Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2024, was RMB 149.6 million, a decrease of 27.3% from RMB 205.8 million in the same period last year[1]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 79.4 million, down 41.1% from RMB 134.9 million year-on-year[1]. - The company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of RMB 38.0 million, compared to a loss of RMB 13.9 million in the previous year[1]. - Basic loss per share was RMB 5.39, significantly higher than RMB 1.96 in the prior period[1]. - The group reported a total loss of RMB 39,618 for the six months ending August 31, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 14,248 for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant increase in losses[14]. - The consolidated gross profit fell by 41.1% to RMB 79.4 million, down from RMB 134.9 million year-on-year, resulting in a gross margin reduction of 12.4 percentage points to 53.1%[39]. - Basic loss per share increased from RMB 1.96 to RMB 5.39, reflecting a significant increase in losses attributable to equity holders[27]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of August 31, 2024, amounted to RMB 655.5 million, down from RMB 744.1 million as of February 29, 2024[5]. - Current assets decreased to RMB 136.4 million from RMB 145.5 million in the previous reporting period[5]. - Cash and cash equivalents were RMB 336.3 million, a decline from RMB 364.7 million[5]. - Total liabilities were RMB 114.9 million, down from RMB 126.0 million[7]. - The total assets of the group as of August 31, 2024, were RMB 655,456, compared to RMB 744,082 as of February 29, 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 11.9%[17]. - The group’s total liabilities as of August 31, 2024, were RMB 114,881, a decrease from RMB 125,971 as of February 29, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 8.6%[17]. Revenue Sources - For the six months ending August 31, 2024, external customer revenue from mainland China was RMB 149,591, a decrease from RMB 200,523 for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 25.3%[19]. - The group’s total revenue for the six months ending August 31, 2024, was RMB 149,591, with no revenue reported from Hong Kong and Macau during this period[19]. - E-commerce revenue decreased by 9.9% year-on-year due to insufficient economic recovery and declining consumer spending[53]. - Online retail sales of physical goods in mainland China grew by 8.1% year-on-year, down from 12.1% in the same period last year[53]. Expenses - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 22.9% to RMB 83.3 million, but as a percentage of total revenue, it increased by 3.2 percentage points to 55.7%[40]. - General and administrative expenses increased by 0.7% to RMB 41.8 million, leading to an increase in its proportion of total revenue by 7.8 percentage points to 28.0%[41]. - Total expenses related to sales and distribution decreased from RMB 70,910 million to RMB 70,176 million, with advertising and promotional expenses dropping from RMB 7,733 million to RMB 5,850 million[22]. Inventory and Receivables - Inventory balance as of August 31, 2024, was RMB 119 million, a significant decrease of approximately 38.1% from RMB 192.3 million year-on-year[44]. - Trade receivables decreased from RMB 36,275 million to RMB 32,050 million, with receivables overdue by more than 90 days remaining minimal at RMB 46 million[32]. - Trade payables decreased from RMB 85,820 million to RMB 80,182 million, with the majority of payables due within 30 days[35]. Corporate Governance - The financial results are unaudited but have been reviewed by the company's audit committee[2]. - The audit committee consists of four independent non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with financial reporting and risk management standards[65]. - The company has adhered to corporate governance standards, although the CEO position has been vacant since October 2019, with responsibilities managed by other executive directors[67]. - The company confirms compliance with the standards for securities trading by directors as of August 31, 2024[68]. Dividends - The company did not declare an interim dividend, compared to a special interim dividend of HKD 5.0 in the previous year[1]. - The board does not recommend the distribution of interim dividends for the six months ending August 31, 2024, compared to a special interim dividend of 5.0 HKD cents per share in the previous year[62]. Employee and Operational Changes - The company employed a total of 805 employees as of August 31, 2024, down from 927 employees in the previous period, with 789 based in mainland China[63]. - The group closed 73 stores in mainland China, reducing the total number of stores to 224[49]. - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency by focusing resources on profitable key stores[52]. Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The retail environment in China showed a 3.7% increase in overall retail sales, but clothing and footwear categories experienced negative growth starting in April 2024[51]. - The company expects inflationary pressures to ease in the second half of 2024, which may boost consumer spending[56]. - The company plans to optimize supply chain management and logistics systems to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs[57]. - The company is focused on reducing excess seasonal inventory and improving cash flow while maintaining brand value[58].
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