Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2022, the company reported revenue of HKD 138,385,192, an increase from HKD 124,659,453 in the same period last year, representing a growth of approximately 11.5%[15] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 41,637,613, slightly up from HKD 41,014,735, indicating a marginal increase of 1.5%[15] - The company recorded a pre-tax profit of HKD 6,510,506, a significant decrease from HKD 54,653,145 in the previous year, reflecting a decline of approximately 88.1%[18] - The net profit attributable to the company's owners was HKD 3,798,830, down from HKD 51,222,830, marking a decrease of about 92.6%[18] - The basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 1.7, compared to HKD 22.7 in the previous year, a decline of approximately 92.5%[18] - The total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HKD 10,272,346, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 53,962,016 in the previous year, reflecting a significant decline[20] Revenue Segments - The group's revenue from property investment, development, and leasing/hotel operations for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 138,385,892[47] - The revenue from the production and distribution of plastic packaging materials for the same period was HKD 124,659,453[47] - Revenue from goods sales was HKD 123,657,078, up from HKD 107,599,251, reflecting a growth of approximately 15%[61] - The plastics packaging materials segment reported revenue of HKD 123,700,000, an increase of HKD 16,100,000 compared to HKD 107,600,000 in the previous period[130] Expenses and Costs - The cost of goods sold for the period was HKD 80,912,034, compared to HKD 67,064,434 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of about 21%[72] - Total finance costs increased to HKD 3,506,426 from HKD 2,372,633, marking a rise of approximately 48%[68] - Administrative expenses rose to HKD 28,011,764 from HKD 24,877,100, an increase of approximately 8.6%[15] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 49,506,690, a significant recovery from a cash outflow of HKD 35,387,695 in the same period last year[30] - The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 17,365,258, compared to a much larger decrease of HKD 96,590,694 in the prior year[30] - The company's cash and cash equivalents were HKD 61,000,000 as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 83,500,000 as of March 31, 2022[134] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2022, total assets amounted to HKD 1,150,685,174, compared to HKD 1,144,156,496 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a slight increase of 0.5%[23] - The company's total liabilities decreased from HKD 486,245,530 as of March 31, 2022, to HKD 340,370,026 as of September 30, 2022, indicating a reduction of approximately 30%[23] - The carrying value of the group's trade and other receivables was HKD 105,627,949 as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 154,769,751 as of March 31, 2022, indicating a decrease of 31.7%[90] Equity and Shareholder Information - The total equity attributable to owners of the company was HKD 1,053,756,492 as of September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 1,063,882,292 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a decline of approximately 1%[25] - Major shareholders include Junyun International Limited with 26.37% ownership (59,435,758 shares) and Xinlong Investment Limited with 16.60% ownership (37,416,000 shares) as of September 30, 2022[161] - The company did not recommend any interim dividend for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[73] Operational Insights - The group is divided into three operational segments: property investment and hotel operations, production and distribution of plastic packaging materials, and brokerage and securities financing[44] - The company is adopting a cautious approach to business development to mitigate risks and maintain healthy growth amid current market instability[141] - The group anticipates stable rental income from its diversified property portfolio despite global economic uncertainties, including inflation and geopolitical tensions[141] Risk Management - The company will continue to monitor foreign exchange risks closely and consider hedging strategies when significant risks arise[136] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its economic growth forecast for the coming year, reflecting concerns over rising inflation and potential recession[146] Employee and Management Information - The group currently has 272 employees as of September 30, 2022, down from 278 on March 31, 2022[139] - The total remuneration for key management personnel increased from HKD 5,294,974 in the previous year to HKD 9,954,022, representing an increase of approximately 88.5%[113]
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