Financial Performance - Turnover for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately HK$51.1 million, compared to nil for the same period in 2023[4] - Gross profit for 1H2024 was approximately HK$17.4 million, with no gross profit reported in 1H2023[4] - Profit for the period was approximately HK$5.6 million, a significant recovery from a loss of approximately HK$6.8 million in 1H2023[4] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HK$6.1 million for the period, compared to a loss of HK$6.9 million in the previous year[6] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period was HK$0.22, an improvement from a loss of HK$0.26 per share in 2023[7] - The Group reported a profit attributable to owners of the Company of HK$5,619,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HK$6,807,000 in the same period of 2023[54] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses amounted to approximately HK$6.4 million, an increase from approximately HK$5.2 million in 1H2023[4] - Research expenses for the period were HK$19, while distribution and selling expenses were HK$22[6] - The Group's research expenses decreased by approximately 86.5%, while distribution and selling expenses dropped by approximately 66.2% in 1H2024[84] - General administrative expenses increased by approximately 28.9% as the Group resumed operations[84] Current Liabilities and Financial Position - Current liabilities increased significantly to HK$388,511,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HK$342,736,000 at the end of 2023[8] - Net current liabilities were reported at HK$335,716,000, slightly improved from HK$340,916,000 in the previous period[8] - The Group reported a net deficit of HK$334,791,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HK$340,916,000 at the end of 2023[8] - As of 30 June 2024, the Group's current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately HK$335,716,000, and total liabilities exceeded total assets by approximately HK$334,791,000[22] - The Group's bank balances and cash were at a low level of approximately HK$587,000 as of 30 June 2024[22] Cash Flow and Operating Activities - Net cash from operating activities for the six months was HK$320,000, a decrease from HK$725,000 in the same period last year[11] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$587,000, down from HK$616,000 in 2023[11] Corporate Governance and Management Changes - The company has appointed a new CEO, Cheung Yuk Ki, effective February 1, 2024, following the resignation of Zhu Yongning[2] - Zhu Yongning has resigned as an executive director effective February 1, 2024[94] - The roles of chairman and CEO were held by Zhu Yongning until his resignation, with efforts ongoing to separate these roles[105] - The company is actively seeking suitable candidates to fill the independent non-executive director vacancies in compliance with the relevant Listing Rules[111] Legal and Financial Challenges - The Company received a statutory demand from a creditor for HK$15,000,000, requiring payment within 3 weeks, or face a winding-up petition[14] - There is a material uncertainty regarding the Group's ability to continue as a going concern due to financial difficulties[23] - The Group is involved in several legal proceedings, which have not been settled due to insufficient funds[22] - The Group's management is currently attempting to reach a settlement agreement regarding the HK$2,874,000 compensation but has not yet succeeded[75] Strategic Initiatives and Market Expansion - The company is focused on enhancing its electronic product offerings and expanding its market presence[5] - The Group established its own online retail platform and opened two online stores on foreign platforms to enhance market awareness of the "Oregon Scientific" brand[84] - The Group is continuously expanding its product portfolio to meet new customer demands and enhance market competitiveness[84] - The Group is implementing cost control measures and seeking new business opportunities to enhance profitability and improve future cash flow[29] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2024, Zhu Yongning holds 753,997,995 shares, representing 29.00% of the issued share capital[94] - Jiangsu Hongtu High Technology Co., Ltd. holds 556,898,770 shares, accounting for 21.42% of the issued share capital[98] Compliance and Corporate Governance - The Company confirmed compliance with the Corporate Governance Code throughout the six months ended June 30, 2024, except for deviations from provisions C.2.1 and C.1.8[104] - The company aims to enhance its corporate governance practices to ensure compliance with the corporate governance code[107] - The Audit Committee currently comprises only one independent non-executive director, Mr. Xu Jinwen, which does not meet the minimum requirements under Listing Rule 3.21[113]
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