Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 110.3 million, a decrease of about 71.1% compared to the same period in 2019[4] - The total comprehensive loss attributable to the company's owners for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, was approximately HKD 35.0 million, a reduction of about 29.7% compared to the same period in 2019[4] - The group's gross profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, was HKD 73.5 million, representing a gross margin of approximately 66.7%[5] - The total comprehensive loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, was HKD 42.4 million, compared to HKD 51.0 million for the same period in 2019[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, was HKD 0.04, compared to HKD 0.06 for the same period in 2019[5] - The group reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of approximately HKD 30.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2020[5] - For the nine months ended December 31, 2020, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 33.5 million, a decrease from a loss of HKD 49.7 million for the same period in 2019, representing a 32.5% improvement[23] - The company reported a net current liability of approximately HKD 180 million as of December 31, 2020, with a net loss of approximately HKD 41.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2020[13] Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2020, was HKD 40.246 million, a decrease of 65.8% compared to HKD 117.813 million for the same period in 2019[14] - Total revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, was HKD 110.356 million, down 71.0% from HKD 381.366 million for the same period in 2019[14] - Revenue from restaurant operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, was HKD 108.503 million, a decrease of 71.3% from HKD 377.475 million in the same period of 2019[14] - Revenue from providing interior design and renovation services was HKD 382,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, down from HKD 3.597 million in the same period of 2019[14] - Revenue from Western restaurants decreased by approximately HKD 178.6 million or 68.6% to HKD 81.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 and the closure of loss-making restaurants[29] - Revenue from Italian restaurants decreased by approximately 48.6 million HKD or about 73.1% to approximately 17.9 million HKD for the nine months ended December 31, 2020[31] - Revenue from Asian restaurants decreased by approximately 41.8 million HKD or about 82.5% to approximately 8.9 million HKD for the nine months ended December 31, 2020[32] - Revenue from interior design and renovation services was approximately 0.4 million HKD, a decrease from approximately 3.6 million HKD for the nine months ended December 31, 2019, mainly due to contract suspensions caused by COVID-19[33] - Revenue from organic vegetable consulting services increased to approximately 1 million HKD from approximately 0.3 million HKD for the nine months ended December 31, 2019, due to the acquisition of a 70% stake in Shanghai Aier Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd.[34] - The company’s revenue from the restaurant segment accounted for 98.3% of total revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2020[28] Operational Changes - The group completed the sale of all shares in certain subsidiaries in May 2020, which will no longer be included in the group's consolidated financial statements[4] - The group launched new financial institution cooperation business in China in May 2020, which is included in the financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2020[4] - The company operated 13 restaurants as of December 31, 2020, down from 25 restaurants a year earlier, with 4 restaurants closed or sold during the period[28] - The group operates 13 restaurants in Hong Kong, including 9 full-service restaurants and 4 bakeries as of December 31, 2020[44] - The group has established a holding company in Beijing with an 80% stake, registered capital of RMB 1.85 million, focusing on hot pot business, which commenced operations in January 2021[45] - The group is developing a one-stop financial service platform for financial practitioners, anticipating significant revenue growth from this business[45] - The company has implemented comprehensive risk assessments and contingency plans to mitigate the adverse effects of COVID-19 on its operations[26] - The company continues to focus on providing quality meals and exceptional dining experiences despite the challenges posed by the pandemic[26] - The company is actively implementing cost control measures and adjusting business strategies in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic[63] Expenses and Financial Management - Employee benefit expenses decreased from approximately 134.6 million HKD to approximately 52.4 million HKD, a reduction of about 82.2 million HKD, due to restaurant closures and staff reductions[37] - Rental and related expenses decreased to approximately 31.0 million HKD from approximately 75.1 million HKD, primarily due to restaurant closures and rental concessions during COVID-19[38] - Other expenses decreased from approximately 64.6 million HKD to approximately 8.2 million HKD, representing about 16.9% and 7.4% of total revenue for the respective periods[39] - Financial costs decreased due to reduced lease agreements following restaurant closures and sales[41] - The company received a one-time subsidy of approximately 18.1 million HKD under the "Employment Support" scheme[43] Compliance and Governance - The company confirmed that the accounting policies used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those adopted in the previous year[13] - The company has adopted the GEM Listing Rules regarding securities trading and confirmed compliance by all directors for the nine months ending December 31, 2020[56] - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited consolidated results for the nine months ending December 31, 2020, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM Listing Rules[58] - The roles of the chairman and CEO are held by the same individual, James Lu, which the board believes provides strong and consistent leadership[57] Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2020, major shareholders hold 607.6 million shares, representing 74.99% of the company's equity[47] - No stock options were granted, exercised, or canceled during the nine months ending December 31, 2020[52] - The group did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the nine months ending December 31, 2020[53] - There were no significant contracts in which directors had a direct or indirect substantial interest during the nine months ending December 31, 2020[54] - No competition or conflict of interest was reported among directors or major shareholders during the nine months ending December 31, 2020[55] Impact of COVID-19 - The company has faced significant operational disruptions due to COVID-19, impacting its restaurant business in Hong Kong[63] - The company continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on its operations and financial performance, with no quantifiable impact currently estimable[63]
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