Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was approximately HKD 22,600,000, an increase from HKD 20,905,000 for the same period in 2021, representing a growth of about 8.1%[4] - Gross profit for the same period was approximately HKD 8,400,000, compared to HKD 9,166,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of about 8.4%[4] - The net loss after tax for the six months was approximately HKD 1,000,000, a slight improvement from a net loss of HKD 1,100,000 in the prior year[4] - Other income increased significantly from approximately HKD 300,000 to HKD 1,500,000, primarily due to government subsidies under the COVID-19 prevention fund[4] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 1,367,000, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 915,000 in the previous year[7] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 0.20, compared to a profit of HKD 0.14 per share in the same period last year[7] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 1,071 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of HKD 1,026 million for the same period in 2021[10] - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 1,010,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, slightly improved from a loss of HKD 1,026,000 in the previous year[41] - The net loss attributable to owners for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was approximately HKD 1,000,000, a slight improvement from a loss of HKD 1,100,000 in the same period of 2021[101] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 13,883 million from HKD 16,449 million as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a decline of approximately 15.6%[9] - Operating cash flow for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 308 million, a significant improvement from a cash outflow of HKD 4,158 million in the same period of the previous year[13] - The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 2,566,000 for the period, compared to a decrease of HKD 4,671,000 in the prior year[14] - As of September 30, 2022, total assets amounted to HKD 97,274 million, a decrease from HKD 97,253 million as of March 31, 2022[9] - The company's total equity as of September 30, 2022, was HKD 72,281 million, down from HKD 73,914 million as of March 31, 2022, indicating a decrease of about 2.2%[9] - The company's total liabilities decreased to HKD 19,765 million from HKD 21,121 million, reflecting a decline of about 6.4%[9] Revenue Segmentation - The company’s revenue contributions from its four business segments were approximately 60.7% from green building certification consulting, 19.6% from sustainable development and environmental consulting, 8.8% from acoustics, noise and vibration control, and 10.9% from environmental, social, and governance reporting and consulting[80] - Revenue from green building certification consulting surged by 43.9%, rising from approximately HKD 9,500,000 to approximately HKD 13,700,000, primarily due to new contracts and significant progress in ongoing projects[94] - Revenue from sustainable development and environmental consulting decreased by 15.1%, from approximately HKD 5,200,000 to approximately HKD 4,400,000, mainly due to a reduction in the number of new contracts awarded[94] - Revenue from acoustic, noise, and vibration control consulting dropped by approximately 39.5%, from approximately HKD 3,300,000 to approximately HKD 2,000,000, largely due to project delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic[95] - Revenue from environmental, social, and governance reporting and consulting fell by 13.8%, from approximately HKD 2,900,000 to approximately HKD 2,500,000, attributed to intense market competition[95] Expenses and Liabilities - The company reported an increase in administrative expenses, totaling approximately HKD 9,914,000 for the six months, compared to HKD 9,943,000 in the previous year[6] - The cost of services rose by approximately 21.4% from HKD 11,700,000 to HKD 14,200,000, primarily due to increased subcontracting costs for ecological and environmental monitoring services[98] - Gross profit decreased by about 8.8% from HKD 9,200,000 to HKD 8,400,000, attributed to higher subcontracting and direct labor costs[98] - The company’s total liabilities increased to HKD 24,993,000 as of September 30, 2022, from HKD 21,339,000 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a rise of 17.4%[43] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has maintained compliance with all corporate governance codes during the six months ending September 30, 2022[145] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the financial reporting procedures and discussed financial matters with management[152] - The company has adopted a securities trading code for directors, ensuring adherence to trading standards as of September 30, 2022[147] - The role of the chairman and CEO was separated on July 1, 2022, with the appointment of Mr. Hu Bojie as CEO[145] - The company has confirmed that there are no circumstances requiring disclosure under GEM Listing Rules as of September 30, 2022[149] Market Position and Future Plans - The company aims to enhance its market position by leveraging the growing demand for sustainable building practices driven by government regulations[77] - The company aims to expand its business into Southeast Asia, having established new companies in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia to provide tailored services[86] - The company plans to offer comprehensive green finance, sustainable development strategies, and ESG consulting services, including compliance and due diligence services[88] - The demand for ESG consulting services is expected to increase due to strengthened disclosure requirements, which will expand the company's business scope in this area[88] - The company is actively seeking business development opportunities to expand its carbon reduction consulting services in response to rising market demand[92] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2022, the beneficial ownership of shares by Ms. Guo and Mr. Hu in the company is approximately 370,055,799 shares, representing 52.75% of the total shares[133] - Gold Investments, a company registered in the British Virgin Islands, holds 360,850,800 shares, accounting for 51.44% of the total shares[139] - Dr. Huang Yonghao holds 54,580,800 shares, which is 7.78% of the total shares[139] - City Beat Limited owns 42,776,200 shares, representing 6.10% of the total shares[139] Employee and Operational Updates - The total number of employees increased from 68 to 76 as of September 30, 2022, reflecting the company's commitment to maintaining good relations with its workforce[106] - The company has fully resumed operations post-COVID-19, with no significant impact on its financial performance expected as of the report date[131] - The company will continue to monitor the developments of COVID-19 and assess its impact on financial conditions and operational performance[131]
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