Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025, the total revenue was HKD 79,128,000, a decrease of 3.1% from HKD 82,405,000 in the previous year[4] - Gross profit increased to HKD 52,159,000, up 2.8% from HKD 50,740,000, indicating improved efficiency in cost management[4] - The net loss attributable to shareholders for the year was HKD 6,846,000, a reduction of 38.8% compared to a loss of HKD 11,147,000 in the prior year[5] - The company reported a significant increase in other income, which rose to HKD 707,000 from HKD 326,000, reflecting enhanced operational performance[4] - The basic and diluted loss per share improved to HKD 0.048 from HKD 0.078, indicating a positive trend in loss reduction[5] - The group recorded a consolidated loss after tax of approximately HKD 6,846,000 for the year ended April 30, 2025[18] - The net loss attributable to shareholders for 2025 was HKD 6,846,000, compared to a loss of HKD 11,147,000 in 2024, indicating an improvement of approximately 39%[37] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD (3,074,000) for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD (5,241,000) in 2024, reflecting an improvement in financial performance[27] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to HKD 563,898,000, up from HKD 333,940,000, demonstrating strong growth in asset accumulation[6] - Current liabilities rose to HKD 207,606,000 from HKD 197,362,000, suggesting a need for careful management of short-term obligations[6] - The company’s net asset value decreased slightly to HKD 377,497,000 from HKD 383,877,000, reflecting the impact of operational losses[7] - The total assets of the group as of April 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 585,103,000, with segment assets of HKD 580,590,000 and unallocated company assets of HKD 4,513,000[26] - The total liabilities of the group as of April 30, 2025, were HKD 207,606,000, with segment liabilities of HKD 156,680,000 and unallocated company liabilities of HKD 50,926,000[26] - The group’s net current assets were approximately HKD 356.3 million, up from HKD 136.6 million in 2024[74] - The group’s debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 40.4% as of April 30, 2025, compared to 38.8% in 2024[76] Revenue Breakdown - For the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025, total revenue was HKD 54,370,000, with contributions from the construction segment at HKD 29,634,000, lending business at HKD 20,482,000, and securities investment at HKD 4,254,000[26] - Revenue from customer contracts for scaffolding, fit-out, and other ancillary services decreased to HKD 27,796,000 in 2025 from HKD 36,812,000 in 2024, a decline of approximately 24.5%[20] - The construction segment reported a decrease in external revenue from HKD 36,812,000 in 2024 to HKD 27,796,000 in 2025, representing a decline of approximately 24%[27] - The lending business experienced an increase in external revenue from HKD 45,593,000 in 2024 to HKD 51,332,000 in 2025, marking an increase of about 12%[27] - The scaffolding and renovation services segment generated revenue of approximately HKD 27,800,000, down by about HKD 9,000,000 from HKD 36,800,000 in the previous year[52] Credit and Financing - Expected credit losses recognized under the expected credit loss model amounted to HKD 39,914,000, an increase from HKD 24,409,000, indicating potential challenges in credit management[4] - The group has overdue borrowings of approximately HKD 152,582,000 as of April 30, 2025, with HKD 77,860,000 due within three months[18] - Cash and bank balances are approximately HKD 15,545,000, insufficient to cover all current liabilities due within the next twelve months[18] - The provision for credit losses on loans and interest rose to HKD 300,514,000 in 2025 from HKD 264,089,000 in 2024, an increase of approximately 14%[39] - The net impairment loss for the lending business was HKD (36,425,000) in 2025, compared to HKD (24,038,000) in 2024, indicating a significant increase in credit losses[26] - The group aims to enhance its loan collection processes despite difficulties in customer repayments this year[71] - The group has implemented stricter lending criteria to reduce risk, requiring borrowers to provide asset and income proof[64] Operational Strategy - The company continues to focus on its core business areas, including scaffolding, renovation services, lending, and securities investment, aiming for strategic growth in these sectors[9] - The group aims to implement cost control measures to improve operational efficiency and enhance future cash flows[21] - The group plans to negotiate the renewal of bond agreements, with no indications from bondholders for repayment within the next 12 months[21] - Management will consider other financing arrangements to increase capital and support growth[21] - The group aims to continue acquiring new contracts in the competitive interior decoration service sector[55] - The group has actively developed the rental business for suspended working platforms, gaining a good reputation in the market[56] Market and Economic Conditions - The construction and building services segment is facing challenges due to high interest rates and economic uncertainty, impacting growth prospects[70] - The competitive landscape in the scaffolding and lending industries is intense, with potential impacts on customer demand and financial performance if the group fails to respond to market changes[90] - The outlook for 2026 suggests moderate and sustained growth driven by government infrastructure investment and innovative construction practices[71] Governance and Compliance - The group has adopted the latest corporate governance code as per GEM listing rules and has complied with the relevant provisions, except for the absence of a chairman and CEO[98] - The audit committee has reviewed the group's annual financial statements and held two meetings during the year[101][102] Employee and Labor Costs - The company’s employee costs decreased to HKD 14,753,000 in 2025 from HKD 17,142,000 in 2024, a reduction of about 14%[35] - Employee costs for the year amounted to approximately HKD 14.8 million, down from HKD 17.1 million in the previous year, with a total of 40 full-time employees as of April 30, 2025[95] - The group is committed to providing a safe and competitive work environment to retain its workforce and mitigate labor-related risks[88] Risk Management - The group identified significant risks including labor shortages, which could increase employee and subcontracting costs, negatively impacting profitability[88] - The group’s financial risks include credit, interest rate, currency, liquidity, and other price risks, with ongoing management of its capital structure to balance shareholder returns and capital stability[91]
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