Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 32,207,000, an increase from HKD 21,469,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 50%[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 14,348,000, compared to HKD 10,452,000 in 2023, indicating a gross margin improvement[4] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 3,470,000, a significant reduction from a loss of HKD 10,733,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease in operational losses[4] - The company’s basic and diluted loss per share improved to HKD (0.43) from HKD (1.34) year-over-year[4] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group reported a basic loss per share of HKD (3,470) thousand, compared to a loss of HKD (10,733) thousand for the same period in 2023[28] - The net loss for the six months ending September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 3.5 million, a reduction from a net loss of approximately HKD 10.8 million for the same period in 2023[68] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the sale of biometric identification devices and security products was HKD 22,363,000, representing a 58.5% increase from HKD 14,090,000 in the prior year[20] - Revenue from providing bundled services and other services was HKD 9,844,000, up 33.4% from HKD 7,379,000 in the previous year[20] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 32,207,000, a 50% increase from HKD 21,469,000 in the same period of 2023[20] - Customer contract revenue recognized at a point in time was HKD 26,385,000, compared to HKD 16,955,000 in the prior year, reflecting a 55.5% increase[20] Cash Flow and Liquidity - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 1,098,000, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 7,910,000 for the same period in 2023[10] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 3,690,000, a decrease from HKD 3,802,000 as of March 31, 2024[6] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 3,690,000 at the end of the period from HKD 8,948,000 at the end of the previous period[10] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 47,167,000, up from HKD 44,764,000 as of March 31, 2024[6] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 12,272,000 from HKD 10,885,000, indicating a rise in short-term financial obligations[6] - The net asset value decreased to HKD 15,336,000 from HKD 18,785,000, reflecting a decline in overall equity[6] - The company’s debt-to-asset ratio increased from 0% on March 31, 2024, to approximately 5.9% on September 30, 2024, primarily due to bank loans[74] Operational Efficiency - Employee costs, including directors' remuneration, decreased to HKD 14,774 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 16,915 thousand in 2023, representing a reduction of approximately 6.7%[26] - Administrative expenses also decreased to approximately HKD 14.0 million for the six months ending September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 16.9 million in the previous year[67] - The cost of goods sold increased to HKD 11,709 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 6,489 thousand in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 80.5%[26] - For the six months ending September 30, 2024, the cost of goods sold increased by approximately 80.0% to about HKD 11.7 million, compared to HKD 6.5 million for the same period in 2023[66] Market Strategy and Future Plans - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[4] - The company plans to allocate resources to improve after-sales service quality and enhance operational support, as well as to develop non-contact biometric identification devices and AIoT technologies[62] - The company has decided to suspend the launch of locally manufactured affordable fingerprint identification devices due to declining market demand and uncertainties in China[62] - The company continues to focus on expanding its market presence and enhancing its product offerings in the biometric identification sector[12] Corporate Governance - The company has adhered to the GEM Listing Rules and has established its own corporate governance code since its listing date[85] - The board believes that the current governance structure is effective for the company's scale and operations, but will review the need for separation of roles in the future if necessary[86] - The company has implemented measures to prevent similar incidents of non-compliance with trading regulations, including communication with Mr. Wang and reminders of trading restrictions[90] - The board has taken steps to minimize the chances of future violations of trading regulations by directors[92] Shareholder Information - The company has a total of 800,000,000 ordinary shares issued and fully paid as of September 30, 2024[42] - Mr. Wang Yicheng purchased 136,230,000 shares of the company, representing 17.03% of the issued share capital, during the period from May 30, 2024, to June 13, 2024[92] - As of September 30, 2024, Mr. Yao holds 131,785,000 shares, representing 16.47% of the company's issued share capital[95] - Super Arena Limited, controlled by Mr. Wu, holds 209,770,000 shares, accounting for 26.22% of the company's issued share capital[95] Compliance and Audit - The Audit Committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2024, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[103] - The company has provided training for Mr. Wang regarding his responsibilities as a director to ensure compliance with trading regulations[90] - The board has confirmed that, apart from Mr. Wang, there have been no known violations of trading regulations by directors from the listing date to the announcement date[88]
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