Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported total revenue of HKD 41,344,000, a decrease of 6.3% compared to HKD 44,232,000 for the same period in 2022[8]. - The cost of services provided for the same period was HKD 40,345,000, resulting in a gross profit of HKD 999,000, down 67.7% from HKD 3,099,000 in 2022[8]. - The company incurred an operating loss before tax of HKD 4,983,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 4,887,000 in the prior year, indicating a slight increase in losses[8]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 6,038,000, a reduction from HKD 11,348,000 in the same period last year, showing an improvement of 46.8%[8]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.85 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 0.83 for the same period in 2022[8]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 7,455,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 176,000 for the same period in 2022[38]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the loss before tax was HKD 4,935,000, slightly higher than the loss of HKD 4,812,000 in the same period last year[38]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 5,000,000, consistent with the previous period[72]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2023, the company's total assets were HKD 52,183,000, down from HKD 62,028,000 as of March 31, 2023[9]. - The company's net asset value decreased to HKD 3,727,000 from HKD 9,765,000, reflecting a decline of 61.8%[9]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 25,177,000, significantly lower than HKD 40,917,000 at the end of the previous fiscal year[9]. - The company's accumulated losses increased to HKD 247,178,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 230,740,000 at the end of the previous reporting period[10]. - The company reported a total of HKD 6,855,000 in total equity as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 22,535,000 at the same time last year[10]. - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 61,089,000, a decrease of 6.5% from HKD 64,897,000 as of March 31, 2023[24]. - The company’s capital debt ratio was 902.2%, up from 338.7% as of March 31, 2023[77]. Revenue Segments - Revenue from external customers in the security and property management segment decreased to HKD 40,979,000 from HKD 43,903,000 year-on-year, while asset management revenue increased slightly to HKD 365,000 from HKD 329,000[19]. - Revenue from security and property management services for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 40,979,000, down 6.6% from HKD 43,903,000 in 2022[30]. - Revenue from security and property management services in mainland China increased by approximately HKD 6,200,000 to about HKD 39,900,000, while revenue from Hong Kong dropped significantly from HKD 10,200,000 to HKD 1,100,000[61]. - Total revenue from security and property management services was approximately HKD 41,000,000, a decrease of about HKD 2,900,000 or 6.7% compared to HKD 43,900,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022[66]. Cash Flow and Expenses - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 27,108,000, compared to HKD 5,745,000 for the same period in 2022[12]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 25,177,000 from HKD 50,850,000 at the beginning of the period, reflecting a net decrease of HKD 19,783,000[12]. - The company incurred financial expenses of HKD 818,000, down from HKD 1,526,000 in the previous year[19]. - Administrative expenses rose to approximately HKD 13,800,000 from HKD 9,400,000, mainly due to increased employee-related expenses to support strategic initiatives[70]. - Financial expenses decreased to approximately HKD 800,000 from HKD 1,500,000, primarily due to a reduction in interest on acceptance bills[71]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted written guidelines for securities trading by directors, confirming compliance with the required standards as of September 30, 2023[118]. - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code, with the exception of a deviation regarding the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO, as no senior executive has been appointed as CEO[119]. - The audit committee, consisting of independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the financial reporting process and internal controls for the six months ending September 30, 2023[121]. - The company has confirmed compliance with the trading standards for all directors and former directors for the six months ending September 30, 2023[118]. Future Plans and Strategies - The company plans to focus on improving operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities to enhance future performance[5]. - The company plans to expand its security and property management services in mainland China by collaborating with local governments to build family-style resorts[64]. - The company aims to enhance its corporate image and transparency to attract existing and potential clients in the security and property management services sector[64]. - The company anticipates that the main plans for the use of the net proceeds will not change[86]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, Mr. Song Xiaoming holds 433,555,955 shares, representing approximately 74.57% of the company's issued shares[89]. - Major shareholder Walle Holding Limited holds 249,090,909 shares, representing 42.84% of the company's total issued shares[94]. - Major shareholder Changcheng Huiri Holdings Limited holds 184,465,046 shares, representing 31.73% of the company's total issued shares[94]. - The total number of shares available for issuance under the share option plan is 58,144,224, which accounts for approximately 10% of the total issued share capital as of the report date[99]. Stock Options and Capital Management - The total number of stock options granted in the reporting period was 45,883,329, with an average exercise price of HKD 0.411[111]. - The weighted average exercise price of the unexercised stock options as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 0.411[111]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023[116].
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