Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 893,308,000, an increase of 45.7% compared to HKD 613,155,000 for the same period in 2022[12]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 180,448,000, significantly up from HKD 319,000 in the previous year[12]. - The company reported a profit before tax of HKD 19,646,000, a turnaround from a loss of HKD 40,494,000 in the prior year[12]. - Net profit for the period was HKD 9,455,000, compared to a loss of HKD 53,907,000 in the same period last year[12]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 1.16, recovering from a loss of HKD 8.95 per share in the previous year[12]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 6,502 thousand, significantly improved from a total comprehensive loss of HKD 120,465 thousand in the previous year[25]. - The company's retained earnings as of September 30, 2023, stood at HKD 1,006,180 thousand, a decrease from HKD 1,046,687 thousand at the beginning of the period[18]. - The total equity attributable to the owners of the parent company decreased to HKD 253,305 thousand from HKD 255,479 thousand[18]. - The company reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of approximately HKD 5,514,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of HKD 42,681,000 for the same period in 2022, marking a significant turnaround[89]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from customer contracts amounted to HKD 891,349,000, up from HKD 608,886,000 in the previous year, indicating a growth of about 46.5%[45]. - Revenue from luxury car services for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 91.8 million, an increase of 424.6% compared to HKD 17.5 million for the same period in 2022[111]. - Revenue from mainland China operations for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 75.9 million, a 60.8% increase from HKD 47.2 million in the same period of 2022[113]. - Non-patented bus services generated revenue of approximately HKD 631.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, representing a 29.7% increase from HKD 486.8 million in the same period of 2022[136]. - Revenue from the patented bus service operated by the subsidiary, New Lantau Bus, was approximately HKD 93 million, a 51.7% increase from HKD 61.3 million in the same period of 2022[138]. - Revenue from transportation services amounted to HKD 572,341,000, with the majority coming from non-patented buses and luxury cars[68]. - Revenue from the public minibus service was approximately HKD 500,000 after resuming operations on January 29, 2023, following a three-year suspension due to the pandemic[112]. Expenses and Liabilities - Administrative expenses rose to HKD 139,106,000 from HKD 119,044,000 year-over-year[12]. - Other income and gains decreased to HKD 54,591,000 from HKD 125,084,000 in the previous year[12]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 2,233,660,000 from HKD 992,390,000 in the previous period[16]. - The company's current liabilities exceeded current assets by HKD 1,323,645,000, primarily due to interest-bearing bank borrowings of HKD 1,532,800,000 due within 12 months[57]. - The group incurred a total cost of HKD 33,102,000 for the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment during the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 57,176,000 in the same period of 2022[71]. Cash Flow and Assets - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 110,162,000, an increase of 6.2% compared to HKD 103,032,000 in 2022[54]. - The net cash flow used in investing activities was HKD (53,473,000), a significant improvement from HKD (145,331,000) in the previous year[54]. - The total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 1,900,625,000, reflecting a slight decrease from HKD 1,911,824,000 at the beginning of the period[52]. - The company's cash reserves were reported at HKD 920,302,000 as of September 30, 2023[52]. - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period decreased to HKD 403,494,000 from HKD 481,187,000, reflecting a decline of 16.2%[54]. - The cash and bank balance at the end of the period was HKD 289,090,000, down from HKD 414,789,000, representing a decrease of 30.2%[54]. Strategic Focus and Future Outlook - The company continues to focus on expanding its bus services and related offerings in Hong Kong and mainland China[33]. - The company believes it has sufficient working capital to meet its operational and financial obligations for the next 12 months[57]. - The company continues to monitor market conditions, particularly the impact of high international fuel prices and rising borrowing costs on its operations[108]. - The group is focusing on enhancing its cross-border transport services, which have been affected by the pandemic, and has been actively reviewing operational performance since the resumption of services in early 2023[164]. - The group plans to leverage opportunities in the Greater Bay Area by diversifying its cross-border transport service offerings to drive future business profitability growth[144]. - The group is committed to optimizing bus routes and schedules while introducing special ticket offers to stimulate sales in the cross-border transport sector[164]. Shareholder and Financing Information - Major shareholders include Cathay International Corporation, holding 109,558,768 shares, representing 22.98% of the issued share capital[182]. - The total equity held by the major shareholder, Mr. Huang Liangbo, is 242,135,220 shares, accounting for 50.79% of the issued share capital[170]. - The company has entered into a financing agreement for a term loan facility of up to HKD 1,800,000,000, effective for three years from the first drawdown date[186]. - The group adopts a prudent financing and financial management policy to minimize financial risks, relying on internal cash flow and bank credit for future major investments[166].
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