Financial Performance - The Group's revenue for the first quarter grew by 17% year-on-year to HK$108 million[22] - Profit after tax increased by more than double year-on-year to approximately HK$2.6 million[22] - For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the company's revenue increased by 17% year-on-year to HK$107.65 million, compared to HK$92.04 million in the same period last year[35] - The gross profit for the same period rose by 33.6% to HK$7.70 million, with a gross profit margin of 7.2%, up from 6.3%[35] - Profit before income tax surged by 183.5% to HK$3.05 million, compared to HK$1.07 million in the previous year[35] - Profit attributable to owners of the company increased by 221.4% to HK$2.01 million, up from HK$0.63 million[35] - Basic and diluted earnings per share rose by 218.8% to HK$1.02, compared to HK$0.32 in the prior year[35] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$2.33 million, compared to HK$0.53 million in the previous year[38] - Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the Company rose to HK$1,803,000 in Q1 2023 compared to HK$442,000 in Q1 2022, marking an increase of 308%[39] - Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to owners of the Company increased to HK$1.02 in Q1 2023 from HK$0.32 in Q1 2022, reflecting a growth of 218.75%[39] - The mainland China business revenue increased by more than 7 times year-on-year, successfully turning losses into profits[27] - The Group recorded a profit of approximately HK$2.6 million for the Current Period, compared to a profit of approximately HK$0.8 million for the Previous Period[141] Market Conditions - The Asian Development Bank revised Hong Kong's economic growth forecast for 2023 from 3.6% to 4.7%[21] - The recovery of the tourism and transportation industries contributed to the positive economic outlook for Hong Kong[21] - The rental gap between districts in Hong Kong has narrowed considerably, incentivizing enterprises to upgrade their offices[21] - The Grade A commercial leasing market in Hong Kong is experiencing a recovery due to the completion of new commercial properties[21] - The macro environment continues to improve, supporting business expansion for enterprises in Hong Kong[21] - Total leasing transactions in the Grade A office market in Hong Kong increased by 13.8% in the first half of the year, indicating a more active market[114] - The gradual easing of pandemic impacts is expected to drive demand in the decoration market as companies accelerate expansion and upgrade office spaces[116] Business Operations - The number of projects increased from 37 in the same period last year to 58 during the Current Period[22] - The Group capitalized on market recovery by securing more and larger service contracts[22] - The company has secured 58 projects in the first quarter, up from 37 projects in the same period last year, reflecting a strong recovery in business volume[24] - The company remains optimistic about the commercial property leasing market in Hong Kong and mainland China, driven by talent acquisition measures and the development of key business districts[29] - The Group's operations are primarily focused in Hong Kong, with business expansion initiated in the PRC since May 2018[62] - The Group's financial performance is assessed as a single operating segment, emphasizing the provision of interior fit-out solutions[62] Cost Management - The Company maintained stringent control of costs and expenses, contributing to improved profitability[22] - The company has actively strengthened its subcontractor portfolio during the pandemic to reduce costs while maintaining service quality[28] - Subcontracting charges for the period were HK$90,680,000, an increase of 15.5% from HK$78,489,000 in the previous year[75] - The Group's direct margin reflects overall project profitability before accounting for other fixed costs, indicating a focus on improving project efficiency[131] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 9.8% to approximately HK$5.5 million from approximately HK$6.1 million in the Previous Period[138] - Finance costs decreased by approximately 42.9% to approximately HK$20,000 from approximately HK$35,000 in the Previous Period[139] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2023, Mr. Wong Sai Chuen holds 112,500,000 shares, representing 56.25% of the issued share capital of the company[169] - Ms. Hui Man Yee, Maggie, as the spouse of Mr. Wong Sai Chuen, is also deemed to be interested in 112,500,000 shares, equating to 56.25% of the issued share capital[170] - Madison Square International Investment Limited, a company wholly owned by Mr. Wong, is the beneficial owner of 112,500,000 shares, which is 56.25% of the company's issued share capital[178] - J&J Partner Investment Group Limited holds 37,500,000 shares, representing 18.75% of the issued share capital[178] - Mr. Wong Kin Kei has an interest in a controlled corporation holding 37,500,000 shares, also 18.75% of the issued share capital[178] - As of June 30, 2023, no other directors or chief executives had interests or short positions in any shares or underlying shares of the company[173] - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the current period, except for trustee purchases under the Share Award Scheme[183] - All shares mentioned are held in long position, indicating a positive outlook on the company's performance[171] - The company has not been notified of any other persons with interests or short positions in the shares as recorded in the register[181] Financial Reporting - The company has not applied any new and revised HKFRSs that are not yet effective for the current period, ensuring consistency in financial reporting[55] - The unaudited financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2023, has been prepared in accordance with applicable Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards[47] - No new accounting standards were applied during the reporting period that would have a significant impact on the financial statements[59] - The Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$107.7 million for the three months ended 30 June 2023, representing an increase of approximately 17.0% compared to HK$92.0 million for the same period in 2022[108] - Revenue from Hong Kong customers was HK$101,748,000, up 11.5% from HK$91,336,000 in 2022, while revenue from the PRC increased significantly to HK$5,903,000 from HK$707,000[66]
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