Financial Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Group reported revenue of HK$85,531,000, a decrease of 3.5% compared to HK$88,087,000 in the same period of 2019[9]. - The cost of services for the same period was HK$78,050,000, resulting in a gross profit of HK$7,481,000, down 36.5% from HK$11,768,000 in 2019[9]. - Profit before taxation for the period was HK$1,336,000, a decrease of 13.9% compared to HK$1,553,000 in the previous year[9]. - The Group's profit for the period was HK$959,000, representing an increase of 27.9% from HK$750,000 in the same period of 2019[9]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$2,264,000, significantly higher than HK$467,000 in the previous year[11]. - Earnings per share for the period were HK$0.13, up from HK$0.10 in the same period of 2019[11]. - The Group's administrative expenses decreased to HK$5,846,000 from HK$6,569,000, reflecting a reduction of 11%[9]. - Other income for the period was HK$618,000, compared to a loss of HK$2,674,000 in the same period of 2019[9]. - The Group experienced an exchange gain of HK$383,000 from translating foreign operations, compared to a loss of HK$283,000 in the previous year[11]. - Interest income from Money Lending decreased significantly to HK$2,664,000 from HK$5,742,000 year-on-year, reflecting a decline of 53.6%[26]. - The income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020, was HK$377,000, a decrease from HK$803,000 in 2019, indicating a reduction of 53.1%[37]. - The Group's effective tax rate for the period was calculated at 16.5%, consistent with the previous year[38]. - For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the profit attributable to owners of the Company was HK$718,000, an increase of 27.6% compared to HK$563,000 for the same period in 2019[49]. - The basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were both HK$0.00133, unchanged from the previous year[49]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was HK$2,023,000, compared to HK$280,000 in the same period of 2019, reflecting a significant increase[53]. Revenue Sources - For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Group's revenue from Environmental and Cleaning services was HK$82,867,000, a slight increase from HK$82,345,000 in the same period of 2019, representing a growth of 0.6%[26]. - Environmental and cleaning services in Hong Kong generated revenue of approximately HK$75.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to approximately HK$75.4 million for the same period in 2019[75]. - The Shanghai Operations recorded an increase in revenue by approximately HK$0.8 million to approximately HK$7.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to approximately HK$7.0 million in 2019[81]. Expenses and Costs - Staff costs, including directors' emoluments, totaled HK$46,728,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HK$45,522,000 in 2019, reflecting an increase of 2.6%[34]. - The Group's finance costs increased slightly to HK$366,000 from HK$343,000 in the same period of 2019[9]. - Selling, marketing, and administrative expenses decreased by approximately HK$0.8 million to approximately HK$6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, due to stringent cost control measures[104]. - The Group aims to offset increased labor costs in the environmental and cleaning services sector by transferring costs to customers and improving operational efficiency[90]. Impairment and Financial Challenges - The impairment loss on loans and interest receivables was HK$9,106,000, which is a significant increase from HK$2,700,000 in the previous year, marking a rise of 337.6%[27]. - The Group recognized an impairment loss of approximately HK$9.0 million on past due loans and interest receivables for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to approximately HK$2.7 million in 2019[82]. - The Group's money lending business has faced challenges due to prolonged Sino-US trade tensions and the impact of COVID-19, leading to financial difficulties for some borrowers[82]. - The Group is actively taking legal actions against borrowers who have defaulted on loan repayments to recover loan principals and related costs[82]. Government Support - The Group received government grants amounting to HK$9,705,000 under the Employment Support Scheme, aimed at retaining employees during the subsidy period[27]. - The Group received a one-off subsidy of approximately HK$9.5 million under the Employment Support Scheme for part of the monthly salaries of employees in the environmental and cleaning services for July and August 2020[76]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code and GEM Listing Rules for the three months ended September 30, 2020, with some deviations noted[138]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive Directors, ensuring oversight of financial practices and internal controls[141]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated results for the three months ended September 30, 2020, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards[142]. - The company maintains high standards of corporate governance to safeguard shareholder interests[137]. - As of September 30, 2020, Mr. Yu Shaoheng holds 350,536,631 shares, representing 64.91% of the total issued share capital of the company[120]. - Mr. Yu Weiye and Ms. Mui Fong each hold 54,431,400 shares, accounting for 10.08% of the total issued share capital[125]. Future Plans and Strategies - The group is focusing on strengthening its risk management policy and streamlining its loan portfolio to reduce exposure to high-risk loans amid economic downturn threats in Hong Kong and the PRC[97]. - The group plans to enhance its marketing efforts to expand market shares in the commercial and residential sectors, aiming to improve revenue per customer through cross-selling services[92]. - The Shanghai Operations are expanding as expected, implementing the same quality control and training programs as in Hong Kong, with refined marketing strategies to attract new customers[93]. - The group is exploring new environmental and cleaning services to expand its service scope, positioning itself as a one-stop cleaning contractor for customers[92].
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