Financial Performance - The group recorded revenue of HKD 101,072,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 20,940,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a significant increase of 383%[4] - The cost of sales was HKD 81,574,000, resulting in a gross profit of HKD 19,498,000, compared to a gross profit of HKD 10,915,000 in 2024[4] - The group reported a net loss attributable to equity holders of HKD 62,300,000, a decrease from HKD 176,184,000 in the previous year[3] - The group recorded operating loss of HKD 48,362,000, a significant improvement from HKD 206,526,000 in the previous year[4] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 35,851,000, compared to HKD 104,673,000 in the previous year[5] - The company reported a significant increase in cash reserves, which may support future investments and operational stability[6] - The group recorded a loss before tax of HKD 68,418,000, with the largest losses coming from property development (HKD 54,487,000) and other business segments[22] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 68,280,000 for the period, with a notable loss in property development[22] - The group’s attributable loss to equity holders was HKD 62,300,000, a reduction of approximately 64.6% compared to HKD 176,200,000 in 2024[45] Financial Position - The net cash received from the transfer of debt rights amounted to approximately HKD 103,000,000, strengthening the group's financial position[3] - The group had total cash reserves of HKD 490,200,000, including bond and securities investments of HKD 22,700,000, with no bank borrowings as of the report date[3] - The net asset value per share was HKD 1.22, while the loss per share was HKD 0.0265[3] - As of September 30, 2025, total assets amounted to HKD 3,320,952,000, a decrease from HKD 3,406,041,000 as of March 31, 2025, representing a decline of approximately 2.5%[6] - Non-current assets were valued at HKD 1,599,227,000, down from HKD 1,723,753,000, indicating a decrease of about 7.2%[6] - Current assets totaled HKD 1,864,090,000, slightly down from HKD 1,893,938,000, reflecting a decrease of approximately 1.6%[6] - Cash and bank balances increased to HKD 467,477,000 from HKD 367,783,000, showing a growth of about 27.1%[6] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 418,230,000 from HKD 356,637,000, an increase of approximately 17.3%[7] - Shareholders' equity stood at HKD 2,987,811,000, compared to HKD 2,964,315,000, indicating a growth of about 0.8%[7] - As of September 30, 2025, the company's net asset value attributable to equity holders reached HKD 2,872,800,000, down from HKD 2,905,600,000 on March 31, 2025[64] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company recorded a net cash position of HKD 431,000,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 263,500,000 on March 31, 2025[65] - The company's cash and bank balances as of September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 467,500,000, an increase from HKD 367,800,000 on March 31, 2025[65] - Approximately 70.4% of the company's cash, bank balances, bonds, and securities investments are denominated in HKD and USD, while 28.0% are in RMB[66] - The company has no bank borrowings as of the report date, having fully repaid its bank loans after September 30, 2025[65] Investments and Assets - The company holds a 61.15% stake in Profit Stability Investments Limited, a subsidiary registered in the British Virgin Islands[9] - The company has obtained a total asset value of approximately RMB 918.9 million (equivalent to about HKD 1,003.2 million) for its cemetery assets as of September 30, 2025, with approximately 2,490 burial plots and 520 niches available for sale[60] - The company recorded a pre-tax net income of HKD 3 million from investments during the period, including realized gains of HKD 90.3 million from the sale of investments[62] - The company’s investment properties experienced a fair value loss of HKD 5,627,000 during the period[22] - The fair value gain on financial assets for 2025 was HKD 2,468,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 775,000 in 2024[25] Operational Highlights - The main business activities include property development, investment, hotel management, and cemetery operations[8] - The company’s operating segments include property development, securities investment, and other businesses, with a focus on resource allocation based on performance[21] - The total property sales amount was approximately HKD 83,100,000, with rental and management fee income of about HKD 11,300,000[44] - Selling and promotional expenses increased by approximately 34.2% to about HKD 16,100,000, primarily due to sales commissions recorded during the review period[43] Risk Management - The group continues to face various financial risks, including credit risk, liquidity risk, cash flow and fair value interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and price risk[14] - There have been no significant changes in cash outflows related to financial liabilities compared to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025[15] - The group believes that the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the interim financial data are similar to their fair values[18] - There were no significant changes in the economic or market conditions affecting the fair value of the group's financial assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2025[18] Corporate Governance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code and established an audit committee to oversee financial reporting and risk management[71] - The group adopted new accounting standards effective from April 1, 2025, but does not expect any significant impact on its financial performance or position[12] - As of September 30, 2025, the group assessed that the adoption of revised accounting standards would not result in any major changes to its accounting policies or presentation of financial data[13] Employee and Community Engagement - As of September 30, 2025, the company employed 69 staff members and provided various employee benefits, including discretionary bonuses and medical insurance[69]
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