HKD 12,000 for the same period in 2022[5]. - Other income for the group was HKD 2,050,000, a decrease of 52% compared to HKD 4,246,000 in the previous nine months, attributed to a decline in agency service income[21]. - Profit attributable to the company's owners was HKD 2,185,000, a decrease of 51% from HKD 4,453,000 in the previous nine months[21]. Revenue Segmentation - The environmental products segment saw a 22% decline in revenue, dropping from HKD 48,838,000 to HKD 38,167,000[16]. - The water supply segment experienced a 19% increase in revenue, rising from HKD 25,503,000 to HKD 30,401,000, attributed to supplying treated water to rural areas[16]. - The group's revenue proportion increased from 34% in the previous period to 44% in the current period, resulting in a gross profit margin increase to 36% from 32% in the previous nine months[21]. Profitability and Expenses - Gross profit for the nine months ended July 31, 2023, increased to HKD 24,793,000 from HKD 23,486,000 in the same period of 2022, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.6%[4]. - Operating profit for the nine months ended July 31, 2023, decreased to HKD 5,296,000 from HKD 6,911,000, representing a decline of approximately 23.3%[4]. - Sales expenses increased by 8% to HKD 2,669,000 from HKD 2,462,000 in the previous nine months, due to increased travel expenses[21]. - Administrative expenses rose by 3% to HKD 18,878,000 from HKD 18,359,000 in the previous nine months, driven by higher employee-related costs and rent expenses[21]. - The company’s financing costs for the nine months ended July 31, 2023, increased to HKD 650,000 from HKD 593,000 in the same period of 2022[4]. - The company’s administrative expenses for the nine months ended July 31, 2023, were HKD 18,878,000, slightly up from HKD 18,359,000 in the same period of 2022[4]. Corporate Governance - The company maintained compliance with the GEM Listing Rules and corporate governance codes throughout the reporting period[28]. - Major shareholders hold significant stakes, with Jiang Lili's family trust owning 344,621,200 shares, representing 53.06% of the issued shares[23]. - The company has established various committees, including a remuneration committee and an audit committee, to oversee governance and compliance matters[32][36]. - The board of directors includes executive directors Mr. Wu Zhengwei and Mr. Liang Weilun, and non-executive directors Dr. Lv Xinrong, Ms. Chen Shaoping, Professor Ni Jun, and Mr. Zhou Jinrong[37]. Strategic Developments - The company is expanding its environmental products business by establishing offices and service centers in Ningbo, Shanghai, and Shunde, with plans to extend its service network to other regions in mainland China[17]. - The company is optimistic about the potential development of energy-saving hydraulic technology in the industrial market, despite current challenges[17]. - The Tianjin water plant is equipped with advanced facilities for continuous water quality monitoring and has implemented an automated online system for pipeline status checks[19]. - The completion of the new intercity railway is expected to positively impact the economic integration and collaborative development of the water supply area[19]. Other Information - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the nine months ended July 31, 2023, compared to no dividend in the previous year[13]. - No significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associated companies occurred during the nine months ended July 31, 2023[29]. - The company did not purchase or redeem any of its listed securities during the nine months ended July 31, 2023[26]. - The third quarter performance report for 2023 was released by the company, indicating ongoing financial assessments[38].

ECO-TEK HOLDINGS LIMITED 環 康 集 團 有 限 公 司 * （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） ( 股份代號：8169 ) 截 至 二 零 二 三 年 七 月 三 十 一 日 止 九 個 月 之 第 三 季 度 業 績 公 佈 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM之特色 GEM之定位，乃為相比起其他在聯交所主板上市之公司帶有較高投資風 險之中小型公司提供一個上市之市場。有意投資之人士應了解投資於該 等公司之潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳之考慮後方作出投資決定。 由於GEM上市之公司普遍為中小型公司，在GEM買賣之證券可能會較在 聯交所主板買賣之證券承受較大之市場波動風險，同時無法保證在GEM 買賣之證券會有高流通量之市場。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及聯交所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。 本公佈的資料乃遵照聯交所GEM證券上巿規則（「GEM上市規則」）之規定 而刊載，旨在提供有關環康集團有限公司（「本公司」）的資料；本公司董事 （「董事」）願就本公佈的資料共同 ...

