Financial Performance - Revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 95,746,000, a decrease of 18.4% compared to HKD 117,355,000 for the same period in 2020[9] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 64,687,000, down 23.7% from HKD 84,828,000 year-on-year[9] - Operating loss for the six months was HKD 48,217,000, compared to a loss of HKD 51,179,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight improvement[9] - Loss before tax was HKD 56,997,000, with a tax expense of HKD 1,087,000, resulting in a total loss from continuing operations of HKD 58,084,000[9] - Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations was HKD 2.18, compared to HKD 2.62 for the same period last year[13] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 58,239,000, compared to HKD 68,061,000 in the previous year, showing a reduction in overall losses[11] - The company reported other income of HKD 5,233,000, down from HKD 12,551,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decline in additional revenue streams[9] - The company reported a total revenue of HKD 117,355,000, with significant contributions from both local and international markets[39] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 57.9 million, compared to HKD 67.2 million in the previous year, with a significant reduction in loss before one-off fair value losses of financial instruments[130] Cost Management - Selling and distribution expenses decreased to HKD 16,505,000 from HKD 21,871,000, indicating cost control measures were implemented[9] - Administrative expenses were reduced to HKD 45,341,000 from HKD 64,907,000, demonstrating significant cost-cutting efforts[9] - Employee costs for continuing operations amounted to HKD 32,530,000, a decrease from HKD 45,308,000 in the previous year[51] - The company reported a significant decrease in interest expenses related to lease liabilities, with HKD 7,347,000 for Chang Fai Limited compared to HKD 11,554,000 in the previous year[123] Asset and Liability Management - As of September 30, 2021, total non-current assets amounted to HKD 144,882 thousand, a decrease from HKD 146,994 thousand as of March 31, 2021[15] - Current assets totaled HKD 103,668 thousand, down from HKD 121,875 thousand, with inventory at HKD 145,312 thousand and accounts receivable at HKD 19,213 thousand[15] - The company reported a net current asset of HKD 38,683 thousand, a significant improvement from a net current liability of HKD 57,729 thousand as of March 31, 2021[15] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 64,985 thousand from HKD 179,604 thousand, primarily due to a reduction in bank borrowings from HKD 92,281 thousand to HKD 33,527 thousand[15] - The company's equity increased to HKD 82,525 thousand from HKD 19,037 thousand, reflecting a strong recovery in financial position[17] - Cash and cash equivalents were reported at HKD 31,307 thousand, down from HKD 36,652 thousand, indicating a need for improved cash management[15] Cash Flow - Operating cash flow before working capital changes was HKD 15,224 thousand, a decrease compared to HKD 19,186 thousand in the previous year[23] - The net cash from operating activities was HKD 11,832 thousand, down from HKD 17,758 thousand, highlighting a decline in operational efficiency[23] - The company generated a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 4,942 thousand, an increase from HKD 2,202 thousand in the previous year[23] - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD (19,970) thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to HKD (48,532) thousand for the same period in 2020, indicating an improvement in cash flow management[25] Business Strategy and Market Expansion - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[18] - The company plans to enter the Singapore and Malaysia markets in Q1 2022, aiming to open over 300 stores in Singapore and over 800 stores in Malaysia within the year[156] - The company has invested in smart retail and logistics platforms to integrate online and offline channels, with a goal to establish over 50 smart retail and logistics points in Hong Kong by Q1 2022[159] - The company plans to launch over 20 stock-keeping units across three main product lines in 2022 through strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical entities and university research centers[160] Impairment and Asset Valuation - The company did not report any impairment losses on goodwill during the current period, contrasting with HKD 10,222,000 in the previous year[9] - The company recorded an impairment loss of HKD 2,179,000 for the Health 365 Group due to lower-than-expected financial performance and a reduction in sales scale to exclusive distributors[89] - The impairment loss for the Ling Market Strategy Group amounted to HKD 676,000 due to underperformance and management changes during the reporting period[90] - The impairment loss for the Group's interest in Leader Shine amounts to HKD 35,594,000, with no signs of reversal as of September 30, 2021[98] Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Chen Yande with 23.83% ownership, Able Island Group Limited with 23.50%, and Hammer Capital Private Investments Limited also with 23.50%[173] - As of September 30, 2021, the company had a total of 3,077,893,440 shares issued, with significant holdings by Able Island (723,242,000 shares) and Cosmo Group (512,982,240 shares)[176] - The company has 138,000,000 stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2021, with 10,000,000 options having lapsed during the reporting period[179] Corporate Governance - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, overseeing financial reporting and internal controls[188] - The company has complied with all corporate governance codes during the reporting period, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO[185] - The company is actively seeking a suitable candidate to assume the role of chairman to comply with corporate governance standards[185] - The mid-term report was approved by the board on November 30, 2021, and includes unaudited consolidated results for the reporting period[190]
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