Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of HKD 16,807,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 69,317,000 in the same period last year, indicating a significant improvement [2]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a loss of HKD 16,813,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 69,896,000 in the same period last year, representing a reduction of approximately 76.1% [17]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 70,813,000, down from HKD 218,756,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 67.6% [17]. - The company reported a net loss for the period of HKD 16,813,000, an improvement from a net loss of HKD 69,896,000 in the previous year [56]. - The company reported a loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of HKD 16,807,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 69,317,000 in the same period last year [76]. Revenue and Profitability - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 33,887,000, a decrease of 43.9% compared to HKD 60,384,000 for the same period in 2022 [56]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 20,636,000, down 30.3% from HKD 29,515,000 year-over-year [56]. - The company’s total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 33,900,000, a decrease of about 44% compared to the previous year [136]. - The company recorded a significant increase in revenue from hotel operations, rising 71% to approximately HKD 7,399,000 compared to HKD 4,330,000 in the previous year [154]. - The trading segment reported an operating loss of approximately HKD 251,000, a stark contrast to a profit of HKD 4,055,000 in the previous period, primarily due to a substantial drop in sales [132]. Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets increased to HKD 1,269,298,000 as of September 30, 2023, up from HKD 1,128,776,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 12.5% [4]. - Current assets decreased to HKD 773,933,000 from HKD 1,134,004,000, representing a decline of about 31.8% [4]. - Current liabilities totaled HKD 422,938,000, slightly up from HKD 415,822,000, indicating a marginal increase of about 1.3% [5]. - The net asset value after deducting current liabilities was HKD 1,620,293,000, down from HKD 1,846,958,000, showing a decrease of approximately 12.3% [5]. - The company’s net assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 1,396,438,000, compared to HKD 1,467,251,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4.8% [20]. Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow before tax improved to HKD 9,771,000 from a loss of HKD 75,379,000 year-over-year, indicating a turnaround in operational performance [11]. - The company recorded a fair value loss on equity investments of HKD 72,393,000, compared to a loss of HKD 65,578,000 in the previous year, reflecting ongoing market challenges [11]. - Cash flow from investment activities for the period was HKD 110,842,000, a significant increase from HKD 1,085,000 in the prior year [53]. - The company received dividends from equity investments amounting to HKD 33,723,000, a substantial increase from HKD 1,350,000 in the previous year [53]. - The company recorded a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 11,697,000 during the period, contrasting with a decrease of HKD 15,809,000 in the same period last year [40]. Market and Operational Strategies - The company plans to continue exploring new market opportunities and product development to enhance future growth prospects [13]. - The company anticipates that the property market will gradually recover and improve due to supportive government policies aimed at stimulating the economy [185]. - The company aims to enhance its market share in the Taiwanese medical market by acquiring distribution rights from Ewac Medical, a leader in water rehabilitation equipment [192]. - The company continues to promote the application of artificial intelligence video analysis technology through its subsidiary, Axxonsoft Hong Kong Limited, which offers various functionalities such as behavior analysis and property value assessment [193]. - The company is implementing effective cost management strategies and maintaining strict credit control measures to enhance competitiveness amid a challenging operating environment [194]. Financial Reporting and Standards - The group has adopted new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, which did not have a significant impact on the financial position and performance for the current and prior periods [14]. - The company did not adopt any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that have been issued but are not yet effective [28]. - The group’s management team is responsible for determining the fair value measurement policies and procedures for financial instruments, reporting directly to the board of directors [119]. Property and Rental Income - The rental income from a single customer in the property development and investment segment was approximately HKD 9,057,000, compared to HKD 9,458,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 4.2% [35]. - Revenue for the property development and investment segment was approximately HKD 33,887,000, a significant decrease of about 44% compared to HKD 60,384,000 in the same period last year [141]. - The average monthly rental income from a related company was HKD 18,000 for the period, consistent with the previous year [93]. - Rental income decreased from approximately HKD 10,627,000 to about HKD 8,232,000, a decline of approximately 23% due to the average exchange rate of RMB to HKD dropping from 1.16 to 1.10 [127]. - The company’s completed properties held for sale were valued at HKD 416,495,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 450,862,000 in the previous year [82].
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