Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 41,304,000, a decrease of 16.4% compared to HKD 49,197,000 for the same period in 2023[7]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 3,438,000 for the period, compared to a profit of HKD 1,293,000 in the previous year, reflecting a significant decline in profitability[7]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HKD 2,024,000, compared to a gain of HKD 875,000 in the same period last year[7]. - The company’s basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.72, compared to HKD 0.29 in the previous year, indicating a worsening in earnings per share[7]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 3,436,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[44]. - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD (4,258,000), compared to a loss of HKD (1,232,000) in the previous year[77]. - The company reported a loss of approximately HKD 3.4 million for the reporting period, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 1.3 million for the same period last year, mainly due to a decrease in revenue[172]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to HKD 74,081,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 69,992,000 as of March 31, 2024[10]. - Current assets rose to HKD 15,373,000, compared to HKD 14,700,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a slight improvement in liquidity[10]. - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 62,787,000, compared to HKD 62,629,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing stability in the company's debt levels[12]. - Total assets increased to HKD 89,454,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 84,692,000 as of March 31, 2024[58]. - Total liabilities rose to HKD 73,413,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 66,954,000 as of March 31, 2024[58]. - The company has a net current liability of approximately HKD 47,414,000 as of September 30, 2024, with cash and cash equivalents of only HKD 7,347,000[32]. - The company’s total equity as of September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 16.0 million, a decrease from approximately HKD 17.7 million as of March 31, 2024[175]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 257%, up from approximately 211% as of March 31, 2024[175]. Cash Flow and Financing - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 7,347,000 from HKD 6,972,000, reflecting improved cash management[10]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 9,633,000, compared to HKD 11,179,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 13.9%[23]. - The company entered into a loan agreement with a major non-controlling shareholder for an unsecured term loan of HKD 10,000,000 to improve working capital needs[34]. - The company entered into a loan agreement with Jinbang Group for an unsecured term loan of HKD 18,000,000 at an interest rate of 6%, maturing three years from the first drawdown[35]. - As of September 30, 2024, a total of HKD 59,712,000 was available and unused from financing[36]. - The company is actively seeking new funding sources to enhance its financial position and liquidity[34]. - The group has secured a total of HKD 10,000,000 in an unsecured term loan agreement with a major non-controlling shareholder, with an interest rate of 6% and a maturity of 18 months from the end of the availability period[193]. - An additional unsecured term loan of HKD 18,000,000 has been agreed upon with Goldbond Group Holdings Limited, also at an interest rate of 6%, maturing three years from the first drawdown[193]. Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue from leasing services was HKD 20,516,000, while debt collection and credit investigation services generated HKD 20,788,000, totaling HKD 41,304,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[44]. - Revenue from debt collection services decreased to HKD 10,321,000, down 36.4% from HKD 16,300,000 in the previous year[61]. - Revenue from credit investigation services increased to HKD 10,467,000, up 18.2% from HKD 8,852,000 year-on-year[61]. - Total revenue from customer contracts was HKD 27,791,000, a decline of 20.5% compared to HKD 35,029,000 in the previous year[61]. - Rental income was HKD 13,513,000, slightly down from HKD 14,001,000, representing a decrease of 3.5%[61]. Operational Strategies - The company is focusing on enhancing its service offerings and exploring new market opportunities to drive future growth[6]. - The board is committed to implementing strategic initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and financial performance moving forward[6]. - The company aims to strengthen the synergy of multiple platforms within its ecosystem to further develop its leasing business[156]. - The company is diversifying its business risks by issuing smaller loan amounts against more liquid leasing assets[156]. - The company is expanding its operational locations to mitigate geographical risks and provide sustainable income sources[156]. - The group is enhancing its ecosystem by providing value-added services such as due diligence, credit assessment, and debt recovery, which contribute to overall growth and operational synergies[199]. Cost Management - The company is implementing active cost-saving measures to improve operating cash flow and financial condition, ensuring sufficient working capital for at least the next twelve months[37]. - Personnel costs for the reporting period were approximately HKD 13.1 million, a decrease of about 2.7% compared to approximately HKD 13.4 million for the same period last year, primarily due to a reduction in the number of employees[165]. - Other operating expenses for the reporting period were approximately HKD 7.2 million, a decrease of about 13.4% from approximately HKD 8.4 million for the same period last year, mainly due to the implementation of active cost-saving measures[166]. - Financial costs for the reporting period were approximately HKD 1.1 million, a decrease of about 66.5% from approximately HKD 3.4 million for the same period last year, primarily due to a reduction in borrowing and financing activities[169]. Challenges and Outlook - The company faces challenges due to global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions affecting its leasing clients' financial conditions and cash flows[199]. - The board recognizes the importance of exploring synergies within its ecosystem to strengthen operations and achieve stable revenue growth[199]. - The company remains optimistic about its ability to achieve sustained growth and create value for shareholders as economic and geopolitical conditions improve[199].
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