Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 101,526,000, an increase of 4.9% compared to HKD 97,085,000 for the same period in 2022[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 20,138,000, up 29.9% from HKD 15,581,000 year-on-year[5] - The company reported a net loss attributable to equity holders of HKD 648,000, compared to a profit of HKD 794,000 in the previous year[5] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 1,442,000, a decrease of 75.7% from HKD 5,919,000 in the prior year[5] - The report shows a segment loss of HKD (524) thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of HKD 880 thousand in the same period of 2022, reflecting a significant decline[18] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company's cash and bank balances decreased to HKD 21,176,000 from HKD 35,463,000 as of March 31, 2023[6] - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD (26,747) thousand, a slight improvement from HKD (28,373) thousand in the same period of 2022, indicating a reduction of approximately 5.8%[10] - The net cash used in investing activities decreased to HKD (188) thousand from HKD (412) thousand year-over-year, reflecting a reduction of about 54.4%[10] - The net cash generated from financing activities was HKD 12,660 thousand, down significantly from HKD 37,163 thousand in the previous year, representing a decline of approximately 65.9%[10] - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 21,176 thousand, down from HKD 34,052 thousand a year earlier, marking a decrease of about 37.6%[10] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities stood at HKD 264,820,000, slightly up from HKD 263,378,000 as of March 31, 2023[7] - The company's equity increased to HKD 264,770,000 from HKD 263,328,000, indicating a stable financial position despite the loss[7] - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 428,783,000, slightly up from HKD 427,496,000 as of March 31, 2023[19] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 164,013,000, a slight decrease from HKD 164,168,000 as of March 31, 2023[19] - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to 58% from 53% as of March 31, 2023[43] Revenue Segmentation - External revenue from Hong Kong operations increased to HKD 98,922 thousand in 2023, compared to HKD 91,124 thousand in 2022, showing a growth of approximately 8.9%[17] - The total external revenue for the group reached HKD 101,526 thousand, up from HKD 97,085 thousand in the previous year, indicating an increase of about 4.5%[17] - Revenue from mobile phone sales decreased by 35% to HKD 19,000,000 compared to HKD 30,000,000 in the same period last year, resulting in a loss of HKD 900,000[37] - Internet of Things (IoT) solutions revenue increased by 24% to HKD 82,000,000 from HKD 66,000,000 year-on-year, with a profit of HKD 1,700,000 compared to HKD 600,000 last year[38] - Rental income from property investments decreased by HKD 500,000 to HKD 500,000, leading to a loss of HKD 1,200,000 compared to a profit of HKD 100,000 last year[39] Operational Insights - The company's contract assets related to smart system construction services increased to HKD 126,951,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 78,344,000 as of March 31, 2023[30] - The average credit period granted to customers is between seven days to one month, with some long-term clients receiving extended terms[31] - The company plans to reduce investment in the mobile phone division due to weak demand in the foreseeable future[40] - The IoT solutions division is expected to see revenue growth due to the implementation of new projects[41] - The rental market remains weak, affecting rental levels and occupancy rates, prompting the company to enhance cost control and develop new products[42] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, major shareholder Liu Wenting holds 681,752,246 shares, representing 54.74% of the company's equity[56] - Liu Huixian, another major shareholder, holds 93,795,191 shares, accounting for 7.53% of the company's equity[56] - The company has granted share options totaling 88,280,000 shares, representing 7% of the issued share capital as of September 30, 2023[48] - The estimated fair value of the share options granted during the period is HKD 1,887,000[49] Governance and Compliance - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[29] - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed shares during the six months ending September 30, 2023[57] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which are held by the same individual, Chen Chongyi[58] - The audit committee reviewed the accounting policies and discussed internal controls and financial reporting for the six months ending September 30, 2023[60]
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