Financial Performance - For the six months ending December 31, 2023, the company reported total revenue of HKD 13,848,000, a decrease from HKD 15,004,000 in the previous period, representing a decline of approximately 7.7%[2] - The company's service revenue was HKD 9,573,000, down from HKD 11,910,000, indicating a decrease of about 19.6%[2] - The gross profit for the period was HKD 8,079,000, compared to HKD 8,182,000 in the prior period, reflecting a slight decline of 1.3%[2] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 54,603,000, compared to a loss of HKD 48,033,000 in the previous period, marking an increase in losses of approximately 13.3%[4] - The net loss attributable to the company's shareholders was HKD 54,554,000, compared to HKD 47,745,000, representing an increase in losses of about 14.5%[4] - The basic loss per share was HKD 0.35, compared to HKD 0.30 in the previous period, reflecting a deterioration in earnings per share[4] - The company reported a total loss before tax of HKD 54,603,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 48,033,000 for the same period in 2022[18] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 48,335,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of HKD 47,226,000 for the same period in 2022[18] Assets and Liabilities - As of December 31, 2023, total assets amounted to HKD 516,759 million, a decrease from HKD 563,951 million in the previous year[6] - Total liabilities were reported at HKD 38,504 million, compared to HKD 37,803 million previously, indicating a slight increase[7] - The net value of total assets after deducting current liabilities stands at HKD 239,070 million, down from HKD 275,673 million[6] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of HKD 35,676 million, a decrease from HKD 56,281 million[6] - The total equity attributable to the company's owners is HKD 478,255 million, down from HKD 526,148 million[7] - The company’s total non-current assets were valued at HKD 277,689 million, a decrease from HKD 288,278 million[6] - The company’s total current assets were reported at HKD 280,694 million, down from HKD 332,313 million[6] Revenue Segments - The group operates four reportable segments: hotel operations, lending services, trading and distribution of alcoholic products, and investment in listed securities and funds[16] - The company’s hotel operations generated revenue of HKD 9,573,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, down from HKD 11,910,000 in the previous year, a decline of approximately 19.6%[18] - The company’s liquor products segment generated revenue of HKD 35,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 227,000 in the previous year[18] - Trading income from alcoholic products was HKD 35,000, with no income reported in the previous period[15] - Dividend income from listed securities investments increased to HKD 4,240,000 from HKD 2,867,000, marking a growth of approximately 47.8%[15] Impairment and Losses - The company reported a significant impairment loss on financial assets, amounting to HKD 27,927,000, compared to HKD 41,017,000 in the previous period, indicating a reduction in impairment losses[4] - The company reported a revaluation loss of HKD 27,927,000 on investment properties during the six months ended December 31, 2023[17] - The impairment loss provision for expected credit losses was HKD 8,693,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a reversal of HKD 16,515,000 in the previous period[49] Future Outlook and Strategy - The company has not provided specific guidance for future performance but indicated ongoing challenges in the market environment[2] - The company is focusing on enhancing its service offerings and exploring new market opportunities to drive future growth[2] - The group plans to focus on renovating the Resort Towers and has temporarily halted the villa project due to significant disruptions caused by the decline in Japan's tourism industry and COVID-19 restrictions[65] - The group plans to initiate renovation works for the first tower of the Resort Towers in April 2024, with expected completion by November 2024, allowing for additional rental income[68][70] Legal and Compliance - Legal actions have been initiated against Borrower A and Borrower B, with outstanding amounts of HKD 13,611,558 and HKD 8,914,360 respectively[76] - The company has engaged legal counsel regarding the enforcement of judgments against Borrower B in China[78] - The group has initiated legal proceedings against Borrower E, with an outstanding amount of HKD 14,022,093 at an interest rate of 10%[82] - Legal action has also been taken against Borrower F, with an outstanding amount of HKD 15,548,623 at an interest rate of 10%[82] - The group has filed a lawsuit against Borrower G, with an outstanding amount of HKD 51,179,822 at an interest rate of 12%[84] Corporate Governance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code, with the exception of the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which has not been implemented since the resignation of the previous CEO in March 2020[118] - The current independent non-executive directors have not been appointed based on the specific term requirements outlined in the corporate governance code, but they will rotate and be re-elected at the annual general meeting[120] - The audit committee, composed of all independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited interim results for the six months ending December 31, 2023[122]
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