Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 98,610,000, an increase of 21.9% compared to HKD 80,927,000 for the same period in 2023[3] - Operating loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 11,881,000, compared to a loss of HKD 1,956,000 in the same period of 2023[7] - Net loss for the period was HKD 12,104,000, significantly higher than the loss of HKD 3,679,000 in the previous year[9] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 0.087, compared to HKD 0.037 for the same period in 2023[9] - The company reported a net loss before tax of HKD 11,885,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,277,000 in the previous year, highlighting ongoing financial challenges[9] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 11,885 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 3,277 thousand in the same period of 2023[48] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 8,853,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 3,348,000 for the same period in 2023[92] - The total net loss for the group is HKD 12,104,000, up from HKD 3,679,000 in the previous year[112] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 231,826,000, a slight decrease from HKD 238,511,000 as of March 31, 2024[11] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 98,392,000 from HKD 76,064,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating improved liquidity[11] - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 31,000,000 from HKD 38,072,000, reflecting a reduction in property, plant, and equipment[11] - Total liabilities for the group were HKD 7,574 thousand, with segment liabilities for the lending business at HKD 27 thousand and timber supply chain at HKD 5,654 thousand[39] - The company's equity attributable to owners increased to HKD 266,931,000 from HKD 241,054,000, showing growth in shareholder value[21] - The company's financial assets measured at amortized cost decreased to HKD 11,334,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 47,295,000 as of March 31, 2024[68] Revenue Segments - The lending segment generated revenue of HKD 2,452 thousand, down from HKD 6,163 thousand in the previous year, indicating a decline of about 60%[46] - The sustainable forest management segment reported no revenue, while the timber supply chain generated HKD 96,158 thousand, up from HKD 74,764 thousand, reflecting a growth of approximately 28%[46] - The traditional business model generated revenue of HKD 56,442,000, a significant increase from HKD 26,408,000, with a profit of HKD 868,000 compared to a loss of HKD 659,000 in the previous period[96] - The optimized business model saw a revenue decrease of 18% to HKD 39,716,000, down from HKD 48,356,000, and an increase in loss of approximately 440% to HKD 6,907,000 from a loss of HKD 1,278,000[99] - The timber supply chain operations recorded a revenue increase of 29% to HKD 96,158,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 74,764,000 in the previous period, with a loss of HKD 6,039,000, up from a loss of HKD 1,937,000[95] Impairment and Receivables - The company recognized an impairment provision of HKD 9,076,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 8,832,000 as of March 31, 2024[83] - The company’s total trade receivables overdue as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 15,359,000, with an impairment provision of HKD 9,396,000[73] - The company’s receivables from loans decreased to HKD 37,404,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 53,206,000 as of March 31, 2024, with an impairment provision of HKD 9,076,000[79] - The company’s trade receivables amounted to HKD 17,838,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 16,201,000 as of March 31, 2024, with an impairment provision of HKD 9,396,000[65] Operational Challenges - The company continues to seek investment opportunities in sustainable forest management despite not holding any forest assets as of September 30, 2024[100] - The geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict, continue to challenge the operational environment for European business[99] - The company plans to continue exploring growth and investment opportunities despite geopolitical challenges, with a focus on maximizing shareholder value[135] Governance and Compliance - The board of directors includes executive directors and independent non-executive directors, ensuring a diverse governance structure[140] - The interim financial results have been reviewed by the audit committee in accordance with the relevant listing rules[137] - The company has maintained compliance with all applicable corporate governance codes during the reporting period[136] Shareholder Actions - The company successfully placed 1,822,980,000 new ordinary shares at a price of HKD 0.0193 per share, raising approximately HKD 34.34 million net[116] - The proceeds from the share placement will be allocated 60% to expand the timber supply chain business and 40% for general working capital[117] - The company did not declare any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[58] - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the six-month period ending September 30, 2024[139] Employee Costs - The group’s employee costs totaled HKD 7,428 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 8,499 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating a reduction of approximately 12.6%[52]
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