Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue from continuing operations of HKD 76,034,000, a significant increase from HKD 19,961,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of approximately 280%[2] - The cost of sales for the same period was HKD 71,741,000, compared to HKD 20,614,000 in 2023, resulting in a gross profit of HKD 4,293,000[2] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 47,040,000 from continuing operations, a decline from a profit of HKD 353,589,000 in the previous year[2] - Total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HKD 33,436,000, compared to a profit of HKD 337,917,000 in the same period last year[4] - The company reported a basic loss per share from continuing operations of HKD (1.33), compared to a profit of HKD 13.32 in the same period last year[4] - The group recorded a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 41,130,000 for the period, compared to a profit of HKD 352,189,000 in the previous year, resulting in a basic loss per share of HKD 1.36[74] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 715,210,000, a decrease from HKD 739,953,000 as of March 31, 2024[5] - Current liabilities amounted to HKD 488,813,000, down from HKD 524,318,000 in the previous reporting period[5] - The company has a net asset value of HKD 243,645,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 277,081,000 as of March 31, 2024[8] - As of September 30, 2024, the group has outstanding bank loans with a book value of HKD 115,846,000, classified as current liabilities due to a court-ordered asset preservation order[13] - The group recorded a net current liability of HKD 361,375,000 and a loss of approximately HKD 47,996,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[13] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from trade contracts amounted to HKD 46,549,000, while port and port-related services revenue was HKD 24,724,000, up from HKD 19,507,000 year-on-year[24] - Trade revenue reached HKD 46,549,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 19,961,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a significant increase[29] - Port and port-related services revenue was HKD 24,724,000, up from HKD 19,507,000 year-over-year, indicating a growth of approximately 26%[29] - Equity and insurance brokerage income increased to HKD 4,761,000 from HKD 454,000, reflecting a substantial rise of over 950%[29] Legal and Financial Challenges - The group is actively negotiating with banks to amend loan agreements to avoid immediate repayment demands due to contract violations[15] - The group is also in discussions with lessors to extend the remaining lease agreements related to oil tanks[15] - Legal counsel in China is being engaged to gather evidence and defend against civil claims made by litigants[15] - The group aims to seek additional financing from capital markets or banks to alleviate liquidity pressure[15] - The group faces significant uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern due to ongoing legal disputes and financial pressures[15] Operational Focus and Future Plans - The company is focused on expanding its market presence and developing new products and technologies to drive future growth[2] - The company is focusing on expanding its port and related services, which have shown strong revenue growth in the current reporting period[29] - The company plans to explore opportunities to sell investments in non-listed funds to generate additional cash inflow[15] - The company continues to explore financing options to develop new berths to maximize storage tank utilization[127] - The company plans to expand its product range, service scope, and customer base to solidify the development of existing business segments[130] Employee and Corporate Governance - The company employed 151 employees as of September 30, 2024, down from 161 employees as of March 31, 2024[122] - The audit committee has reviewed the company's unaudited interim results for the six months ending September 30, 2024, without any objections to the accounting policies adopted[138] Market Conditions and Economic Outlook - The outlook remains uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and risks of global economic downturns[126] - The company anticipates further challenges and uncertainties affecting its business in the second half of 2024 and into 2025[130] Dividends and Shareholder Actions - The company did not declare or pay any dividends during the interim period[56] - The company has not declared an interim dividend for the current period[121] - The board proposed a share consolidation on November 12, 2024, merging every ten existing shares into one share with a par value of HKD 0.10[123]
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