Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a profit attributable to owners of approximately HKD 17.7 million, a significant improvement compared to a loss of approximately HKD 62.2 million for the same period in 2022[23]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 40.2 million, compared to HKD 5.6 million for the same period in 2022, representing a substantial increase[15]. - EBITDA improved from a loss of approximately HKD 58.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to a profit of approximately HKD 23.3 million for the same period in 2023[33]. - EBIT also showed significant improvement, rising from a loss of approximately HKD 59.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to a profit of approximately HKD 22.0 million for the same period in 2023[33]. - The company reported a profit before tax of HKD 20,223 thousand, a turnaround from a loss of HKD 71,652 thousand in the previous year[185]. - Net profit for the period was HKD 17,795 thousand, compared to a loss of HKD 62,821 thousand in the same period last year[186]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was HKD 0.6, recovering from a loss per share of HKD 2.6 in the previous year[186]. Revenue and Profitability - The group's revenue increased by approximately 617.9% from about HKD 5.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to about HKD 40.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023[39]. - Gross profit rose by 102.1% from approximately HKD 2.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to about HKD 26.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023[36]. - Other income and gains for the six months ended September 30, 2023, amounted to approximately HKD 16.7 million, an increase of approximately 3,240% compared to approximately HKD 0.5 million for the same period in 2022, primarily due to improved recoverability of trade receivables[73]. - The company recorded other income and gains of HKD 16,722 thousand, a significant increase from HKD 453 thousand in the same period of 2022[185]. Cost Management - Sales and distribution costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 2.5 million, a decrease of about 16.7% from approximately HKD 3.0 million for the same period in 2022[30]. - Other expenses decreased significantly from approximately HKD 41.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to approximately HKD 1.6 million for the same period in 2023[33]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 3.8% from about HKD 18.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to about HKD 17.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023[46]. - Financing costs significantly reduced to HKD 1,764 thousand from HKD 12,087 thousand, indicating better financial efficiency[185]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets increased to HKD 479.3 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 373.6 million as of March 31, 2023[15]. - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 221.4 million as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 247.0 million as of March 31, 2023[15]. - The net asset value of the company rose to HKD 257.9 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 126.7 million as of March 31, 2023[15]. - The group's capital debt ratio as of September 30, 2023, was 65.4%, a significant decrease from 144.6% as of March 31, 2023[68]. - Current assets increased by approximately 50.6% to about HKD 303.7 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to approximately HKD 201.6 million as of March 31, 2023[81]. - The total liabilities decreased to HKD 133,346 million from HKD 204,271 million, a reduction of about 34.7%[160]. Strategic Initiatives - The "Darkness to Light" project in Malaysia generated approximately HKD 13.5 million in revenue, with about 45,000 LED lights installed, contributing significantly to the overall revenue[40]. - The company has established a strategic partnership with Tongwei Solar in Hefei, China, which is the largest multicrystalline silicon manufacturer and solar cell supplier globally since 2022[101]. - The company aims to meet the potential solar energy project demand of 100 GW in the UAE by 2030, with an estimated total value of $15 billion[101]. - The company signed a cooperation agreement with the Selangor State Government agency, Lembaga Perumahan Dan Hartanah Selangor (LPHS), to expedite a real estate development project in Malaysia[123]. - The "Light in the Dark" project aims to install about 6 million LED lights in the 8,000 apartments by 2025, enhancing energy efficiency and receiving strong local government support[123]. Human Resources - The group had 67 full-time employees as of September 30, 2023, up from 57 as of March 31, 2023[66]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a securities trading code that complies with the standards set out in the listing rules, ensuring all directors and relevant employees adhered to it during the reporting period[180]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with the listing rules and corporate governance standards[181]. - The company continues to monitor and review its corporate governance practices and procedures, making necessary adjustments as deemed appropriate[180]. - The company held its annual general meeting on September 28, 2023, chaired by an independent non-executive director due to the absence of the chairman[180].
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