Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2020, the company reported revenue of HK$36,745,000, with a gross profit of HK$20,288,000[11]. - The company's profit for the period was HK$75,948,000, compared to HK$26,517,000 for the same period last year[14]. - Earnings per share attributable to owners of the company for the period was HK$0.31[14]. - The total comprehensive income for the period ended September 30, 2020, was HK$74,992,000, significantly higher than HK$17,641,000 for the same period in 2019, indicating a substantial increase[17]. - The Group's profit for the period was approximately HK$75.9 million, an increase of about HK$49.4 million compared to HK$26.5 million in the 2019 Interim Period, primarily due to a gain of about HK$51.0 million from fair value changes of financial assets[133]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of September 30, 2020, amounted to HK$1,346,363,000, an increase from HK$1,265,710,000 as of March 31, 2020[7]. - The total equity attributable to owners of the company increased to HK$1,217,487,000 from HK$1,142,495,000[7]. - Non-current liabilities, including convertible bonds and lease liabilities, were reported at HK$67,263,000 as of September 30, 2020[7]. - The company had net current assets of HK$153,357,000, up from HK$150,763,000 as of March 31, 2020[7]. - The Group's total liabilities decreased slightly from HK$36,052,000 as of 31 March 2020 to HK$35,890,000 as of 30 September 2020[54]. Cash Flow - For the six months ended September 30, 2020, the net cash generated from operating activities was HK$496,000, compared to a net cash used of HK$7,799,000 in the same period of 2019[22]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$125,918,000, a decrease from HK$131,434,000 at the end of September 30, 2019[22]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HK$519,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a decrease of HK$16,252,000 in the same period of 2019[22]. - The company’s net cash used in investing activities was HK$64,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HK$8,453,000 in the same period of 2019[22]. - The company’s financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HK$951,000 for the period, reflecting a cautious approach to financing during this period[22]. Expenses - The company incurred selling and distribution expenses of HK$13,035,000 and administrative expenses of HK$11,310,000 during the period[12]. - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by about HK$1.7 million to HK$13.0 million from HK$14.7 million in the 2019 Interim Period, primarily due to a reduction in expenses for selling, promotion, and symposium activities by about HK$2.9 million[145]. - Administrative expenses decreased by about HK$2.0 million or 15.2% from HK$13.3 million in the 2019 Interim Period to about HK$11.3 million in the 2020 Interim Period[148]. Share Capital and Equity - The company’s share capital remained stable at HK$23,900,000 as of September 30, 2020, consistent with previous periods[17]. - The total equity attributable to owners of the company increased to HK$1,215,756,000 as of September 30, 2020, from HK$1,080,838,000 as of September 30, 2019[17]. - The company reported that as of September 30, 2020, Xie Yi held 900,000,000 shares, representing approximately 37.66% of the total interests[180]. - Cheng Yong held a total of 146,680,000 shares, which accounts for approximately 6.14% of the total interests[180]. - As of September 30, 2020, the company had a total of 2,390,000,000 shares issued[188]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code throughout the 2020 Interim Period, with certain deviations noted[179]. - The company has adopted the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors and confirmed compliance by its directors during the 2020 Interim Period[176]. - The company will continue to review and monitor its corporate governance practices and make improvements as necessary[175]. - The company has committed to high standards of corporate governance in the best interest of all shareholders[179]. - The company’s AGM was held on August 28, 2020, where Dr. Xie Yi was unable to attend due to other engagements[179]. Market and Economic Conditions - The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global commercial activities, with China's economy recovering from a historic contraction of 6.8% in Q1 2020 to report growth of 3.2% and 4.9% in Q2 and Q3 2020 respectively[130]. - Despite short-term impacts on the pharmaceutical industry, long-term growth trends remain positive due to increasing market demands driven by an aging population and rising living standards[130]. - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, affecting the Group's operations[156]. - The pharmaceutical industry in China is anticipated to develop in a sustainable, quality-oriented growth direction, presenting both challenges and opportunities for pharmaceutical enterprises[162]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group is focused on enhancing production efficiency and competitiveness for sustainable long-term development despite facing significant challenges in a highly competitive market[140]. - The Group's strategic initiatives have laid a solid foundation for future growth, despite the ongoing challenges in the industry[136][140]. - The Group will continue to manage and control operating costs to minimize segment losses in the near future[143]. - The Group's manufacturing segment has shown positive progress, reflecting the effectiveness of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing core competitiveness[163]. - The Group remains cautiously optimistic about providing a solid foundation for sustainable development, revenue growth, and improved profitability in the future[163]. Employee and Management - The company reported a total compensation for key management personnel of HK$2,885,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, slightly down from HK$2,912,000 in the same period of 2019[111]. - The Group's employee costs for the six months ended 30 September 2020 amounted to approximately HK$9.7 million, a decrease from approximately HK$11.3 million for the same period in 2019, primarily due to a reduction in headcount and social security contributions in the manufacturing segment[166]. - As of 30 September 2020, the Group employed 170 staff, down from 176 in the previous year[166]. - The company’s executive director, Mr. Lu Zhiqiang, retired following the AGM held on August 28, 2020[177]. Financial Instruments and Fair Value - The fair value of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) was HK$652,406,000 as of September 30, 2020[118]. - The fair value of investments in convertible bonds, measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), is determined using the binomial option pricing model, with significant unobservable inputs being expected volatility[124]. - The change in fair value on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) for investments in convertible bonds was HK$81,341,000 in 2020, up 167.0% from HK$30,436,000 in 2019[84]. - There was no transfer between different levels of the fair value hierarchy during the period ended September 30, 2020[117]. - The company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis remained stable with no changes in valuation techniques during the reporting period[117].
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