Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a revenue decline of 69% to HKD 80,927,000, compared to HKD 259,505,000 for the same period in 2022[11] - The company experienced a loss attributable to owners of HKD 3,348,000, a significant drop from a profit of HKD 2,254,000 in the previous year[11] - The net loss for the group was HKD 3,679,000, compared to a net profit of HKD 1,672,000 in the same period last year[11] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 80,927,000, a decrease of 68.8% compared to HKD 259,505,000 for the same period in 2022[85] - Operating loss for the period was HKD 1,956,000, compared to an operating profit of HKD 5,446,000 in the previous year[85] - Net loss for the period was HKD 3,679,000, a significant decline from a profit of HKD 1,672,000 in the same period last year[86] - Basic loss per share was HKD 0.037, compared to earnings per share of HKD 0.025 in the previous year[85] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 5,197,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 7,818,000 in the previous year[86] Timber Supply Chain Operations - The timber supply chain operations recorded a revenue drop of 70% to HKD 74,764,000, down from HKD 249,230,000 in the previous year[13] - The timber supply chain operations incurred a loss of HKD 1,937,000, compared to a profit of HKD 2,798,000 in the same period last year[13] - The volume of timber and wood products traded was approximately 27,000 cubic meters, a decrease of 74% from 105,000 cubic meters in the previous year[13] - The traditional business model within the timber supply chain generated revenue of HKD 26,408,000, a 76% decrease from HKD 112,374,000 in the previous year[15] - The hardwood log trading volume under the traditional business model was approximately 11,000 cubic meters, down 77% from 48,000 cubic meters in the previous year[15] - The decline in revenue and trading volume was primarily due to a significant slowdown in China's real estate sector, leading to reduced sales orders and prices[13] - The company continues to face challenges in the operating environment, impacting both its timber supply chain and lending operations[11] Lending Business - The lending business recorded a revenue decline of 40% to HKD 6,163,000 for the first half of 2023, compared to HKD 10,275,000 in the same period of 2022[39] - Profit for the lending business decreased by 43% to HKD 4,471,000, down from HKD 7,818,000 in the previous year[39] - Interest income fell to HKD 5,968,000, a decrease from HKD 9,739,000 in the prior period[39] - The loan portfolio consisted of 18 loans as of September 30, 2023, down from 24 loans on March 31, 2023, with a total book value of HKD 94,713,000[40] - The average loan amount in the portfolio was approximately HKD 6,800,000, down from HKD 7,400,000 as of March 31, 2023[42] - 95% of the loan portfolio is secured by collateral, maintaining a healthy credit quality[42] - The largest borrower had a loan amount of HKD 16,690,000, representing 18% of the total loan portfolio[42] - The company has no recorded impairment losses on collateral assets as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,065,000 in the previous year[39] - The company adopts a cautious approach in granting new loans due to the current economic conditions in Hong Kong[39] Impairment and Provisions - The company recognized an impairment loss of HKD 1,008,000 on trade receivables, which was not present in the previous year[17] - The impairment loss on receivables for the first half of 2023 was HKD 365,000, a decrease from HKD 903,000 in the same period of 2022[55] - The group’s impairment provision increased by 4% to HKD 8,592,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 8,227,000 on March 31, 2023[55] - The company recognized a provision for impairment of trade receivables amounting to HKD 2,313,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,375,000 as of March 31, 2023[124] - The impairment provision for receivables increased to HKD 8,592,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 8,227,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a rise of 4.4%[131] Financial Position and Liquidity - The current ratio improved to approximately 8.8 as of September 30, 2023, compared to 4.1 on March 31, 2023, indicating a strong liquidity position[65] - The total outstanding amount of the first tranche of three-year notes was HKD 18,000,000 as of September 30, 2023, reduced from HKD 40,000,000 on March 31, 2023[67] - The group recorded a net foreign exchange loss of HKD 2,003,000 for the first half of 2023, significantly lower than HKD 9,337,000 for the same period in 2022, mainly due to fluctuations in the Euro[72] - The group’s equity attributable to owners decreased by 2% to HKD 241,675,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 245,797,000 on March 31, 2023[66] - The capital-to-debt ratio improved to 15% as of September 30, 2023, down from 27% on March 31, 2023, due to a reduction in payables and bank borrowings[66] - The total remuneration paid to employees decreased by 5% to HKD 8,499,000 for the first half of 2023, compared to HKD 8,938,000 for the same period in 2022[73] - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD 71,922,000, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 73,037,000 in the previous year[93] - The company’s accumulated losses stood at HKD 2,844,128,000 as of September 30, 2023[90] Operational Developments - The company has established distribution centers in Slovenia, Romania, and Croatia, enhancing its competitive advantage in the wood supply chain business[34] - The acquisition of a board processing plant in Romania, completed in January 2022, has integrated operations and contributed to revenue since then[30] - The new processing plant has an annual production capacity of 8,000 cubic meters of boards[30] - The company currently holds a 51% stake in the European operation, with a partner holding the remaining 49%[35] - The company continues to seek investment opportunities in European forest assets despite selling its Brazilian forest assets[36] - The company plans to adopt a cautious approach in managing its timber supply chain and lending business while seeking internal growth and vertical expansion opportunities[76] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted the code of conduct for securities transactions by directors as set out in Appendix 10 of the Listing Rules, confirming compliance during the reporting period[156] - The company has complied with all applicable provisions of the corporate governance code as per the Listing Rules Appendix 14 for the six months ended September 30, 2023[158] - The interim financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2023, have been reviewed by the audit committee and the company's auditor, but not audited[159] - There were no purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities by the company or its subsidiaries during the six months ended September 30, 2023[160]
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