Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue was HKD 44,425,000, a decrease of 5.9% compared to HKD 47,212,000 for the same period in 2023[2]. - Service revenue for the same period was HKD 31,362,000, down from HKD 31,870,000, reflecting a decline of 1.6%[2]. - Rental income decreased to HKD 11,320,000 from HKD 12,375,000, representing an 8.5% decline[2]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 254,845,000, compared to a loss of HKD 120,684,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in losses[5]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 182,534,000, compared to HKD 250,025,000 in the same period last year, showing a reduction in total losses[7]. - The company’s basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 19.58, compared to HKD 9.04 for the same period in 2023, indicating a worsening of per-share losses[7]. - The group reported a net loss of approximately HKD 230,578,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[14]. - Total reported segment revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 44,425,000, compared to HKD 47,212,000 in 2023, representing a decrease of 6%[33]. - The total segment loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 139,819,000, compared to a loss of HKD 78,841,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant increase in losses[33]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 228,946,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 105,743,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase in losses of 116%[41]. - The net loss for the period was HKD 230,600,000, an increase of 114.6% year-on-year, primarily due to non-operating factors including fair value changes of investment properties and foreign exchange losses[72]. - The group recorded a loss of HKD 230,600,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 107,500,000 in the previous year, driven by declining revenues in financing guarantees and investment properties[82]. Revenue Breakdown - Property management service revenue was HKD 30,947,000, slightly up from HKD 30,753,000 in the previous year, indicating a growth of about 0.6%[23]. - Total income from customer contracts for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 31,362,000, compared to HKD 31,870,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 1.6%[23]. - Property investment revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 42,267,000, compared to HKD 43,128,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 2%[33]. - Financing guarantee services and other financial services reported revenue of HKD 2,158,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 4,084,000 in 2023, a decline of 47%[33]. - Revenue from property investment business was HKD 42,300,000, down 2.0% from HKD 43,100,000 in the previous year[77]. - Financial services revenue decreased significantly by 46.3% to HKD 2,200,000 from HKD 4,100,000 in the same period last year due to a reduced product mix[78]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 2,763,437,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 2,832,583,000 as of March 31, 2024[9]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 2,342,028,000 from HKD 2,209,204,000, reflecting a rise in financial obligations[11]. - The net current liabilities amounted to HKD (1,605,725,000), compared to HKD (1,454,031,000) in the previous period, indicating a deterioration in liquidity[9]. - The company’s total assets less current liabilities were HKD 1,157,712,000, down from HKD 1,378,552,000, suggesting a decline in overall financial health[11]. - As of September 30, 2024, the company's total liabilities amounted to HKD 2,855,800,000, resulting in a debt-to-asset ratio of 0.82, up from 0.77 on March 31, 2024[93]. - The group’s net current liabilities increased to HKD 1,605,700,000 from HKD 1,454,000,000, with a current ratio of 0.31, down from 0.34[90]. Financial Management and Strategy - The group is seeking to expedite the construction of serviced apartments to generate funds for repaying existing loans and financing construction costs[14]. - The group has requested extensions for overdue principal and interest on bank loans totaling approximately HKD 93,364,000 and HKD 86,115,000, respectively[16]. - The group is actively negotiating a repayment plan for approximately HKD 170,801,000 of defaulted bonds with a 13.0% coupon rate[16]. - The group has taken measures to strengthen cost control to achieve profitability and positive cash flow from operations[16]. - The group is exploring different funding sources, including additional bank financing, to support its cash flow needs[16]. - The group has confirmed ongoing financial support from its major shareholder to meet foreseeable financial obligations[17]. - The company is actively negotiating repayment arrangements for outstanding principal and accumulated interest with bondholders[66]. - The company has incurred contingent liabilities of approximately HKD 20,050,000 related to disputes over unpaid coupon bonds and service fees[66]. Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The company noted that the economic environment in China remains challenging, particularly in the real estate sector, impacting overall performance[72]. - The company will not seek to expand its financial services in Hong Kong and China until there is a significant improvement in the market[76]. - The revitalization of the Chinese real estate market and overall economic improvement may positively impact the company's commercial properties, potentially increasing foot traffic and sales for tenants[115]. - The company aims to explore opportunities to monetize its investment property portfolio and improve financial conditions in response to the evolving market landscape[116]. - The Chinese government has introduced a series of stimulus measures to address the ongoing real estate crisis, including lowering mortgage rates and increasing loan limits for homebuyers[109]. Corporate Governance - The company has adhered to corporate governance codes, ensuring that the roles of chairman and CEO are held by different individuals to maintain strong leadership[117]. - All directors have confirmed compliance with the standards for securities trading as outlined in the company's adopted code of conduct[119]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors and one non-executive director, with the majority being independent[120]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the period[121]. - The board expresses gratitude to all investors, customers, partners, and shareholders for their continued support[122]. - The interim report will be published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and the company's website at an appropriate time[124].
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