Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended 30 November 2024 was approximately HK$108.1 million, a decrease of 12.5% from HK$123.6 million for the same period in 2023[15] - Loss attributable to equity shareholders for the six months ended 30 November 2024 was HK$12.4 million, an improvement from a loss of HK$20.0 million in the prior period[15] - Loss per share for the six months ended 30 November 2024 was HK4.4 cents, compared to HK8.4 cents for the same period in 2023[15] - The Group recorded a gross loss of approximately HK$8.8 million from marine construction works, a 38.9% decrease compared to a gross loss of approximately HK$14.4 million in the prior period[21] - The Group incurred a gross loss of HK$6.01 million, improving from a gross loss of HK$13.01 million in the previous year[84] - Loss from operations decreased to HK$12.72 million, compared to HK$20.44 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a reduction of 37.8%[84] - The net loss for the period was HK$12.44 million, down from HK$20.03 million in the prior year, reflecting a 37.6% improvement[84] - The basic and diluted loss per share was 4.4 HK cents, compared to 8.4 HK cents for the same period in 2023[84] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from marine construction works during the Period was approximately HK$85.0 million, representing a decrease of approximately 25.6% from HK$114.2 million in the corresponding prior period[20] - Revenue from marine construction works decreased by approximately 25.6% to about HK$85.0 million, down from approximately HK$114.2 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a reduction in the number of large projects[22] - Revenue from other civil engineering works increased to approximately HK$16.7 million, up from approximately HK$5.4 million in the prior period, attributed to progress on the Three-runway system project at Chek Lap Kok Airport[27] - Revenue from vessel chartering services increased by approximately 52.5% to HK$6.1 million compared to HK$4.0 million in the prior period, with a gross profit margin improvement from 19.1% to 30.4%[38] - Revenue from health and wellness services generated HK$330,000 during the period, compared to nil in the prior period, with a gross profit margin of approximately 15.3%[40] Project and Contract Information - The Group was awarded four marine construction projects during the Period, maintaining four projects in progress as of 30 November 2024[20] - The total contract sum for two marine construction projects awarded in the previous year was approximately HK$261.4 million[16] - The Group undertook 10 projects with an aggregate initial contract sum of approximately HK$398.2 million, five of which were completed during the period[32] - As of November 30, 2024, the Group had five ongoing projects with an aggregate initial contract sum of approximately HK$310.2 million[32] - The Group received a variation order worth approximately HK$32.8 million from the 3RS project during the period[27] Challenges and Management Strategies - The Group anticipates continued challenges in marine construction operations due to fierce market competition and elevated technical requirements[17] - The management team aims to leverage expertise to enhance resilience and profitability amid market volatility[17] - The reconstruction of piers faced significant delays due to weather conditions and occupation of working areas by other vessels, impacting revenue generation[24] - The Group's vessels were unable to access designated areas for reconstruction works from June to August 2024, leading to incurred overhead costs without corresponding revenue[24] Financial Position and Equity - Cash and bank balances as of 30 November 2024 were approximately HK$29.6 million, up from approximately HK$25.8 million as of 31 May 2024[52] - The Group issued 33,120,000 new shares on 20 September 2024, raising approximately HK$3.3 million, representing 12.41% of the existing issued share capital prior to the placing[53] - Total equity as of November 30, 2024, was HK$64,721,000, down from HK$73,904,000, representing a decrease of 12.4%[87] - The company raised HK$3,312,000 from the placing of new shares under a general mandate during the period[93] - The company reported a foreign exchange translation reserve of HK$85,000 as of November 30, 2024, compared to HK$42,000 at the beginning of the period[89] Staff and Administrative Expenses - The Group employed 106 staff as of 30 November 2024, with total staff costs amounting to approximately HK$28.9 million, up from HK$25.8 million in the previous period[66] - General and administrative expenses rose to approximately HK$8.0 million from approximately HK$7.7 million in the prior period[45] - Directors' emoluments for the six months ended 30 November 2024 were HK$1,357,000, down from HK$1,746,000 for the same period in 2023, a decrease of about 22.3%[160] Share Options and Corporate Governance - The Group granted share options for up to 22,240,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of HK$0.107 per share, representing 10% of the shares in issue as of the adoption date[78] - The 2020 Share Option Scheme was terminated during an extraordinary general meeting held on November 22, 2024[176] - The 2024 Share Option Scheme was approved on November 22, 2024, and aims to attract and retain high-caliber personnel[183] - The company complied with the Corporate Governance Code during the reporting period[161] - Following Mr. Luo's resignation, the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Nomination Committee also fell below the minimum required number of members[164] Compliance and Regulatory Matters - The Group has not applied any new standards or interpretations that are not yet effective for the current accounting period[108] - The results for the six months ended 30 November 2024 have not been audited but have been reviewed by the Audit Committee[106] - The company reported no material contingent liabilities as of 30 November 2024[157] - The company has not reported any significant changes in its business strategy or market expansion plans during this period[186]
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