Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was approximately HK$68.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 74.2% compared to the same period in 2020[14]. - Gross profit for the same period was approximately HK$3.6 million, an increase of approximately 17.2% year-on-year[14]. - Gross profit margin decreased to approximately 5.2% for the six months ended September 30, 2021, down from approximately 7.7% for the same period in 2020[14]. - Consolidated loss attributable to equity holders was approximately HK$68.0 million, an improvement from a loss of approximately HK$89.9 million in the corresponding period of 2020[14]. - Basic and diluted losses per share were approximately HK$0.39, compared to HK$0.52 for the same period in 2020[14]. - The Group's revenue for the Period was approximately HK$68.8 million, an increase of approximately HK$29.3 million or 74.2% compared to the same period in 2020[46]. - Gross profit for the Period was approximately HK$3.6 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$0.5 million or 17.2% over the corresponding period in 2020[47]. - The Group recorded a consolidated loss attributable to equity holders of approximately HK$68.0 million, a decrease from approximately HK$89.9 million in the same period of 2020[55]. - The decrease in consolidated loss was primarily due to an increase in revenue by approximately HK$29.3 million and a reduction in loss on changes in fair value of listed equity securities by approximately HK$12.8 million[55]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss for the period of HK$67,578,000 as of September 30, 2021, compared to a loss of HK$89,882,000 for the same period in 2020[121]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2021, the company reported a loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of approximately HK$67,978,000, compared to a loss of approximately HK$89,882,000 for the same period in 2020, representing a 24.4% improvement in losses[194]. Market Performance - Revenue from the Hong Kong market increased by 563.4% to approximately HK$34.3 million, compensating for losses in the Mainland China market[24]. - Revenue from the Americas market increased by 50.7% to approximately HK$32.0 million for the six months ended 30 September 2021[25]. - Revenue from the Europe (including Russia) market decreased by 84.3% to approximately HK$1.9 million due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global supply chain[28]. - Sales in the Hong Kong market increased by approximately HK$29.2 million, attributed to various economic support measures by the Hong Kong government[46]. - Revenue from jewellery product sales was HK$34,494,000, slightly up from HK$34,353,000 in 2020, indicating a stable performance[164]. - Sales of precious metals and other raw jewellery materials surged to HK$18,068,000, a significant increase from HK$5,167,000 in 2020, reflecting a 249.4% growth[166]. - Sales of luxury watches reached HK$16,283,000, compared to a negligible amount in 2020, showcasing a strong recovery in this segment[167]. Cost Management and Expenses - Administrative expenses were approximately HK$8.1 million, a decrease of about 33.1% compared to the same period last year, while selling expenses decreased by approximately 38.2% to about HK$1.7 million[29]. - The gross profit margin decreased to approximately 5.2% from approximately 7.7%, mainly due to increased sales in the lower-margin gold and watch business[47]. - The cost of inventories sold for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HK$56,143,000, significantly higher than HK$31,727,000 in 2020, indicating an increase of 77.3%[194]. - The write-down of inventories to net realizable value was HK$879,000 for the period, compared to a write-back of HK$1,250,000 in the previous year[194]. - Minimum lease payments under operating leases increased to HK$236,000 from HK$75,000, reflecting a rise of 214.7%[194]. - Finance costs for the six months ended September 30, 2021, were HK$37,000, down from HK$317,000 in 2020, indicating improved cost management[178]. Financial Position and Assets - As of 30 September 2021, the Group had current assets of approximately HK$129.6 million, including cash and bank balances of approximately HK$86.6 million[59]. - The current ratio was approximately 4.6 as of 30 September 2021, compared to approximately 5.0 as of 31 March 2021[59]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2021, were HK$166,696,000, down from HK$228,506,000 as of March 31, 2021[111]. - Total current assets increased to HK$129,569,000 from HK$112,441,000, reflecting a growth of 15.3%[111]. - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2021, were HK$28,982,000, compared to HK$23,173,000 at the end of March 2021, an increase of 25.5%[113]. - Total equity attributable to the equity holders of the Company decreased to HK$137,714,000 from HK$205,333,000, a decline of 33%[114]. - The Group's non-current assets as of September 30, 2021, totaled HK$3,115,000, down from HK$3,469,000 as of March 31, 2021[159]. - The Group's consolidated reserves decreased to approximately HK$136,851,000 as of September 30, 2021, down from HK$204,470,000 as of March 31, 2021, marking a reduction of about 33%[117]. Corporate Governance and Management - The Group intends to focus on the luxury market recovery and expand into new jewellery business areas[29]. - The Group aims to strengthen its brand recognition globally while maintaining its status as a top fine jewellery brand in Hong Kong[34]. - The Group has adopted a prudent financial management approach and maintained a healthy liquidity position throughout the Period[59]. - The Company complied with the Corporate Governance Code and its provisions during the reporting period[88]. - Several changes in the Board of Directors occurred, including the appointment of new independent non-executive Directors in May and July 2021[92][93]. - The executive Director, Tom Xie, was appointed as the chairman of the Nomination Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee[101]. - The Group has not disclosed any significant new strategies or market expansions during the reporting period[81]. - The Company has maintained a focus on enhancing corporate governance practices to balance the interests of shareholders, customers, and employees[89]. Investment and Acquisitions - Perfect Gain Group Limited acquired 129,372,494 shares, representing approximately 74.96% of the entire issued share capital of the Company, for HK$200,000,000, equivalent to approximately HK$1.546 per share[134]. - The completion of the acquisition took place on 30 September 2021, leading to the discharge of responsibilities by the joint receivers[134]. - Following the acquisition, the purchaser was required to make a mandatory unconditional cash offer for all issued shares not already owned or agreed to be acquired by them[135]. - The Group did not have any material acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries and affiliated companies during the reporting period[82]. - There were no definite future plans for material investments or acquisitions of significant capital assets as of September 30, 2021[81]. Compliance and Accounting - The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 and applicable disclosure requirements of the Listing Rules[139]. - The Group adopted new amendments to HKFRSs, including Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions, which had no material impact on the Group's financial positions and performance for the current and prior periods[145]. - The Group's significant accounting policies remain consistent with those used in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021[140]. - The financial statements have not been audited but reviewed by the Company's audit committee[142]. - The application of the new accounting policies did not result in significant changes to the financial statements[146].
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