Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 18,143,000, a decrease of 80.3% compared to HKD 92,024,000 for the same period in 2023[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 5,932,000, down 70.4% from HKD 20,020,000 year-on-year[4] - Operating loss increased to HKD 15,214,000, compared to a loss of HKD 7,262,000 in the previous year, reflecting a 109.4% increase in losses[4] - Loss attributable to owners of the company from continuing operations was HKD 16,405,000, compared to HKD 9,133,000 in the prior year, representing an increase of 79.5%[6] - The group reported a segment operating loss of HKD 13,001,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 3,655,000 for the same period in 2023[26] - The group incurred a pre-tax loss of HKD 16,548,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 1,301,000 in the previous year[26] - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 16,405,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 1,858,000 in the same period last year, indicating a significant increase in losses[44] - The gross profit was approximately HKD 5,900,000, a decrease of 71% from approximately HKD 20,000,000 in the previous period, with a gross margin of 33%[88] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 380,720,000 from HKD 407,899,000, a decline of 6.7%[8] - The company reported a net asset value of HKD 270,627,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 284,231,000[10] - The company’s cash and bank balances were HKD 25,307,000, a decrease from HKD 29,393,000[8] - Total assets increased from HKD 380,720,000 to HKD 407,899,000, representing a growth of approximately 7.4%[31] - The total liabilities increased from HKD 110,093,000 to HKD 123,668,000, indicating a rise of approximately 12.3%[31] - Trade receivables amounted to HKD 178,946,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 199,568,000 as of March 31, 2024[55] - The total amount of trade and other receivables was HKD 127,091,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 146,907,000 as of March 31, 2024[55] - As of September 30, 2024, the total trade and other payables amounted to HKD 50,706,000, a decrease from HKD 57,032,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing a reduction of approximately 8.5%[65] Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group's revenue from wholesale consumer goods was HKD 12,727,000, a decrease of 84.2% compared to HKD 80,516,000 for the same period in 2023[20] - Revenue from drone sales and related accessories for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 4,312,000, down 55.7% from HKD 9,738,000 in the prior year[20] - Revenue from the wholesale business for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 18,143,000, a decrease from HKD 92,024,000 in the previous year[33] - Revenue from wholesale business decreased by approximately HKD 67,800,000 (84%) to approximately HKD 12,700,000 during the reporting period[87] Operational Focus - The company continues to focus on the wholesale and retail of consumer products, including watches and apparel, as well as drone sales and property investment[12] - The group continues to focus on its core business segments, including wholesale consumer goods, property investment, and drone sales, with ongoing evaluations of market conditions[22] - The company aims to monitor the performance of the property market in Hong Kong and China and consider restructuring its property portfolio when suitable opportunities arise[86] - The company is committed to enhancing its operational strategies and exploring new market opportunities to improve future performance[22] Employee and Costs - Employee costs rose to HKD 5,640,000 in the current period, compared to HKD 3,329,000 in the previous year, marking an increase of approximately 69.3%[36] - The company incurred a cost of sales amounting to HKD 12,069,000 for the current period, down from HKD 66,155,000 in the previous year, reflecting a reduction in operational costs[36] Shareholder Information - No interim dividend was recommended for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[48] - The weighted average number of ordinary shares used to calculate basic and diluted loss per share increased to 1,114,069,000 shares in 2024 from 852,632,000 shares in 2023[46] - The company issued 185,678,193 shares at a placement price of HKD 0.180 per share, successfully completing the placement on September 4, 2023[63] - The net proceeds from the placement of new shares amounted to approximately HKD 32.6 million, with a placement price of HKD 0.180 per share[112] Market Conditions - The company reported a cautious approach to its wholesale business due to declining retail sales in Hong Kong, which fell by 8.7% year-on-year in September 2024[79] - The company’s revenue from the wholesale business in China and Hong Kong declined during the reporting period, prompting a review of pricing strategies to maintain profit levels[80] - The company’s management discussed the impact of external factors such as extreme weather and weak consumer demand on its business performance during the reporting period[79] Governance and Compliance - The audit committee has reviewed and approved the interim financial performance, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[130] - The report will detail the company's financial performance and strategic direction[131] - The company aims to enhance shareholder value through effective governance and operational efficiency[131] - The board of directors is focused on long-term growth and sustainability initiatives[131] - The company will continue to monitor market trends and adjust strategies accordingly[131]
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