Revenue and Profitability - Revenue decreased from approximately HKD 606.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to approximately HKD 482.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decline of about 20.5%[12]. - Net profit decreased from approximately HKD 24.7 million to approximately HKD 16.3 million, a decline of about 34.5%[18]. - Gross profit for the period was HKD 31,186 thousand, down 21.9% from HKD 39,967 thousand year-on-year[33]. - The net profit attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 13,691 thousand, a decline of 44.5% from HKD 24,670 thousand in the previous year[33]. - Basic earnings per share decreased to HKD 3.68, down 44.5% from HKD 6.63 in the same period last year[33]. - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 482,034 thousand, a decrease of 20.5% compared to HKD 606,188 thousand in the same period of 2022[33]. - Revenue from RMAA services decreased to HKD 421,648,000 from HKD 559,937,000, a decline of 24.7%[65]. Expenses and Costs - Service costs reduced from approximately HKD 566.2 million to approximately HKD 450.8 million, aligning with the decrease in revenue[13]. - Administrative expenses rose from approximately HKD 11.4 million to approximately HKD 15.2 million, mainly due to increased director remuneration[16]. - Total employee costs for the period were approximately HKD 28.4 million, up from approximately HKD 25.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022[30]. - Administrative expenses rose to HKD 15,246 thousand, up from HKD 11,430 thousand in the previous year, indicating a 33.5% increase[33]. - Financing costs increased from approximately HKD 12,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to about HKD 15,000 for the current period, primarily due to new lease liabilities established during this period[107]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - As of September 30, 2023, the group had cash reserves of approximately HKD 182.9 million, down from approximately HKD 187.9 million as of March 31, 2023[20]. - Operating cash flow for the six months was negative HKD 7,558 thousand, a significant decrease from positive HKD 39,184 thousand in the previous year[44]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 182,910 thousand, compared to HKD 102,404 thousand at the end of the same period last year[44]. - The group maintained a current ratio of approximately 4.0 as of September 30, 2023, compared to approximately 4.5 as of March 31, 2023[20]. - The debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 0.1% as of September 30, 2023, reflecting an increase due to the rise in lease liabilities[22]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets less current liabilities increased to HKD 304,594 thousand from HKD 288,135 thousand as of March 31, 2023[39]. - The company reported a significant increase in trade and other receivables, totaling HKD 91,228 thousand, compared to HKD 87,830 thousand as of March 31, 2023[39]. - The company's total liabilities increased, with trade payables amounting to HKD 63,441,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 45,547,000 as of March 31, 2023[101]. - The company reported a decrease in contract assets, with total contract assets of HKD 90,074,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 67,938,000 as of March 31, 2023[98]. Shareholder Information and Governance - The company did not declare or recommend any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[87]. - The company has not granted, agreed to grant, exercised, or cancelled any share options under its share option scheme as of the report date[114]. - The company’s management believes that the current governance structure, with the same individual serving as both Chairman and CEO, enhances business decision-making and strategic planning[140]. - As of September 30, 2023, Mr. Zeng Zhaoqun holds 104,625,000 shares, representing 28.125% of the company's equity[145]. - Mr. Lai Weilin holds 62,775,000 shares, representing 16.875% of the company's equity[161]. Related Party Transactions and Investments - The company engaged in related party transactions, purchasing materials from a related party for HKD 0 in the current period, compared to HKD 31,000 in the previous period[135]. - Interest income from a related party amounted to HKD 215,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, with no income reported for the same period in 2022[135]. - The fair value of non-listed fund investments as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 14,872,000, an increase from HKD 14,643,000 as of March 31, 2023[127]. - The company had no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries during the period[26]. - The company completed the sale of its subsidiary, Gain Large Limited, for a total cash consideration of HKD 100,000, resulting in a net cash inflow of HKD 57,000 after accounting for the net asset value of HKD 43,000[115][122]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Audit Committee was established on January 23, 2018, and is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process and risk management systems[168]. - The Audit Committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, including Mr. Chan Yeung Tak as the chairman[168]. - The committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period and found them compliant with applicable accounting standards and listing rules[168]. - There are no known business interests or conflicts of interest among directors and major shareholders that compete with the company's business[152]. - The company has no other disclosures regarding interests or holdings in related corporations as of September 30, 2023[154].
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