Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2021, the group recorded unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 22,700,000, an increase of about 3.7% compared to HKD 21,900,000 for the same period in 2020[4] - The group reported an unaudited loss attributable to owners of the company of approximately HKD 600,000, a decrease from a loss of approximately HKD 1,100,000 for the same period in 2020[4] - Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to owners of the company was HKD 0.02, improved from HKD 0.04 for the same period in 2020[4] - The group achieved an operating profit of HKD 777,000, compared to HKD 349,000 for the same period in 2020, indicating improved operational efficiency[7] - The company reported a cumulative loss of HKD (90,328,000) as of September 30, 2021, compared to HKD (86,343,000) at the end of the previous period[12] - The group recorded a loss of approximately HKD 600,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to a loss of HKD 700,000 in the same period of 2020[93] Dividend and Shareholder Information - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2021[5] - The company did not declare or pay any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2021, consistent with the previous year[33] - As of September 30, 2021, the major shareholder, Fortune Round Limited, holds 1,500,000,000 shares, representing 56.7% of the total equity[130] - Both Ms. Lin Huijun and Mr. Chen Zetao are beneficial owners of 20,000,000 shares each, accounting for 0.76% of the total equity[127] - Keenfull Investments Limited, owned by Mr. Li Chi Keung, holds 317,280,000 shares, representing 12.0% of the total equity[130] - Mr. Li Chi Keung is the father-in-law of Mr. Wang Wenwei, linking the ownership structure[132] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 68,994,000 from HKD 44,862,000 as of March 31, 2021, reflecting improved liquidity[9] - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period was HKD 68,994,000, up from HKD 36,047,000 at the end of the same period last year[15] - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD (722,000), compared to HKD 2,170,000 in the prior year[15] - The company generated net cash from investing activities of HKD 33,825,000, a significant increase from HKD 911,000 in the previous year[15] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by approximately 91.7% to HKD 69,000,000 as of September 30, 2021, from HKD 36,000,000 a year earlier, primarily due to net proceeds from property sales[102] Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - Administrative expenses decreased to HKD 8,904,000 from HKD 10,635,000 for the same period in 2020, indicating cost control measures[7] - Employee benefits expenses, including salaries and allowances, totaled HKD 10,157,000 for the period, marginally up from HKD 10,126,000 in the prior year[26] - Employee costs remained stable at approximately HKD 10,500,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, with a reduction in headcount from 108 to 75 employees[75] - Depreciation expenses were stable at approximately HKD 2,200,000 and HKD 2,100,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, and 2021, respectively[76] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 16.0% from HKD 10,600,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, to HKD 8,900,000 for the same period in 2021[79] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 54,005,000 as of September 30, 2021, slightly down from HKD 54,138,000 as of March 31, 2021[11] - The group’s total equity as of September 30, 2021, was HKD 52,616,000, a slight decrease from HKD 53,225,000 as of March 31, 2021[11] - As of September 30, 2021, the company had total bank borrowings of HKD 15,500,000, unchanged from March 31, 2021[53] - The company’s total current liabilities decreased to HKD 6,202,000 as of September 30, 2021, from HKD 9,958,000 as of March 31, 2021[36] - Total borrowings amounted to approximately HKD 21,700,000 as of September 30, 2021, up from HKD 17,100,000 a year earlier[103] Business Operations and Strategy - The company continues to focus on its core business of providing leisure dining services in Hong Kong[18] - The company operates four restaurants in Hong Kong as of September 30, 2021, with a focus on leisure dining services[60] - The company has not reported any new product launches or significant market expansions during this period[22] - The company has adopted cost control measures and is exploring new business opportunities to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic[66] - The company plans to adopt a conservative business strategy to support daily operations and address economic uncertainties, focusing on maintaining sufficient working capital[119] Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors regarding securities trading, ensuring compliance with GEM Listing Rules[137] - The Audit Committee, established on July 21, 2016, is responsible for reviewing financial statements and overseeing internal control effectiveness[138] - The Audit Committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Ma Yiu Ho as the chairman[138]
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