Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a revenue of HKD 14,630,000, a decrease from HKD 25,623,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a decline of 42.8%[4] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 2,668,000, compared to HKD 2,337,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 14.2%[4] - The net loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 7,962,000, an improvement from a net loss of HKD 12,210,000 in 2023, reflecting a reduction of 34.6%[6] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 25,623,000, with a segment loss of HKD 11,025,000[32] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 12,225,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[32] - The group incurred a financing cost of HKD 4,873,000 during the same period[32] - The group reported an unallocated company income of HKD 8,433,000 and unallocated company expenses of HKD 4,760,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[32] - The group’s segment performance for the dry grinding business showed a loss of HKD 3,292,000, while the media business reported a loss of HKD 7,733,000[32] - The group’s total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 14,630,000, with a total segment loss of HKD 7,256,000[31] - The group reported a significant reduction in loss from HKD 12,210,000 in the previous year to HKD 7,962,000, indicating improved operational efficiency and effective cost management[47] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 57,016,000, slightly down from HKD 57,721,000 as of March 31, 2024[9] - The current liabilities decreased to HKD 263,263,000 from HKD 408,163,000, showing a reduction of 35.4%[9] - As of September 30, 2024, the group's current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately HKD 206,247,000, with a net debt of about HKD 370,914,000[16] - The total borrowings and convertible bond liabilities amounted to approximately HKD 249,273,000, while cash and cash equivalents were around HKD 2,049,000[16] - The total net trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 21,878,000, down from HKD 24,182,000 as of March 31, 2024[46] - The group’s total trade payables as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 20,283,000, a decrease from HKD 31,896,000 as of March 31, 2024[44] - The aging analysis of trade receivables shows that HKD 9,530,000 is overdue by more than 365 days as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 4,113,000 as of March 31, 2024[46] - As of September 30, 2024, total assets and net liabilities were approximately HKD 66,141,000 and HKD 370,914,000, respectively[59] Cash Flow and Financing - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.09 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 0.13 in the same period of 2023[4] - The company's cash and bank balances increased to HKD 2,049,000 from HKD 1,697,000, reflecting a growth of 20.8%[9] - The debt-to-equity ratio was 56.6% as of September 30, 2024, slightly improved from 57.1% on March 31, 2024[60] - The liquidity ratio improved to 21.7% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 14.1% on March 31, 2024[60] - On May 7, 2024, the company entered into a placement agreement to issue 13,418,000 shares at a placement price of HKD 1.070 per share, raising approximately HKD 13.5 million[17] - Approximately HKD 9.3 million of the proceeds from the placement will be used to repay outstanding debts, and about HKD 2.7 million will be allocated for business development[17] - The company plans to issue convertible bonds totaling HKD 6,000,000, convertible into up to 1,500,000 shares at an initial conversion price of HKD 4.00 per share[18] - The company has agreed to issue convertible bonds worth RMB 128,370,000 (approximately HKD 139,003,790) to settle a specified amount under a settlement agreement[19] - The company is actively negotiating with existing lenders to extend the maturity of certain loans until sufficient cash flow is obtained from proposed fundraising activities[20] Business Operations and Strategy - The company continues to focus on its core businesses, including dry grinding and media business, as well as investment and trading activities[13] - The group aims to expand its dry grinding technology business into other profitable sectors, driven by increasing global demand for high energy efficiency and sustainable mining solutions[22] - The company plans to expand its dry grinding and dry selection business, particularly in coal mining and other resource-rich countries[56] - The dry grinding and selection business generated revenue of approximately HKD 7,572,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a substantial increase from HKD 0 in the same period last year[49] - The group has strategically reallocated resources to recover over HKD 8 million in receivables from the media business and expand the dry grinding and selection business[48] - The group is expanding the application of dry grinding and selection technology to new mineral types, including titanium iron ore and talc, to capture new market opportunities[51] - The group is developing mobile dry grinding and selection operations to reduce reliance on extensive land-based infrastructure, thereby lowering operational costs[51] - The company has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Pan Asia Resources Limited to develop dry grinding and dry selection technology for the coal industry, with a focus on power generation, data centers, and potential cryptocurrency mining[86] - The company has secured exclusive rights for mining production, processing, transportation, and sales of coal from a mine in Mongolia for a period of ten years or longer[86] - A coal-fired power plant will be constructed at the mining site in Mongolia, aimed at leveraging cost benefits for electricity generation, which will also support cryptocurrency mining and potential data center operations[86] Legal and Governance Matters - The company is involved in ongoing litigation regarding a placement agreement, with a claimed debt amount of HKD 10 million and unpaid interest of HKD 1.26 million[72] - The court has scheduled a case management hearing for the ongoing litigation on April 18, 2024, with a formal hearing set for November 27, 2025[74] - The company has filed lawsuits in both Guangzhou and Hong Kong courts regarding advertising rights agreements, seeking a total of RMB 5,300,000 (approximately HKD 6,045,000) in deposits and RMB 15,533,000 (approximately HKD 17,716,000) in overcharged fees[75][79][84] - The company has made provisions for potential damages related to the ongoing legal disputes, although the outcomes remain uncertain[79] - The company is actively pursuing legal recourse to recover overcharged fees and other damages from the advertising rights agreements[78] - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has implemented governance regulations in compliance with the listing rules[87] - The audit committee has reviewed the company's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2024[88] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, ensuring compliance with the standards set forth in the listing rules[89] - No purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities were made by the company or any of its subsidiaries during the six months ended September 30, 2024[91] Employee and Administrative Matters - As of September 30, 2024, the company employed 62 staff members, down from 80 employees as of September 30, 2023, with total employee costs amounting to approximately HKD 5,380,000[80] - The employee compensation policy is based on market conditions and individual performance, with benefits including medical insurance and stock options[82] - The board of directors has not recommended any interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[83]
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