Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported total revenue of HKD 41,304,000, a decrease of 16.4% compared to HKD 49,197,000 for the same period in 2023[4] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 3,436,000, compared to a profit of HKD 1,303,000 in the previous year[4] - The net loss attributable to the company's owners for the period was HKD 4,258,000, compared to a profit of HKD 1,232,000 in the same period last year[4] - The company reported a comprehensive loss of HKD 2,024,000 for the period, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 875,000 in the previous year[4] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 3,436,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[19] - The group reported a loss of approximately HKD 3.4 million for the period, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 1.3 million for the same period last year[77] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 74,081,000, an increase from HKD 69,992,000 as of March 31, 2024[6] - Total assets increased to HKD 89,454,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 84,692,000 as of March 31, 2024[30] - Total liabilities rose to HKD 73,413,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 66,954,000 as of March 31, 2024[36] - Current liabilities exceeded current assets by HKD 47,414,000, indicating a negative working capital situation[11] - Non-current liabilities increased significantly, with lease liabilities rising to HKD 3,594,000 from HKD 1,020,000[8] Financing and Liquidity - The company has secured a total of HKD 28,000,000 in unsecured term loan financing to improve operational liquidity, with an interest rate of 6%[11][12] - As of September 30, 2024, total financing amounting to HKD 59,712,000 is available and unused[13] - The group has secured a total of HKD 28,000,000 in unsecured term loan financing from major shareholders and partners, with an interest rate of 6%[98] - The group has a total unused financing amount of HKD 59,712,000 as of September 30, 2024, indicating available liquidity for operational needs[101] - The group anticipates sufficient operating funds for at least the next twelve months to meet its financial obligations[15] Revenue Segmentation - The group reported segment revenue from leasing services of HKD 20,516,000 and debt collection services of HKD 20,788,000, totaling HKD 41,304,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[19] - Revenue from debt collection services decreased to HKD 10,321,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 16,300,000 in the same period last year[38] - Revenue from debt collection services decreased due to the slowdown of the domestic economy in China, affecting debtors' repayment ability[70] Cost Management - The group has implemented active cost-saving measures to improve cash flow and financial condition[15] - Personnel costs for the period were approximately HKD 13.1 million, a decrease of about 2.7% from approximately HKD 13.4 million for the same period last year[71] - Other operating expenses were approximately HKD 7.2 million, a decrease of about 13.4% from approximately HKD 8.4 million for the same period last year, mainly due to cost-saving measures[72] Employee and Operational Insights - The group has 127 employees across Hong Kong, China, and Singapore, with a salary structure based on performance, experience, and industry standards[83] - The total personnel costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 13,079,000, a slight decrease from HKD 13,448,000 in the previous year[42] Economic and Market Conditions - The company faces challenges due to global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions affecting its leasing clients' financial conditions and cash flows, leading to difficulties in debt repayment and extended recovery times[103] - The group faces increased credit risk due to the economic slowdown affecting small and medium-sized enterprises, which may impact asset quality and recoverability[86] Future Outlook - Despite these challenges, the company remains committed to achieving stable revenue growth and diversification through collaborative efforts[103] - The company is optimistic about its ability to achieve sustained growth and create shareholder value as economic and geopolitical conditions improve in the future[103]
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