Financial Performance - The group reported a basic loss per share of approximately HKD 0.154, compared to a loss of HKD 0.519 for the same period in 2023[7]. - The operating loss for the period was HKD 33,602,000, significantly improved from an operating loss of HKD 132,472,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction of about 74.7%[26]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 34,651,000, compared to HKD 154,768,000 in the prior year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 77.7%[27]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 41,085,000, a substantial improvement from HKD 138,495,000 in the same period last year, marking a reduction of about 70.3%[26]. - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 37,314,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 136,165,000 in the same period last year, indicating a significant improvement[81]. - The net loss for the review period was approximately HKD 41.09 million, a significant reduction from a net loss of HKD 138.50 million in the previous year[132]. Revenue and Income - The company reported revenue of HKD 49,221,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an increase from HKD 42,718,000 in the same period last year, representing a growth of approximately 15.6%[26]. - Revenue from external customers for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 49,221,000, an increase of 15% compared to HKD 42,718,000 for the same period in 2023[71]. - The income from property investment was HKD 7,154,000, a decrease of 10% from HKD 7,971,000 in the previous year[84]. - Loan interest income and sales of goods amounted to HKD 37,364,000, up from HKD 34,747,000, reflecting an increase of approximately 8%[88]. - The total rental income recorded for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 7.15 million, with the lending business generating stable interest income of about HKD 37.36 million[131]. - The group's total revenue for the review period was approximately HKD 49.22 million, an increase from HKD 42.72 million in the previous year, attributed to the new general trading business[132]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets of the company as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 690,769,000, compared to HKD 713,943,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing a slight decrease of approximately 3.2%[29]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 213,359 thousand as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 201,949 thousand as of March 31, 2024[69]. - The total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 567,862 thousand as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 595,425 thousand as of March 31, 2024[43]. - The net asset value decreased to HKD 477,410 thousand from HKD 512,061 thousand over the same period[43]. - The company's current assets net value was HKD 67,824 thousand as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 305,492 thousand[43]. - The non-current liabilities, including interest-bearing bank borrowings, rose to HKD 90,452 thousand from HKD 83,364 thousand[43]. Cash Flow - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the net cash used in operating activities was HKD (3,522) thousand, compared to HKD 3,300 thousand for the same period in 2023[33]. - The net cash generated from financing activities was HKD 4,434 thousand, a significant improvement from the net cash used of HKD (4,275) thousand in the previous year[33]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 1,560 thousand from HKD 1,264 thousand in the previous year[33]. - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 912 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 368 thousand in the same period last year[33]. Investment Properties - As of September 30, 2024, the group's investment properties were revalued at approximately HKD 185,494,000, down from HKD 277,160,000 as of April 1, 2023[1]. - The group reported a fair value loss of HKD 3,624,000 on investment properties for the six months ended April 1, 2024[8]. - The company’s investment properties were valued at HKD 177,159,000, a slight increase from HKD 177,063,000 as of March 31, 2024[29]. - The total revenue from the investment property segment decreased by 10% year-on-year, while the loan business segment showed growth[84]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for deviations regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO, and the attendance of the chairman at the annual general meeting[159][172]. - The group has not declared any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[6]. - No interim dividend was recommended for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[152]. Legal and Regulatory Matters - The group is currently involved in a legal dispute seeking 40 million HKD in damages related to a breach of a placement and underwriting agreement[116]. Employee Information - As of September 30, 2024, the company had 26 employees, with compensation determined based on statutory minimum wage, market terms, and individual performance[163].
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