Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 537,669,000, a significant increase from HKD 84,830,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 532%[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 49,717,000, compared to HKD 41,955,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 18%[4] - Operating profit rose to HKD 34,118,000, up from HKD 24,686,000, reflecting a growth of 38% year-over-year[4] - Profit before tax increased to HKD 29,935,000, compared to HKD 19,937,000 in the previous year, marking a growth of 50%[4] - Net profit for the period was HKD 23,854,000, up from HKD 15,352,000, which is an increase of 55%[5] - Basic earnings per share improved to HKD 0.21 from HKD 0.14, representing a growth of 50%[4] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to HKD 1,115,053,000 from HKD 1,053,258,000, showing a growth of 6%[6] - Current assets rose to HKD 439,328,000, compared to HKD 375,014,000, indicating a growth of 17%[6] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 496,699,000 from HKD 721,158,000, reflecting a decrease of 31%[7] - Total equity increased to HKD 685,136,000 from HKD 506,651,000, representing a growth of 35%[7] Cash Flow - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 121,917,000, a significant increase from HKD 9,755,000 in the same period last year[9] - The net cash used in investing activities was HKD (49,000,000), compared to HKD (220,753,000) in the previous year, indicating improved investment efficiency[9] - The net cash used in financing activities was HKD (24,723,000), a decrease from HKD 186,333,000 in the prior year, reflecting a reduction in financing needs[9] - As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to HKD 68,403,000, a significant increase from HKD 18,572,000 at the same time last year[9] Share Capital and Equity - The company's issued share capital increased to HKD 7,428,000, up from HKD 5,987,000 as of April 1, 2024, due to the issuance of new shares[8] - The retained earnings (accumulated losses) improved to HKD (1,612,613,000) from HKD (1,683,615,000) over the six-month period, indicating a reduction in losses[8] - The foreign currency translation reserve decreased to HKD (49,679,000) from HKD (23,401,000), reflecting currency fluctuations impacting the financial statements[8] - The company’s total equity increased to HKD 685,136,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 440,630,000 at the same time last year, indicating growth in shareholder value[8] Business Operations - The company’s primary business activities include gold exploration, mining, and mineral processing, with operations primarily in China and Hong Kong[10] - Revenue from external customers in the gold mining segment reached HKD 537,669,000, a significant increase from HKD 84,830,000 in the previous year, representing a growth of 532%[12] - The gross profit for the gold mining segment was HKD 49,717,000, compared to HKD 41,955,000 in the same period last year, indicating an increase of 18%[12] - The total operating expenses amounted to HKD 23,087,000, with the gold mining segment contributing HKD 13,068,000 and the corporate segment contributing HKD 10,019,000[12] Future Plans and Strategies - The company plans to continue exploration within expanded licensed areas to increase current levels of reserves and resources, thereby enhancing asset scale and mine life[39] - An innovative tailings treatment method will be initiated to convert waste into reusable materials, contributing to sustainable operations and creating new revenue streams[40] - The company aims to expand and diversify its business scope by entering new sectors, including downstream precious metal users, gold concentrate and bullion trading, and ecological restoration of abandoned mines[40] Corporate Governance - The company has established an audit committee comprising three independent non-executive directors to review financial information and monitor the financial reporting process[42] - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, emphasizing board quality and transparency to enhance corporate value and protect shareholder interests[45] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities trading, ensuring compliance with GEM listing rules[44] Share Options and Capital Management - The maximum number of share options available under the share option scheme is 149,678,216, representing 10% of the total issued shares as of the approval date[49] - The total number of shares available for issuance under the stock option plan is 89,806,930 shares, accounting for 1.21% of the company's issued shares[56] - The stock option plan will be valid for a period of 10 years, expiring on September 26, 2031[55] - The stock options vesting schedule allows for 30% to be exercised within three years from the grant date[58] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the beneficial ownership of major shareholders includes 4,029,354,894 shares held by Mr. Ma, representing 54.24% of the issued shares[62] - The company maintains sufficient public float as of the announcement date[64] Miscellaneous - The announcement is published in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules of the Stock Exchange, aiming to provide information about the company[65] - The directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the information contained in the announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects, without misleading or fraudulent elements[65] - The announcement will be available on the Stock Exchange's website and will be retained for at least seven days from the date of publication[65] - The company’s website will also host the announcement for public access[65]
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