Financial Performance - Revenue for the period was approximately HKD 83,695,000, a decrease of about 10.36% compared to HKD 93,373,000 in the same period last year, primarily due to a decline in revenue from the hemodialysis business[5] - The profit attributable to the owners of the company for the period was approximately HKD 1,256,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,050,000 in the previous year[5] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were approximately HKD 0.22, compared to a loss of HKD 0.54 in the previous year[9] - The group reported a gross profit of HKD 26,433,000, slightly down from HKD 26,669,000 in the same period last year[7] - The total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 2,791,000, compared to a loss of HKD 7,418,000 in the previous year[9] - The group incurred a net loss of HKD 3,033,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 3,050,000 in the same period last year[48] Cash and Liquidity - Total cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 32,062,000, an increase from HKD 18,228,000 as of March 31, 2024[5] - The net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 11,159,000, an increase from HKD 10,056,000 year-over-year[23] - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the period was HKD 12,815,000, compared to HKD 11,186,000 in the prior year[23] - The group's total cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, amounted to approximately HKD 32,062,000, an increase from approximately HKD 18,228,000 as of March 31, 2024, mainly due to improved payment terms for trade receivables[84] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets amounted to HKD 121,187,000 as of September 30, 2024[10] - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 19,778,000, down from HKD 22,295,000 as of March 31, 2024[10] - The total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 89,338,000, up from HKD 86,740,000 as of March 31, 2024[12] - The company’s total equity and liabilities reached HKD 121,187,000, compared to HKD 117,101,000 in the previous period[12] - The company’s current liabilities totaled HKD 31,849,000, slightly up from HKD 30,361,000 as of March 31, 2024[12] - The group’s total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 42,466,000, with HKD 8,156,000 in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution and HKD 18,430,000 in hemodialysis treatment and consulting services[43] Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 27,232,000 from external customers, compared to HKD 56,463,000 in the previous period[32] - The group reported total revenue of HKD 93,373,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, with HKD 25,139,000 from pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution and HKD 68,234,000 from hemodialysis treatment and consulting services[40] - Revenue from the wholesale business was approximately HKD 27,232,000, an increase of about 8.33% from HKD 25,139,000 in the previous year[65] - Revenue from the hemodialysis business was approximately HKD 56,463,000, a decrease of about 17.25% from HKD 68,234,000 in the previous year[66] Expenses and Cost Management - The group experienced a decrease in sales and distribution expenses, which were HKD 15,075,000 compared to HKD 19,791,000 in the previous year[7] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by approximately 23.83% to HKD 15,075,000 from HKD 19,791,000 in the previous year[76] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 23.79% to HKD 9,056,000 from HKD 11,883,000 in the previous year[77] - The group’s employee costs, including director remuneration, amounted to HKD 13,360,000 for the period, down from HKD 14,477,000 in the previous year[45] Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company has maintained high standards of corporate governance and has complied with the corporate governance code during the reporting period[117] - The Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing the board's structure and recommending changes as necessary[121] - The Remuneration Committee determines the specific remuneration of executive directors, considering factors such as comparable company salaries and performance-linked compensation[119] - The company has not established a chairman position since the resignation of the previous chairman in 2014, with the current board members sharing the responsibilities[117] Future Outlook and Strategic Focus - The group plans to focus resources on developing hemodialysis treatment and consulting services, seeking organic growth and acquisitions[68] - The company has not provided specific future guidance or performance outlook in the recent earnings call[109] Stock Options and Shareholder Structure - The company granted a total of 80,793,054 stock options under the 2013 stock option plan, which remain outstanding or unexercised as of September 30, 2024[108] - The stock options granted to directors and employees include 11,689,222 options for employees, with an exercise price ranging from HKD 0.094 to HKD 0.668[108] - As of September 30, 2024, the company has a total of 156,862,198 shares held by its major shareholder, representing approximately 28.00% of the total issued shares[105] Compliance and Audit - The Audit Committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated results for the period and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[124] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, ensuring compliance with the standard code throughout the period ending September 30, 2024[116]
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