Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 41.0 million, a decrease of about 8.7% compared to HKD 44.9 million for the same period in 2019[27]. - The loss attributable to equity holders for the three months ended July 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 1.3 million, a decrease of about 316.7% compared to a profit of HKD 0.6 million for the same period in 2019[27]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended July 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 0.78 cents, compared to earnings of HKD 0.35 cents per share for the same period in 2019[27]. - Gross profit for the three months ended July 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 0.7 million, a decrease of about 76.7% from HKD 3.0 million for the same period in 2019[35]. - Gross profit margin decreased from approximately 6.7% for the three months ended July 31, 2019, to approximately 1.7% for the same period in 2020[35]. - The company reported a net loss of approximately HKD 1.3 million for the three months ended July 31, 2020, compared to a net profit of approximately HKD 0.6 million for the same period in 2019[38]. - Revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2020, was HKD 40,972,000, a decrease of 8.5% from HKD 44,851,000 in the same period of 2019[53]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 666,000, down 77.7% from HKD 2,981,000 year-on-year[53]. - The company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of HKD 1,255,000, compared to a profit of HKD 558,000 in the previous year[53]. - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD (0.78), compared to earnings of HKD 0.35 per share in the prior year[53]. Costs and Expenses - Direct costs for the three months ended July 31, 2020, were approximately HKD 40.3 million, a decrease of about 3.8% from HKD 41.9 million for the same period in 2019[35]. - Administrative expenses increased by approximately HKD 0.4 million or 17.4% to HKD 2.7 million for the three months ended July 31, 2020, compared to HKD 2.3 million for the same period in 2019[36]. - Employee costs, including directors' remuneration, decreased to HKD 3,915,000 from HKD 5,786,000, reflecting a reduction of 32.2%[70]. - Total administrative expenses increased to HKD 2,671,000 from HKD 2,274,000, marking a rise of 17.4%[53]. Business Strategy and Market Conditions - The company plans to expand its business into other markets in the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan, Thailand, and Singapore[30]. - The company will continue to focus on site formation and renovation works in Hong Kong while enhancing its competitive advantages[31]. - The company faces challenges due to increasing operational costs and market competition, as well as potential impacts from social unrest and the COVID-19 outbreak[30]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the three months ended July 31, 2020[28]. - The board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the three months ended July 31, 2020, compared to no dividend in 2019[47]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the three months ended July 31, 2020, consistent with the previous year[75]. - The company has a total of 6.4 million unexercised share options as of July 31, 2020, with an exercise price of HKD 0.366 per share[50]. Other Financial Information - Other income for the three months ended July 31, 2020, was HKD 0.9 million, primarily due to an increase in government subsidies of HKD 0.7 million[37]. - Other income for the three months was HKD 861,000, with contributions from government grants and sale of property and equipment[69]. - The current tax expense for Hong Kong profits tax was HKD 38,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2020, down from HKD 83,000 in the same period of 2019[73]. - Under the two-tiered profits tax system, the applicable tax rate for the first HKD 2 million of profits is 8.25%, while profits exceeding this amount are taxed at 16.5%[74]. - The financial costs included interest on bank overdrafts, lease liabilities, and other borrowings, with specific figures not disclosed in the provided content[71]. - The total equity attributable to equity holders decreased to HKD 109,422,000 from HKD 114,400,000, a decline of 4.3%[56]. - The weighted average number of ordinary shares for the period was 160,000,000 shares, following a share consolidation where every five shares were consolidated into one[76]. - There were no potentially dilutive ordinary shares for the periods ended July 31, 2020, and July 31, 2019, resulting in basic earnings per share being equal to diluted earnings per share[77].

