Financial Performance - For the three months ended December 31, 2020, the company reported revenue of HKD 15,739,000, an increase of 5.3% compared to HKD 14,945,000 in the same period of 2019[6] - The cost of sales for the same period was HKD 13,580,000, resulting in a gross profit of HKD 2,159,000, down 27.5% from HKD 2,976,000 year-on-year[6] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 10,289,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 11,451,000 in the previous year[6] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 2,548,000, compared to a loss of HKD 6,738,000 in the same quarter of 2019[6] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 11.52, compared to HKD 8.72 in the previous year[8] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 10,191,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020[15] - The group reported a loss of approximately HKD 10,191,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 11,461,000 for the same period in 2019[59] - The company reported a loss from continuing and discontinued operations of HKD 8,883,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020, compared to a loss of HKD 5,686,000 for the same period in 2019[34] Revenue and Sales - Revenue from the sale of natural gas was HKD 14,925,000, an increase from HKD 13,590,000 in the same period last year, representing a growth of 9.9%[21] - Total revenue from continuing operations was HKD 15,739,000, compared to HKD 14,945,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of 5.3%[21] - Natural gas sales volume increased by approximately 17% to about 5,001,000 cubic meters for the three months ended December 31, 2020, compared to 4,278,000 cubic meters for the same period in 2019[62] Cost Management - The company has implemented cost control measures to tighten operational costs, resulting in a financial cost of HKD 1,387,000, down from HKD 2,599,000 in the previous year[26] - Operating expenses decreased from approximately HKD 12,620,000 to approximately HKD 12,407,000 for the same periods, attributed to significant foreign exchange differences and reduced amortization and depreciation[58] - Financial costs decreased to approximately HKD 1,387,000 from HKD 2,599,000, mainly due to reduced estimated interest expenses from non-controlling shareholder loans and convertible bonds[59] Government Support and Funding - The company has received government subsidies of HKD 509,000 related to the COVID-19 employment support scheme[26] - The company plans to raise approximately HKD 55.32 million through a rights issue, with HKD 48 million allocated for redeeming outstanding bonds[18] - Shareholders and directors have agreed to provide adequate funding to ensure the company can meet its short-term debt obligations[16] Capital Structure and Shareholder Information - The company is undergoing a capital restructuring, which includes a share consolidation and a rights issue to raise approximately HKD 58.35 million[43] - The company had a total issued and paid-up share capital of HKD 45,586,000 as of December 31, 2020, compared to HKD 32,586,000 in 2019[40] - The company plans to issue 364,688,000 rights shares at a subscription price of HKD 0.16 per share following the capital restructuring[43] - The major shareholder, Hong Kong Haoyue International Trading Co., Ltd., holds 11,005,500 shares, representing approximately 12.07% of the issued share capital[74] Taxation and Legal Matters - The company reported a tax credit of HKD 98,000, down from HKD 475,000 in the previous year[6] - The tax rate for the company's subsidiaries in China remains at 25%, with no tax provisions required for the current period due to no taxable profits[24] - As of December 31, 2020, the company has fully provided for a debt of RMB 8,587,000 (approximately HKD 10,219,000) related to a legal dispute with a supplier[65] Employee and Operational Insights - The company reported employee benefit expenses of HKD 104,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020, compared to HKD 95,000 in 2019[31] - The company employed 59 staff as of December 31, 2020, an increase from 57 staff a year earlier[71] Market Challenges and Future Outlook - The company is facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating tensions between the US and China, which are expected to impact overall business performance[68] - The company aims to enhance its market presence and explore new strategies for growth in the upcoming quarters[6] - The company is being cautious in seeking new potential mergers, acquisitions, and expansions to maintain growth and profitability amid market uncertainties[68] Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all provisions of the GEM Listing Rules Corporate Governance Code, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which has not been appointed since April 19, 2018[78] - The Audit Committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, and provided feedback to the Board[80] - The quarterly report for the period from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, will be published on the Stock Exchange and the company's website[80]
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