Financial Performance - For the nine months ended December 31, 2018, the group recorded unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 72,200,000, a decrease of about 7.2% compared to HKD 77,800,000 for the same period in 2017[5] - The group reported an unaudited loss attributable to owners of the company of approximately HKD 9,800,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to an unaudited profit of HKD 2,000,000 for the same period in 2017[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to owners of the company was HKD 0.37 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to earnings of HKD 0.09 for the same period in 2017[5] - Gross profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 59,079,000, down from HKD 63,418,000 in the same period of 2017[7] - Operating loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 7,048,000, compared to an operating loss of HKD 3,241,000 for the same period in 2017[7] - The total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the company for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 9,810,000, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 82,000 for the same period in 2017[7] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD (9,810,000) for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to a profit of HKD 1,997,000 for the same period in 2017[25] - The company recorded a loss of approximately HKD 9,700,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 3,000,000 for the same period in 2017[55] Revenue and Costs - The company's revenue from restaurant operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 70,638,000, a decrease of 5.9% compared to HKD 74,026,000 for the same period in 2017[18] - The total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 21,655,000, down 17.7% from HKD 26,227,000 in the same period of 2017[18] - The cost of goods sold for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 13,108,000, a decrease of 8.7% from HKD 14,355,000 in 2017[22] - The cost of goods sold decreased by approximately 9.0% from HKD 14.4 million to HKD 13.1 million during the same periods, primarily due to the closure of certain restaurants[36] - Employee costs decreased by approximately 6.1% from HKD 24.7 million to HKD 23.2 million, attributed to the closure of certain restaurants[44] - Property rental and related expenses decreased by approximately 22.7% from HKD 24.7 million to HKD 19.1 million, primarily due to the closure of certain restaurants[47] Expenses and Financial Costs - The group incurred administrative expenses of HKD 16,007,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to HKD 12,267,000 for the same period in 2017[7] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 30.1% from HKD 12,300,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2017, to approximately HKD 16,000,000 for the same period in 2018, primarily due to renovation works related to restaurant closures and openings[51] - The finance costs for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, totaled HKD 1,029,000, an increase of 35.2% from HKD 761,000 in 2017[19] - Financial costs increased from approximately HKD 800,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2017, to approximately HKD 1,000,000 for the same period in 2018, attributed to the issuance of unlisted corporate bonds totaling HKD 21,000,000[53] Tax and Other Income - The income tax expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 1,027,000, a decrease of 34.0% from HKD 1,555,000 in 2017[24] - Income tax expenses decreased by approximately 37.5% from HKD 1,600,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2017, to approximately HKD 1,000,000 for the same period in 2018, mainly due to restaurant closures[52] - Other income increased by approximately 6.7% from HKD 3.0 million to HKD 3.2 million, mainly due to increases in interest and dividend income[43] Equity and Shareholder Information - The group’s equity attributable to owners as of December 31, 2018, was HKD 130,474,000, down from HKD 140,284,000 as of April 1, 2018[9] - The group’s non-controlling interests increased to HKD 10,973,000 as of December 31, 2018, from HKD 7,291,000 as of April 1, 2018[9] - As of December 31, 2018, Mr. Wang Wenwei holds 1,500,000,000 shares, representing 56.7% of the company's equity[86] - Both Ms. Lin Huijun and Mr. Chen Zetao hold 20,000,000 share options each, representing 0.76% of the equity, exercisable at HKD 0.163 per share[87] - As of December 31, 2018, Fortune Round Limited holds 1,500,000,000 shares, representing 56.7% of the total equity[91] - Ms. Li Yingyan, as the spouse of Mr. Wang Wenwei, also holds 1,500,000,000 shares, equating to 56.7% of the total equity[92] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The group has complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO[80] - The company has established an audit committee in compliance with GEM listing rules, responsible for reviewing financial statements and internal control effectiveness[99] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Ma Yaohao serving as the chairman[99] - All directors confirmed compliance with the trading standards during the nine-month period ending December 31, 2018[98] - The company regularly reminds directors of the trading restrictions prior to the announcement of financial results[98] Business Development and Strategy - The group did not report any new product launches or significant market expansion strategies during the reporting period[5] - The company plans to continue expanding its restaurant network and expects property rental expenses to gradually increase in the future[49] - The company has obtained franchise rights for three well-known dining brands in Hong Kong, aiming to strengthen its market presence[34] - The group aims to strengthen its existing business and provide stable returns and growth prospects for shareholders[77] - The group plans to actively enter the Asian leisure dining market, leveraging its experience in Hong Kong's restaurant industry[75] - The group completed the acquisition of a property for HKD 29,800,000 in October 2018 to support business development and expansion[76] Share Options and Securities - The company has adopted a share option scheme, granting 60,000,000 share options at an exercise price of HKD 0.163 per share, which can be exercised within 10 years[94] - As of December 31, 2018, no share options have been exercised during the nine-month period[95] - The company has a total of 60,000,000 unexercised share options as of December 31, 2018[95] - The company has not issued any new share options during the nine-month period ending December 31, 2018[95] - The group has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the nine months ending December 31, 2018[84] Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately 46.2% from HKD 79,800,000 as of December 31, 2017, to approximately HKD 42,900,000 as of December 31, 2018, mainly due to the acquisition of a property[64] - Total borrowings decreased from approximately HKD 28,400,000 as of December 31, 2017, to approximately HKD 12,000,000 as of December 31, 2018[67] - The company's capital debt ratio decreased to approximately 9.2% as of December 31, 2018, from approximately 29.1% as of December 31, 2017, primarily due to the redemption of corporate bonds[69] - The company has not made any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the nine months ended December 31, 2018[60] - The company’s investment in funds as of December 31, 2018, was approximately HKD 33,800,000, down from HKD 38,700,000 as of December 31, 2017, with unrealized losses of approximately HKD 3,700,000 during the period[61] - As of December 31, 2018, the group had no significant contingent liabilities, consistent with the previous year[71] - The group has no foreign exchange contracts or financial derivatives for hedging purposes as of December 31, 2018[74]
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