Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HK$1,411,491,000, compared to HK$644,367,000 for the same period in 2019, representing a growth of 118.5%[9] - Gross profit for the period was HK$18,687,000, with administrative expenses amounting to HK$25,982,000, resulting in a gross loss of HK$7,295,000[9] - Profit before tax was HK$2,501,000, a significant decrease from HK$98,790,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of 97.5%[9] - Profit for the period was HK$1,396,000, down from HK$79,557,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 98.2%[9] - The company reported a basic and diluted earnings per share of HK$0.07, compared to HK$3.98 in the previous year, a decline of 98.2%[11] - Other comprehensive loss for the period was HK$2,263,000, contributing to a total comprehensive income of HK$1,396,000[11] - The Group recorded a consolidated turnover of HK$1,411,491,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2020, representing an increase of 119% from HK$644,367,000 in the previous corresponding period[100] - The Group's gross profit during this period was HK$18,687,000, a decrease of 87% from HK$145,383,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2019[100] - Profit attributable to owners of the parent amounted to HK$1,396,000, significantly down from HK$79,557,000 in the previous period[100] Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets increased to HK$724,535,000 as of September 30, 2020, up from HK$707,850,000 as of March 31, 2020, representing a growth of 2.7%[13] - Current assets rose to HK$1,403,479,000, a 15.7% increase from HK$1,213,315,000 in the previous period[13] - Accounts receivable significantly increased to HK$330,789,000, up 64.3% from HK$201,272,000[13] - Total current liabilities increased to HK$853,515,000, reflecting a rise of 29.3% from HK$659,606,000[13] - The Group's accounts payable also saw an increase, totaling HK$490,656,000 as of 30 September 2020, compared to HK$314,936,000 as of 31 March 2020, marking a rise of approximately 55.9%[63] - The Group reported contract liabilities of HK$30,000,000 as of 30 September 2020, representing advance payments received from a project[141] Cash Flow and Financing - Net cash flows used in operating activities improved to (HK$26,859,000) compared to (HK$114,396,000) in the same period last year[22] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period reached HK$724,966,000, an increase from HK$591,437,000[22] - The Group has shown a strong cash flow from financing activities, with net cash flows of HK$137,701,000 compared to (HK$81,004,000) in the previous year[22] - The Group's bank loans amounted to HK$266,681,000 as of 30 September 2020, an increase from HK$121,517,000 as of 31 March 2020, secured by certain deposits[144] Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The company has not provided specific guidance for future performance but indicated ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and profitability[9] - The company continues to explore opportunities for market expansion and potential acquisitions to enhance its service offerings[9] - The board of directors remains committed to strategic initiatives aimed at long-term growth despite the current financial challenges[9] - The Group's turnover is projected to remain sustainable and stable in the coming years due to ongoing contracts and new projects[163] - The construction industry is expected to remain active in the medium to long term due to the HKSAR Government's commitment to increasing land and housing supply[164] Employee and Operational Metrics - Employee benefit expenses (excluding directors' remuneration) rose to HK$95,475,000 in 2020 from HK$83,831,000 in 2019, indicating an increase of approximately 13.5%[46] - The Group employed 360 full-time employees as of 30 September 2020, an increase from 336 employees as of 31 March 2020[169] - The Group continues to invest in innovation and technology to enhance work efficiency and quality, aiming to remain competitive in future project tenders[165] Shareholder Information and Corporate Governance - The Group did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2020, compared to HK$80,000,000 (HK$0.04 per share) in the same period of 2019[49] - The Group's total equity as of 30 September 2020 was HK$1.26 billion, slightly up from HK$1.25 billion as of 31 March 2020[121] - Mr. NGAI Chun Hung holds a long position of 1,500,000,000 shares, representing 75.00% of the issued share capital of the company[178] - Following the privatisation of Vantage on 20 October 2020, Mr. NGAI is deemed to be interested in 100% of the entire issued capital of Vantage[182] - The restructuring involved a change in the shareholding structure of the controlling shareholder[178]
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