Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, amounted to approximately HK$140.4 million, representing an increase of approximately 3.5% compared to HK$135.7 million in the corresponding period in 2021[11]. - Loss attributable to owners of the Company for the same period was approximately HK$57.8 million, an increase of approximately 37.6% compared to HK$42.0 million in 2021[11]. - Basic loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HK7.60 cents, compared to HK5.53 cents in the corresponding period in 2021[11]. - The Group's gross profit decreased from approximately HK$2.6 million in the first half of 2021 to a gross loss of approximately HK$22.8 million in the first half of 2022, resulting in a gross profit margin decline from approximately 1.9% to a gross loss margin of approximately 16.2%[43]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss for the period of HK$64,888,000, compared to HK$42,355,000 in the previous year[130]. - Operating loss increased to HK$57,848,000 from HK$42,183,000 year-on-year, reflecting a worsening operational performance[130]. - Total assets decreased to HK$441,110,000 as of June 30, 2022, down from HK$461,170,000 at the end of 2021[135]. - Total equity decreased to HK$130,622,000 from HK$195,510,000 at the end of 2021, indicating a decline in shareholder value[135]. - Current liabilities increased to HK$303,597,000 from HK$261,578,000, reflecting a rise in short-term financial obligations[137]. - Cash and bank balances significantly decreased to HK$3,434,000 from HK$20,911,000, indicating liquidity challenges[135]. Revenue Breakdown - In the first half of 2022, the foundation works and ancillary services projects generated revenue of approximately HK$27.5 million, a decrease from approximately HK$96.3 million in the first half of 2021[23]. - The general building works segment contributed revenue of approximately HK$10.1 million in the first half of 2022, compared to HK$8.5 million in the same period of 2021[24]. - The renewable energy business saw a significant revenue increase to approximately HK$96.0 million in the first half of 2022, up from approximately HK$11.6 million in the first half of 2021[26]. - The e-commerce business generated approximately HK$5.5 million in revenue in the first half of 2022, down from HK$18.6 million in the same period of 2021[31]. - The building information modeling business contributed approximately HK$1.3 million in revenue for the first half of 2022, compared to HK$0.8 million in the first half of 2021[35]. - Revenue from construction contracts amounted to HK$140,007,000, a slight increase from HK$135,446,000 in the previous year[161]. - Revenue from renewable energy systems surged to HK$95,579,000, up from HK$11,322,000, indicating a growth of over 746%[161]. - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong was HK$31,474,000, significantly down from HK$104,716,000 in the previous year[186]. - Revenue from the PRC increased to HK$102,770,000, up from HK$31,031,000 in the same period last year[186]. Project Delays and Challenges - The Group's construction project in Saipan has faced delays due to inclement weather, visa policy changes, design alterations, and COVID-19 impacts[15][16]. - The completion date for the Saipan project has been extended multiple times, with the latest expected completion in the 2020 financial year[15]. - The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted construction-related supply chains, affecting material and labor availability[16]. - The completion of a major construction project has been delayed to December 2023 due to a new advisory services agreement with a renowned hotel brand management company[20]. - The project originally scheduled for completion in 2020 has faced multiple delays due to adverse weather, changes in design, and COVID-19 related supply chain disruptions[18]. - The construction works under the building work business were significantly delayed due to the fifth wave of the pandemic, resulting in increased construction costs[64]. Financial Ratios and Position - The Group's current ratio decreased from 1.6 as of December 31, 2021, to 1.3 as of June 30, 2022[52]. - The gearing ratio increased from 22.9% as of December 31, 2021, to 50.4% as of June 30, 2022[52]. - The net debt to equity ratio rose from 12.0% as of December 31, 2021, to 46.1% as of June 30, 2022[52]. - The Group's interest coverage ratio was (95.6) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to (40.0) for the corresponding period in 2021[52]. - Current ratio decreased from 1.6 as of December 31, 2021, to 1.3 as of June 30, 2022, due to a decrease in cash and bank balances and an increase in amounts due to the immediate holding company[53]. - Gearing ratio increased from 22.9% as of December 31, 2021, to 50.4% as of June 30, 2022, primarily due to a decrease in equity[56]. - Net debt to equity ratio rose from 12.0% as of December 31, 2021, to 46.1% as of June 30, 2022[56]. Corporate Governance and Management - The Board did not recommend the payment of a dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2022, consistent with the previous year[11]. - The Group did not have any significant investments, material acquisitions, or disposals of subsidiaries during the six months ended June 30, 2022[62]. - The Company complied with all applicable code provisions as set out in the Corporate Governance Code during the six months ended June 30, 2022[111]. - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited interim financial report for the six months ended June 30, 2022 with no disagreements noted[126]. - On 30 June 2022, Dr. Lin Tat Pang was appointed as an independent non-executive Director and chairman of the remuneration committee[117]. - On 30 June 2022, Ms. Yip Man Shan resigned as a non-executive Director[118]. - The Company adopted the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors, and all Directors confirmed compliance during the period[113]. - There were no material subsequent events undertaken by the Company or the Group after 30 June 2022 up to the date of this interim report[116]. Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The Group has entered a memorandum of understanding with Huaji Science and Technology to expand its business into China's smart fisheries market, leveraging technological achievements for revenue growth[74][77]. - The development of digital agriculture and the marine economy presents substantial growth opportunities for the Group's e-commerce business, aligning with national development strategies[75]. - The Group has increased its investment in research and development, signing contracts for various projects in smart city and transportation sectors, enhancing its building information modeling services[81][82]. - Future strategies include diversifying investments into quality industries and exploring new technologies to promote sustainable development and contribute to economic transformation[83][84]. - Increased investment in the new energy market is anticipated due to favorable national policies and cost reductions, although there are risks of deteriorating profitability amid intensified competition[73][76]. Shareholding Structure - Dr. Ho Chun kit Gregory holds 448,000 shares, representing 22.4% of total interests in CT Vision Investment Limited[90]. - Mr. Wu Rui owns 156,000 shares, accounting for 7.8% of total interests in CT Vision Investment[90]. - CT Vision Investment holds 389,160,000 shares, which is 51.15% of the company's total shareholding[94]. - Condover Assets Limited has a beneficial interest of 71,880,000 shares, equating to 9.45% of the company's shareholding[94]. - Forwin Credit Limited and BC Financial Group Limited each hold a security interest of 71,880,000 shares, representing 9.45% of the company's shareholding[96]. - Mr. Guo Hongan has a beneficial interest of 60,000,000 shares, which is 7.89% of the total shareholding[96]. - Ms. Lin Zhiling beneficially owns 44.80% of the issued share capital of CT Vision Investment[96]. - Dr. Kan Hou Sek beneficially owns 331 shares held by Condover Assets, which is 0.03% of the issued share capital[96]. - Mr. Lee Sai Man also beneficially owns 331 shares held by Condover Assets, representing 0.03% of the issued share capital[96]. - Mr. Wong Siu Kwai holds 331 shares in Condover Assets, equivalent to 0.03% of the issued share capital[96].
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