Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 2,156,000, a significant decrease of 93.9% compared to HKD 35,567,000 for the same period in 2023[2] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 641,000, down from HKD 5,070,000, indicating a decline of 87.4%[2] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 41,753,000, compared to a loss of HKD 104,274,000 in the previous year, representing a 60% improvement[2] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 12,060,000, a reduction from HKD 198,075,000 in the prior year, reflecting a 93.9% decrease[8] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.222, compared to HKD 0.535 in the previous year, showing an improvement of 58.5%[12] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss before tax of HKD (41,753,000), compared to HKD (104,274,000) in the previous year[28] - The group reported a loss of approximately HKD 41,700,000, a reduction from HKD 104,200,000 in the prior year, primarily due to a significant decrease in fair value losses on financial assets[101] Assets and Liabilities - The company's non-current assets totaled HKD 1,250,540,000 as of September 30, 2024, an increase from HKD 1,229,489,000 as of March 31, 2024[14] - Current assets decreased to HKD 86,804,000 from HKD 121,679,000, indicating a decline of 28.7%[14] - The total assets amounted to HKD 1,337,344,000, slightly down from HKD 1,351,168,000[14] - The company reported a net asset value of HKD 1,211,857,000, a slight decrease from HKD 1,216,299,000[16] - Total assets for reportable segments amounted to HKD 1,328,663,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,314,196,000 as of March 31, 2024[30] - Total liabilities for reportable segments decreased to HKD (102,859,000) from HKD (114,253,000) in the previous year[30] Revenue Sources - Revenue from external customers for electric vehicle development was HKD 2,156,000, a decrease from HKD 35,567,000 in the previous year[26] - Revenue from external customers in China, including Hong Kong, reached HKD 1,880,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,250,540, representing a significant increase[31] - The revenue from electric vehicle sales was HKD 2,156,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 35,567,000 in the previous year[34] Operational Focus - The company continues to focus on the development and sales of electric vehicles, mining, and trading of metals and minerals[18] - The group has established a production base in Chongqing for manufacturing electric buses and related systems, enhancing its market presence[104] - The company is actively exploring different market opportunities in the renewable energy sector, which is expected to be a key growth driver in the near future[113] Capital and Financing - The company incurred financing costs of HKD 178,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 544,000 in the previous year[37] - The company raised funds through a rights issue and issued convertible bonds amounting to HKD 5,000,000, providing significant financial support for liquidity and future development[137] - The company completed a rights issue in October 2024, generating a net amount of approximately HKD 5,830,000 after deducting all related expenses[142] Shareholder Information - The company has a total of four controlling shareholders, with the largest holding 34%[172] - The beneficial ownership of shares by major shareholder Entrust Limited is 98,272,751 shares, accounting for approximately 10.59% of the company[171] - The total number of shares held by Faith Profit Holding Limited, fully owned by Zhang Ren, is 22,258,640 shares, which is approximately 2.40% of the company[171] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the listing rules and has complied with the principles, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which are held by the same person[175] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2024[181] - The board of directors has confirmed compliance with the standards set out in the code of conduct for securities transactions by directors for the six months ending September 30, 2024[180] Challenges and Future Plans - The company is facing challenges due to recent economic downturns and rising market interest rates, which have slowed overall delivery progress despite signing numerous overseas contracts[113] - The company is considering implementing a revised mining plan that utilizes modern technology for more efficient extraction of mineral resources[62] - The initial investment and operating capital required for the revised mining plan is approximately RMB 350 million, with construction expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months[121]
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