Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 229,885,000, representing a 100.1% increase compared to HKD 114,868,000 for the same period in 2023[3] - The profit attributable to the owners of the company from continuing operations was HKD 24,334,000, a significant recovery from a loss of HKD 37,784,000 in the previous year[3] - The group reported a total revenue of HKD 229,885,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 200,677,000 in the previous period, representing an increase of approximately 14.5%[38] - The group’s property development segment reported a revenue of HKD 101,460,000, with a segment loss of HKD 3,870,000[43][44] - The property development segment reported revenue from continuing operations of approximately HKD 219,199,000, a significant increase from HKD 101,460,000 in the same period of 2023[93] Losses and Expenses - Gross profit decreased to HKD 5,888,000, down 82.7% from HKD 34,065,000, resulting in a gross margin of 2.6%, down from 29.7%[3] - Basic and diluted loss per share increased to HKD (9.59), compared to HKD (0.95) in the previous period, reflecting a 909.5% increase in losses[3] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 670,955,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 74,959,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase in loss of approximately 794.5%[22] - The total comprehensive expense attributable to owners of the company was HKD 670,955,000, significantly higher than the HKD 74,959,000 reported in the previous year, indicating a substantial decline in financial performance[22] - The company incurred a pre-tax loss of HKD 733,816,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 149,170,000 for the same period in 2023[60] - The total administrative expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were HKD 34,285,000, reflecting a significant cost burden on operations[60] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 3,605,363,000, a decrease of 58.7% from HKD 8,739,039,000[3] - Total liabilities decreased by 54.8% to HKD 1,871,082,000 from HKD 4,136,948,000[3] - The net asset value dropped to HKD 1,734,281,000, down 62.3% from HKD 4,602,091,000[3] - The company’s total assets decreased from HKD 6,334,193,000 as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 2,101,379,000 as of September 30, 2024, representing a decline of about 66.8%[24] - The company’s equity attributable to owners decreased from HKD 2,407,053,000 as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 1,736,098,000 as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of approximately 27.9%[26] Cash Flow and Financing - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of zero for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HKD 217,100,000 for the same period in 2023[62] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents dropped significantly from HKD 307,435,000 as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 25,132,000 as of September 30, 2024, a decline of approximately 91.8%[24] - The group’s cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 25,132,000 as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of about 91.8% from HKD 307,435,000 on March 31, 2024[111] - The group’s bank borrowings totaled approximately HKD 1,447,835,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 3,671,861,000 on March 31, 2024[111] Discontinued Operations - The company reported a loss from discontinued operations of HKD (733,816,000), compared to a loss of HKD (32,760,000) in the previous year, marking a 2,140.0% increase in losses[3] - The company recorded a loss from discontinued operations of HKD 733,816,000 for the current period, compared to a loss of HKD 37,175,000 in the prior period, reflecting a drastic increase in losses from discontinued operations[22] - The company reported zero revenue from discontinued operations for the period, compared to HKD 15,256,000 in the same period of 2023[88] - The company’s loss from discontinued operations was approximately HKD 733,816,000 for the period, compared to HKD 32,760,000 in the previous year[89] Investments and Acquisitions - The company recognized a bargain purchase gain of HKD 244,996,000 from the acquisition of an associate during the period[7] - The group recognized a gain of HKD 244,996,000 from acquisitions during the reporting period[38] - The group’s investment in joint ventures resulted in a loss of HKD 18,415,000 during the reporting period[38] Market and Future Outlook - The group anticipates a gradual recovery in confidence in the Hong Kong real estate market as interest rates begin to ease[127] - The group will continue to focus on developing its core business while exploring potential opportunities for shareholder value enhancement[127] Corporate Governance - The group has not established an internal audit function but believes its current risk management and internal control procedures are adequate[132] - The board of directors includes executive directors and independent non-executive directors[138]
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