Revenue Performance - The group's revenue for the period was approximately HKD 59.73 million, a decrease of about 46.36% compared to HKD 110.94 million in the previous year[14]. - Revenue from the apparel procurement management business was approximately HKD 56.96 million, down about 48.19% from HKD 109.95 million in the previous year, with a gross margin of approximately 2.52%, a decrease of about 3.00%[14]. - Revenue from financial services increased by approximately 178.15% to HKD 2.76 million, compared to HKD 0.99 million in the previous year[14]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 59,725,000, a decrease of 46.2% from HKD 110,944,000 for the same period in 2018[70]. Financial Position - As of September 30, 2019, the total assets of the group were approximately HKD 130,100,000, a decrease from HKD 136,145,000 as of March 31, 2019[18]. - The cash and bank balances increased to approximately HKD 24,365,000 from HKD 3,705,000 as of March 31, 2019[18]. - The current ratio improved to 7.03:1 from 6.59:1 as of March 31, 2019, indicating strong liquidity[18]. - The debt-to-asset ratio was 1:6.89, slightly improved from 1:6.95 as of March 31, 2019, suggesting a stable capital structure[18]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2019, were HKD 128,704,000, slightly up from HKD 127,497,000 as of March 31, 2019[57]. - The net asset value decreased to HKD 111,215,000 from HKD 116,545,000 as of March 31, 2019[57]. Loss and Expenses - The group reported a comprehensive loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 5.74 million for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 4.43 million in the previous year[14]. - Administrative and operating expenses were approximately HKD 7.20 million, a slight decrease of about 0.72% from HKD 7.25 million in the previous year[14]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 5,742,000, compared to a profit of HKD 4,076,000 in the previous year[56]. - The operating loss for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 5,717,000, compared to an operating profit of HKD 4,088,000 for the same period in 2018[71]. - The loss attributable to the company's owners for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 5,742,000, compared to a profit of HKD 4,076,000 for the same period in 2018[78]. Employee and Operational Costs - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2019, were approximately HKD 2,583,000[31]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2019, the total employee costs amounted to HKD 3,828,000, an increase of 23.8% compared to HKD 3,092,000 in the same period of 2018[22]. - The cost of goods sold for the period was HKD 55,528,000, a decrease of 46.6% from HKD 103,879,000 in the previous year[22]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2019, the company had a total of 655,927,000 shares issued, with major shareholders holding significant stakes: Shengtu International Limited at 49.15%, Mr. Wu Lianghao at 15.85%, and Mr. Wu Zilun and Ms. Qiu Yuzhen each at 7.65%[37]. - The company did not declare or recommend any dividends for the interim period, consistent with the previous year[76]. Lease and Capital Expenditures - The group entered into a lease agreement with a total rental of HKD 14 million for a period of ten years to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary for manufacturing and selling apparel products[11]. - The group entered into a lease agreement on November 15, 2019, with a total rent of HKD 14,000,000 for a duration of ten years[25]. - The group agreed to acquire specific machinery and office equipment for a total consideration of HKD 11,000,000[25]. - The company had no significant capital expenditures or commitments during the period[21]. Compliance and Governance - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2019, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and practices[45]. - The company has adhered to all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as per the listing rules during the reporting period[44]. - The company has established a code of conduct for directors regarding securities trading, confirming compliance during the reporting period[48]. Future Plans and Strategies - The group plans to deepen its financial services business and seek new development opportunities in the future[17]. - The group aims to reduce procurement costs and enhance competitiveness in the apparel procurement management business amid ongoing trade tensions and economic uncertainties[16]. - The group is focused on monitoring the apparel procurement management business closely and seizing other development opportunities[16].
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