Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 86 million, a decrease of 30.1% compared to HKD 123 million for the same period in 2022[2] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 32 million, down 25.6% from HKD 43 million in 2022[2] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 85 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of HKD 91 million in the previous year[3] - Basic loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD (1.12), compared to earnings of HKD 1.2 per share in the previous year[30] - The group recorded a loss of approximately HKD 85 million for the period, compared to a profit of HKD 91 million in the same period last year[58] - Total revenue for the period was approximately HKD 86 million, down from HKD 123 million in the previous year, representing a decrease of about 30%[58] Segment Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported segment revenues of HKD 79 million from construction machinery rental and sales, HKD 3 million from maintenance services, and HKD 2 million from lending services[17] - Revenue from sales of construction machinery and spare parts was HKD 11 million, down 56% from HKD 25 million in the previous year[22] - Revenue from maintenance and transportation services was HKD 3 million, a decrease of 40% from HKD 5 million in the previous year[22] - The financial services segment generated revenue of approximately HK$2 million for the period, down from HK$5 million in 2022, primarily due to a decline in trading value and volume[39] - Rental income from construction machinery was approximately HKD 68 million, down 18% from HKD 83 million in the previous year, with an occupancy rate of about 85%[59] Expenses and Losses - Administrative expenses increased to HKD 26 million from HKD 22 million year-on-year, reflecting a rise of 18.2%[2] - The company incurred a pre-tax loss of HKD 82 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023[15] - Other losses for the period amounted to approximately HKD 92 million, compared to other income of approximately HKD 71 million in the previous year[63] - The group recognized an expected credit loss provision of approximately HKD 6 million, an increase from HKD 2 million in the previous year[64] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 2,780 million, down from HKD 3,489 million as of March 31, 2023[8] - Current liabilities totaled HKD 425 million, a decrease from HKD 968 million as of March 31, 2023[9] - The company's equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 1,570 million from HKD 1,695 million[9] - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2023, totaled HKD 1,359 million, an increase from HKD 1,367 million as of March 31, 2023[21] - The group’s total liabilities amounted to HKD 948 million as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 972 million as of March 31, 2023[72] Cash and Financing - The company’s cash and cash equivalents were HKD 73 million, down from HKD 105 million in the previous period[8] - The group’s net debt was HKD 875 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 867 million as of March 31, 2023[72] - The group executed bond purchases amounting to approximately HKD 250 million and HKD 101 million on June 13 and June 29, 2023, respectively[12] - The group aims to manage interest rate risk through appropriate financing policies, including the use of bank loans and issuance of new shares[76] Risk Management and Compliance - The group has established sufficient risk management procedures to identify and control various risks in line with shareholder interests[79] - The group has implemented a credit risk assessment policy prior to granting loans, which includes background checks, financial information review, and creditworthiness evaluation[44] - The risk management department reviews the risk levels of each loan daily and reports to senior management, including the CEO and CFO, under certain circumstances[48] - The company closely monitors macroeconomic conditions and borrower announcements to assess credit risk[56] Corporate Governance and Future Outlook - The company has not provided specific guidance for future performance or new product developments in the announcement[10] - The management acknowledges ongoing geopolitical tensions and high inflation rates as challenges impacting the global economy and financial markets[84] - The company is committed to improving its corporate governance practices to enhance shareholder value and protect stakeholder interests[89] - The company plans to maintain its risk management policies and strengthen capital management while implementing strict cost control measures to sustain profitability during economic downturns[85]
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