:::K Tai Kam Holdings Limited 泰 錦 控 股 有 限 公 司 ( 於 開 曼 群 島 註 冊 成 立 的 有 限 公 司 ) 股份代號：8321 2020 年報 公司資料 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM的特色 GEM的定位，乃為中小型公司提供一個上市的市場，此等公司相比起其他在聯交所上市的公司帶有較高投資風險。 有意投資者應了解投資該等公司的潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳考慮後方可作出投資決定。 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報告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明 確表示概不就因本報告全部或任何部分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。 本報告載有遵照聯交所GEM證券上市規則（「GEM上市規則」）而提供的詳情，以提供有關泰錦控股有限公司（「本 公司」）的資料，本公司董事（「董事」）願共同及個別就此承擔全部責任。董事在作出一切合理查詢後確認，就彼 等所深知及確信，本 ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 158.9 million, an increase of about 22.8% compared to HKD 129.4 million for the same period in 2019[8] - The company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of approximately HKD 2.9 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, compared to a profit of HKD 2.6 million for the same period in 2019[8] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 0.36, compared to earnings of HKD 0.33 per share for the same period in 2019[8] - Revenue for the three months ended January 31, 2020, was HKD 34,002,000, a decrease from HKD 59,944,000 in the same period of 2019, representing a decline of 43.5%[37] - Gross profit for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, was HKD 7,922,000, down from HKD 10,096,000 in the same period of 2019, reflecting a decrease of 21.6%[37] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 2,974,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2020, compared to a profit of HKD 2,428,000 in the same period of 2019[37] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended January 31, 2020, was HKD (0.37), compared to earnings of HKD 0.23 in the same period of 2019[37] - For the three months ended January 31, 2020, the company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of HKD (2,974,000) compared to a profit of HKD 1,830,000 for the same period in 2019[62] - For the nine months ended January 31, 2020, the loss attributable to equity holders was HKD (2,867,000), down from a profit of HKD 2,647,000 in the previous year[62] Dividends - The company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the nine months ended January 31, 2020[9] - The board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, compared to no dividend in the same period of 2019[30] - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, consistent with the previous year[60] Costs and Expenses - The company faces increasing operational costs and intense market competition, which may impact profitability in the coming years[11] - The group's gross profit decreased by approximately HKD 2.2 million or about 21.5% to approximately HKD 7.9 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, compared to approximately HKD 10.1 million for the same period in 2019[16] - The gross margin fell from approximately 7.8% for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, to approximately 5.0% for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, primarily due to increased costs from subcontractors and labor amid protests and the coronavirus outbreak[16] - Direct costs increased by approximately HKD 31.7 million or about 26.6% to approximately HKD 151.0 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, compared to approximately HKD 119.3 million for the same period in 2019[16] - Administrative expenses rose by approximately HKD 4.2 million or about 67.8% to approximately HKD 10.5 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, mainly due to increased employee costs and professional fees[18] - The financing cost for the nine months ended January 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 197,000, compared to approximately HKD 149,000 for the same period in 2019[19] - The company incurred financial costs of HKD (66,000) for the three months ended January 31, 2020, consistent with the same period in 2019[37] - The company reported a significant decrease in subcontracting expenses, which amounted to HKD 29,379,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2020, compared to HKD 41,828,000 in the same period of 2019, a decline of approximately 30%[55] Business Strategy - The company is actively seeking to expand its business into other markets in the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan, Thailand, and Singapore[11] - The company will continue to focus on site formation and renovation works in Hong Kong while enhancing its competitive advantages[12] - Revenue growth was primarily driven by an increase in renovation works conducted in Hong Kong during the reporting period[14] Shareholder Information - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the nine months ended January 31, 2020[27] - The company has adopted a share option scheme in September 2016, in compliance with GEM Listing Rules[32] - The average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the calculation of basic loss per share remained constant at 800,000,000 shares for both the current and prior periods[62] Financial Position - Total equity as of January 31, 2020, was HKD 112,318,000, an increase from HKD 103,064,000 as of January 31, 2019[39] - The company’s retained earnings as of January 31, 2020, were HKD 38,156,000, an increase from HKD 30,245,000 as of January 31, 2019[39] Taxation - The effective tax rate for the company is now structured under a two-tier system, with a rate of 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of profits and 16.5% on profits above that threshold[58] - The company did not recognize any deferred tax liabilities during the reporting period due to the absence of significant temporary differences[59]

