Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 101,993,615, an increase from HKD 99,223,674 in the same period last year, representing a growth of approximately 2%[3] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 36,103,968, compared to HKD 32,328,359 in the previous year, indicating a year-on-year increase of about 11.5%[3] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 31,497,138, a significant decline from a profit of HKD 6,124,096 in the previous year[3] - The net loss attributable to the company's owners for the period was HKD 33,558,777, compared to a profit of HKD 4,827,348 in the same period last year[3] - The segment performance for property investment, development, and hotel operations reported a loss of HKD 40,174,870, compared to a profit of HKD 8,500,883 in the previous year, indicating a significant decline[27] - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong was HKD 25,390,116 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 26,489,706 in 2023, reflecting a decrease of about 4.2%[30] - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 31,497,138 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 6,124,096 in the same period of 2023[27] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 33,835,273, compared to a profit of HKD 5,663,003 in the previous year[41] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 1,346,082,201, slightly down from HKD 1,348,024,207 as of March 31, 2024[7] - The company's total liabilities increased to HKD 383,078,271 from HKD 319,532,942, indicating a rise of approximately 20%[9] - The net asset value as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,114,632,747, down from HKD 1,145,715,926 as of March 31, 2024[9] - Trade and other receivables rose significantly to HKD 176,994,554 from HKD 101,584,637, marking an increase of about 74%[7] - The total trade payables increased to HKD 146,016,139 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 69,835,583 as of March 31, 2024[61] - The company's equity attributable to owners was HKD 1,104,100,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 1,135,600,000 as of March 31, 2024[76] Cash Flow and Financial Costs - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 52,761,895 from HKD 41,844,128, reflecting a growth of approximately 26%[7] - Total financial costs increased to HKD 10,938,072 from HKD 9,702,712, primarily due to higher interest expenses on bank loans, which rose to HKD 9,727,380 from HKD 6,178,276[34] - The company incurred an income tax expense of HKD 2,061,639 for the period, compared to HKD 1,296,748 in the previous year, indicating an increase of approximately 59%[27] Investments and Equity - The company reported a loss from the equity of an associate amounting to HKD 15,223,125, which was not present in the previous year[3] - The company’s equity loss from joint ventures was HKD 15,223,125, with no prior year comparison provided[27] - The company experienced a loss of HKD 15,200,000 from the deemed disposal of part of its investment in Titan Dragon, reducing its equity stake from 28% to 24.5%[79] Operational Highlights - Revenue from the production and distribution of plastic packaging materials was HKD 88,467,984 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 85,607,141 in 2023, marking an increase of about 3.4%[27] - The property investment, development, and leasing segment generated revenue of HKD 7,700,000, a 12.0% increase from HKD 6,900,000 in the previous period[66] - The production and distribution of plastic packaging materials segment recorded revenue of HKD 88,500,000, up HKD 2,900,000 or 3.3% from HKD 85,600,000 year-on-year[69] Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company is cautiously optimistic about the leasing and investment sectors in Hong Kong, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and high interest rates[83] - The company plans to expand the area and capacity of its shared workspace in response to increasing demand for flexible office solutions[83] - The company has received preliminary approval for a redevelopment project that will add 1,216 residential units, with at least 70% of the new residential floor area designated for public housing[84] - The company anticipates improved performance in its securities business in the second half of the fiscal year due to a more optimistic market sentiment and expected policy support[89] - The company is committed to enhancing automation and digital transformation in response to emerging regulations and trends in the packaging industry[88] - The company is closely monitoring its performance and financial condition to adjust its business strategies as needed in the face of global instability[82] Shareholder Information - The company did not declare any interim dividends for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[40] - The board of directors decided not to recommend any interim dividend for the reporting period (previous reporting period: none) [95] - The company and its subsidiaries did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of the company's shares during this period [96] - The interim results announcement is available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and the company's website [97]
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