Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was approximately HKD 70.1 million, a decrease of about 73.4% compared to the same period in 2019[9]. - The total loss and comprehensive loss for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was approximately HKD 20.3 million, representing a reduction of about 38.4% compared to the same period in 2019[9]. - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 22.25 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020[10]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 21,740,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a profit of HKD 37,639,000 for the same period in 2019[18]. - The group reported a total revenue of HKD 70,110,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease from HKD 263,553,000 in the same period of 2019, representing a decline of approximately 73%[24]. - The group incurred a loss before tax of HKD 22,250,000 for the period, compared to a profit in the previous year[31]. - The overall segment performance showed a loss before tax of HKD 31,775,000 for the period, with a total loss of HKD 33,511,000[33]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 19.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease from HKD 32.9 million for the same period in 2019, primarily due to cost control measures and government subsidies totaling approximately HKD 9.8 million[77]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from Italian restaurants was HKD 11,910,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, down from HKD 47,757,000 in 2019, a decrease of about 75%[24]. - Revenue from Western restaurants was HKD 52,398,000 for the same period, compared to HKD 177,200,000 in 2019, reflecting a decline of approximately 70%[24]. - Asian restaurant revenue fell to HKD 4,909,000 from HKD 35,821,000, marking a decrease of around 86%[24]. - The group reported no revenue from interior design and renovation services for the six months ended September 30, 2020, due to contract suspensions caused by COVID-19, compared to HKD 2.8 million in the same period of 2019[70]. - Revenue from organic vegetable consulting services was approximately HKD 0.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, an increase from zero in the same period of 2019, due to business development[71]. Expenses and Liabilities - The group incurred employee benefit expenses of HKD 36.01 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020[10]. - Employee benefits expenses for the restaurant business decreased from approximately HKD 92.8 million in the six months ended September 30, 2019, to approximately HKD 34.2 million in the same period of 2020, a reduction of about 63.2%[73]. - Rental and related expenses for the restaurant business decreased to approximately HKD 19.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, from approximately HKD 51.6 million in the same period of 2019, a decline of about 61.5%[74]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 217,039,000 from HKD 200,292,000, marking an increase of 8.4%[14]. - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD (33,090,000) from HKD (12,813,000), indicating a worsening financial position[16]. Assets and Cash Flow - As of September 30, 2020, total assets amounted to HKD 198,106,000, a slight decrease from HKD 198,647,000 as of March 31, 2020[12]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 12,096,000 from HKD 26,877,000 as of March 31, 2020, reflecting a decline of 55.0%[18]. - Operating cash flow for the period was negative at HKD (7,001,000), contrasting with positive cash flow of HKD 37,639,000 in the previous year[18]. - The company's current liabilities exceeded current assets, resulting in a current ratio of 0.23 as of September 30, 2020, compared to 0.31 as of March 31, 2020[78]. Business Operations and Strategy - The group operated 13 restaurants as of September 30, 2020, down from 26 restaurants a year earlier, with 4 restaurants closed or sold during the period[66]. - The company is optimistic about launching new businesses in China, particularly in interior design and renovation services, due to increasing demand for quality services[79]. - The company has initiated the development of new consulting services related to organic vegetables, indicating a strategic shift towards diversification in its service offerings[71]. - The company has signed multiple business service contracts in the interior design sector, expected to generate revenue in the near future[79]. COVID-19 Impact - The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted the company's operations and restaurant development, leading to a continued decline in operational performance compared to the same period in 2019[105]. - The impact of COVID-19 has led to a decrease in revenue, with the company actively managing risks and developing contingency plans[64]. - The company has implemented cost control measures and adjusted business strategies in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, although the quantitative impact on 2020 performance remains unquantifiable[105]. Corporate Governance - The company has not separated the roles of Chairman and CEO, with James Lu serving in both positions, which the board believes provides strong and consistent leadership[101]. - Li Qing Ni was appointed as an executive director effective July 24, 2020, while Mr. Li Lun resigned as a non-executive director on the same date[102]. - The audit committee, consisting of independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended September 30, 2020, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[103].
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