Financial Performance - For the first half of the fiscal year 2026, the company reported revenue from gaming, hotel, dining, leasing, and related services of approximately HKD 305 million, an increase of about HKD 23 million or 8% compared to HKD 282 million for the same period in fiscal year 2025[5] - The net profit attributable to the company's owners for the first half of fiscal year 2026 was approximately HKD 12 million, down from HKD 16 million in the same period of fiscal year 2025[5] - The total comprehensive income for the first half of fiscal year 2026 was approximately HKD 49 million, compared to HKD 25 million for the first half of fiscal year 2025[5] - The company generated adjusted EBITDA of approximately HKD 39 million for the first half of fiscal year 2026, compared to HKD 44 million for the same period in fiscal year 2025[5] - The basic earnings per share for the first half of fiscal year 2026 were HKD 1.44 cents, down from HKD 1.95 cents in the same period of fiscal year 2025[5] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 16.87 million for the first half of fiscal year 2026, compared to HKD 21.87 million for the same period in fiscal year 2025[6] - The group’s pre-tax profit for the six months was HKD 16,873,000, a decrease of 22.8% from HKD 21,866,000 in the same period last year[15] - The adjusted net profit for the first half of the fiscal year 2026 is HKD 11,605,000, compared to HKD 15,693,000 in the same period of fiscal year 2025, reflecting a decrease[75] - The adjusted EBITDA for the first half of fiscal year 2026 is HKD 31,246,000, slightly up from HKD 30,387,000 in the same period of fiscal year 2025[75] Revenue Breakdown - The gaming business revenue reached HKD 218,447,000, up 11.4% from HKD 196,118,000 year-over-year[20] - Gaming revenue for the first half of fiscal year 2026 was approximately HKD 218,447,000, an 11% increase from HKD 196,118,000 in the first half of fiscal year 2025[39] - The total revenue from hotel operations was HKD 86,675,000 in the first half of fiscal year 2026, a slight increase of 1.3% from HKD 85,544,000 in the first half of fiscal year 2025[41] - Revenue from external customers in the Czech Republic was HKD 242,849,000, representing a 10.4% increase from HKD 219,861,000 in the previous year[18] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2025, total assets amounted to HKD 695,489,000, an increase from HKD 669,371,000 as of March 31, 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.3%[7] - Total liabilities were reported at HKD 120,859,000, a marginal increase from HKD 120,105,000, showing a growth of about 0.6%[8] - The net asset value increased to HKD 574,630,000 from HKD 549,266,000, marking a rise of approximately 4.6%[8] - The company reported a cash balance of HKD 249,078,000, down from HKD 286,855,000, indicating a decrease of about 13.2%[7] - The company has a bank loan liability of HKD 40,082,000, reduced from HKD 45,243,000, reflecting a decrease of approximately 11.5%[8] - The total bank borrowings amounted to approximately HKD 49 million as of September 30, 2025, with 34% of the borrowings subject to floating interest rates[55] Operational Metrics - The average daily win per slot machine was HKD 1,524 in the first half of fiscal year 2026, up from HKD 1,510 in the same period of fiscal year 2025, reflecting a 0.9% increase[40] - The gaming table win rate increased to 26.9% in the first half of fiscal year 2026, compared to 23.6% in the first half of fiscal year 2025[40] - The average daily total win per gaming table rose to HKD 4,820 in the first half of fiscal year 2026, compared to HKD 3,801 in the same period of fiscal year 2025, reflecting a 26.7% increase[40] - The average occupancy rate across all hotels increased to 59% in the first half of fiscal year 2026, compared to 58% in the same period of fiscal year 2025, representing a 1.7% improvement[45] - The average revenue per available room (RevPAR) across all hotels was HKD 428 in the first half of fiscal year 2026, a 2% increase from HKD 420 in the first half of fiscal year 2025[45] Expenses and Cost Management - Operating expenses for the first half of fiscal year 2026 were approximately HKD 210 million, an increase of 8% compared to HKD 195 million in the first half of fiscal year 2025, driven mainly by increased employee benefits expenses[48] - Employee benefits expenses rose to HKD 104 million in the first half of fiscal year 2026, a 10% increase from HKD 95 million in the same period of fiscal year 2025[49] - Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by 35% to HKD 15 million in the first half of fiscal year 2026, compared to HKD 11 million in the first half of fiscal year 2025[51] - The decline in EBITDA was primarily due to reduced performance in the hotel, dining, and leasing businesses, as well as foreign exchange losses[76] - The group has initiated a performance improvement plan targeting the affected segments, including suspending non-peak dining services and optimizing procurement processes[76] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to actively seek similar physical casino opportunities in Europe and other jurisdictions in Asia to expand its business[4] - The company is preparing to open its fourth casino in Mikulov, Czech Republic, with operations expected to start by December 2025, pending final government approvals[71] - The company is actively seeking new opportunities through acquisitions and/or bidding for new gaming licenses to expand its operations in Europe, Asia, and other markets[71] - The company emphasizes cost control and execution of transformation strategies as primary objectives to address rising operational expenses[71] - The company plans to allocate part of its unutilized funds to higher-risk investments, such as high-yield bonds, to optimize investment returns[69] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the principles and provisions of the corporate governance code as per the listing rules, ensuring compliance and maintaining high standards of corporate governance[79] - The audit committee, composed of four independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the company[80] Miscellaneous - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the first half of fiscal year 2026[5] - The group has no contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2025[65] - There were no significant investments or acquisitions of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the six months ended September 30, 2025[64] - The interim report for the six months ending September 30, 2025, will be published on the appropriate platforms and sent to shareholders as necessary[82]
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