Financial Performance - For the six months ended 30 September 2023, the Group recorded revenue and other gains of approximately HK$216.9 million, an increase of 22.8% compared to HK$176.6 million in 2022[21]. - The gross profit decreased to HK$12.7 million, representing a decline of 34.1% from HK$19.3 million in the previous year[3]. - The loss attributable to the owners of the Company for the period was approximately HK$4.9 million, a significant increase of 3,024.1% compared to a loss of HK$0.2 million in 2022[3]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HK$5.6 million, compared to a loss of HK$2.1 million in the previous year[129]. - The company reported a loss of HK$4,936,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of HK$869,000 for the same period in 2022[133]. - Segment profit for the total operations was a loss of HK$3,850,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of HK$4,349,000 for the same period in 2022[172][177]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of 30 September 2023 were HK$350.7 million, reflecting an increase of 8.7% from HK$322.7 million as of 31 March 2023[3]. - Shareholders' equity as of 30 September 2023 was HK$158.5 million, a decrease of 3.4% from HK$164.0 million[3]. - The Group's current assets were approximately HK$221.2 million, an increase from HK$185.9 million as of March 31, 2023[82]. - The Group's current liabilities increased to approximately HK$138.8 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HK$98.4 million as of March 31, 2023[82]. - The gearing ratio of the Group improved to approximately 47.4% as of September 30, 2023, from 50.8% as of March 31, 2023[83]. - The company's net assets decreased from HK$162,764,000 as of March 31, 2023, to HK$157,131,000 as of September 30, 2023, a decline of about 3.9%[130]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from fitting-out projects was approximately HK$174.8 million, accounting for 81.9% of total revenue, while A&A projects generated approximately HK$38.6 million, representing 18.1% of total revenue[64]. - The Group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HK$213.3 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$37.9 million or 21.6% compared to the same period last year[64]. - For the six months ended 30 September 2023, the Group's revenue from external customers was HK$213,343,000 from Contracting, HK$2,100,000 from Building Solutions, and HK$3,481,000 from Property Investments[192]. - Major customers accounted for significant revenue, with Customer I generating HK$38,584,000, Customer II HK$37,989,000, and Customer III HK$33,609,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023[200]. Strategic Investments and Projects - The Group is focusing on expanding its strategic investments in new market sectors within the built environment[19]. - Building Solutions Limited aims to enhance the performance of the built environment through cutting-edge technology[18]. - The Group's property investments are intended to provide additional income and expand geographical reach through direct investments in physical real estate[20]. - The Group completed 5 projects and was awarded 11 projects during the same period, with a segment loss from contracting of approximately HK$1.2 million[27]. - The Group has secured two adjacent parcels of development land in Hokkaido, Japan, which are expected to have significant future potential due to their proximity to a planned Shinkansen high-speed rail station[39]. Cash Flow and Financing - Net cash used in operating activities was HK$11,723,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HK$18,174,000 for the same period in 2022, indicating an improvement in cash flow management[133]. - The net cash used in financing activities was HK$8,747, a stark contrast to the net cash inflow of HK$60,355 in the same period last year[135]. - Interest paid on bank borrowings increased to HK$2,126 from HK$600, indicating higher financing costs[135]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from HK$58,870,000 as of March 31, 2023, to HK$38,741,000 as of September 30, 2023, a decline of about 34.2%[130]. Operational Efficiency - Administrative and other operating expenses decreased by approximately HK$4.6 million or 22.3%, totaling approximately HK$15.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023[74]. - The current ratio and quick ratio were 1.6, down by 15.8% from 1.9[3]. - The Group's investment property in Dublin generated gross rental income of approximately HK$3.5 million, compared to approximately HK$2.3 million in the previous year[73]. Accounting and Compliance - The financial statements were prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34, ensuring compliance with local regulations[140]. - The Group's management is currently assessing the financial statement impacts of new accounting policies related to the abolition of the MPF-LSP offsetting mechanism, expected to be concluded before early 2024[160]. - The Group's significant judgements and estimation uncertainties remain consistent with those applied in the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023[161].
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