Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 11.5% from RMB 770.8 million in FY2023 to RMB 682.3 million in FY2024, primarily due to a decrease in total ton-meters used and a drop in average monthly service price per ton-meter[25][40] - Gross profit decreased by 53.4% from RMB 173.2 million in FY2023 to RMB 80.8 million in FY2024, with gross margin dropping from 22.5% to 11.8%[15] - The company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 95.6 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, a 167.0% increase compared to the net loss of RMB 35.8 million in the previous fiscal year[60][66] - The company's gross profit decreased by 53.4% from RMB 173.2 million in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, to RMB 80.8 million in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[74] - The company's total ton-meters used decreased from 3,192,710 in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, to 3,178,404 in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[60] - The average monthly service price per ton-meter for tower cranes decreased from RMB 241 to RMB 215[60] - The company's other income decreased by 60.8% from RMB 7.1 million in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, to RMB 2.8 million in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[63] - The company's income tax credit increased by 640.1% from RMB 1.3 million in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, to RMB 9.8 million in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[65] - The company's gearing ratio increased from 70.3% as of March 31, 2023, to 83.0% as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to increased borrowings[67] - The company's lease liabilities decreased by 1.4% from RMB 85.7 million as of March 31, 2023, to RMB 84.4 million as of March 31, 2024[68] - The company's contracted but not yet provided property, plant, and equipment decreased by RMB 16.0 million from RMB 19.1 million as of March 31, 2023, to RMB 3.1 million as of March 31, 2024[47] - R&D expenses decreased from RMB 29.7 million in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, to RMB 19.4 million in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, primarily due to reduced patent development efforts[82] - The company's bank borrowings were secured by receivables with a book value of approximately RMB 233.1 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to RMB 180.0 million in 2023[86] - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of RMB 90.67 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, down from RMB 231.58 million in the previous fiscal year[92] - Net cash outflow from investing activities was RMB 158.58 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, compared to RMB 464.23 million in the previous fiscal year[92] - The company's total equity decreased from RMB 1,517.62 million as of March 31, 2023, to RMB 1,421.43 million as of March 31, 2024, due to annual losses and other comprehensive income adjustments[91] - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 16.58 million to RMB 138.94 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to RMB 155.55 million at the beginning of the year[92] - The company did not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[123] Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash decreased by RMB 19.7 million to RMB 139.3 million as of March 31, 2024[19] - Net current assets increased by RMB 11.5 million to RMB 395.1 million as of March 31, 2024, mainly due to an increase in trade receivables[34] - The company's current ratio remained stable at 1.44x as of March 31, 2024, compared to the same date in 2023[45] - The company secured additional short-term financing of RMB 5 million and long-term financing of RMB 128 million after the reporting date[96] Business Expansion and Strategy - The company expanded its business portfolio to include thermal power and nuclear power projects, and accelerated overseas market expansion, including establishing a joint venture in Indonesia[7] - The company expanded its geographical coverage to the Greater Bay Area, deploying 10 tower cranes in Hong Kong and 19 in Macau as of March 2024[59] - The company expanded its strategy to include clean energy construction and extended its geographical reach to the Greater Bay Area and Indonesia to adapt to the challenging market environment[79] - The company issued SGD-denominated digital commercial paper under the SDAX Multi-Currency CP Financing Program with an annual interest rate of 5.6%, maturing in approximately 3 months from the issuance date[126] - The company's global offering of shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange raised net proceeds of approximately HKD 485.5 million, which were fully utilized by March 31, 2024[123] Operational Efficiency and Digital Transformation - The company implemented digital management platforms "TOP" and "Aijiantong" and plans to optimize business operations and digital management platforms in the coming year[13] - The company holds 158 utility model and invention patents related to tower cranes as of March 31, 2024[27] - The company managed a total of 1,174 tower cranes as of March 31, 2024, to meet customer demand for EPC projects across China[78] - The company had 259 ongoing projects with a total contract value of approximately RMB 417.7 million and 168 expected projects with a total contract value of approximately RMB 690.3 million as of March 31, 2024[78] Cost Management - Financing costs decreased by 20.9% from RMB 81.5 million in FY2023 to RMB 64.5 million in FY2024, mainly due to reduced net foreign exchange losses[17] - General and administrative expenses decreased by 9.9% from RMB 91.0 million in FY2023 to RMB 82.0 million in FY2024, primarily due to reduced employee benefits[32] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, which require significant accounting estimates and judgments[105] - The company's subsidiaries are consolidated from the date control is obtained and deconsolidated from the date control ceases[106] - The company's property, plant, and equipment are reviewed for residual value and useful life at each reporting period, with adjustments made as appropriate[112] - The company's trade receivables are subject to impairment under the simplified approach allowed by HKFRS 9, with expected lifetime losses recognized at initial recognition[122] - The company's financial assets measured at amortized cost include those held for collecting contractual cash flows consisting solely of payments of principal and interest[120] - The company's amendments to HKFRS 16 regarding lease liabilities for sale and leaseback transactions will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024[104] - The company's internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance against material misstatement or loss, and to manage risks of not achieving business objectives[132] - The company has complied with all applicable code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code for the year ended March 31, 2024[163] - The Board of Directors consists of nine members, including two executive directors, four non-executive directors, and three independent non-executive directors[165] - The Nomination Committee held one meeting during the year ended March 31, 2024, with all members attending[171] - The company emphasizes diversity in the Board composition, including gender, age, experience, cultural and educational background, professional skills, and knowledge[175] - The company's core values include "Integrity," "Safety," and "Excellence," focusing on reliable services, maximizing shareholder profits, employee development, and social contribution[184] - The company has received independence confirmation letters from all independent non-executive directors, confirming their independence under the Listing Rules[188] - The company has a total of 9 directors, covering diverse genders, age groups, educational backgrounds, and professional experiences, achieving a balanced mix of skills, experience, and perspectives[192] - The Audit Committee reviewed the audited annual results for the year ended March 31, 2023, and the unaudited interim results for the six months ended September 30, 2023, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and adequate disclosure[197] - The Audit Committee consists of three independent non-executive directors: Ms. Pan Yishan (Chair), Mr. Yin Jintao, and Dr. Huang Zhaoren[196] - The Audit Committee members attended all 2 meetings held during their tenure[197] - The Remuneration Committee reviewed the company's remuneration policies and the compensation of executive directors and senior management for the year ended March 31, 2023[198] - The Remuneration Committee held 2 meetings during the year ended March 31, 2024[199] Accounting and Financial Policies - The company's software is amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 3 to 5 years[114] - Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at historical cost less depreciation and impairment losses, including direct acquisition costs and estimated installation and dismantling costs during the lease or service period[136] - R&D expenses are recognized as incurred, and costs related to patents and software development are capitalized as intangible assets when specific criteria are met, including sufficient technical, financial, and other resources to complete development[139] - Impairment assessments are conducted at the cash-generating unit level, and impaired non-financial assets (excluding goodwill) are reviewed for potential reversal of impairment at each reporting period[141] - Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered as a whole when determining whether cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest[143] - Debt instruments measured at amortized cost or fair value through other comprehensive income are assessed for expected credit losses on a forward-looking basis, depending on whether credit risk has increased significantly[145] Board and Committee Activities - The nomination committee identifies suitable director candidates through various channels, including recommendations from directors, shareholders, management, consultants, and external headhunters[148] - The board reviews and monitors the nomination policy to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements and good corporate governance practices[150]
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