Financial Performance - The group reported a consolidated income of HKD 74 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 5 million for the same period in 2023, marking a significant increase[12]. - The gross profit for the six-month period was HKD 9 million, a turnaround from a gross loss of HKD 13 million in the previous year[12]. - The group recorded a loss of HKD 91 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 60 million for the same period in 2023[35]. - The basic loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 0.236, up from HKD 0.156 for the same period in 2023[36]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 73,821,000, up from HKD 64,601,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 14.5%[61]. - The group's operating loss improved to HKD 6,322,000 from HKD 33,608,000 year-on-year, showing a significant reduction in operational losses[61]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD (88,757,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024[99]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 63,247,000, compared to a loss of HKD 58,610,000 in the previous period[104]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 91,084 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024[121]. - The loss attributable to shareholders for the period was HKD 88,757 million, compared to HKD 58,610 million in the same period last year[133]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, the total assets of the group amounted to HKD 995 million, down from HKD 1.148 billion as of March 31, 2024[12]. - The group’s total assets less current liabilities were HKD 784,056,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 874,073,000 as of March 31, 2024, a decrease of 10.3%[64]. - As of September 30, 2024, the total bank borrowings amounted to HKD 213,000,000, down from HKD 276,000,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of 22.8%[68]. - The total liabilities of the group decreased to HKD 233,325 from HKD 296,131, reflecting a reduction of approximately 21.2%[175]. - The company’s total equity attributable to shareholders increased to HKD 15,295 from HKD 14,472, representing an increase of approximately 5.7%[186]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 5,360,000, ending the period at HKD 95,587,000[104]. - The company has bank financing of HKD 118,403,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 154,233,000, showing a reduction in financial leverage[200]. Liquidity and Financial Ratios - The group has maintained a liquidity ratio of 2.38 times as of September 30, 2024, compared to 2.09 times as of March 31, 2024[12]. - The current ratio increased to 2.38 as of September 30, 2024, compared to 2.09 as of March 31, 2024, indicating improved liquidity[68]. - Current liabilities, including bank loans due within one year, decreased to HKD 194,586,000 from HKD 257,571,000, showing improved liquidity[191]. Investment and Development - The group is focusing on asset monetization and actively delivering ongoing projects despite a challenging macroeconomic environment[10]. - The group has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% equity of Cosmo Kingdom Holdings Limited, which holds a luxury property in Hong Kong[15]. - The group is actively developing a series of competitively priced innovative products to meet the changing demands of consumers in Greater China and Southeast Asia[54]. - The group is evaluating asset monetization opportunities in the US, with the Anoakia project sold and the Broadway project fully exited[50]. - The group aims to enhance shareholder returns through asset, investment, and fund management, while diversifying its portfolio to respond to a sluggish real estate market[23]. - The group anticipates better returns from its investments in Bhutan due to the local government's "high-value, low-impact" tourism policy[55]. Sales and Revenue - Revenue from completed property sales for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 70,932,000, compared to HKD 0 for the same period in 2023[87]. - Rental income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 431,000, slightly down from HKD 473,000 in the previous year[87]. - The company’s income from asset, investment, and fund management services for the period was approximately HKD 2,392,000, down from HKD 2,904,000 in the previous year[87]. - Revenue from the sale of completed properties to a U.S. customer amounted to approximately HKD 70,932,000 during the reporting period[112]. Management and Operations - The group continues to promote and sell completed projects in Hong Kong and overseas during the review period[43]. - The company is currently in discussions with relevant banks regarding the necessary waivers and renegotiation of loan terms[69]. - The company is currently negotiating with banks for waivers related to certain financial covenants, with confidence in obtaining necessary approvals[194]. - The company has ongoing commitments related to the acquisition of residential property projects and construction costs at various locations[199]. Risk Management - The company is exposed to credit risk and interest rate fluctuations due to certain bank borrowings being charged at floating rates[71]. - The group continues to monitor credit risks and has not faced significant credit risk due to the quality of its customer base, primarily consisting of reputable property developers[60]. - The company has no foreign currency and interest rate hedging policies in place but will consider appropriate hedging strategies as necessary[60]. - The group maintained a cautious financial management approach to minimize operational risks across its business units[134].
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