Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the unaudited revenue was approximately HKD 324,344,000, a decrease of 13.6% from HKD 375,398,000 in the same period last year[5] - The unaudited EBITDA for the same period was approximately HKD 280,695,000, down from HKD 302,208,000 year-on-year, reflecting a decline of 7.1%[5] - The company recorded an unaudited net profit attributable to owners of the company of approximately HKD 820,452,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 583,408,000 in the previous year, marking a significant turnaround[5] - The gross profit for the six months was HKD 141,990,000, compared to HKD 44,522,000 in the same period last year, indicating a substantial improvement in profitability[8] - The company achieved a basic earnings per share of HKD 0.08, compared to a loss per share of HKD 0.05 in the previous year[8] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 1,503,164,000 for the period, compared to HKD 986,997,000 in the previous year, an increase of 52.2%[11] - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a profit before tax of HKD 964,410,000, compared to a loss of HKD 654,950,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a significant turnaround[39] - The net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 964.41 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss of approximately HKD 654.95 million in the same period last year, mainly attributed to a debt restructuring gain of approximately HKD 992.70 million[101] Revenue and Operations - Revenue from toll roads and related operations for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 324,344,000, a decrease of 13.2% from HKD 373,738,000 for the same period in 2022[28] - The group did not report any revenue from electricity supply during the current period, compared to HKD 1,660,000 in the previous period[28] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 324,344,000, down from HKD 375,398,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a decline of 13.6%[28] - The company’s highway operations experienced a decline in performance, with a reported decrease of 8.5% in traffic volume compared to the previous period[87] - As of September 30, 2023, the toll revenue from the Zhunxing Expressway was approximately HKD 324.34 million, a decrease of about 13.22% compared to HKD 373.74 million in the same period last year[88] - The average daily toll revenue for the Zhunxing Expressway decreased, reflecting a shift in transportation modes from road to rail due to cost-saving measures[90] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 7,360,840,000, a decrease from HKD 7,698,029,000 as of March 31, 2023[13] - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 5,857,010,000 from HKD 6,397,497,000, reflecting a reduction of 8.5%[13] - As of September 30, 2023, the total current liabilities amounted to HKD 21,123,876,000, a decrease from HKD 22,843,632,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a reduction of approximately 7.5%[15] - The total liabilities decreased to HKD 21,128,211,000 from HKD 22,968,564,000, reflecting a decline of about 8.0%[15] - The total equity attributable to owners of the company was HKD (12,554,151,000) as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD (13,845,094,000) at the end of March 2023, showing a decrease of approximately 9.3%[15] - The company's net debt position was approximately HKD 13,767.37 million, down from HKD 15,270.54 million as of March 31, 2023[104] Cash Flow and Financial Management - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 10,228,000, down from HKD 53,962,000, indicating a significant decrease of about 81.0%[19] - The net cash used in operating activities was HKD (5,678,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 12,852,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decline in operational cash flow[19] - The company's total financial costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were HKD 141,762,000, a decrease from HKD 656,526,000 in the same period of 2022, reflecting improved cost management[42] - The company's financial costs decreased by approximately 78.41% to about HKD 656.53 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, due to interest and default interest waivers during the debt restructuring process[101] Debt Restructuring - The company is actively negotiating with multiple banks and creditors for debt restructuring, which includes seeking extensions on repayment terms for loans and bonds totaling approximately HKD 18,752,738,000[21] - The debt restructuring plan was approved by the court on September 26, 2023, allowing the group to continue operating during the restructuring process[117] - Approximately HKD 992.70 million has been recognized as a gain from the debt restructuring as of September 30, 2023[122] - The restructuring plan includes provisions for cash repayments of 15% of secured borrowings within three months of acceptance, with the remaining 85% to be repaid over ten years[119] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee is composed of all independent non-executive directors and is responsible for reviewing the group's accounting practices, external audit, internal controls, and risk assessments[161] - The company confirms compliance with the corporate governance code, with no significant deviations reported for the six months ending September 30, 2023[158] - All information required under the Listing Rules will be published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the company's website at the appropriate time[163] Employee and Shareholder Information - The group employed approximately 375 employees in Hong Kong and China as of September 30, 2023, with compensation policies in place to ensure remuneration is determined based on performance[149] - The company did not declare any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[5] - The major shareholders did not disclose any interests or short positions in shares or relevant shares that require disclosure under the Securities and Futures Ordinance as of September 30, 2023[157]
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