Financial Performance - The company recorded an unaudited consolidated profit attributable to owners of the company of HKD 19,919,683 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 15,806,412 in the same period last year[9] - Overall revenue decreased by approximately 25.2% to HKD 19.9 million, and gross profit significantly declined by 51.9% to HKD 5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022[11] - The Beijing serviced property recorded a total revenue of HKD 6.9 million, a significant decrease of 48.9%, and a loss of HKD 5.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022[12] - The securities investment and trading segment recorded a loss of HKD 6.3 million, including a fair value decrease of HKD 7.8 million in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss[16] - The company's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 19.9 million, a decrease from HKD 26.6 million in the same period in 2021[31] - The company's profit attributable to owners for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 19.9 million, up from HKD 15.8 million in the same period in 2021[31] - Net profit for the period ending September 30, 2022, was HKD 19,919,683[35] - Total comprehensive income for the period ending September 30, 2022, was HKD 12,139,272[35] - Pre-tax profit for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 20,825,939, up from HKD 14,102,131 in the same period in 2021[53][57] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2022, were calculated based on a profit attributable to owners of the company of HKD 19,919,683, compared to HKD 15,806,412 for the same period in 2021[64] Property Investments - The fair value of Hong Kong investment properties increased by HKD 36.5 million, compared to HKD 31.9 million in the same period last year[11] - The company's property investment segment in Hong Kong generated a profit of HKD 35,254,506 in 2022, up from HKD 29,848,896 in 2021[53] - Revenue from overseas property investments was HKD 193,879 in 2022, compared to none in 2021[56] Cash Flow and Financial Position - The net proceeds of HKD 12.7 million from the share placement in March 2021 were fully utilized as general working capital by September 30, 2022[18] - The company's financial assets at fair value through profit or loss amounted to approximately HKD 19.5 million as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 22.6 million on March 31, 2022[21] - The company held bank deposits and cash totaling HKD 31.2 million as of September 30, 2022, an increase from HKD 22.7 million on March 31, 2022[22] - The company's total equity increased to HKD 396.9 million as of September 30, 2022, up from HKD 382.8 million on March 31, 2022[22] - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 366.2 million, slightly down from HKD 367.7 million on March 31, 2022[32] - The company's current assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 71.6 million, up from HKD 65.7 million on March 31, 2022[32] - The company's net current assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 41.7 million, up from HKD 30.5 million on March 31, 2022[34] - The company's total equity and reserves as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 396.9 million, up from HKD 382.8 million on March 31, 2022[34] - Cash generated from operating activities for the period ending September 30, 2022, was HKD 4,531,811[38] - Net cash from investing activities for the period ending September 30, 2022, was HKD 5,262,713[38] - Net cash used in financing activities for the period ending September 30, 2022, was HKD 2,672,410[38] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by HKD 7,122,114 for the period ending September 30, 2022[38] - Total equity as of September 30, 2022, was HKD 396,871,086[35] Revenue Segments - The company operates in five segments: hotels in Hong Kong, serviced property rentals in Mainland China, property investment in Hong Kong, overseas property investment, and securities investment and trading[44] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 19,884,178, compared to HKD 26,599,543 for the same period in 2021[53][56] - Revenue from hotel operations in Hong Kong decreased to HKD 12,349,618 in 2022 from HKD 12,611,472 in 2021[46][49] - Revenue from property management services in Mainland China increased significantly to HKD 2,883,179 in 2022 from HKD 489,487 in 2021[46][49] Shareholder Information - Mr. Chiu Tat Wai holds a total of 177,415,875 shares, representing approximately 23.70% of the issued shares[87] - Ms. Chiu Wing Nga holds a total of 23,500,000 shares, representing approximately 3.14% of the issued shares[87] - Mr. Chiu Wah Chun holds a total of 8,100,000 shares, representing approximately 1.08% of the issued shares[87] - Mr. Tsai Wai Shek holds a total of 7,000,000 shares, representing approximately 0.94% of the issued shares[87] - Mr. Yip Shing Hing holds a total of 6,000,000 shares, representing approximately 0.80% of the issued shares[87] - Mr. Ng Wing Hang holds a total of 6,000,000 shares, representing approximately 0.80% of the issued shares[87] - Mr. Chiu Tat Wai's company, Energy Overseas Ltd., holds 78,430,299 shares[87] - Ms. Chiu Wing Nga holds 18,500,000 related shares[87] - Ms. Chiu Kau Kam Lan holds a total of 2,188,000 shares, representing approximately 0.29% of the issued shares[87] - Mr. Chiu Tat Wai holds 6,000,000 shares under the old share option plan[91] - The company issued 14,677,000 shares due to the exercise of share options under the new plan, with a consideration of HKD 1,902,094[98] - As of September 30, 2022, the company had 68,293,000 unexercised share options, representing approximately 9.12% of the issued shares[95] - Two share option holders exercised their options on April 20, 2022, purchasing 12,300,000 shares at HKD 0.1272 and 2,377,000 shares at HKD 0.1420[95] - The weighted average closing price of the shares immediately before the exercise date was HKD 0.9600[95] - Mr. Qiu De-gen (deceased) held 113,726,476 shares, representing 15.19% of the issued shares[100] - Achiemax Limited held 72,182,400 shares, representing 9.64% of the issued shares[100] - Energy Overseas Ltd. held 78,430,299 shares, representing 10.48% of the issued shares[100] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code in Appendix 14 of the Listing Rules, except for code provision C.2.1, which requires the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[107] - The Chairman's role has been vacant since March 17, 2015, with Executive Director Mr. David Chiu assuming the roles of Chairman, Managing Director, and CEO[108] - The Board believes that the current structure of combining the roles of Chairman, Managing Director, and CEO does not impair the balance of power and authority between the Board and management[108] - All major decisions are made after consulting Board members and relevant Board committee members, with three independent non-executive directors providing independent perspectives[108] - The Board will continue to regularly review and monitor corporate governance practices to ensure compliance with the Code and maintain high standards of corporate governance[108] - The Audit Committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Group, including the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2022[111] Operational Highlights - The company submitted an application for a comprehensive development project in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, on January 25, 2022[16] - The company employed approximately 70 staff members as of September 30, 2022, with no change from March 31, 2022[18] - Government subsidies received in 2022 amounted to HKD 678,400, with no subsidies reported in 2021[58] - Financial costs decreased to HKD 484,754 in 2022 from HKD 669,281 in 2021[59] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2022, amounted to HKD 885,974, with HKD 620,409 being over 60 days due[69] - Trade and other payables and accrued expenses totaled HKD 6,087,828 as of September 30, 2022, up from HKD 9,816,603 as of March 31, 2022[71] - Bank borrowings as of September 30, 2022, amounted to HKD 15,023,700, with HKD 12,180,533 being repayable on demand[76] - The company issued and fully paid ordinary shares increased to 748,529,810 as of September 30, 2022, from 733,852,810 as of March 31, 2022[79] - Minimum lease receivables as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 3,494,838, down from HKD 8,443,243 as of March 31, 2022[82] - The weighted average number of ordinary shares for calculating basic earnings per share was 746,524,755 for 2022, up from 732,852,810 in 2021[64] - The weighted average number of ordinary shares for calculating diluted earnings per share was 785,375,156 for 2022, compared to 733,103,033 in 2021[64]
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