Financial Performance - Parent company owner's total comprehensive loss amounted to HK2.394 million in the same period last year[2] - Revenue decreased to HK254.563 million year-over-year, with a gross loss of HK15.382 million in 2023[2] - Revenue from construction services decreased to HKD 102.96 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 254.36 million in the same period last year[19] - Revenue from trading and brokerage services increased to HKD 334,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 205,000 in the same period last year[19] - Total revenue for the group decreased to HKD 103.30 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 254.56 million in the same period last year[19] - Segment loss for construction services was HKD 56.80 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a segment profit of HKD 2.68 million in the same period last year[19] - Segment loss for trading and brokerage services was HKD 1.49 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a segment loss of HKD 1.35 million in the same period last year[19] - Total segment loss for the group was HKD 58.29 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a segment profit of HKD 1.33 million in the same period last year[19] - Loss before tax for the group was HKD 62.54 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss before tax of HKD 1.95 million in the same period last year[19] - Revenue from private sector construction services decreased to HKD 94.97 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 241.93 million in the same period last year[33] - Revenue decreased by 59.4% from HKD 254.6 million in the six months ended September 30, 2023, to HKD 103.3 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to reduced successful bids and lower contract values amid intense market competition[61] - Gross loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 27.6 million, compared to a gross profit of HKD 15.4 million for the same period in 2023, with a gross loss margin of 26.8% versus a gross profit margin of 6.0% in 2023[64] - Revenue from the construction segment decreased by HKD 151.4 million due to reduced successful bids and lower contract values, contributing to the gross loss[64] - Other income and gains decreased by approximately 86.5%, from HKD 3.0 million in 2023 to HKD 0.4 million in 2024, primarily due to a reduction in realized gains from financial assets at fair value[64] - Administrative expenses increased by HKD 24.1 million, from HKD 11.1 million in 2023 to HKD 35.3 million in 2024, mainly due to discretionary bonuses for employees[65] - The company recorded a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of approximately HKD 62.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of HKD 2.4 million in the same period in 2023[70] - The company's revenue decreased by HKD 151.3 million, from HKD 254.6 million in 2023 to HKD 103.3 million in 2024, primarily due to reduced template services and trading and brokerage services[81] Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets decreased to HK10.353 million as of September 30, 2024[4] - Total current assets decreased to HK255.012 million as of September 30, 2024[4] - Total current liabilities decreased to HK81.235 million as of September 30, 2024[4] - Net current assets decreased to HK173.777 million as of September 30, 2024[4] - Total equity decreased to HK183.843 million as of September 30, 2024[4] - Total assets for the group decreased to HKD 176.81 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 265.37 million as of March 31, 2024[25] - Total liabilities for the group decreased to HKD 55.50 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 81.52 million as of March 31, 2024[25] - Contract assets increased from HKD 94.44 million as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 100.206 million as of September 30, 2024, driven by unbilled revenue and retention receivables[51] - Trade receivables aged within 30 days decreased from HKD 26.536 million as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 21.592 million as of September 30, 2024[55] - Trade payables decreased from HKD 44.059 million as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 23.087 million as of September 30, 2024, with a significant reduction in payables from securities customers[55] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 24.4 million as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 98.1 million as of March 31, 2024[73] Business Operations - The company's main business includes construction services and securities trading and brokerage, with subsidiaries such as Hop Fat Yuk Ying Engineering Limited and Wong Ho Securities Limited[6][7] - The company plans to expand its customer base and market share, while exploring potential business opportunities outside of Hong Kong to enhance future growth and diversify revenue sources[82] - The company employed 34 employees in Hong Kong as of September 30, 2024, a decrease from 37 employees as of March 31, 2024[85] - The company did not make any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the reporting period[87] - The company did not hold any significant investments during the reporting period[88] - The company did not have any other significant investment or capital asset plans during the reporting period[89] - The company and its subsidiaries did not purchase, sell, or redeem any listed securities during the six months ended September 30, 2024[99] - The company's share option plan allows for the issuance of up to 100,000,000 shares, representing 10% of the issued shares as of the listing date[102] - No share options were granted, exercised, lapsed, or expired during the six months ended September 30, 2024, and no options were outstanding under the share option plan[104] - Significant events affecting the group since September 30, 2024, are detailed in the "Business Review" and "Future Prospects" sections of the "Management Discussion and Analysis"[109] Financial Statements and Compliance - The unaudited condensed interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standards and were authorized for issue on November 26, 2024[9] - The company's audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and found them to be in compliance with applicable accounting standards and listing rules[98] - The interim report for the six months ended September 30, 2024, containing all information required by the listing rules, will be published on the company's website and the Stock Exchange website, and sent to shareholders in due course[108] Expenses and Costs - Financing costs decreased from HKD 58,000 in 2023 to HKD 34,000 in 2024, with bank overdraft interest dropping from HKD 3,000 to HKD 2,000 and lease liability interest decreasing from HKD 55,000 to HKD 32,000[41] - Employee benefit expenses (excluding directors and top executives) increased significantly, with wages and salaries rising from HKD 6.893 million in 2023 to HKD 30.963 million in 2024[41] - Property, plant, and equipment depreciation decreased from HKD 2.896 million in 2023 to HKD 1.753 million in 2024, while right-of-use asset depreciation increased slightly from HKD 400,000 to HKD 419,000[41] Dividends and Investments - No interim dividend was recommended for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023[47] - The company acquired assets worth HKD 300,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 928,000 in the same period in 2023[49] - The company recorded a gain of HKD 21,000 from early lease termination in the six months ended September 30, 2024[49] Corporate Governance and Board of Directors - The board of directors as of the announcement date includes Executive Director Wang Jianfeng (Chairman and CEO), Non-Executive Directors Cai Huihui, Liu Jingna, and Ruan Dongdong, and Independent Non-Executive Directors Wang Wenxing, An Wenlong, and Wu Cuilan[110] Corporate Name Change - The company has changed its English name from "SILVER TIDE HOLDINGS LIMITED" to "King's Stone Holdings Group Limited" and its Chinese name from "銀濤控股有限公司" to "金石控股集團有限公司", effective from August 26, 2024[105] - The new company name is expected to provide a fresh corporate image and identity[107]
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