Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 4,449,517, an increase of 17.4% compared to HKD 3,789,175 for the same period in 2023[2] - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD (264,089) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 68,331 in the same period of 2023[2] - Basic loss per share was HKD (14.89) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to earnings of HKD 3.83 per share in the same period of 2023[2] - The company reported a comprehensive loss of HKD (243,292) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 59,736 in the same period of 2023[8] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 244,295 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit before tax of HKD 92,659 for the same period in 2023[23] - The company incurred a total loss of HKD 249,422 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 75,028 for the same period in 2023[23] Revenue Segmentation - The construction services segment generated revenue of HKD 3,851,928, while the professional services segment contributed HKD 578,645 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[21] - The company’s revenue from the medical technology and health segment was HKD 22,477 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[21] - The group achieved a revenue of HKD 597,600,000 from new businesses related to public welfare, representing a growth of 41% compared to HKD 424,000,000 in 2023[72] - The construction segment reported a revenue of HKD 3,850,000,000, an increase of 14% from HKD 3,370,000,000 in the same period last year[74] - The professional services segment turned a profit of HKD 8,300,000, recovering from a loss of HKD 15,000,000 in the previous year, with a revenue of HKD 575,100,000 compared to HKD 404,800,000 in 2023[79] Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets amounted to HKD 1,309,090 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,267,421 as of March 31, 2024[10] - Current assets totaled HKD 7,643,626 as of September 30, 2024, slightly down from HKD 7,697,487 as of March 31, 2024[10] - As of September 30, 2024, total current liabilities amounted to HKD 4,902,690, a decrease of 9.4% from HKD 5,413,758 as of March 31, 2024[12] - Non-current liabilities totaled HKD 1,776,367, a significant increase of 74.1% from HKD 1,020,581 as of March 31, 2024[12] - The equity attributable to the company's shareholders decreased to HKD 2,273,659, down 10.1% from HKD 2,530,569 as of March 31, 2024[12] Financing and Costs - The company incurred financing costs of HKD (110,785) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD (87,917) in the same period of 2023[6] - Financing costs totaled HKD 111,389,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 90,192,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting an increase of 24%[33] - The group reported a total interest expense of HKD 102,177,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 80,741,000 in the same period of 2023, an increase of 27%[33] Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased a total of 15,086,000 ordinary shares at an aggregate price of approximately HKD 6,911,000 during the reporting period, which is expected to enhance shareholder value[55] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was based on a weighted average of 1,773,339,847 shares, slightly down from 1,782,639,137 shares in the previous year[45] - The board believes that the buyback will enhance the company's net asset value per share and earnings per share[112] Market and Strategic Developments - The company has not disclosed any new product developments or market expansion strategies in the current report[12] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[21] - The group is focusing on sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the application of Internet of Things (IoT) technology to improve service quality and competitiveness[81] - The group plans to explore the development and production of radioactive diagnostic drugs targeting Alzheimer's disease in the coming year[94] - The group aims to promote technology development outside Hong Kong to improve patient treatment outcomes and expand business into other regions[96] Employee and Operational Insights - The total employee compensation during the review period is approximately HKD 1,028,000,000, with around 6,400 employees[106] - The company does not recommend the distribution of interim dividends for the six months ending September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 0.0113 per share, totaling approximately HKD 20,200,000 for the same period last year[110] - The group will continue to explore suitable development opportunities to drive business expansion and diversify revenue sources[97] Legal and Contingent Liabilities - The group has a pending legal claim from a plaintiff for approximately HKD 9,511,000, while the group has counterclaimed for about HKD 16,985,000[62] - The group has assessed the financial impact of potential liabilities from guarantees provided as minimal, indicating a low risk associated with these arrangements[59] - The group’s total liabilities related to guarantees and contingent liabilities reflect a strategic approach to managing financial risks associated with construction and service contracts[58]
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