Financial Performance - The group recorded unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 43.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of about 44.5% compared to HKD 78.9 million for the same period in 2019[6]. - The unaudited loss for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was approximately HKD 7.2 million, compared to a loss of HKD 5.2 million for the same period in 2019[6]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 7,153,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a loss of HKD 5,154,000 for the same period in 2019, indicating a year-over-year increase in losses of approximately 38.7%[9]. - Revenue from external customers for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 43,759,000, down 44.6% from HKD 78,854,000 in the same period of 2019[19]. - The total sales volume for the group was 419,836 units, down from 738,553 units in the previous year, representing a decline of approximately 43.2%[51]. Profitability and Margins - The group's gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 8.3 million, down from HKD 12.7 million in the same period of 2019, reflecting a gross margin decline[7]. - Overall gross margin increased from 16.1% for the six months ended September 30, 2019, to approximately 19.0% for the same period in 2020, primarily due to competitive pricing from suppliers[48]. - The gross profit decreased from approximately HKD 12.7 million in the previous year to about HKD 8.3 million, while the gross profit margin increased from approximately 16.1% to 19.0%[55]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 29.3 million as of September 30, 2020, down from HKD 36.5 million as of March 31, 2020[8]. - The group's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 11.1 million as of September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 16.9 million as of March 31, 2020[8]. - The group reported a net current asset value of HKD 18.8 million as of September 30, 2020, down from HKD 25.0 million as of March 31, 2020[8]. - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 28.9 million as of September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 36.0 million as of March 31, 2020[8]. - The company's total equity decreased to HKD 28,885,000 as of September 30, 2020, from HKD 47,916,000 as of September 30, 2019, representing a decline of approximately 39.8%[9]. Cash Flow - Cash used in operating activities was HKD 9,678,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, an improvement from HKD 11,557,000 in the same period of 2019, reflecting a decrease of about 16.2%[10]. - The net cash used in financing activities was HKD 3,550,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 12,985,000 in the same period of 2019, showing a significant reduction of approximately 72.6%[11]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 20,064,000 during the period, compared to a decrease of HKD 24,533,000 in the prior year, indicating a 18.2% improvement in cash flow management[11]. Customer and Revenue Details - Major customers contributing over 10% of total revenue included Customer A with HKD 10,549,000 and Customer B with HKD 10,360,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, down from HKD 17,197,000 and HKD 22,005,000 respectively in 2019[17]. - Revenue from product sales for the three months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 26,569,000, a decline of 45.5% year-over-year[22]. Expenses - The total employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2020, were HKD 12,130,000, compared to HKD 11,603,000 in the same period of 2019[28]. - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by approximately 6.0% to about HKD 3.2 million due to travel restrictions caused by COVID-19[58]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 5.6% to about HKD 13.4 million, mainly due to reduced legal and professional fees[59]. Financing and Borrowings - The company’s bank borrowings increased to HKD 4,000,000 during the period, up from HKD 2,000,000 in the previous year, indicating a strategy to enhance liquidity[11]. - Bank borrowings and overdrafts amounted to HKD 17,845 thousand as of September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 6,740 thousand as of March 31, 2020[39]. - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to approximately 62.6% as of September 30, 2020, from 19.7% as of March 31, 2020, primarily due to interest-bearing loans rising from HKD 6.7 million to HKD 17.8 million[66]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted and complied with the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix 15, except for deviation from code provision A.2.1, where the roles of Chairman and CEO are held by the same individual, Mr. Leung[89]. - The company has established an audit committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Lau as the chairman, responsible for reviewing and monitoring the financial reporting process[94]. - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated results for the six months ending September 30, 2020, and found them to comply with applicable accounting standards and GEM Listing Rules[95].
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