Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 178.7 million, a decrease of about 23.7% compared to HKD 234.1 million for the same period last year[13]. - Gross profit for the same period was approximately HKD 5.6 million, down from HKD 43.5 million, resulting in a gross margin decrease from 18.6% to 3.1%[13]. - The group's net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 6.7 million, down from approximately HKD 30.6 million in the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 78.1% primarily due to reduced gross profit from construction projects[21]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 1.60, down from HKD 7.29 in the same period last year[64]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 7,141,000, down from HKD 32,748,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of about 78.2%[68]. - The company reported a net profit of HKD 6,716,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 30,585,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a decrease of approximately 78.0%[68]. Project and Contract Updates - The company has nine ongoing projects and several completed projects pending final contract amounts, with an estimated remaining contract value of approximately HKD 869.5 million[6]. - The company was awarded a new public drainage contract in November 2023, valued at approximately HKD 223 million[7]. - The share of profit from the Pakistan "Belt and Road" project was approximately HKD 9.5 million, an increase of about 41.8% from HKD 6.7 million in the previous period[9]. - The group's share of profits from the joint venture in Pakistan amounted to approximately HKD 9,524,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 6,715,000 in the same period last year, representing an increase of 41.8%[19]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 196.3 million, down from HKD 235.3 million as of March 31, 2023, indicating a decrease of 16.6%[24]. - Cash flow from operating activities showed a net outflow of HKD 31,564,000, contrasting with a net inflow of HKD 30,486,000 in the prior year, marking a significant change in cash flow dynamics[71]. - The company experienced a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 12,216,000, compared to a net outflow of HKD 30,000 in the previous year, highlighting improved investment cash flow management[74]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 39,051,000, ending the period at HKD 196,275,000, compared to HKD 164,152,000 at the end of the previous year[74]. Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses remained stable at approximately HKD 13.9 million compared to HKD 13.8 million in the previous year[17]. - Employee costs for the six months amounted to HKD 33.9 million, a decrease of 5.6% from HKD 35.9 million in 2022[55]. - The company's construction material costs increased to HKD 18,661,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 17,993,000 in the previous year[107]. - Employee benefit expenses decreased to HKD 37,743,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 39,570,000 in the previous year[107]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 430.389 million, down from HKD 461.531 million as of March 31, 2023[65]. - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 127.105 million from HKD 150.694 million as of March 31, 2023[67]. - The group's net asset value slightly decreased by 2.4% from approximately HKD 310.8 million as of March 31, 2023, to approximately HKD 303.3 million as of September 30, 2023[23]. - The total liabilities related to trade payables and other payables were HKD 78,240,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 87,734,000, a decrease of about 10.8%[138]. Strategic Initiatives - The company will adopt a more cautious approach to new investments in light of the ongoing global economic challenges[10]. - The company aims to explore potential business opportunities to maximize returns for stakeholders[11]. - The company continues to focus on restructuring efforts, which include diversifying investments between operating subsidiaries and holding companies, as part of its strategic initiatives[68]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The board has resolved not to declare any interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2023[51]. - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 14,694,000 for the year ended March 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year, while no interim dividend was proposed for the six months ended September 30, 2023[143]. - The company has a total of 300,372,000 shares, representing 71.55% of the issued share capital held by LOs Brothers (PTC) Limited[41]. Financial Management - The company has maintained its financial risk management policies without any changes since the end of the last financial year[92]. - The weighted average interest rate on bank borrowings increased to 6.7% per annum as of September 30, 2023, compared to 5.1% per annum as of March 31, 2023[141]. - The company has not identified any new accounting standards that are expected to have a significant impact on its financial statements in the foreseeable future[89].
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