Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the total revenue was HKD 702,343,000, a decrease of 0.2% compared to HKD 704,914,000 in the previous year[3] - The cost of sales increased to HKD 627,395,000, up 5.3% from HKD 595,701,000, resulting in a gross profit of HKD 74,948,000, down 31.2% from HKD 109,213,000[3] - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 39,013,000, compared to a loss of HKD 34,354,000 in the previous year, indicating a deterioration in financial performance[3] - The net loss attributable to shareholders was HKD 28,365,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 30,558,000 in the prior year, reflecting a 7.1% reduction in losses[3] - The gross profit margin decreased to 10.67% from 15.49% in the previous year, primarily due to intense competition leading to price reductions[52] - The company reported a total loss of HKD 73,465,000 for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to HKD 74,589,000 in 2023, showing a slight improvement[39] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 1,247,054,000 from HKD 1,344,136,000, while total liabilities also decreased to HKD 556,659,000 from HKD 611,767,000[5] - Cash and cash equivalents were reported at HKD 274,529,000, down from HKD 328,760,000, indicating a liquidity contraction[5] - The company's total equity decreased to HKD 670,395,000 from HKD 722,369,000, reflecting a decline of 7.2%[6] - Non-current assets as of March 31, 2024, totaled HKD 315,898,000, a slight decrease from HKD 317,287,000 in 2023[33] - Accounts receivable from customer contracts decreased to HKD 159.933 million from HKD 173.980 million[47] - Total accounts payable increased to HKD 170.960 million from HKD 161.582 million[49] Revenue Segmentation - For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, total revenue from customer contracts was HKD 702,343,000, with HKD 700,442,000 from eyewear products and HKD 1,901,000 from licensing income[23] - The eyewear products segment generated external sales of HKD 700,442,000 in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, while the other segment contributed HKD 1,901,000[31] - The group’s performance in the eyewear products segment showed a loss of HKD 42,625,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 33,219,000 in the previous year[31] - The group’s total sales for the eyewear products segment decreased by approximately 0.2% from HKD 702,400,000 in 2023 to HKD 700,442,000 in 2024[23] - The group’s licensing income is recognized when the license holder sells licensed products, typically within 30 days after the reporting period[26] - The group’s segments include eyewear products, contact lenses, and trademark licensing, with the latter two combined under "other segments" due to not meeting quantitative thresholds[28] Operational Efficiency and Strategy - The company has plans for market expansion and new product development, although specific details were not disclosed in the earnings call[3] - The company reported a significant increase in administrative expenses to HKD 102,914,000 from HKD 105,958,000, indicating a focus on operational efficiency[3] - The company is exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance its market position and product offerings[3] - To enhance efficiency, the group will focus on improving production efficiency, budget control, and optimizing the supply chain[61] - A new eyewear product line under the Fila brand was successfully launched in China, contributing positively to revenue and customer satisfaction[63] - The group plans to diversify its product range by introducing more flexible pricing and customized design elements[63] Governance and Compliance - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests[65] - The company has established a clear separation of roles between the Chairman and the CEO, with the current structure maintained since its inception[66] - The Audit Committee, composed entirely of independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the consolidated financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2024[68] - The Remuneration Committee is responsible for recommending policies and structures regarding the remuneration of all directors and senior management[69] - The Nomination Committee has been formed to review the structure, size, and composition of the Board, ensuring a balance of skills and diversity[70] - The company has adopted a policy regarding the diversity of Board members, considering various factors such as gender, age, and professional background[73] Market Outlook - The group anticipates a challenging business environment due to high inflation and geopolitical tensions, leading to unstable market demand for eyewear products[60] - The Asia market remains crucial, contributing 98.38% to the group's distribution revenue, up from 98.01% in the previous year[55] Dividend and Shareholder Information - The total dividend declared for the year was HKD 7,884,000, unchanged from the previous year[42] - The company did not recommend a final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to no dividend in 2023[43] - The company proposed a special final dividend of HKD 0.015 per share, consistent with the previous year's special dividend[50] Financial Ratios and Performance Metrics - The group maintained a healthy financial position with cash and bank deposits of HKD 275,000,000 as of March 31, 2024, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.39%[58] - Current assets net value and current ratio were approximately HKD 342,000,000 and 2.55:1, respectively[59] - The accounts receivable turnover period improved to 81 days from 86 days, while inventory turnover period increased to 62 days from 56 days[59] - Income from bank interest increased significantly to HKD 11,596,000 in 2024 from HKD 5,718,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 102.5%[35] - Financing costs rose to HKD 1,945,000 in 2024 from HKD 1,647,000 in 2023, representing an increase of 18.1%[37] - Basic loss per share improved marginally to HKD 0.1079 from HKD 0.1163 in the previous year[52]
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