Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 24,773,000, representing an increase of 10.1% compared to HKD 22,502,000 for the same period in 2019[6] - Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 8,034,000, up from HKD 7,637,000 in the same period of 2019, indicating a growth of 5.2%[6] - The company reported a net loss attributable to owners of HKD 2,744,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a loss of HKD 2,576,000 in the same period of 2019, reflecting an increase in losses of 6.5%[6] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 0.46, compared to HKD 0.43 for the same period in 2019[6] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 56,142,000, an increase of 49.0% compared to HKD 37,689,000 for the same period in 2019[19] - The group reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 2,410,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a loss of HKD 2,247,000 in the same period last year[10] - The group recorded a net loss of approximately HKD 2.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a net loss of approximately HKD 2.2 million for the same period in 2019[128] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2020, amounted to HKD 71,520,000, while total liabilities were HKD 11,317,000, resulting in a net asset value of HKD 60,203,000[8] - Non-current assets totaled HKD 65,272,000 as of September 30, 2020, with property, plant, and equipment accounting for HKD 48,519,000[8] - The company reported a total current asset of HKD 76,356,000, which includes cash and cash equivalents of HKD 6,424,000[8] - The group's total assets as of September 30, 2020, were reported at HKD 51,898 million[69] - As of September 30, 2020, the group had total liabilities of approximately HKD 44.0 million, down from approximately HKD 47.5 million as of March 31, 2020[134] - The group's debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 2020, was approximately 73.1%, a decrease from about 75.9% as of March 31, 2020[134] Cash Flow - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 6,424,000, down from HKD 12,817,000 at the end of the same period in 2019[11] - Net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 6,937,000, compared to a net cash used of HKD 8,729,000 in the same period last year[11] - The group incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 1,754,000, significantly reduced from HKD 14,253,000 in the previous year[11] - The group raised bank and other borrowings amounting to HKD 3,601,000, down from HKD 32,277,000 in the previous year[11] Expenses - The company’s administrative expenses increased to HKD 4,987,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 3,373,000 in the same period of 2019, marking a rise of 47.8%[6] - Short-term employee benefits for management decreased to HKD 1,434,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, down from HKD 1,732,000 in the previous year, a reduction of approximately 17.3%[121] - Administrative expenses for the same period were approximately HKD 7.6 million, an increase of about 15.2% from approximately HKD 6.6 million in 2019, primarily due to consulting and legal fees[127] Shareholder Information - The group has a total issued share capital of HKD 10,000,000, with 1,000,000,000 shares authorized at a par value of HKD 0.01 each[118] - The group plans to conduct a rights issue, offering one new share for every two existing shares held, with the completion date on October 23, 2020[121] - The group completed a rights issue on October 23, 2020, issuing 300,000,000 shares at a subscription price of HKD 0.027 per share, raising approximately HKD 7 million for loan repayment and settling debts to suppliers[131] Market and Operational Outlook - The company is focused on expanding its market presence and enhancing its product offerings through ongoing research and development initiatives[5] - The overall outlook for the industry remains challenging due to uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting the foundation industry with supply chain disruptions and labor shortages[128] Governance and Compliance - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2020, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[174] - The board of directors includes executive directors and independent non-executive directors, ensuring a diverse governance structure[178] Employee Information - The company had 80 full-time employees as of September 30, 2020, an increase from 72 employees as of September 30, 2019[140] - As of September 30, 2020, the total employee cost for the six months ended was approximately HKD 17.2 million, compared to HKD 14.8 million for the same period in 2019, reflecting an increase of about 16.2%[140]
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