Financial Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 1,429,188,000, an increase of 44.7% compared to HKD 988,291,000 for the same period in 2022[4] - The cost of services provided was HKD 1,420,951,000, resulting in a gross profit of HKD 8,237,000, compared to a gross profit of HKD 3,726,000 in the previous year[4] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 3,050,000, significantly improved from a loss of HKD 12,410,000 in the same quarter of 2022[4] - The net loss for the period was HKD 3,191,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 13,907,000 in the prior year, indicating a reduction in losses[4] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.82, improved from HKD 3.53 in the same quarter of 2022[6] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 13,218,000, compared to HKD 32,775,000 in the previous year, reflecting a significant decrease[6] - The company recorded revenue of approximately HKD 1,429,190,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of about 44.61% compared to HKD 988,290,000 in the same period of 2022[23] - Gross profit increased from HKD 3,730,000 in 2022 to HKD 8,240,000 in 2023, with the overall gross margin rising from 0.38% to 0.58%[23] - Other income for the period was approximately HKD 980,000, up from HKD 780,000 in 2022, primarily from interest income and gains from the sale of fixed assets[23] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 3,070,000 for the period, a decrease from HKD 13,240,000 in the same period of 2022[24] Revenue Sources - Revenue from fresh produce and agricultural products trading was HKD 1,387,328,000, compared to HKD 977,522,000 in 2022[12] - Revenue from mining and construction services was HKD 40,577,000, a significant increase from HKD 9,006,000 in the previous year[12] - Revenue from fresh agricultural product trading reached approximately HKD 1,387,330,000, an increase from HKD 977,520,000 in the previous year, accounting for 97.07% of total revenue[31] Expenses and Costs - The company incurred administrative and other operating expenses of HKD 9,540,000, down from HKD 11,480,000 in 2022[23] - Financing costs decreased to HKD 320,000 from HKD 470,000 in the previous year[23] - The company recorded a tax expense of HKD 140,000, significantly lower than HKD 1,500,000 in 2022[23] Strategic Direction - The company continues to focus on its core business areas, including fresh product trading and coal mining services, as part of its strategic direction[9] - The group plans to expand its trading business to include other products, aiming to diversify revenue sources and enhance its business portfolio[38] - The board anticipates stable revenue from coal mining and construction services despite challenges such as rising production costs and intense market competition[36] Corporate Governance - The company has established an Audit Committee consisting of four independent non-executive directors to oversee financial reporting and internal controls[51] - The company is committed to maintaining high levels of corporate governance to enhance shareholder value[49] - The board includes three executive directors and four independent non-executive directors as of the report date[51] Management and Leadership - The company has not appointed a new CEO since the previous CEO resigned in January 2021, with responsibilities currently shared among executive directors[49] - The company is reviewing its board structure to determine the need for a suitable candidate to fill the CEO position[49] Financial Position - As of September 30, 2023, total equity attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 333,182,000, down from HKD 346,085,000 at the beginning of the quarter[7] - The group recorded a fair value loss of approximately HKD 2,400,000 on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss during the period[33] - The outstanding balance of loans granted ranges from approximately HKD 300,000 to HKD 7,000,000, with annual interest rates between 6.0% and 18.0%[29] - The group has approximately RMB 12,000,000 in unsecured loans at a fixed annual interest rate of 5.5% provided by an independent third party to support its operations[35] - As of September 30, 2023, the top five borrowers accounted for 46.77% of the total principal amount of the group's loan portfolio and 50.86% of accounts receivable[29] - The group will continue to monitor the creditworthiness of borrowers and take necessary actions to minimize credit risk associated with its lending business[36] Other Information - The company did not recommend the distribution of dividends for the period, consistent with the previous year[20] - The financial results are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations[10] - The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period have been reviewed by the Audit Committee, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[51] - The group has temporarily suspended heating services in Tianjin due to fluctuations in international commodity and energy prices, with no revenue recorded from this segment during the period[30] - The board remains optimistic about the demand for imported fruits and quality agricultural products in China, driven by increasing purchasing power and living standards[38] - The company recorded a foreign exchange loss of HKD 10,027,000 related to the translation of overseas operations, compared to a loss of HKD 18,868,000 in the same period last year[6]
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