Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 157,836,000, an increase of 23.4% compared to HKD 127,699,000 for the same period in 2023[7] - Gross profit for the period was HKD 30,137,000, representing a gross margin of 19.1%, up from HKD 23,898,000 in the previous year[7] - Profit before tax increased to HKD 13,983,000, a significant rise of 160.5% from HKD 5,370,000 in the prior year[7] - Net profit for the period was HKD 11,004,000, compared to HKD 3,710,000 in the same period last year, marking an increase of 195.4%[7] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 2.75, up from HKD 0.94 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 193.6%[9] - Total revenue for wine products reached HKD 134,875,000, up 61.6% from HKD 83,399,000 in the same period of 2023[32] - Revenue from other alcoholic beverages surged to HKD 21,650,000, compared to HKD 1,175,000 in the previous year, marking an increase of 1745.3%[32] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a pre-tax profit of 11,006 thousand HKD, compared to 3,743 thousand HKD for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 194%[47] - The cost of goods sold for the period was 127,699 thousand HKD, significantly higher than 60,776 thousand HKD in the previous year, indicating a substantial increase in operational costs[44] - Gross profit increased by approximately 26.1% from about HKD 23.9 million to approximately HKD 30.1 million, with a gross margin of approximately 19.1% for the current period[66] 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 a growth of 5.7%[12] - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 1,016,000 from HKD 2,889,000, showing a significant improvement in liquidity[12] - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 144,890,000 from HKD 149,038,000, a decline of 2.8%[12] - The total equity attributable to owners of the company rose to HKD 306,854,000 from HKD 295,834,000, reflecting an increase of 3.7%[13] - The total cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 4,869,000, with an ending balance of HKD 1,986,000 as of September 30, 2024[22] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, amounted to 53,465 thousand HKD, slightly up from 52,304 thousand HKD as of March 31, 2024[55] Cash Flow - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 2,321,000, compared to HKD 16,262,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of 86.7%[22] - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD 7,266,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an improvement from HKD 21,445,000 in the same period of 2023[22] - The company’s cash flow from investing activities was HKD 76,000, a recovery from a cash outflow of HKD 307,000 in the previous year[22] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted all applicable principles of the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix C1, except for the separation of roles between the Chairman and the CEO, which is currently held by Ms. Wang Zilu[123] - The board consists of one non-executive director and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced distribution of power and adequate safeguards[125] - The Audit Committee, established on December 18, 2017, is composed of three independent non-executive directors and is responsible for reviewing the financial statements and monitoring the integrity of financial reporting[126] - The company emphasizes that significant decisions are made collectively by the board and relevant committees, ensuring that power is not concentrated in one individual[123] - The company will continue to review the effectiveness of its corporate governance structure and may consider separating the roles of Chairman and CEO if necessary[125] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the major shareholder Shirz Limited holds 280,000,000 shares, representing 70% of the issued share capital[102] - The company’s major shareholder, Ms. Wang Zilu, holds a 70% stake in the company as of the report date[112] Financing Activities - The company accepted a bank financing letter from Lender A on August 11, 2023, for a total financing amount of up to HKD 63,000,000, which includes a new three-year term loan and other trade financing[107] - The updated financing letter I increased the trade financing amount by HKD 7,000,000, bringing the total financing to a maximum of HKD 70,000,000, effective until May 3, 2024[108] - On May 3, 2024, the company accepted a renewed financing letter from Lender A, with a total financing amount of up to HKD 73,000,000, including a three-year term loan and other trade financing[110] - The updated financing letter II on September 10, 2024, increased the total financing to a maximum of HKD 98,000,000, which includes various forms of trade and loan financing[111] - The company accepted a financing letter from Lender B on October 31, 2023, for a total amount of up to HKD 18,000,000 for trade financing and revolving loans[115] Operational Insights - The company is focused on optimizing operational cost efficiency and diversifying its business portfolio to support sustainable long-term development[96] - The company is actively seeking additional business opportunities, including the sale of other alcoholic beverages and providing marketing services for new alcoholic beverage brands[96] - The company has established a tracking and reporting system to monitor foreign exchange rate fluctuations, allowing for effective risk management and procurement strategy adjustments[90] - The company currently has no foreign currency hedging policy but is prepared to implement appropriate measures if foreign exchange risks increase[90] - The company has ceased holding any foreign currency-denominated collateral bank deposits since October 2016 to manage foreign exchange risk[88] Employee Information - The total employee costs for the period were 4,756 thousand HKD, down from 5,510 thousand HKD in the previous year, showing a decrease of approximately 13.7%[44] - The total number of employees increased from 24 to 28 between March 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024, with total employee benefits expenses reaching approximately HKD 5.5 million and HKD 4.8 million for the six months ending September 30, 2023, and the current period, respectively[92] Other Information - The company did not declare any dividends for the current period, consistent with the previous year[49] - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the reporting period[119] - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the period[85] - The company recorded a loss of approximately 62 thousand HKD from the sale of property and equipment, compared to a gain of 165 thousand HKD in the same period of 2023[50] - The company’s bank interest income and rental income were not specified but are part of the other income category, which accounted for less than 10% of total revenue[37] - The report will be published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and the company's website for at least seven days from the publication date[127]
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