Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 25,200,000, an increase from HKD 22,603,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a growth of about 11.1%[6] - Gross profit for the same period was approximately HKD 11,000,000, improving from HKD 8,357,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in gross margin[6] - The net profit after tax for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 33,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 997,000 for the same period in 2022, marking a turnaround in profitability[6] - The company reported a basic loss per share of HKD 0.01 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 0.20 in the same period last year[10] - The company reported a loss of HKD 985,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 1,010,000 in the same period last year, indicating a slight improvement[13] - The profit attributable to owners for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 48,000, compared to a loss of about HKD 985,000 in the same period of 2022, mainly due to increased gross margin[98] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board of directors decided not to declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[6] - The group did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the same period in 2022[61] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 78,259,000, a slight decrease from HKD 80,121,000 as of March 31, 2023[12] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 19,855,000 from HKD 20,843,000, reflecting improved financial management[12] - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company increased to HKD 69,732,000 from HKD 69,591,000, showing a stable equity position[12] - The total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 92,724,000, a slight decrease from HKD 94,294,000 as of March 31, 2023[42] - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 22,945,000, a decrease from HKD 24,681,000 as of March 31, 2023[42] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 7,916,000 from HKD 12,940,000, indicating a need for monitoring liquidity[12] - Cash flow from operating activities showed a net outflow of HKD 2,300,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net inflow of HKD 308,000 in the previous year, reflecting a significant decline[16] - The company had cash and cash equivalents of HKD 7,916,000 at the end of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 13,883,000 at the same time last year, representing a decrease of approximately 43%[17] - As of September 30, 2023, the group's cash and bank balances were approximately HKD 7,900,000, a decrease of about HKD 5,000,000 from HKD 12,900,000 as of March 31, 2023[100] Cost Management - The company has implemented more effective cost control measures, contributing to the improvement in gross profit margin[6] - The group’s service costs remained at approximately HKD 14,200,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to increased direct labor costs and reduced subcontracting expenses[95] - Gross profit increased by approximately 31.5% from about HKD 8,400,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to about HKD 11,000,000 for the same period in 2023, driven by improved gross margin and reduced subcontracting costs[95] Segment Performance - The segment performance showed a profit of HKD 10,989,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, up 31.3% from HKD 8,357,000 in the previous year[40] - The segment revenue from the Green Building Certification Consulting was HKD 16,138,000, representing a 17.5% increase from HKD 13,715,000 in the previous year[40] - The green building certification consulting segment contributed approximately 64.0% to the overall revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023[78] - Revenue from green building certification consulting rose by 17.7% to approximately HKD 16,100,000, driven by new contracts and significant progress in ongoing projects[90] - Revenue from sustainable development and environmental consulting increased by 11.4% to approximately HKD 4,900,000 due to an increase in the number of new contracts[90] - Revenue from acoustic, noise, and vibration control consulting grew by approximately 3.0% to about HKD 2,100,000, attributed to an increase in new contracts[90] - Revenue from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consulting decreased by 15.6% to approximately HKD 2,100,000 due to intense market competition[91] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, the group’s directors and senior executives held approximately 373,100,800 shares, representing 53.19% of the company[126] - Gold Investments holds a significant stake of 360,850,800 shares, representing 51.44% of the company[132] - Choy Wei Ling holds 54,965,800 shares, accounting for 7.84% of the total shares[132] - City Beat Limited owns 42,776,200 shares, which is 6.10% of the company's shares[132] - The major shareholders, including Gold Investments, have confirmed compliance with the non-competition agreement[135] - No major shareholders or their associates have interests in any competing businesses as of September 30, 2023[135] Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all provisions of the corporate governance code during the reporting period[138] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, including Mr. Li Yongsen (chairman), Professor Lin Jianzhi, and Ms. Wang Qilian, responsible for providing independent opinions on financial reporting processes[143] - The audit committee has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the group and discussed matters related to audit, internal control, and financial reporting with management[143]
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