Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company recorded revenue of approximately HKD 27.9 million, an increase of 58% compared to the same period last year[6]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 8.7 million, which is an increase of HKD 0.2 million from the previous period, reflecting a decline in profitability due to local economic slowdown and a weak property market[6]. - Revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was HKD 27,866,000, an increase of 58% compared to HKD 17,634,000 for the same period in 2024[44]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 2,490,000, down 16.7% from HKD 2,988,000 in 2024[44]. - Operating loss increased to HKD 7,066,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 5,765,000 in 2024, reflecting a 22.5% increase in losses[44]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 1,111,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, down from HKD 7,308,000 in 2024[48]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 8,725,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, slightly higher than the loss of HKD 8,522,000 in 2024[75]. Expenses and Costs - The overall gross profit margin decreased from approximately 17% to 9%, primarily due to project mix differences and the impact of certified or confirmed engineering change orders[11]. - Administrative expenses for the period were approximately HKD 7.8 million, reduced mainly due to decreased employee benefits and legal and professional fees[12]. - Financial costs decreased from HKD 2.5 million for the period ended June 30, 2024, to HKD 1.6 million for the period ended June 30, 2025, due to the settlement of certain outstanding loans[13]. - The total construction costs recognized in cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2025, were HKD 20,107,000, compared to HKD 11,241,000 in 2024, reflecting a 79% increase[70]. - The company reported a decrease in employee benefit expenses to HKD 4,434,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, down from HKD 5,169,000 in 2024[70]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2025, the company's cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 0.6 million, up from HKD 0.3 million as of December 31, 2024[20]. - The company's current ratio as of June 30, 2025, was approximately 0.67, compared to 0.72 as of December 31, 2024[20]. - The total bank borrowings as of June 30, 2025, remained at approximately HKD 33.5 million, unchanged from December 31, 2024[21]. - The company's debt-to-equity ratio as of June 30, 2025, was approximately -237.1%, an improvement from -479.6% as of December 31, 2024[22]. - As of June 30, 2025, the group's net current liabilities amounted to approximately HKD 51.4 million, an increase from HKD 40.6 million as of December 31, 2024[23]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 166,611,000 as of June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 158,692,000 at the end of 2024, marking a rise of 5%[46]. - The company's total equity as of June 30, 2025, was HKD (62,731,000), compared to HKD (54,103,000) at the end of 2024, indicating a decline in equity[45]. - The net current liabilities and total liabilities as of June 30, 2025, were approximately HKD 51,415,000 and HKD 62,731,000, respectively[53]. Shareholder and Governance - The chairman and CEO, Mr. Lei Yu-run, holds a significant stake of 61.29% in the company, with 1,478,860,470 shares as of the report date[31]. - The company has complied with the corporate governance code since its listing date, with a strong independent element in its board composition[37]. - All directors confirmed compliance with the trading standards set out in the standard code for securities transactions as of June 30, 2025[38]. - The company is actively seeking suitable candidates to comply with the listing rules following the resignation of a board member[39]. Dividends and Financing - The company has decided not to declare any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025, in order to retain resources for future development[7]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year where no dividend was declared[88]. - The company is seeking additional financing sources, including debt or equity financing, to improve its capital structure and reduce overall financing costs[60]. - The major shareholder, Mr. Lei, is willing to provide financial support to the company if needed, with loans amounting to approximately HKD 11,206,000 as of December 31, 2024[60]. Legal and Compliance Issues - The group has estimated a potential liability of approximately HKD 9.226 million related to a court ruling involving a former subcontractor, including accrued interest[28]. - The group has made provisions of approximately HKD 1.968 million and HKD 9.226 million for litigation claims and legal expenses, respectively[28]. - There are ongoing legal cases involving personal injury claims against the company, with one claim from a former subcontractor amounting to HKD 6.5 million[90]. Market Conditions - The construction industry in Hong Kong continues to face challenges such as high interest rates, inflationary pressures, and labor shortages, impacting project timelines and cash flow[52]. - The company has conducted cash flow forecasts covering at least 12 months from June 30, 2025, and believes it will have sufficient working capital to meet its financial obligations[57]. Employee and Operational Insights - The group has 11 full-time employees as of June 30, 2025, with no adverse impact from labor shortages or strikes reported during the period[29]. - The company has implemented measures to accelerate customer certification, billing, and collection for completed projects[55].
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