Revenue Performance - The group's revenue increased from approximately HKD 264.6 million to approximately HKD 287.6 million, primarily due to the growth in trade business, which contributed HKD 111.8 million in revenue during the reporting period [10]. - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 287,639,000, an increase of 8.1% from HKD 264,570,000 in the same period of 2020 [58]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 287,639,000, an increase of 8.7% compared to HKD 264,570,000 for the same period in 2020 [108]. - Revenue from civil engineering and building maintenance contracts recognized over time was HKD 175,871,000, down 33.5% from HKD 264,570,000 in the previous year [112]. - Revenue from chemical materials trading recognized at a point in time was HKD 111,768,000, with no revenue reported in the previous year [112]. Financial Performance - The group recorded a gross loss of approximately HKD 23.3 million, compared to a gross profit of approximately HKD 19.6 million in the same period last year, largely due to delays in construction progress caused by the pandemic [13]. - The total loss for the reporting period was approximately HKD 37.2 million, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 3.6 million in the same period last year [19]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 37,155,000, compared to a profit before tax of HKD 3,733,000 in the prior year [58]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 52,314,000, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 23,712,000 in the same period last year [61]. - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD (2.31), a decline from earnings of HKD 0.24 per share in the previous year [60]. Cost Management - The service costs rose from approximately HKD 245 million to approximately HKD 310.9 million, with trade business costs amounting to approximately HKD 110.3 million [12]. - The group’s administrative expenses were approximately HKD 17.2 million, down from approximately HKD 21.9 million in the same period last year, reflecting cost-cutting measures [16]. - Financial costs for the six months ended September 30, 2021, were HKD 5,385,000, down 26.0% from HKD 7,276,000 in the previous year [113]. - The company’s management compensation for the reporting period was approximately HKD 2,658,000, a decrease from HKD 3,400,000 in the prior year [150]. Assets and Liabilities - The group’s bank balance and cash amounted to approximately HKD 41 million as of September 30, 2021, down from approximately HKD 172.4 million as of March 31, 2021 [21]. - As of September 30, 2021, current assets totaled HKD 425,833,000, a decrease from HKD 452,710,000 as of March 31, 2021, representing a decline of approximately 5.9% [67]. - Non-current assets decreased from HKD 134,709,000 to HKD 111,393,000, a reduction of about 17.3% [64]. - Total liabilities decreased from HKD 371,646,000 to HKD 307,695,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 17.2% [65]. - The company’s total assets less current liabilities decreased from HKD 587,419,000 to HKD 537,226,000, a decline of approximately 8.5% [67]. Market and Strategic Initiatives - The group plans to develop two residential towers with over 2,000 units in the Philippines, with construction delayed due to pandemic-related restrictions [8]. - The group aims to enhance its competitive advantage in the construction industry by reducing costs and improving efficiency, while also exploring overseas market opportunities [9]. - The company is considering strategic acquisitions to bolster its market position, with potential targets identified that could increase market share by FF% [155]. - A new marketing strategy has been implemented, aiming to increase brand awareness and customer retention by GG% over the next year [155]. Shareholder and Equity Information - The issued share capital as of September 30, 2021, was HKD 15.84 million, with 1,584 million ordinary shares issued [25]. - The total number of issued shares as of September 30, 2021, was 1,584,000,000, unchanged from the previous reporting period [146]. - The major shareholder, Huaguan Group Limited, continues to hold at least 25% of the company's shares as per financing agreements [46]. Cash Flow and Financing Activities - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD (83,919,000), compared to HKD (1,218,000) for the same period in 2020 [75]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD (32,914,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to HKD (53,204,000) in the previous year, indicating an improvement [75]. - The company’s bank borrowings increased from HKD 173,764,000 to HKD 142,775,000, a decrease of about 17.9% [65]. - The company has not violated any covenants related to its bank borrowings as of September 30, 2021 [146]. Inventory and Receivables - The group’s inventory, consisting of development properties on two parcels of land in the Philippines, was valued at approximately HKD 154,347,000 as of September 30, 2021, down from HKD 162,067,000 as of March 31, 2021, reflecting a decrease of about 4.4% [131]. - The total amount of trade and other receivables as of September 30, 2021, was HKD 243,848,000, compared to HKD 195,367,000 as of March 31, 2021, indicating an increase of about 24.8% [133]. - The group's trade receivables amounted to HKD 15,708,000, an increase from HKD 14,485,000 as of March 31, 2021, representing a growth of approximately 8.5% [139]. - The group reported no overdue or impaired trade receivables as of September 30, 2021, maintaining a healthy credit profile [139].
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