Employment and Governance - As of September 30, 2023, the company employed 39 staff members, a decrease from 48 staff members as of March 31, 2023[15]. - Chairman and CEO Wang Jianfeng holds a 75.0% equity interest through Central Force Premium Group Limited, which is fully owned by Regal Loyalty Limited[24]. - The company aims to maintain competitive compensation to attract and retain talented employees, with regular performance evaluations[15]. - The board believes that combining the roles of Chairman and CEO under Wang Jianfeng facilitates business strategy execution and decision-making efficiency[20]. - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and has complied with its provisions, except for a deviation regarding the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[18]. - The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance to maintain stakeholder trust and protect their interests[18]. - The company has not reported any conflicts of interest among directors or major shareholders during the reporting period[11]. Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 254,563,000, a significant increase from HKD 102,818,000 in the same period last year, representing a growth of 147.5%[42]. - The cost of sales for the same period was HKD 239,181,000, leading to a gross profit of HKD 15,382,000, compared to a gross profit of HKD 5,215,000 in the previous year[42]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 2,394,000, a reduction from a loss of HKD 11,411,000 in the previous year, indicating an improvement in financial performance[42]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 0.2 cents, compared to HKD 1.1 cents in the same period last year[42]. - The company incurred an administrative expense of HKD 11,123,000, which is an increase from HKD 10,042,000 year-on-year[42]. - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 239.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 97.5 million for the same period in 2022[163]. - The loss attributable to equity holders of the parent was approximately HKD 2.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from approximately HKD 11.4 million for the same period in 2022[143]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2023, total non-current assets decreased to HKD 12,661,000 from HKD 13,894,000, a decline of approximately 8.8%[45]. - Current assets totaled HKD 287,089,000, down from HKD 293,969,000, representing a decrease of about 2.3%[45]. - Total liabilities decreased from HKD 91,237,000 to HKD 85,360,000, a reduction of approximately 6.5%[45]. - The net asset value decreased to HKD 213,715,000 from HKD 216,109,000, a decline of about 1.8%[47]. - The total equity attributable to the owners of the parent company decreased to HKD 213,715,000 from HKD 216,109,000, a decline of about 1.8%[47]. - The company’s total non-current liabilities increased to HKD 675,000 from HKD 517,000, an increase of approximately 30.6%[47]. - The total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 299,750,000, down from HKD 307,863,000 as of March 31, 2023[105]. - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 86,035,000 from HKD 91,754,000 over the same period[111]. Revenue Segments - The construction services segment generated revenue of HKD 254,358,000, while the trading and brokerage segment contributed HKD 205,000[87]. - The pre-tax profit for the construction services segment was HKD 2,681,000, while the trading and brokerage segment reported a loss of HKD 1,302,000[87]. - The total pre-tax loss for the unallocated segment was HKD 3,331,000, resulting in an overall pre-tax loss of HKD 1,952,000 for the group[87]. - Major customer I contributed HKD 95,943,000 to revenue, while major customer II contributed HKD 121,127,000, both significantly higher than previous year figures[119]. - Revenue contributions from two projects amounted to approximately HKD 136.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 9.5 million for the same period in 2022[132]. Cash Flow and Investments - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 6,921,000, down from HKD 13,518,000, a decrease of approximately 48.9%[66]. - The company recorded a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 10,443,000 compared to HKD 7,234,000 in the previous period, an increase of about 44.5%[66]. - The cash balance in trust and independent accounts decreased to HKD 25,968,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 52,219,000 as of March 31, 2023, a decline of approximately 50%[187]. - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the reporting period[33]. - The company did not hold any significant investments or capital asset plans during the reporting period[10]. - The company has not reported any significant contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2023[146]. Share Options and Capital - As of September 30, 2023, the company had no share options granted, exercised, cancelled, or lapsed under the share option scheme[39]. - The company aims to attract and retain top talent through its share option scheme, which is set to expire on June 7, 2029, unless terminated earlier by shareholders[35]. - The company’s issued and fully paid share capital remained at 1,000,000,000 shares, valued at HKD 10,000,000 as of September 30, 2023[197]. - The stock option plan aims to incentivize qualified participants contributing to the group's successful operation[200]. - The plan is effective from June 8, 2019, and will last for 10 years unless canceled or amended[200]. - The maximum number of unexercised shares that can be granted under the plan is equivalent to 10% of the company's issued share capital at the time of listing, totaling 100,000,000 shares[200]. Other Financial Metrics - The company recognized government grants totaling HKD 192,000, a decrease from HKD 3,929,000 in the prior year[121]. - Interest income decreased to HKD 177,000 from HKD 4,000 year-over-year[121]. - The company reported an unrealized loss of HKD 2,472,000 on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss, compared to HKD 6,456,000 in the previous year[125]. - The income tax expense for the reporting period was approximately HKD 0.4 million, compared to no income tax expense for the same period in 2022[142]. - Other income and gains decreased from approximately HKD 4.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to approximately HKD 3.0 million for the same period in 2023, a decline of about 28%[137]. - Administrative expenses increased from approximately HKD 10.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to approximately HKD 11.1 million for the same period in 2023[138].
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