Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HK$179.7 million, a decrease of 12.4% compared to HK$205.1 million in 2022[5] - Gross profit increased to HK$20.1 million, representing a significant growth of 107.2% from HK$9.7 million in the previous year[5] - The gross profit margin improved to 11.2%, up from 4.7% in the same period last year[5] - Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company decreased by 80.9% to HK$4.0 million, compared to HK$20.9 million in 2022[5] - Basic and diluted losses per share were HK$0.0066, a reduction from HK$0.0348 in the previous year[5] - The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was approximately HK$4.0 million, a significant decrease of approximately 80.9% compared to a net loss of approximately HK$20.9 million in the same period last year[33] - The total comprehensive loss for the period attributable to equity holders was HK$4,575,000, compared to HK$23,264,000 in the prior year[88] - The operating loss narrowed to HK$96,000 from HK$18,693,000 in the previous year, reflecting improved operational efficiency[88] - The company incurred a loss for the period of HK$3,970,000, compared to a loss of HK$20,888,000 for the same period in 2022, indicating a significant improvement in financial performance[95] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased by 11.3% to HK$283.7 million from HK$319.9 million as of December 31, 2022[5] - Total liabilities reduced by 12.9% to HK$212.9 million, down from HK$244.4 million[5] - Net current assets increased by 2.7% to HK$46.1 million compared to HK$44.9 million at the end of 2022[5] - Trade and bills receivable decreased from approximately HK$67.2 million as of December 31, 2022 to approximately HK$57.3 million as of June 30, 2023, consistent with the decrease in revenue[35] - Trade payables decreased from approximately HK$66.5 million as of December 31, 2022, to approximately HK$47.3 million as of June 30, 2023, due to partial settlements[41] - Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company was HK$70,856,000, down from HK$75,431,000, reflecting a decline of about 6.9%[90] - Total liabilities decreased to HK$212,868,000 from HK$244,426,000, a decline of approximately 12.8%[92] Cash Flow and Expenses - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HK$113.1 million, with a decrease of approximately HK$47.7 million attributed to raw material purchases and bank loan repayments[44] - The company reported a net cash used in operating activities of HK$37,224,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HK$58,788,000 for the same period in 2022, showing an improvement of approximately 36.7%[98] - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately 76.3% to approximately HK$0.5 million, primarily due to reduced employee wages and transportation charges[23] - Administrative expenses decreased significantly, with employee benefit expenses reduced by approximately HK$4.0 million compared to the same period in 2022, due to downsizing of operations in a loss-making subsidiary[24] - Finance income increased by approximately 308.8% to approximately HK$1.4 million, attributed to higher deposit interest rates and increased idle cash in the bank[26] - Finance costs for the six months ended June 30, 2023, totaled HK$3,428,000, compared to HK$2,631,000 in 2022, indicating an increase of about 30%[134] Inventory and Receivables - The inventory balance increased from approximately HK$48.1 million as of 31 December 2022 to approximately HK$67.9 million as of 30 June 2023, resulting in an increase in inventory turnover days to 67 days[34] - Trade receivables as of June 30, 2023, were HK$57,265,000, down from HK$67,249,000 at the end of 2022, representing a decrease of approximately 15%[155] - The aging analysis of trade receivables showed that amounts due within 30 days increased to HK$50,348,000 in 2023 from HK$42,973,000 in 2022, an increase of about 17%[156] Taxation and Financial Risks - Income tax expenses for the six months ended 30 June 2023 were approximately HK$1.8 million, compared to a tax credit of HK$96,000 in the same period of 2022[32] - The remaining potential maximum tax exposure is estimated to be approximately USD1.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$7.8 million) as of the report date[79] - The Group's potential maximum tax risk from the Cambodian tax authority is estimated at approximately HK$15,700,000, related to a tax reassessment for the period from January 1, 2019, to March 31, 2022[182] - The Group considers the tax authority's position in Cambodia to be unfounded and has challenged the reassessments[185] Shareholder Information - Mr. Huang Chih Shen holds a controlled corporation interest of 327,242,688 ordinary shares, representing approximately 54.54% of the Company[192] - Ms. Huang Li Hun, Serlina, is a beneficial owner of 92,000 ordinary shares, representing approximately 0.02% of the Company[192] - As of June 30, 2023, no other interests or short positions in shares, underlying shares, or debentures of the Company were reported by the Directors and chief executives[198] Operational Insights - The Group operates primarily in the Apparel Supply Chain Servicing Business, with performance reviewed as a single operating segment due to the uniformity of services across different regions[129] - The Group will continue to enhance product innovation and simplify production processes to improve operational efficiency and cost competitiveness in the second half of 2023[86]
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