Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a revenue of HKD 26,418,000, a decrease of 7.9% from HKD 28,687,000 in the same period last year[4]. - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 23,698,000, down 8.0% from HKD 25,743,000 year-on-year[4]. - The company recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 55,758,000, compared to a profit of HKD 10,506,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant decline[4]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HKD 55,758, compared to a loss of HKD 50,067 in the previous period, reflecting an increase in losses of approximately 11.4%[8]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 20.11 cents, compared to earnings of HKD 3.79 cents per share in the prior year[4]. - The group reported an operating loss of HKD 16.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to an operating loss of HKD 51.9 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting an improvement of approximately 68.0%[20]. - The total finance costs increased to HKD 712,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from HKD 637,000 in the previous year, marking an increase of approximately 11.8%[28]. - The total comprehensive expenses for the period amounted to HKD 55,758, compared to HKD 50,067 in the previous period, indicating an increase of about 11.4%[8]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 2,608,081,000, a decrease from HKD 2,663,141,000 as of March 31, 2024[6]. - The net assets of the company stood at HKD 2,521,159,000, down from HKD 2,575,107,000 in the previous period[6]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 86,922,000 from HKD 88,034,000, reflecting a slight decrease[6]. - The company's total assets from joint ventures amounted to HKD 519,968,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 522,888,000 as of March 31, 2024[42]. - The group’s bank borrowings amounted to HKD 43,198,000 as of September 30, 2024, a decrease from HKD 44,586,000 as of March 31, 2024[60]. - The total liabilities for property investment were HKD 63.7 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 63.1 million in the previous year, indicating a slight increase[20]. Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 5,147, compared to HKD 8,921 for the same period in 2023, indicating a decrease of about 42.5%[12]. - The net cash used in investing activities was HKD (39,927) for the current period, compared to HKD 28,415 in the previous period, showing a significant shift in investment cash flow[12]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to HKD 252,398,000, a decrease from HKD 288,425,000 in the previous period[6]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 252,398, an increase from HKD 241,306 at the end of the previous period, showing a growth of about 4.5%[12]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company declared a proposed dividend of HKD 832 for the period, up from HKD 3,327 in the previous period, indicating a change in dividend policy[8]. - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.3 cents per share, totaling approximately HKD 832,000, consistent with the interim dividend declared in the same period last year[29]. - The company reported a shareholding structure where the largest shareholder holds 62.49% of the issued share capital[101]. - The public float of the company remains at 25% as of the report date, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements[114]. Strategic Initiatives and Outlook - The company has plans for market expansion and new product development, although specific details were not disclosed in the report[4]. - The company is focusing on improving operational efficiency and exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance growth prospects[4]. - The company aims to maintain prudent financial management and cash flow management as a primary goal in the current unstable economic environment[99]. - The company anticipates a cautious outlook for the medium to short term due to ongoing economic challenges in Hong Kong[99]. - The company is considering strategic acquisitions to enhance its product offerings and market presence[120]. Operational Performance - The rental income from the company's property investment business was positively impacted by the recovery of inbound tourism, with a rental occupancy rate of 75%, a decrease of 10% from the previous comparable period's 85%[92][91]. - The overall rental levels and occupancy rates are expected to face significant pressure due to low demand and oversupply in the Hong Kong office and retail leasing market[99]. - The group’s administrative expenses for the period were HKD 14.7 million, a decrease from HKD 15.2 million in the previous year, indicating a cost reduction strategy[20]. Corporate Governance - The audit committee has reviewed the accounting policies and practices of the group for the six months ending September 30, 2024, ensuring financial reporting integrity[115]. - The company has adhered to all applicable corporate governance codes, with the exception of the separation of the roles of chairman and CEO, which are held by the same individual[116]. - Chen Haishou resigned as chairman and CEO on August 22, 2024, with Chen Enhui and Chen Enlin appointed as co-chairmen and co-CEOs[117]. - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, confirming compliance by all directors during the reporting period[119].
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