Revenue and Profitability - The revenue from the procurement and sale of cassava chips increased to approximately HKD 836 million, a rise of about 90.6% compared to HKD 438.7 million in the same period last year[7]. - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 848,398,000, a 89% increase from HKD 449,210,000 in the same period of 2024[40]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 93,708,000, compared to HKD 34,046,000 in 2024, reflecting a significant improvement[40]. - The company reported a profit of HKD 9,172,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of HKD 14,984,000 in the previous year[41]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 1.7, a recovery from a loss of HKD 1.5 per share in 2024[40]. - The pre-tax profit for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 10,022,000, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 17,971,000 in the same period of 2024[61]. Costs and Expenses - The gross profit for the period rose to approximately HKD 81.8 million from HKD 24.7 million in the previous year, with a gross margin of approximately 9.8%, up from 5.6%[9][10]. - The cost of sales and distribution increased to approximately HKD 39.8 million, compared to HKD 16.1 million in the same period last year, primarily due to higher procurement and sales volumes[11]. - The administrative expenses for the period were approximately HKD 32.9 million, up from HKD 25.8 million in the previous year[12]. - The financing costs increased to approximately HKD 28.9 million from HKD 15.1 million, mainly due to interest on amounts payable to non-controlling interests[13]. Assets and Liabilities - Current assets as of September 30, 2025, were approximately HKD 214.5 million, a decrease from HKD 712.4 million as of March 31, 2025[15]. - The current liabilities decreased to approximately HKD 521.7 million from HKD 1,044.6 million as of March 31, 2025[16]. - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 660,220,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 652,093,000 as of March 31, 2025[42]. - Non-current assets totaled HKD 967,426,000 as of September 30, 2025, down from HKD 984,372,000 as of March 31, 2025[42]. - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 824,717,000, down from HKD 1,347,244,000 as of March 31, 2025[55]. Cash Flow - The net cash inflow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 425.763 million, compared to HKD 226.821 million for the same period in 2024, representing an increase of approximately 88%[46]. - The net cash outflow from financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 478.474 million, compared to HKD 156.145 million in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in financing activities[46]. - The company’s investment activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 41.748 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 3.500 million in the previous year[46]. Equity and Reserves - The company reported a net profit of HKD 10.072 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of HKD 9.038 million in the previous period[44]. - As of September 30, 2025, total equity attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 463.428 million, down from HKD 483.951 million as of April 1, 2024[44]. - The company’s total reserves decreased to HKD 454.742 million as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 539.767 million in the previous year[45]. Operational Highlights - The total number of employees was approximately 220, with total employee costs for the period around HKD 10.1 million[18]. - The group has a total storage capacity of approximately 600,000 tons for cassava chips, enhancing market coverage and business growth[24]. - The construction of a factory in Laos for producing and selling cassava starch is nearing completion, expected to start production within the year[25]. - The group aims to reduce unit costs and increase gross margins through expanded procurement networks in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia[24]. - The company operates in three segments: procurement and sales of cassava chips, property investment, and hotel and serviced apartment operations in mainland China and Hong Kong[52]. Shareholder Information - Major shareholder Mr. Zhu holds a total of 360,520,715 shares, representing 61.66% of the company's issued share capital[28]. - The company has maintained at least 25% of its issued share capital held by the public as of the report date[34]. Compliance and Governance - The group has adopted a code of conduct regarding securities trading by directors, ensuring compliance with the listing rules[37]. - The board approved the financial statements for publication on November 28, 2025[71]. Market Performance - Revenue from sales to external customers for tapioca chips was HKD 835,982,000, representing a 90% increase from HKD 438,684,000 in the previous year[59]. - Revenue from the mainland China market reached HKD 837,082,000, a substantial increase from HKD 440,884,000 in the previous year[56]. - Total rental income increased to HKD 3,139,000 from HKD 2,300,000, marking a growth of 36.5%[59]. - The company reported a significant increase in other income to HKD 23,663,000, up from HKD 10,710,000 in the previous year[60]. Other Financial Metrics - The fair value loss on investment properties was HKD 5,745,000, slightly lower than the loss of HKD 5,780,000 in the previous year[40]. - Other comprehensive income for the period totaled HKD 7,743,000, a significant recovery from a loss of HKD 20,523,000 in 2024[41]. - The company’s foreign exchange loss from operations was HKD 345,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025[44]. - The depreciation of property, plant, and equipment for the period was HKD 9,520,000, compared to HKD 6,980,000 in the previous year[61].
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