Financial Performance - Revenue for the third quarter of 2021 was HKD 36,850,000, an increase of 11.0% compared to HKD 33,101,000 in the same period of 2020[6] - Gross loss for the third quarter was HKD 2,389,000, compared to a gross profit of HKD 1,275,000 in the same quarter of 2020[6] - Operating loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 16,377,000, significantly higher than HKD 3,831,000 for the same period in 2020[6] - The company reported a net loss attributable to owners of HKD 5,349,000 for the third quarter, compared to a loss of HKD 378,000 in the same quarter of 2020[6] - Total comprehensive loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 16,068,000, compared to HKD 2,788,000 for the same period in 2020[6] - Total revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 108,981,000, an increase of 23.3% compared to HKD 88,458,000 for the same period in 2020[15] - Construction contract revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 36,850,000, up from HKD 32,316,000 in the same period of 2020, representing a growth of 14.5%[15] - The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 16.1 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 2.8 million for the same period in 2020, representing an increase in loss of about 474.6%[31] - Revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was approximately HKD 109.0 million, an increase of about 20.3% from approximately HKD 90.6 million for the same period in 2020[33] - The cost of sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was approximately HKD 106.6 million, an increase of about 31.1% from approximately HKD 81.3 million for the same period in 2020[35] - Gross profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was approximately HKD 2.4 million, a decrease of about 74.2% from approximately HKD 9.3 million for the same period in 2020, resulting in a gross margin decline from approximately 10.3% to 2.2%[36] Expenses and Costs - The company incurred finance costs of HKD 131,000 in the third quarter, down from HKD 368,000 in the same period of 2020[6] - The group reported a total finance cost of HKD 510,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, down from HKD 1,182,000 in the same period of 2020[22] - The deferred tax expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 819,000, compared to HKD 2,225,000 for the same period in 2020[24] - The company’s administrative expenses for the third quarter were HKD 3,253,000, a decrease from HKD 3,726,000 in the same quarter of 2020[6] Equity and Financing - The company’s total equity as of December 31, 2021, was HKD 73,272,000, an increase from HKD 62,616,000 as of December 31, 2020[8] - The company completed a rights issue on May 3, 2021, raising approximately HKD 25 million, which will be used to repay overdue payables and bank loans[41] - The company completed the placement of new shares on September 21, 2021, raising approximately HKD 7.3 million net after expenses, with a net issue price of HKD 0.162 per share[45] - The proceeds from the placement were allocated as follows: HKD 4.3 million for repaying overdue payables exceeding 180 days and HKD 3 million for general working capital[47] - As of December 31, 2021, HKD 3 million of the net proceeds had been utilized for general working capital, while the remaining HKD 4.3 million was planned for repaying overdue payables[48] Business Operations and Strategy - The company plans to continue investing in machinery and equipment for its foundation engineering business[11] - The company plans to invest in human resources and information systems to enhance operational capabilities and efficiency in foundation and drilling works[32] - The company aims to improve operational efficiency and profitability while actively seeking potential business opportunities to expand revenue sources[32] - The overall industry outlook remains challenging due to uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting supply chains and labor availability[32] Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted the GEM Listing Rules regarding securities trading by directors, confirming compliance for the nine months ending December 31, 2021[61] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ending December 31, 2021, and found them to comply with applicable accounting standards and GEM Listing Rules[69] - The company has established a stock option plan effective from September 22, 2017, which will remain valid for ten years unless revoked or amended[62] - The maximum number of unexercised stock options that can be granted under the stock option plan is capped at 10% of the company's issued shares at any time[64] - The company has complied with all applicable provisions of the corporate governance code as of the nine months ending December 31, 2021[66] - The audit committee consists of independent non-executive directors, ensuring proper oversight of financial reporting and internal controls[67] - The company has a governance structure in place to ensure transparency and accountability in its operations[68] - The chairman and executive directors are actively involved in the company's governance and strategic direction[70] Shareholder Matters - The board did not recommend any dividend for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, consistent with the previous year[27] - The company did not recommend the payment of dividends for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, consistent with the same period in 2020[39] - The company announced a share consolidation on January 14, 2022, proposing to consolidate every 5 existing shares into 1 consolidated share, pending shareholder approval[49] - A rights issue was proposed on January 14, 2022, to issue 81,000,000 rights shares at HKD 0.55 per share, aiming to raise approximately HKD 44.6 million[50] - The rights issue is expected to strengthen the company's capital base and improve its financial position without increasing debt or financing costs[50] Market and Competition - Major customers contributing over 10% of total revenue included Customer 1 with HKD 13,776,000 and Customer 2 with HKD 38,108,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2021[22] - The company reported no competition or conflict of interest involving its directors, controlling shareholders, or major shareholders during the nine months ended December 31, 2021[59] - No new business opportunities that could constitute competition with the company's existing and future business were reported during the nine months ended December 31, 2021[60] - There were no purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities by the company or its subsidiaries during the nine months ended December 31, 2021[58]
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