Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 157,836,000, representing an increase of 86.3% compared to HKD 84,674,000 for the same period in 2023[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 30,137,000, up 26.0% from HKD 23,898,000 year-over-year[4] - Profit before tax increased to HKD 13,983,000, a significant rise of 160.5% from HKD 5,370,000 in the previous year[4] - Net profit for the period was HKD 11,004,000, compared to HKD 3,710,000 in the prior year, marking an increase of 195.4%[4] - Basic and diluted earnings per share rose to HKD 2.75, up from HKD 0.94, reflecting a growth of 193.6%[6] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 10,998,000 for the period, compared to HKD 3,723,000 in the previous year, an increase of 195.5%[6] - The net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 11,006,000, compared to HKD 3,743,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of about 194%[12] - The total comprehensive income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 11,020,000, significantly higher than HKD 3,781,000 for the same period in 2023, marking an increase of about 192%[12] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 316,170,000, compared to HKD 299,089,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating an increase of 5.7%[8] - Inventory increased to HKD 184,392,000 from HKD 152,822,000, representing a rise of 20.6%[8] - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 144,890,000 from HKD 149,038,000, a decline of 2.4%[8] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 155,445,000 from HKD 153,645,000, reflecting a rise of 1.2%[10] - As of September 30, 2024, total equity increased to HKD 305,472,000 from HKD 263,304,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 16%[12] - The company’s total liabilities decreased from HKD 1,292,000 to HKD 1,382,000 in the same period, indicating a reduction in non-controlling interests[12] Cash Flow and Financing - Operating cash flow before tax profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 23,054,000, up from HKD 14,214,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of approximately 62%[15] - The company raised new bank loans amounting to HKD 74,976,000 during the financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 40,652,000 in the previous year[17] - The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 4,869,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a decrease of HKD 5,490,000 in the same period of 2023[17] - Financing costs increased to HKD 4,673,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 4,372,000 in 2023, representing an increase of 6.9%[31] Revenue Sources - Revenue from wine products increased to HKD 134,875,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 83,399,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 61.5%[25] - The cost of goods sold for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 127,699,000, compared to HKD 60,776,000 in 2023, reflecting a rise of 109.7%[33] - The cost of sales rose by approximately 110.1% to about HKD 127.7 million, directly related to the increase in revenue[49] Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company is committed to maintaining high levels of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests and enhance company value[97] - The company has complied with all provisions of the corporate governance code, except for the separation of roles between the Chairman and the CEO, which is currently held by Ms. Wang Zilu[98] - The Board believes that the dual role of the Chairman and CEO will enhance the effectiveness of business strategy planning and execution[98] - As of the announcement date, the major shareholder, Ms. Wang Zilu, holds a 70% stake in the company[88] Employee and Operational Information - The total employee count increased from 24 to 28 between March 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024[74] - Employee benefits expenses for the six months ending September 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 5.5 million, while for the current period, it was about HKD 4.8 million[74] Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively seeking additional business opportunities, including the sale of other alcoholic beverages and marketing services for new product lines[75] - The company has not reported any new product launches or significant market expansion strategies during the current period[24] - The company has no significant investments or acquisitions during the reporting period[66][68] Financing Agreements - The financing agreement with Lender A includes a total financing amount of up to HKD 63,000,000, which consists of a new three-year term loan and other trade financing[83] - The updated financing agreement increased the trade financing amount by HKD 7,000,000, bringing the total to a maximum of HKD 70,000,000[85] - The renewed financing agreement allows for a total financing amount of up to HKD 73,000,000, including a three-year term loan and other trade financing[86] - The latest financing agreement allows for a maximum financing amount of up to HKD 98,000,000, which includes various forms of trade and loan financing[87]
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