Financial Performance - The group recorded revenue from electric vehicle sales of approximately HKD 35,600,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 800,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a significant increase[6]. - Gross profit for the same period was approximately HKD 5,100,000, with a gross margin of 14.3%, down from 32.5% in the previous year[6]. - The group incurred a loss of approximately HKD 104,200,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 41,000,000 for the same period in 2022, primarily due to a significant increase in fair value losses related to financial assets[7]. - The loss attributable to owners of the company was approximately HKD 99,300,000, with a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.107 for the period[7]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 35,567,000, a significant increase from HKD 781,000 in the same period last year[92]. - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 5,070,000, compared to HKD 254,000 in the previous year, indicating a substantial improvement[92]. - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 104,274,000, which is a decline from a loss of HKD 41,068,000 in the prior year[92]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 198,075,000, compared to HKD 225,146,000 in the previous year, showing a slight improvement[94]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.107, compared to HKD 0.042 in the previous year[94]. - The company reported a total depreciation expense of HKD (4,498,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD (6,454,000) in the previous year[121]. - The company reported a significant increase in fair value gains on financial assets, amounting to HKD 97,536,000 for the period, compared to HKD 9,901,000 in the previous year[102]. Business Expansion and Contracts - The group is expanding its sales network to multiple overseas markets and has successfully secured contracts for electric buses in Hong Kong, including a 12-meter electric bus for the Hong Kong Productivity Council[13][15]. - The company has launched the all-electric 19-seat low-floor minibus model "APEX-MINI," targeting a market size of over 4,000 vehicles in Hong Kong[13]. - The group has been awarded a contract to supply the first electric mobile command vehicle to the Hong Kong Fire Services Department, featuring a powerful 350kW electric motor and a battery capacity of 422kWh[15]. - The company is confident in capturing more orders for smart electric buses from the Hong Kong Productivity Council and other clients[13]. - The company has developed the "COMET" electric bus tailored for the Philippines, with plans to deliver at least 500 units by March 2024, having already delivered 65 units[16]. - The company received a significant order for 1,000 electric chassis from a major baking company in Mexico, with 200 units delivered in the first half of 2023[19]. - The company has a strong outlook for electric vehicle custom solutions in Latin America, Asia, and Europe, anticipating increased orders in the coming years[19]. Financial Position and Assets - As of September 30, 2023, the company's net asset value was approximately HKD 1,420,200,000, a decrease from HKD 1,618,300,000 as of March 31, 2023[47]. - The company's capital debt ratio improved to 1.27% from 1.59% as of March 31, 2023[47]. - The total mineral resources of the calcium sulfate mine as of September 30, 2023, amounted to 1,346,000 tons, with a sodium sulfate content of 17.53%[44]. - The company has approximately HKD 4,400,000 in cash and bank deposits as of September 30, 2023, an increase from HKD 1,400,000 as of March 31, 2023[49]. - The company's total assets decreased to HKD 1,523,768,000 from HKD 1,709,870,000 as of March 31, 2023[98]. - The company's total liabilities increased, with a notable rise in other payables and accrued liabilities, which increased by HKD 19,388,000 compared to the previous year[105]. - The company’s total liabilities increased to HKD 103,527,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 91,554,000 as of March 31, 2023[124]. Shareholder and Equity Information - The company sold approximately 4.9% of its stake in Quantron for €5.6 million, and subsequently sold an additional 6.4% stake for €1 million, retaining a 5.47% interest[20][21]. - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[8]. - The company completed a share consolidation on October 13, 2023, merging every 10 existing shares into 1 share with a par value of HKD 0.1[59]. - The total number of shares available for issuance under the 2013 and 2023 Share Option Schemes is 924,100,000, representing 9.96% of the company's issued shares[64]. - The company has 90,000,000 unexercised options granted to Miguel Valldecabres Polop at an exercise price of HKD 0.038, with a market price of HKD 0.033[62]. - The company has a total of 235,000,000 unexercised options granted to 12 employees at an exercise price of HKD 0.038, with a market price of HKD 0.033[64]. - As of September 30, 2023, the major shareholder Zhang Ren holds 771,324,959 shares, representing approximately 8.31% of the company[74]. - Entrust Limited, owned by Chen Tuo Yu and Xiao Qun, holds 982,727,510 shares, which is approximately 10.59% of the company[80]. Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company is currently involved in legal proceedings related to a lawsuit seeking RMB 21.7 million from Hong Gao Enterprise Co., Ltd, with a court ruling requiring payment[33]. - The company has received a court ruling to pay RMB 900,000 plus interest to a contractor, which may lead to the lifting of a freeze on mining rights[37]. - The company is in discussions with local authorities regarding the potential confiscation of land use rights in Guangxi, with no confirmation received yet[40]. - The company believes it still holds the land use rights certificate and has not received any public notice regarding the confiscation[40]. - The company is actively communicating with local authorities to delay the confiscation decision regarding the idle land use rights[147]. Mining and Resource Management - The company is considering implementing a revised mining plan that utilizes existing land in Guangxi without needing further land use rights[32]. - The revised mining plan aims to employ modern technology for more efficient extraction of calcium sulfate minerals[32]. - A contract was signed with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to provide solutions for the mining plan's construction and engineering procedures, with a feasibility study expected to be completed by 2024[32]. - The company submitted materials to the municipal government regarding the revised mining plan in August 2023, receiving a supportive response for further evaluation[32]. - The feasibility of the revised mining plan depends on the results from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and China Tianchen Engineering Co., Ltd[32]. - The company is considering implementing a revised mining plan for its Guangxi land use rights, with positive feedback received from the local government[41]. - The company has not identified any impairment indicators for its mineral assets as of September 30, 2023, due to stable product prices during the reporting period[151]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and confirmed compliance for the six months ended September 30, 2023[88]. - The audit committee reviewed the interim financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2023, ensuring adherence to accounting principles[89]. - The board approved the unaudited interim financial statements on November 29, 2023[187].
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