Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021, was approximately HKD 10,200,000, compared to HKD 8,476,000 for the same period in 2020, representing an increase of approximately 20.3%[6] - The gross profit for the same period was approximately HKD 4,500,000, up from HKD 4,065,000 in 2020, indicating a growth of about 10.7%[6] - The net loss after tax for the three months ended June 30, 2021, was approximately HKD 2,000,000, a significant decline from a net profit of HKD 300,000 in the same period of 2020[6] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was approximately HKD 1,953,000, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 494,000 in the same period of 2020[9] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD (0.29), compared to earnings of HKD 0.05 per share in the prior year[9] - The group reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 1,987,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to a profit of HKD 291,000 in the same period of 2020[33] Expenses and Costs - The company reported an increase in administrative expenses to HKD 6,398,000 from HKD 3,755,000 in the previous year, reflecting a rise of approximately 70.5%[8] - The financing costs for the period were HKD 135,000, up from HKD 92,000 in the same period of 2020, marking an increase of approximately 46.7%[8] - The group incurred income tax expenses of HKD 108,000 for the period, compared to HKD 58,000 in the same period of 2020[32] - Employee benefits expenses, including directors' remuneration, totaled HKD 4,901,000, an increase from HKD 4,591,000 in the same period of 2020[30] - The administrative expenses increased by approximately 70.4% from about HKD 3,800,000 to approximately HKD 6,400,000, primarily due to one-time special bonuses awarded to retain loyal employees[63] Revenue Segments - Revenue from the Green Building Certification Consulting segment was HKD 4,736,000, up from HKD 4,012,000, representing a growth of 18.0%[28] - The Sustainable Development and Environmental Consulting segment saw revenue increase to HKD 2,551,000 from HKD 1,314,000, a growth of 94.2%[28] - The company's four business segments contributed approximately 46.6%, 25.1%, 16.0%, and 12.3% to the overall revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021, with the majority coming from green building certification and sustainable development consulting services[44] Business Operations - The company operates primarily in Hong Kong, Macau, and China, providing green building certification consulting, sustainability and environmental consulting, and ESG reporting services[12] - As of June 30, 2021, the company had 216 ongoing green building certification projects, an increase from 213 projects as of June 30, 2020[45] - The company is currently managing 81 ongoing sustainable development and environmental consulting projects, down from 122 projects as of June 30, 2020[46] - There are 57 ongoing projects in the acoustic, noise, and vibration control and audiovisual design consulting segment, a decrease from 97 projects as of June 30, 2020[47] - The company has 38 ongoing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting and consulting projects, down from 54 projects as of June 30, 2020[49] Future Plans and Market Outlook - The company aims to expand its business into Southeast Asia, having successfully secured a green building consulting contract in Yangon, Myanmar[50] - New companies have been established in Thailand and Singapore to provide tailored services across five business areas, including green and healthy buildings, environmental consulting, and smart green IoT[50] - The company plans to offer comprehensive green finance, sustainable development strategy, and ESG consulting services in the second half of 2021, focusing on compliance and achievement of ESG goals[51] - The demand for environmental, social, and governance consulting services is expected to increase due to strengthened disclosure requirements introduced by the stock exchange[51] - The demand for environmental and sustainable development consulting services is expected to grow significantly due to global commitments to reduce carbon emissions, with China targeting carbon neutrality by 2060 and Hong Kong by 2050[55] Financial Management and Investments - The net proceeds from the IPO amount to approximately HKD 12,500,000, with 62.4% (HKD 7,800,000) allocated for acquisitions and establishing subsidiaries in the Chinese market[65] - As of June 30, 2021, the company has utilized HKD 4,700,000 (37.6%) for working capital and other general corporate purposes[65] - The acquisition of a 35% stake in Beijing Dashide Run Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is valued at RMB 7,000,000 (approximately HKD 7,700,000), which is still pending completion due to COVID-19 uncertainties[70] - The company has committed to a capital injection of HKD 1,000,000 for the establishment of New Economy Communications Limited, with an outstanding capital commitment of approximately HKD 505,000 as of June 30, 2021[77] - The company has also agreed to inject initial capital of HKD 1,000,000 into Ocean Ecology Technology Limited, with an outstanding commitment of approximately HKD 480,000[79] Risk Management - The company collaborates closely with operational units to identify, assess, and hedge financial risks[81] - The board provides guidance on overall risk management, including foreign exchange and interest rate risks[82] - The company has no significant foreign exchange risk as most transactions are conducted in HKD, and no derivative agreements are in place as of June 30, 2021[67] Shareholder Information - The company has a total of 366,355,799 shares held by key executives, representing approximately 52.22% of the total equity[88] - Gold Investments Limited holds 360,850,800 shares, accounting for 51.44% of the total equity[94] - The company has implemented a share option plan approved by shareholders in September 2016, with no options granted or exercised as of June 30, 2021[84] - The share reward plan approved in February 2017 allows for the issuance of up to 37,200,000 shares to incentivize and retain talent[85] - As of June 30, 2021, the trustee holds 12,643,334 shares under the share reward plan[85] COVID-19 Impact - The company has resumed normal operations following the COVID-19 pandemic, with no significant impact on financial performance expected[86] - The board continues to monitor the developments of COVID-19 and its potential effects on the company's financial condition[86]
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