Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 367,380,000, a decrease of 26% compared to HKD 497,060,000 for the same period in 2021[11]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 96,800,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of HKD 96,653,000 for the same period in 2021[11]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 145,215,000, significantly higher than HKD 96,084,000 in the previous year[11]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 4.48, slightly improved from HKD 4.74 in the same period last year[11]. - The company reported a foreign exchange loss of HKD 48,415,000 during the period, compared to a gain of HKD 569,000 in the previous year[11]. - The total comprehensive expenses for the period amounted to HKD 145.215 million, with a significant portion attributed to foreign exchange losses of HKD 27.005 million[18]. - The company recorded a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 62.126 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022[18]. - The company reported a net loss from financial instruments of HKD 33,478,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of HKD 72,433,000 in the previous year[53]. - The group recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 90,343,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 95,573,000 in the previous year, reflecting a slight improvement[112]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2022, totaled HKD 1,066,835,000, down from HKD 1,261,461,000 as of March 31, 2022[13]. - Current liabilities amounted to HKD 696,118,000, an increase from HKD 311,417,000 as of March 31, 2022[13]. - The company's net asset value decreased to HKD 571,023,000 from HKD 716,238,000 as of March 31, 2022[13]. - The company has a total equity of HKD 571,023,000, down from HKD 716,238,000 in the previous period[13]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 48.524 million, resulting in a closing balance of HKD 93.585 million as of September 30, 2022[18]. - As of September 30, 2022, the company had current liabilities totaling HKD 472.173 million, which includes lease liabilities of HKD 386.209 million due to violations of lease agreements[24]. - The company’s total assets as of April 1, 2022, were HKD 716.238 million, with total liabilities amounting to HKD 558.807 million[16]. - The group’s equity attributable to owners decreased by HKD 117,348,000 or 21% to HKD 441,459,000 as of September 30, 2022[143]. - The current ratio of the group was approximately 0.3 as of September 30, 2022, down from 1.1 on March 31, 2022[144]. - The group’s debt-to-equity ratio was reported at 10.8% as of September 30, 2022, compared to 10% on March 31, 2022[145]. Revenue Breakdown - Trade revenue accounted for HKD 330,320,000, down 33.1% from HKD 494,089,000 year-on-year[37]. - The company generated metal recycling revenue of HKD 9,368,000, with no revenue reported in the previous year[37]. - Port and port-related service revenue was HKD 27,440,000, also with no revenue reported in the previous year[37]. - Insurance brokerage revenue decreased to HKD 236,000 from HKD 846,000, representing a decline of 72%[37]. - The financial services segment generated income of HKD 236,000, down from HKD 846,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of approximately 72.1%[43]. - The group’s revenue contribution from Qianyang was HKD 27,440,000, with a loss of HKD 6,040,000, following its acquisition on October 11, 2021[136]. Legal and Compliance Issues - The company faced legal claims amounting to RMB 344.796 million (approximately HKD 381.568 million) related to post-sale leaseback arrangements and debt disputes[22]. - The group is involved in significant litigation related to a sale and leaseback arrangement, with a court ruling requiring the payment of RMB 106,273,000 (approximately HKD 117,607,000) in outstanding rent[104]. - The group has received a property preservation order from the court concerning assets valued at RMB 107,049,000 (approximately HKD 118,466,000) as of September 30, 2022[106]. - The group is facing a civil lawsuit demanding repayment of a principal debt of RMB 110,658,000 (approximately HKD 122,460,000) along with late payment penalties[109]. - The group has incurred legal costs related to the aforementioned lawsuits, including RMB 100,000 (approximately HKD 111,000) for litigation expenses[105]. - The group has received a court ruling requiring payment of RMB 58,465,000 (approximately HKD 64,700,000) for another leaseback arrangement dispute[155]. Strategic Initiatives - The company continues to explore new strategies for market expansion and product development to improve financial performance[11]. - The company is actively negotiating with banks to alleviate cash flow pressure and improve financial conditions[27]. - The management's ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain and depends on successful negotiations and cash flow generation[27]. - The company has prepared cash flow forecasts covering at least 12 months from September 30, 2022, indicating sufficient working capital to meet financial obligations[26]. - The group is developing a green metal market to help reduce carbon emissions, investing in a recycling plant in the UK to process copper and aluminum scrap for export to Asia and China[117]. - The group believes that the long-term outlook for the metal recycling industry remains positive and will play a significant role in its future strategy[171]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for the deviation regarding the roles of the Chairman and CEO being held by the same person since September 30, 2017[193]. - The company believes that having the same individual serve as both Chairman and CEO enhances the efficiency of planning and implementing business strategies[194]. - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the period, consistent with the previous year[166]. - The company continues to comply with applicable corporate governance codes and will monitor and review its corporate governance practices[199].
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