Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$73,638,000, a decrease of 52.8% compared to HK$156,099,000 in the same period of 2023[8] - Gross profit for the same period was HK$67,928,000, down from HK$76,309,000, reflecting a gross margin decline[8] - Profit for the period from continuing operations was HK$36,664,000, an increase of 10.8% from HK$33,261,000 in the previous year[8] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$63,763,000, compared to a loss of HK$38,850,000 in the same period last year[10] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a profit of HK$20,881,000, an increase from HK$18,424,000 in the previous period[32][33] - Total profit before income tax for the period from continuing operations was HK$47,941,000, up from HK$44,128,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of about 6.4%[66] - Profit for the period attributable to the owners of the Company for continuing operations was HK$20,881,000, compared to HK$18,676,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 11.8%[99] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HK$360,801,000 from HK$590,722,000, indicating a reduction of 38.9%[12] - Net cash generated from operating activities was HK$77,488, a decrease of 51.2% from HK$158,761 in the previous year[47] - Net cash used in investing activities was HK$516,047, a substantial increase compared to HK$1,590 in the same period last year[47] - Net cash used in financing activities amounted to HK$145,896, contrasting with a cash generation of HK$132,635 in the prior year[47] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$6,401, a significant decrease from HK$363,710 at the end of the previous period[47] - The Group's total liabilities decreased from HK$811 million as of March 31, 2024 to approximately HK$780 million as of September 30, 2024[164] - The Group's total bank deposits and cash in hand were approximately HK$361 million as of 30 September 2024, down from HK$591 million as of 31 March 2024[142] Assets and Liabilities - The company reported a net current asset value of HK$326,236,000, down from HK$441,625,000 as of March 31, 2024[12] - Total equity as of September 30, 2024, reached HK$1,417,826,000, up from HK$1,354,063,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 4.7%[33] - The company's net assets increased to HK$1,417,826,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HK$1,354,063,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a rise of about 4.7%[33] - Reportable segment assets decreased from HK$2,118,778,000 as of March 31, 2024, to HK$1,955,326,000 as of September 30, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 7.7%[68] - Consolidated total assets increased from HK$2,164,668,000 as of March 31, 2024, to HK$2,197,746,000 as of September 30, 2024, reflecting a growth of about 1.5%[68] Expenses - Selling and distribution expenses increased to HK$10,052,000 from HK$9,488,000, reflecting a rise of 5.9%[8] - Administrative expenses decreased to HK$15,180,000 from HK$18,807,000, showing a reduction of 19.4%[8] - Interest expense on bank and other borrowings decreased from HK$4,526,000 in 2023 to HK$3,481,000 in 2024, a reduction of about 23.1%[81] - Income tax expenses increased from HK$10,867,000 in 2023 to HK$11,277,000 in 2024, representing an increase of approximately 3.8%[81] Shareholder Information - The total number of issued ordinary shares is 1,080,562,890 as of September 30, 2024[171] - The weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share increased to 1,080,563,000 from 783,514,000, reflecting a significant increase in share issuance[99] - The Company did not recommend any payment of interim dividends during the period, consistent with the previous year[105] - The Board did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2023, which is Nil[165] Strategic Developments - The Group's principal activities include leasing oil and liquefied chemical terminals, along with storage and logistics facilities[19] - The Group's management discussion and analysis section provides insights into financial performance and strategic direction[22] - The Group acquired a 28% effective interest in a PRC company for a total consideration of RMB200,000,000, with RMB120,000,000 paid in cash and RMB80,000,000 through promissory notes[127] - The acquisition is part of the Company's strategy to balance risk and seize business opportunities in line with the PRC's promotion of "new quality productive forces"[146] - The investment in the Opco Group is expected to enhance the Company's market position in the fintech sector in China[146] Legal and Compliance - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34, requiring management to make judgments and estimates affecting reported amounts[19] - The Group's financial position and performance are subject to changes in accounting policies due to amendments in Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards[19] - The Group's interim financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars (HK$), with all values rounded to the nearest thousand (HK$'000)[50] Management and Governance - The remuneration of key management personnel increased to HK$2,107,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2024, up from HK$1,875,000 in the previous year[160] - The Audit Committee comprises three independent non-executive Directors and is chaired by Mr. Tang Qingbin, responsible for reviewing the Group's accounting principles and financial reporting matters[199] - The remuneration committee currently comprises three independent non-executive directors and one executive director, responsible for reviewing and evaluating remuneration packages[180]
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