Revenue and Financial Performance - Total revenue for the period was approximately HK$109 million, compared to HK$113 million in 2023, reflecting a decrease of about 3.54%[11]. - Sales of construction machinery and spare parts were approximately HK$11 million, consistent with the previous year's sales[10]. - Rental income from construction machinery was approximately HK$65 million, down from HK$68 million in 2023, a decrease of about 4.41%[10]. - Co-Lead Holdings Limited reported revenue of approximately HK$22 million and total comprehensive expense of approximately HK$557 million for the period ended June 30, 2024[43]. - Wealthink Group reported revenue of approximately HK$522 million and total comprehensive expense of approximately HK$98 million for the year ended 31 March 2024[4]. - Asia Energy Group achieved revenue of approximately HK$23 million and a comprehensive loss of approximately HK$22 million for the period ended 30 June 2024[5]. - Virtual Mind Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$30 million and a comprehensive loss of approximately HK$30 million for the period ended 30 June 2024[3]. - Future Data Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$217 million and total comprehensive loss of approximately HK$13 million for the period ended 30 June 2024[82]. - CITIC Securities Group generated total revenue of approximately RMB 37,660 million and total comprehensive income of approximately RMB 11,270 million for the period ended 30 June 2024[6]. Expenses and Losses - The Group incurred a loss of approximately HK$195 million for the period, an improvement from a loss of approximately HK$250 million in 2023[192]. - The total comprehensive expense for Oshidori International Holdings Limited was approximately HK$557 million for the period ended June 30, 2024[43]. - Other losses, net, during the period were approximately HK$11 million, compared to HK$3 million in 2023[55]. - The share of losses from associates was approximately HK$69 million during the period[59]. - The Group's administrative expenses decreased to approximately HK$50 million from HK$60 million in 2023, attributed to effective cost-saving measures[56]. - The Group recognized a provision for impairment loss on financial assets of approximately HK$9 million, an increase from HK$1 million in 2023, mainly due to the aging of corporate note receivables[57]. Financial Position and Borrowings - As of September 30, 2024, the Group's current assets and current liabilities were approximately HK$882 million and HK$2,090 million, respectively, compared to HK$1,265 million and HK$2,214 million as of March 31, 2024[47]. - The Group recorded total borrowings of HK$2,462 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HK$2,719 million as of March 31, 2024[48]. - The gearing ratio as of September 30, 2024, was 57%, slightly up from 56% as of March 31, 2024[48]. - The Group's net debts amounted to HK$2,151 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HK$2,354 million as of March 31, 2024[48]. - The Group's total borrowings amounted to approximately HK$1,416 million, with HK$986 million at fixed interest rates and HK$430 million at floating interest rates[69]. Credit Risk and Impairment - The company adopted HKFRS 9 for assessing expected credit losses, considering factors such as default probability and collateral value[4]. - The company will regularly monitor the effectiveness of criteria used to identify significant increases in credit risk[4]. - The company has taken into account forward-looking market data, such as GDP, in its impairment assessments[4]. - The expected credit loss (ECL) rate for loans receivable ranged from 6% to 100%, compared to 34% to 100% as of March 31, 2024[187][189]. - The Group recognized an expected credit loss provision of approximately HK$9 million for financial assets, an increase from approximately HK$1 million in the previous year[91]. Investment and Development Activities - The Group is involved in property development projects in Cambodia and Malaysia, with a special economic zone project in Cambodia covering an area of 17,252,519 square meters, currently in the preliminary stage[160]. - The ongoing property development project in Cambodia covers an area of 17,252,519 square meters, with the project still in its preliminary stages[162]. - The Group's investment portfolio includes various securities such as listed equity securities and non-listed equity securities[100]. - The Group held approximately 12.3 million shares of Future Data as at 30 September 2024[83]. - The Group's construction machinery is procured mainly from manufacturers in Western Europe, Japan, and China[131]. Financial Services and Lending - The Group's principal activities include securities investment, provision of financial services, asset management, and property leasing[130]. - The financial services business recorded revenue of approximately HK$6 million for the period, up from approximately HK$2 million in 2023, primarily due to increased transaction value and volume in margin financing[166][169]. - The Group's money lending business was funded by its internal resources[122]. - The Group's loan portfolio included 12 borrowers, comprising 10 individuals and 2 enterprises, providing mortgage financing services[170]. - A total of 11 loans, amounting to approximately HK$37 million, were secured with personal guarantees and/or collateral, with interest rates ranging from 8% to 16%[141]. - The carrying amount of outstanding loans receivable from the five largest borrowers was HK$35 million, representing 95% of the total loans receivable, with the largest borrower accounting for HK$20 million or 54%[139]. - The Group's liquidity position is maintained through ongoing credit assessments and evaluations of customers' financial status[75]. Risk Management - The risk management department reviews the risk level of each loan daily and reports recommendations to senior management, including the CEO and Financial Controller[180][182]. - The company has adopted a credit risk policy to manage its money lending business, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and conducting thorough credit assessments on potential borrowers[172][175]. - The company has complied with all relevant laws and regulations regarding its money lending business, with no objections or investigations reported during the period[184]. Market Conditions and Strategy - The company focuses on existing business operations while navigating challenges posed by global economic conditions, including high inflation and geopolitical tensions[163]. - The Group continues to pursue a long-term business strategy of diversifying into financial services, property leasing, and construction machinery[130].
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