Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 30,804,000, a decrease of 54.7% compared to HKD 67,910,000 for the same period in 2022[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 1,839,000, down 4.1% from HKD 1,917,000 in 2022[4] - Operating loss increased to HKD 7,461,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 8,491,000 in 2022[4] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 16,546,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 8,512,000 in 2022, reflecting a significant increase in losses[4] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 2.08 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 1.07 in 2022[4] - The loss attributable to owners of the company for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 16,500,000, an increase from HKD 8,500,000 for the same period in 2022, attributed to reduced revenue and a litigation loss provision of HKD 9,300,000[52] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 44,264,000, down from HKD 50,629,000 at the end of the same period in 2022[8] - The company experienced a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 225,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net inflow of HKD 16,963,000 in 2022[8] - As of December 31, 2023, the group maintained a cash balance of approximately HKD 44,300,000, compared to HKD 45,500,000 as of June 30, 2023[54] - The current ratio as of December 31, 2023, was approximately 2.2, down from 2.6 as of June 30, 2023[54] - The group has no outstanding interest-bearing borrowings as of December 31, 2023, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero[55] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 93,274,000 as of December 31, 2023, from HKD 108,007,000 as of June 30, 2023[5] - The net asset value of the company was HKD 87,130,000 as of December 31, 2023, down from HKD 103,674,000 as of June 30, 2023[5] - The company has a contingent liability of approximately HKD 10,758,000 in performance guarantees provided by banks, unchanged from June 30, 2023[69] - The company has a contingent liability of approximately HKD 28,749,000 in performance guarantees provided by third parties, down from HKD 37,729,000 as of June 30, 2023[69] Operational Costs - Direct costs decreased by approximately 56.1% from HKD 66,000,000 to HKD 29,000,000, aligning with the revenue decline[48] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 9.4% from HKD 11,000,000 to HKD 10,000,000, primarily due to a decrease in employee costs[50] - The company reported a total employee cost of HKD 8,107,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, down from HKD 11,657,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a 30% decrease[23] Legal and Compliance - The company incurred a litigation loss provision of HKD 9,300,000 during the reporting period[4] - The company is currently pursuing legal action to recover overdue loans amounting to HKD 15,000,000, with a court ruling in favor of the company on July 19, 2023[41] - A contingent payment offer of HKD 9,300,000 has been made to resolve a legal claim involving a subcontractor, which is still pending acceptance[42] - The company has not faced any claims related to performance guarantees as of the reporting dates, indicating a stable risk profile[40] Share Capital and Dividends - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended December 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year[26] - The company's issued and paid-up share capital remained at HKD 7,959,000 as of both June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2023, with 795,940,000 shares issued[33] - Best Brain Investments Limited holds 250,000,000 shares, representing 31.41% of the company's issued share capital[77] Management and Governance - The total remuneration for key management personnel for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 1,740,000, a decrease from HKD 1,999,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decline of approximately 13%[37] - The Audit Committee, consisting of two independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended December 31, 2023, and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[89] - Following the appointment of Mr. Wu as an executive director, the company fell below the minimum requirement of three independent non-executive directors as per GEM listing rules[91] - Mr. Leung was appointed as an independent non-executive director on January 12, 2024, restoring compliance with GEM listing rules regarding the number of independent directors and Audit Committee members[91] Business Outlook - The group is actively seeking opportunities in the construction sector, anticipating an increase in project supply due to government initiatives in Hong Kong[44] - The board will continue to explore new business and investment opportunities to enhance long-term profitability amid intense competition in the construction sector[45]
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