Revenue Performance - Revenue for the six months ended October 31, 2019, was approximately HKD 124.9 million, an increase of about 79.7% compared to HKD 69.5 million for the same period in 2018[33]. - Revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2019, was HKD 80,081,000, a significant increase from HKD 33,768,000 in the same period of 2018, representing a growth of 137.5%[92]. - For the six months ended October 31, 2019, contract revenue reached HKD 124,932,000, up 80% from HKD 69,486,000 in the previous year[108]. - Contract revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2019, was HKD 80,081,000, a significant increase of 137.5% compared to HKD 33,768,000 for the same period in 2018[108]. Profitability - Profit attributable to equity holders for the six months ended October 31, 2019, was approximately HKD 0.1 million, down from HKD 0.8 million in 2018[33]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended October 31, 2019, were approximately HKD 0.01, compared to HKD 0.10 in 2018[33]. - The company recorded a net profit of approximately HKD 0.1 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019, down from approximately HKD 0.8 million for the same period in 2018[46]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to equity holders of HKD 451,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2019, compared to a loss of HKD 363,000 in the same period of 2018[92]. - The company's basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended October 31, 2019, was HKD (0.06), compared to HKD (0.05) in the same period of 2018[92]. Cost and Expenses - Direct costs rose by approximately HKD 53.8 million or about 83.9% to approximately HKD 117.9 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019, mainly due to increased subcontracting and labor costs[42]. - Administrative expenses increased by approximately HKD 2.6 million or about 63.4% to approximately HKD 6.7 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019, driven by higher personnel costs and professional fees[43]. - The total remuneration for key management personnel was HKD 423,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2019, a decrease from HKD 1,761,000 for the same period in 2018[143]. Financial Position - As of October 31, 2019, the group's cash and bank balances were approximately HKD 34.9 million, a decrease of approximately HKD 23.6 million from HKD 58.5 million as of April 30, 2019[47]. - Total assets as of October 31, 2019, were HKD 157,565,000, slightly down from HKD 158,599,000 as of April 30, 2019[94]. - Trade and other receivables increased to HKD 107,189,000 as of October 31, 2019, from HKD 77,083,000 as of April 30, 2019, reflecting a growth of 39.0%[94]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 34,884,000 as of October 31, 2019, from HKD 58,549,000 as of April 30, 2019, a decline of 40.5%[94]. - The total equity attributable to equity holders increased to HKD 115,292,000 as of October 31, 2019, from HKD 113,842,000 as of April 30, 2019[94]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of October 31, 2019, was approximately 11.5%, compared to 11.6% as of April 30, 2019[49]. Operational Insights - The increase in revenue was primarily due to a rise in renovation projects undertaken in Hong Kong during the reporting period[40]. - The company faces challenges from rising operational costs and intense market competition, which may impact profitability in the coming years[37]. - The board is actively seeking to expand operations into other Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan, Thailand, and Singapore[37]. - The company will continue to focus on site formation and renovation works in Hong Kong while enhancing its competitive advantages[38]. - The company views its construction business in Hong Kong as a single operating segment, with no separate segment reporting provided[41]. Shareholder Returns - No interim dividend was recommended for the six months ended October 31, 2019[34]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended October 31, 2019[119]. Compliance and Governance - The company confirmed compliance with the GEM Listing Rules regarding corporate governance, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[84]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended October 31, 2019, and found them compliant with applicable accounting standards and regulations[91]. - The company has confirmed that its directors and their close associates have no interests in any competing businesses[82]. - As of October 31, 2019, there were no significant post-reporting date events disclosed[87]. Employee and Staffing - The group employed 55 staff as of October 31, 2019, down from 97 staff as of April 30, 2019[56]. - Employee costs, including director remuneration, amounted to HKD 5,238,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2019, slightly down from HKD 5,329,000 in the same period of 2018[113]. Capital and Investments - The group had no capital commitments or contingent liabilities as of October 31, 2019[53][54]. - The group had no significant contingent liabilities as of October 31, 2019, consistent with the situation as of April 30, 2019[147]. - The company did not acquire any property, plant, and equipment during the six months ended October 31, 2019[123]. - The group has fully utilized the funds for necessary machinery, equipment, and vehicles related to additional government slope engineering contracts[59]. - The company utilized approximately HKD 8.00 million for working capital needs related to additional government slope engineering contracts[70]. - The net proceeds from the placement were allocated as follows: HKD 3.30 million for machinery, equipment, and vehicles; HKD 34.66 million for additional employee costs; HKD 3.60 million for other preliminary costs; and HKD 8.00 million for working capital[75]. - As of October 31, 2019, the company had fully utilized the funds raised as planned[74].

Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2019, was approximately HKD 44.9 million, an increase of about 25.8% compared to HKD 35.7 million in the same period last year[6]. - Profit attributable to equity holders for the same period was approximately HKD 0.6 million, a decrease of about 50.0% from HKD 1.2 million in the previous year[6]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2019, were approximately HKD 0.07, down from HKD 0.15 in the same period last year[6]. - Revenue increased by approximately HKD 9.2 million or about 25.8% to approximately HKD 44.9 million for the three months ended July 31, 2019, compared to HKD 35.7 million for the same period in 2018[14]. - Gross profit rose by approximately HKD 0.5 million or about 20% to approximately HKD 3.0 million, while gross margin decreased from approximately 6.9% to 6.6% due to an increase in lower-margin contracts[16]. - Net profit decreased to approximately HKD 0.6 million for the three months ended July 31, 2019, down from approximately HKD 1.2 million for the same period in 2018, primarily due to increased administrative expenses[20]. - For the three months ended July 31, 2019, the profit attributable to equity holders of the company was HKD 558,000, compared to HKD 1,180,000 for the same period in 2018, representing a decrease of approximately 52.7%[63]. Dividend Policy - The company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the three months ended July 31, 2019[7]. - No interim dividend was recommended for the three months ended July 31, 2019, compared to no dividend in the same period of 2018[31]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the three months ended July 31, 2019, consistent with no dividend declared in the same period of 2018[60]. Operational Costs - Direct costs increased by approximately HKD 8.6 million or about 25.8% to approximately HKD 41.9 million, primarily due to higher labor costs and subcontracting fees[16]. - Administrative expenses surged by approximately HKD 1.2 million or about 109.1% to approximately HKD 2.3 million, mainly driven by increased employee costs and professional fees[18]. - Financial costs amounted to approximately HKD 66,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2019, compared to HKD 18,000 for the same period in 2018[19]. - Direct costs increased to HKD 41,870,000 from HKD 33,255,000, reflecting a rise in operational expenses[35]. - Administrative expenses rose to HKD 2,274,000 from HKD 1,101,000, indicating increased overhead costs[35]. - Financial costs for the period were HKD 66,000, significantly higher than HKD 18,000 in the previous year[35]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is a recognized contractor for slope and landslide prevention works, with significant revenue derived from government-commissioned slope projects[9][10]. - The government estimates an annual expenditure of at least HKD 600 million for long-term landslide prevention plans, which will benefit the company's slope engineering business[10]. - The company faces increasing operational costs and intense market competition, which may impact profitability in the coming years[11]. - The company is actively seeking to expand its construction business in other Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan, Thailand, and Singapore[11]. - The company will continue to focus on slope landslide prevention and remediation works, as well as renovation projects in Hong Kong[13]. Compliance and Governance - The company continues to comply with the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules, with no significant deviations reported[29]. - The audit committee reviewed the financial statements and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[34]. Taxation - The income tax expense for the three months ended July 31, 2019, was HKD 83,000, a decrease from HKD 165,000 in the same period in 2018, reflecting a reduction of approximately 49.7%[57]. - The introduction of a two-tier profits tax system in Hong Kong allows qualifying corporations to pay tax at a rate of 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of profits, and 16.5% on profits above that threshold[58]. - The company did not recognize any deferred tax liabilities during the reporting period due to no significant temporary differences[59]. - The company reported no significant changes in temporary differences during the reporting period, which impacted tax provisions[59]. Share Options - The company has adopted a share option scheme, granting 32,000,000 options on May 30, 2019, with no options exercised, cancelled, or lapsed as of July 31, 2019[32]. - There were no dilutive potential ordinary shares during the reporting period, thus diluted earnings per share equaled basic earnings per share[64].

