Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group recorded unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 11,600,000, a decrease of about HKD 5,900,000 or 33.7% compared to HKD 17,500,000 for the same period in 2023[14] - The group reported an unaudited loss attributable to owners of the company of approximately HKD 6,400,000, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 10,900,000 for the same period in 2023[14] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 0.24, an improvement from HKD 0.41 for the same period in 2023[14] - Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 8,128,000, down from HKD 10,348,000 in the same period of 2023[17] - Operating loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 5,089,000, an improvement from HKD 10,476,000 for the same period in 2023[17] - Total comprehensive loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 6,398,000, compared to HKD 10,893,000 for the same period in 2023[17] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 5,280,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 11,019,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 52% improvement in loss[20] - Total comprehensive expenses amounted to HKD 5,253,000, down from HKD 11,019,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant reduction of 52%[20] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 6,398,000 compared to a loss of HKD 10,893,000 in the previous period, showing an improvement of approximately 41.5%[63] Revenue and Costs - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 11,593,000, a decrease of 33.6% from HKD 17,467,000 for the same period in 2023[52] - Revenue from the restaurant and related business was HKD 10,380,000, down from HKD 14,183,000 in the previous year, representing a decline of 26.5%[52] - Cost of goods sold decreased to HKD 3,465,000 from HKD 7,119,000, indicating a reduction of approximately 51.3%[56] - The cost of goods sold decreased by approximately HKD 3,600,000 or 50.7% to HKD 3,500,000 for the same period, attributed to reduced revenue from the restaurant and related businesses[101] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 686,000 from HKD 9,114,000, reflecting a decline of 92%[29] - Operating cash flow generated was HKD 596,000, a recovery from a cash outflow of HKD 4,942,000 in the prior year[29] - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD 9,051,000, compared to HKD 5,123,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase in cash used for financing[29] - As of September 30, 2024, the group's cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 700,000, down from about HKD 9,100,000 as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to cash used for daily operations and repayment of bank loans[128] Employee Costs - Employee costs increased to HKD 10,195,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 9,320,000 in the same period of 2023[17] - Employee benefits expenses rose to HKD 10,195,000 from HKD 9,320,000, reflecting an increase of about 9.4%[56] - Employee costs, including salaries and benefits, are competitive and subject to regular review, with the minimum wage in Hong Kong increased from HKD 37.5 to HKD 40.0 per hour effective May 1, 2023, potentially impacting future employee costs[149] Business Strategy and Operations - The group implemented cost-saving measures to improve cash flow and meet operational funding needs[37] - The group anticipates sufficient cash flow to meet its operational funding requirements for the next twelve months[38] - The company plans to close its restaurants in Hong Kong by the end of October 2024 due to ongoing market uncertainties and has been reviewing future business plans in the restaurant sector[96] - The company aims to diversify its revenue sources by exploring opportunities in food sales and distribution, including providing management services and brand management[96] - The group recorded a segment profit of HKD 2,978,000 from the restaurant and related business, while the liquor business incurred a loss of HKD 1,832,000[45] Assets and Liabilities - The company’s current liabilities rose to HKD 26,099,000 from HKD 25,935,000, indicating a slight increase of 1%[22] - The net current liabilities increased significantly to HKD 16,419,000 from HKD 8,064,000, representing a 103% increase[22] - The company’s total assets less current liabilities showed a decline to HKD 16,288,000 from HKD 7,077,000, reflecting a deterioration of 130%[22] - Current liabilities exceeded total assets by approximately HKD 16,288,000 as of September 30, 2024[37] Shareholder Information - Mr. Zhou holds 1,730,560,000 shares through Tian Dun Investment Limited, representing 65.46% of the total equity[159] - Ms. Zhang holds 1,879,540,000 shares, which accounts for 71.10% of the total equity[159] - As of September 30, 2024, there are no unexercised options under the stock option plan, with a total of 140,000,000 options available for grant, representing approximately 5.3% of the total issued shares[171] Compliance and Governance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, is responsible for reviewing financial statements and overseeing internal control procedures[174] - The company has complied with the GEM Listing Rules regarding the trading standards for directors, confirming adherence to regulations as of September 30, 2024[171] - The company’s financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2024, have been reviewed by the audit committee but not audited by external auditors[174]
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