Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$73,154,000, a decrease of 4.2% from HK$76,772,000 in the same period of 2022 [16]. - Operating profit decreased to HK$36,023,000, down 16.9% from HK$43,315,000 year-over-year [16]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the period was HK$20,709,000, a decline of 23.3% compared to HK$27,016,000 in the prior year [16]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to 4.99 HK cents, down from 6.51 HK cents in the previous year [16]. - Profit before income tax was HK$25,493,000, down from HK$33,299,000, indicating a decline of 23.5% [50]. - The total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company for the period was HK$20,709,000, compared to HK$27,016,000, a decrease of 23.2% [50]. - The Group recorded other income of HK$0.6 million, down from HK$2.1 million in the previous period, primarily due to a decrease in rental income from investment properties [132]. - The current high interest rate environment and weakening economy in Mainland China have negatively impacted the Hong Kong economy and property market, leading to cautious investor behavior [180]. Financial Position - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HK$1,110,715,000, a decrease from HK$1,126,206,000 as of March 31, 2023 [17]. - Total equity attributable to owners of the Company increased to HK$800,029,000 from HK$784,715,000 at the end of March 2023 [17]. - Current liabilities decreased to HK$306,025,000 from HK$337,008,000 as of March 31, 2023 [18]. - Net current assets improved to HK$299,355,000, up from HK$263,368,000 at the end of March 2023 [18]. - Segment assets as of September 30, 2023, totaled HK$1,110,715,000, compared to HK$1,126,206,000 as of March 31, 2023 [52]. - Segment liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HK$310,686,000, down from HK$341,491,000 [52]. - The Group's loans receivable, net of provision, was HK$831,530,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HK$872,271,000 as of March 31, 2023, a decrease of about 4.7% [86]. Cash Flow - Cash generated from operating activities decreased to HK$62,198,000 in 2023 from HK$91,621,000 in 2022, representing a decline of 32% [22]. - Net cash generated from operating activities was HK$49,896,000, down 39% from HK$81,575,000 in the previous year [22]. - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at HK$41,704,000, down from HK$90,060,000 in 2022, a decrease of 54% [22]. - The Group's financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HK$38,027,000, compared to HK$2,225,000 in the prior period, reflecting increased repayment of borrowings [22]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The Company declared dividends of HK$5,395,000, consistent with the previous year [16]. - A final dividend of HK1.3 cents per share, totaling HK$5,395,000, was declared in September 2023 [73]. - As of September 30, 2023, Chan Koung Nam holds 300,000 ordinary shares, representing 72.29% of the issued share capital of the company [186]. - Chan Kwong Yin William holds 305,760 ordinary shares, representing 73.68% of the issued share capital of the company [186]. - Tin Ching Holdings, a substantial shareholder, holds 300,000 ordinary shares, also representing 72.29% of the issued share capital [192]. - Head and Shoulders Global Investment Fund SPC holds 20,772 ordinary shares, representing 5.01% of the issued share capital [193]. Impairment and Provisions - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the total provision for impairment and write-off of loans receivable and repossessed assets amounted to HK$4,060,000 [57]. - The provision for impairment of loans receivable included a reversal of HK$81,000 for Stage 1, a provision of HK$675,000 for Stage 2, and a provision of HK$2,934,000 for Stage 3, totaling HK$3,528,000 [57]. - The provision for impairment increased to HK$30,523,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HK$26,995,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a rise of about 9.4% [86]. - The total write-off of loans receivable for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$88,000, compared to HK$33,000 in the same period of 2022 [57]. Business Segments - The Group's primary business segments include property mortgage loans and personal loans, with all revenue generated from external customers in Hong Kong [44]. - Revenue from property mortgage loans was HK$47,196,000, down from HK$50,376,000, representing a decline of 6.4% [54]. - Revenue from personal loans was HK$25,958,000, a slight decrease of 1.7% from HK$26,396,000 [54]. - The mortgage loan business contributed approximately 64.5% of the Group's revenue, while personal loans accounted for about 35.5% [125]. Administrative Expenses - Administrative expenses increased to HK$31,407,000 from HK$26,274,000, reflecting an increase of 19.5% [50]. - Administrative expenses increased by HK$5.1 million or 19.4% to HK$31.4 million, primarily due to higher employee benefit expenses and increased advertising and marketing spending [142]. Market Conditions and Strategy - The current high interest rate environment and weak property market in mainland China have negatively impacted Hong Kong's economy, leading to more cautious investment decisions [183]. - The company plans to closely monitor real estate market trends and adjust strategies accordingly, including diversifying the loan portfolio and tightening credit policies [183]. - The Group plans to diversify its loan portfolio and adjust credit policies in response to market challenges, focusing on high net-worth customers and personal loans with property owners [181]. Compliance and Risk Management - The Group's financial risk management policies have remained unchanged since the year-end, continuing to address market, credit, and liquidity risks [42]. - The Group has established policies to comply with the Money Lenders Ordinance and Anti-Money Laundering regulations, with no objections received regarding the renewal of its money lenders license [166]. - The Group has not experienced any significant foreign exchange risks as its business activities are denominated in Hong Kong dollars [173]. Other Financial Metrics - Current ratio improved to 1.98 as of 30 September 2023, up from 1.78 as of 31 March 2023 [159]. - Gearing ratio decreased to 0.31 as of 30 September 2023, down from 0.38 as of 31 March 2023 [159]. - Interest coverage ratio declined to 3.6 times for the current period, down from 4.8 times in the previous period [159]. - The weighted average effective interest rate on bank borrowings increased to 5.8% for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 5.0% for the same period in 2022 [110].
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