Revenue and Economic Outlook - The Group's revenue primarily derived from foundation works in non-residential developments during the reporting period [7]. - The Hong Kong government plans to supply a total of 189,000 public housing units from 2025-26 to 2029-30, indicating significant opportunities in the construction industry [8]. - Major transport infrastructure projects, including Hung Shui Kiu Station and the Northern Link Main Line, are expected to commence construction in 2024 and 2025, respectively [8]. - The statutory environmental impact assessment for the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands project will begin at the end of 2024, further enhancing construction opportunities [8]. - The local economy of Hong Kong is anticipated to improve, allowing the Group to leverage its solid track record in the foundation industry [9]. - The Group's revenue from continuing operations increased by approximately HK$33.6 million or 12.7% to approximately HK$298.9 million for the Reporting Period, compared to approximately HK$265.3 million for the six months ended 30 September 2023 [31]. - Revenue from contracts with customers for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was HK$298,860,000, an increase of 12.7% compared to HK$265,294,000 for the same period in 2023 [141]. Financial Performance - The cost of sales increased from approximately HK$249.5 million to approximately HK$285.4 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$35.9 million or 14.4% [27]. - The overall gross profit decreased from approximately HK$15.8 million to approximately HK$13.5 million, a decrease of approximately 14.6% [34]. - The overall gross profit margin declined from 5.9% to 4.5% due to severe shortages of construction professionals and increased labor costs [34]. - The Group recorded a loss of approximately HK$4.8 million for the Reporting Period, compared to a profit of approximately HK$9.6 million for the six months ended 30 September 2023 [65]. - Other income and gains decreased by approximately HK$1.2 million from approximately HK$1.3 million for the six months ended 30 September 2023 to approximately HK$0.1 million for the Reporting Period [61]. - Finance costs increased from approximately HK$428,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023 to approximately HK$801,000 for the Reporting Period, representing an increase of approximately 100% [64]. - The Group's income tax expense decreased from approximately HK$1,692,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023 to approximately HK$1,317,000 for the Reporting Period [58]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the Company of HK$4,824,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2024, compared to a profit of HK$9,640,000 for the same period in 2023 [83]. - Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations was HK$0.40 for the six months ended 30 September 2024, compared to earnings per share of HK$0.96 for the same period in 2023 [83]. Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets decreased to HK$36,271,000 as of 30 September 2024, down from HK$52,025,000 as of 31 March 2024 [84]. - Total current assets increased to HK$359,805,000 as of 30 September 2024, compared to HK$329,147,000 as of 31 March 2024 [84]. - The company reported net current assets of HK$266,920,000 as of 30 September 2024, an increase from HK$222,186,000 as of 31 March 2024 [84]. - Non-current liabilities totaled HK$5,937,000 as of 30 September 2024, a decrease from HK$7,830,000 as of 31 March 2024 [85]. - The company had total equity of HK$297,254,000 as of 30 September 2024, up from HK$266,381,000 as of 31 March 2024 [85]. Operational Insights - The Group's business performance is expected to vary amid uncertainties in different economic segments [22]. - The Group's performance obligations related to construction services are expected to be satisfied within approximately three years, with other amounts expected to be recognized as revenue within one year [102]. - The Group's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$18,199,000, down from HK$27,344,000 at the end of the previous period [113]. - The Group's total cash flows from financing activities amounted to HK$20,923,000, a significant increase from HK$12,933,000 in the previous period [113]. - The Group's depreciation of property, plant, and equipment was HK$6,009,000, down from HK$7,208,000 in the previous period [112]. Director Remuneration and Corporate Governance - The remuneration of the Directors is determined based on the Group's operating results and individual performance [48]. - The company’s executive directors received total emoluments of HK$378,000, HK$288,000, HK$210,000, and HK$90,000 respectively for the six months ended 30 September 2023 [177]. - The company did not pay any emoluments to directors as an inducement to join or as compensation for loss of office during the six months ended 30 September 2024 [180]. - There were no arrangements for directors to waive any remuneration during the six months ended 30 September 2024 [180]. - The company appointed two new independent non-executive directors on 25 July 2024 [180]. Discontinued Operations - The company completed the disposal of Shenzhen Guanglianxing Trading Technology Co., Ltd. for a consideration of RMB1 (approximately HK$1) on 12 August 2024 [131]. - The company reported net cash outflows from operating activities of HK$4,000 for the period ended 12 August 2024 [171]. - The loss attributable to owners of the company from discontinued operations was HK$4,000 for the period [170]. - The cash and cash equivalents disposed of amounted to HK$1,000, with total consideration received being approximately HK$1 [172].
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