Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2022, Chinlink International Holdings Limited recorded total revenue of HK$69.0 million, representing a drop of 28.1% compared to the previous period[10]. - The Group's total revenue for the Period was HK$69.0 million, reflecting a decrease of 28.1% from HK$96.0 million in the Previous Period[33]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HK$68,994,000, a decrease of 28.2% compared to HK$95,993,000 in the same period of 2021[177]. - Gross profit decreased to HK$52.4 million, down 20.8% from HK$66.2 million in the Previous Period, while gross profit margin increased to 76.0%[38]. - Gross profit for the period was HK$52,441,000, down 20.7% from HK$66,176,000 year-on-year[177]. - The Group recorded a loss of HK$170.7 million for the period, compared to a loss of HK$99.3 million in the previous period, primarily due to decreased gross profit from financial advisory and guarantee services[51]. - Loss before tax increased to HK$175,174,000, compared to a loss of HK$90,832,000 in the previous year, reflecting a 93.1% increase in losses[177]. - Loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company was HK$161,933,000, compared to HK$103,724,000 in the prior year, representing a 55.9% increase in losses[180]. - Total comprehensive expense for the period was HK$484,611,000, significantly higher than HK$49,509,000 in the same period last year[180]. Business Challenges - The Group faced significant challenges due to geopolitical conflicts, interest rate hikes, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which adversely affected its business operations[11]. - The presale of over 600 residential units in the Phase Two Development project was disappointing, impacting the Group's liquidity during the period[18]. - MCM Group's revenue from financial advisory services dropped to HK$6.3 million, representing a 79.4% decline from the Previous Period[27]. - Revenue from financial guarantee services was HK$3.1 million, down 56.7% compared to the Previous Period, with total outstanding guaranteed amount at RMB200.2 million[32]. - The financial advisory services faced one of the most challenging quarters, with the Hang Seng Index down over 26% year to date[27]. Asset Management and Investments - The Group disposed of its ownership in the Chinlink International Centre, generating net proceeds used for debt repayment, completed on June 30, 2022[17]. - The MCM Group, a boutique investment bank, did not meet the Group's expectations, leading to a restructuring of its investment and a shift to focus on private equity investment in the onshore China market[21]. - MCM Investment Partners Limited managed assets averaging around US$60 million, with capital deployment curtailed due to market uncertainty[28]. - The Group recorded a significant loss on disposal of a subsidiary amounting to HK$95.4 million during the Period[40]. - The Group recorded a loss on the disposal of a subsidiary amounting to HK$95,353,000, which was not reported in the previous year, highlighting potential strategic shifts[194]. Financial Position - The Group's bank balances and cash decreased significantly to HK$136.1 million from HK$251.9 million as of March 31, 2022, a decrease of HK$115.8 million[52]. - Bank and other borrowings decreased to HK$1,279.2 million from HK$1,693.8 million, a reduction of HK$414.6 million, mainly due to debt repayment from the disposal of Real King[56]. - The Group's total liabilities decreased from HK$3,593.7 million as of March 31, 2022, to HK$2,900.1 million as of September 30, 2022[75]. - The Group's total assets decreased from HK$5,569.7 million as of March 31, 2022, to HK$4,391.5 million as of September 30, 2022[75]. - The Group's net current liabilities were HK$753.4 million as of September 30, 2022, down from HK$791.0 million as of March 31, 2022, resulting in a current ratio of 0.6[70]. Market Outlook - China's GDP growth for 2022 was estimated at 3.2%, outperforming the average of 2.4% among advanced economies, indicating a positive economic outlook[101]. - The Chinese market, with a population of 1.4 billion and 400 million middle-income individuals, continues to attract foreign capital despite a shift towards self-reliance[102]. - Recent relaxation measures in China regarding property and COVID-19 controls, along with fiscal and monetary support, are expected to bolster the country's growth outlook[103]. - The easing of the zero-COVID policy and relief measures in the property sector are expected to improve the overall business environment, providing opportunities for new business development[110]. - The Group plans to diversify its income sources and strengthen its onshore private equity and asset management operations to participate in China's new development program[111]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code, except for the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive, which are held by the same individual[162]. - The Audit Committee has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Group and discussed risk management and internal control systems[170]. - The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for reviewing the structure, size, and diversity of the Board at least annually[174]. - The company has maintained a strong and consistent leadership structure, which is believed to facilitate quick and consistent decision-making[162]. Share Options and Capital Structure - The total number of shares available for issue upon the exercise of outstanding share options under the Scheme is 1,554,819, representing approximately 0.13% of the total issued shares of the Company[121]. - As of September 30, 2022, Mr. Li Weibin holds a total of 713,432,167 shares, accounting for 61.014% of the Company's issued shares[117]. - The company has a total of 1,554,819 share options available for issuance, which represents approximately 0.13% of the total issued shares of 1,169,287,752 as of September 30, 2022[124]. - The total number of share options outstanding as of September 30, 2022, is 1,554,819 after accounting for the lapsed options[128]. - The company reported a basic loss per share of HK$13.85, compared to HK$8.87 in the previous year, indicating a 56.5% increase in loss per share[180].
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