Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 40,768,000, a decrease of 23.9% compared to HKD 53,473,000 for the same period in 2023[7] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 5,851,000, down 66.5% from HKD 17,513,000 in 2023[7] - The company incurred a loss attributable to owners of HKD 8,199,000, compared to a profit of HKD 3,737,000 in the previous year[7] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 2.18, compared to earnings of HKD 0.99 per share in the prior year[7] - The company's total comprehensive income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 3,737,000, compared to HKD 3,737,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating no change[31] - The company's financial performance declined from a profit and total comprehensive income of approximately HKD 3.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to a loss and total comprehensive expense of approximately HKD 8.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in revenue[66] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 5,243,000, down from HKD 8,348,000 in the previous year, representing a decline of 37%[23] - The company incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 20,936,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a cash inflow of HKD 3,721,000 in the same period of 2023[23] - Financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 15,649,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 8,926,000 in the previous year[23] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of HKD 13,244,000, slightly down from HKD 13,288,000[8] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 13,244,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 17,350,000 at the end of the previous year, a decline of 24%[23] - As of September 30, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HKD 13.2 million, a slight decrease from approximately HKD 13.3 million as of March 31, 2024[68] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to HKD 149,288,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 138,482,000 as of March 31, 2024[8] - Trade receivables decreased significantly to HKD 12,504,000 from HKD 22,800,000[8] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 36,563,000 from HKD 38,499,000[8] - Total equity decreased to HKD 108,693,000 from HKD 116,892,000[10] - The company’s total liabilities increased to HKD 108,693,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 116,892,000 as of April 1, 2024, a decrease of 7%[22] - The company's debt, including interest-bearing payables, lease liabilities, loans, and borrowings, amounted to approximately HKD 36.5 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HKD 27.2 million as of March 31, 2024[68] - The asset-to-equity ratio was approximately 33.5% as of September 30, 2024, up from approximately 23.3% as of March 31, 2024, indicating an increase in leverage[68] Operational Efficiency and Strategy - The company is committed to improving operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities to enhance future performance[6] - The company plans to adopt a proactive and cautious approach to its business strategy to enhance profitability and shareholder value in the future[58] - The company aims to strengthen its tower crane leasing services to capture market demand amid ongoing market challenges[56] - The company has diversified its revenue sources by acquiring additional tower cranes to meet market demand for tower crane rental services[103] - The company retained two general technicians and one sales manager to support the operations of its tower crane rental business[103] Market and Competitive Position - Revenue decreased by approximately 23.8% to about HKD 40.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from approximately HKD 53.5 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to reduced income from tower crane leasing and related services[59] - Gross profit fell by approximately 66.6% to about HKD 5.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HKD 17.5 million for the same period in 2023, with a gross margin of approximately 14.4%[61] - The company has established a customer and supplier base primarily in Germany, Belgium, Spain, and China for equipment and parts trading, enhancing its ability to meet customer needs[56] Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with all provisions of the corporate governance code, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[94] - The board believes that the combined roles of Chairman and CEO provide strong and consistent leadership for the company[92] - The company continues to monitor and review its compliance with corporate governance standards to maintain high levels of governance practices[94] - The audit committee, established on February 23, 2017, includes three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the interim financial statements for 2024[107] - The audit committee believes that the financial statements comply with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[107] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, major shareholder Xingji holds approximately 120,000,000 shares, representing 31.9% of the total issued shares[88] - The company has not issued any stock options since the adoption of the stock option plan, with 40,000,000 options available for grant as of April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024[95] - During the six months ending September 30, 2024, the company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities[99] - A mandatory unconditional cash offer was made to acquire a total of 80,000,000 shares, representing about 21.28% of the company's issued share capital, for a total consideration of HKD 3,200,000, equivalent to HKD 0.04 per share[98] - The offer received five valid acceptances involving a total of 48,132,000 shares, accounting for approximately 12.80% of the company's issued share capital[98] Risks and Challenges - The company faced foreign currency risks primarily from transactions denominated in currencies other than its functional currency, with major currencies being RMB, EUR, and USD[74] - The financial condition and operational performance of the company are influenced by various risks and uncertainties, as detailed in the prospectus under the "Risk Factors" section[104] - The company had no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the six months ended September 30, 2024[76] - As of September 30, 2024, the company had no significant investments held[77] - The company had a capital commitment of approximately HKD 6.4 million as of September 30, 2024, down from approximately HKD 37.7 million as of March 31, 2024[72] Employee and Administrative Information - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 13.5 million, an increase from approximately HKD 13.2 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to higher director remuneration and monthly salaries[79] - The company employed 36 staff as of September 30, 2024, compared to 35 staff as of March 31, 2024[79] - Administrative expenses remained relatively stable at approximately HKD 13.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HKD 12.8 million for the same period in 2023[64] Dividends - The company did not declare any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[41]
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