Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 91,978,000, compared to HKD 33,887,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a significant increase of 171%[2] - Gross profit for the period was HKD 30,717,000, up from HKD 20,636,000 in the previous year, indicating a growth of 48%[2] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 10,168,000, compared to a profit of HKD 9,771,000 in the same period last year[2] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 15,264,000, a recovery from a loss of HKD 70,813,000 in the previous year[5] - The adjusted profit before tax for the group was a loss of HKD 10,168,000, compared to a loss of HKD 7,374,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline in profitability[36] - The group reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 14,622,000, reduced from HKD 16,807,000 in the previous period, due to increased revenue across all segments[117] Assets and Liabilities - The company’s non-current assets increased to HKD 1,237,588,000 from HKD 1,125,138,000, reflecting a growth of 10%[9] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 429,492,000 from HKD 475,128,000, showing a reduction of 10%[12] - The net asset value of the company increased to HKD 1,356,893,000 from HKD 1,341,590,000, a rise of 1%[12] - The group’s total liabilities decreased to HKD 1,406,896,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 1,467,251,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a reduction of approximately 4.13%[21] - The group maintains a healthy liquidity position, with total liabilities of approximately HKD 631,141,000, equity of approximately HKD 1,368,352,000, and non-controlling interests of approximately HKD 11,459,000[128] Cash Flow - Operating cash flow before tax showed a loss of HKD 10,168,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 9,771,000 for the same period in 2023[21] - The net cash flow from operating activities was HKD 79,271,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a significant improvement from a net outflow of HKD 1,114,000 in the previous year[21] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 5,432,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to an increase of HKD 11,697,000 in the same period of 2023[25] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from property development and investment business was HKD 73,406,000, while trade business generated HKD 23,263,000, and other operations contributed HKD 8,038,000[36] - The company reported a significant increase in sales to external customers in Hong Kong, rising to HKD 21,585,000 from HKD 11,398,000 year-on-year, which is an increase of approximately 89%[39] - Revenue from property development and investment was approximately HKD 60,786,000, up about 387% from HKD 12,481,000 in the previous year, primarily driven by property sales in China[107] - Property sales revenue surged from approximately HKD 4,249,000 to about HKD 49,520,000, marking an increase of approximately 1,065% due to the launch of the Century Garden G District in Kaifeng, China[108] Expenses and Financial Management - The company recorded other income of HKD 12,907,000, down from HKD 39,257,000 in the previous year, a decline of 67%[2] - The company’s financial expenses rose to HKD 12,752,000 from HKD 11,402,000, an increase of 11%[2] - Tax expenses for the period totaled HKD 4,459,000, a decrease from HKD 26,584,000 in the previous year[62] - The total financial expenses for the group were HKD 12,752,000, down from HKD 14,042,000 in the previous year[58] Investments and Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditure for the period was HKD 49,476,000, primarily related to the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment, including the rights to operate a new hotel[36] - The total value of investment properties on the balance sheet was HKD 680,294,000, an increase from HKD 661,908,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a net fair value adjustment loss of HKD 32,364,000[67] - The group has capital commitments of approximately HKD 434,000 as of the reporting period end[131] Shareholder Information - The average number of ordinary shares in issue for calculating basic loss per share remained at 1,466,820,600 shares for both years[66] - The company has issued 1,466,820,600 shares of common stock with a par value of HKD 0.10, representing a total paid-up capital of HKD 146,682,000[83] - The largest shareholder, Mr. Xie, holds a total of 653,904,900 shares, representing 44.58% of the company's issued share capital[170] Future Outlook and Strategy - The group is optimistic about the medium to long-term prospects of the real estate market in mainland China, supported by government policies aimed at stimulating the economy and the property market[137] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence, particularly in mainland China, where sales reached HKD 70,393,000 for the period[39] - The company’s board aims to enhance risk control and asset management capabilities while seeking new breakthroughs in industry and geographical coverage[157]
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