Financial Performance - The company recorded unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 13.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, representing an increase of about 11.2% compared to the same period last year[6]. - The unaudited loss attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 9.8 million, compared to a loss of HKD 7.7 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease in gross profit[7]. - The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was approximately HKD 1.31, compared to HKD 1.38 in 2023[12]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period amounted to HKD 11.99 million, compared to HKD 9.25 million in the previous year[12]. - The company reported a gross profit of HKD 412,000 for the period, a significant decrease from HKD 5.69 million in the previous year[9]. - The net loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 23.0% to HKD 9.8 million from HKD 8.0 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to the decrease in gross profit[91]. Revenue Breakdown - The total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 13,778,000, an increase of 11.2% compared to HKD 12,390,000 for the same period in 2023[35]. - Revenue from the smart manufacturing solutions business was HKD 13,159,000, up 31.7% from HKD 9,993,000 in the previous year[35]. - Revenue from the funeral services business decreased to HKD 619,000, down 64.7% from HKD 1,750,000 in the prior year[35]. - The company's funeral services business accounted for approximately 4.5% of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from 14.1% in 2023[85]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 32.37 million, down from HKD 48.32 million as of March 31, 2024[17]. - The company's total liabilities decreased to HKD 11.59 million from HKD 18.85 million as of March 31, 2024[17]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 3.16 million from HKD 14.68 million as of March 31, 2024[14]. - As of September 30, 2024, the company's total equity was 20,772 thousand HKD, a decrease from 29,898 thousand HKD as of April 1, 2023[20]. Cash Flow and Financing Activities - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was 7,574 thousand HKD, an improvement from 9,625 thousand HKD in the same period of 2023[22]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of 1,523 thousand HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net inflow of 21,557 thousand HKD in the prior year[22]. - The company issued shares resulting in net proceeds of 3,292 thousand HKD during the financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024[22]. - The company completed a placement of 143,960,000 shares at a price of HKD 0.024 per share, raising approximately HKD 3.29 million net of transaction costs[93]. Expenses - Selling and marketing expenses increased to HKD 1.27 million from HKD 1.08 million in the previous year[9]. - Administrative expenses decreased to HKD 8.96 million from HKD 11.33 million in the previous year[9]. - The total cost of goods sold and administrative expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 23,568,000, an increase of 23.7% from HKD 19,118,000 in 2023[49]. - The income tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 493,000, compared to HKD 374,000 in the same period of 2023[51]. Shareholder Information - The weighted average number of ordinary shares issued increased to 745,996,000 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from 558,654,000 shares in the same period of 2023, indicating a growth of about 33.5%[60]. - The company did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[57]. - The board proposed a share consolidation of every 40 existing shares into 1 share, effective from October 3, 2024[125]. Operational Insights - The company has 34 registered patents, including 8 invention patents and 26 utility model patents, with an additional 16 invention patents in the registration stage as of September 30, 2024[84]. - The group employed 36 staff members as of September 30, 2024, down from 40 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a reduction in workforce[103]. - The company plans to enhance its research and development efforts by establishing its own R&D center and recruiting more technical talent to maintain a technological edge[104]. Risk Management - The group has implemented credit policies to monitor credit risks associated with cash and receivables[106]. - The company has not entered into any forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge its foreign exchange risks, which are primarily related to Euro and RMB[104][106]. Governance and Compliance - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, overseeing financial reporting and risk management[133]. - The company has complied with the applicable code provisions of the GEM Listing Rules[131]. - The company has adopted trading standards for directors in compliance with GEM Listing Rules[127].
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