Financial Performance - For the six months ended April 30, 2023, revenue was HKD 45,143,000, a decrease of approximately 9% compared to HKD 49,740,000 for the same period in 2022[5] - Profit attributable to owners for the six months ended April 30, 2023, was HKD 2,004,000, down about 35% from HKD 3,099,000 in the same period last year[5] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended April 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 0.31, a decrease of about 35% from HKD 0.48 for the same period in 2022[7] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 6,660,000, compared to HKD 13,363,000 for the previous period, reflecting a decline of 50.2%[14] - Profit attributable to shareholders for the six months was HKD 3,099,000, a decrease from HKD 2,004,000 in the previous period[14] - Operating profit for the three months ended April 30, 2023, was HKD 917,000, compared to HKD 752,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a 21.9% increase[26] - For the six months ended April 30, 2023, operating profit was HKD 2,004,000, down 35.4% from HKD 3,099,000 in the same period of 2022[31] Revenue Segmentation - The water supply segment generated revenue of HKD 25,141,000, up 46.9% from HKD 17,122,000 in the previous year[19] - The environmental products segment reported revenue of HKD 20,002,000, down 38.8% from HKD 32,618,000 in the same period last year[19] - Revenue from the environmental products business decreased by 23% to HKD 25,141,000, while revenue from the water treatment business increased by 17% to HKD 20,002,000[50] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities as of April 30, 2023, were HKD 133,752,000, compared to HKD 122,012,000 as of October 31, 2022[10] - The company reported a total asset value of HKD 172,541,000 as of April 30, 2023, down from HKD 189,568,000 a year earlier[25] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 51,500,000 from HKD 66,670,000 in the previous year[25] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 47,316,000, an increase from HKD 41,064,000 at the beginning of the period[12] Cash Flow and Working Capital - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended April 30, 2023, was HKD (2,493,000), an improvement from HKD (7,258,000) in the same period last year[12] - Cash and cash equivalents as of April 30, 2023, were HKD 47,316,000, compared to HKD 50,084,000 as of October 31, 2022, indicating a decrease of 5.6%[40] - Accounts receivable as of April 30, 2023, totaled HKD 18,535,000, down from HKD 19,544,000 as of October 31, 2022, a decline of 5.2%[38] - Inventory as of April 30, 2023, was HKD 14,518,000, down from HKD 16,435,000 as of October 31, 2022, representing a decrease of 11.6%[36] Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses for the six months ended April 30, 2023, increased by 11% to HKD 12,837,000 compared to HKD 11,579,000 in the same period last year[54] - Total employee costs for the six months ended April 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 8,300,000, compared to HKD 8,000,000 for the same period in 2022[63] Governance and Compliance - The company has established various committees including the Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, and Audit Committee to oversee governance and management practices[77][78][81] - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[81] - The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee was formed in January 2022 to provide advice on managing ESG-related matters[79] - The board of directors includes both executive and independent non-executive members, ensuring a diverse governance structure[82] Strategic Outlook - The company plans to continue evaluating new accounting standards and their potential impacts on future financial reporting[17] - The company plans to explore new products or services that align with China's energy-saving and emission-reduction policies[51]

ECO-TEK HOLDINGS LIMITED 環 康 集 團 有 限 公 司 * （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） ( 股份代號：8169 ) 截 至 二 零 二 三 年 四 月 三 十 日 止 六 個 月 之 中 期 業 績 公 佈 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM（「GEM」）之特色 GEM之定位，乃為相比起其他在聯交所上市之公司帶有較高投資風險之 公司提供一個上市之市場。有意投資之人士應了解投資於該等公司之潛 在 風 險，並 應 經 過 審 慎 周 詳 之 考 慮 後 方 作 出 投 資 決 定。GEM之 較 高 風 險 及其他特色表示GEM較適合專業及其他資深投資者。 由於GEM上市公司之新興性質使然，在GEM買賣之證券可能會較在聯交 所主板買賣之證券承受較大之市場波動風險，同時無法保證在GEM買賣 之證券會有高流通量之市場。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及聯交所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。 本公佈的資料乃遵照聯交所GEM證券上市規則（「GEM上市規則」）之規定 ...

