Financial Performance - For the year ended March 31, 2025, the Group recorded revenue and other gains of approximately HK$331.4 million, a decrease of 37.1% compared to HK$527.2 million in 2024[9] - Gross profit for the year was HK$44.3 million, down 5.4% from HK$46.8 million in the previous year[9] - Profit before income tax expense increased significantly to HK$10.4 million, up 298.0% from HK$2.6 million in 2024[9] - Profit attributable to the owners of the Company surged to HK$8.4 million, a remarkable increase of 2,297.1% compared to HK$0.4 million in 2024[9] - Basic and diluted earnings per share rose to 1.0 HK cents, compared to 0.0 HK cents in the previous year[9] - The Group recorded a total revenue of approximately HK$331.4 million for the year ended March 31, 2025, down from HK$527.2 million in the previous year, resulting in a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HK$8.4 million, compared to HK$0.4 million in the prior year[36] - The Group's profit attributable to the owners for the year ended March 31, 2025, amounted to approximately HK$8.4 million, an increase of approximately HK$8.0 million or 2,297.1% from approximately HK$0.4 million in 2024[87] - Administrative and other operating expenses for the year ended March 31, 2025, were approximately HK$30.0 million, a decrease of approximately HK$0.6 million or 2.1% from approximately HK$30.7 million in 2024[81] - The Group recorded income tax expense of approximately HK$1.9 million for the year ended March 31, 2025, representing an effective tax rate of approximately 18.3%[82] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HK$372.8 million, down 11.4% from HK$420.9 million in 2024[9] - Total bank borrowings increased to HK$80.3 million, reflecting a 2.9% rise from HK$78.0 million in 2024[9] - Shareholders' equity grew to HK$168.5 million, an increase of 2.7% from HK$164.1 million in the previous year[9] - The current ratio and quick ratio decreased to 1.2 times, down 20.0% from 1.5 times in 2024[9] - As of March 31, 2025, the Group had current assets of approximately HK$248.4 million, down from HK$294.0 million as of March 31, 2024, with cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$18.4 million[90] - The Group's current liabilities amounted to approximately HK$205.4 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to HK$201.9 million as of March 31, 2024, resulting in a current ratio of approximately 1.2 times[90] - The gearing ratio of the Group was approximately 49.0% as of March 31, 2025, slightly down from 50.6% as of March 31, 2024[94] - Bank borrowings as of March 31, 2025, were approximately HK$80.3 million, compared to HK$78.0 million as of March 31, 2024[88] Business Segments - The construction division's profit was approximately HK$7.4 million, despite completing more projects than the previous year, as many projects were smaller in scale, leading to a significant drop in turnover[37] - The Building Solutions division achieved a segment profit of approximately HK$0.6 million, with revenue from sales increasing by 58.2% year on year, marking a significant milestone for this start-up[42] - The strategic investments division reported a segment profit of approximately HK$0.9 million, attributed to an unrealized fair value gain from investments in a large Real Estate Investment Trust[44] - The property investment division generated a segment profit of approximately HK$2.5 million, maintaining a 100% occupancy rate for its property in Dublin, Ireland[52] - Revenue from the Building Solutions segment increased by approximately HK$3.3 million or 58.2%, from approximately HK$5.6 million in 2024 to approximately HK$8.9 million in 2025[76] Strategic Initiatives - The Group's strategic investments division is focused on entering new market sectors and expanding its reach within the built environment[28] - The Group is actively exploring investment opportunities in the construction environment sector, focusing on real estate development and technology startups[34] - The Group secured four large projects in the latter part of the period, with a total value exceeding the entire turnover for the 2024/2025 financial year, positioning the Group strongly for the 2025/2026 financial year[40] - The Group continues to analyze strategies for its assets in Japan, with potential for larger scale development to enhance returns on investment[50] - The Group expects stable rental income from its investment property in the future, with potential for capital appreciation[115][121] Governance and Management - The Group's management confirmed compliance with all Corporate Governance Code provisions except for the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive officer[136][137] - The company has been compliant with all corporate governance code provisions except for C.2.1, which states that the roles of chairman and CEO should be held by different individuals[138] - Neil David Howard has served as the chairman and CEO since June 11, 2016, and has been with the group for over 18 years[140] - The board believes that Mr. Howard holding both positions is beneficial for the company and its shareholders, and will review this arrangement at an appropriate time[138] - The company is committed to ongoing reviews of its governance structure to ensure alignment with overall group circumstances[138] - The company is expanding its governance framework to enhance strategic planning and overall business development[146] - The board includes members with diverse backgrounds in property, finance, and construction, contributing to a well-rounded decision-making process[153] Employee and Operational Insights - The Group's total staff costs for the year ended March 31, 2025, were approximately HK$64.2 million, down from approximately HK$72.5 million for the previous year[127][133] - The Group had 93 employees as of March 31, 2025, a decrease from 99 employees in the previous year[127][133] Risk Management - The Group is exposed to equity price risk through investments in listed securities, primarily concentrated in Hong Kong[200] - Management mitigates equity price risk by maintaining a diversified investment portfolio with different risk profiles[200] Business Focus - The Group focuses on providing renovation services as a main contractor for property projects in the private sector in Hong Kong and Macau[191] - The Group's principal activities also include strategic investments, property investment, and provision of products and services emphasizing air quality and energy efficiency[191] - The main business focus is on providing renovation services as a contractor for private sector property projects in Hong Kong and Macau[195] - The Group also engages in strategic investments, property investments, and offers products and services focused on air quality, energy efficiency, and sustainable building materials[195]
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