Financial Performance - The group's consolidated revenue decreased significantly by 40.81% to HKD 291 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 492 million in the same period last year[6]. - The gross profit margin fell to 13.22%, down from 18.77% in the previous year, indicating a substantial decline in profitability[6]. - The ODM business revenue dropped by 43.90% to HKD 216 million, accounting for 74.23% of the group's total revenue[7]. - The brand eyewear distribution business revenue decreased by 35.42% to HKD 62 million, representing 21.31% of the total revenue[8]. - The brand contact lenses business revenue increased by 37.50% to HKD 11 million, making up 3.78% of the total revenue[9]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 12,008,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 8,395,000 in the previous year, indicating a 42.5% increase in losses[36]. - Gross profit for the period was HKD 38,481,000, down 58.3% from HKD 92,277,000 in the prior year[38]. - Basic loss per share was HKD 4.59, compared to HKD 3.27 in the previous year, reflecting a 40.2% increase in loss per share[42]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 13,362,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020[65]. - The company reported a basic loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 12,066,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a loss of HKD 8,592,000 for the same period in 2019[85]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - The group maintained a healthy financial position with a net operating cash inflow of HKD 56 million and cash and bank balances of HKD 347 million as of September 30, 2020[11]. - The debt-to-equity ratio was reported at 5.83%, indicating a reasonable level of leverage for the group[11]. - The average collection period for receivables increased from 89 days to 96 days, reflecting a slight slowdown in cash collection[12]. - The inventory turnover period increased from 58 days to 81 days, necessitating closer monitoring of inventory usage[12]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 347,088,000 from HKD 308,806,000, representing a growth of 12.3%[45]. - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 237,662,000 from HKD 251,993,000, a reduction of 5.7%[45]. - The equity attributable to owners of the company was HKD 746,102,000, down from HKD 755,085,000, indicating a decrease of 1.5%[47]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2020, the net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 56,430,000, compared to HKD 24,358,000 for the same period in 2019, representing an increase of 132.4%[51]. - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 347,088,000, an increase from HKD 323,693,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 7.2%[51]. Market Environment and Business Strategy - The business environment is expected to remain challenging and uncertain, with ongoing risks related to new COVID-19 outbreaks and consumer confidence recovery anticipated to be a long process[19]. - Despite signs of stronger customer orders in the second half of the fiscal year, the company anticipates high volatility in future demand for eyewear products[19]. - The company plans to enhance its e-commerce infrastructure and collaborate with strategic partners to expand online sales, particularly in emerging markets like China and India[21]. - The company aims to diversify its product range with affordable, tailored designs for key market segments in response to changing consumer preferences[21]. - The board emphasizes maintaining financial strength and long-term competitiveness while navigating short-term profitability pressures[21]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company has established various committees, including an audit committee, to enhance corporate governance and ensure compliance with regulations[22][23][24][25]. - The board is committed to maintaining a diverse composition to enhance decision-making quality and align with the company's long-term goals[26]. - As of September 30, 2020, major shareholders hold 54.43% of the company's issued share capital, with specific individuals holding significant stakes[114]. - United Vision International Limited, Marshvale Investments Limited, HSBC International Trustee Limited, and Gu Li Hua collectively own 143,033,828 shares, representing 54.43% of the company's issued share capital[117]. - FMR LLC holds 26,277,000 shares, accounting for 9.99% of the company's issued share capital[119]. - David Michael Webb owns 26,098,000 shares, which is 9.93% of the company's issued share capital[122]. - Fidelity Puritan Trust directly holds 20,999,000 shares, representing 7.99% of the company's issued share capital[119]. - Preferable Situation Assets Limited, owned by David Michael Webb, holds 18,346,000 shares, which is 6.98% of the company's issued share capital[119]. - No other individuals were recorded as major shareholders as of September 30, 2020, according to the securities and futures regulations[124]. Impairment and Asset Management - The company recognized impairment losses of HKD 112,000,000 for properties, plants, and equipment, and HKD 18,000,000 for right-of-use assets as of March 31, 2020[60]. - Cumulative impairment losses for properties, plants, and equipment, and right-of-use assets as of September 30, 2020, were HKD 112,000,000 and HKD 18,000,000, respectively[60]. - The company did not recognize additional impairment losses for identified long-term assets during the reporting period[60]. - The overall economic environment and travel restrictions due to Covid-19 negatively affected the company's operations and customer order delays[59]. Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 291,040,000, a decrease of 40.9% compared to HKD 491,724,000 for the same period in 2019[74]. - Revenue from eyewear products was HKD 278,168,000, a decrease of 42.2% compared to HKD 480,946,000 for the same period in 2019[62]. - Revenue from contact lenses increased to HKD 11,134,000, up 32.8% from HKD 8,395,000 in the previous year[62]. - Revenue from Hong Kong decreased to HKD 18,263,000 from HKD 24,387,000, representing a decline of 25.5%[74]. - Revenue from China decreased to HKD 43,414,000 from HKD 49,264,000, a decline of 11.9%[74]. - Revenue from Italy significantly decreased to HKD 100,776,000 from HKD 172,075,000, a drop of 41.5%[74]. - Revenue from the United States decreased to HKD 84,082,000 from HKD 156,881,000, a decline of 46.5%[74].
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