Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group reported revenue of HKD 19,474,000, an increase from HKD 10,537,000 in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of 84.5%[7] - The gross profit for the period was HKD 4,690,000, compared to HKD 2,531,000 in 2023, reflecting a gross margin improvement[7] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 16,057,000, a decrease from HKD 18,200,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction in losses by 6.3%[9] - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 15,920,000, which is an improvement from a loss of HKD 18,074,000 in the same period last year, showing a 12.5% reduction in losses[7] - The company reported a basic loss per share of HKD 0.84, an improvement from HKD 0.97 in the previous year[7] - The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 15.9 million, a decrease from HKD 18.1 million in 2023, indicating improved financial performance despite ongoing challenges[172] - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 15,920,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an improvement from a loss of HKD 18,074,000 in the same period of 2023[151] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 13,903,000, down from HKD 28,866,000 as of March 31, 2024[13] - The group's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 3,165,000 from HKD 4,430,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a decline in liquidity[11] - Trade receivables significantly decreased to HKD 5,822,000 from HKD 46,064,000, reflecting a reduction in outstanding receivables[11] - The total equity attributable to the company's equity holders decreased to HKD 7,699,000 from HKD 23,317,000, indicating a decline in shareholder equity[13] - As of September 30, 2024, the company's current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately HKD 30,103,000[27] - The asset-liability ratio increased to approximately 331.3% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 88.3% on March 31, 2024, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19[173] Cash Flow and Financing - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 142,000[19] - The company incurred a loss of approximately HKD 15,920,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[27] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period were HKD 3,165,000, down from HKD 6,907,000 at the end of the previous period[19] - The company is actively negotiating with major creditors and considering future repayment plans to address liquidity concerns[27] - The company plans to explore additional fundraising activities, including equity and debt financing, to support its general working capital[27] Revenue Sources - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 19,474,000, representing an increase of 84.5% compared to HKD 10,537,000 for the same period in 2023[38] - Revenue from Thailand was HKD 19,469,000, up 87.8% from HKD 10,368,000 in the previous year, while revenue from the Philippines decreased to HKD 5,000 from HKD 139,000[33] - Major customer A contributed HKD 7,406,000, significantly increasing from HKD 2,174,000 in the prior period, while customer B's contribution was less than 10% of total revenue[36] - Merchant acquiring transaction fee income was approximately HKD 17.9 million, up from HKD 9.1 million in 2023, reflecting an increase of about 8.8 million HKD due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions[163] Operational Efficiency - The company aims to improve operational efficiency and implement cost control measures to enhance profitability and future cash flow[27] - Operating costs increased to approximately HKD 14.8 million, up 84.7% from HKD 8.0 million in 2023, aligning with revenue growth[165] Investments and Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of bCode scanner on March 30, 2023, which is expected to enhance its service offerings and market reach[162] - There were no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the reporting period[183] Convertible Bonds and Preferred Shares - The company issued convertible bonds (Convertible Bond I) on June 26, 2020, with a total principal amount of 11,850,000 HKD and an annual interest rate of 7%[74] - The company issued a second convertible bond (Convertible Bond II) on March 5, 2024, with a total principal amount of 4,388,000 HKD and an annual interest rate of 7%[93] - The company issued convertible bonds III on May 22, 2024, with a total principal amount of HKD 931,000 and a coupon rate of 7%[109] - The company issued convertible bonds IV on May 28, 2024, with a total principal amount of approximately HKD 1,918,000 and a coupon rate of 7%[123] - The company has issued preferred shares classified as liabilities, with a cumulative dividend rate of 9.5%[71] Management and Staffing - The company currently employs 20 staff members, with 7 based in Hong Kong and 13 in Thailand[189] - The total employee costs, including key management compensation, amounted to approximately HKD 3.0 million for the reporting period, down from HKD 3.8 million in 2023[189] Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The company is actively seeking potential business partners and distributors to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia[160] - The board will continue to assess the market conditions in Thailand and the Philippines and their impact on the company's business[196] - The company reported that the consumption of Chinese tourists in Thailand has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, impacting business expansion[195]
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