Financial Performance - Contracted sales (including joint ventures) increased by 31% to HKD 1,637 million compared to HKD 1,247 million in the previous year[2] - Revenue rose by 38% to HKD 608 million from HKD 442 million year-on-year[2] - The company reported a gross loss of HKD 17 million, a significant decline from a gross profit of HKD 93 million in the previous period, representing a 118% decrease[2] - Loss attributable to equity holders of the parent was HKD 384 million, a 496% increase from a profit of HKD 97 million in the prior year[2] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 2.53, compared to earnings of HKD 0.64 per share in the previous year, marking a 495% decline[2] - The company recorded a net loss of HKD 465 million for the period, compared to a profit of HKD 95 million in the previous year[5] - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 465,488,000, compared to a profit of HKD 94,884,000 in the prior year[11] - The company recorded a gross loss of approximately HKD 16,600,000 for the reporting period, compared to a gross profit of HKD 92,700,000 in the same period of 2024, due to lower average selling prices[31] - The company recorded a loss attributable to equity holders of approximately HKD 384.2 million, compared to a profit of HKD 96.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to losses from the sale of joint venture interests and property write-downs[39] Assets and Liabilities - Net asset value decreased by 14% to HKD 2,956 million from HKD 3,423 million[2] - The company's total non-current assets decreased to HKD 3,747 million from HKD 3,991 million[6] - Current assets dropped to HKD 2,796 million from HKD 3,279 million, reflecting a significant reduction in liquid assets[6] - Total liabilities decreased from HKD 3,847 million to HKD 3,588 million, indicating a reduction in financial obligations[7] - As of September 30, 2025, the group's total assets minus current liabilities amount to approximately HKD 5,632,100,000, with a current ratio of about 3.1[58] - The group's total bank borrowings as of September 30, 2025, are approximately HKD 2,707,300,000, with a debt ratio of about 76.2%[59] - The group has a capital commitment of approximately HKD 1,333,800,000 as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a slight increase from HKD 1,308,400,000 as of March 31, 2025[60] Revenue Sources - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, total revenue was HKD 607,514,000, a 37.5% increase from HKD 441,667,000 in the same period of 2024[12] - Property development revenue reached HKD 590,888,000, up 38.1% from HKD 427,856,000 year-on-year[11] - Revenue from property sales increased by approximately 38.1% to about HKD 590,888,000, driven by the sale and delivery of residential projects[28] - Revenue from asset management services rose by approximately 23.1% to about HKD 15,993,000, attributed to increased construction activities in joint ventures[29] - Other income and gains decreased to HKD 13,998,000 from HKD 24,333,000 year-on-year[12] - Interest income from bank deposits fell to HKD 1,243,000 from HKD 3,997,000 year-on-year[12] Sales and Projects - The total contracted sales for residential projects amounted to approximately HKD 1,637.2 million, representing an increase of about 31.3% compared to HKD 1,247.0 million for the same period last year[40] - The total area of contracted sales was approximately 58,320 square feet, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 29.0% from 45,201 square feet[40] - The project FINNIE has achieved total contracted sales of approximately HKD 598.1 million, with 86 out of 90 residential units sold, representing about 95.6% of total units[41] - The project MOUNT POKFULAM has achieved total contracted sales of approximately HKD 912.7 million, with 4 out of 7 residential units sold, representing about 57.1% of total units[43] - The project PHOENEXT has achieved total contracted sales of approximately HKD 1,124.5 million, with all residential units sold, including sales of approximately HKD 305.9 million during the reporting period[44] - The project COASTO has achieved total contracted sales of approximately HKD 534.9 million, with 91 out of 93 residential units sold, representing about 97.8% of total units[45] - The project 101 KINGS ROAD has achieved total contracted sales of approximately HKD 1,760.1 million, with 188 out of 251 residential units sold, representing about 74.9% of total units[46] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code except for the absence of a chairman since February 8, 2021, and is actively seeking a suitable candidate[76] - Following the resignation of Mr. Li Yongsen, the board will consist of five directors, including three executive directors and two independent non-executive directors, effective from August 19, 2025[77] - The audit committee currently has two members, both of whom are independent non-executive directors, which does not meet the minimum requirement until November 14, 2025, when a new independent non-executive director is appointed[77] - The company emphasizes high standards of corporate governance, focusing on transparency, accountability, integrity, and independence to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency[77] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2025[79] - The mid-term financial results announcement will be published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the company's website, containing all information required by the listing rules[80] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, which is in line with the standards set out in the Listing Rules[78] - The board of directors includes executive directors Mr. Deng Haokang, Ms. Cheng Deyun, and Mr. Yao Zhiwen, along with independent non-executive directors Mr. Song Zihua, Dr. Chen Haohua, and Ms. He Yaling[81] Sustainability and Future Plans - The group has established approximately HKD 3,800,000,000 in sustainability performance-linked loans and approximately HKD 1,600,000,000 in green loans, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development[71] - The group aims to expand its business in the student accommodation sector based on the successful foundation of the "日新舍" brand, leveraging its asset management expertise[55] - The group is actively seeking investment opportunities for asset upgrades and tenant mix optimization to enhance rental income stability amid a recovering commercial property market[69] - The group plans to continue selling unsold residential units and commercial spaces while maintaining prudent financial discipline to capitalize on market opportunities[70] - The group anticipates further expansion of its property management business due to an increase in residential project deliveries[56] - The group has established a framework agreement with AG for further joint ventures, with total investment commitments of USD 100,000,000 and USD 18,000,000 respectively[55] Employment and Operations - The group has 167 employees in Hong Kong as of September 30, 2025, an increase from 141 employees as of March 31, 2025[66] - The group manages nine projects as of the announcement date, with the addition of a new project, The Parkside, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency and tenant experience[56] - The overall occupancy rate of the group's investment properties exceeds 98%, excluding the recently acquired hotel, which is expected to be converted into student accommodation providing 226 beds by mid-2026[52] - The group has established a joint venture with AG to acquire and operate a property in Kowloon, which will offer a total of 720 rooms and 1,424 beds, achieving full occupancy status starting from the second academic year in September 2025, with rental income increasing by approximately 11.0% compared to the first academic year[54]
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