Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 89.3% to approximately HKD 76.1 million from HKD 40.2 million for the same period in 2023[5] - Gross profit rose by 44.8% to approximately HKD 38.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 26.8 million in the prior year[5] - Profit for the period increased to approximately HKD 25.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 17.3 million in the same period of 2023[5] - Adjusted profit, excluding significant non-recurring items, rose to approximately HKD 24.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from HKD 21.5 million in the prior year[5] - The company's profit attributable to owners for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 20,293,000, compared to HKD 17,172,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 18.4%[43] - The group's EBITDA increased from approximately HKD 22.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to approximately HKD 32.6 million for the same period in 2024, while EBIT rose from approximately HKD 21.4 million to approximately HKD 31.3 million[87] Earnings Per Share - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were both approximately HKD 0.59, compared to HKD 0.62 and HKD 0.60 for the same period in 2023[7] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 0.59, a slight decrease from HKD 0.62 in the same period of 2023[45] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 521.4 million, an increase from HKD 468.4 million as of March 31, 2024[4] - Total liabilities increased slightly to HKD 155.3 million as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 154.3 million as of March 31, 2024[4] - Net assets increased to HKD 366.0 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 314.1 million as of March 31, 2024[4] - The total liabilities increased to HKD 140,734,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 111,984,000 in 2023, representing a rise of 25.7%[16] - Current assets as of September 30, 2024, reached approximately HKD 313.2 million, a 10% increase from approximately HKD 284.6 million as of March 31, 2024[91] - Current liabilities increased to approximately HKD 25.5 million in borrowings as of September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HKD 17.4 million as of March 31, 2024[92] - The group's total equity increased to approximately HKD 366.4 million as of September 30, 2024, up about 16.7% from approximately HKD 314.1 million as of March 31, 2024[95] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from energy product trading was HKD 54,272,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 16,909,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 220.5%[34] - Rental service revenue reached HKD 21,784,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 15,186,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 43.3%[34] - Revenue from energy-saving systems and product leasing services was HKD 20.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 13.5 million for the same period in 2023[72] Expenses - Sales and distribution expenses increased to approximately HKD 3.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from approximately HKD 2.5 million in the same period of 2023, driven by higher employee benefits and sales commissions[80] - Administrative expenses rose to approximately HKD 24.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HKD 17.3 million for the same period in 2023, largely due to increased employee benefits and professional fees[81] - Financing costs increased significantly from approximately HKD 1.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to approximately HKD 4.2 million for the same period in 2024, mainly due to additional interest payable to plan creditors[84] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 4.8 million as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 31.9 million as of March 31, 2024[13] - The company's total borrowings classified as current liabilities amounted to HKD 25,493,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 17,417,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing an increase of approximately 46.3%[59] - The total interest expense on financial liabilities at amortized cost increased significantly to HKD 4,191,000 from HKD 1,566,000 year-on-year, marking a rise of approximately 167.5%[1] Strategic Initiatives - The group plans to install 1 million LED lights in Selangor, Malaysia, by March 2025 as part of its energy management project, which aims to enhance energy efficiency in public areas[111] - The group has established a strategic partnership with Primech Holdings Limited in Singapore to explore and implement advanced energy solutions, focusing on improving energy efficiency in facility management[112] - A memorandum of understanding was signed with Lead International Investments L.L.C. to provide energy management solutions starting with approximately 700 commercial, residential, and enterprise buildings in Abu Dhabi, expanding to the UAE and Middle East market[115] - The company plans to procure and supply its own brand of solar equipment to meet the UAE's potential demand of 100 GW for solar projects by 2030, estimated at a total value of $15 billion[115] Corporate Governance - The board is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, believing it is essential for protecting shareholder interests and enhancing corporate value[120] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim financial information for the six months ending September 30, 2024, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards[125] Other Information - The company did not declare or pay any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023[46] - There are no significant conflicts of interest reported among directors or major shareholders as of September 30, 2024[119] - The company has not engaged in buying, selling, or redeeming its listed securities within the six months ending September 30, 2024[118]
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