Financial Performance - The group's revenue decreased from approximately HK$69,400,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2019, to approximately HK$67,800,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, a decline of about HK$1,600,000 or approximately 2.3%[6] - The gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was approximately HK$44,900,000, an increase of about 2.9% compared to HK$43,600,000 for the same period in 2019[6] - The profit attributable to owners of the company for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was approximately HK$13,500,000, representing an increase of about 108.5% from HK$6,500,000 for the same period in 2019[6] - Excluding non-recurring legal and professional fees related to the proposed transfer of the company's shares from GEM to the main board, the profit attributable to owners of the company was approximately HK$17,300,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HK$11,100,000 for the same period in 2019[6] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 67,776,000, a decrease of 2.4% compared to HKD 69,395,000 for the same period in 2019[14] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 44,863,000, representing a gross margin of 66.1%[14] - Net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 13,451,000, an increase of 106.5% compared to HKD 6,452,000 in the prior year[14] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 1.20 from HKD 0.58, reflecting a growth of 106.9%[14] - The company reported a profit of HKD 13,451,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 6,452,000 in 2019, marking an increase of 108.8%[34] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2020, were HKD 13,451,000 compared to HKD 6,452,000 for the same period in 2019, representing a 108.8% increase[47] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash generated from operating activities for the six months was HKD 23,977,000, up from HKD 15,800,000 in the previous year[19] - Total assets less current liabilities increased to HKD 143,348,000 from HKD 127,174,000, indicating a growth of 12.7%[16] - The company's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 94,201,000, compared to HKD 72,116,000 at the end of the previous year[19] - Non-current liabilities, specifically lease liabilities, rose to HKD 4,819,000 from HKD 2,096,000, reflecting an increase of 130.0%[16] - The total equity of the company increased to HKD 138,529,000 from HKD 125,078,000, a growth of 10.8%[16] Revenue Sources - Revenue from retail stores for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 57,755,000, down 9.2% from HKD 63,735,000 in 2019[30] - Online store revenue increased significantly to HKD 9,224,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 2,934,000 in 2019, representing a growth of 214.5%[30] - The skincare product revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 49,468,000, slightly up from HKD 49,115,000 in 2019[37] - The company reported a total of HKD 2,460,000 in revenue from other products for the six months ended September 30, 2020, down from HKD 4,488,000 in 2019[37] Expenses and Costs - The total employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2020, were HKD 11,526,000, a decrease from HKD 13,184,000 in 2019[40] - Sales cost reduced from approximately HKD 25,800,000 to approximately HKD 22,900,000, a decrease of about 11.1%, primarily due to increased sales of exclusive skincare products and favorable exchange rates[65] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased from approximately HKD 17,500,000 to approximately HKD 14,100,000, a decline of about 19.1%[67] - Administrative and operating expenses fell from approximately HKD 17,500,000 to approximately HKD 16,200,000, a decrease of about 7.5%[69] - Employee costs, including director remuneration, were approximately HKD 11,500,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, down from HKD 13,200,000 for the same period in 2019, representing a decrease of about 12.83%[85] Dividends - The board of directors decided not to recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2020, consistent with the same period in 2019[7] - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 6,720,000 in dividends declared for the same period in 2019[45] - The company declared dividends of HKD 6,720,000 during the period, impacting retained earnings[17] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance competitiveness by expanding its sales network, enriching its product portfolio, and developing its e-commerce business[62] - The group plans to continue opening two new retail stores in Hong Kong, one in a prime shopping area (Mong Kok) and another in a local shopping area (Kowloon Bay or Tai Po), while closely monitoring the retail market environment[92] - The group has successfully renovated eight existing retail stores, with plans for further renovations delayed due to the postponement of store expansion plans[92] - The group has upgraded its self-operated online store and integrated it with the sales point system, anticipating an increase in online customer traffic[97] - The company aims to enhance its self-operated online store, with an allocation of HKD 1,000,000, of which HKD 312,000 has been utilized so far[99] Shareholder Information - Prime Era holds a 49.9% stake in the company, representing 559,000,000 shares, making it the largest shareholder[107] - Another significant shareholder, Ms. Xing Jiajue, holds 22.4% of the shares, amounting to 251,000,000 shares[107] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the GEM Listing Rules and confirmed that all directors complied with the trading standards for the six months ended September 30, 2020[112] - There were no interests held by directors or controlling shareholders in any competing businesses during the six months ended September 30, 2020[113] - The company has established an audit committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors to oversee financial reporting and risk management[118] - The company believes that having the same individual serve as both Chairman and CEO is in the best interest of the group, despite deviating from corporate governance guidelines[115]
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