Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$29,321,000, an increase of 16.5% compared to HK$25,190,000 for the same period in 2022[10]. - Gross profit for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$5,748,000, representing a significant increase of 118.1% from HK$2,623,000 in the previous year[10]. - Loss before tax for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$6,160,000, a reduction of 48.5% compared to HK$11,959,000 for the same period in 2022[12]. - Loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company was HK$6,160,000, down from HK$11,959,000 in the previous year, indicating improved financial performance[12]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$0.04, compared to HK$0.08 for the same period in 2022[12]. - The Group's total comprehensive loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company was HK$6,142,000, down from HK$11,806,000 in the previous year[12]. - The company reported a loss for the period of HK$6,160,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HK$11,959,000 for the same period in 2022, indicating a 48.3% improvement[20]. - The Group recorded a loss of approximately HK$6.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a reduction from a loss of HK$12.0 million in the same period last year[161]. - The decrease in loss was attributed to an increase in gross profit and a reduction in expected credit loss allowances[162]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue for the period includes income from design, fitting out, engineering, procurement services, rental services, wine sales, and interest income from money lending[44]. - The Group's revenue analysis for the period highlights income from various segments, including construction equipment leasing and fine wine sales[45]. - For the three months ended September 30, 2023, total segment revenue was HK$15,601,000, an increase of 15.8% compared to HK$13,474,000 in the same period of 2022[47]. - Revenue from design, fitting out, and engineering services for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$20,409,000, slightly down by 1.5% from HK$20,710,000 in 2022[52]. - Rental and installation services income from leasing of construction equipment increased significantly to HK$7,193,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, up 84.5% from HK$3,901,000 in 2022[52]. - The sale of fine and rare wines generated revenue of HK$1,450,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HK$283,000 in the same period of 2022, marking a substantial increase of 413.5%[52]. - The financial services business segment generated revenue of HK$269,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HK$296,000 in the same period of 2022[54]. - The Group's total revenue increased primarily due to the growth in construction equipment leasing and wine merchandising businesses, while the design, fitting out, and engineering services revenue remained stable compared to the previous year[148]. Cost Management - Administrative expenses decreased to HK$12,390,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, down from HK$13,843,000 in the previous year, reflecting cost control measures[10]. - Central administrative costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, amounted to HK$4,554,000, which reflects the company's ongoing operational expenses[54]. - The Group's total salaries, wages, and other benefits (excluding directors' emoluments) for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were HK$2,516,000, down from HK$2,857,000 in 2022, reflecting a 11.9% decrease[71]. - The Group's contribution to defined contribution plans (excluding directors) for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$83,000, down from HK$123,000 in 2022, indicating a 32.5% decrease[71]. - Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HK$3,103,000, down from HK$3,371,000 in 2022, showing an 8% decrease[72]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2023, the total assets less current liabilities amounted to HK$48,763,000, a decrease of 13.9% from HK$56,577,000 as of March 31, 2023[17]. - The net current assets increased to HK$31,909,000, compared to HK$31,154,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of 2.4%[17]. - The total equity as of September 30, 2023, was HK$41,840,000, down from HK$47,982,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of 12.8%[17]. - The company’s inventories increased to HK$1,619,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HK$1,304,000 as of March 31, 2023, marking a rise of 24.2%[17]. - The lease liabilities decreased significantly from HK$6,816,000 as of March 31, 2023, to HK$2,220,000 as of September 30, 2023, a reduction of 67.5%[17]. - The company’s trade and other payables increased to HK$21,321,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HK$19,320,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating an increase of 10.4%[17]. - Total assets as of March 31, 2023, amounted to HK$73,599,000, while total liabilities were HK$31,759,000[57]. - The total liabilities for the financial position as of March 31, 2023, were HK$36,418,000[59]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$6,755,000, up from HK$5,915,000 at the beginning of the period, representing an increase of 14.2%[23]. - The company generated net cash from operating activities of HK$3,853,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net cash used of HK$2,534,000 in the same period of 2022[23]. - The company’s cash flow from investing activities was HK$896,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HK$432,000 in the same period of 2022, showing an increase of 107.4%[23]. - The Group's cash and bank balances increased to HK$6,755,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HK$5,915,000 as of March 31, 2023, marking an increase of about 14.2%[115]. Strategic Initiatives - The Company continues to explore new strategies for market expansion and product development to enhance future performance[8]. - The Group is actively seeking new projects and negotiating with contractors to sustain its design, fitting out, and engineering services business[168]. - Management is actively negotiating new projects to improve the lease out rate and increase average rental prices to pre-COVID-19 levels[174]. - The Group aims to develop steady and sustainable business operations by building relationships with existing customers and seeking new contractors[175]. - The Group has received more sales orders in the wine business and will continue to seek potential customers[177]. Shareholder and Capital Management - The Company proposed a share consolidation where every five existing shares will be consolidated into one share and plans to raise approximately HK$36 million through a rights issue[124]. - The rights issue will involve the issuance of 156,780,000 rights shares at a subscription price of HK$0.23 per share[124]. - The Group did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2023, consistent with the previous year[85]. - The Group did not have any significant capital commitments as of the end of the reporting period[127]. Loan and Credit Management - The Group has established comprehensive money lending policies to ensure risk management and safeguard shareholders' interests[193]. - The loan application process includes document verification, credit risk assessment, and approval stages to ensure thorough evaluation[194]. - The Group considers the credit risk and the risk of breaching relevant laws regarding anti-money laundering to be relatively low, with measures in place to mitigate these risks[199]. - All loans must be approved on a case-by-case basis, including standardized know-your-customer procedures and due diligence processes[200].
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