Financial Performance - The group's revenue decreased by approximately HKD 11.0 million, or about 6.1%, from approximately HKD 180.1 million in the previous year to approximately HKD 169.1 million for the reporting period[10]. - Net profit for the reporting period was approximately HKD 3.7 million, down from approximately HKD 11.0 million in the previous year[11]. - The decrease in net profit was primarily due to increased administrative expenses and a decline in gross profit margin resulting from reduced revenue[12]. - Gross profit fell from approximately HKD 19.3 million to about HKD 15.5 million, a decrease of around 19.7%, with the gross profit margin dropping from approximately 10.7% to about 9.2%[26]. - Cash and bank balances decreased from approximately HKD 94.2 million to about HKD 58.5 million, a reduction of approximately HKD 35.7 million[34]. - The company did not recommend a final dividend for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[30]. - The total employee cost for the reporting period was approximately HKD 24.3 million, down from HKD 30.3 million for the year ended April 30, 2018, reflecting a reduction in workforce from 144 to 97 employees[43]. - The company has not declared or paid any interim or final dividends during the reporting period (2018: none)[152]. Operational Challenges and Strategies - The company anticipates ongoing challenges in its Hong Kong operations due to rising operating costs and intense market competition[13]. - The board is actively pursuing business expansion in other Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan, Thailand, and Singapore, to enhance shareholder returns[13]. - The company will continue to focus on slope landslide prevention and remediation projects, as well as renovation works in Hong Kong[13]. - The company aims to diversify its business scope by investing in potential properties for capital appreciation and generating stable rental income[13]. - The company is committed to strengthening its competitive advantages over rivals in the construction industry[13]. - The government estimates an annual expenditure of at least HKD 600 million for the long-term landslide prevention program, which will benefit the company's slope engineering business[20]. Corporate Governance - The board emphasized the importance of corporate governance and transparency, adhering to GEM listing rules to maintain stakeholder trust[75]. - The board consists of five directors, including two executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a strong independent element for independent judgment[80]. - The board diversity policy has been adopted, with three out of five directors being female, promoting a balance of skills, experience, and perspectives[82]. - The company has established three functional committees to assist the board in fulfilling its responsibilities, ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards[92]. - The company has received positive confirmations of independence from all three independent non-executive directors[80]. - The company emphasizes continuous professional development for all directors to ensure informed contributions to the board[91]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company has established a risk management framework that includes identifying significant risks in the operating environment and assessing their impact on the business[115]. - The board conducted a review of the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management systems, with no significant issues identified that could impact financial, operational, compliance, or risk management[116]. - The company has adopted a policy for the disclosure of inside information to ensure compliance with confidentiality obligations[116]. - The company has engaged external compliance and legal advisors to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations[142]. Shareholder Engagement - The annual general meeting will be held on October 11, 2019, providing a platform for direct communication between the board and shareholders regarding the company's affairs and future development[122]. - The company encourages all shareholders to attend annual general meetings to maintain effective communication[132]. Revenue Recognition and Audit - The group recorded construction contract revenue of approximately HKD 169,065,000 for the year ended April 30, 2019[195]. - Revenue recognition for contracts is based on the output method over time, measured directly by the value of services delivered or work performed[195]. - The auditor identified the estimation of total revenue and total cost of contracts as a key audit matter due to the subjectivity and significant management judgment involved[195]. - The auditor found that management's judgments and estimates used in accounting for construction contracts were supported by available evidence[195].

