Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported total revenue of HKD 33,904,000, a decrease of 37% compared to HKD 53,642,000 for the same period in 2023[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 7,989,000, down 52% from HKD 16,767,000 year-on-year[5] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 4,433,000, compared to a profit of HKD 1,054,000 in the previous year[5] - Total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the company was HKD 4,609,000, compared to a profit of HKD 1,626,000 in the same period last year[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.50, compared to earnings of HKD 0.10 per share in the prior year[5] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD (4,609) thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 1,626 thousand for the same period in 2023[10] - The company reported a loss of HKD 4,433,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 1,052,000 in the same period of 2023[32] - The group recorded a gross profit of approximately HKD 8.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from approximately HKD 16.8 million in 2023, with a gross margin of about 23.6% compared to 31.3% in 2023[64] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 21,618,000, while total liabilities were HKD 51,466,000[7] - The total liabilities increased to HKD 178,509 thousand as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 115,875 thousand as of April 1, 2024[10] - The total debt net of cash and cash equivalents was approximately HKD 36.13 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 37.47 million as of March 31, 2024[71] Cash Flow - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD (3,048) thousand, compared to HKD 72 thousand in the same period of 2023[11] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 3,023 thousand, down from HKD 1,230 thousand at the beginning of the period[11] Expenses and Cost Control - Administrative expenses decreased to HKD 11,912,000 from HKD 14,952,000 year-on-year, indicating cost control efforts[5] - Employee benefits expenses, including director remuneration, increased to HKD 14,870,000 from HKD 11,716,000 year-on-year, representing a growth of approximately 27.5%[27] - The company's service costs decreased by approximately HKD 11.0 million or 29.7% to about HKD 25.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, driven by the reduction in revenue[63] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately HKD 3.1 million or about 20.3% to approximately HKD 11.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to a reduction in personnel costs[65] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to explore new strategies for market expansion and product development in the upcoming periods[5] - The company strategically focuses on expanding its business in the higher-margin O2O commerce sector to offset potential adverse impacts from the construction and supply chain markets[61] - The company remains committed to exploring new business opportunities to enhance shareholder returns through diversification and leveraging emerging industries[61] - The company is considering strategic acquisitions to enhance its product offerings and market presence[91] Shareholder Information - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[34] - The company issued shares resulting in an increase in share capital to HKD 9,081 thousand as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 8,664 thousand as of April 1, 2024[10] - The board has approved a share buyback program worth HKD 20 million to enhance shareholder value[92] Future Outlook - The company provided a positive outlook for the next quarter, projecting a revenue growth of 20%[91] - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional HKD 30 million in revenue over the next six months[92] - Market expansion plans include entering two new regions, which are projected to increase market share by 5%[92] - The anticipated credit loss for the upcoming fiscal year is estimated at HKD 5 million[92] - The company plans to implement new strategies to improve operational efficiency, aiming for a 10% reduction in costs[91] Compliance and Governance - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2024, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[88] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as per GEM listing rules, with a review of internal audit functions ongoing to ensure cost-effectiveness[87] - There were no significant subsequent events reported after September 30, 2024, indicating stability in operations[81] Employee Information - As of September 30, 2024, the group employed a total of 97 employees, an increase from 76 employees as of March 31, 2024[80] - Total employee compensation for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 14.9 million, compared to HKD 11.7 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 27.4%[80]
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