Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 195,631,000, a 36.5% increase from HKD 143,388,000 in the same period of 2022[3] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 12,913,000, slightly up from HKD 12,621,000, indicating a gross margin improvement[3] - The company recorded a net loss of HKD 4,300,000 for the six months, compared to a loss of HKD 3,785,000 in the prior year, reflecting a 13.6% increase in losses[3] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the six months was HKD 1.79 cents, compared to HKD 1.89 cents in the previous year[3] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 4,300,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 3,785,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase in losses[33] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 363,671,000, down from HKD 373,410,000 as of March 31, 2023[5] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 164,070,000 from HKD 168,406,000, showing a reduction of 2%[5] - The company’s equity attributable to owners was HKD 146,641,000, down from HKD 150,941,000, indicating a decrease of 2.8%[6] - The company’s total liabilities increased significantly, with a notable rise in trust receipt loans from HKD 3,577,000 to HKD 6,898,000[11] Cash Flow - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to HKD 27,907,000 from HKD 59,335,000, a decline of 52.9%[5] - The net cash used in operating activities for the first half of 2023 was HKD 23,159,000, an increase of 35.8% compared to HKD 17,070,000 in the prior year[10] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 35,596,000, up from HKD 27,907,000 at the beginning of the period, reflecting a net increase of 27.7%[11] - The company reported a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 448,000, compared to a net inflow of HKD 5,407,000 in the same period last year[11] - Financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 7,821,000, compared to a net inflow of HKD 5,367,000 in the previous year, indicating a shift in financing strategy[11] Revenue Segments - For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the revenue from customer contracts in the engineering contracting and related business was HKD 96,049,000, an increase from HKD 74,638,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of 28.5%[18] - The construction business segment generated revenue of approximately HKD 191,937,000, up 35.3% from HKD 141,828,000 for the same period last year[53] - The securities investment segment reported income of approximately HKD 1,593,000, a significant increase of 934% from a loss of approximately HKD 191,000 in the previous year[53] - The property investment segment recorded revenue of approximately HKD 297,000, a decrease of about 1.7% from HKD 302,000 for the same period last year[53] - The lending business segment achieved revenue of approximately HKD 1,804,000, an increase of about 24.5% from HKD 1,449,000 in the previous year[53] Operational Focus and Strategy - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to enhance future performance[3] - The group plans to continue its balanced development in the construction business in Hong Kong and Macau, focusing on prudent bidding strategies to address industry challenges[91] - The group aims to attract larger corporate clients and diversify its customer base, capitalizing on the upward trend in construction and building expenditures in Hong Kong[95] - The group is actively developing its lending business, believing it will provide positive impacts and returns despite increasing market competition in Hong Kong[101] Corporate Governance - The company has established an Audit Committee to oversee financial controls and risk management, consisting of three independent non-executive directors[128] - The company has committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to enhance stakeholder confidence and drive business growth[126] - The company has adopted corporate governance practices in line with GEM Listing Rules since its listing date[126] Employee and Administrative Expenses - The total employee benefits expenses, including directors' remuneration, amounted to approximately HKD 12,790,000, an increase from HKD 11,454,000 in the same period last year[109] - Administrative expenses rose by approximately HKD 1,400,000 or 7.7%, totaling about HKD 19,600,000[72] Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The group will take prudent measures to manage its investment portfolio in light of recent market volatility and weakness[104] - The board will regularly review the investment property portfolio in light of recent economic instability, ensuring strategic alignment with market conditions[100]
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