Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 172.6 million, an increase of about 12.5% compared to HKD 153.5 million for the same period in 2023[5]. - The loss for the period increased to approximately HKD 6.7 million, representing a 103.5% increase from the loss of HKD 3.3 million in the previous period[5]. - The basic loss per share for the period was approximately HKD 1.87, compared to HKD 0.96 in the previous period[7]. - The group's gross profit was HKD 5.2 million, down from HKD 5.9 million in the previous period[9]. - Administrative expenses increased to HKD 10.6 million from HKD 8.99 million in the previous period[9]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD (6,676,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD (3,281,000) for the same period in 2023[43][45]. - The overall gross profit decreased by approximately 12.4% from about HKD 5.9 million to approximately HKD 5.2 million, mainly due to reduced revenue[140]. - The company recorded a loss of approximately HKD 6.7 million for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 3.3 million in the previous period[147]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets less current liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 78.05 million, down from HKD 102.17 million as of March 31, 2024[22]. - The net assets attributable to the owners of the company were HKD 61.87 million, a decrease from HKD 68.18 million as of March 31, 2024[22]. - The company's total liabilities decreased from HKD 34,854 million as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 24,207 million as of September 30, 2024, indicating a reduction of about 30%[103]. - The carrying value of inventory increased to HKD 1,470 million as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 657 million on March 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of about 124%[97]. - The company's total trade payables decreased from HKD 28,787 million as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 17,560 million as of September 30, 2024, indicating a decline of approximately 39%[103]. Cash Flow and Financing - The group's cash and cash equivalents were HKD 19.29 million, down from HKD 23.27 million as of March 31, 2024[20]. - The operating cash flow before changes in working capital for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was a net outflow of HKD 3,564,000, worsening from a net outflow of HKD 1,683,000 in the prior year[27]. - Financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 22,592,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net inflow of HKD 13,003,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a shift in financing strategy[29]. - The company reported a significant increase in financing costs, which rose to HKD 1,193,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 366,000 in the previous year, indicating higher borrowing costs[27]. Revenue Segmentation - Revenue from renovation projects was approximately HKD 141.6 million, up about 20.3% from HKD 117.7 million, primarily due to several large renovation projects contributing approximately HKD 30.0 million[134]. - Revenue from renovation engineering decreased by approximately 15.1% to about HKD 28.7 million, down from HKD 33.8 million, due to most projects being completed in the previous fiscal year[137]. - The segment profit for renovation services was HKD 4,974,000, while the segment loss for renovation engineering was HKD (61,000), resulting in a total segment profit of HKD 5,196,000[43]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the period[6]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[54]. - As of September 30, 2024, the company's directors and key executives hold a total of 147,900,000 shares, representing 43.50% of the company's ordinary shares[172]. - Zheng Zengfu and Liao Lili each hold 147,900,000 shares, accounting for 43.50% of the total shares, indicating a significant concentration of ownership[172]. Employee and Labor Costs - The total labor costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 22,104,000, an increase from HKD 17,141,000 in the same period of 2023[52]. - The group had 81 employees as of September 30, 2024, compared to 80 employees as of March 31, 2024[166]. Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The company is focusing on expanding its renovation and Nano-AM application services, which are expected to drive future revenue growth[39]. - The company plans to continue investing in new technologies and market expansion to enhance its competitive position in the industry[39]. - The company has secured a license for Nano-AM, an eco-friendly anti-pollution material, which is expected to expand revenue sources in the construction materials market[129]. Compliance and Governance - The company confirms compliance with the securities trading code adopted for directors, aligning with GEM listing rules[170]. - All directors have confirmed adherence to the company's securities trading code throughout the reporting period[170]. - The audit committee was established on January 19, 2018, consisting of four independent non-executive directors, responsible for reviewing financial statements and overseeing risk management[188].
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