Revenue and Growth - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was approximately HKD 64.8 million, an increase of about 60.8% compared to HKD 40.3 million in the same period of 2021[10] - The group reported a revenue of HKD 64.812 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 40.268 million for the same period in 2021, representing a growth of 61%[31] - Average revenue per project rose by 40% to approximately HKD 2.1 million, compared to HKD 1.5 million in the same period of 2021[8] - Revenue from commercial projects surged by 262.0% to HKD 33.3 million, compared to HKD 9.2 million in the same period of 2021[8] - For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the total revenue from design and renovation services was HKD 64,328,000, an increase of 61.9% compared to HKD 39,776,000 for the same period in 2021[61] Project and Operational Performance - The number of projects completed increased by 19.2% to 31 projects, up from 26 projects in the same period of 2021[5] - The number of office projects increased by 33.3% to 16, while commercial projects rose by 42.9% to 10[5] - The revenue from maintenance and after-sales services for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HKD 484,000, slightly up from HKD 443,000 in the same period of 2021[61] - Contract assets related to design and renovation services increased to HKD 23,898,000 as of June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 9,349,000 as of December 31, 2021, reflecting a significant growth[86] - Contract liabilities for design and renovation services decreased to HKD 7,456,000 as of June 30, 2022, from HKD 11,155,000 as of December 31, 2021, suggesting improved project completion rates[86] Financial Performance - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was approximately HKD 7.0 million, a decrease of about 23.1% from HKD 9.1 million in the same period of 2021[13] - Gross profit margin decreased from approximately 22.5% to 10.9% due to unfavorable economic conditions and increased material costs[13] - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was approximately -HKD 3.7 million, an improvement from -HKD 7.1 million in the same period of 2021[14] - The company recorded a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 5.0 million, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 10.4 million in the same period of 2021[14] - Total comprehensive expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2022, amounted to HKD (5,795) thousand, a decrease from HKD (11,019) thousand in the previous year[34] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2022, the group had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HKD 11.6 million, down from HKD 27.4 million as of December 31, 2021[16] - The net cash used in operating activities was HKD (15,520) thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HKD (12,105) thousand in the previous year[46] - The company recorded a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 440 thousand, a recovery from a cash outflow of HKD (367) thousand in the prior year[46] - The current ratio as of June 30, 2022, was approximately 0.99, compared to 1.1 as of December 31, 2021[16] - The company recorded a net current liability of HKD 405,000 as of June 30, 2022, indicating potential liquidity concerns[53] Expenses and Cost Management - Total operating expenses decreased to approximately HKD 12.0 million from HKD 18.2 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to reduced employee benefits and advertising costs[13] - The group incurred a total employee benefit expense of approximately HKD 8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, down from HKD 10.4 million for the same period in 2021[28] - Advertising costs for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were HKD 235,000, a significant decrease from HKD 3,038,000 in the same period of 2021, reflecting a reduction of approximately 92.24%[71] - Total other income for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HKD 245,000, down from HKD 294,000 in the same period of 2021, representing a decrease of approximately 16.67%[67] - The total expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were HKD 3,547,000, a decrease from HKD 7,774,000 in the same period of 2021, indicating a reduction of approximately 54.45%[71] Shareholder and Equity Information - The issued and paid-up share capital as of June 30, 2022, was HKD 100,000,000, with a total share premium of HKD 131,924,000[91] - The total equity attributable to owners of the company decreased from HKD 23,334 thousand to HKD 18,458 thousand, reflecting the overall loss during the period[38] - The company did not declare any interim dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2022, consistent with the previous year[22] - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the six months ending June 30, 2022[140] Management and Corporate Governance - The audit committee, established on June 15, 2016, consists of three independent non-executive directors and is responsible for reviewing financial statements and internal control procedures[142] - The company relies heavily on the management team for business operations and performance[127] - The total remuneration for key management personnel in 2022 was HKD 1,463,000, a substantial increase from HKD 702,000 in 2021[106] Risks and Future Outlook - The company faces significant risks including the inability to secure new contracts, which could materially impact financial performance[127] - The company is implementing various measures to enhance its overall sales network and effective cost control to improve profit margins and operating cash flow[53] - The company continues to seek alternative financing methods and bank loans to meet its existing financial obligations and future capital expenditures[53] Investments and Market Presence - The company has successfully acquired 60% equity in ACE Architectural and Interior Design Limited, enhancing its market presence since November 2017[109] - The company has allocated HKD 6,840,000 (12%) of the net proceeds for acquiring larger-scale design and renovation projects[125] - The company has focused on increasing brand awareness and marketing effectiveness, investing in advertising across various platforms[120] - The company has maintained a cautious approach to utilizing remaining listing proceeds, delaying further expenditures to align with market conditions[122] - The company has engaged in various charitable contributions to enhance its corporate image and community presence[120]
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