Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 1,576,054,000, representing a 120.7% increase compared to HKD 714,234,000 in 2024[3] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 57,771,000, up 31.9% from HKD 43,786,000 in 2024[3] - Profit attributable to equity holders for the period was HKD 7,143,000, down 22.6% from HKD 9,233,000 in 2024[4] - Operating profit for the six months was HKD 10,947,000, slightly up from HKD 10,703,000 in the previous year[4] - The overall gross profit margin decreased from approximately 6.1% to 3.7% during the same period[30] - Profit attributable to equity holders decreased by approximately HKD 2.1 million or 22.6% to about HKD 7.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 9.2 million for the same period in 2024[30] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to HKD 1,181,234,000 from HKD 781,237,000, reflecting a significant growth in receivables[5] - Non-current assets rose to HKD 233,072,000 from HKD 141,105,000, primarily due to increased property, plant, and equipment[5] - Current liabilities surged to HKD 790,289,000 from HKD 304,510,000, indicating a substantial increase in payables and borrowings[5] - The company's total equity as of September 30, 2025, was HKD 610,523,000, slightly up from HKD 607,730,000[6] - Accounts receivable increased to HKD 851.4 million as of September 30, 2025, from HKD 424.2 million as of March 31, 2025[24] - The company reported a total of HKD 45.9 million in accounts payable as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 29.9 million as of March 31, 2025[25] - The total bank and other borrowings increased significantly to approximately HKD 378.1 million from HKD 8.0 million, indicating a substantial rise in financing activities[45] Expenses and Costs - The group's service costs for the same period were approximately HKD 1,518.3 million, representing 96.3% of total revenue, an increase of 2.4% from 93.9% in the previous year[36] - Administrative expenses increased by HKD 8.7 million or 22.5%, totaling approximately HKD 47.4 million, which accounted for 3.0% of total revenue[38] - Interest income for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 382, a significant decrease from HKD 4,492 in 2024[16] - The company incurred financing costs of HKD 2,190 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 485 in 2024[16] - Deferred tax expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 1,614, an increase from HKD 985 in 2024[17] Capital Expenditure and Investments - The company purchased property, plant, and equipment for approximately HKD 107.4 million during the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 11.0 million in 2024[23] - The total capital expenditure for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 107.4 million, compared to HKD 11.0 million for the same period in 2024, mainly for acquiring vehicles for street cleaning services[48] Business Operations and Strategy - The company operates a single business segment providing cleaning and related services in Hong Kong[11] - The group successfully secured multiple large street cleaning contracts across various districts, enhancing its government line business[32] - The security services business rapidly developed since its launch in October 2023, acquiring several large residential and government contracts, expected to drive future growth[34] - The group aims to enhance service quality and expand revenue sources, with a focus on digital transformation and exploring artificial intelligence applications[34] Cash Flow and Financial Management - The group's cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 261.3 million as of September 30, 2025, down from HKD 302.6 million, indicating a need for careful cash flow management[43] - As of September 30, 2025, the company's debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 62.9%, a significant increase from 1.7% on March 31, 2025, primarily due to new borrowings for vehicle purchases and operational funding[46] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[19] - The board did not declare any interim dividend for the period, consistent with the previous period[54] - The company complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions during the period[56] - The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial information was reviewed by the audit committee and independent auditors[57] Employment and Workforce - The company employed over 13,000 staff as of September 30, 2025, an increase from over 10,000 employees on March 31, 2025[53] Contingent Liabilities and Legal Matters - The company had contingent liabilities related to performance guarantees amounting to approximately HKD 319.3 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 257.1 million on March 31, 2025[51] - The estimated claims related to ongoing litigation amounted to approximately HKD 2.54 million as of September 30, 2025, down from HKD 2.96 million on March 31, 2025[52] Securities Transactions - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the period[55]
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