Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 34,778,000, a decrease of 18.9% from HKD 42,833,000 in the same period of 2022[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 23,389,000, down from HKD 28,208,000, reflecting a gross margin decline[5] - The company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of HKD 12,760,000 for the six months, compared to a profit of HKD 500,000 in the prior year[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD (0.81), compared to earnings per share of HKD 0.03 in the previous period[5] - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 34.8 million, a decrease of about HKD 8.1 million or 18.8% compared to the six months ended September 30, 2022[22] - The group recorded a net loss of approximately HKD 12.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 0.5 million for the same period in 2022[22] - Total comprehensive expenses for the group amounted to approximately HKD 12.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to total comprehensive income of approximately HKD 0.5 million for the same period in 2022[22] - The net cash used in operating activities was HKD (16.15) million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD (6.09) million for the same period in 2022[28] - The net cash used in investing activities was HKD (5.08) million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD (0.077) million for the same period in 2022[28] - The net cash generated from financing activities was HKD 14.94 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 0.114 million for the same period in 2022[28] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 74,981,000, slightly up from HKD 74,554,000 as of March 31, 2023[9] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 69,156,000 from HKD 43,428,000, indicating a significant rise in short-term obligations[9] - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 3,190,000 from HKD 9,479,000, highlighting liquidity challenges[9] - Inventory levels decreased to HKD 12,380,000 from HKD 14,262,000, suggesting improved inventory management[9] - Trade and other receivables fell to HKD 29,827,000 from HKD 38,710,000, indicating a reduction in outstanding receivables[9] - As of September 30, 2023, trade receivables net amount was HKD 23,312,000, down from HKD 29,844,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a decrease of approximately 21.8%[113] - The expected credit loss allowance for trade receivables was HKD 12,039,000 as of September 30, 2023, attributed to overdue amounts exceeding 181 days[114] - The total trade payables as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 12,053,000, compared to HKD 11,796,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a slight increase of approximately 2.2%[117] Revenue Sources - Direct sales revenue was approximately HKD 28.9 million, down by about HKD 7.8 million or 21.2% from HKD 36.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, primarily due to a decrease in direct sales from retail stores in Hong Kong[58] - The company’s distribution sales revenue was approximately HKD 0.5 million, a decrease of about 7.9% from HKD 0.6 million for the same period in 2022[58] - Sales of furniture and home accessories dropped to HKD 29,458,000, down 20.9% from HKD 37,273,000 year-on-year[76] - Commission income decreased from HKD 3,687,000 to HKD 3,538,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 4.0%[79] - The cost of sales fell by approximately 22.1% to HKD 11,400,000 from HKD 14,600,000, primarily due to reduced sales of furniture and home accessories[102] - The company reported no rental income during the current period, compared to HKD 90,000 in the previous period[80] - Online sales were initiated in May 2019, contributing to the company's retail strategy[74] - The furniture and home accessories sales accounted for 93.9% of total sales in 2023, slightly up from 93.5% in 2022[77] Expenses - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by approximately 12.9% to about HKD 15.7 million from HKD 18.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, mainly due to reduced employee salaries[53] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 7.6% to about HKD 11.5 million from HKD 12.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, primarily due to a reduction in service fees from Shanghai Yitameizhi Trading Co., Ltd.[71] Corporate Governance - The company emphasizes the importance of accountability through good corporate governance elements in its management structure and internal control procedures[148] - The company is committed to complying with the corporate governance code as per GEM listing rules[141] - The chairman and CEO roles are recommended to be separated according to the corporate governance code[149] - The company has established an audit committee to oversee financial reporting and risk management[146] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the relevant period[153] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue focusing on its two TREE retail stores in Hong Kong and its e-commerce platform, while seeking to enhance current revenue sources and explore new opportunities[62] - The company expects the retail environment to remain competitive and challenging in the upcoming fiscal year due to ongoing economic recovery post-COVID-19[62] ESG Initiatives - The company emphasizes ESG initiatives and has achieved a low-carbon label, with over 100,000 trees planted through partnerships in Indonesia[61] Dividend Policy - The board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023[22] - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the period, consistent with the previous year[112] - The company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the relevant period[144] Share Options - The company has not granted any share options under the share option scheme during the relevant period[145] - The company adopted a share option scheme on January 5, 2018, aimed at rewarding contributions and attracting high-quality employees[151] Shareholder Information - The company has a significant shareholder, Five Elements and Harmony Holdings Group Limited, owning 8.41% of its shares[137] - The company’s management structure includes a full ownership by Mr. Tang, who is also the chairman and CEO[136]
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