Financial Performance - The group's consolidated revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, increased significantly by 61.17% to HKD 469 million, compared to HKD 291 million in the previous year[5]. - The gross profit margin improved to 17.53%, up from 13.22% in the previous year, reflecting enhanced profitability[5]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 469,444,000, an increase from HKD 291,040,000 in the same period last year, representing a growth of 61.3%[33]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 82,315,000, compared to HKD 38,481,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase of 114.2%[33]. - The company reported a profit before tax of HKD 5,108,000, a turnaround from a loss of HKD 13,362,000 in the prior year[33]. - Net profit for the period was HKD 5,288,000, compared to a loss of HKD 12,008,000 in the same period last year[33]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was HKD 2.31, compared to a loss per share of HKD 4.59 in the previous year[35]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 12,066,000 during the period, compared to a profit in the previous year, indicating a significant change in financial performance[41]. - The loss attributable to the company's owners for the period was HKD 6,061,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 12,066,000 in the same period last year[86]. Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from the ODM business rose by 81.02% to HKD 391 million, accounting for 83.37% of the total revenue[5]. - Revenue from the ODM business in Europe and the US grew by 69.72% to HKD 185 million and 100.00% to HKD 166 million, respectively[5]. - The brand eyewear distribution business saw a revenue increase of 19.35% to HKD 74 million, representing 15.78% of total revenue[7]. - The brand contact lens business experienced a decline of 72.73% in revenue to HKD 3 million, accounting for only 0.64% of total revenue[8]. - The group reported total revenue of HKD 469,444,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, with eyewear products contributing HKD 465,322,000 and contact lenses contributing HKD 3,420,000[53]. - The group’s operating segments include eyewear products, contact lenses, and trademark licensing, with the eyewear segment generating HKD 465,322,000 in external sales[59]. Financial Position - The group maintained a strong financial position with net operating cash inflow of HKD 6 million during the review period[10]. - As of September 30, 2021, the group held cash and bank balances of HKD 302 million, with outstanding bank loans of HKD 41 million[10]. - The debt-to-equity ratio was reported at 5.33%, indicating a solid financial structure[10]. - As of September 30, 2021, total assets minus current liabilities amounted to HKD 796,278,000, an increase from HKD 791,348,000 as of March 31, 2021, representing a growth of approximately 0.12%[38]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 301,833,000 from HKD 316,981,000, reflecting a decline of about 4.77%[43]. - The total equity attributable to owners of the company increased to HKD 776,243,000 from HKD 770,147,000, marking an increase of approximately 0.93%[39]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 284,341,000 from HKD 276,241,000, reflecting a rise of approximately 2.4%[38]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board declared an interim special dividend of HKD 0.015 per share, reflecting a commitment to maintaining adequate liquidity while rewarding shareholders[10]. - The company declared an interim special dividend of HKD 0.015 per share, totaling HKD 3,942,000, for the six months ended September 30, 2021[85]. - The company suspended the transfer of shares from December 21, 2021, to December 28, 2021, to facilitate the payment of the interim special dividend[110]. Employee and Management Information - The group has approximately 4,000 employees as of September 30, 2021, with compensation based on performance, tenure, and market conditions[13]. - Employee benefit expenses for the period were HKD 190,570,000, compared to HKD 125,096,000 in the previous year, reflecting a rise of 52.3%[81]. - The group’s short-term employee benefits for key management personnel increased to HKD 2,746,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to HKD 1,192,000 for the same period in 2020[101]. Corporate Governance - The board intends to maintain the current leadership structure, with the same individual serving as both Chairman and CEO, to ensure effective governance[20]. - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2021[22]. - The company has established a remuneration committee to provide recommendations on the compensation policies for all directors and senior management[22]. - The nomination committee is responsible for reviewing the board's structure and composition to ensure it meets the company's strategic needs[23]. - The company maintained a diverse board composition, which is believed to enhance decision-making quality[24]. - The company has adopted a policy for the nomination of directors based on integrity, expertise, and industry experience[24]. Market Outlook and Strategy - The company anticipates significant fluctuations in market demand for eyewear products due to ongoing global supply chain disruptions and rising input costs[16]. - The group will continue to enhance overall efficiency by improving production efficiency, budget control, and optimizing supplier networks and logistics processes[17]. - The production facility in Henan will be upgraded to alleviate the burden on the existing factory in Guangdong[18]. - The company plans to strengthen its e-commerce network and allow more products for online distribution to cater to the growing home economy[19]. - The company aims to introduce a more flexible range of products with customized design elements to adapt to changing consumer preferences[19]. Shareholder Information - The company’s major shareholders include United Vision International Limited, holding 141,533,828 shares, which accounts for 53.86% of the issued share capital[117]. - FMR LLC and Webb David Michael are significant shareholders, holding 26,277,000 shares (9.99%) and 26,098,000 shares (9.93%) respectively[117]. - The total number of shares available for issuance under the 2014 share option scheme was 26,277,828 shares, representing approximately 10% of the company's issued share capital[113]. - The 2014 share option scheme has a remaining term of approximately 2.9 years as of September 30, 2021[112]. - The company has not granted, exercised, canceled, or expired any share options under the share option scheme since its adoption[102]. - The total number of shares held by directors and key executives as of September 30, 2021, includes 141,533,828 shares held indirectly through trusts[116].
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