Financial Performance - For the three months ended January 31, 2023, the revenue was HKD 19,529,000, a decrease of 27% compared to HKD 26,655,000 for the same period in 2022[3] - The profit attributable to the owners of the company for the same period was HKD 1,087,000, down from HKD 2,347,000 in the previous year[3] - Basic earnings per share for the three months ended January 31, 2023, were approximately HKD 0.17, compared to HKD 0.36 for the same period in 2022[3] - Gross profit for the three months ended January 31, 2023, was HKD 6,965,000, down from HKD 8,222,000 in the previous year[5] - Total revenue for the three months ended January 31, 2023, decreased by 27% to HKD 19,529,000 from HKD 26,655,000 in the same period last year[18] - Revenue from the environmental products segment dropped by 42% to HKD 9,373,000 compared to HKD 16,120,000 in the previous period[21] - Gross profit for the period was approximately HKD 6,695,000, a decrease of 15% from HKD 8,222,000 in the same period last year[21] - The operating profit for the three months ended January 31, 2023, was HKD 2,423,000, down from HKD 3,486,000 in the previous year[5] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from environmental products was HKD 9,373,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023, down from HKD 16,120,000 in the previous year[13] - Revenue from water treatment plants was HKD 10,156,000, slightly down from HKD 10,535,000 in the previous year[13] Expenses and Costs - The company incurred financing costs of HKD 223,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023, compared to HKD 126,000 in the previous year[5] - Administrative expenses for the period were HKD 5,979,000, relatively stable compared to HKD 5,994,000 in the previous period[22] Comprehensive Income - The company reported a total comprehensive income attributable to owners of HKD 13,819,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023, compared to HKD 4,315,000 for the same period in 2022[6] Dividends - No interim dividend was recommended for the three months ended January 31, 2023[15] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix 15 during the three months ending January 31, 2023[29] - The board of directors includes both executive and independent non-executive members, ensuring a diverse governance structure[36] - The company has established a Remuneration Committee to review and recommend remuneration policies for directors and senior management[32] - A Nomination Committee has been formed to develop nomination policies and make recommendations regarding the appointment of directors[34] - An Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee was established to provide advice on managing ESG-related matters[35] - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited results for the three months ending January 31, 2023, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards[36] Market and Strategic Outlook - The company plans to explore new products or services that align with China's energy-saving and emission-reduction policies[19] - The Tianjin water plant is expected to benefit from the completion of the new intercity railway, enhancing economic development in the area[19] - The manufacturing PMI in China reached 52.6 in February 2023, indicating a recovery in operations among manufacturers[19] Shareholding and Securities - As of January 31, 2023, the company has a total of 344,621,200 shares held by Lily Cheung, representing 53.06% of the issued share capital[26] - No purchases, redemptions, or sales of the company's listed securities occurred during the three months ending January 31, 2023[27] Other Corporate Activities - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associated companies during the three months ending January 31, 2023[30] - No competition or conflict of interest activities were reported by directors or major shareholders during the three months ending January 31, 2023[31]

ECO-TEK HOLDINGS LIMITED 環 康 集 團 有 限 公 司 * （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） ( 股份代號：8169 ) 截 至 二 零 二 三 年 一 月 三 十 一 日 止 三 個 月 之 第 一 季 度 業 績 公 佈 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM之特色 GEM之定位，乃為相比起其他在聯交所上市之公司帶有較高投資風險之 公司提供一個上市之市場。有意投資之人士應了解投資於該等公司之潛 在 風 險，並 應 經 過 審 慎 周 詳 之 考 慮 後 方 作 出 投 資 決 定。GEM之 較 高 風 險 及其他特色表示GEM較適合專業及其他資深投資者。 由於GEM上市之公司之新興性質使然，在GEM買賣之證券可能會較在聯 交所主板買賣之證券承受較大之市場波動風險，同時無法保證在GEM買 賣之證券會有高流通量之市場。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及聯交所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。 本公佈的資料乃遵照聯交所GEM證券上巿規則（「GEM上市規則」）之規定 ...

Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending October 31, 2022, the environmental products business generated revenue of HKD 65,250,000, a decrease of 25% compared to HKD 87,268,000 in the previous year[8]. - The water supply business recorded revenue of HKD 32,345,000, an increase of 3% from HKD 31,252,000 in the previous year, due to supplying processed water to nearby rural areas[8]. - The group's total gross profit for the year was HKD 31,318,000, down 9% from HKD 34,328,000 in the previous year, with a gross profit margin of 32%, up from 29%[8]. - The profit attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 4,379,000, compared to HKD 5,062,000 in the previous year[9]. - The total revenue for the year ended October 31, 2022, was HKD 97,595,000, a decrease of 18% compared to HKD 118,520,000 for the previous year[26]. - The environmental products business revenue decreased by 25% from HKD 87,268,000 to HKD 65,250,000 due to a downturn in the industrial market in China[28]. - The water treatment business revenue increased by 3% from HKD 31,252,000 to HKD 32,345,000, attributed to supplying processed water to rural areas near Tianjin[28]. - The group's revenue for the year ended October 31, 2022, was HKD 97,595,000, a decrease of 18% compared to HKD 118,520,000 for the previous year[28]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to HKD 0.67 from HKD 0.78, a decline of 14.1%[170]. Business Segments - The environmental products business accounted for 67% of total revenue, while the water supply business accounted for 33%[8]. - The environmental products and water supply businesses accounted for 67% and 33% of total revenue, respectively, compared to 74% and 26% in the previous year[26]. - The company anticipates optimistic prospects for its environmental products business, particularly in the ship machinery and clean energy sectors[27]. - Revenue from the water treatment business has grown from approximately 2% in 2007 to about 33% in 2022, indicating a significant expansion in this segment[116]. Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives - The company is focusing on responsible waste management policies to reduce landfill burden and has begun replacing old fossil fuel vehicles with electric ones[9]. - The company has made efforts to monitor greenhouse gas emissions and waste generated during operations, emphasizing environmental management[9]. - The company adheres to environmental policies aimed at minimizing operational impacts and complying with applicable environmental regulations[141]. - The company has implemented multiple measures to reduce wastewater and sludge emissions from its water treatment operations, aligning with environmental regulations in China[142]. - The company has established its own wastewater and sludge sedimentation tanks for recycling and proper disposal, contributing to environmental sustainability[142]. - The company relocated its headquarters and main operational sites to energy-efficient offices, utilizing energy-saving equipment and LED lighting[142]. Governance and Board Structure - The board consists of two executive directors, one non-executive director, and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring independence and diverse expertise[46]. - The company has adopted a board diversity policy since August 2013, emphasizing the importance of diversity in enhancing company performance[50]. - The board diversity policy includes measurable targets based on gender, age, ethnicity, knowledge, and tenure, ensuring a balanced composition[51]. - The nomination committee reviews the board's diversity annually to ensure the effectiveness of the diversity policy[53]. - The company has established a Nomination Committee to review the structure, size, and composition of the board, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and diversity[76]. - The Remuneration Committee has reviewed the compensation of directors and senior management, deeming it fair and reasonable based on comparable companies and performance[75]. - An Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee was formed in January 2022 to advise the board on managing ESG-related matters[77]. - The company has a policy for the appointment and re-election of directors, ensuring independent non-executive directors handle conflicts of interest[67]. Risk Management and Internal Controls - The board confirmed its responsibility for overseeing the group's risk management and internal control systems, which are reviewed at least annually[84]. - The group has established a clear organizational structure with defined responsibilities and reporting procedures for risk management[84]. - An external independent risk consultant conducts annual reviews of the internal control systems, ensuring their effectiveness and adequacy[88]. - The audit committee and board believe that the risk management and internal control systems are fundamentally effective and adequate[88]. - The company has not established an internal audit team but relies on external consultants for internal control reviews due to cost considerations[88]. Financial Position and Liabilities - The group's current assets net value as of October 31, 2022, was approximately HKD 34,020,000, compared to HKD 33,672,000 the previous year, with a current ratio of 1.68[32]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of October 31, 2022, was approximately 14%, up from 12% the previous year[34]. - Total employee costs for the year were approximately HKD 17,267,000, an increase from HKD 15,767,000 the previous year, due to an increase in personnel[39]. - The total equity attributable to owners decreased from HKD 116,238,000 to HKD 107,678,000, a decline of approximately 7.4%[173]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased from HKD 9,899,000 to HKD 14,334,000, an increase of approximately 44.5%[172]. Shareholder Information - The company will hold its annual general meeting on March 30, 2023, with a suspension of share transfer registration from March 27 to March 30, 2023[104]. - The company has confirmed that it maintains the required public float as per GEM listing rules[150]. - The company’s major related party transactions for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2022, are disclosed in the financial statements[111]. - Sales to the top five customers accounted for approximately 31% of total sales for the year, up from 25% in the previous year, with the largest customer contributing about 7%[113]. - Purchases from the top five suppliers represented approximately 82% of total purchases, an increase from 78% in the previous year, with the largest supplier accounting for about 38%[118]. Accounting and Financial Reporting - The company’s financial statements for the year ending October 31, 2022, were prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards[99]. - The independent auditor has issued an opinion that the consolidated financial statements fairly reflect the company's financial position as of October 31, 2022[155]. - The company has adopted new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, effective from November 1, 2021, which did not have a significant impact on the group's performance and financial position[183]. - The company is currently evaluating the potential impact of newly announced accounting standards[194]. - The financial statements are prepared based on historical cost principles, with estimates and assumptions that may differ from actual results[196].

