Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a revenue of HKD 46,130,000, an increase from HKD 44,605,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of approximately 3.4%[15] - The company incurred a loss of HKD 67,741,000 for the period, a significant improvement compared to a loss of HKD 186,896,000 in the prior year, indicating a reduction in losses by about 63.8%[15] - The gross profit margin for the period was approximately 65.4%, compared to 47.5% in the previous year, reflecting improved cost management and operational efficiency[15] - The company reported an operating loss of HKD 65,566,000, a decrease from an operating loss of HKD 114,792,000 in the same period last year, showing a 42.9% improvement[15] - The basic loss per share from continuing operations was HKD 0.929, compared to HKD 2.562 in the previous year, indicating a significant reduction in per-share losses[15] - The company recognized a net other income of HKD 15,924,000, which contributed positively to the overall financial performance for the period[15] - Total comprehensive expenses for the period were HKD 63,126,000, significantly reduced from HKD 243,055,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of 74.0%[18] - The total pre-tax loss for the group was HKD 81,216,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease from a loss of HKD 128,653,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating an improvement of 36.8%[69] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company's cash and cash equivalents stood at HKD 109,865,000, which is insufficient to cover short-term borrowings of HKD 237,111,000 due within twelve months, raising concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern[11] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD (228,718,000), compared to a net inflow of HKD 14,324,000 for the same period in 2023[36] - The company generated net cash inflow from investment activities of HKD 339,038,000, a significant increase from HKD 41,541,000 in the previous year[36] - The company plans to recover receivables of approximately HKD 192,480,000 to improve future operating cash flow[46] - The company is actively negotiating with lenders for the renewal of bank and other borrowings due within twelve months[46] - A major shareholder has agreed to provide financial support to the company for the next twelve months to ensure it can meet its liabilities as they fall due[46] - The company’s cash flow forecast indicates it will be able to fund its operations and meet its financial obligations over the next twelve months[47] - The group recorded a significant decrease in management fees paid to a related company, amounting to HKD 281,000 compared to HKD 526,000 in the previous year[160] Assets and Liabilities - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 109,865,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 24,918,000 at the end of March 2024, showing a substantial growth of 340.5%[23] - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 1,101,085,000 from HKD 1,087,140,000, reflecting a decline of 1.3%[23] - The total assets amounted to HKD 1,446,913,000, down from HKD 1,564,676,000, which is a decrease of 7.5%[23] - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 1,076,561,000 from HKD 1,139,676,000, a decline of 5.5%[23] - The net current assets were HKD 34,618,000, down from HKD 141,254,000, representing a decrease of 75.5%[23] - The company’s total liabilities decreased to HKD 341,262,000 from HKD 395,899,000, a reduction of 13.8%[23] - The group had bank borrowings of HKD 237,111,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 247,166,000 as of March 31, 2024[151] - The group has no significant contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2024[196] Operational Strategies and Future Outlook - The company is focusing on improving its operational strategies and exploring potential market expansions to enhance revenue streams in the future[11] - The company plans to continue focusing on cost reduction and operational efficiency to improve future performance[18] - The group has capital commitments of HKD 12,556,000 for investments in joint ventures as of September 30, 2024[162] - The group has not engaged in any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the six months ended September 30, 2024[195] Revenue Breakdown - The total revenue for the agricultural business was HKD 30,829,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 30,151,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of 2.2%[69] - The property investment business generated revenue of HKD 15,301,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 14,454,000 in the previous year, representing a growth of 5.9%[69] - Agricultural business revenue increased by 2.2% to approximately HKD 30,829,000, accounting for 66.8% of total group revenue[173] - Crop sales generated revenue of approximately HKD 29,522,000, while cattle sales contributed HKD 1,307,000[173] - Rental income from property investment increased by 5.9% to approximately HKD 15,301,000, representing 33.2% of total group revenue[176] Tax and Financial Costs - Tax expenses for the period were HKD 15,854,000, down from HKD 29,186,000 in the previous year, showing a reduction of 45.5%[102] - The company’s financial costs increased to HKD 14,481,000 from HKD 13,861,000, reflecting a rise of 4.5%[99] - The group recorded a tax credit of HKD 29,329,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a tax credit of HKD 2,621,000 in the previous year[115] Shareholder Information - The group’s issued and fully paid ordinary shares remained at 7,294,369,363 shares as of September 30, 2024[136] - The weighted average number of ordinary shares used for calculating basic and diluted loss per share was 7,294,369,363 for both periods[118] - The company did not declare any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023[123]
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