Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 30,084,000, an increase of 2.6% compared to HKD 29,321,000 for the same period in 2023[3]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 3,162,000, down 44.9% from HKD 5,748,000 year-on-year[3]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 5,484,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 6,160,000 in the previous year, indicating a 10.9% improvement[6]. - The company’s basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.02 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 0.04 in the previous year[13]. - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 5,150,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 6,160,000 for the same period in 2023[33]. - The company reported a loss of approximately HKD 5,500,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 6,200,000 for the same period in 2023[108]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to HKD 91,961,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 78,731,000 as of March 31, 2024[15]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 102,326,000, an increase from HKD 90,712,000 as of March 31, 2024[44]. - The group’s total liabilities were HKD 26,950,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 17,211,000 as of March 31, 2024[46]. - The company’s total equity increased to HKD 75,376,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 73,501,000 as of March 31, 2024[21]. - The group’s current ratio was approximately 3.5 times as of September 30, 2024, down from 4.7 times as of March 31, 2024[126]. - The group’s debt ratio was approximately 1.3% as of September 30, 2024, a decrease from 2.6% as of March 31, 2024[127]. Revenue Breakdown - Design, renovation, and engineering services generated revenue of HKD 24,348,000, up 19.5% from HKD 20,409,000 year-over-year[29]. - Rental income from construction equipment and installation services decreased to HKD 5,601,000, down 22.1% from HKD 7,193,000 in the previous year[29]. - Revenue from design, decoration, and engineering services increased by approximately HKD 3,900,000, while rental income from construction equipment decreased by about HKD 1,600,000, and wine marketing revenue decreased by approximately HKD 1,500,000[100]. Expenses and Cost Management - Administrative expenses decreased significantly to HKD 4,878,000 from HKD 12,390,000, a reduction of 60.7%[3]. - Total compensation for employees and directors for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 2,100,000, down from HKD 4,900,000 for the same period in 2023[135]. - The company’s financing costs included interest on lease liabilities of 35,000 HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from 191,000 HKD in the same period of 2023[55]. Credit and Receivables - The expected credit loss provision for trade receivables decreased significantly from HKD 6,643,000 at the beginning of the period to HKD 1,105,000 by the end of the period, indicating a reduction of approximately 83.4%[76]. - The expected credit loss provision for contract assets increased to HKD 200,000 from HKD 66,000, showing a rise of approximately 203%[81]. - The company recognized an additional expected credit loss of HKD 3,300,000 on trade receivables due to worsening credit risk and uncertainty in the construction industry[107]. Share Capital and Dividends - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[68]. - The company issued 37,627,200 ordinary shares at a subscription price of HKD 0.201 per share during the reporting period, contributing to an increase in issued share capital[89]. - The company raised approximately HKD 36 million through a rights issue, issuing 156,780,000 shares at a subscription price of HKD 0.23 per share[142]. Corporate Governance and Management - The company’s audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, overseeing financial reporting and risk management[160]. - The company has complied with the GEM listing rules' corporate governance code, with some deviations noted due to vacancies in key positions[158]. - The company has appointed a new executive director, effective July 19, 2024[162]. Future Plans and Strategies - The company plans to reduce the scale of public housing maintenance and renovation projects and is reallocating resources to seek other projects to maintain its design, decoration, and engineering services business[110]. - The company aims to maintain and promote business relationships with existing clients to secure recurring orders and expand its customer base for construction equipment rental[113]. - The wine marketing business will continue to engage with existing clients for sales and seek potential customers while moderately developing this segment[114].
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