Financial Performance - For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the total revenue was HK$14,168,000, an increase of 2.3% compared to HK$13,848,000 for the same period in 2023[6]. - Hotel income decreased slightly to HK$9,550,000 from HK$9,573,000, while trading income rose to HK$3,000 from HK$35,000[6]. - Gross profit for the period was HK$6,386,000, down from HK$8,079,000, reflecting a gross profit margin decrease[6]. - Other income and gains increased significantly to HK$2,511,000 from a loss of HK$20,874,000 in the previous period[6]. - Profit before taxation was HK$5,741,000, a substantial recovery from a loss of HK$54,603,000 in the prior year[6]. - The net profit attributable to owners of the Company was HK$6,127,000, compared to a loss of HK$54,554,000 in the same period last year[6]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to owners for the period was HK$8,860,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HK$47,893,000[7]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HK1.17 cents, recovering from a loss of HK10.43 cents per share in the previous year[7]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to HK$243,746,000 from HK$240,454,000, indicating stable asset growth[8]. - Current liabilities decreased to HK$28,739,000 from HK$34,046,000, improving the company's liquidity position[8]. - As of December 31, 2024, the total equity increased to HK$442,903,000 from HK$434,043,000 as of June 30, 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 2%[9]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period decreased to HK$111,115,000 from HK$119,843,000 as of December 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 7%[12]. - The company’s lease liabilities amounted to HK$562,000 as of December 31, 2024, indicating the initiation of lease obligations during the period[9]. - The deferred tax liabilities slightly increased to HK$33,208,000 from HK$33,058,000, showing a marginal rise of 0.45%[9]. - The reserves of the company improved significantly to HK$416,744,000 from a negative reserve of HK$350,733,000, indicating a recovery in retained earnings[9]. Cash Flow - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HK$7,215,000, an improvement compared to HK$10,329,000 for the same period in 2023[12]. - The net cash generated from investing activities was HK$5,980,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to HK$9,687,000 in the previous year[12]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from room rental was HK$8,317,000, a decrease from HK$8,652,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 3.9%[22]. - Food and beverage sales increased to HK$1,233,000 from HK$921,000, showing a significant growth of about 33.9%[22]. - Trading income from liquor and wine decreased to HK$3,000 from HK$35,000, a decline of approximately 91.4%[22]. - Dividend income from investments in listed securities rose to HK$4,615,000, up from HK$4,240,000, marking an increase of about 8.8%[22]. - Revenue from contracts with customers was HK$9,553,000, a slight decrease from HK$9,608,000, indicating a decline of about 0.6%[22]. Segment Performance - Segment revenue for the hotel hospitality business was HK$9,550,000, while the money lending services reported no revenue, and liquor and wine generated HK$3,000[26]. - Total segment profit before taxation was HK$5,741,000, with unallocated corporate income and expenses netting a loss of HK$1,715,000[26]. - The investments in listed securities segment achieved a profit of HK$11,323,000, contrasting with losses in the hotel hospitality and money lending segments of HK$3,070,000 and HK$409,000 respectively[26]. Legal and Compliance - Legal proceedings have been initiated against borrower A since June 2021, with ongoing proceedings pending the provision of original documents requested by the High Court of Hong Kong[124]. - Legal proceedings against borrower B commenced in November 2019, with a judgment entered but no enforcement action taken due to jurisdictional issues[125]. - Borrower C was ordered to be wound up by the High Court of Hong Kong on April 15, 2024, and the Group will engage legal advisers to exercise its rights as a creditor[126]. - Legal proceedings against borrower D began in January 2023, but no acknowledgments of service have been received as of the report date[127]. - Legal proceedings against borrower E commenced in November 2020, and such proceedings are still ongoing pending the provision of outstanding original documents[127]. Investments - The Group's investment strategy includes a buy and hold approach, diversifying investments across various industries[145]. - The Group managed a portfolio of listed securities with a fair value of approximately HK$138.1 million as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a revaluation gain of approximately HK$6.8 million during the current period[167][173]. - The Group's investment in Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited resulted in unrealized gains of HK$3,924,000 and dividends of HK$382,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024[148]. Corporate Governance - The Company complied with the Corporate Governance Code except for deviations regarding the roles of chairman and chief executive and the appointment terms of non-executive directors[199][200]. - No connected transactions were reported for the six months ended December 31, 2024[180]. - No directors had any material interests in contracts significant to the Group's business during the period[193].
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