Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 11.8 million, a decrease of 87.5% compared to HKD 94.2 million for the same period in 2023[7] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 2.4 million, down 87.0% from HKD 18.4 million year-over-year[7] - Operating profit was HKD 8.9 million, slightly down from HKD 9.3 million in the previous year, representing a decrease of 4.3%[7] - The company reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of HKD 36.6 million, an increase of 2.5% from HKD 35.7 million in the prior year[9] - Earnings per share (basic and diluted) increased to HKD 5.9 cents from HKD 5.8 cents, reflecting a growth of 1.7%[7] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.12 per share, consistent with the previous year's dividend[7] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 6,382.8 million, a slight increase from HKD 6,369.0 million as of March 31, 2024[11] - The company’s total equity decreased to HKD 6,401.0 million from HKD 6,440.9 million, a decline of 0.6%[11] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 6,701.6 million, up from HKD 6,664.4 million as of March 31, 2024[34] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 300.6 million, compared to HKD 223.5 million as of March 31, 2024, indicating an increase of 34.5%[34] - Accounts receivable and other receivables increased to HKD 33.1 million as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 26.1 million as of March 31, 2024[47] - Accounts payable aged zero to three months increased to HKD 26.7 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 7.9 million as of March 31, 2024[49] - Non-current bank loans secured increased to HKD 59.2 million as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 23.2 million as of March 31, 2024[50] - The total current assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 6,382.8 million, with current liabilities of HKD 236.9 million[70] Cash Flow and Financial Activities - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities for the six months was a cash outflow of HKD 122.7 million, compared to an inflow of HKD 7.9 million in the same period last year[17] - The group reported a net cash position of HKD 1.0587 billion as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 1.2038 billion on March 31, 2024[78] - The company’s financial expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were HKD 0.4 million, compared to HKD 0.6 million in the same period of 2023, a decrease of 33.3%[31] Investment and Market Activity - Property rental income increased to HKD 6.7 million from HKD 1.0 million, representing a growth of 570%[25] - The company reported a fair value change of financial investments amounting to HKD 11.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to no such income in the previous year[37] - The fair value of financial investments as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 39.1 million, with listed equity securities valued at HKD 33.6 million[55] - The company reported a fair value loss of HKD 1.6 million recognized in the consolidated income statement for the six months ended September 30, 2024[61] Corporate Governance - The company adheres to the corporate governance code as per the Stock Exchange Listing Rules Appendix C1, with the exception of the roles of Chairman and CEO being held by the same individual, Mr. Chen Bin, to enhance decision-making efficiency[90] - The board believes that having the same person serve as both Chairman and CEO allows for more agile decision-making in a rapidly changing business environment, supported by a sufficient number of independent non-executive directors to maintain a balance of power[90] - The company’s articles of association state that each director, including those with a specified term, must retire at least once every three years, although the Chairman and CEO are not required to do so[93] - The board is committed to reviewing and monitoring the company's corporate governance practices to maintain high standards[94] - All directors have confirmed compliance with the securities trading standards as per the Listing Rules Appendix C3 during the reporting period[95] Strategic Developments - The group is developing a luxury residential building in Ap Lei Chau, expected to be completed by the end of 2025[71] - The sales preparation for the "Repulse Bay 108" project is progressing well, with marketing activities underway for this ultra-luxury residential project[74] - The hotel segment, particularly the Sheraton Hotel in Hong Kong, has maintained a strong performance with high occupancy rates as inbound tourism recovers[74] - The local super luxury residential market recorded significant transactions in Q2 and Q3 of 2024, indicating strong demand for rare quality properties[75] - The group has a strong balance sheet and ample cash on hand to maintain stable development and actively face future challenges[75] - The group is closely monitoring geopolitical tensions and global economic prospects, maintaining a prudent management approach to address risks and uncertainties[75] Employment and Staffing - The group employed a total of 146 staff as of September 30, 2024, with employee expenses reaching HKD 29.7 million for the first half of the fiscal year[79] Customer Concentration - The company had three major customers contributing approximately HKD 6.4 million in revenue, accounting for over 10% of total revenue[31] Dividend Information - The proposed interim dividend is HKD 0.12 per share, consistent with the dividend for the same period last year, amounting to HKD 74.1 million[45]
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