Revenue and Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Group generated revenue of approximately HK$138.1 million from 10 projects, compared to HK$141.3 million from 9 projects in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decrease of about 2.3%[5][6] - The top five projects contributed approximately HK$136.2 million in revenue, an increase from approximately HK$125.7 million in 2023, representing a growth of about 8.0%[5][6] - Revenue for the first half of 2024/2025 was HK$138.1 million, a decrease of 6.8% compared to HK$141.3 million in the first half of 2023/2024[102] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was $1,450,000, compared to $530,000 for the same period in 2023[35] - The Group recorded a contract revenue decrease of approximately HK$3.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[106] - The Group's loss and total comprehensive income for the period was HK$17.2 million, compared to a loss of HK$32.4 million in the previous year[135] - The loss for the period decreased by HK$15.2 million or 46.9% to HK$17.2 million, compared to a loss of HK$32.4 million in the prior year[117] - Loss from operations narrowed to HK$17.2 million compared to HK$32.2 million in the prior year, indicating a significant improvement in operational efficiency[135] - Basic and diluted loss per share improved to HK$2.08 from HK$3.90 year-on-year[135] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, the company's non-current assets totaled $10,242,252, a decrease from $33,241,274 as of March 31, 2024[25] - Current assets amounted to $244,080,000, down from $261,306,000 as of March 31, 2024[25] - As of September 30, 2024, trade debtors amounted to HK$82,591,000, an increase from HK$50,348,000 as of March 31, 2024[68] - The ageing analysis of trade creditors shows total liabilities of HK$122,417,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HK$113,892,000 as of March 31, 2024[63] - Cash and cash equivalents reported at HK$16,531,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HK$34,711,000 as of March 31, 2024[60] - The company reported a decrease in restricted bank deposits of $1,747,000 during the period[51] - The capital element of leases rentals paid was $65,000, compared to $2,696,000 in the previous year[51] - The company reported a decrease in retained profits to HKD 196,531,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 213,779,000[167] - Total equity decreased to HKD 244,332,000 as of 30 September 2024, down from HKD 261,580,000 as of 31 March 2024, representing a decline of approximately 6.6%[165] Operational Insights - The Group expects a rebound in the foundation industry in the coming years due to the Hong Kong government's commitment to increasing land supply and infrastructure investments[9] - The Group plans to expand its capacity and reinforce its foundation design and project management skills to capture more business opportunities[9] - The management anticipates continued improvement in operational efficiency and project execution in the upcoming periods[120] - The Group's financial resources and liquidity position remain stable, supported by existing contracts and ongoing projects[118] - The Group's performance bonds are expected to be released in accordance with the terms of the respective construction contracts[88] Staffing and Management - The company incurred staff costs of $17,040,000, an increase from $16,039,000 in the previous year[37] - Key management personnel remuneration for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$3.351 million, an increase from HK$3.141 million in the same period of 2023[93] - As of 30 September 2024, the Group had 49 full-time employees, an increase from 48 as of 31 March 2024[146] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code, except for a deviation from provision C.2.1[159] - The interim financial report for the six months ended 30 September 2024 is unaudited but has been reviewed by KPMG, with an unmodified review report included[168] - The company confirmed compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors during the reporting period[161] Future Outlook - The Group anticipates a recovery in the construction industry in Hong Kong over the coming years due to government policies on land supply and infrastructure investment[147] - The Board is confident in the Group's ability to expand operational scale and profitability, supported by its strong reputation and financial position[147] - The Group plans to enhance its foundation design capabilities and project management skills to provide high-quality flexible solutions to clients[147] - The company is focused on enhancing its market presence and exploring potential strategic partnerships for future growth[120]
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