Financial Performance - Revenue for the first quarter ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 14,354,000, a decrease of 52.8% compared to HKD 30,406,000 in the same period of 2022[5] - Gross profit for the first quarter was HKD 690,000, down 4.3% from HKD 721,000 year-over-year[5] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 5,104,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,882,000 in the prior year, representing a 31.4% increase in losses[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the quarter was HKD 0.64, compared to HKD 0.49 in the same quarter of the previous year[5] - Administrative expenses increased to HKD 5,984,000, up 22.9% from HKD 4,869,000 in the previous year[5] - The company's revenue decreased by approximately 52.6% from about HKD 30,400,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2022, to about HKD 14,400,000 in the same period of 2023[20] - The cost of sales also decreased by approximately 53.9% from about HKD 29,700,000 to about HKD 13,700,000, aligning with the revenue decline[21] - Other income decreased by approximately 33.8% from about HKD 287,000 to about HKD 190,000, primarily due to the cessation of government financial support[23] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 22.4% from about HKD 4,900,000 to about HKD 6,000,000, mainly due to higher legal and professional fees[24] - The loss attributable to the company's owners increased by approximately 30.8% from about HKD 3,900,000 to about HKD 5,100,000, attributed to the rise in administrative expenses[26] Dividends and Equity - The company did not declare any dividends for the quarter, consistent with the previous year[17] - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company decreased to HKD 98,573,000 from HKD 103,674,000 as of July 1, 2023[6] - The company did not recommend the payment of dividends for the period, consistent with the previous quarter where no dividends were paid[41] Business Operations - The group operates primarily in the construction services sector, focusing on residential, commercial, and industrial building projects[9] - The company submitted 2 construction project bids during the period and is actively pursuing opportunities in new projects as the market recovers[28] - The company plans to avoid low-margin bidding projects due to increased competition and recent interest rate hikes affecting the real estate market[28] - Future opportunities will be assessed cautiously, balancing risk and return, with potential strategic partnerships or acquisitions to enhance long-term profitability[29] Governance and Compliance - The company continues to assess the impact of new accounting standards on its financial performance and position[10] - As of September 30, 2023, a total of 16,800,000 stock options remain unexercised, with no options exercised during the period[42] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading by directors, confirming compliance during the reporting period[40] - The audit committee, consisting of two independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the financial reporting procedures and internal control systems[45] - The company is actively seeking suitable candidates to fill vacancies for independent non-executive directors and audit committee members due to recent board composition changes[46] Shareholding Structure - Major shareholders include Best Brain with 31.41% ownership, and other significant shareholders hold 7.54% each[34]
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