Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company's revenue decreased to approximately HKD 56.8 million, a decline of about 51.9% compared to approximately HKD 118.0 million for the same period in 2022[8]. - The company reported a net loss of approximately HKD 16.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of HKD 3.0 million for the same period in 2022[8]. - Revenue from construction contracts decreased by approximately 49.5 million HKD or 48.3% to about 53.0 million HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to approximately 102.5 million HKD for the same period in 2022[21]. - Revenue from the sale of building materials dropped by approximately 11.7 million HKD or 75.5% to about 3.8 million HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from approximately 15.5 million HKD in the prior year[22]. - Gross profit fell by approximately 11.5 million HKD or 80.6% to about 2.8 million HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2023, with the gross profit margin declining from approximately 12.1% to about 4.9%[26]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 16,856,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,009,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in losses[85]. - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 2.11, compared to HKD 0.38 in the same period last year, reflecting a worsening financial position[85]. - The company reported a total segment profit of HKD 2,434,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 13,898,000 in the same period of 2022, reflecting a decrease of 82.5%[106]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2023, the company held cash and cash equivalents of HKD 23.7 million, down from HKD 24.8 million as of March 31, 2023[8]. - The company experienced a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 5,145,000, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 3,289,000 in the previous year[94]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD 5,969,000, contrasting with a net cash inflow of HKD 3,063,000 in the previous year[94]. - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to 56.2% as of September 30, 2023, from 51.5% as of March 31, 2023[42]. - The current ratio decreased slightly to 1.6 as of September 30, 2023, from 1.7 as of March 31, 2023[42]. Assets and Liabilities - Total equity as of September 30, 2023, was approximately 112.2 million HKD, down from about 129.1 million HKD as of March 31, 2023[37]. - The total assets of the company as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 201,043,000, down from HKD 231,158,000 as of March 31, 2023[110]. - The total liabilities decreased from HKD 102,075,000 as of March 31, 2023, to HKD 88,843,000 as of September 30, 2023[110]. - The group's trade receivables decreased to HKD 14,438,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 40,037,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a reduction in outstanding customer payments[123]. - The group’s expected credit loss provision for trade receivables remained unchanged at HKD 1,835,000 as of September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous reporting period[127]. Operational Developments - The company is currently involved in a community health center construction project under the ten-year hospital development plan, supplying and installing approximately 20,000 square meters of gypsum products[12]. - The company has launched new products, including antibacterial and environmentally friendly synthetic wall panels, which are expected to see increased demand due to heightened public health awareness[13]. - The company is exploring the renovation industry to leverage its experience in interior installation projects, aiming for vertical integration and business diversification[15]. - The company aims to secure contracts with substantial project values despite a decrease in contract amounts due to intensified competition and budget tightening by major developers[16]. - The company believes that the long-term outlook for the construction industry in Hong Kong is favorable, positioning itself to benefit from ongoing government land development initiatives[15]. - The company is focusing on improving its gypsum board installation technology to meet enhanced construction standards, thereby maintaining its competitive edge[12]. - The company is actively working on public utility projects alongside its ongoing hospital projects, indicating a strategic focus on expanding its market presence[13]. Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and has complied with it, except for the separation of roles between the Chairman and CEO, which are held by Mr. Lu[70]. - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2023, and believes they comply with applicable accounting standards[74]. - The company confirmed compliance with the securities trading standards code by all directors and executives for the six months ending September 30, 2023[72]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors and one non-executive director, ensuring a balance of power and accountability[70]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, Mr. Lu and Ms. Feng each hold 588,000,000 shares, representing 73.5% of the company's equity[78]. - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous period[75]. - The group did not declare any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 4,000,000 paid as a final dividend for the year ended 2022[118]. - The company has not granted or agreed to grant any share options under its share option scheme since its adoption[84]. - The number of share options available for grant under the share option scheme remained at 80,000,000 as of April 1, 2023, and September 30, 2023[84]. Risks and Challenges - The group faces cash flow risks due to potential net cash outflows before receiving payments from clients, especially during the early stages of projects[48]. - The group has not hedged its interest rate risk, with interest-bearing bank borrowings amounting to approximately HKD 61.6 million as of September 30, 2023[57]. - The group continues to monitor foreign exchange risks as some transactions are denominated in currencies other than its functional currency, the Hong Kong dollar[56]. - The group incurred a foreign exchange loss of HKD 37,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a foreign exchange gain of HKD 308,000 for the same period in 2022[116].
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