Revenue and Profitability - Revenue from continuing operations for the period was approximately HK$195.7 million, an increase from approximately HK$123.5 million for the same period in 2023[10]. - Loss attributable to the owners of the company for the period amounted to approximately HK$3.4 million, down from approximately HK$9.2 million for the same period in 2023[10]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was approximately HK cents 0.06, compared to approximately HK cents 0.17 for the same period in 2023[10]. - Revenue from foundation and building construction works and ancillary services was approximately HK$157.0 million, representing an increase of approximately 74.6% compared to approximately HK$89.9 million for the corresponding period in 2023[15]. - Gross profit for the construction segment was approximately HK$13.7 million, an increase of approximately HK$3.3 million from approximately HK$10.4 million for the same period in 2023[16]. - Gross profit margin for the construction segment was approximately 8.7%, a decrease of 2.9 percentage points from approximately 11.6% for the same period in 2023[16]. - Gross profit from continuing operations amounted to approximately HK$42.2 million, an increase of approximately 23.8% compared to approximately HK$34.1 million for the same period in 2023[49]. - The gross profit margin from continuing operations decreased by 6.0 percentage points to approximately 21.6% due to increased revenues from foundation projects with lower margins[49]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HK$3,615,000, significantly reduced from HK$9,673,000 in the same period last year, indicating a positive trend[130]. - The loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company was HK$3,396,000, compared to a loss of HK$9,188,000 in the same period last year, representing a 63.0% improvement[132]. Digital Assets and Trading - Major sources of revenue included digital assets related businesses and technical services in addition to construction works[10]. - Revenue from proprietary trading in digital assets was approximately HK$35.9 million, representing an increase of approximately 16.6% compared to approximately HK$30.8 million for the corresponding period in 2023[29]. - The gross profit from digital assets related businesses amounted to approximately HK$28.4 million, an increase of approximately HK$5.4 million compared to approximately HK$23.0 million for the corresponding period in 2023[38]. - The gross profit margin for digital assets related businesses was approximately 75.2%, an increase of 2.7 percentage points from approximately 72.5% for the corresponding period in 2023[38]. - The market value of the Group's digital assets as of September 30, 2024, was approximately HK$420.1 million, a decrease from approximately HK$1,123.1 million as of March 31, 2024[29]. - Digital assets decreased significantly to HK$420,111,000 from HK$1,123,081,000, reflecting a 62.6% decline[136]. Project and Operational Updates - The group was not awarded any new projects during the period[17]. - As of September 30, 2024, the Group had 5 ongoing projects with a total contract value of approximately HK$640.2 million[21]. - During the period, the Group completed 3 projects with a total contract value of approximately HK$210.8 million[23]. - The increase in revenue was primarily due to the commencement of certain projects with higher contract values during the period[15]. - The Group's revenue from foundation and building construction works was approximately HK$157.0 million, a 74.6% increase compared to the same period last year[85]. Financial Position and Assets - Total assets as of 30 September 2024 amounted to approximately HK$685.1 million, a decrease from approximately HK$1,333.3 million as of 31 March 2024[68]. - The Group's debt ratio was approximately 76.1% as of 30 September 2024, down from approximately 87.4% as of 31 March 2024[68]. - The total assets of the Group's custody clients were approximately HK$71.8 million, an increase of approximately 13.6% compared to approximately HK$63.2 million as of March 31, 2024[35]. - The equity attributable to the owners of the Company was HK$162,212,000, slightly down from HK$165,685,000, a decrease of 2.8%[136]. Cash Flow and Expenses - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, net cash generated from operating activities was HK$92,491,000, a significant increase from HK$10,012,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 820%[149]. - Net cash used in investing activities decreased to HK$946,000 from HK$9,722,000 year-on-year, indicating a reduction in investment outflows[149]. - Net cash used in financing activities increased to HK$11,129,000 compared to HK$6,764,000 in the previous year, reflecting higher financing costs[149]. - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the period was HK$80,416,000, contrasting with a decrease of HK$6,474,000 in the same period last year[149]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at HK$142,057,000, up from HK$83,456,000 in the previous year, marking a year-on-year increase of 70%[149]. Governance and Compliance - The Company did not declare any interim dividend during the period, consistent with the previous year[115]. - The Audit Committee reviewed the interim financial results, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and adequate disclosures[121]. - The Company has maintained compliance with the Corporate Governance Code, with a commitment to high standards of governance practices[115]. - The roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are held by the same individual, Mr. Ren Yunan, which the Board believes provides strong leadership[115]. - The Company continues to focus on improving its financial reporting and internal control procedures through the established Audit Committee[120]. Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The company believes that digital assets will drive future development, with on-chain data being fundamental to this growth[88]. - The group will continue to focus on innovation-driven business development and customer-oriented strategies to contribute to the blockchain technology's widespread application and the development of the Web3 industry[88]. - The group did not have any significant investments or material acquisitions or disposals as of September 30, 2024[94]. - There are no future plans for material investments or capital assets as of September 30, 2024[94].
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