Financial Performance - The Group reported a consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HK$158,263,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of approximately HK$63,412,000 for the same period in 2022[17]. - Revenue for the period increased to HK$15,256,000 from HK$13,323,000, representing a growth of approximately 14.5%[12]. - The gross profit for the period was HK$13,726,000, up from HK$11,886,000, indicating a gross profit margin improvement[12]. - The loss from continuing operations was approximately HK$149,150,000, a significant decline from a profit of HK$53,680,000 in the previous year[17]. - The loss per share from continuing and discontinued operations was approximately HK$2.28, compared to earnings per share of HK$2.01 in the prior period[18]. - The consolidated net loss was primarily due to a decrease in revenue, increased losses on investment properties, and higher finance costs[17]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HK$5,700,875,000, an increase from HK$5,624,267,000 as of March 31, 2023[13]. - Total liabilities increased to HK$2,616,864,000 from HK$2,389,101,000, reflecting a rise in financial obligations[13]. - The equity attributable to owners of the Company decreased to HK$3,084,011,000 from HK$3,235,166,000, indicating a decline in shareholder equity[13]. Rental Income and Property Investments - The Group's total rental income from continuing operations increased by approximately 17.7% to approximately HK$14,049,000 for the Period, compared to approximately HK$11,933,000 in the 2022 Period[39]. - The Group recorded property rental income of approximately HK$13,283,000 in Hong Kong, representing an increase of approximately 27.0% compared to the 2022 Period, primarily due to acquisitions of investment properties in February 2023[46]. - In Hong Kong, the Group owned residential, commercial, and industrial units with a total carrying amount of approximately HK$1,176,500,000 as of 30 September 2023, a slight decrease from approximately HK$1,200,400,000 as of 31 March 2023[46]. - The Group did not record any property rental income from the PRC properties since January 2023 due to land resumption, which previously generated approximately HK$3,723,000 in the 2022 Period[54]. Investment Activities - The Group recorded a fair value gain in securities and other investments from continuing operations of approximately HK$2,522,000, compared to a loss of approximately HK$10,233,000 in the previous period[67][68]. - The Group's investment in equity securities listed in Hong Kong and overseas amounted to approximately HK$51,673,000 as of September 30, 2023, up from approximately HK$23,914,000 as of March 31, 2023[72][74]. - The investment portfolio comprised 12 equity securities as of September 30, 2023, down from 104 as of March 31, 2023[72][74]. - The Group received dividend income from listed securities investments of approximately HK$25,000 during the period, down from approximately HK$1,551,000 in the previous period[67][68]. Loan Financing Business - The Group recorded interest income from loan financing business of approximately HK$1,207,000 for the Period, a decrease of approximately 13.2% compared to HK$1,390,000 in the 2022 Period[84]. - The segment profit from loan financing business was approximately HK$343,000 for the Period, down from approximately HK$5,597,000 in the 2022 Period[84]. - The outstanding principal amount of loans receivable as of 30 September 2023 was approximately HK$34,023,000, compared to approximately HK$52,250,000 as of March 31, 2023[84]. - The Group's loan financing business primarily targets individuals and corporate entities with short-term funding needs[84]. Capital and Shareholder Information - The Group does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the Period, consistent with the 2022 Period[23]. - The total number of issued ordinary shares was 103,148,116 as of September 30, 2023, down from 2,125,924,676 shares as of March 31, 2023[127][130]. - The Company announced a capital reorganisation on May 29, 2023, consolidating every 40 existing shares into one consolidated share, reducing the total number of issued shares from 2,125,924,676 to 53,148,116[146][150]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The Company is focusing on improving operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities to enhance future performance[17]. - The Group remains cautiously optimistic about the prospects of the property and securities markets in Hong Kong despite global economic uncertainties, high inflation, and interest rates[195]. - The Group will adopt flexible and cautious business strategies to navigate the current market environment and ensure long-term growth[195]. - The Group aims to provide steady and favorable returns to shareholders while exploring potential projects to enhance stakeholder value[191].
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