Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 94.2 million, a significant increase from HKD 17.8 million in the same period last year, representing a growth of 429.2%[54] - Gross profit for the period was HKD 18.4 million, up from HKD 1.2 million, indicating a substantial improvement in profitability[41] - The net profit attributable to equity holders was HKD 35.7 million, compared to a loss of HKD 33.1 million in the previous year, marking a turnaround in financial performance[42] - Earnings per share for the period was HKD 5.8 cents, compared to a loss of HKD 5.4 cents per share in the same period last year[42] - Cash flow from operating activities showed a net inflow of HKD 7.9 million, a significant recovery from an outflow of HKD 106.0 million in the previous year[48] - The group recognized a total comprehensive income of HKD 34.9 million for the period, a turnaround from a loss of HKD 32.4 million in the previous year[59] - The company reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of HKD 35.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of HKD 33.1 million in the same period of 2022[102] Revenue Sources - The company reported a significant increase in revenue from property sales, which reached HKD 88.2 million, compared to HKD 12.6 million in the prior year[54] - Revenue from the United States reached HKD 89.3 million, up from HKD 13.2 million in the previous year, indicating a growth of 675%[55] - The company’s rental income from other sources was HKD 0.4 million, consistent with the previous year[55] Expenses and Costs - Employee expenses for the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, reached HKD 28.7 million, excluding director remuneration[2] - Administrative expenses decreased slightly to HKD 28.1 million from HKD 28.5 million, reflecting cost control measures[41] Assets and Equity - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 6,386.4 million, slightly down from HKD 6,414.8 million at the end of the previous reporting period[45] - The total equity as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 6,476.2 million, down from HKD 6,510.3 million at the beginning of the period[45] - The group’s total equity as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 6,476.2 million, compared to HKD 6,569.8 million as of September 30, 2022[59] Debt and Cash Position - As of September 30, 2023, the group's net cash after deducting loans was HKD 1.2577 billion, compared to HKD 1.2966 billion as of March 31, 2023[1] - The capital debt ratio as of March 31, 2023, was 1.4%[1] - The group has a bank loan amounting to HKD 90.9 million, secured by properties valued at approximately HKD 402.4 million[1] Shareholder Information - The shareholding of the chairman and CEO, Chen Bin, amounts to 44.88% of the total shares[5] - The group did not repurchase any shares during the first half of the fiscal year[12] - The group has not purchased or sold any of its shares during the first half of the fiscal year[12] Corporate Governance - The group has complied with the corporate governance code, with some exceptions regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[13] Future Outlook and Projects - The company is developing the French Valley Airport Center project in California, with the third phase showing strong sales and the fourth phase expected to be completed by the end of 2024[115] - The development of a luxury residential building on Ap Lei Chau is progressing as planned, expected to be completed by 2025[123] - The marketing activities for the new luxury residential project "Repulse Bay 108" are progressing well, with the project featuring eight independent villas[123] Market Conditions and Challenges - The group anticipates that the market atmosphere will improve in the next one to two quarters if the U.S. Federal Reserve stabilizes interest rates[116] - High interest rates are expected to significantly increase the group's interest income due to its net cash financial position[116] - The recent policy report announced the relaxation of property market regulations, which is expected to stimulate residential property transaction volumes[116] - The group is closely monitoring various challenges and risks, maintaining a prudent management approach to respond flexibly to market fluctuations[116] - The company anticipates ongoing challenges in the hotel industry due to inflation and labor shortages, despite a positive outlook for the sector[115] Hotel Performance - The hotel occupancy rate significantly increased in the second and third quarters of 2023, benefiting from the recovery of local demand and improved air capacity[115] - The company’s consolidated hotels, particularly the Sheraton Hotel in Hong Kong, are expected to benefit from the recovery of business and tourism activities[112] Financial Investments - The group’s financial investments recorded a fair value change income of HKD 9.4 million, down from HKD 18.5 million in the previous year[71] - The company’s financial investments at fair value through profit or loss totaled HKD 27.7 million as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 38.4 million a year earlier[98] - The fair value of financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss includes listed equity securities valued at HKD 16.5 million as of September 30, 2023[107] Dividend Information - The company proposed an interim dividend of HKD 0.12 per ordinary share, consistent with the previous year's dividend[42] - The company plans to declare an interim dividend of HKD 0.12 per ordinary share, consistent with the previous year's dividend[75] - The company plans to distribute an interim dividend of HKD 0.12 per share, consistent with the dividend from the same period last year[111]
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