Financial Performance - The company reported a pre-tax loss of approximately HKD 4.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a pre-tax loss of approximately HKD 21.7 million in the same period last year[6]. - Total revenue for the group was approximately HKD 43.3 million, a decrease of about 4.74% from approximately HKD 45.5 million in the previous year[6]. - Revenue from the eyewear and sunglasses segment decreased by approximately 24.4%, or about HKD 9 million, to approximately HKD 27.8 million, down from HKD 36.8 million in 2019[6]. - The film investment and distribution segment recorded revenue of approximately HKD 14 million, up from HKD 7.4 million in the previous year[7]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 4,446,000, a significant reduction from a loss of HKD 21,722,000 in the prior year[24]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 2,605,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a total comprehensive loss of HKD 20,578,000 for the same period in 2019[34]. - The company’s financial performance is evaluated based on adjusted profit/loss before tax, excluding interest income and financial costs[47]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from external customers for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 43,337,000, a decrease from HKD 45,491,000 in the same period of 2019, representing a decline of approximately 4.75%[61]. - Revenue from the Americas decreased to HKD 18,367,000 in 2020 from HKD 24,725,000 in 2019, a decline of approximately 25.5%[61]. - Revenue from the Greater China region (including Hong Kong) increased significantly to HKD 18,428,000 in 2020 from HKD 9,358,000 in 2019, representing an increase of approximately 96.5%[61]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2020, the group had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HKD 33,500,000, an increase from HKD 28,400,000 as of March 31, 2020[21]. - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 6,005,000, compared to a net outflow of HKD 11,820,000 in the same period last year[37]. - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 33,506,000, up from HKD 17,846,000 at the beginning of the period[37]. Share Capital and Financing - The company completed a rights issue on February 18, 2020, issuing 202,184,561 shares at a subscription price of HKD 0.14 per share, raising approximately HKD 26.01 million net of expenses[17]. - The company raised approximately HKD 12,100,000 by placing 121,310,000 new ordinary shares at HKD 0.1 per share, with a net amount of about HKD 11,670,000 intended for general working capital and potential future investments[18]. - The total issued and paid-up share capital increased to HKD 72,786,000 as of September 30, 2020, from HKD 60,655,000 as of April 1, 2020, following the placement of 121,310,000 new shares[106]. - The company has a bank financing limit of approximately HKD 3 million, which was not utilized as of September 30, 2020[11]. Employee and Operational Metrics - The group employed 244 full-time employees as of September 30, 2020, down from 331 in the previous year[16]. - Employee benefits expenses, including director remuneration, decreased to HKD 9,520,000, down 43.9% from HKD 16,944,000 in the previous year[76]. - The company reported a short-term employee benefit expense of HKD 555,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, down from HKD 855,000 in the previous year[115]. Inventory and Asset Management - The company’s inventory decreased to HKD 3,607,000 from HKD 8,802,000 as of March 31, 2020, indicating improved inventory management[28]. - The company reported a total asset value of HKD 372,467,000 as of September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 438,965,000 as of September 30, 2019, reflecting a decrease of approximately 15.1%[58]. Liabilities and Financial Position - The company’s non-current liabilities as of September 30, 2020, were approximately HKD 28,300,000, slightly up from HKD 27,700,000 as of March 31, 2020[21]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased from HKD 38,775,000 as of March 31, 2020, to HKD 28,852,000 as of September 30, 2020, reflecting a reduction of approximately 25.6%[101]. - The group recognized a net loss of HKD 1,955,000 from foreign exchange differences, compared to a gain of HKD 1,976,000 in the previous year[76]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted and complied with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules, with some deviations noted[136]. - The board has not appointed any director as chairman during the review period, and this situation will be reviewed in the upcoming meeting[136]. - Independent non-executive directors are subject to re-election at the annual general meeting, with specific terms for some directors[137]. - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, ensuring compliance with standard regulations[138].
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