Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 101,993,615, an increase of 2% from HKD 99,223,674 in the same period last year[9]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 36,103,968, up from HKD 32,328,359, reflecting a gross margin improvement[9]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 31,497,138 compared to a profit of HKD 6,124,096 in the previous year[12]. - The net loss attributable to the company’s owners for the period was HKD 33,835,273, compared to a profit of HKD 5,663,003 in the prior year[12]. - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 15.0, a significant decrease from HKD 2.5 in the previous year[12]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 31,083,179, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 2,691,575 in the previous year[14]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 33,835,273, compared to a profit of HKD 5,663,003 in the previous period[64]. - The group reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 33,800,000, compared to a profit of HKD 5,700,000 in the previous period, primarily due to a fair value loss of investment properties amounting to HKD 34,700,000[116]. Cash Flow and Assets - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 19,792,462, a decrease of 36% compared to HKD 30,886,122 for the same period in 2023[26]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from financing activities of HKD 11,484,560 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, contrasting with a cash outflow of HKD 47,789,170 in the previous year[26]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 52,761,895, up from HKD 41,844,128 at the beginning of the period, marking an increase of 26%[26]. - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 1,497,711,018, an increase from HKD 1,465,248,868 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 2%[19]. - The total bank loans secured by the company were HKD 316,854,810 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 331,461,099 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a reduction in debt[90]. - The total bank loans secured by the group's subsidiaries and assets amount to HKD 504,706,999, an increase from HKD 479,338,826 as of March 31, 2024[94]. Liabilities and Equity - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 383,078,271 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 319,532,942 as of March 31, 2024, indicating an increase of approximately 20%[19]. - The total liabilities of the group as of March 31, 2024, were HKD 576,448,057, compared to HKD 489,604,142 in the previous year, indicating an increase of approximately 17.73%[45]. - The total equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 1,104,119,857 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 1,135,612,393 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a decline of about 3%[19]. - The group’s equity attributable to owners was HKD 1,104,100,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 1,135,600,000 on March 31, 2024[129]. Operational Highlights - The hotel operations business has been suspended since June 1, 2020, for renovation and expansion, impacting revenue generation in that segment[41]. - The hotel division is undergoing significant renovations, with structural work expected to be completed by July 2024, followed by a hotel license application in December 2024[141]. - The occupancy rate for serviced offices and shared workspaces has steadily increased since Q2 2024 due to recent economic recovery[139]. - The company plans to expand the area and capacity of shared workspaces in response to growing demand for flexible desks[139]. Investments and Fair Value - The company experienced a loss from the fair value changes of investment properties amounting to HKD 34,662,900, contrasting with a gain of HKD 10,348,000 in the previous year[9]. - The fair value loss on investment properties for the period was HKD 193,949,870, contributing to a decrease in the carrying value of investment properties to HKD 646,028,868[66]. - The fair value of financial assets through profit or loss as of September 30, 2024, is HKD 27,771,800, an increase from HKD 21,646,350 as of March 31, 2024[108]. Management and Governance - The audit committee consists of four independent non-executive directors and two non-executive directors, ensuring oversight of the interim results[164]. - The company has appointed new members to its board and committees, enhancing governance[171]. - The report indicates a focus on maintaining shareholder value and corporate governance practices[164]. Market Outlook - The group remains cautiously optimistic about the leasing and investment sectors despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and high interest rates in the Hong Kong real estate market[136]. - The market sentiment has turned optimistic, with expectations of improved performance in the securities business in the second half of the fiscal year due to a reduction in interest rates and stronger corporate earnings[144].
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