Financial Performance - The financial results presented are for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024 [11]. - The Group's revenue decreased from approximately HK$183.2 million to approximately HK$138.8 million, representing a decrease of approximately 24.2% [25]. - The gross profit margin decreased from approximately 7.7% to approximately 4.9%, primarily due to increased subcontractor fees and lower margins on new tendered projects [31]. - The total comprehensive expense for the Period was approximately HK$5.1 million, a shift from a profit of approximately HK$2.2 million in the Corresponding Period [40]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of approximately HK$5.1 million for the period, a decline from a total comprehensive income of about HK$2.2 million in the corresponding period, primarily due to a decrease in revenue and gross profit [44]. - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2025, decreased to HK$138,767,000, down 24.2% from HK$183,166,000 in the same period of 2024 [63]. - Gross profit for the same period was HK$6,787,000, representing a decline of 51.7% compared to HK$14,060,000 in 2024 [63]. - Loss before taxation was HK$5,567,000, compared to a profit of HK$2,408,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant downturn [63]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HK$5,089,000, contrasting with a profit of HK$2,235,000 in the prior year [63]. Cash and Liquidity - As of December 31, 2025, the Group had total bank balances and cash of approximately HK$20.7 million, down from approximately HK$59.4 million as of June 30, 2025 [41]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$20,654,000, a decrease from HK$59,448,000 at the beginning of the period [68]. - Net cash used in operating activities was HK$39,102,000, a reduction from HK$65,842,000 in the same period last year [67]. - The Group's gearing ratio was approximately 0.3% as of December 31, 2025, compared to 0.6% as of June 30, 2025 [42]. - The total liabilities decreased from HK$12,949,000 as of June 30, 2025, to HK$7,133,000 as of December 31, 2025 [110]. Business Operations - The Group specializes in passive fire protection works, focusing on the design, selection, procurement, and installation of materials to prevent the spread of fire, heat, or smoke [18]. - The Group has over 20 years of experience in the passive fire protection industry, providing services through its subsidiaries, Easy Smart Engineering Limited and Easy Smart Maintenance Engineering Limited [18]. - There has been no significant change in the business operations of the Group during the reporting period [19]. - Passive fire protection works include the use of fire rated boards, fire resistant paints, and fire resistant plasters, which are essential for building safety [18]. - The Group's passive fire protection works are designed to function without requiring detection or activation upon fire detection [18]. - The Group's services include ancillary works, such as metal works for supporting frames and fixings of passive fire protection materials [18]. - The Group's focus on passive fire protection aligns with industry standards, as general contractors typically do not undertake these specialized works [13]. - The Group anticipates that government-initiated projects will remain the driving momentum for the Hong Kong construction industry in the coming years [23]. - The Group plans to explore business diversification opportunities in other industries, including healthcare and medicine, to mitigate risks associated with the construction sector [24]. Employee and Administrative Costs - The total staff cost incurred by the company for the period was approximately HK$8.1 million, compared to approximately HK$10.9 million for the corresponding period [60]. - The company employed a total of 61 full-time employees as of December 31, 2025, a decrease from 66 full-time employees as of December 31, 2024 [60]. - Administrative expenses were reduced to HK$10,052,000 from HK$11,250,000, reflecting cost control measures [63]. - The short-term employee benefits for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are HK$1,408,000, a decrease of 10.7% from HK$1,577,000 for the same period in 2024 [119]. - The total remuneration for directors and key management for the six months ended December 31, 2025, is HK$1,444,000, down from HK$1,613,000 in 2024 [119]. Share Capital and Dividends - As of December 31, 2025, the company had issued share capital of HK$4,080,000 and a total of 408,000,000 ordinary shares, with bank balances and cash totaling approximately HK$20.7 million, down from HK$59.4 million as of June 30, 2025 [45]. - No dividends were declared or paid during the six months ended December 31, 2025 [100]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 [122]. - The Company adopted a Share Option Scheme on April 12, 2023, aimed at incentivizing employees and retaining talent, with a maximum of 10% of issued shares available for options without prior shareholder approval [143]. - No share options have been granted, exercised, cancelled, or lapsed since the adoption of the Share Option Scheme, with 40,800,000 options available for grant, representing 10% of the total issued share capital [145]. Corporate Governance - The Company is committed to high standards of corporate governance to safeguard shareholder interests and enhance corporate value [146]. - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code during the reporting period, although the roles of Chairman and CEO are held by the same individual, Mr. Ng Wing Woon Dave [148]. - The Audit Committee was established on April 12, 2023, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with the Listing Rules [164]. - The interim financial results for the period were unaudited but reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and adequate disclosures [165]. - All Directors have confirmed compliance with the Model Code regarding securities transactions during the reporting period [153]. Related Party Transactions - Related party transactions included purchases of direct materials from Tanda International Company Limited amounting to HK$2,221,000 in 2024, which is not applicable for 2025 [120]. - Interest expenses on lease liabilities for Mr. Ng Wing Woon Dave amounted to HK$23,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared to HK$10,000 in 2024 [121]. - The balance of lease liabilities for Mr. Ng Wing Woon Dave as of December 31, 2025, is HK$255,000, down from HK$745,000 in 2024 [121]. Market and Industry Outlook - The Group's operations are primarily based in Hong Kong, with all revenue generated and non-current assets located in the same region [89]. - The Group's financial information is prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 and does not include all information required in annual consolidated financial statements [72]. - The Group has applied amendments to HKFRS Accounting Standards for the first time, which had no material impact on financial performance [78].
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