Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$ 123.5 million, a decrease of 43.0% compared to HK$ 216.9 million in the same period of 2023[13]. - Gross profit increased by 53.8% to HK$ 19.6 million, up from HK$ 12.7 million year-on-year[14]. - Profit before income tax expense was HK$ 4.8 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of HK$ 4.9 million in the previous year, representing a 198.4% improvement[15]. - Profit attributable to the owners of the Company for the period was HK$ 4.2 million, compared to a loss of HK$ 4.9 million in the same period last year, marking a 184.5% increase[18]. - The Group's profit attributable to owners for the six months ended September 30, 2024 was approximately HK$ 4.2 million, an increase of approximately HK$ 9.1 million or approximately 184.5% compared to a loss of approximately HK$ 4.9 million in the previous year[95]. - The total comprehensive income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$ 4,462,000, compared to a total comprehensive loss of HK$ 5,505,000 for the same period in 2023[147]. Revenue Breakdown - The Group's revenue from contracting for the six months ended September 30, 2024 was approximately HK$ 112.5 million, representing a decrease of approximately HK$ 100.9 million or approximately 47.2% compared to the same period last year[74]. - Revenue and other gains/(losses) totaled approximately HK$ 123.5 million, down from HK$ 216.9 million in the same period last year[50]. - The revenue from fitting-out projects was approximately HK$ 87.5 million, accounting for 77.8% of total revenue, while A&A projects contributed approximately HK$ 24.9 million or 22.2%[73]. - Building Solutions segment generated revenue of HK$ 5,659, compared to HK$ 2,193 in the prior year, indicating an increase of approximately 158%[186][188]. - Property Investments segment revenue was HK$ 4,034, up from HK$ 3,481, representing an increase of approximately 16%[186][188]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HK$ 350.8 million, reflecting a decrease of 16.7% from HK$ 420.9 million as of March 31, 2024[22]. - Current assets totaled HK$ 219,743,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HK$ 294,038,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a decrease of about 25.2%[146]. - The Group's bank borrowings as of 30 September 2024 were approximately HK$ 74.4 million, a decrease from HK$ 78.0 million as of 31 March 2024[95]. - The gearing ratio of the Group was approximately 47.3% as of September 30, 2024, a decrease from 50.6% as of March 31, 2024[106]. - As of September 30, 2024, pledged deposits amounted to approximately HK$ 8.2 million, down from HK$ 13.4 million as of March 31, 2024[135]. Segment Performance - The contracting segment recorded a profit of approximately HK$ 0.1 million, with the Group completing 7 projects and being awarded 6 projects during the period[56]. - BSL segment profit increased significantly, registering approximately HK$ 1.1 million, with sales revenue growing by 158% year on year[56]. - The strategic investments division reported a segment profit of approximately HK$ 1.8 million, driven by an unrealized fair value gain from a large Real Estate Investment Trust investment[59]. - The property investment division also registered a segment profit of approximately HK$ 1.1 million, with Adelaide Chambers achieving full occupancy[59]. - Total segment profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$ 4,147, compared to a loss of HK$ 3,850 in the same period of 2023[186][188]. Cash Flow and Expenses - Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, resulted in a net cash inflow of HK$ 35,598,000, compared to a net outflow of HK$ 11,723,000 for the same period in 2023[153]. - The total staff costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were approximately HK$ 30.5 million, compared to approximately HK$ 33.9 million for the same period in 2023[111]. - Administrative and other operating expenses decreased by approximately HK$ 2.8 million or approximately 17.4%, totaling approximately HK$ 13.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024[95]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HK$ 32,407,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a decrease of HK$ 21,290,000 in 2023[154]. Strategic Focus - The Group is focusing on strategic investments in property development and building management technology to expand its market reach[45]. - The management emphasizes strong cost control as a key component to deliver positive full-year results[61]. - The Group is analyzing an optimum strategy for its assets in Japan, with plans for larger scale development to enhance return on investment[59]. - The Group continues to focus on strategic investments and property investments, particularly in air quality and energy efficiency[164]. Compliance and Governance - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34, ensuring compliance with applicable disclosure requirements[165]. - The company has adopted new and amended HKFRSs effective from April 1, 2024, with no material impact on the financial statements[175].
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