Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 14,460,000, a decrease of 35.3% compared to HKD 22,329,000 for the same period in 2023[6]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 7,632,000, down from HKD 8,037,000, reflecting a gross margin decline[6]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 74,572,000, compared to a loss of HKD 36,118,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in losses[6]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 76,935,000, compared to HKD 39,361,000 in the prior year, highlighting worsening financial performance[7]. - Basic loss per share for the period was HKD 2.33, compared to HKD 1.24 in the previous year, showing a deterioration in earnings per share[8]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 25,051,000 for the period, with total comprehensive loss amounting to HKD 39,361,000[13]. - The company reported a total loss before tax of HKD 74,572,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 36,118,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a worsening financial position[26]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 73,879,000 for the six months ending December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 35,564,000 for the same period in 2023, primarily due to a net decrease in fair value of investment properties of HKD 43,982,000 and a decrease in fair value of financial assets of HKD 24,357,000[89]. Asset and Equity Changes - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 457,673,000 from HKD 474,052,000, indicating a decline in asset value[9]. - Current assets decreased to HKD 712,976,000 from HKD 799,621,000, reflecting a reduction in liquidity[9]. - The company’s total equity decreased to HKD 695,597,000 from HKD 772,532,000, reflecting a decline in shareholder value[9]. - The total assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to HKD 1,170,649,000, a decrease from HKD 1,273,673,000 as of June 30, 2024[24]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 475,052,000 as of December 31, 2024, compared to HKD 501,141,000 as of June 30, 2024, indicating a slight improvement in the company's leverage[24]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company’s cash and cash equivalents dropped to HKD 36,251,000 from HKD 47,671,000, indicating tighter cash flow[9]. - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD (12,453,000), compared to HKD (756,000) in the previous year[14]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period decreased to HKD 36,251,000 from HKD 52,789,000, reflecting a decline of 31.3%[14]. - The group maintained a sufficient level of cash and cash equivalents to support operations and anticipated expansion, indicating low liquidity risk[121]. Revenue Sources - Revenue from property sales in China was HKD 7,693,000, down 58.4% from HKD 18,491,000 in the prior year[20]. - The company generated HKD 5,509,000 in rental income from investment properties, an increase of 57.3% compared to HKD 3,501,000 in the previous year[20]. - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong was HKD 4,292,000, while revenue from China was HKD 10,168,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a shift in revenue sources[32]. - The property development segment generated revenue of HKD 7,693,000, while the property investment segment contributed HKD 5,650,000, indicating a significant drop in both segments compared to the previous year[23]. Investment and Development Focus - The company incurred research and development expenses of HKD 837,000, which were not reported in the previous year, indicating a new focus on innovation[6]. - The company continues to focus on its main operating segments, including property development, property investment, investment holding, and autonomous driving[21]. - The management expects to enhance its market position through strategic investments and potential expansion in the autonomous driving sector[21]. - The newly established autonomous driving division generated revenue of HKD 363,000 in the six months ending December 31, 2024, focusing on various applications including logistics and smart warehousing[103]. - The company aims to enhance its competitive edge in the rapidly developing autonomous driving market through continuous investment in research and development[104]. Fair Value and Impairment - The fair value loss on investment properties was HKD 43,982,000, contributing to the overall losses reported by the company[26]. - The fair value of investment properties at the end of the reporting period was HKD 398,264,000, down from HKD 407,624,000 at the beginning of the period, showing a decrease of 2.9%[42]. - The fair value of investment properties located in Hong Kong was HKD 224,200,000 as of December 31, 2024, down from HKD 266,400,000 on June 30, 2024, reflecting a loss of HKD 43,982,000 in fair value during the reporting period[93]. - The fair value loss of investment properties increased significantly to HKD 43,982,000 for the six months ending December 31, 2024, from HKD 3,586,000 in the same period of 2023[109]. - The impairment loss on property, plant, and equipment was approximately HKD 6,528,000 for the six months ending December 31, 2024, due to recoverable amounts being lower than carrying values[110]. Employee and Management Costs - Total employee costs for the six months ended December 31, 2024, amounted to HKD 8,486,000, up from HKD 6,408,000 in the previous year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 33.5%[5]. - The total employee cost, including directors' remuneration, for the six months ended December 31, 2024, is HKD 8,486,000, an increase from HKD 6,408,000 in the same period of 2023[133]. - The total compensation for key management personnel was HKD 1,566,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to HKD 1,469,000 for the same period in 2023[70]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all applicable provisions of the corporate governance code, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[154]. - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the interim report, which were formally approved by the board[156]. - All directors confirmed compliance with the standards set out in the code for securities transactions during the six months ending December 31, 2024[157]. Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Wu Zhanming holds 279,935,000 shares, representing approximately 9.16% of the issued shares of the company[143]. - Mr. Wu Zhanming also has an interest in 550,000,000 shares held by Ruixing Investment Limited, totaling 829,935,000 shares or approximately 27.16% of the issued shares[143]. - Ruixing Investment Limited is identified as a substantial shareholder with 550,000,000 shares, accounting for 18.00% of the issued shares[150]. - Ms. Li Fuyi holds 279,930,959 shares, which is approximately 9.16% of the issued shares[150]. Legal and Risk Factors - The company is involved in ongoing litigation related to a civil lawsuit concerning a construction project, which may impact future financial performance[82]. - The group faced significant risks related to the performance of the property market in Hong Kong and China, which directly impacts the fair value of investment properties and financial performance[118].
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