Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 329,326,000, a 64.5% increase from HKD 200,183,000 in the same period of 2023[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 62,214,000, up 24.7% from HKD 49,888,000 year-on-year[4] - The net loss for the period was HKD 20,342,000, an improvement of 42.7% compared to a loss of HKD 35,589,000 in the previous year[4] - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 19,962 thousand for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 35,503 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating an improvement of approximately 43.8%[30] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 22,797,000, compared to a loss of HKD 31,179,000 in the previous period[12] - The group recorded a loss attributable to owners of HKD 16,968,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 31,677,000 in the same period last year, with basic loss per share improving to HKD 2.48 from HKD 4.64[65] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Operating cash flow for the six months was HKD 137,546,000, a significant recovery from cash used of HKD 27,327,000 in the prior period[10] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 59,387,000 from HKD 49,156,000 at the end of June 2024[10] - The company has unutilized bank credit facilities exceeding HKD 283,000,000 available for operational funding[15] - The company expects to sell completed properties for a total consideration of approximately HKD 60,200,000, which will help cover outstanding bank loan balances[15] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were HKD 2,568,227,000, slightly down from HKD 2,595,092,000 as of June 30, 2024[7] - The company’s equity attributable to owners was HKD 1,797,506,000, a decrease from HKD 1,817,479,000 as of June 30, 2024[8] - The company’s current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately HKD 372,518,000[14] - The total bank loans as of December 31, 2024, were HKD 879,727,000, with HKD 845,180,000 due within one year[46] - The bank loans were secured by various assets, including investment properties and development properties[47] Revenue Segmentation - Revenue from the jewelry business decreased to HKD 162,355 thousand in 2024 from HKD 187,901 thousand in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 13.5%[28] - Property sales contributed HKD 152,886,000 to revenue, with a total contracted sales amount of HKD 213,100,000 for the Heng Po project, of which HKD 152,886,000 has been recognized as revenue[69] - Rental income increased to HKD 12,996,000, up HKD 2,613,000 from HKD 10,383,000 in the previous year, primarily due to successful leasing at Heng Hui Center[69] Financial Management and Strategy - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and implement cost control measures to improve cash flow from operating activities[15] - The group plans to enhance product development and adapt to changing consumer preferences, focusing on lightweight jewelry products[67] - The company has adopted a conservative strategy for financial risk management, with market risks kept at a minimum[85] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance codes, except for the separation of roles between the Chairman and CEO, which is currently held by Chen Weili[93] - The audit committee consists of five independent non-executive directors who reviewed the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ending December 31, 2024[97] Shareholder Information - The largest shareholder holds 74.12% of the company's issued share capital, totaling 506,339,522 shares[87] - Tamar Investments Group Limited holds 74.12% of the company's issued share capital, equating to 506,339,522 shares[91] - Zheng Xiaoyan owns 70% of Tamar Investments Group Limited, while Chen Weili holds 16% and Chen Huiqi and Chen Meiqi each hold 7%[89]
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