Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 118.0 million, an increase of about 0.9% compared to HKD 117.0 million in the same period of 2023[6]. - Profit attributable to owners of the company for the period was approximately HKD 4.7 million, compared to HKD 4.3 million in 2023[7]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was approximately HKD 5.85, an increase from HKD 5.34 in the previous year[9]. - The group's gross profit was HKD 19.4 million, up from HKD 18.2 million in the same period last year[11]. - Operating profit for the period was HKD 6.5 million, compared to HKD 5.6 million in 2023[11]. - The company achieved a net profit of HKD 4,683,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 4,275,000 for the same period in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 9.5%[20]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 4,683,000 for the period, reflecting a recovery from a total comprehensive loss of HKD 67,166,000 in the previous year[18]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from renovation projects was HKD 29,514,000, down from HKD 49,339,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of about 40.2%[25]. - Revenue from refurbishment projects increased by approximately 30.7%, from about HKD 67.7 million in the six months ended September 30, 2023, to about HKD 88.5 million in 2024[59]. - Major clients contributed significantly to revenue, with Client 1 in renovation projects generating HKD 51,605,000, a substantial increase from HKD 17,432,000 in the previous year[39]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 50.6 million, an increase from HKD 46.4 million as of March 31, 2024[13]. - The company’s total equity increased to HKD 50.5 million from HKD 45.8 million[15]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased to HKD 62,891,000 from HKD 67,166,000 year-on-year, indicating improved financial stability[18]. - The company has a cash balance of approximately HKD 9.3 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 14.7 million as of March 31, 2024[68]. Cash Flow and Operating Activities - The company reported a net cash position of HKD 9.3 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 14.7 million[13]. - The company experienced a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 731,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net inflow of HKD 9,675,000 in the same period last year[20]. Corporate Governance - The company emphasizes strict corporate governance principles to enhance accountability and transparency for shareholders[115]. - The Audit and Risk Management Committee is chaired by an independent non-executive director, ensuring accurate financial reporting and risk management[118]. - The board includes executive directors and independent non-executive directors, maintaining a balance of power and oversight[119]. - The company has complied with the GEM Listing Rules, except for the deviation regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[115]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The company plans to continue focusing on renovation and construction projects to enhance revenue streams and market presence in Hong Kong[22]. - The management team maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook on renovation and refurbishment projects, driven by government investments in transportation infrastructure and housing[67]. - The company expects to see increased project opportunities from semi-official sectors due to anticipated growth in public sector land supply[65]. Share Options - A total of 8,000,000 share options are available for issuance, representing approximately 10% of the total issued shares as of September 30, 2021[3]. - As of the report date, 2,000,000 share options will expire in July 2024, with no options being canceled or exercised during the period[4]. - The share options plan will remain effective for a period of 10 years from September 30, 2019, until September 29, 2029[5]. - The maximum allocation of share options to each participant in any 12-month period cannot exceed 1% of the total issued shares[6]. - The exercise price for the share options granted on August 15, 2022, is set at HKD 0.447 per share[7]. - A total of 10,000,000 share options were granted, with 8,000,000 options remaining unexercised as of the report date[8]. - The fair value of the share options granted on August 15, 2022, was determined using a binomial model[9]. Staffing and Operations - The company employs 41 staff members as of September 30, 2024[77]. - The company has no significant foreign exchange risk as its operations are primarily conducted in Hong Kong dollars and US dollars[76]. - The company has not made any acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries during the reporting period[75]. - The company has no significant capital commitments as of September 30, 2024[72].
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