Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of HKD 26,102,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of 52.7% compared to HKD 55,178,000 in the same period of 2019[15]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 7,471,000, down 58.8% from HKD 18,132,000 in 2019[15]. - The company recorded a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD (5,960,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a cash inflow of HKD 7,084,000 in 2019[24]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 210,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 7,835,000 in 2019[15]. - Basic earnings per share for the period were HKD 0.04, a significant decrease from HKD 1.31 in the same period of 2019[15]. - The pre-tax profit for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 285,000, down from HKD 9,768,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of about 97.1%[44]. - The total comprehensive income for the period decreased by approximately 97.4% from HKD 7.8 million to HKD 0.2 million, attributed to reduced revenue and gross profit, increased administrative expenses, and decreased other expenses[79]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2020, were HKD 145,686,000, slightly down from HKD 149,200,000 as of March 31, 2020[17]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 76,836,000, down from HKD 81,834,000 at the beginning of the period[24]. - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2020, totaled HKD 16,753,000, an increase from HKD 15,246,000 as of March 31, 2020[60]. - The average credit period for trade payables was between 30 to 60 days, with total trade payables amounting to HKD 7,791,000 as of September 30, 2020, down from HKD 8,019,000[62]. Operational Overview - The company is primarily engaged in providing fire safety services in Hong Kong[27]. - Revenue from fire safety system installation services was HKD 16,595,000, while maintenance services generated HKD 9,507,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020[38]. - The company experienced delays in customer inquiries for fire safety installation services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting revenue recognition[66]. - The company has implemented a credit period of 0 to 30 days for customers from the invoice date of contract progress payments[37]. - The company’s operational segments are identified based on the information reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, focusing on fire safety system installation and maintenance services[39]. Employee and Administrative Costs - The total employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2020, amounted to HKD 10,148,000, which is an increase of 70.5% compared to HKD 5,937,000 in the same period of 2019[52]. - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 64.2% from HKD 5.3 million to HKD 8.7 million, primarily due to higher administrative staff costs[75]. - As of September 30, 2020, the company employed a total of 43 employees, a decrease from 45 employees as of March 31, 2020[92]. Strategic Initiatives - The company transitioned from GEM to the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 20, 2020[26]. - The company has utilized approximately HKD 41.8 million of the net proceeds from its IPO as of September 30, 2020, leaving HKD 2.2 million unutilized[97]. - The company has made significant investments in expanding its fire safety system installation services, utilizing approximately HKD 27.5 million for initial payments and HKD 1.2 million for performance guarantees[94]. - The company has established a new computer system to enhance its information management processes[94]. - The company has revised its planned use of net proceeds from HKD 44.0 million to HKD 41.8 million, with specific allocations for market growth and service capacity expansion[96]. Risks and Challenges - The company has faced risks related to reliance on non-recurring projects, which could significantly impact its operational and financial performance if project numbers decline[99]. - The company has identified potential risks related to subcontractor performance and supply chain issues that could adversely affect its operations and financial results[99]. - The company has not faced significant foreign exchange risks as all revenue-generating activities are conducted in Hong Kong dollars[85]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2020, Mr. Ho holds 427,500,000 shares, representing a 71.25% ownership in the company through Foxfire, which he wholly owns[102]. - Mr. Ho is the beneficial owner of 1 share in Foxfire, representing 100% ownership[103]. - The company has not granted, exercised, or cancelled any share options under the share option scheme since its adoption on September 22, 2017, up to September 30, 2020[108]. - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the six months ending September 30, 2020[113]. Audit and Compliance - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2020, and believes they comply with applicable accounting standards and regulations[117]. - There are no known significant matters that require disclosure following September 30, 2020, up to the report date[119].
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