Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 14,243,000, a decrease of 47.8% compared to HKD 27,258,000 for the same period in 2023[7] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 1,960,000, down from HKD 2,481,000, reflecting a gross margin decline[7] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 7,790,000, slightly improved from a loss of HKD 8,287,000 in the prior year[7] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 7,706,000, compared to HKD 8,444,000 in the previous year[9] - Basic loss per share was HKD 0.43, an improvement from HKD 1.17 in the same period last year[9] - The group experienced a total segment loss of HKD 7,790,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 8,287,000 for the same period in 2023[28][38] - Other income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 252,000, down from HKD 715,000 in the previous year[37] - The group reported a basic loss per share of HKD (4.26) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD (11.74) for the same period in 2023[43] - The loss attributable to owners of the company was approximately HKD 2.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of about 63.7% from a loss of HKD 7.0 million for the same period in 2023[69] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from fire safety system installation was HKD 10,168,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a decline of 52.5% from HKD 21,356,000 in the same period of 2023[25] - Revenue from maintenance services was HKD 4,075,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down 30.9% from HKD 5,902,000 in the same period of 2023[25] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group reported segment revenue of HKD 14,243,000 from fire safety system services, HKD 4,075,000 from maintenance services, and no revenue from short film and animation production[28] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 77,063,000, down from HKD 86,342,000 as of March 31, 2024[11] - The company's net asset value decreased to HKD 75,927,000 from HKD 83,633,000 in the previous period[11] - Non-current assets totaled HKD 14,198,000, slightly up from HKD 14,182,000[11] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 6,667,000 from HKD 9,028,000, indicating improved liquidity[11] - The company’s total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 81,262,000, compared to HKD 113,567,000 as of April 1, 2023[13] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 5.505 million, down from HKD 8.661 million as of March 31, 2024[49] - Cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 18.2 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 22.9 million as of March 31, 2024, while pledged bank deposits increased to approximately HKD 6.2 million from HKD 4.9 million[70] Cash Flow and Operating Activities - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 583,000, a significant improvement compared to a net outflow of HKD 13,374,000 in the same period of 2023[15] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 4,724,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a decrease of HKD 16,953,000 in the same period of 2023[15] Cost Management - Employee costs totaled HKD 6,689,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 7,547,000 in the previous year[38] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 11.3% to HKD 10.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 11.4 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to cost reductions in office expenses, including rent[67] - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 6.7 million, down from HKD 7.5 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a reduction in workforce from 44 to 41 employees[82] Business Strategy and Outlook - The company is focusing on enhancing its product offerings and exploring market expansion opportunities[7] - The company is optimistic about the long-term impact on the construction industry and fire safety market in Hong Kong due to recent government measures[59] - The company is exploring new business opportunities in short film and animation production in China[58] - The group expanded its operations into short film and animation production in China, establishing it as a new reporting segment[27] Corporate Governance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2024[100] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and the CEO, which is deemed appropriate by the board[96] - No conflicts of interest have been reported between the directors and the company's business during the six months ending September 30, 2024[93] - All directors have confirmed compliance with the trading standards and the company's code of conduct during the reporting period[97] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, Mr. Ho holds 398,500,000 shares, representing a 66.42% ownership in the company through Foxfire, which he wholly owns[84] - Mr. Ho is the beneficial owner of 100% of 1 share in the associated corporation Foxfire[85] - The total number of stock options available for grant under the stock option plan as of April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024, is 60,000,000 shares each[92] - No stock options have been granted, exercised, or expired under the stock option plan since its adoption on September 22, 2017, up to September 30, 2024[91] - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the six months ending September 30, 2024[94] Financial Management - The company continues to maintain a prudent financial management approach to ensure a stable liquidity position and mitigate credit risk[73] - The current ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 10.4 times, compared to 9.0 times as of March 31, 2024, indicating improved liquidity[70] - The company had no interest-bearing bank borrowings as of September 30, 2024, consistent with the position as of March 31, 2024[71] - The company had no significant capital commitments or plans for major acquisitions as of September 30, 2024[79]
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