Financial Performance - For the six months ended 30 September 2020, the Group recorded total revenue from continuing operations of HK$116.0 million, representing a drop of 65.7% compared to the previous period[12]. - The Group's revenue from continuing operations was HK$116.0 million, reflecting a significant decrease of 65.7% from HK$337.9 million in the previous period[44]. - Gross profit for the period decreased to HK$74.6 million, down 14.4% from HK$87.2 million in the previous period, while gross profit margin increased to 64.3% from 25.8%[45]. - Other income recorded a gain of HK$26.8 million, significantly higher than HK$5.9 million in the previous period, mainly due to adjustments on borrowings and exchange gains[50]. - The Group recorded a loss of HK$37.7 million for the period, an improvement from a loss of HK$48.7 million in the previous period, mainly due to the suspension of international trading and increased finance costs[60]. Business Segments - The international trading business segment recorded no income during the period due to temporary business suspension caused by COVID-19 and trade tensions between the US and China[12]. - The logistics services segment did not record any revenue due to the temporary suspension of the international trading business[38]. - The financial advisory services business under MCM Holdings Limited showed significant improvement due to reduced operating costs and successful private placements[16]. - The property investment business generated a total revenue of HK$49.8 million during the Period, with HK$3.5 million from CIC and HK$46.3 million from the Commercial Complex[31]. - The financial guarantee services generated revenue of HK$9.7 million, showing a slight drop of 5.0% compared to the Previous Period[27]. COVID-19 Impact - The COVID-19 pandemic caused a global economic slowdown, impacting various business segments of the Group[11]. - The Group adopted a cautious approach and temporarily suspended the international trading business since the last financial year[12]. - The international trading business was temporarily suspended, resulting in no income recorded during the Period due to ongoing trade disputes and COVID-19 impacts[26]. - The Chinlink Worldport Integrated Logistics Park has not generated income during the Period as it was still in trial operation[23]. - The average occupancy rate of the Commercial Complex was 94.5%, reflecting a slight 1.6% drop compared to the Previous Period[31]. Investments and Developments - A new revenue source was generated from leasing the Chinlink International Centre, which started recording rental income from April 2020[20]. - The Phase Two Development of the Commercial Complex, with a total construction area of 128,000 square meters, resumed construction in the second quarter of 2020 after interruptions due to COVID-19[20]. - The Group disposed of 37.5% equity interest in Chinlink Finance Lease Company, resulting in a 25.0% equity interest that was not consolidated in the Group's accounts for the period[15]. - Investment properties in Xi'an and Hanzhong recorded a fair value gain of HK$32.0 million during the period, despite the impact of COVID-19[52]. - The Group plans to launch pre-sale of residential units in Phase Two Development around January 2021, which is expected to improve liquidity[129]. Financial Position - As of September 30, 2020, the Group's bank balances and cash totaled HK$242.1 million, a decrease of HK$32.2 million from HK$274.3 million as of March 31, 2020[64]. - The Group's bank and other borrowings amounted to HK$1,498.6 million, an increase of HK$37.9 million from HK$1,460.7 million as of March 31, 2020[65]. - As of September 30, 2020, the Group had net current liabilities of HK$1,687.9 million, an increase from HK$1,350.2 million as of March 31, 2020, resulting in a current ratio of 0.25 compared to 0.28 previously[74][76]. - The Group's gearing ratio as of September 30, 2020, was 0.63, based on total liabilities of HK$3,105.0 million and total assets of HK$4,933.0 million[79][83]. - The Group had capital commitments of HK$47.0 million contracted but not provided for, related to the development of Chinlink Worldport and CIC[88][92]. Share Capital and Options - As of September 30, 2020, the authorized and issued share capital of the Company remained unchanged at HK$625.0 million and HK$456.8 million respectively[78][82]. - The company has a total of 140,909,474 shares available for issue under the share option scheme, which is about 9.64% of the total issued shares[143]. - The total number of share options as of September 30, 2020, is 8,422,505[149]. - The total number of share options granted during the period is 5,835,140[149]. - The total number of issued ordinary shares of the Company was 1,461,609,692[158]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has positioned itself as a global innovative resource integrator, supporting fast-growing Chinese companies with indigenous technology and business models[110]. - The 14th Five-Year Plan emphasizes high-quality, green, and sustainable growth, focusing on domestic demand and self-innovation under the Dual Circulation strategy[106]. - The company is actively participating in the modernization of Hanzhong's traditional Chinese medicine industry through a joint venture with the Hanzhong Government[112]. - Chinlink is actively advising the Yulin Municipal Government on green energy projects, initiating a clean energy fund to invest in hydrogen projects with investors including SPIC and local industry funds[116][117]. - The gradual recovery of the national economy and new development policies in China present significant opportunities for the Group to advance its business model[130]. Governance and Compliance - The company complied with all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code except for the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive[189]. - The Audit Committee reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Group and discussed risk management and internal control systems[195]. - The Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviews the structure, size, and diversity of the Board at least annually[199].
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