Revenue and Financial Performance - The Group's revenue increased by approximately HK$280.4 million compared to the corresponding period in 2019[15]. - For the Reporting Period, the Group's revenue increased by approximately HK$280.4 million or approximately 118.2% compared to the corresponding period in 2019, reaching approximately HK$517.6 million[22]. - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HK$517,588,000, a significant increase from HK$237,189,000 in the same period of 2019, representing a growth of approximately 118%[113]. - Revenue from Customer A was HK$421,267,000, contributing over 10% of the Group's total revenue, compared to HK$175,216,000 in 2019, reflecting a growth of approximately 140%[123]. - The company reported a net loss of HK$4,655,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a loss of HK$5,632,000 for the same period in 2019, indicating an improvement in financial performance[86]. - Loss before tax for the six months ended 30 September 2020 was HK$4,655,000, compared to a loss of HK$5,632,000 for the same period in 2019, representing a decrease of approximately 17.3%[143]. Costs and Expenses - The Group's gross profit decreased by approximately HK$5.8 million or approximately 81.7% compared to the corresponding period in 2019, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 0.3%[22]. - Employee costs for the reporting period totaled approximately HK$94.3 million, a significant increase from HK$45.1 million in the same period of 2019, representing an increase of about 109%[57]. - Direct costs for the period were HK$87,465,000, compared to HK$38,664,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of 126.4%[134]. - Administrative expenses were HK$6,884,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, slightly up from HK$6,424,000 in 2019, showing an increase of 7.1%[134]. - Total staff costs, including directors' remuneration, amounted to HK$94,349,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2020, up from HK$45,088,000 in 2019, indicating a significant increase of 109.1%[134]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of 30 September 2020, the Group had total cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$54.3 million, a decrease from approximately HK$72.0 million as of 31 March 2020[29]. - Cash generated from operating activities was HK$2,752,000, a significant recovery from cash used in operations of HK$62,693,000 in the previous year[90]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HK$49,096,000, compared to HK$43,533,000 at the end of the same period last year, showing a positive cash flow trend[90]. - The Group's total net assets decreased to HK$263,383,000 from HK$268,038,000, reflecting a 1.5% decline[77]. - Net current assets increased to HK$209,255,000, up from HK$204,168,000, reflecting a positive trend in liquidity[75]. Borrowings and Financial Position - The Group's short-term bank borrowings decreased by approximately 19.0% from HK$18.4 million as of 31 March 2020 to approximately HK$14.9 million as of 30 September 2020[30]. - The gearing ratio of the Group as of 30 September 2020 was approximately 5.7%, down from approximately 7.0% as of 31 March 2020[30]. - The company had no new borrowings during the period, contrasting with HK$20,000,000 in proceeds from new borrowings in the previous year[90]. - Bank loans repayable on demand amounted to HK$14,924,000, compared to HK$18,375,000 as of March 31, 2020[194]. - The interest rate on bank loans remained stable at 4.73% to 4.76% per annum for both September 30, 2020, and March 31, 2020[194]. Government Support and Grants - Other gains increased by approximately HK$7.3 million or approximately 912.5% compared to the corresponding period in 2019, primarily due to government grants and subsidies amounting to approximately HK$5.6 million[22]. - The Group received government grants totaling HK$5,574,000 under various COVID-19 support schemes, which were recognized in the financial statements[126]. Employment and Workforce - As of September 30, 2020, the Group employed a total of 333 full-time employees, a decrease from 426 full-time employees as of March 31, 2020[53]. - The total staff costs incurred by the Group for the Reporting Period were approximately HK$94.3 million, compared to approximately HK$45.1 million for the corresponding period in 2019[53]. Market and Economic Conditions - The overall gross value of construction works in Q2 2020 dropped, with a 14.4% increase in the public sector unable to offset a 26.1% decline in the private sector[8]. - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to higher operating costs due to project delays during the Reporting Period[15]. - Hong Kong's GDP contracted by 9.0% year-on-year in Q2 2020, reflecting ongoing economic challenges[7]. - The negative business confidence indicator during the first half of 2020 highlights the pessimistic sentiment among investors[7]. Future Outlook and Business Strategy - The Hong Kong government plans to accelerate approximately HK$500 billion in public works over the next five years, indicating more opportunities for contractors[16]. - The Group anticipates increased demand for foundation works services due to upcoming housing developments in both public and private sectors[16]. - The Group continues to explore business opportunities beyond the Hong Kong market to enhance future development[17]. - The Group is exploring opportunities to expand its main business beyond the Hong Kong market to strengthen its revenue base[19]. Accounting and Reporting - The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2020 have been prepared in accordance with the applicable disclosure requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange and Hong Kong Accounting Standard ("HKAS") 34[94]. - The Group's accounting policies remain consistent with those used in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2020, except for the adoption of new and amended HKFRSs effective from 1 April 2020[96]. - The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were consistent with those applied to the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2020[106].
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