Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 632,663,000, representing an increase of 19.8% compared to HKD 527,710,000 in the same period of 2021[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 6,060,000, up from HKD 3,537,000, indicating a significant improvement in profitability[5] - Profit before tax surged to HKD 691,565,000, compared to HKD 71,202,000 in the previous year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 871.5%[5] - Net profit for the period was HKD 693,266,000, a substantial rise from HKD 68,223,000, marking an increase of 916.5%[5] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 4.75 from HKD 0.32, showcasing strong earnings growth[5] - Total comprehensive income for the period reached HKD 764,638,000, compared to HKD 81,253,000 in the prior year, indicating a significant increase[5] - The company reported a profit of HKD 688,956 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 46,186 thousand in the same period of 2021, representing a significant increase of 1,492%[10] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 753,087 thousand, up from HKD 57,899 thousand in the previous year, indicating a growth of 1,200%[10] - Operating profit before tax for the six months was HKD 691,565 thousand, a substantial increase from HKD 71,202 thousand in the prior year[13] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2022, totaled HKD 2,244,733,000, up from HKD 1,445,309,000 as of March 31, 2022[6] - The company reported a net debt of HKD 3,690,071,000, slightly increased from HKD 3,662,806,000 as of March 31, 2022[6] - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD (1,930,523) thousand as of September 30, 2022, from HKD (1,988,443) thousand a year earlier[10] - The group’s current liabilities exceed current assets by approximately HKD 3,690,071,000 as of September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 3,662,806,000 as of March 31, 2022[20] - The company's equity deficit is approximately HKD 1,617,450,000 as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 2,382,088,000 as of March 31, 2022[20] - The total liabilities of the group increased to HKD 3,884,162,000 as of September 30, 2022, from HKD 3,851,729,000 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a slight increase of approximately 0.8%[42] Cash Flow and Financing - The company experienced a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 11,561 thousand, compared to HKD 14 thousand in the same period last year[13] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 3,429 thousand from HKD 2,667 thousand, reflecting a growth of 28.6%[16] - The company incurred a total cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 30,363 thousand, compared to HKD 107,286 thousand in the previous year, showing a reduction of 71.7%[16] - Financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 28,091 thousand, down from HKD 106,192 thousand in the previous year, indicating a decrease of 73.6%[16] - The group has secured financing agreements providing up to USD 106,920,000 (approximately HKD 833,976,000) for operational support over 18 months starting June 2022[26] Operational Strategy - The company is focusing on expanding its exploration and evaluation assets, which increased to HKD 1,932,653,000 from HKD 1,254,707,000[6] - The company plans to enhance its operational efficiency and explore new market opportunities to sustain growth in the upcoming periods[5] - The group is focusing on cost control measures to improve operational performance and financial condition[24] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company has faced significant uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern due to its financial position[20] - The company is involved in multiple legal proceedings, including case number HCA 3160, where the plaintiff seeks declaratory relief regarding accounting data and valuation reports[141] - Daily Loyal claims that the company violated the convertible bond agreement by issuing new shares without prior consent[152] - The company is actively working with legal representatives to potentially terminate ongoing legal actions if the bankruptcy trustee decides not to pursue litigation[146] Market and Sales Performance - Diesel sales contributed HKD 494,129,000 to revenue, up from HKD 395,167,000 year-on-year[32] - Diesel sales accounted for approximately 78.10% of total revenue, with sales amounting to HKD 494,130,000, up from HKD 395,170,000 in the previous year[195] - The company has adjusted its product mix strategy to enhance overall gross margins, contributing to the increase in diesel sales revenue[195] Impairment and Valuation - The group reported a reversal of impairment losses on exploration and evaluation assets amounting to HKD 672,254,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of HKD 45,705,000 in the previous year[54] - The company reported a reversal of impairment loss of approximately HKD 260,486,000 compared to HKD 175,949,000 as of March 31, 2022, primarily due to changes in coal prices, ruble appreciation, and reduced production costs[70] - The company engaged an independent valuation firm to assess the recoverable amount of mining rights, which was determined based on discounted cash flow analysis, reflecting a strategic approach to asset valuation[68] Shareholder and Equity Matters - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2022, consistent with the previous year where no dividend was declared[60] - The company confirmed an additional purchase price of USD 1,300,000 (approximately HKD 10,140,000) for acquiring the remaining 30% equity in LLC "Shakhta Lapichevskaya"[88] - The company issued 5,005,000 shares to Cordia as part of the conversion of USD 30,800,000 (approximately HKD 240,000,000) of the third batch of convertible bonds[92] Other Income and Expenses - Other income increased significantly to approximately HKD 8,200,000, primarily due to foreign exchange gains from the appreciation of the Russian ruble against the US dollar, which generated net foreign exchange gains of about HKD 8,050,000[196] - Administrative expenses totaled approximately HKD 8,540,000, compared to HKD 5,990,000 in the previous year, with notable increases in legal and professional fees, tax service fees, and employee costs[199]
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