Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 42,718,000, a slight decrease of 0.5% compared to HKD 42,947,000 in the same period last year[8]. - The operating loss for the period was HKD 132,472,000, compared to an operating loss of HKD 93,967,000 in the prior year, indicating a deterioration in operational performance[8]. - The pre-tax loss increased to HKD 136,165,000 from HKD 98,810,000 year-on-year, reflecting ongoing challenges in the business environment[8]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 154,768,000, compared to HKD 112,877,000 in the same period last year, highlighting increased financial strain[10]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.5184, worsening from HKD 0.3422 in the previous year[8]. - The company reported a total of HKD 368,111,000 in receivable loans as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 475,303,000 as of March 31, 2023[62]. - The company reported a significant increase in accumulated losses, reaching HKD 1.80 billion as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1.66 billion as of April 1, 2023[15]. - The company incurred a tax expense of HKD 2,330,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a tax credit of HKD 7,382,000 in the same period of 2022[44]. - The group reported a net loss of approximately HKD 138.50 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of approximately HKD 91.43 million in 2022, primarily due to a one-time loss of approximately HKD 57.05 million from the sale of an investment property[79]. Asset and Liability Management - As of September 30, 2023, total assets amounted to HKD 689,218,000, down from HKD 868,534,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a decline in asset value[12]. - The company's net asset value decreased to HKD 501,327,000 from HKD 656,095,000, reflecting a significant reduction in equity[13]. - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 187,891,000, a decrease of 11.5% from HKD 212,439,000 as of March 31, 2023[34]. - The expected credit loss provision for receivable loans increased to HKD 229,346,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 171,631,000 as of March 31, 2023[62]. - The group's current assets net value was approximately HKD 291 million, down from HKD 345 million as of March 31, 2023[80]. - The group had bank borrowings of approximately HKD 83 million as of September 30, 2023, an increase from HKD 45 million as of March 31, 2023[80]. Revenue Breakdown - The property investment segment generated revenue of HKD 7.97 million, down 19.7% from HKD 9.94 million in the previous year[31]. - The lending business segment reported revenue of HKD 34.75 million, an increase of 5.3% from HKD 33.01 million in the prior year[31]. - Revenue from investment properties for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 7,971,000, down 19.7% from HKD 9,942,000 in the same period of 2022[35]. - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong decreased to HKD 27,779,000, down 15.5% from HKD 33,005,000 in the previous year[38]. - Revenue from external customers in China increased significantly to HKD 14,939,000, up 50.5% from HKD 9,942,000 year-on-year[38]. Investment Properties and Valuation - The company experienced a valuation gain of HKD 1,959,000 from investment properties, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 38,341,000 in the previous year[8]. - As of September 30, 2023, the valuation of investment properties was approximately HKD 185,494,000, down from HKD 326,353,000 on April 1, 2022, reflecting a revaluation loss of HKD 38,341,000 and exchange rate adjustments of HKD (14,400,000)[51]. - The group has mortgaged investment properties valued at approximately HKD 156,331,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 164,093,000 as of March 31, 2023[52]. - The group’s investment properties are entirely held in China, and they are leased to third parties under operating leases[51]. - The group’s investment properties were revalued by an independent professional valuer, demonstrating compliance with recognized professional qualifications[51]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and bank balances increased to HKD 1,264,000 from HKD 971,000, indicating a slight improvement in liquidity[12]. - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 3.3 million, a decrease of 82% from HKD 18.55 million in the prior year[17]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period were HKD 1.26 million, a decrease of 86% from HKD 9.10 million at the end of the previous year[17]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted a standard code of conduct for securities trading by its directors, ensuring compliance with regulations[93]. - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for deviations regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO, which are held by the same individual[102]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, responsible for reviewing the financial reporting process and internal controls[103]. - The interim financial statements for the period have been reviewed by the company's auditor, with no reservations noted in their report[105]. Management and Operational Focus - The company continues to focus on its core business segments of property investment and lending, with separate management for each segment to optimize performance[26]. - The group plans to continue seeking suitable investment properties and engage with potential tenants to increase rental income[90]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, total remuneration for key management personnel was approximately HKD 1,943,000, a decrease of about 29.4% compared to HKD 2,755,000 for the same period in 2022[68].
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