Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 174,448,000, an increase of 22.5% compared to HKD 142,352,000 for the same period in 2023[1] - Gross profit decreased to HKD 32,096,000, down 42.0% from HKD 55,362,000 year-on-year[1] - Profit before tax for the period was HKD 41,111,000, a decline of 66.1% from HKD 121,230,000 in the previous year[3] - Net profit attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 27,289,000, a decrease of 74.3% compared to HKD 106,067,000 for the same period last year[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 3.54, down from HKD 14.42 in the previous year[3] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue from external customers was HKD 174,448,000, compared to HKD 117,777,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 48%[39] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 27,289,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a significant decrease from HKD 106,067,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decline of 74%[48] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were 3.54 HKD cents, compared to 14.42 HKD cents for the same period last year (restated)[68] - Gross profit margin decreased by nearly 30 percentage points, contributing to the decline in profit[68] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 2,606,639,000, compared to HKD 2,590,154,000 as of March 31, 2024[10] - Total equity increased to HKD 1,290,780,000 from HKD 1,195,865,000 as of March 31, 2024[16] - The total liabilities of the group were HKD 1,366,131,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 1,448,363,000 as of March 31, 2024[32] - The group reported a significant increase in trade and other payables, rising to HKD 23,604,000 from HKD 21,383,000[12] - As of September 30, 2024, the total principal amount of receivable loans was approximately HKD 900 million, with total accrued interest of approximately HKD 41 million[74] - The annual interest rate for receivable loans ranges from 6% to 8%[74] - The group has no assets pledged as collateral as of September 30, 2024[114] Revenue Sources - The group reported external revenue of HKD 174,448,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, with contributions from loan financing business at HKD 29,441,000 and property development business at HKD 145,007,000[29] - Loan financing revenue was approximately HKD 29 million, down from approximately HKD 39 million in 2023, with classified profit around HKD 16 million compared to HKD 123 million in 2023[70] - The company recorded a revenue of approximately HKD 145 million for the six months ending September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 79 million in the same period of 2023, indicating a significant increase[89] Operational Highlights - The company completed the construction of several buildings in the Park No. 1 project and has begun selling residential units and retail shops[89] - The company plans to continue generating revenue and positive performance from property sales in the coming years as development projects are completed[89] - The company has established adequate loan approval and monitoring procedures, with all receivable loans assessed as having low default risk as of September 30, 2024[86] - The company has implemented appropriate operational policies and procedures to address operational risks, including establishing a robust corporate governance structure[86] Financial Adjustments and Commitments - The company has capital commitments of approximately HKD 283.09 million related to development properties as of September 30, 2024[66] - The group’s capital commitments were approximately HKD 283 million as of September 30, 2024, slightly up from HKD 282 million on March 31, 2024[113] - The company has adjusted its share capital from HKD 105 million to HKD 200 million and consolidated its shares on August 22, 2023[91] - The company has made adjustments to its stock option plan in line with the share consolidation effective August 22, 2023[92] Employee and Governance - The total employee cost for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 5 million, consistent with the previous year[115] - The group has a total of 50 full-time employees as of September 30, 2024, an increase from 49 employees on March 31, 2024[115] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, ensuring a clear division of responsibilities between the chairman and the CEO[120] Market and Regulatory Environment - The company is subject to significant regulatory changes in the loan financing business, which may require substantial operational adjustments[84] - The group maintains a cautious treasury policy to manage cash and financial resources effectively[109] - The group has not engaged in any derivative financial instruments or hedging tools to mitigate foreign exchange risks[108] Shareholder and Stakeholder Relations - The company expressed gratitude to customers, suppliers, and shareholders for their continued support[123] - The board of directors acknowledged the valuable contributions made during the review period[123] - The chairman highlighted the efforts of the group employees in providing dedicated service[123]
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