Financial Performance - The company reported a loss of HKD 91,084,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 59,982,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase in loss of approximately 52.5%[5] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 73,821,000, up from HKD 64,601,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a growth of about 14.5%[5] - The gross profit for the period was HKD 9,220,000, a significant improvement from a gross loss of HKD 13,007,000 in the previous year[5] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 89,599,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 63,247,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase in comprehensive loss of approximately 41.6%[8] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 88,757,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 58,610,000 for the same period in 2023[56] - The net loss for the period was HKD 91 million, compared to a loss of HKD 60 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease in the fair value of investment properties[85] - Basic loss per share for the period was HKD 0.236, an increase from HKD 0.156 in the previous year[85] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024[3] - The board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[86] - The group has not paid an interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2024[120] Assets and Liabilities - The fair value of investment properties decreased to HKD 99,200,000 from HKD 154,500,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 35.8%[10] - The company's total assets decreased to HKD 502,280,000 from HKD 571,834,000, a reduction of about 12.1%[10] - The net asset value per share attributable to the company’s owners decreased to HKD 2.06 from HKD 2.29, a decline of approximately 10.0%[3] - As of September 30, 2024, the company's total assets amounted to HKD 995 million, down from HKD 1.148 billion as of March 31, 2024[83] - The company's current assets were HKD 502 million, representing a decrease from HKD 572 million as of March 31, 2024, with a current ratio of 2.38 times[83] - The total bank loans outstanding as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 212.989 million, down from HKD 276.093 million as of March 31, 2024[73] - The total debt of the group was HKD 213 million, down from HKD 276 million as of March 31, 2024, representing a debt-to-asset ratio of 21.4%[108] - The net asset liability ratio as of September 30, 2024, was 15.2%, a decrease from 20.3% as of March 31, 2024, with net debt amounting to HKD 117 million[108] Revenue Sources - The group reported revenue of approximately HKD 70,932,000 from the sale of completed properties for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,988,000 from the distribution of construction and interior decoration materials in the previous period[20] - The group’s revenue from asset, investment, and fund management for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 2,392,000, down from HKD 2,904,000 in the previous period[21] - The group’s revenue from property investment for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 66,000, consistent with the previous period[21] - The group’s other income sources for the six months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 73,390,000, significantly higher than HKD 4,958,000 in the previous period[21] Financing and Costs - The company incurred financing costs of HKD 6,570,000, down from HKD 8,032,000, representing a decrease of about 18.2%[5] - The financing costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were HKD 6,570,000, a decrease from HKD 8,032,000 in the previous period[50] - The company capitalized borrowing costs at an interest rate of approximately 4.0% for qualifying assets during the reporting period[60] - The company’s direct costs for management services were HKD 2,203,000 for the current period, a decrease from HKD 7,779,000 in the previous period[52] Investment and Development - The company continues to focus on asset monetization and is actively delivering ongoing projects despite a challenging economic environment in Hong Kong[82] - The company has achieved three international design awards for its Wong Chuk Hang project, which has helped attract buyer interest[82] - The company has invested in commercial and residential redevelopment properties in Hong Kong, the United States, and the United Kingdom during the review period[83] - The group is actively seeking new investment and development opportunities to balance risks and enhance shareholder value[111] - The group’s investment in Bhutan's hotel business is expected to yield better returns due to the local government's tourism policy aimed at attracting wealthier investors[106] Risk Management and Governance - The company maintains a cautious approach to risk management to mitigate market downturn risks while identifying real estate investment opportunities[83] - The company is in discussions with banks regarding a waiver for a financial covenant that was not met, with ongoing negotiations as of September 30, 2024[77] - The company complies with the corporate governance code principles and applicable rules, but deviates from the code regarding the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which are held by Mr. Chen Wei Lun[122] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring appropriate professional qualifications and accounting expertise[125] Future Outlook - The Graphite Square project in the UK is expected to be completed in January 2025, with a strong interest from overseas buyers[100] - The group aims to enhance shareholder returns through strategic partnerships and diversification of its property portfolio in response to the stabilizing asset prices and the beginning of a rate-cutting cycle[102] - Over 79% of the sellable units in the Cheung Sha Wan project and over 59% in the Wong Chuk Hang project have been sold and delivered to buyers as of September 30, 2024[99] Other Financial Information - The minimum lease payments receivable from irrevocable operating leases as of September 30, 2024, total HKD 1,115,000, compared to HKD 1,485,000 as of March 31, 2024[24] - Trade receivables increased to HKD 23,089,000 from HKD 22,277,000, an increase of approximately 3.6%[10] - Trade receivables amounted to HKD 23,089,000 as of September 30, 2024, showing an increase from HKD 22,277,000 as of March 31, 2024[68] - The impairment loss on trade receivables was HKD 6,180,000 for the previous period, indicating a significant financial impact[54] - The company recorded a net foreign exchange loss of HKD 1,789,000 for the current period, compared to a gain of HKD 3,028,000 in the previous period[60] - The group’s employee compensation totaled HKD 14 million for the period, consistent with the previous six months[118] - The group has utilized HKD 120 million of bank financing but failed to meet one financial covenant related to net asset requirements[112] - The mid-term performance announcement will be available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the company's website, containing all information required by listing rules[126]
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