Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 99,223,674, a decrease of 28.3% compared to HKD 138,385,192 in the same period last year[8] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 32,328,359, down 22.4% from HKD 41,637,613 year-on-year[8] - The profit attributable to owners of the company increased to HKD 5,663,003, representing a 49.1% increase from HKD 3,798,830 in the previous year[11] - Basic and diluted earnings per share rose to HKD 2.5, up from HKD 1.7, reflecting a 47.1% increase[11] - The company’s net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 5,663,003, compared to HKD 3,798,830 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 49.2%[21] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 99,223,674, a decrease of 28.3% compared to HKD 138,385,192 for the same period in 2022[48] - Revenue from the sale of goods was HKD 85,607,141, down 30.8% from HKD 123,657,078 in the previous year[48] - The company reported a loss of HKD 3,954,829 in the plastic packaging materials segment, an increase in loss from HKD 2,393,214 in the previous year[40] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 1,201,432,680, an increase from HKD 1,169,451,276 as of March 31, 2023[17] - The total assets of the company as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 1,473,079,165, a decrease from HKD 1,528,910,107 as of March 31, 2023[41] - The company’s total liabilities decreased to HKD 159,914,166 from HKD 346,697,354, reflecting improved financial health[17] - The total liabilities decreased to HKD 394,395,783 from HKD 447,535,150 as of March 31, 2023[41] - The total liabilities, including bank loans, amounted to HKD 234,481,617 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 100,837,796 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a significant increase in liabilities[18] - The company’s reserves decreased from HKD 825,411,864 as of March 31, 2023, to HKD 824,058,056 as of September 30, 2023, a decline of approximately 0.16%[21] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 50,652,347 from HKD 98,218,450, indicating a significant reduction in liquidity[17] - Cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 30,886,122, down from HKD 49,506,690 in the previous year, representing a decrease of 37.7%[24] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 50,652,347, down from HKD 98,218,450 at the beginning of the period, reflecting a decrease of 48.6%[24] - The current ratio improved to 1.7 as of September 30, 2023, compared to 1.0 as of March 31, 2023[91] Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[8] - The company continues to focus on property investment and development, as well as the production and distribution of plastic packaging materials, indicating ongoing strategic priorities in these sectors[27] - The company adopts a cautious approach to business development amid economic uncertainties, focusing on cost-effective strategies and prudent financing[106] Shareholder Information and Governance - As of September 30, 2023, major shareholders include Jun Yun International Limited with 59,435,758 shares (26.37%) and Xin Long Investment Limited with 38,234,000 shares (16.96%) [113] - The board of directors and the CEO held no short positions in the company or its associated entities as of September 30, 2023 [114] - The audit committee, consisting of four independent non-executive directors, reviewed the interim performance before board approval [118] - The board is composed of both executive and non-executive directors, ensuring a diverse governance structure [123] Investment and Development Activities - The company completed a renovation project converting five traditional office floors into serviced office units under the WorkCave Hong Kong brand in June 2023, expected to significantly increase revenue[98] - A subsidiary submitted a land-sharing pilot scheme application for redevelopment into residential units and an elderly care home, proposing a total gross floor area of approximately 60,000 square meters with 1,212 new housing units[98] - The hotel division is undergoing significant renovations, with the upper structure completed in October 2023 and expected to obtain occupancy permits by Q2 2024[101] Other Financial Metrics - The total income tax expense for the period was HKD 1,296,748, a decrease of 34.5% from HKD 1,975,099 in the prior year[54] - The estimated interest expense for bank loans rose to HKD 3,667,749, up 12.2% from HKD 3,269,794 in the previous year[54] - The total compensation paid to key management personnel was HKD 7,050,050 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 9,954,022 for the same period in 2022, a decline of 29.1%[77]
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