Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a revenue of HKD 26,418,000, a decrease of 7.9% from HKD 28,687,000 in the same period last year[2] - The company experienced a gross profit of HKD 23,698,000, down from HKD 25,743,000, reflecting a decline of 8.0% year-over-year[2] - The operating loss for the period was HKD 51,888,000, compared to an operating profit of HKD 12,075,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant downturn[3] - The net loss attributable to shareholders for the period was HKD 55,758,000, contrasting with a profit of HKD 10,506,000 in the same period last year[3] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 20.11 cents, compared to earnings of HKD 3.79 cents per share in the previous year[3] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 50,067,000 for the period ending September 30, 2024, compared to a comprehensive loss of HKD 55,758,000 for the previous period[11] - The company incurred a net loss of HKD (60,942,000) for the period, compared to a net loss of HKD (55,758,000) in the previous year[20] - The group recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 558 million, compared to a profit of HKD 105 million in the previous year[78] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 2,608,081,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 2,663,141,000 as of March 31, 2024, a reduction of 2.1%[5] - The company's non-current assets, specifically investment properties, decreased to HKD 1,957,705,000 from HKD 2,029,390,000, a decline of 3.5%[5] - Current liabilities increased slightly to HKD 20,770,000 from HKD 20,057,000, reflecting a rise of 3.5%[7] - The total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 2,521,159,000 from HKD 2,575,107,000, a decline of 2.1%[7] - The company’s total assets as of September 30, 2024, amount to HKD 2,521,159,000, showing a slight decrease from HKD 2,644,295,000 as of April 1, 2023[11] - The carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment at the end of the period was HKD 1,159,000,000, down from HKD 1,362,000,000 at the beginning of the period, with depreciation expenses of HKD 203,000,000 recognized during the period[44] - The total amount of receivables, including rental income, was approximately HKD 3,043,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 2,150,000 as of March 31, 2024[55] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company’s cash and cash equivalents stood at HKD 252,398,000, down from HKD 288,425,000, a decrease of 12.5%[5] - As of September 30, 2024, the company's cash and bank deposits amounted to HKD 209.2 million, down from HKD 248.0 million as of March 31, 2024[82] - The total bank credit available to the company was HKD 43.7 million, a decrease from HKD 45.1 million as of March 31, 2024[82] - The company’s liquidity ratio as of September 30, 2024, was 17.7 times, slightly up from 17.3 times as of March 31, 2024[83] Dividends - The proposed dividend for the period is HKD 832,000, reflecting a decrease from HKD 3,881,000 in the previous period[11] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.3 cents per share, totaling approximately HKD 832,000, consistent with the previous year's interim dividend[39] - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.003 per share, payable on December 27, 2024[74] Investment Activities - The company operates in two segments: property investment and financial investment, with detailed financial information provided for each segment[17] - The net rental income from property investments is a key performance indicator, reflecting the company's focus on property leasing activities[17] - The company continues to focus on investment in securities, with a strategy to enhance returns through debt and equity securities[17] - The investment property fair value loss was HKD (71,660,000), impacting overall financial performance significantly[18] - The fair value of investment properties at the end of the period was HKD 1,957,705,000, down from HKD 2,029,390,000 at the beginning of the period, reflecting a fair value loss recognized in profit or loss[41] - The fair value of listed debt instruments was HKD 38,415 thousand as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 33,987 thousand[71] - The group expects to receive minimum future rental income of HKD 63,865 thousand over the next four years[67] Management and Governance - The company has applied new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, which did not have a significant impact on the financial performance for the current and prior periods[16] - The financial statements have been reviewed by the audit committee, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards[14] - On August 22, 2024, Mr. Chen Haishou resigned as the Chairman and Managing Director, with Ms. Chen Enhui and Mr. Chen Enlin appointed as Co-Chairmen and Co-Managing Directors[104] - The board consists of six directors, including three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced distribution of power[106] - All directors confirmed compliance with the "Standard Code" for securities trading during the six-month period ending September 30, 2024[105]
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