Financial Performance - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 18.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 1.7 million for the same period in 2022, representing an increase in loss of approximately 1,006%[4]. - Revenue increased by approximately 39.9% to about HKD 63.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 45.1 million for the same period in 2022[6]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 9,967,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 22,820,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a 56.3% improvement[51]. - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 14,497,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a profit before tax of HKD 3,496,000 for the same period in 2022[64]. - The company incurred a net loss before tax of HKD 14,497,000, compared to a profit of HKD 3,496,000 in the previous year, indicating a substantial decline in profitability[48]. - The group reported a loss of approximately HKD 18,841,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 1,659,000 for the same period in 2022[75]. Revenue Sources - The credit business generated revenue of HKD 33,968,000, while the hotel operations and property leasing contributed HKD 11,049,000 and HKD 18,132,000 respectively[64]. - The hotel operations segment achieved an average occupancy rate of 95.5% for the six months ended December 31, 2023, with room revenue of approximately HKD 11.0 million, a significant increase from HKD 4.9 million in the same period in 2022[13]. - The property leasing business in China generated a pre-tax profit of approximately HKD 7.1 million, while the overall pre-tax profit for the property leasing business for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was about HKD 3.3 million, down from HKD 4.8 million for the same period in 2022[16]. Assets and Liabilities - The total amount of receivables increased to approximately HKD 352.0 million as of December 31, 2023, up from HKD 304.4 million as of June 30, 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately HKD 47.6 million due to a significant rise in customer numbers[10]. - Total borrowings as of December 31, 2023, amounted to approximately HKD 182.3 million, an increase from HKD 108.0 million as of June 30, 2023[21]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2023, was approximately 16.5%, up from 9.7% as of June 30, 2023[23]. - The group’s total assets increased from HKD 1,455,411,000 as of June 30, 2023, to HKD 1,521,888,000 as of December 31, 2023, indicating growth in asset base[67]. - The group’s total liabilities also increased from HKD 236,151,000 as of June 30, 2023, to HKD 312,595,000 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting changes in financial obligations[67]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 32,262,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, an improvement from HKD 68,517,000 in the previous year[57]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 98,590,000 at the end of the period, up from HKD 63,114,000 at the beginning of the period[57]. - The group’s financial assets at fair value through profit or loss amounted to HKD 31,512,000 as of December 31, 2023, slightly up from HKD 31,488,000 as of June 30, 2023[80]. Management and Strategy - The company is focusing on its diversified strategy and remains cautiously optimistic about sustainable long-term growth despite challenges in the post-COVID environment[8]. - The board maintains a cautiously optimistic view on the long-term prospects of the hotel business in Hong Kong[14]. - The company has established a brand named "Funki Financial" to enhance its credit business and is actively researching effective channels to attract customers[9]. Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2023, the major shareholder, Ms. Lian Qiwen, holds 70.89% of the company's issued share capital[40]. - The company’s controlling shareholder, Ms. Lian Qiwen, holds approximately 70.9% of the issued share capital as of December 31, 2023, unchanged from June 30, 2023[95]. Compliance and Governance - The audit committee has reviewed the interim results and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[37]. - The group has adopted new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, which did not have a significant impact on its financial performance or position[62].
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