Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 48,130,000, a decrease of 52.6% from HKD 101,526,000 in the same period last year[7] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 18,808,000, down 6.6% from HKD 20,138,000 year-over-year[7] - The company recorded a loss attributable to equity holders of HKD 3,064,000, compared to a loss of HKD 648,000 in the previous year, representing a significant increase in losses[7] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.25, compared to HKD 0.05 in the previous year, highlighting a worsening financial performance[7] - The consolidated loss before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 3,064,000, compared to a loss of HKD 648,000 in the same period in 2023, indicating a significant increase in losses[24] - The mobile phone sales segment generated revenue of HKD 3,000,000, down 84% from HKD 19,000,000 in the previous year, resulting in a loss of HKD 700,000[44] - The Internet of Things (IoT) solutions segment reported revenue of HKD 44,000,000, down from HKD 82,000,000, with a loss of HKD 600,000 compared to a profit of HKD 1,700,000 last year[44] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets less current liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 239,832,000, a slight decrease from HKD 242,500,000 as of March 31, 2024[9] - The total assets reported for the company were HKD 374,650 thousand, while total liabilities stood at HKD 145,907 thousand as of September 30, 2024[18] - The company’s non-current liabilities increased to HKD 362,000 from HKD 139,000, indicating a rise in long-term obligations[9] - The total liabilities of the reporting segment as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 145,907,000, down from HKD 172,775,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of 15.5%[25] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company’s cash and bank balances decreased to HKD 15,657,000 from HKD 22,699,000, indicating a decline in liquidity[8] - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 39,185 thousand, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 26,747 thousand in the same period of 2023[14] - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 12,042 thousand, compared to a decrease of HKD 5,981 thousand in the previous year[14] - The financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 27,016 thousand, contrasting with a net cash inflow of HKD 20,954 thousand in the prior year[14] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 13,558 thousand from HKD 8,433 thousand in the previous year[14] Equity and Shareholder Information - The company’s total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 239,470,000, down from HKD 242,361,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decline in shareholder value[9] - As of September 30, 2024, the major shareholder Liu Wenting holds 693,752,246 shares, representing 55.71% of the company's equity[63] - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[34] Operational Highlights - Inventory levels increased to HKD 14,541,000 from HKD 12,592,000, reflecting a 15.5% rise in stock[8] - The average credit period granted to customers is between seven days to one month, with some long-term clients receiving extended terms[36] - The company recognized government grants of HKD 26,000 from the Singapore government during the period, down from HKD 52,000 in the previous year[27] - The total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 9,215,000, a decrease from HKD 25,056,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a significant reduction in receivables[37] - The group plans to reduce resources allocated to the mobile phone segment due to weak demand and will enhance cost control and R&D in the IoT solutions segment to mitigate negative impacts[46] Governance and Compliance - The board believes that the company has complied with the corporate governance code during the reporting period, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which are held by the same individual[66] - The audit committee reviewed the accounting policies adopted by the group and discussed internal controls and financial reporting matters for the six months ending September 30, 2024[69] - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for securities transactions by directors and confirmed compliance for the six months ending September 30, 2024[67]
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