Financial Performance - For the three months ended October 31, 2023, the revenue from continuing operations was HKD 21,122,000, a decrease of 49.6% compared to HKD 41,786,000 for the same period in 2022[22] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 12,596,000, representing a 39.5% increase from HKD 9,044,000 in the previous year[22] - The total comprehensive expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2023, amounted to HKD 16,640,000, compared to HKD 15,851,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of 5.0%[11] - The net loss for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was HKD 11,740,000, a decrease of 44.8% from HKD 21,262,000 in the same period last year[22] - The company reported other income of HKD 768,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2023, down from HKD 2,559,000 in the previous year[22] - The basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations was HKD 0.114 for the six months ended October 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 0.148 for the same period in 2022, representing a 23% improvement[25] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss for the six months ended October 31, 2023, reflecting ongoing challenges in its operational segments[34] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 20,334 thousand for the three months ended October 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 6,904 thousand in the same period of 2022[62] - For the three months ended October 31, 2023, the loss from continuing operations was HKD 16,378, compared to a loss of HKD 15,461 for the same period in 2022, indicating an increase in loss of approximately 5.9%[71] - For the six months ended October 31, 2023, the loss from continuing operations was HKD 11,740, a decrease of approximately 44.5% compared to a loss of HKD 21,209 in the same period of 2022[71] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from scaffolding, fit-out, and other ancillary services for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was HKD 22,918,000, down 63.2% from HKD 62,331,000 in the same period of 2022[36] - Total revenue from the scaffolding, fit-out, and other ancillary services segment was HKD 22,918 thousand for the three months ended October 31, 2023[61] - The company’s revenue from the securities investment business was HKD 1,330 thousand for the three months ended October 31, 2023[61] - The lending business segment recorded revenue of approximately HKD 23,600,000, an increase from HKD 22,700,000 in the same period last year[114] - The company generated revenue of approximately HKD 22,900,000 during the reporting period, a significant decrease of about HKD 62,300,000 compared to the same period last year due to a reduction in new contracts[111] Expenses and Liabilities - The operating and administrative expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2023, were HKD 10,303,000, compared to HKD 19,298,000 for the same period in 2022, indicating a reduction of 46.6%[22] - Interest expenses from other loans decreased to HKD 1,574 thousand for the three months ended October 31, 2023, compared to HKD 1,747 thousand in the same period of 2022, representing a decrease of 9.9%[45] - The company recorded a net impairment loss of HKD 39,015 thousand due to expected credit losses for the six months ended October 31, 2023[47] - The total accounts payable and other payables amounted to HKD 41,720 as of October 31, 2023, compared to HKD 34,975 as of April 30, 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 19.9%[80] - The company’s total liabilities increased to HKD 192,827 thousand as of October 31, 2023, compared to HKD 174,893 thousand[49] Assets and Equity - The total assets as of October 31, 2023, were valued at HKD 383,927,000, a decrease from HKD 396,107,000 in the previous year[14] - The company’s equity attributable to owners was HKD 383,927,000, down from HKD 396,107,000 year-on-year[14] - Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations amounted to HKD 17,175 thousand as of October 31, 2023, down from HKD 26,324 thousand[54] - The company’s total assets less current liabilities were HKD 385,143 thousand as of October 31, 2023, compared to HKD 400,712 thousand[49] - The company’s accounts receivable as of October 31, 2023, totaled HKD 41,022,000, an increase from HKD 33,571,000 as of April 30, 2023[101] Business Operations - The company has three operating segments: scaffolding and fit-out services, lending business, and securities investment business, which are managed separately due to their different operational systems and strategies[38] - The company continues to provide scaffolding, fit-out, and other ancillary services in the construction and building sector[86] - The company has adjusted its business strategy to increase lending requirements for borrowers, which has led to a decrease in revenue from this segment[142] - The construction and scaffolding services segment faced challenges due to a shortage of skilled labor, leading to increased labor costs and decreased profit margins[138] - The company has received positive feedback for its expansion into ceiling engineering within its renovation services[140] Investments and Sales - The company agreed to sell two wholly-owned subsidiaries for a total consideration of HKD 530 million[43] - The company completed the sale of its subsidiary for a cash consideration of HKD 530,000, which resulted in the termination of its asset management division[118] - Instant Victory Global Limited agreed to sell 1,000 shares of its subsidiary, Blue Tang Ventures Limited, for a total consideration of approximately HKD 199,000, HKD 199,000, and HKD 132,000, representing 37.5%, 37.5%, and 25.0% of the issued share capital respectively[65] - The fair value gain on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was HKD 1,022,000, compared to HKD 6,939,000 in the same period of 2022[42] - The total value of the company's investment portfolio was approximately HKD 48,700,000 as of October 31, 2023, an increase from HKD 47,500,000 on April 30, 2023[143] Corporate Governance - The board currently does not have a chairman or CEO, with daily operations managed by executive directors[178] - The audit committee is responsible for reviewing the annual report, half-yearly report, and quarterly reports, providing recommendations to the board[179] - The company has adopted a share option scheme in compliance with GEM Listing Rules[152] - The company has maintained the required public float as per GEM Listing Rules[162] - The unaudited condensed consolidated interim results have been reviewed by the audit committee and comply with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements[165]
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