Financial Performance - For the six months ended December 31, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 40,558,000, a decrease of 5.1% compared to HKD 42,787,000 in the same period of 2022[4]. - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 9,203,000, representing an increase of 31.5% from HKD 6,991,000 year-on-year[4]. - The operating loss for the period was HKD 50,090,000, compared to an operating loss of HKD 127,000 in the previous year[4]. - The net loss attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 46,091,000, significantly higher than the loss of HKD 2,849,000 in the prior year[5]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 2.26, compared to HKD 0.14 in the previous year[5]. - The company reported a total loss of HKD 45,292,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 2,237,000 in the same period of 2022[34]. - Basic loss per share for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 46,091,000, compared to HKD 2,849,000 for the same period in 2022[42]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - For the six months ended December 31, 2023, the company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 12,672,000, compared to HKD 2,170,000 in the same period of 2022, indicating a significant increase in cash burn[12]. - The company generated a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 1,030,000, a recovery from a net cash outflow of HKD 1,071,000 in the previous year, primarily due to financing lease interest income of HKD 960,000[12]. - The company has committed to ensuring sufficient funding to meet its financial obligations and operational needs for at least the next twelve months[18]. - The company’s cash flow forecast has been reviewed in detail, and the board believes there will be adequate cash resources to meet future operational and financing needs[18]. - The company raised borrowings of HKD 6,200,000 during the period, slightly down from HKD 6,772,000 in the previous year, while net cash from financing activities was HKD 3,684,000[12]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 553,392,000 from HKD 599,802,000 as of June 30, 2023[9]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 2,273,000 from HKD 5,531,000 as of June 30, 2023[7]. - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 421,554,000, down from HKD 462,980,000 as of June 30, 2023[9]. - The group has classified assets and liabilities related to a sale group, with total assets of HKD 67,477,000 and total liabilities of HKD 10,410,000 as of December 31, 2023[56]. - The net asset value of the sale group was HKD 57,067,000 as of December 31, 2023, up from HKD 56,033,000 as of June 30, 2023[56]. Investment Properties and Fair Value - The company recorded a fair value loss on investment properties of HKD 11,400,000, compared to a loss of HKD 787,000 in the previous period[4]. - The fair value of biological assets was reported at HKD 203,821,000, with total recurring fair value measurements amounting to HKD 404,199,000 as of December 31, 2023[22]. - The fair value loss on investment properties was recorded at HKD 11,400,000 during the reporting period[32]. - The company reported a non-recurring fair value measurement total of HKD 66,119,000 for non-current assets held for sale, specifically related to Chinese investment properties[24]. - The fair value of biological assets was determined using the market approach, with the value of poplar trees increasing from HKD 203,821,000 to HKD 230,481,000[28]. Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from external customers for the six months ended December 31, 2023, totaled HKD 40,558,000, with significant contributions from metal recycling and automotive-related sales[32]. - The segment loss for the metal recycling business was HKD 421,000, while the automotive-related segment reported a profit of HKD 3,537,000[32]. - Revenue from the automotive and automotive parts business was approximately HKD 30,418,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, a slight decrease of 2.3% from HKD 31,136,000 in the previous year[75]. - The company recorded revenue of approximately HKD 5,659,000 from its metal recycling business for the six months ended December 31, 2023, down 34.6% from HKD 8,667,000 in the same period of 2022[74]. - Rental income from investment properties decreased to approximately HKD 1,976,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 2,225,000 in the same period of 2022[77]. Economic Environment - The Hong Kong economy is facing challenges, with a projected GDP growth rate revised down from 4.5% to 3.2%[88]. - The Hang Seng Index declined over 15% in 2023, indicating a disconnect from global economic trends[87]. - The government is expected to face structural deficits in the medium term due to declining property prices and low transaction volumes[89]. Corporate Governance - The audit committee has been established in accordance with Listing Rule 3.21 to review and monitor the group's financial reporting procedures, internal controls, and risk management systems[115]. - The interim report for the six months ending December 31, 2023, has been reviewed by the audit committee, which consists of three independent non-executive directors[115].
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