Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a revenue of HKD 12,261 million, an increase of 3.8% compared to HKD 11,815 million for the same period in 2023[3] - Other income and gains for the same period rose to HKD 2,116 million, up from HKD 1,372 million, reflecting a growth of 54.2%[3] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 10,198 million, significantly improved from a loss of HKD 30,481 million in the previous year, representing a reduction of 66.6%[3] - The net loss attributable to shareholders for the period was HKD 10,903 million, compared to a loss of HKD 31,107 million in the prior year, indicating a 65.0% improvement[5] - The net profit before tax for the period was HKD 19,400,000, compared to a loss of HKD 5,805,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant turnaround in performance[27] - The total comprehensive income for the period was significantly improved, reflecting the company's strategic focus on enhancing operational efficiency and revenue generation[27] - The group recorded a loss of approximately HKD 10,903,000, a reduction of about HKD 20,204,000 (or 65.0%) compared to the same period last year[70] - The improvement in loss was primarily due to the fair value of equity instruments, which turned from a loss in the same period last year to a profit in the current period[70] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets less current liabilities stood at HKD 1,073,901 million as of September 30, 2024, slightly down from HKD 1,080,466 million at the end of March 2024[10] - The fair value of investment properties decreased to HKD 821,000 million from HKD 856,700 million, reflecting a decline of 4.1%[10] - The company reported cash and bank deposits of HKD 131,650 million, down from HKD 140,604 million, a decrease of 6.5%[10] - The total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,072,229 million, a slight decrease from HKD 1,077,537 million at the end of March 2024[10] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 1,081,938,000, a decrease from HKD 1,100,257,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decline of about 1.7%[29] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 5,666,000, an increase from HKD 21,352,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a significant rise of approximately 26.5%[29] - The company’s unallocated corporate assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 113,614,000, down from HKD 125,619,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 9.6%[29] - Deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 1,946,000, compared to HKD 1,552,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating an increase of approximately 25.4%[29] Investment and Income - The company recognized a fair value gain of HKD 10,395 million on equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income[12] - The revenue from securities investment for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 4,664,000, slightly up from HKD 4,602,000 in 2023[27] - Rental income from investment properties increased to HKD 7,585,000 for the current period, compared to HKD 7,213,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.15%[27] - The fair value gain from investment properties was HKD 15,403,000, compared to a loss of HKD 9,776,000 in the previous year, showcasing a substantial improvement[27] - The company reported bank interest income of HKD 2,116,000 for the period, compared to HKD 1,450,000 in the previous year, marking an increase of approximately 46%[27] - The group's rental income was approximately HKD 7,585,000, an increase of about HKD 372,000 (or 5.2%) compared to the same period last year, primarily due to an increase in rental rates[71] - Dividend income increased by approximately HKD 62,000 (or 1.3%) to about HKD 4,664,000 compared to the same period last year[76] Future Outlook and Strategy - The company plans to continue focusing on enhancing its investment portfolio and exploring new market opportunities to drive future growth[3] - The management remains optimistic about future growth prospects, focusing on market expansion and potential new product developments[27] - Management anticipates continued challenges in the Hong Kong business environment due to geopolitical factors, high interest rates, and tightened bank lending policies[92] - The group will continue to monitor market conditions and interest rate trends to make decisions that align with shareholder interests[92] - The group is committed to maintaining sufficient cash flow and credit lines for future operations and capital expenditures[88] - Management aims to adopt the best financial structure to benefit shareholders in a changing economic environment[88] Dividends - The proposed interim dividend for the period ending September 30, 2024, is HKD 800,000, consistent with the previous year[53] - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.12 per share, consistent with the previous year[55] - The interim dividend declared was HKD 0.02 per share, totaling HKD 800,000, unchanged from the previous year[63] Capital Expenditures - As of September 30, 2024, the company had capital expenditures related to investment property redevelopment amounting to HKD 12,050,000 that were contracted but not provided for[55] - The company had authorized but not contracted capital expenditures related to investment property redevelopment amounting to HKD 54,000,000[55] - The group has unprovided capital commitments of HKD 12,050,000 for property redevelopment projects[88] Financial Instruments and Borrowings - The group did not sell any equity securities during the six months ending September 30, 2024, while it sold equity securities with a fair value of approximately HKD 2,148,000 during the previous period, resulting in a transfer of accumulated gains of about HKD 234,000[43] - The group had no bank loans secured as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 16,295,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a complete repayment of secured loans[50] - The asset-to-bank borrowing ratio decreased from 1.5% to zero, indicating a significant reduction in leverage[87] - The group’s total bank borrowings were approximately HKD 16,295,000, which have been fully repaid according to the loan agreement[87] - No financial instruments were used for hedging purposes in the six months ending September 30, 2024[89] Market Conditions - The Hang Seng Index rose to 21,133.68 points as of September 30, 2024, reflecting favorable conditions in the group's securities investment segment[92] - The group plans to discuss borrowing matters with banks at the appropriate time to get redevelopment projects back on track[92]
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