Financial Performance - Revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HK$62,018,000, a decrease of 18.4% compared to HK$76,034,000 in the same period of 2024[9] - Gross profit for the same period increased to HK$13,647,000, up 217.5% from HK$4,293,000 year-on-year[9] - The net loss before tax for the six months was HK$30,827,000, an improvement from a loss of HK$47,040,000 in the previous year, representing a 34.6% reduction[9] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HK$29,210,000, compared to HK$33,436,000 in the same period last year, indicating a 12.8% improvement[10] - Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing and discontinued operations was HK$8.86, compared to HK$13.58 in the previous year, reflecting a 34.5% improvement[10] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 30,827,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of HKD 47,040,000 for the same period in 2024, representing a 34.5% improvement in losses year-over-year[15] - The company’s total comprehensive expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 29,210,000, compared to HKD 33,436,000 for the same period in 2024[13] - The segment performance showed a total loss of HKD 13,737,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of HKD 48,278,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating an improvement of approximately 71.5%[34] - The pre-tax loss from continuing operations for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 30,827,000, compared to a loss of HKD 47,040,000 in the previous year, reflecting a reduction of about 34.5%[35] - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 26,818,000, a decrease from a loss of HKD 41,130,000 in the previous year, with a basic loss per share of HKD 0.0886 compared to HKD 0.1358 last year[84] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2025, totaled HK$438,960,000, a slight increase from HK$434,036,000 as of March 31, 2025[12] - Current assets decreased to HK$199,405,000 from HK$220,679,000, indicating a decline of 9.6%[12] - Current liabilities increased to HK$582,474,000 from HK$572,155,000, reflecting a rise of 1.8%[12] - The net asset value decreased to HK$51,761,000 from HK$80,971,000, a decline of 36.0%[12] - As of September 30, 2025, the company had total current liabilities of HKD 383,069,000, which includes HKD 112,770,000 in bank loans and HKD 263,818,000 in lease liabilities due to legal claims[18] - The company’s total equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 146,329,000 as of September 30, 2025, down from HKD 173,208,000 as of April 1, 2025[13] - The company’s cash flow from operating activities showed a net cash outflow of HKD 30,827,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025[15] - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 638,365,000, a decrease of 2.5% from HKD 654,715,000 on March 31, 2025[96] - Current assets and current liabilities were HKD 199,405,000 and HKD 582,474,000 respectively, resulting in a current ratio of approximately 0.34[98] - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to 63.5% from 44.9%, reflecting a rise in bank borrowings to HKD 120,770,000 from HKD 111,354,000[99] Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 62,018,000, a decrease of 18.4% compared to HKD 76,034,000 for the same period in 2024[27] - Trade revenue significantly dropped to HKD 11,133,000 from HKD 46,549,000, representing a decline of 76.1% year-over-year[28] - Revenue from port and port-related services was HKD 23,258,000, slightly down from HKD 24,724,000, a decrease of 5.9%[27] - Equity and insurance brokerage income surged to HKD 27,627,000 from HKD 4,761,000, marking an increase of 480.5%[27] - The geographical breakdown of revenue shows HKD 34,391,000 from China (excluding Hong Kong), down from HKD 71,273,000, a decrease of 51.7%[28] - The revenue recognition for the six months ended September 30, 2025, included HKD 38,760,000 recognized at a point in time and HKD 23,258,000 recognized over time[28] Legal and Compliance Issues - The company is involved in significant litigation related to a sale and leaseback arrangement, with a claim for damages totaling approximately HKD 57,623,000[73] - The company is involved in a legal dispute regarding three oil tank sale and leaseback contracts, with claims for damages totaling RMB 58,465,000, RMB 58,850,000, and RMB 58,850,000, respectively, plus late payment penalties[74] - A civil lawsuit has been filed against the company for a loan dispute, with a principal amount claimed of RMB 110,658,000 and late payment penalties amounting to RMB 31,373,000 as of September 30, 2024[75] - The company believes it is unlikely to bear legal responsibility for the loan principal and related penalties due to the nature of the agreements[76] - The company is appealing a court ruling related to the oil tank lease dispute, which requires payment of remaining lease amounts totaling RMB 52,800,000 for each of the three leases[74] - The company has submitted a mediation proposal as requested by the court in the oil tank lease dispute[74] - The company’s board believes it is unlikely to incur legal liabilities related to the construction costs and arbitration fees claimed by the construction company[78] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for the separation of roles between the Chairman and the CEO[129][132] - Mr. Cheng has held both the Chairman and CEO positions since September 30, 2017, which the board believes enhances efficiency in business planning and implementation[132] - The company continues to comply with the applicable corporate governance code provisions[136] - The audit committee has reviewed the company's unaudited interim results for the six months ended September 30, 2025[141] - The company has adopted the standard code for securities transactions by directors and confirmed compliance during the reporting period[139] Future Plans and Strategies - The company plans to enhance its existing business segments by expanding product ranges and seeking new business opportunities amid a volatile global economic environment[109] - The oil and petrochemical division is facing profit volatility due to external factors such as overcapacity and geopolitical tensions, with management closely monitoring global economic conditions[110] - The company aims to maximize the utilization of oil storage tanks by seeking funding opportunities for new berth construction[109] - The investment banking business in Mauritius has seen increased revenue contributions, with plans for further expansion in this area[110] - The group plans to sell underperforming assets and businesses as necessary, following the recent sale of its insurance brokerage subsidiary, Baode Insurance Brokerage Co., Ltd.[111] - A strategic partnership with the National Pipeline Group is expected to officially launch later this year or early next year, with the group's terminal becoming the only seaport entry point for the National Pipeline in Guangxi Province[111] - The partnership is anticipated to significantly increase the business volume of the group's terminal and storage facilities by greatly reducing transportation costs for customers and partners[111] Shareholder Information - The company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the current period[127] - The company has outstanding debts totaling approximately RMB 100 million to Lianwei (Shanghai) Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., RMB 33 million to China Communications Construction Company, and RMB 100 million to Guilin Bank[125] - The company has an existing share option plan effective for ten years, allowing for the issuance of up to 20,182,828 shares, representing 6.67% of the company's issued share capital[118] - The share option plan aims to incentivize qualified individuals contributing to the group's growth and development[119] - The maximum number of shares that may be issued upon the exercise of all unexercised options under the share option plan shall not exceed 30% of the company's issued share capital[119] Management and Compensation - Management compensation for the six months ended September 30, 2025, totaled HKD 5,392,000, a slight increase from HKD 5,292,000 in the previous year[65] - The company has maintained its accounting policies without any objections from the audit committee[141]
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