Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 11,731,000, a decrease of 68.3% compared to HKD 36,966,000 in the same period of 2023[4] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 618,000, down 93.3% from HKD 9,156,000 year-on-year[4] - The operating loss for the six months was HKD 2,285,000, compared to an operating profit of HKD 3,970,000 in the previous year[4] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 9,752,000, which is a significant increase from a loss of HKD 3,496,000 in the prior year[4] - The total comprehensive loss attributable to equity shareholders for the period was HKD 10,401,000, compared to HKD 3,933,000 in the same period last year[9] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD (3.70), compared to HKD (1.33) in the previous year[10] - The group reported a loss of approximately HKD 9,722,000 for the period ended September 30, 2024, highlighting ongoing financial difficulties[34] - The company recorded a pre-tax loss of HKD 9,722,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 3,496,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a worsening of 177.5%[54] - The company did not recommend any dividend payment for the six months ended September 30, 2024[52] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total non-current assets amounted to HKD 146,953,000, slightly up from HKD 145,563,000 as of March 31, 2024[11] - Current assets decreased to HKD 38,051,000 from HKD 56,694,000, primarily due to a reduction in inventory and trade receivables[11] - The company's total liabilities increased significantly to HKD 171,245,000 from HKD 71,198,000, driven by an increase in bank borrowings[14] - The net asset value of the company was reported at HKD (42,358,000), a decline from HKD (31,957,000) in the previous period[14] - Current liabilities net and total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 133,194,000 and HKD 42,358,000, respectively, indicating a high level of indebtedness[34] - The company's total bank loans amount to approximately HKD 110,705,000 and HKD 54,246,000, which are due for repayment on June 28, 2025, and October 13, 2025, respectively[36] - The company's net current liabilities increased to approximately HKD 133.2 million as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 14.5 million as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to bank borrowings due within one year[82] - The asset-liability ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 123.1%, compared to 115.8% as of March 31, 2024[82] Cash Flow - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the net cash used in operating activities was approximately HKD (330,000) compared to HKD (2,526,000) for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant improvement[21] - The net cash generated from investing activities was HKD 3,890,000, a substantial increase from HKD 164,000 in the previous year, reflecting positive investment performance[21] - The net cash used in financing activities was HKD (3,978,000), a decrease from HKD 2,481,000 in the prior year, suggesting a shift in financing strategy[21] - As of September 30, 2024, the cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 547,000 from HKD 735,000 a year earlier, indicating liquidity challenges[21] - The cash and cash equivalents balance at the beginning of the period was HKD 955,000, compared to HKD 644,000 in the previous year, showing a slight increase[21] - The impact of exchange rate changes resulted in an increase of HKD 10,000 in cash and cash equivalents, compared to a decrease of HKD (28,000) in the prior year[21] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as stipulated in the GEM Listing Rules during the six months ending September 30, 2024[106] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2024[121] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, Mr. Xue Zhaoqiang holds 27,978,425 shares, representing approximately 10.66% of the issued share capital[96] - Ms. Sun Xuesong owns 123,041,695 shares, accounting for approximately 46.88% of the issued share capital as of September 30, 2024[100] Business Operations and Strategy - The company continues to focus on the procurement, manufacturing, and sales of wooden products, including structural panels and custom wooden products[116] - The group continues to operate in a challenging business environment due to a significant slowdown in China's real estate industry, impacting performance for the six months ending September 30, 2024[90] - On September 24, 2024, the Chinese government introduced a comprehensive monetary policy package aimed at supporting the stock and real estate markets, which is expected to lead to an increase in customer orders and group revenue in the coming fiscal years[92] - The emphasis on environmental sustainability in China may create new demand for the group's wooden products, as wood has a lower carbon footprint compared to materials like steel and concrete[92] - The group anticipates a significant improvement in financial conditions following the sale of Yulin, allowing for more resources to be allocated to the research and development of various wooden products[93] - The board is committed to maintaining the group's core business in the procurement, manufacturing, and sales of wooden products while continuously seeking new business opportunities to enhance and solidify the group's operations[93] Stock Options and Securities - The stock option plan was approved to incentivize eligible participants for their contributions to the group, with options granted at a price not lower than the closing price on the date of grant[107] - The company has a stock option plan that allows for a maximum of 20,000,000 shares to be granted, representing 7.62% of the total issued shares as of April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024[108] - No stock options were granted under the plan for the six months ending September 30, 2024[113] - The stock option plan will expire on February 23, 2025[111] - As of September 30, 2024, there were no unexercised stock options[112] - The company and its subsidiaries did not purchase, sell, or redeem any listed securities during the six months ending September 30, 2024[104] Future Outlook - The company has sufficient cash resources to meet operational funding and other financing needs for the next 12 months, although there are significant uncertainties regarding the continuation of operations[37] - The company has no significant investments as of September 30, 2024[87] - The company has no major contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2024[84] - The company plans to enhance productivity through improved production processes and internal automation to reduce costs[75] - There have been no significant events occurring after September 30, 2024, up to the date of this announcement[118] - The company has agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Youlin Technology Co., Ltd., for a consideration of RMB 28.01 million (approximately HKD 30.56 million)[116] - Following the sale, the company will no longer hold any interest in Youlin, and its financial performance will not be consolidated into the group's financial statements[116]
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