Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by approximately 77.0% to HKD 445.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 251.5 million for the same period in 2022[5]. - Net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 3.4 million, representing an increase of about 126.2% from HKD 1.5 million in the same period of 2022[11]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were HKD 0.34, up from HKD 0.15 in the same period of 2022[11]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a profit of HKD 3,422,000, an increase of 126.4% compared to HKD 1,513,000 for the same period in 2022[32]. - The company reported a net interest income of HKD 369,000, a substantial increase from HKD 2,000 in the prior year[28]. - Gross profit increased by approximately HKD 11.1 million or 46.4% to approximately HKD 35.0 million, while the overall gross profit margin decreased to 7.9% from 9.5%[42]. - Administrative and other operating expenses rose by approximately HKD 3.5 million or 14.6% to approximately HKD 27.5 million, primarily due to increased salaries[44]. - Financing costs surged by approximately HKD 3.6 million or 219.3% to approximately HKD 5.3 million, attributed to increased bank borrowings and interest rates[46]. - Net profit attributable to owners increased by approximately HKD 1.9 million or 126.2% to approximately HKD 3.4 million, driven by new projects and effective cost control[48]. Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[11]. - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[31]. - The company reported no interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023[78]. - The issued share capital of the company as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 10,130,000, with a total of 1,013,000,000 shares issued[55]. - The company's executive director, Mr. Ng, holds 72.60% of the total shares, amounting to 735,480,000 shares[66]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 74.9 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 76.3 million as of March 31, 2023[14]. - Current assets amounted to HKD 487.3 million as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 506.1 million as of March 31, 2023[14]. - Total liabilities decreased from HKD 464.1 million as of March 31, 2023, to HKD 441.2 million as of September 30, 2023[15]. - Total equity increased to HKD 119,976,000 as of September 30, 2023, up from HKD 116,554,000 as of April 1, 2023[17]. - As of September 30, 2023, total assets were approximately HKD 562.2 million, with total liabilities and equity at approximately HKD 442.3 million and HKD 120.0 million, respectively[49]. - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to approximately 132.4% as of September 30, 2023, compared to 120.4% as of March 31, 2023[50]. - Trade receivables decreased to approximately HKD 40.1 million from HKD 64.8 million, while trade payables decreased to approximately HKD 191.7 million from HKD 243.9 million[34][36]. Cash Flow and Financing - The company generated a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 32,537,000, an improvement from HKD 54,474,000 in the previous year[19]. - The company’s financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 13,265,000, a decrease from HKD 75,215,000 in the previous year[19]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 37,672,000 at the end of the period, compared to HKD 57,000,000 at the beginning of the period[19]. Business Outlook and Strategy - The management is optimistic about the economic outlook in Hong Kong and the construction industry, anticipating improvements in labor supply due to policy changes[6]. - The company will continue to focus on its core business as a private general contractor in Hong Kong, including substructure and superstructure construction services, as well as renovation and maintenance services[6]. - The management team is exploring new opportunities and potential acquisition targets to enhance shareholder value[6]. - The company remains optimistic about the construction industry outlook in Hong Kong, focusing on core business areas and exploring new opportunities and acquisitions[39]. Governance and Compliance - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring proper oversight of financial reporting and internal controls[92]. - The company has complied with the principles and provisions of the corporate governance code as of September 30, 2023[76]. - The chairman and CEO roles are currently held by the same individual, which the board believes is beneficial for the company's stability and decision-making[76]. - The company has delegated operational and management responsibilities to other executive directors to ensure effective governance[76]. - The company will review the need for appointing a separate CEO when necessary[76]. Employee and Operational Information - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, amounted to approximately HKD 44.5 million, a significant increase from HKD 24.6 million for the same period in 2022[60]. - The group employed a total of 147 employees as of September 30, 2023, up from 143 employees as of March 31, 2023[60]. - As of September 30, 2023, the group had no major capital commitments or plans for significant investments in capital assets[57]. - The company did not engage in any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the six months ended September 30, 2023[58]. - There were no contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous reporting period[59]. - No major events occurred after the reporting period that would impact the financial position of the company[62]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the six months ended September 30, 2023[74]. - As of September 30, 2023, a total of 32,500,000 share options were granted under the share option scheme, with an exercise price of HKD 0.40 per share[90]. - No share options were exercised or forfeited during the six months ended September 30, 2023[90]. - The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the share option scheme is capped at 10% of the total issued shares at the time of listing, which amounts to 100,000,000 shares[83]. - The company has a remaining term of approximately 4 years for the share option scheme, expiring on November 20, 2027[90].
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