Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, total revenue increased by 2% to HKD 474 million compared to HKD 464 million in the same period last year[7]. - The hotel business contributed significantly with a profit of HKD 79 million, a remarkable increase of 1217% from HKD 6 million in the previous year[7]. - The loss attributable to shareholders rose to HKD 371 million, a 286% increase from HKD 96 million in the same period last year, primarily due to increased expected credit loss provisions on debt securities[10]. - The group reported a total revenue of HKD 474,263,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 463,523,000 for the same period in 2022[32]. - The group incurred a net loss of HKD 371,284,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 94,612,000 in the previous year[32]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 371,452 for the period, compared to a net loss of HKD 95,766 in the previous year[42]. - The total comprehensive expense for the period was HKD 1,045,807, reflecting significant financial challenges faced by the company[42]. - The company incurred financing costs of HKD 86,070,000 for the period, compared to HKD 60,681,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase in financing expenses[68]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 379,549,000 for the period, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 112,283,000 in the previous year, reflecting a significant increase in losses[68]. Assets and Liabilities - The total asset value decreased by 10% to HKD 8,387 million from HKD 9,282 million[7]. - Net asset value fell by 35% to HKD 1,959 million from HKD 3,006 million[7]. - The financial investment portfolio decreased to HKD 1,944 million from HKD 2,870 million, a reduction of HKD 926 million[17]. - The total assets and net asset value of the group were HKD 8,387,000,000 and HKD 1,959,000,000 respectively, a decrease from HKD 9,282,000,000 and HKD 3,006,000,000 as of March 31, 2023[20]. - The group's net debt was HKD 5,360,000,000, slightly increased from HKD 5,284,000,000 as of March 31, 2023, with a debt-to-revalued net asset ratio of 42%[21]. - Total liabilities included HKD 5,652,000,000 in bank loans, with 90% of these loans denominated in HKD[21]. - The company's equity attributable to shareholders decreased from HKD 3,007,103 to HKD 1,961,296, a decline of about 34.77%[38]. - Total liabilities decreased from HKD 4,682,129 to HKD 4,259,002, indicating a reduction of approximately 9.00%[38]. - The carrying amount of non-current financial assets is HKD 657,124,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 706,496,000 as of March 31, 2023, a decrease of approximately 7%[93]. Cash Flow and Financing - As of September 30, 2023, the group had cash and undrawn bank financing of approximately HKD 2,500,000,000, unchanged from March 31, 2023[20]. - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was a negative HKD 104,004, compared to a negative HKD 55,719 for the same period in 2022[40]. - The cash flow from financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 144,405, compared to HKD 178,068 in the previous year[40]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 360,508 from HKD 302,373, marking an increase of approximately 19.19%[40]. - The company’s employee benefit expenses rose to HKD 54,350,000 in 2023 from HKD 37,952,000 in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 43.2%[80]. Investment Performance - The financial investment segment reported a loss of HKD 312,636,000, compared to a profit of HKD 39,554,000 in the same period last year, indicating a substantial decline[68]. - The net loss from investments was HKD 603,819,000, which is an increase from HKD 342,836,000 in the previous year, reflecting a worsening investment performance[73]. - The group incurred an unrealized fair value loss of HKD 932,000,000 on debt securities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 986,000,000 for the same period in 2022[95]. - The expected credit loss increased significantly, with major contributions from the Jingcheng 12% notes (HKD 111,397,000) and Evergrande 12% notes (HKD 80,553,000), totaling HKD 370,296,000[76]. - The company reported a fair value change loss of HKD 905,462 thousand during the period, impacting the overall financial results[55]. Market and Economic Outlook - The company anticipates continued recovery in the tourism sector driven by increased travel demand and the resumption of flights, particularly from mainland China[29]. - Management remains cautiously optimistic regarding the performance in a rapidly changing environment while closely monitoring macroeconomic developments[30]. - The company plans to enhance its influence in the online travel and entertainment sectors in mainland China through collaborations with social media and booking platforms[29]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, the total shareholding of the director Pan Zheng in the company was 1,346,310,539 shares, representing 66.71% of the issued share capital[116]. - Pan Zheng holds personal and corporate interests in related companies, with a total of 509,672,171 shares in Huihan Holdings, accounting for 60.61% of the issued share capital[117]. - The company did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[85]. - The company has not granted any stock options to directors during the reporting period, and no previously granted options were exercised, cancelled, or lapsed[120][121]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted corporate governance principles as per the listing rules, with one exception regarding the attendance of the chairman at the annual general meeting[139]. - The company’s board confirmed compliance with the standard code of conduct during the reporting period[137]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim results for the six months ending September 30, 2023[140].
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