Financial Performance - The Group's unaudited consolidated revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was approximately HK$867.0 million, an increase of 15.7% compared to approximately HK$749.2 million in the corresponding period in 2023[26] - The E-Commerce business generated revenue of approximately HK$277.4 million during the Period, up from approximately HK$165.9 million in the same period last year, representing a growth of 67.2%[26] - The gross profit for the Period was approximately HK$190.7 million, compared to approximately HK$131.5 million in the corresponding period in 2023, reflecting a gross profit margin increase to approximately 22.0% from 17.6%[27] - The Group's unaudited consolidated revenue for the period was approximately HK$867 million, an increase from approximately HK$749.2 million in the same period last year, primarily driven by e-commerce revenue of approximately HK$277.4 million compared to HK$165.9 million in the previous year[29] - Gross profit for the period was approximately HK$190.7 million, with a gross profit margin of approximately 22.0%, up from 17.6% in the same period last year[29] - Profit attributable to the owners of the Company decreased to approximately HK$17.5 million, representing a decrease of 15.7% from approximately HK$20.8 million in the same period last year[33] - The Group expects growth in its e-commerce business in the coming years, driven by changes in consumer habits and increased demand for online consumption[34] - Operating profit increased to HK$39,764,000, up from HK$35,191,000, representing an increase of 16.3% year-over-year[94] - Profit for the period was HK$31,495,000, which is a 9.1% increase from HK$28,844,000 in the previous year[96] Construction and E-Commerce Segments - The Group was awarded 3 new construction projects with a total contract value of approximately HK$149.4 million during the Period[17] - As of 30 September 2024, there were 26 ongoing projects with an outstanding contract sum of approximately HK$425.7 million[17] - The Group holds a 51% equity interest in CK Baiyin, which operates in the E-Commerce sector since March 2021[23] - The E-Commerce business focuses on providing high-quality and diversified products, including agricultural products, nutritional supplements, daily necessities, and cosmetics[25] - The construction business includes both conventional and prefabricated formwork services, contributing to the Group's overall service offerings[15] - Revenue from construction business amounted to HK$589,531,000, slightly up by 1.4% from HK$583,265,000 in the previous year[132] - The Group operates primarily in two segments: construction services in Hong Kong and E-Commerce in the PRC[127] - The reportable segment profit before tax for the construction business was HK$8,179, and for the e-commerce business, it was HK$38,180, leading to a total profit before tax of HK$42,283, compared to HK$36,771 in the previous year, indicating a 15.5% increase[143] Financial Position and Ratios - The current ratio improved to 4.7 times as of September 30, 2024, compared to 4.4 times as of March 31, 2024[45] - The gearing ratio decreased to 2.2% as of September 30, 2024, down from 6.7% as of March 31, 2024[45] - The Group's equity increased to approximately HK$503.2 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HK$479.5 million as of March 31, 2024[49] - Current ratio increased from 4.4 as of March 31, 2024, to 4.7 as of September 30, 2024, due to an increase in trade receivables and contract assets[49] - Gearing ratio decreased from 6.7% as of March 31, 2024, to 2.2% as of September 30, 2024, attributed to a decrease in bank borrowings during the period[49] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, increased to HK$639,357,000, up from HK$622,241,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing a growth of approximately 2%[98] - Total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HK$503,229,000, an increase from HK$479,504,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 4.9%[100] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2024, the Group had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$168.3 million, down from approximately HK$227.6 million as of March 31, 2024[49] - The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HK$58,897,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a decrease of HK$88,165,000 in the previous year[105] - Net cash used in operating activities amounted to HK$29,530,000, a decrease from HK$91,899,000 in the same period of 2023[105] - Cash flows from investing activities generated net cash of HK$3,067,000, compared to HK$2,581,000 in the previous year[105] - Net cash used in financing activities amounted to HK$32,434,000, contrasting with a net cash generation of HK$1,153,000 in the prior year[105] - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$168,298,000, down from HK$230,524,000 at the end of the same period in 2023[105] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The interim report highlights the importance of corporate governance and compliance with regulatory requirements[69] - The Company complied with all applicable provisions of the Corporate Governance Code except for the deviation regarding the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive[81] - All Directors confirmed compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions during the reporting period[81] - The Audit Committee, comprising three independent non-executive Directors, reviewed the financial reporting process and internal control systems[86] Shareholder Information - Magnificent Faith Limited has entered into a conditional sale agreement to dispose of 70,000,000 shares, representing 7% of the issued share capital of the Company[67] - As of the interim report date, Magnificent Faith holds 446,750,000 shares, accounting for approximately 44.6% of the Company's interests[74] - The report indicates that substantial shareholders with interests of 10% or more include Mr. Lo, Mrs. Lo, CT Vision, and ZCB[73] - The Company is subject to the provisions of the Securities and Futures Ordinance regarding the disclosure of interests in shares[73]
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