ECO-TEK HOLDINGS LIMITED 環 康 集 團 有 限 公 司 * （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） ( 股份代號：8169 ) 截 至 二 零 二 二 年 十 月 三 十 一 日 止 年 度 之 全 年 業 績 公 佈 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM之特色 GEM之定位，乃為相比起其他在聯交所上市之公司帶有較高投資風險之 中小型公司提供一個上市之市場。有意投資之人士應了解投資於該等公 司之潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳之考慮後方作出投資決定。 由於GEM上市公司普遍為中小型公司，在GEM買賣的證券可能會較於聯 交所主板買賣之證券承受較大的市場波動風險，同時無法保證在GEM買 賣的證券會有高流通量的市場。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及聯交所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。 本公佈的資料乃遵照聯交所GEM證券上巿規則（「GEM上市規則」）之規定 而刊載，旨在提供有關環康集團有限公司（「本公司」）的資料；本公司董事 （「董事」）願就本公佈的資料共同及個別地承擔全部責 ...

Financial Performance - For the nine months ended July 31, 2022, the revenue was HKD 74,341,000, a decrease of approximately 19% compared to HKD 92,173,000 for the same period in 2021[3]. - The profit attributable to the owners of the company for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 4,453,000, an increase from HKD 3,653,000 for the same period in 2021[5]. - Basic earnings per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was approximately HKD 0.69, compared to HKD 0.56 for the same period in 2021[6]. - Gross profit for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 23,486,000, down from HKD 27,129,000 in the previous year[5]. - Operating profit for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 6,911,000, slightly up from HKD 6,738,000 for the same period in 2021[5]. - Total comprehensive income for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 12, compared to HKD 10,633,000 for the same period in 2021[8]. - The company reported a foreign exchange loss of HKD 4,441,000 for the nine months ended July 31, 2022[8]. - Other income for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 4,246,000, significantly higher than HKD 1,653,000 for the same period in 2021[5]. - Revenue from the environmental products segment decreased by 30% to HKD 48,838,000, down from HKD 69,342,000 in the previous period[20]. - Revenue from the water supply segment increased by 12% to HKD 25,503,000, compared to HKD 22,831,000 in the previous period[20]. - Gross margin increased to 32% for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, compared to 29% for the same period in 2021[23]. Expenses and Costs - Gross profit for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 23,486,000, a decrease of 13% from HKD 27,129,000 in the same period last year[23]. - Administrative expenses decreased by 1% to HKD 18,359,000, down from HKD 18,556,000 in the previous period[23]. - Sales expenses decreased by 29% to HKD 2,462,000, compared to HKD 3,488,000 in the previous period[23]. - The company incurred financing costs of HKD 593,000 for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, compared to HKD 653,000 in the previous year[5]. Shareholder Information - As of July 31, 2022, the total number of shares held by major shareholders includes 344,621,200 shares, representing 53.06% of the issued shares[28]. - Dr. Pak Kwok Ping directly holds 44,224,000 shares, accounting for 6.81% of the issued shares[28]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all corporate governance codes as per GEM Listing Rules, except for the absence of an independent non-executive director at the annual general meeting due to other commitments[33]. - The company has established various committees, including the Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee, to oversee governance and management practices[36][38]. - The company has adopted a Securities Trading Code for directors and designated employees, ensuring compliance with trading standards[32]. Dividends and Future Plans - The company does not recommend an interim dividend for the nine months ended July 31, 2022[17]. - The company plans to explore new products or services that align with China's energy-saving and emission-reduction policies[21]. Other Information - No purchases, redemptions, or sales of the company's listed securities were made by the company or its subsidiaries during the nine months ended July 31, 2022[29]. - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associated companies during the nine months ended July 31, 2022[34]. - The company has not engaged in any business that competes or may compete with its operations during the nine months ended July 31, 2022[35]. - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards[40]. - The company has not redeemed any of its listed securities during the nine months ended July 31, 2022[29].

