Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the group reported total revenue of HKD 147,368,000, a 2.5% increase from HKD 143,662,000 for the same period in 2022[8]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 20,560,000, down 13.3% from HKD 23,657,000 year-on-year[8]. - The net profit attributable to equity holders for the six months was HKD 3,502,000, a decrease of 18.3% compared to HKD 4,286,000 in the previous year[8]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were 0.29 HK cents, down from 0.36 HK cents in the same period last year[8]. - The adjusted profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 4,531,000, compared to HKD 5,642,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decrease of 19.7%[29][31]. - The company reported a net profit after tax of HKD 3,502,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 4,286,000 in the previous year, representing a decline of 18.3%[29][43]. - The group's profit attributable to equity holders decreased by approximately HKD 0.79 million to about HKD 3.50 million for the reporting period[89]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from installation services for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 50,398,000, an increase of 12.3% from HKD 44,700,000 in the same period of 2022[34]. - The increase in revenue was primarily driven by a rise of approximately HKD 5.01 million in installation service revenue during the reporting period[77]. - The segment profit for installation services was HKD 12,777,000, while for alteration and addition works it was HKD 7,398,000, and for maintenance services it was HKD 385,000, totaling HKD 20,560,000[29]. Expenses and Costs - The group reported a decrease in administrative and other operating expenses to HKD 15,335,000 from HKD 17,172,000 year-on-year[8]. - Administrative and other operating expenses decreased by approximately HKD 1.84 million or 10.72% to about HKD 15.33 million, mainly due to reduced employee salary costs and professional fees[84]. - The cost of revenue increased by approximately HKD 6.80 million or 5.67% to about HKD 126.81 million, primarily due to labor shortages and rising material and labor costs[82]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately HKD 3.10 million or 13.09% to about HKD 20.56 million, with a gross profit margin declining from 16.47% to 13.95%[83]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2023, total assets amounted to HKD 264,372,000, slightly down from HKD 266,308,000 as of March 31, 2023[10]. - The group’s cash and cash equivalents were HKD 38,175,000, a decrease from HKD 39,356,000 at the end of the previous fiscal year[10]. - Trade and other receivables decreased to HKD 42,183,000 from HKD 48,918,000 as of March 31, 2023[10]. - The company’s total other income and gains for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 810,000, compared to HKD 670,000 in the previous year, an increase of 20.9%[35]. - The total debt amounted to approximately HKD 40.92 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 39.05 million as of March 31, 2023[90]. - Total liabilities from bank borrowings as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 37,185,000, compared to HKD 34,171,000 as of March 31, 2023[57]. Cash Flow - The net cash used in operating activities was HKD 1,801,000, compared to HKD 1,377,000 for the same period last year, indicating a decline in cash flow from operations[13]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 38,175,000, down from HKD 43,706,000 at the end of the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 12.7%[13]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 225,000, contrasting with a net cash outflow of HKD 14,000 in the previous year[13]. Shareholder Information - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[44]. - The company has a total of 1,200,000,000 shares issued, with major shareholders holding significant stakes, including Mr. Pan Zhengqiang with 508,500,000 shares, representing 42.37%[114]. - Major shareholders include Success Step, holding 418,500,000 shares (34.87%), and Noble Capital, holding 391,500,000 shares (32.63%) as of September 30, 2023[115]. Operational Challenges - The company faced challenges due to a shortage of skilled labor, rising material and labor costs, and intense competition in the bidding process within the construction industry in Hong Kong[77]. - The company’s operational performance is sensitive to fluctuations in production costs, including employee salaries and raw material prices, which could significantly impact profitability[107]. - The company relies on progress payments from clients, which may not be received in full or on time, potentially affecting cash flow and financial performance[107]. Corporate Governance - The company is committed to good corporate governance to enhance shareholder value[121]. - The chairman and CEO roles are held by the same individual, which is considered appropriate by the board for effective management[121]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors as of September 30, 2023[124]. - The board of directors has confirmed compliance with the trading code for securities transactions during the reporting period[120].
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