Financial Performance - For the nine months ended January 31, 2019, revenue was approximately HKD 129.4 million, an increase of about 4.8% compared to HKD 123.5 million for the same period in 2018[10]. - Profit attributable to equity holders for the same period was approximately HKD 2.6 million, down from HKD 7.4 million in 2018[10]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months were approximately HKD 0.33 cents, compared to HKD 0.92 cents in 2018[10]. - Revenue increased from approximately HKD 123.5 million to approximately HKD 129.4 million, representing a growth of about 4.8% for the nine months ended January 31, 2019[17]. - Gross profit decreased from approximately HKD 12.5 million to approximately HKD 10.1 million, a decline of about 19.3%, with gross margin dropping from approximately 10.1% to approximately 7.8%[19]. - Net profit decreased from approximately HKD 7.4 million to approximately HKD 2.6 million, primarily due to increased administrative expenses and reduced gross margin[23]. - The total comprehensive income for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, was HKD 2,647,000, down from HKD 7,390,000 in the same period of 2018[41]. - The net profit attributable to equity holders for the three months ended January 31, 2019, was HKD 1,830,000, a decrease of 47.5% from HKD 3,497,000 in the same period of 2018[39]. - Profit attributable to equity holders for the three months ended January 31, 2019, was HKD 1,830, a decrease of 47.5% from HKD 3,497 in the same period of 2018[63]. Dividend Policy - The company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, consistent with the previous year[11]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the nine months ended January 31, 2019[33]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, consistent with the previous year[61]. Revenue Sources - The majority of revenue during the reporting period was derived from slope works commissioned by the Civil Engineering and Development Department[14]. - Contract revenue from slope works for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, was HKD 124,001,000, slightly up from HKD 123,512,000 in the same period of 2018[50]. - Revenue for the three months ended January 31, 2019, was HKD 59,944,000, an increase of 5.0% compared to HKD 56,963,000 for the same period in 2018[39]. Cost and Expenses - Administrative expenses rose from approximately HKD 3.6 million to approximately HKD 6.3 million, an increase of about 72.8%[21]. - Direct costs increased from approximately HKD 111.0 million to approximately HKD 119.3 million, an increase of about 7.5%[19]. - Administrative expenses for the three months ended January 31, 2019, increased to HKD 2,202,000 from HKD 625,000 in the same period of 2018[39]. - Total employee costs, including directors' remuneration, for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, were HKD 24,290, an increase of 22.1% from HKD 19,829 in the same period of 2018[57]. - Depreciation expenses for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, were HKD 1,397, an increase of 62.9% from HKD 858 in the same period of 2018[57]. - The company reported subcontracting expenses of HKD 87,870 for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, an increase of 9.1% from HKD 80,637 in the same period of 2018[57]. Financing and Costs - Financing costs amounted to approximately HKD 149,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, compared to no financing costs in the previous period[22]. - The company reported a financing cost of HKD 66,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2019, compared to no financing cost in the same period of 2018[39]. - The financing costs for other borrowings amounted to HKD 66,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2019, compared to HKD 149,000 for the same period in 2018[56]. Market Outlook - The company faces challenges from rising operational costs and intense market competition, which may impact profitability in the coming year[14]. - The board remains optimistic about the construction industry in Hong Kong and plans to cautiously develop its core business while adjusting strategies as needed[15]. Government Programs - The government estimates that the annual expenditure for the long-term landslide prevention program will be at least HKD 600 million, benefiting the company's slope engineering business[14]. - The estimated expenditure for landslide prevention by the Civil Engineering and Development Department for 2018 is approximately HKD 1,030 million, a slight increase of about 4.0% from the previous year[14]. Share Options and Equity - The company has not granted any share options since the adoption of the share option scheme on September 26, 2016[36]. - The company’s total equity as of January 31, 2019, was HKD 103,064,000, an increase from HKD 96,845,000 as of January 31, 2018[41]. Other Information - There were no significant post-reporting date events disclosed as of the report date[34]. - The company operates primarily in the construction sector in Hong Kong, with no geographical segment reporting due to the concentration of operations[18]. - The company reported a total of HKD 10,000 from the sale of properties and equipment for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, unchanged from the same period in 2018[54]. - Bank interest income for the three months ended January 31, 2019, was HKD 2,000, a decrease of 91.67% compared to HKD 24,000 for the same period in 2018[54]. - The income tax expense for the nine months ended January 31, 2019, was HKD 1,054, a decrease of 41.7% from HKD 1,812 in the same period of 2018[59].