Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company's loss attributable to equity shareholders was HKD 19,700,000, an increase of HKD 5,100,000 or 35.4% compared to the previous period[8]. - The operating segment's performance decreased by HKD 2,300,000 or 28.7%, primarily due to a decline in profitability in the paper recycling and logistics business[8]. - Revenue from paper recycling was approximately HKD 10,100,000, a decrease of HKD 1,300,000 or 11.6%, attributed to an 11.6% drop in sales volume[11]. - The gross profit for the period was HKD 12,700,000, a decrease of HKD 1,100,000 or 7.9%, with the gross margin declining from 62.3% to 61.0%[15]. - The company’s EBITDA loss increased from HKD 4,200,000 in the previous period to HKD 9,700,000 in the current period, an increase of approximately HKD 5,500,000[17]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 19,829,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 15,140,000 in the previous year, representing a 31.5% increase in losses[45]. - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.4 cents, compared to HKD 0.3 cents for the same period last year[45]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period amounted to HKD 21,657,000, slightly higher than the HKD 21,079,000 reported in the previous year, indicating a year-over-year increase of about 2.8%[48]. - The company reported a total of HKD 3,367,000 in other income, which contributed positively to the overall financial performance[66]. - The total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 20,876,000, a decrease of 6% compared to HKD 22,210,000 for the same period in 2022[64]. Revenue Breakdown - CMDS service revenue increased by HKD 800,000 or 10.2% to approximately HKD 8,700,000, reflecting improved market sentiment and business activity levels[12]. - Logistics service revenue decreased by HKD 1,000,000 or 44.7% to HKD 1,300,000 due to cost optimization strategies implemented by the joint venture[12]. - The segment revenue from Confidential Material Destruction Services (CMDS) was HKD 8,725,000, up 10% from HKD 7,920,000 in the previous year[64]. - The Logistics Services segment reported revenue of HKD 1,261,000, down 44% from HKD 2,279,000 year-on-year[64]. Expenses and Costs - The company’s total sales, distribution, administrative, and other operating expenses were HKD 35,900,000, a slight decrease of 0.1% due to comprehensive cost control measures implemented by management[16]. - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were HKD 18,900,000, a slight decrease from HKD 19,300,000 in the same period last year[24]. - The company’s financing income increased to HKD 2,755,000 from HKD 1,863,000, a growth of 47.8% year-over-year[45]. Cash Flow and Assets - As of September 30, 2023, the company had unrestricted bank deposits and cash of approximately HKD 73,100,000, down from HKD 74,400,000 as of March 31, 2023, with net current assets increasing to HKD 130,700,000 from HKD 117,600,000[18]. - The company's net cash used in operating activities for the six months was HKD 8,825,000, compared to HKD 5,645,000 in the previous year, representing an increase of approximately 56.5%[53]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from HKD 74,399,000 at the beginning of the period to HKD 73,132,000 at the end, a decline of about 1.7%[53]. - Non-current assets decreased from HKD 659,568,000 as of March 31, 2023, to HKD 624,747,000 as of September 30, 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 5.3%[50]. - Current assets increased from HKD 131,122,000 to HKD 144,253,000, marking an increase of about 10%[50]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to adopt a more aggressive strategy to enhance its CMDS business in response to improving market sentiment and business activity levels[7]. - The company expects the electronic waste business to continue growing and contribute more revenue, supported by a diverse customer base including government and private sectors[12]. - The company plans to acquire approximately 13.16% of the shares of Guangdong Anjie Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. for RMB 50,000,000 (approximately HKD 54,000,000), pending shareholder approval[25]. Shareholder and Governance - The company does not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[27]. - The company has adopted a share option scheme, which was approved by shareholders on August 30, 2023, allowing for the grant of up to 482,300,900 options[30]. - The company’s shareholding structure shows that Cheng Yu Tung Family (Holdings) Limited and its affiliates hold a combined 56.86% of the issued share capital[38]. - The company has committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations to ensure sustainable development[36]. Audit and Compliance - The audit committee reviewed the interim financial report in accordance with international auditing standards, ensuring compliance and accuracy[43]. - The company did not apply any new standards or interpretations that would have a significant impact on the financial statements during the reporting period[59]. - The financial risk management policies have remained unchanged since March 31, 2023[60]. - The fair value of financial assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2023, was similar to their carrying amounts[61].
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