Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 106,862,000, an increase of 6.8% compared to HKD 100,154,000 for the same period in 2023[2] - Gross profit decreased to HKD 13,773,000 from HKD 20,325,000, reflecting a decline of 32.3% year-on-year[2] - Loss from continuing operations attributable to owners was HKD 47,750,000, compared to a loss of HKD 25,575,000 in the previous year, representing an increase of 86.7%[3] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 65,429,000, down from HKD 88,428,000 in the same period last year, indicating a reduction of 26.0%[5] - The company reported a significant increase in sales and service costs, which rose to HKD 93,089,000 from HKD 79,829,000, an increase of 16.5%[2] - The group recorded a loss from continuing operations of approximately HKD 65,429,000 for the period ending September 30, 2024[30] - The group incurred a loss of HKD 45,726,000 for the six months ending September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 18,261,000 for the same period in 2023[42] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD (47,750,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD (25,575,000) in the same period of 2023[56] - The company recorded a loss of HKD 65,429,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 34,436,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase in losses of approximately 90%[118] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 509,516,000 from HKD 562,018,000, a decline of 9.3%[13] - Current assets increased to HKD 1,437,241,000 from HKD 1,404,147,000, reflecting a growth of 2.4%[13] - Total liabilities rose to HKD 1,436,688,000 from HKD 1,367,768,000, an increase of 5.0%[13] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 1,946,757,000, a decrease from HKD 1,966,165,000 as of March 31, 2024[45] - Total liabilities increased to HKD (1,460,285,000) as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD (1,389,609,000) as of March 31, 2024[45] - The total borrowings as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 549,832,000, up from HKD 534,158,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a rise of about 2.5%[94] - The company’s total liabilities, including current and non-current, amounted to HKD 730,679,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 678,402,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately 7.7%[15] Revenue Streams - Revenue from the computer equipment business for the six months ending September 30, 2024, was HKD 106,862,000, compared to HKD 57,610,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 85.5%[34] - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 106,862,000, up from HKD 57,610,000 in the same period of 2023[49] - Revenue from renting data storage equipment was approximately HKD 75,780,000, an increase from HKD 57,610,000 in 2023, while sales of data storage equipment generated HKD 31,082,000, compared to zero in 2023[160] Operational Strategy - The group has ceased operations in international business settlement and the contact lens business, focusing on property development, hotel operations, computer equipment, and financing services[33][40] - The group’s operational strategy includes focusing on property development and hotel management services in China, alongside computer equipment leasing and financing services[39][40] - The company plans to continue developing the remaining hotel buildings in Phase 2, E district, and is actively seeking other property development opportunities in Guangxi and other provinces in China[155] Employee and Governance - As of September 30, 2024, the group employed approximately 73 employees, a slight decrease from 74 employees in 2023[182] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code throughout the reporting period, with some deviations explained, including the absence of a formally appointed chairman or CEO[187] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited interim financial information for the six months ending September 30, 2024, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards[191] Future Outlook and Plans - The company has not disclosed specific future outlook or guidance in the provided content[2] - The group plans to establish a joint venture in Laos for digital currency mining and trading, with a total capital contribution of USD 2,000,000[164] - A joint venture in Fuzhou is being established to provide comprehensive digital logistics services, with a proposed registered capital of RMB 1 million[165] Dividends and Shareholder Relations - The company did not declare any interim dividends for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[55] - The group has decided not to declare any dividends for the period ending September 30, 2024[181] - The interim results announcement has been published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the company's website, ensuring transparency for shareholders[193] - The company expresses gratitude to shareholders for their continued support and acknowledges the efforts of all employees during the reporting period[195]
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