Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 20,700,000, a decrease from HKD 25,204,000 for the same period in 2023[7] - Gross profit for the same period was about HKD 7,600,000, down from HKD 10,989,000 year-on-year[7] - The group reported a net loss of approximately HKD 5,900,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net profit of HKD 33,000 for the same period in 2023[7] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 5,816,000, compared to a loss of HKD 236,000 in the same period last year[11] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 0.85, compared to a profit of HKD 0.01 per share in the previous year[11] - The adjusted loss before tax for the group was consistent with the segment performance metrics, excluding share of results of joint ventures and financing costs[61] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 5,937,000 compared to a profit of HKD 48,000 for the same period in 2023[81] - Total revenue for the six months ending September 30, 2024, was HKD 20,713,000, a decrease of 17.8% from HKD 25,204,000 in the same period of 2023[124] - Gross profit decreased by approximately 30.6% to HKD 7,600,000 for the six months ending September 30, 2024, down from HKD 11,000,000 in the previous year[125] Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses increased to HKD 14,157,000 from HKD 11,067,000, primarily due to higher employee costs to retain talent and expenses related to overseas business expansion[9] - Employee benefits expenses, including salaries and allowances, rose to HKD 17,478,000 from HKD 16,328,000, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 7.1%[81] - Financing costs rose to HKD 425,000 from HKD 247,000, representing an increase of approximately 72.3%[73] - The company's operating cash flow before tax showed a significant loss of HKD 5,944,000, contrasting with a profit of HKD 143,000 in the previous year[36] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board decided not to declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[7] - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[88] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets decreased to HKD 64,820,000 from HKD 71,919,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 9.7%[13] - Current liabilities decreased significantly, with trade payables at HKD 2,290,000 compared to HKD 3,205,000 in the previous period, a reduction of about 28.5%[13] - Total equity decreased to HKD 64,422,000 from HKD 70,424,000, marking a decline of about 8.5%[13] - The company’s reserves decreased to HKD 50,381,000 from HKD 56,375,000, a decline of approximately 10.5%[13] - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 3,940,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,300,000 in the same period last year[36] Revenue Segmentation - The company’s revenue contributions from business segments for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were approximately 62.7% from green building certification, 19.3% from sustainable development and environmental consulting, 7.1% from acoustics, noise and vibration control, and 10.9% from ESG reporting and consulting[102] - The revenue from green building certification consulting decreased by 19.6% from approximately HKD 16,100,000 to approximately HKD 13,000,000, attributed to a slowdown in ongoing project contract services[118] - The revenue from sustainable development and environmental consulting decreased by 18.7% from approximately HKD 4,900,000 to approximately HKD 4,000,000, mainly due to a slowdown in ongoing project contract services[118] - The revenue from acoustics, noise and vibration control, and audiovisual design consulting decreased by approximately 28.3% from approximately HKD 2,100,000 to approximately HKD 1,500,000, primarily due to a slowdown in ongoing project contract services[118] - The revenue from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting and consulting increased by 8.2% from approximately HKD 2,100,000 to approximately HKD 2,300,000, due to the acquisition of new projects[122] Strategic Focus and Market Position - The company is focused on expanding its consulting services in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting sector[40] - The company is positioned to leverage new market opportunities in ESG consulting services and green finance, aligning with global trends in clean energy investment projected to reach USD 2 trillion by 2024[100] - The company’s focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consulting services is expected to drive long-term stable and sustainable development[101] - The group aims to enhance its green technology innovation capabilities and expand into Asian and Middle Eastern markets while deepening cooperation in sustainable finance, climate risk management, green buildings, and ESG[115] Governance and Compliance - The company’s governance structure includes significant ownership concentration among its directors, which may influence decision-making processes[165] - The company is compliant with the Securities and Futures Ordinance regarding the disclosure of interests and shareholdings[166] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors and is responsible for reviewing financial reporting processes and providing independent opinions[189] - The company has adhered to all provisions of the corporate governance code during the reporting period[182] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the company’s major shareholders include Gold Investments, which holds 360,850,800 shares, representing approximately 51.44% of the total equity[169] - The beneficial ownership of Gold Investments is divided between Ms. Guo (70%) and Mr. Hu (30%), both of whom are directors of Gold Investments[166] - Ms. Guo holds 384,370,800 shares in total, equating to a 54.79% ownership stake in the company[163] - Mr. Hu also holds 384,370,800 shares, reflecting the same 54.79% ownership due to shared interests[163] - Choy Wei Ling holds 54,965,800 shares, which accounts for 7.84% of the total equity[169] - City Beat Limited owns 42,776,200 shares, representing 6.10% of the total equity[169] Risk Management - The risk management committee operates under board-approved policies to identify, assess, and hedge financial risks[154]
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