Revenue Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 58.3 million, a decrease of about HKD 68.8 million or 54.1% compared to the same period last year[2]. - The toy segment's revenue decreased by approximately HKD 72.8 million, while the financial services segment's revenue increased by approximately HKD 4.0 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of about 60.4% and an increase of about 60.6%, respectively[2]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, external revenue was HKD 58,309 thousand, a decrease from HKD 127,149 thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 54%[30]. - The manufacturing and sales segment generated revenue of HKD 47,765 thousand, while the financial services segment contributed HKD 10,544 thousand, indicating a significant drop in both segments compared to the previous year[30]. - The financial services segment reported total revenue of HKD 10.5 million, a 60.6% increase from HKD 6.6 million in the previous period[91]. Profitability and Loss - The group's gross profit margin increased from 16.0% in the previous period to approximately 26.6% in the current period, despite a decrease in revenue from the toy segment[5]. - The net loss for the group was approximately HKD 10.1 million, an increase of about HKD 0.2 million compared to the previous period, primarily due to reduced revenue from the toy segment and increased employee costs[5]. - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 10,230,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 10,091,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a slight increase in losses[56]. - The total segment loss for the period was HKD 5,568 thousand, compared to a loss of HKD 5,242 thousand in the prior year, reflecting a worsening performance[30]. - The company incurred a loss of HKD (10,118,000) before income tax expenses for the period[27]. Assets and Liabilities - The group's total assets as of September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 193.6 million, compared to HKD 170.8 million as of March 31, 2024[9]. - The group's current liabilities totaled approximately HKD 113.1 million, an increase from HKD 82.7 million as of March 31, 2024[9]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 156,557 thousand as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 120,383 thousand as of March 31, 2024, showing a rise in financial obligations[36]. - The company's total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 56,110,000, a decrease from HKD 126,389,000 reported for the same period in 2023[13]. - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to approximately 81.9% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 66.1% as of March 31, 2024, due to a decrease in total equity[115]. Cash Flow and Financing - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD (3,901,000) compared to a net inflow of HKD 9,970,000 for the same period in 2023[17]. - The total cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 21,883,000, resulting in a balance of HKD 35,654,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 67,662,000 in 2023[17]. - The company’s investment activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD (13,872,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024[17]. - The company’s financing activities led to a net cash outflow of HKD (4,110,000) during the same period[17]. - Financing costs decreased by 20.1% to approximately HKD 2.5 million, primarily due to a reduction in interest on convertible bonds[106]. Employee and Operational Costs - Employee benefits expenses, including director remuneration, increased to HKD 17,156,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 16,276,000 in 2023, representing a growth of 5.4%[49]. - The total employee cost for the period was approximately HKD 17.2 million, compared to HKD 16.3 million in 2023[125]. - Administrative expenses increased by 1.9% to approximately HKD 26.2 million, primarily due to higher employee-related costs[103]. Inventory and Trade Receivables - The group’s total inventory as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 4,517,000, down from HKD 16,428,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a significant reduction of 72.5%[60]. - Trade receivables in the toy segment increased from approximately HKD 18.7 million as of March 31, 2024, to approximately HKD 25.6 million as of September 30, 2024, due to the peak business season, with turnover days rising from 51.6 days to 84.6 days[111]. - Trade receivables from the financial services segment as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 5,685,000, a decrease from HKD 6,293,000 as of March 31, 2024[63]. Dividend and Shareholder Information - The board of directors recommended not to declare any interim dividend for the current period[5]. - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the period, consistent with the previous period[83]. - The weighted average number of ordinary shares used to calculate basic loss per share remained constant at 1,474,232,000 shares for both periods[56]. Market and Economic Conditions - The overall economic environment in mainland China and Hong Kong remained sluggish, with GDP growth expected to slow from 3.2% in 2023 to around 2.4% in 2024[85]. - The geopolitical tensions affecting international trade continued to exert pressure on the export and trade markets, with Mexico becoming the largest trading partner of the U.S.[86]. - The financial services division is expected to have a more optimistic outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year and the following years due to several factors, including a projected 50 basis point cut in the federal funds rate starting September 2024, with two additional cuts expected in November and December 2024[130]. Corporate Governance and Management - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the listing rules and has complied with all applicable provisions during the review period[136]. - The role of the CEO has been vacant since November 25, 2013, with the responsibilities assumed by the executive directors, aiming for a better balance of power and functions[137]. - Independent non-executive director Yang Huiling was appointed on September 24, 2024, bringing over 25 years of management experience in manufacturing and logistics[140].
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