Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 274,260,000, a decrease of 40.4% compared to HKD 460,050,000 in the same period of 2020[11]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 44,365,000, down 5.5% from HKD 46,969,000, resulting in a gross margin of 16.2%[11]. - Profit attributable to owners of the company was HKD 10,214,000, a decline of 62.8% from HKD 27,476,000 in the previous year[11]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to HKD 0.85, down 62.9% from HKD 2.29[13]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 27,476,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to HKD 10,214,000 for the same period in 2020, representing a significant increase[28][30]. - Pre-tax profit for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 10,214,000, down from HKD 27,476,000 in the same period of 2020, representing a decline of about 62.9%[63]. - Total other income, other gains, and losses for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 3,544,000, down from HKD 18,018,000, a decrease of approximately 80.3%[50]. - Income tax expenses increased by approximately HKD 1.0 million or about 34.4%, from approximately HKD 2.9 million to approximately HKD 3.9 million, with an effective tax rate of 27.5% for the six months ended September 30, 2021[99]. - Profit attributable to owners decreased by approximately HKD 17.3 million or about 62.8%, from approximately HKD 27.5 million to approximately HKD 10.2 million, primarily due to a lack of non-recurring government subsidies[101]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2021, were HKD 32,240,000, a decrease of 62.5% from HKD 85,873,000[15]. - The net cash used in operating activities was HKD 38,494,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 17,218,000 in the same period of 2020[32]. - The company experienced a significant decrease in cash flow from operating activities, primarily due to increased operational costs and tax payments[32]. - The company had cash and cash equivalents of HKD 29,224,000 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from HKD 67,029,000 at the end of the previous year[32]. - As of September 30, 2021, the company's bank balances and cash totaled approximately HKD 32.2 million, down from approximately HKD 85.9 million as of March 31, 2021[102]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 398,152,000 from HKD 445,240,000, while total liabilities decreased to HKD 109,106,000 from HKD 166,262,000[21]. - The company reported a net asset value of HKD 288,884,000, an increase from HKD 278,679,000[21]. - Bank borrowings decreased by 34.0% to HKD 28,218,000 from HKD 42,734,000[15]. - The capital debt ratio improved to 9.9% from 15.5%, indicating a 36.1% reduction in leverage[15]. - Trade receivables decreased to HKD 40,635 thousand as of September 30, 2021, from HKD 78,100 thousand as of March 31, 2021, representing a reduction of 47.9%[66]. - Contract assets increased to HKD 240,350 thousand as of September 30, 2021, compared to HKD 195,285 thousand as of March 31, 2021, reflecting a growth of 23.1%[69]. - Trade payables decreased to HKD 76,310 thousand as of September 30, 2021, down from HKD 118,447 thousand as of March 31, 2021, a decline of 35.5%[72]. Operational Performance - Revenue from the provision of template erection and related auxiliary services was HKD 262,811,000, while revenue from renovation services was HKD 11,449,000, totaling HKD 274,260,000 for the current period, down from HKD 460,050,000 in the previous year[42]. - Customer A revenue decreased to HKD 118,603,000 from HKD 197,484,000, a decline of approximately 40%[47]. - Customer B revenue decreased to HKD 65,102,000 from HKD 78,947,000, a decline of about 17.6%[47]. - Total employee benefits expenses decreased to HKD 47,182,000 from HKD 61,776,000, a reduction of approximately 23.6%[53]. - The total employee cost for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was approximately HKD 23.6 million, compared to HKD 20.5 million for the same period in 2020[120]. - The group has 97 full-time employees as of September 30, 2021, down from 98 employees a year earlier[120]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the principles and code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as per the listing rules, ensuring high standards of corporate governance[143]. - The Audit Committee, established on January 17, 2017, is responsible for reviewing financial information, internal controls, and risk management systems[144]. - The interim financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2021, were unaudited but reviewed by the Audit Committee, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and listing rules[144]. Future Outlook - The group remains cautiously optimistic about the medium to long-term development of the construction industry in Hong Kong, driven by government commitments to land development and public housing[123]. - The group anticipates that new projects and awarded contracts will incur substantial upfront costs, potentially impacting profit margins and financial performance in the second half of the fiscal year[123]. - The group plans to maintain a cautious approach to cost control, particularly regarding material costs and subcontractor expenses, to achieve profitability and positive cash flow[123]. - The company continues to face challenges in the construction industry due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, particularly affecting the construction of the third runway system at Hong Kong International Airport[89]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2021, Mr. Wang Qiming and Ms. Zhou each hold 850,800,000 shares, representing approximately 70.9% of the company's equity[127]. - Mr. Wang Qiming is the beneficial owner of 801,600,000 shares, which accounts for 66.8% of the company's equity[130]. - K C Limited holds 49,200,000 shares, representing 4.1% of the company's equity[130]. - No purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities occurred during the six-month period ending September 30, 2021[133]. - There were no interests held by directors or major shareholders in any competing businesses during the six-month period ending September 30, 2021[134].
御佳控股(03789) - 2022 - 中期财报