Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 178,596,000, representing an increase of 14.5% compared to HKD 155,868,000 for the same period in 2023[2]. - The loss attributable to the company's owners for the reporting period was approximately HKD 10,563,000, compared to a profit of HKD 18,378,000 for the same period in 2023[4]. - The basic and diluted loss per share for the reporting period was approximately HKD 0.093, compared to a restated profit of HKD 0.198 per share for the same period in 2023[4]. - The gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 38,530,000, down from HKD 41,175,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a decrease in gross margin[4]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 12,802,000, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 17,816,000 for the same period in 2023[15]. - The pre-tax profit for the reportable segments was HKD 90,000, down from HKD 29,400,000 in the previous year, showing a significant decline[45]. - The company recorded a pre-tax loss of HKD 10,649 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 20,475 thousand for the same period in 2023[55]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 10,563,000 for the reporting period, compared to a net profit of HKD 18,378,000 in the same period last year, indicating a shift from profit to loss[150]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from construction contracts was HKD 119,280,000, up from HKD 115,005,000, reflecting a growth of 2.0%[35]. - Revenue from land surveying services decreased to HKD 24,583,000 from HKD 40,460,000, a decline of 39.2%[35]. - E-commerce sales, live streaming, and promotional business generated revenue of HKD 28,511,000, with no prior year comparison available[35]. - Revenue from Hong Kong for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 146,788 thousand, while revenue from Mainland China was HKD 31,808 thousand, marking a new revenue stream[57]. - Revenue from financial services was approximately 117,000 HKD, down from about 403,000 HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2023[112]. - Revenue from consumer goods trading accounted for approximately 1.6% of total revenue, with no contribution in the previous period[107]. - Social media e-commerce sales, live streaming, and promotional activities accounted for approximately 16.0% of total revenue, with no contribution in the previous period[108]. Asset and Liability Management - Current assets as of September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 301,219,000, a slight decrease from HKD 310,905,000 as of March 31, 2024[21]. - Current liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 229,047,000, compared to HKD 230,173,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating stable liability management[21]. - Non-current assets increased to HKD 26,499,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 13,069,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting investment in long-term assets[22]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 656,777 thousand, up from HKD 589,110 thousand as of March 31, 2024, indicating an increase of approximately 11.5%[55]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 619,151 thousand as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 562,975 thousand as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a rise of about 10%[55]. - The total trade and other payables decreased to HKD 38,074 thousand as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 48,755 thousand as of March 31, 2024, indicating improved cash flow management[82]. Employee and Operational Costs - Employee costs, including director remuneration, rose to HKD 42,732 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 31,643 thousand for the same period in 2023, an increase of approximately 35%[61]. - General and administrative expenses increased by approximately 150% to HKD 42,631,000, driven by higher employee costs of about HKD 11,089,000[121]. - Selling expenses were approximately HKD 2,947,000, attributed mainly to social media e-commerce sales, live streaming, and promotional activities[120]. Financing and Investment Activities - The company completed a placement agreement to issue up to 19,200,000 shares at a placement price of 1.00 HKD per share, raising net proceeds of approximately 18,708,000 HKD after deducting issuance expenses[90]. - The company acquired the remaining 49% equity interest in Pure Run International Limited for a cash consideration of 5,000,000 HKD, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary[100]. - The company plans to allocate approximately 70% of the net proceeds for director and employee compensation, 8% for rental expenses, and 12% for professional fees[165][168]. - The company has not conducted any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the reporting period[191]. Credit Risk and Loan Management - The expected credit loss provision for corporate loans was reversed by approximately HKD 1,442,000, with total expected credit losses amounting to approximately HKD 33,622,000[127]. - The expected credit loss rate for corporate loans as of September 30, 2024, is 75.2%, up from 63.1% as of March 31, 2023, leading to a provision of approximately HKD 6,696,000[135]. - The company emphasizes the financial background and repayment ability of borrowers during the loan assessment process to mitigate default risks[143]. - The company has initiated legal proceedings to recover the unpaid redemption amounts, including hiring legal counsel in the British Virgin Islands[134]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions during the reporting period[200]. - The company has not adopted any currency hedging policies or other hedging instruments, as it faces minimal foreign exchange risk due to its operations primarily in Hong Kong[189].
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