Revenue Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2021, Chinlink International Holdings Limited recorded total revenue of HK$96.0 million, representing a drop of 17.2% compared to the previous period[8]. - The property investment business generated revenue of HK$45.2 million, with HK$8.8 million from Chinlink International Centre and HK$36.4 million from the Commercial Complex, showing a slight drop of 9.1% compared to the previous period[15]. - Revenue from the Commercial Complex dropped significantly by 21.4% during the period due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, although the average occupancy rate remained high at 98.0%, a slight increase of 3.5% compared to the previous period[16]. - MCM Holdings Limited recorded revenue of HK$30.7 million from financial advisory and asset management services, representing a 35.4% drop against the previous period, attributed to exceptionally high income in the prior year[19]. - Revenue from financial guarantee services was HK$7.1 million, down 27.2% compared to the previous period, while other financial services generated HK$11.4 million[24]. - The Group's total revenue for the period was HK$96.0 million, reflecting a decrease of 17.2% from HK$116.0 million in the previous period[28]. Profit and Loss - Gross profit decreased to HK$66.2 million, down 11.3% from HK$74.6 million in the previous period, while gross profit margin increased slightly to 68.9%[29]. - The Group reported a loss of HK$99.3 million, compared to a loss of HK$37.7 million in the previous period, primarily due to decreased gross profit from property investments and unrealized exchange losses[43]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HK$49,509,000, compared to a profit of HK$66,563,000 in the same period last year[181]. - The company reported a loss for the year of HK$103,724,000, which is a significant increase compared to the previous loss of HK$44,997,000[189]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HK$90,832,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to a loss of HK$29,384,000 in the same period of 2020, indicating a significant increase in losses[194]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets decreased to HK$4,481,015,000 as of September 30, 2021, from HK$4,674,276,000 as of March 31, 2021, reflecting a decline of 4.1%[183]. - Current assets increased to HK$986,898,000 as of September 30, 2021, compared to HK$609,951,000 as of March 31, 2021, indicating a growth of 61.7%[183]. - Current liabilities increased to HK$1,986,282,000 from HK$1,843,594,000, representing a rise of about 7.7%[184]. - Net current liabilities improved to HK$999,384,000 from HK$1,233,643,000, indicating a reduction of approximately 19%[184]. - Non-current liabilities rose to HK$1,357,446,000 from HK$1,266,939,000, marking an increase of about 7.1%[187]. - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HK$2,060,203,000 from HK$2,116,742,000, a decline of approximately 2.7%[187]. Financial Management - The Group's gearing ratio as of September 30, 2021, was 0.61, slightly increased from 0.59 as of March 31, 2021, with total liabilities of HK$3,343.7 million and total assets of HK$5,467.9 million[65][68]. - The company has shown a commitment to managing its liabilities, with a notable increase in lease liabilities from HK$8,379,000 to HK$109,171,000, indicating a strategic shift in financing[184]. - The company is actively managing its financial liabilities, with repayments of various borrowings totaling HK$158,000,000 for 6.5% coupon bonds and HK$62,901,000 for bank borrowings[199]. Market Conditions and Strategic Initiatives - The Group's overseas expansion plans were significantly restricted due to strict cross-border travel controls and ongoing geopolitical tensions between China and the US[9]. - The Group launched the pre-sale of residential apartments under the Phase Two Development of the Daminggong Construction Materials and Furniture Shopping Centre amid a declining real estate market in China[13]. - The Group is focusing resources on financial and other innovative services in response to the challenges in the property market[13]. - The Group is focusing on expanding financial services in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, leveraging its unique position in Hong Kong to capture market potential[90]. - A joint venture with Bulltick LLC was finalized in November 2021, aiming to create a platform linking Latin America and Asia, enhancing corporate advisory services in private and venture equity[91]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2021, Mr. Li Weibin holds 53,464,480 ordinary shares and 157,127 underlying shares, totaling 53,621,607 shares, representing approximately 61.014% of the total issued shares of the Company[105]. - The total number of shares available for issue under the share option scheme is 28,125,294, which represents approximately 2.41% of the total number of issued shares of the Company (1,169,287,752 shares)[113]. - The entire issued share capital of Wealth Keeper International Limited, which holds 659,810,560 shares, is wholly owned by Mr. Li, making him deemed interested in these shares[116]. - Ms. Cao Wei, as the spouse of Mr. Li, has an interest in a total of 713,432,167 shares, which is about 61.014% of the total issued shares[128]. Corporate Governance - The company complied with all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code except for the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive[163]. - The company maintains a strong and consistent leadership structure with Mr. Li serving as both Chairman and Managing Director[163]. - The company has established an Audit Committee with three independent non-executive Directors[169]. - The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for reviewing the structure and diversity of the Board at least annually[170].
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