Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company 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%[4] - The gross profit for the period was HKD 4,690,000, compared to HKD 2,531,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 85.3%[4] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 15,920,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 18,074,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction in losses by 6.4%[4] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 16,057,000, compared to HKD 18,200,000 in 2023, showing a decrease of 6.3%[6] - The company’s basic loss per share improved to HKD (0.84) from HKD (0.97) in the previous year, indicating a positive trend in loss reduction[4] - The company reported a basic loss per share of HKD 15,920,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 18,074,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating an improvement in performance[48] - The company recorded a net loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 15.9 million, a decrease from HKD 18.1 million in 2023, indicating improved financial performance despite ongoing challenges[169] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, the company's total assets less current liabilities stood at HKD 13,903,000, down from HKD 28,866,000 as of March 31, 2024[10] - The company's net assets decreased to HKD 7,699,000 from HKD 23,317,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decline of 66.9%[10] - As of September 30, 2024, the company's current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately HKD 30,103,000[24] - The company’s total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 158,954,000[22] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 64.3 million, down from HKD 112.7 million as of March 31, 2024, while total liabilities were approximately HKD 56.6 million[170] 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, compared to a net inflow of HKD 85,000 for the same period in 2023[16] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of HKD 3,165,000, down from HKD 4,430,000, a decrease of 28.6%[8] - The company is actively negotiating with major creditors and considering future repayment plans and financing options[24] - The company is exploring additional fundraising activities, including equity and debt financing, to support its general working capital[24] - The company has maintained a prudent treasury policy and a stable liquidity position throughout the reporting period[177] Revenue Sources - 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[30] - Major customer A contributed HKD 7,406,000, a significant increase from HKD 2,174,000 in the prior period, while customer B's contribution was less than 10% of total revenue[33] - Total revenue from merchant acquiring business for the reporting period was approximately HKD 19.5 million, a significant increase from HKD 10.5 million in 2023, driven by the recovery of Chinese tourists in Thailand[160] - Merchant acquiring transaction fee revenue was approximately HKD 17.9 million, up from HKD 9.1 million in 2023, reflecting an increase of about 95.6% due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions[160] Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The company plans to enhance operational efficiency and implement cost control measures to improve profitability and future cash flows[24] - General administrative expenses decreased by approximately 41.1% to HKD 8.8 million from HKD 14.9 million in 2023, attributed to strengthened cost control measures[165] - The total employee costs, including key management compensation, amounted to approximately HKD 3.0 million, down from HKD 3.8 million in 2023[186] Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company has not provided specific guidance for future performance or new product developments in the current report[4] - The company is actively seeking potential business partners and distributors to expand its service coverage and revenue base in the Southeast Asian market[157] - The company anticipates continued growth in business operations and financial conditions with stakeholder support in the medium to long term[157] Convertible Bonds and Financing Costs - The company issued convertible bonds (Convertible Bond I) on June 26, 2020, with a total principal amount of HKD 11,850,000 and an annual interest rate of 7%[71] - The terms of Convertible Bond I were amended to extend the maturity date by 18 months to December 23, 2023, and the conversion price was adjusted to HKD 0.1 per share[74] - The company issued a second convertible bond (Convertible Bond II) on March 5, 2024, with a total principal amount of HKD 4,388,000 and an annual interest rate of 7%[90] - 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%[106] - 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%[120] - The company has issued preferred shares classified as liabilities, with a cumulative dividend rate of 9.5% per annum, reflecting ongoing financing costs[68] Market Conditions and Risks - The company faced foreign exchange risk due to operations in Thailand and the Philippines, with outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts amounting to USD 300,000 (approximately HKD 2.33 million) as of September 30, 2024[179] - The company reported that the consumption of Chinese tourists in Thailand has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, impacting business expansion[192]
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