Revenue and Profitability - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Group's revenue decreased by approximately 59.9%, from approximately HK$727,786,000 to approximately HK$291,858,000[12] - The Group reported a gross loss of approximately HK$5,421,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a gross profit of approximately HK$12,447,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 143.6%[12] - Revenue from the sourcing and sale of metal minerals and related industrial materials decreased by approximately 61.1%, from approximately HK$655,378,000 to approximately HK$255,263,000[13] - Segment profit for the metal minerals business decreased by approximately 80.5%, from approximately HK$4,340,000 to approximately HK$845,000[13] - Segment revenue for the industrial products business decreased by approximately 49.5%, from approximately HK$72,408,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023 to approximately HK$36,595,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2024[17] - Segment profit reported a decrease of approximately 183.4%, shifting from a profit of approximately HK$7,821,000 to a loss of approximately HK$6,520,000 during the same period[17] - The Group experienced a net loss of approximately HK$17,403,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2024, down from a net profit of approximately HK$496,000 for the same period in 2023[28] - The loss for the period attributable to owners of the company was HK$(17,415,000), compared to a profit of HK$834,000 in the previous year[53] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HK$(0.083), a decrease from earnings of HK$0.004 per share in the same period of 2023[53] Financial Position and Liquidity - As of 30 September 2024, the Group's current assets were approximately HK$404,610,000, a decrease from approximately HK$495,865,000 as of 31 March 2024[34] - The Group's current ratio improved to 6.76 as of 30 September 2024, compared to 3.78 as of 31 March 2024[34] - Trade payables decreased to approximately HK$11,586,000 as of 30 September 2024, down from approximately HK$74,145,000 as of 31 March 2024[34] - Trade receivables also decreased to approximately HK$71,481,000 as of 30 September 2024, compared to approximately HK$171,998,000 as of 31 March 2024[34] - The Group's equity attributable to owners decreased to approximately HK$429,244,000 as of 30 September 2024, from approximately HK$435,631,000 as of 31 March 2024[34] - Current liabilities decreased to HK$404,610,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HK$495,865,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating improved liquidity[58] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$6,061,000, a slight decrease from HK$6,353,000 at the end of the same period in 2023[68] Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 36.8%, from approximately HK$7,252,000 to approximately HK$9,921,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2024[19] - Other operating expenses rose significantly to approximately HK$3,105,000, compared to approximately HK$186,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023[25] - Other net expenses for the six months ended 30 September 2024 amounted to approximately HK$861,000, compared to other net income of approximately HK$2,616,000 for the same period in 2023[18] - Finance costs decreased to approximately HK$197,000 from approximately HK$714,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023[27] - Employee benefits expenses increased to HK$11,418,000, up from HK$10,538,000, reflecting a rise of about 8.34% year-over-year[147] - The company reported a total income tax expense of HK$4,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HK$509,000 in 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 99.2%[152] Market Conditions and Strategic Adjustments - The significant decline in revenue and gross profit indicates challenges in the market environment affecting the Group's performance[12] - Future strategies may need to address the inventory risk and pricing strategies to improve profitability in the metal minerals segment[13] - The Group is continuously adjusting its strategies to increase sales and improve segment profit due to low demand for byproducts[17] - The company is shifting its strategy to sell more manganese ore for battery production due to declining demand in the steel industry[41] - The manganese market remains oversupplied amid sluggish demand, particularly as steel mills have reduced production rates since the end of 2023[41] Asset Management and Investments - The Group recorded a reversal of loss allowance on trade receivables of approximately HK$2,352,000, compared to a loss allowance of approximately HK$5,620,000 for the same period in 2023[26] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of HK$10,386,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HK$24,000 in the previous year[68] - The company recorded additions to property, plant, and equipment of HK$14,151,000 during the period, compared to HK$1,983,000 in the previous year[163] - The carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment at the end of the period was HK$41,278,000, up from HK$27,634,000 at the beginning of the period[164] Debt and Credit Management - The Group has provided a specific expected credit loss of approximately HK$32,637,000 due to a debtor applying for voluntary debt restructuring[26] - The company has recognized a 12-year repayment plan for one of its debtors who applied for voluntary debt restructuring[177] - The ageing analysis of trade receivables shows that HK$18,408,000 is due within 0-60 days, while HK$24,606,000 is overdue by more than 360 days[177] Shareholder and Equity Information - The total reserves attributable to owners of the company were HK$425,027,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HK$431,414,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of about 1.48%[65] - The company maintained its share capital at HK$4,217,000 as of September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period[65] - The company has no potential ordinary shares outstanding during the periods, resulting in diluted loss per share being the same as basic loss per share[159]
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