Financial Performance - The Group recorded total revenue of HK$54.7 million for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, compared to HK$45.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023, representing a growth of 21.5%[3]. - Gross profit for the current period was HK$10.2 million, an increase from HK$9.4 million in the corresponding period, reflecting a gross profit margin improvement[3]. - The net loss for the current period was HK$14.2 million, compared to a net loss of HK$17.0 million in the corresponding period, indicating a reduction in losses by 16.5%[3]. - The Group's revenue increased by approximately 21.4% from HK$45.1 million in the Corresponding Period to HK$54.7 million in the Current Period[12]. - The Group reported a loss before tax of HK$66,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HK$1,170,000 in the same period of 2023[111]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HK$16,116,000, compared to HK$26,263,000 in the same period last year, indicating a significant improvement[69]. - The company reported a loss per share attributable to owners of the company of HK$0.61, an improvement from HK$0.90 in the previous year[69]. - The Company reported a loss for the period of HK$14,211,000, compared to a loss of HK$8,657,000 in the previous period, marking an increase in losses of approximately 64%[73]. Business Operations - The Group is primarily engaged in the Sports and Entertainment Business, focusing on the construction, operation, and management of air-dome facilities through its subsidiary MetaSpace[3]. - MetaSpace's air domes are applicable in five major areas: sports, commercial and cultural tourism, industrial and environmental protection, agricultural warehousing, and highland oxygen enrichment[3]. - The Group has established a dome manufacturing center in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, with an annual processing capacity exceeding 5 million square meters[4]. - The Sports and Entertainment Business secured new contracts amounting to approximately RMB130 million during the Current Period[9]. - The Group operates primarily in the sports and entertainment segment, focusing on air dome construction and related services, with other segments deemed relatively insignificant[105]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company aims to enhance market share by diversifying success cases and establishing nationwide sales channels[4]. - MetaSpace is actively pursuing market expansion through professional exhibitions, including sports and logistics expos, to increase brand awareness[4]. - The company is exploring business expansion opportunities in other Asian countries[4]. - In 2024, the PRC government introduced policies to promote the use of air dome structures in various sectors, including sports and tourism[5]. Financial Position and Liquidity - The Group reported a net cash position of HK$63.1 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to HK$62.9 million on December 31, 2023[13]. - Cash and bank balances increased to HK$108.3 million from HK$87.0 million as of December 31, 2023[13]. - The current ratio decreased to 1.36 from 1.55, while the quick ratio fell to 1.16 from 1.40[13]. - The gearing ratio increased to 0.26 from 0.13, and the debt to total assets ratio rose to 0.12 from 0.07[13]. - The Group's liquidity risk is minimal, with a substantial portion of financial assets and liabilities due within one year[34]. - The Group's current assets exceed current liabilities, allowing it to finance operations from existing shareholders' funds and internally generated cash flows[34]. Expenses and Costs - Selling and distribution expenses increased by 29.8% to HK$6.5 million, accounting for approximately 11.9% of the Group's revenue[12]. - Administrative expenses for the current period totaled HK$21.2 million, slightly up from HK$20.4 million in the corresponding period[13]. - Employee benefit expenses totaled HK$14,419,000, a slight decrease from HK$14,811,000 in the previous year[111]. - Construction contract costs increased to HK$44,532,000, up 28.7% from HK$34,586,000 in the prior year[111]. Share Options and Corporate Governance - The Group has adopted a share option scheme to incentivize Directors and eligible staff[37]. - The maximum number of unexercised share options permitted under the scheme is equivalent to 30% of the shares of the Company in issue at any time[139]. - The Company approved the termination of the existing share option scheme and the adoption of a new share option scheme on June 18, 2021[51]. - The Board consists of nine Directors, including four independent non-executive Directors, ensuring good corporate governance practices[42]. - The Company has complied with all provisions of the corporate governance code throughout the Current Period, with one noted deviation regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[42]. Taxation and Financial Assets - The company did not make any provision for Hong Kong Profits Tax as there were no assessable profits during the six months ended June 30, 2024[112]. - Two PRC subsidiaries are entitled to a preferential tax rate of 15% as High and New Technology Enterprises for the six months ended June 30, 2024[112]. - The fair value of debt investments at fair value through other comprehensive income was HK$9,754,000 as of June 30, 2024, up from HK$7,725,000 at the end of 2023, indicating a growth of about 26%[156][160]. Employee and Management Information - The Group's employee costs for the Current Period were HK$14.4 million, a decrease from HK$14.8 million in the corresponding period[38]. - As of June 30, 2024, the Group employed 132 full-time employees, up from 127 as of December 31, 2023[38]. - Compensation for key management personnel during the period included short-term employee benefits of HK$1,019,000 and post-employment benefits of HK$57,000[147].
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