Financial Performance - The group recorded a loss of approximately HK$159,653,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023[1]. - The revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$68,634,000, a decrease of 17.2% compared to HK$82,919,000 for the same period in 2022[11]. - The gross profit for the period was HK$5,804,000, compared to HK$2,397,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant improvement[11]. - Loss before tax was HK$158,479,000, compared to a loss of HK$142,871,000 for the same period in 2022[11]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HK$22.69 for the period[11]. - Total comprehensive expenses for the period amounted to HK$184,521,000, compared to HK$259,870,000 in the previous year[12]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a loss of HK$160.9 million, compared to a loss of HK$146.9 million in the same period last year, indicating a year-over-year increase in losses of approximately 9.1%[16]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HK$185.8 million, which includes an exchange difference on translation of foreign operations amounting to HK$24.9 million[16]. - The accumulated losses reached HK$1,618.3 million, reflecting a significant increase from HK$1,457.4 million as of April 1, 2023[16]. Financial Position - As of September 30, 2023, the group had total current liabilities of approximately HK$454,945,000 and cash and bank balances of approximately HK$33,748,000[1]. - The Group's net liabilities increased from HK$397,764,000 as of 31 March 2023 to HK$582,285,000 as of 30 September 2023[32]. - The company reported a total equity of HK$582.2 million as of September 30, 2023, down from HK$396.3 million as of April 1, 2023[16]. - Non-current liabilities decreased from HK$2,749,351,000 as of 31 March 2023 to HK$2,702,392,000 as of 30 September 2023[32]. - The Group's total assets less current liabilities decreased from HK$2,351,587,000 as of March 31, 2023, to HK$2,120,107,000 as of September 30, 2023, a decline of approximately 9.8%[126]. - Current assets were approximately HK$432,066,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from approximately HK$468,501,000 as of March 31, 2023, resulting in a current ratio of approximately 0.95[176]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash used in operating activities was HK$10,718,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, compared to HK$14,452,000 for the same period in 2022[36]. - Net cash used in investing activities was HK$5,793,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, compared to HK$3,911,000 for the same period in 2022[36]. - Net cash from financing activities was HK$19,121,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, compared to HK$21,044,000 for the same period in 2022[36]. - The Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HK$33,748,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to approximately HK$32,869,000 as of March 31, 2023[176]. - The Group's cash flow projections cover a period of not less than twelve months from September 30, 2023, indicating careful consideration of future liquidity and performance[60]. Operational Performance - The Group's operating segments are structured based on the nature of operations, with each segment representing a strategic business unit[100]. - The Group incurred a loss before tax of HK$158,479,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the previous period[103]. - The segment loss for property management was HK$131,182,000, and for hotel operations in Japan, it was HK$1,725,000[103]. - The Group's management is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs while actively expanding operational channels and market presence[152]. - The Group's subsidiary, Beichen Construction, is expanding its renovation and decoration services to other provinces, aiming for sustainable revenue growth in the second half of the year[155]. Investment and Future Outlook - The company continues to explore market expansion opportunities and new product development strategies to enhance future performance[16]. - The hotel in Hokkaido is expected to improve its performance as Japan's tourism industry gradually recovers post-pandemic[165]. - The Group aims to seek new investment opportunities with promising outlooks to create value for shareholders[165]. - The Group is actively expanding its business beyond Zhejiang, focusing on high-quality project completion in various sectors such as hotels and hospitals[191]. Compliance and Governance - The board believes that the group has sufficient working capital to meet its financial obligations for the next twelve months[2]. - The company is preparing its financial information on a going concern basis, indicating confidence in future operations[2]. - The Group has not breached any covenants related to drawn down facilities as of 30 September 2023, consistent with the status as of 31 March 2023[188].
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