Financial Performance - The company recorded a loss attributable to owners of HKD 22.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 7.8 million for the same period in 2023[9]. - Total revenue for the group was approximately HKD 11.4 million, a decrease of 34.5% from HKD 17.4 million in 2023[11]. - The group reported a gross loss of HKD 0.4 million, compared to a gross profit of HKD 5 million in the previous year[11]. - The group reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 22.77 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 7.75 million for the same period in 2023[36]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 8,784,158 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 7,750,852 in the previous period, indicating a worsening of approximately 13.3%[42]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 23,150,587 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 8,807,091 for the same period in 2023[62]. - The group experienced a gross loss of HKD 417,926 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a gross profit of HKD 5.05 million for the same period in 2023[36]. - The company reported a significant increase in cash inflow from investing activities, totaling HKD 3,839,722 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 11,857,924 in the previous year[44]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the hotel segment was approximately HKD 8.2 million, down from HKD 12.2 million in 2023, with room revenue decreasing by 36.0% to HKD 5.5 million[11]. - The revenue from property management services in mainland China was HKD 1,853,035, compared to HKD 3,495,583 in the prior year, indicating a decline of approximately 47.0%[54][56]. - Hotel room revenue for the Hong Kong operations was HKD 5,459,986, down from HKD 8,579,574 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of about 36.5%[54][56]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, the group's total assets amounted to approximately HKD 301.39 million, a decrease from HKD 315.50 million as of March 31, 2024[38]. - The group's cash and cash equivalents were HKD 13.04 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 22.18 million as of March 31, 2024[38]. - The company’s total assets less current liabilities stood at HKD 317,054,246 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 339,746,701 as of March 31, 2024, representing a decrease of approximately 6.7%[40]. - The company’s equity as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 315,453,398, a decrease from HKD 337,512,810 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decline of about 6.5%[42]. - The group’s total liabilities included lease liabilities classified as current or non-current, reflecting the impact of the new accounting standards adopted during the period[51]. Cash Flow and Operating Activities - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 484,308, a significant recovery from a cash outflow of HKD 5,407,146 in the same period last year[44]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased by HKD 2,313,050 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to an increase of HKD 2,921,691 in the same period last year[44]. Legal and Development Activities - The company has initiated legal proceedings against subtenants for overdue rental payments amounting to HKD 3.2 million[18]. - The company plans to develop a site in Kwai Chung with a total site area of approximately 48,313 square meters, proposing a total of 5,973 residential units[20]. - The development plan will be implemented in four phases, with the first phase application for new land lease to be submitted to the Lands Department of Hong Kong[20]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the total shares held by key executives and directors amounted to 204,466,471, representing approximately 27.171% of the issued shares[94]. - Key executive Qiu Dawei holds 99,975,471 personal shares and 82,598,000 company shares, totaling 204,466,471 shares[94]. - As of September 30, 2024, major shareholders include Mr. Kiu Tak Kan (deceased) with 113,726,476 shares (15.113%), Achiemax Limited with 72,182,400 shares (9.592%), and Energy Overseas Ltd with 80,218,000 shares (10.66%)[117]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all corporate governance code provisions, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[125]. - The board believes that combining the roles of Chairman and CEO enhances strong and consistent leadership[130]. - The Audit Committee consists of all independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the accounting principles and financial reporting matters[135]. - The company will seek to appoint new independent non-executive directors to fill vacancies on the board and committees within three months[134].
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