Financial Performance - The total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 76.1 million, an increase of about 89.3% compared to approximately HKD 40.2 million for the same period in 2023[20]. - Gross profit increased by 44.8% to approximately HKD 38.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 26.8 million for the same period in 2023[14]. - Profit for the period rose from approximately HKD 17.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to approximately HKD 25.0 million for the same period in 2024[14]. - Adjusted profit excluding significant non-recurring items increased from approximately HKD 21.5 million to approximately HKD 24.5 million for the same periods[14]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were both approximately HKD 0.59, compared to HKD 0.62 and HKD 0.60 for the same period in 2023[14]. - Other income net amounted to approximately HKD 19.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to about HKD 14.1 million for the same period in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 36.4%[26]. - The EBITDA increased from approximately HKD 22.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to about HKD 32.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, representing a growth of approximately 42.0%[33]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 27,735,000 for the period, compared to HKD 16,724,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of approximately 65.8%[144]. Revenue Sources - Revenue from energy-saving product trading was HKD 54.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 16.9 million for the same period in 2023[18]. - The revenue from the Malaysia project increased from approximately HKD 13.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to about HKD 20.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 51.9%[21]. - Revenue from energy product trading in Japan significantly increased to HKD 26,209,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 8,726,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 200.5%[167]. - The company’s rental service revenue was HKD 21,784,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 15,186,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a growth of 43.5%[170]. Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses increased to approximately HKD 24.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from about HKD 17.3 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 40.0%[29]. - Sales and distribution expenses rose to approximately HKD 3.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to about HKD 2.5 million for the same period in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 32.0%[27]. - The financing costs rose from approximately HKD 1.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to about HKD 4.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of approximately 133.3%[32]. - The company recognized a cost of goods sold of HKD 34,695,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, significantly higher than HKD 10,701,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a substantial increase in inventory costs[174]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 521.4 million, up from HKD 468.4 million as of March 31, 2024[11]. - Total liabilities increased slightly to HKD 155.3 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 154.3 million as of March 31, 2024[11]. - Current assets as of September 30, 2024, reached approximately HKD 313.2 million, a 10.0% increase from approximately HKD 284.6 million as of March 31, 2024[40]. - Current liabilities as of September 30, 2024, included borrowings of approximately HKD 25.5 million, up from approximately HKD 17.4 million as of March 31, 2024[41]. - The net asset value as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 366,040,000, up from HKD 314,110,000, indicating an increase of approximately 16.6%[143]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the total issued shares of the company amounted to 3,444,111,548 shares[96]. - Huang Wenhui holds a controlling interest in the company with 1,832,805,360 shares, representing approximately 53.216% of the issued share capital[91]. - The company has a significant shareholder, Fu Jia Development Limited, owning 1,820,785,360 shares, which is about 52.867% of the issued share capital[101]. - Asia JIT Capital Investment L.L.C. holds 354,545,454 shares, accounting for approximately 10.294% of the issued share capital[101]. Strategic Initiatives - A strategic partnership has been established with Primech Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Primech AI to enhance service offerings in Singapore[82]. - The company is preparing for a potential secondary listing on the Malaysian stock exchange to enhance its market presence and attract local investors[77]. - The company has initiated a collaboration in the Middle East to provide energy management solutions, starting with around 700 buildings in Abu Dhabi[82]. - The "Light in the Dark" project in Malaysia aims to install 6 million LED lights across approximately 8,000 apartments, with a target of 1 million installations by March 2025[81]. Debt and Financing - The company has issued convertible bonds totaling $15,000,000, with $10,000,000 completed as of September 29, 2023, raising approximately HKD 78,000,000[68]. - The funds from the convertible bonds are allocated for energy-saving capital expenditures (HKD 59.6 million) and general working capital (HKD 14.9 million), totaling HKD 74.5 million, all of which have been utilized[69]. - The company plans to settle 5% of the outstanding principal amount of the debt restructuring plan on the effective date, with subsequent payments scheduled for July 3, 2024, and July 3, 2025[194]. - The company issued approximately 730,061,000 shares to settle claims under the debt restructuring plan, with a total claim amount of approximately HKD 104,398,000 as of March 31, 2024[195]. Compliance and Governance - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance codes, with a commitment to high standards of governance[124]. - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, was established to ensure financial reporting integrity[129]. - The company has adopted a securities trading code that aligns with the standards set out in the listing rules, ensuring compliance by all directors and relevant employees[128].
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