Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the traditional business model of the timber supply chain generated revenue of HKD 56,442,000, compared to HKD 26,408,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a year-over-year increase of 114%[13] - The hardwood log trading volume was approximately 24,000 cubic meters, up from 11,000 cubic meters in the previous year, indicating a significant growth in operational capacity[13] - The group recorded a profit of HKD 868,000 for the period, a turnaround from a loss of HKD 659,000 in the same period last year[13] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group recorded a revenue decline of 60% in its lending business, amounting to HKD 2,452,000, compared to HKD 6,163,000 for the same period in 2023[42] - The group reported a net loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 8,853,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 3,348,000 for the same period in 2023[48] - The group experienced a total net loss of HKD 12,104,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of HKD 3,679,000 for the same period in 2023[48] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 8,853,000 for the period ended April 1, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 3,348,000 for the same period in 2023[95] - The company reported a net cash increase of HKD 22,009,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a decrease of HKD 7,268,000 in the same period of 2023[98] - The group’s total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 11,342, compared to HKD 5,197 in the previous year, indicating a higher overall loss[91] Equity and Assets - As of September 30, 2024, the total equity attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 266,931,000, an increase from HKD 241,054,000 as of March 31, 2024[31] - The company reported current assets of HKD 231,826,000 and cash and cash equivalents of HKD 98,392,000, an increase from HKD 76,064,000 as of March 31, 2024[54] - The current ratio improved significantly to approximately 33.0 as of September 30, 2024, compared to 5.4 on March 31, 2024, indicating a strong liquidity position[54] - The total assets for the reporting segments amounted to HKD 262,826, with segment liabilities totaling HKD 5,681[87] - The total assets for the timber supply chain segment amounted to HKD 117,837,000 as of September 30, 2024[116] - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 237,294,000, down from HKD 242,491,000 as of April 1, 2023[95] Financing and Investments - The group has secured discount bill financing of USD 40,000,000, EUR 5,000,000, and HKD 100,000,000, enhancing financial flexibility for timber supply chain operations[27] - The group has no bank borrowings as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 24,487,000 in borrowings as of March 31, 2024, indicating a shift towards a more conservative financial strategy[30] - The company successfully placed 1,822,980,000 new ordinary shares at a price of HKD 0.0193 per share, raising a total of HKD 18,229,800[50] - The company has approximately HKD 20.93 million of unutilized net proceeds from the placement, expected to be fully utilized by the end of the year[52] - The company incurred financing costs of HKD 1,566,000 during the reporting period, contributing to the overall loss before tax of HKD 3,277,000[136] Employee and Compensation - The total employee compensation decreased by 12.6% to HKD 7,428,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 8,499,000 in 2023, primarily due to a reduction in the number of employees in Europe[36] - The group had 64 employees as of September 30, 2024, down from 78 employees as of September 30, 2023[36] - Total remuneration for key management personnel for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,272,000, a decrease of 4.8% from HKD 1,336,000 in 2023[196] - Salaries and other short-term employee benefits amounted to HKD 1,167,000, down from HKD 1,217,000, reflecting a decline of 4.1% year-over-year[196] - Termination benefits for the period were HKD 105,000, compared to HKD 119,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of 11.6%[196] Impairment and Provisions - The group recognized a net impairment loss on receivables of HKD 244,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 365,000 for the same period in 2023[47] - The impairment provision balance increased by 3% to HKD 9,076,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 8,832,000 as of March 31, 2024[47] - The group confirmed a net impairment loss of HKD 4,430,000 on foreclosed assets as of September 30, 2024, which was not present in the previous year[42] - The impairment provision for trade receivables rose to HKD 9,396,000 from HKD 6,454,000, indicating a significant increase of approximately 45.1%[151] - The group recorded an impairment provision of HKD 7,005,000 for loans receivable, which was unchanged from the previous period[158] Operational Challenges - The geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict, continue to pose challenges to the operational environment in Europe, despite a mild recovery in the Chinese real estate sector[14] - The group plans to continue exploring growth and investment opportunities despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, aiming to create maximum value for shareholders[63] Other Financial Metrics - The group reported other income of HKD 2,551, a significant increase from HKD 281 in the previous year[90] - Administrative expenses decreased to HKD 12,603 from HKD 14,757, indicating cost management efforts[90] - The group’s financing costs decreased significantly to HKD 482 from HKD 1,566, suggesting improved financing conditions[90] - The group recognized a deferred tax expense of HKD (21,000) for the period, compared to HKD (45,000) in the previous year[143] - The aging analysis of trade payables shows that amounts overdue by 0 to 30 days dropped significantly from HKD 8,249,000 to HKD 485,000, a decrease of about 94.1%[160]
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