Financial Performance - The company reported a pre-tax loss of approximately HKD 21.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to a pre-tax loss of approximately HKD 28.2 million in the same period last year, indicating an improvement of about 23%[8]. - Total revenue for the company was approximately HKD 45.5 million, a decrease of about 61.4% from approximately HKD 117.9 million in the previous year, primarily due to a 66.7% drop in sales of eyewear frames and sunglasses[8]. - The company recorded a loss of approximately HKD 760,000 from investment in listed securities, compared to a gain of approximately HKD 900,000 in the same period last year[9]. - Interest income from lending activities was approximately HKD 800,000, down from HKD 3.89 million in the previous year, as the company decided not to renew its lending license[9]. - The gross profit for the period was HKD 3,485,000, down from HKD 10,810,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of about 67.7%[34]. - The net loss for the period was HKD 20,243,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 28,842,000 in the same period last year, showing a decrease of about 29.8%[34]. - The company reported a revenue of HKD 45,491,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to HKD 42,006,000 in the same period of 2018, representing an increase of approximately 11.8%[34]. - The company reported total revenue of HKD 45,491,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2019, with a loss before tax of HKD 21,722,000[71]. - The segment performance showed a loss of HKD 27,062,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to a profit of HKD 3,567,000 in the same period of 2018[79]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2019, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HKD 17.8 million, an increase from HKD 13.9 million as of March 31, 2019[16]. - The company’s net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was negative HKD 11,820,000, an improvement from negative HKD 48,312,000 in the same period of the previous year[51]. - The company reported a net cash and cash equivalents balance of HKD 17,846,000 at the end of the period, compared to HKD 28,214,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 36.8%[51]. - The company’s financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 14,879,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to HKD 9,313,000 in the same period last year, representing an increase of approximately 59.7%[51]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 17,846,000 from HKD 13,937,000, reflecting a growth of approximately 28.5%[41]. Liabilities and Equity - The company's total liabilities to equity ratio was approximately 3.5% as of September 30, 2019, compared to 0.9% as of March 31, 2019[16]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 152,332,000 as of September 30, 2019, compared to HKD 126,614,000 as of March 31, 2019, representing a growth of approximately 20.3%[44]. - Total equity decreased to HKD 276,847,000 as of September 30, 2019, down from HKD 298,448,000 as of March 31, 2019, reflecting a decline of approximately 7.2%[44]. - The company’s total liabilities increased to HKD 9,786,000 as of September 30, 2019, compared to HKD 2,675,000 as of March 31, 2019, reflecting a significant increase of approximately 265.5%[44]. - The total liabilities of the company as of September 30, 2019, were not explicitly stated but are implied to be significant given the ongoing financial challenges and settlements[29]. Operational Developments - The company aims to cautiously develop its eyewear business, debt and securities investments, and property investments amid numerous economic risks[10]. - The company plans to expand its film business and explore opportunities in the cultural and entertainment sectors, including potential investments in television dramas and related rights trading[14]. - The company has settled a liquidation petition by paying HKD 4,083,202.75 to the petitioner, resolving all related court proceedings[27]. - The company received a statutory demand for HKD 10,410,000 from a creditor, which has been acknowledged and included in the group's interest-bearing bank and other borrowings[29]. - The company decided not to renew its moneylender license due to increased uncertainty in the global economic environment and will not issue new loans[30]. Employee and Management Information - The company employed 331 full-time employees as of September 30, 2019, down from 419 employees in 2018, representing a reduction of approximately 21%[21]. - The group reported a short-term employee benefit expense of HKD 855,000 for key management personnel, a decrease from HKD 1,891,000 in the previous year[143]. - There have been no changes to the board of directors since the publication of the annual report for the year ended March 31, 2019[172]. Investments and Assets - The company’s total assets less current liabilities stood at HKD 286,633,000 as of September 30, 2019, down from HKD 301,123,000 as of March 31, 2019, a reduction of approximately 4.8%[44]. - The company’s goodwill remained unchanged at HKD 0, indicating no acquisitions or impairments during the period[47]. - The company’s share of profit from an associate was HKD 5,942,000, contributing positively to the overall financial performance[71]. - The investment in an unlisted associate company amounts to HKD 110 million, with a share of post-acquisition profit of HKD 16.93 million, compared to HKD 10.99 million in the previous period[103]. - The impairment loss recognized for the investment remains at HKD 21 million, consistent with the previous period[103]. Credit and Risk Management - The company continues to monitor overdue balances regularly to ensure effective credit management[112]. - The credit terms for transactions with customers generally range from 45 to 120 days, with strict control measures in place to minimize credit risk[112]. - The company has no collateral or other credit enhancements for its accounts receivable, indicating a focus on managing credit risk through customer diversification[112]. - The aging analysis of accounts receivable shows that amounts overdue by more than 90 days increased to HKD 9.92 million from HKD 38, indicating a significant improvement in collection[113]. Compliance and Governance - The company has adopted and complied with the applicable code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code, except for the lack of a designated chairman for the board during the reporting period[173]. - The company has adopted a code of conduct regarding securities transactions by directors, which meets the standards set out in the standard code[177]. - The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six months ended September 30, 2019, has not been reviewed or audited by the company's auditors but has been reviewed by the audit committee[177].
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