Financial Performance - For the nine months ended July 31, 2022, revenue was HKD 74,341,000, a decrease of approximately 19% compared to HKD 92,173,000 for the same period in 2021[6] - For the nine months ended July 31, 2022, the company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 4,453,000, compared to HKD 3,653,000 for the same period in 2021[6] - Basic earnings per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was approximately HKD 0.69, up from HKD 0.56 for the same period in 2021[6] - The company reported a profit of HKD 1,354,000 for the three months ending July 31, 2022, compared to HKD 1,979,000 for the same period in 2021, representing a decrease of 31.4%[8] - For the nine months ending July 31, 2022, the profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 3,653,000, down from HKD 4,453,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of 18%[10] - The total comprehensive income for the nine months ending July 31, 2022, was HKD 10,916,000, compared to HKD 12,000 for the same period in 2021, reflecting a significant increase[10] - The earnings per share for the three months ending July 31, 2022, was HKD 0.21, down from HKD 0.30 in the same period of the previous year, a decrease of 30%[8] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 6,980,000 for the nine months ending July 31, 2022, compared to a loss of HKD 4,441,000 in the previous year[10] - The gross profit for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 23,486,000, a decrease of 13% from HKD 27,129,000 in the same period last year[26] - The gross profit margin increased to 32% from 29% in the previous period, attributed to favorable foreign currency fluctuations[26] Revenue Breakdown - The company’s total revenue for the nine months ending July 31, 2022, was HKD 10,633,000, compared to HKD 5,717,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase of 86%[8] - Revenue for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 92,173 million, compared to HKD 74,341 million for the same period in 2021, representing a growth of 24%[17] - The revenue from water plants for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 25,503 million, an increase from HKD 22,831 million in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 12%[17] - The revenue from environmental protection products for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 48,838 million, compared to HKD 69,342 million in the same period of 2021, indicating a decline of 30%[17] - The total revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2022, was HKD 24,601 million, compared to HKD 32,962 million for the same period in 2021, reflecting a decrease of 25%[17] - Revenue from the environmental products business in the Chinese industrial market fell by 30% to HKD 48,838,000, down from HKD 69,342,000 in the previous period[22] - The revenue from the water supply business increased by 12% to HKD 25,503,000, compared to HKD 22,831,000 in the previous period[22] Equity and Reserves - The total equity attributable to shareholders increased to HKD 116,250,000 as of July 31, 2022, from HKD 112,918,000 a year earlier, showing a growth of 2.9%[10] - The company’s capital reserves remained stable at HKD 19,586,000 as of July 31, 2022, unchanged from the previous year[10] - As of July 31, 2022, the company has a total of 344,621,200 shares held by major shareholders, representing 53.06% of the issued shares[30] Corporate Governance - The company has adhered to the GEM listing rules regarding corporate governance throughout the nine months ending July 31, 2022, with one exception related to attendance at the annual general meeting[33] - The company has established a Remuneration Committee to review and recommend the remuneration policies for directors and senior management[37] - The company has formed a Nomination Committee to develop nomination policies and make recommendations regarding the appointment of directors[38] - An Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee was established in January 2022 to provide advice on managing ESG-related matters[39] - The Audit Committee was established on December 5, 2001, to oversee the financial reporting process and internal control systems of the group[41] - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited financial results for the three months and nine months ended July 31, 2022, and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[41] - The Chairman of the Audit Committee is Mr. Zhou Jinrong, with other members including Ms. Chen Shaoping and Professor Ni Jun, all of whom are independent non-executive directors[41] Future Plans - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[12] - The company plans to explore new products or services that align with China's energy-saving and emission-reduction policies[23] Taxation - The estimated taxable profit in Hong Kong is subject to a tax rate of 8.25% for the first HKD 2,000,000 and 16.5% for profits exceeding that amount, with no provision for Hong Kong profits tax in the current period[17][18] - The corporate income tax in China is calculated at a rate of 25% based on the estimated taxable profits generated in China during the period[18] Shareholder Activities - The company and its subsidiaries did not purchase or sell any listed securities during the nine months ending July 31, 2022[31] - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associated companies during the nine months ending July 31, 2022[35] - No directors or major shareholders engaged in any business that competes with the company during the nine months ending July 31, 2022[36] - The company has confirmed compliance with the securities trading rules as of July 31, 2022[32] - The company has a direct beneficial ownership of 344,621,200 shares through Team Drive Limited, which is fully owned by Wide Sky Management Limited[34]