Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the consolidated revenue was approximately RMB 10.7 million, a decrease of about 69.3% compared to RMB 34.9 million for the same period in 2022[15]. - The consolidated gross profit for the same period was approximately RMB 9.6 million, a significant improvement from a gross loss of approximately RMB 0.8 million in the prior year, resulting in a gross margin of approximately 89.6%[15]. - The consolidated operating loss before tax decreased from approximately RMB 15.7 million in the prior year to approximately RMB 1.0 million, primarily due to improved profit margins and cost control measures[16]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately RMB 0.2 million, a significant decrease from RMB 15.8 million for the same period in 2022[17]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 0.03, compared to RMB 2.33 for the same period in 2022[17]. - The company successfully turned a gross loss from the six months ended June 30, 2022, into a gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2023, due to new revenue sources and cost control efforts[37]. - The company expects to turn a profit in the next annual report, contingent on further improvements in profit margins[41]. Revenue Sources - Rental income accounted for approximately 20.5% of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023[13]. - The plywood and related services segment contributed approximately 79.5% to the total revenue for the same period[11]. - The company formed a strategic alliance with a factory in Jiangmen, Guangdong, to expand its plywood business and broaden revenue sources[10]. - The strategic alliance began generating revenue from the third quarter of 2023, contributing positively to the company's financial performance[11]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the total revenue was RMB 10,711 thousand, with plywood and related services contributing RMB 8,512 thousand and leasing activities contributing RMB 2,199 thousand[119]. Expenses and Cost Management - The total sales and distribution expenses and administrative expenses amounted to approximately RMB 8.6 million, an increase of about RMB 1.7 million or 25.8% compared to RMB 6.9 million in the previous year[15]. - Financial costs decreased by approximately RMB 0.9 million, with total financial costs for the period being RMB 2.0 million compared to RMB 3.0 million in the previous year[16]. - The company implemented measures to reduce low-margin plywood orders and outsourced non-core tasks to local workers to lower production costs[11]. - The company reported a significant decrease in the cost of inventory recognized as an expense, which fell to RMB 106,000 from RMB 33,838,000 year-on-year, reflecting improved inventory management[123]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2023, the company's current assets amounted to approximately RMB 779 million, an increase from RMB 715 million as of March 31, 2023[20]. - Total current liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were approximately RMB 1,166 million, up from RMB 1,148 million as of March 31, 2023, mainly due to increases in trade and other payables[20]. - Total borrowings as of September 30, 2023, were approximately RMB 368 million, a slight decrease from RMB 377 million as of March 31, 2023[23]. - The company’s equity attributable to owners increased to RMB 30,651,000 from RMB 27,041,000, showing a growth of 9.7%[71]. - The company’s total liabilities increased slightly to RMB 124,185,000 from RMB 122,008,000, reflecting a marginal rise of 1.8%[70]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly from approximately RMB 69 million as of March 31, 2023, to approximately RMB 13 million as of September 30, 2023, primarily due to settlement of payables[20]. - The company anticipates that all debts, accrued interest, and related sale costs will be settled from the proceeds of the auction, barring unforeseen circumstances[29]. - The company plans to issue capitalized shares at a price of HKD 0.06 per share, totaling 73,104,116 shares, to settle debts amounting to approximately HKD 4.39 million[30]. - The company issued convertible bonds totaling HKD 7,800,000 with a conversion price of HKD 0.15 per bond, maturing on March 23, 2025[31]. - The group plans to alleviate liquidity pressure by selling mortgaged assets and has discussed extending repayment terms with lenders[83]. Credit Risk and Receivables - Trade and other receivables increased by approximately RMB 12.2 million to about RMB 748 million as of September 30, 2023, from approximately RMB 626 million as of March 31, 2023[20]. - The expected credit loss provision for trade receivables increased from RMB 19,958,000 as of March 31, 2023, to RMB 124,516,000 as of September 30, 2023[104]. - The concentration of credit risk is primarily located in China, accounting for 100% of total receivables as of September 30, 2023, with 21% and 64% of total trade receivables coming from the largest customer and the top five customers, respectively[99]. - The company has recognized an impairment loss of RMB 104,558,000 for individually assessed receivables as of September 30, 2023[99]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has established an audit committee in accordance with Listing Rules and has reviewed the financial reporting and internal controls for the six months ending September 30, 2023[49]. - The audit committee is chaired by Mr. Chen Shaoyuan, an independent non-executive director[49]. - The company has not engaged in any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries during the six months ended September 30, 2023[44]. - The company has not declared any interim dividends for the six months ending September 30, 2023[60]. Employee and Management Information - As of September 30, 2023, the total salary and related costs provided to employees amounted to approximately RMB 2.2 million[56]. - The company has 28 employees as of September 30, 2023, and participates in mandatory provident fund retirement plans in Hong Kong and central pension plans in China[56]. - Management compensation increased to RMB 729,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to RMB 670,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 8.8%[148].
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