Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 408,829,000, an increase from HKD 351,306,000 for the same period last year, representing a growth of approximately 16.4%[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 52,669,000, compared to HKD 51,013,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight increase of 3.2%[5] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 11,308,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 2,289,000 in the prior year, reflecting a significant increase in losses[5] - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 15,805,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 4,623,000 in the same period last year[23][28] - Basic loss per share attributable to the owners of the company was HKD (11,308,000) for the current period, compared to HKD (2,289,000) in the previous period[42] - The company recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 11 million, compared to a loss of HKD 2 million in the previous year[51] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 676,961,000, a decrease from HKD 684,613,000 as of March 31, 2024[7] - Current assets increased to HKD 327,166,000 from HKD 342,139,000, indicating a decrease in liquidity[7] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 197,236,000 from HKD 274,529,000, showing a decline of approximately 28.1%[7] - The accounts receivable increased to HKD 224,252 thousand from HKD 159,933 thousand, with overdue accounts over 90 days rising to HKD 7,775 thousand[45] - The accounts payable increased to HKD 141,672 thousand from HKD 111,768 thousand, with overdue accounts over 90 days rising to HKD 3,541 thousand[47] - The net asset value decreased from HKD 670 million to HKD 661 million over the reporting period[57] Revenue Sources - The company recognized revenue from eyewear products amounting to HKD 408,127,000, with no revenue from other categories for the six months ended September 30, 2024[16] - Eyewear product revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 350,604,000, while total revenue including licensing income reached HKD 351,306,000[25] - The external sales for eyewear products increased to HKD 408,127,000, compared to HKD 350,604,000 in the previous period, reflecting a growth of approximately 16.4%[20] - The ODM business revenue rose by 29.15% to HKD 319 million, accounting for 78% of the total revenue[52] Costs and Expenses - The total administrative costs for the period were HKD 5,076,000, with financing costs amounting to HKD 987,000[22] - The financing costs for the period were HKD 987,000, slightly higher than HKD 898,000 in the previous year[5] - The gross profit margin decreased to 12.88% from 14.52% due to intense industry competition leading to price reductions[51] - The company reported a net impairment loss on accounts receivable of HKD 166,000, down from HKD 349,000 in the previous year, indicating improved receivables management[5] Dividends - The company declared a special dividend of HKD 0.015 per share, totaling HKD 3,942,000 for the period ending March 31, 2024[41] - The company has not proposed an interim special dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2024[41] - The company did not declare any interim special dividend or interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2024[50] - The company will not declare any interim special dividend or interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2024, compared to an interim special dividend of HKD 0.015 per share in 2023[58] Operational Challenges and Strategies - The company anticipates a challenging business environment due to geopolitical tensions and inflation, which will likely lead to volatile market demand for eyewear products[61] - The company plans to enhance overall efficiency by improving production efficiency, strengthening budget control, and optimizing the supply chain and logistics processes[62] - The company will continue to explore new sales channels and distribution partnerships for its eyewear distribution business[63] - The company aims to diversify its product range by introducing more flexible pricing tiers and incorporating more design and customization elements into its products[63] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong financial position to overcome future challenges and create long-term value for stakeholders[63] - The company will carefully manage fixed asset investments and continue to invest in strategically important assets for future growth[62] - The company’s production line in Vietnam is expected to enhance product supply stability and diversification[62] - The company will review its brand portfolio and leverage opportunities to enrich it with new brands that have strong potential[63] Governance and Compliance - The company’s audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2024[67] - The company has established a Nomination Committee, which includes all independent non-executive directors, to review the board's structure and make recommendations for changes aligned with corporate strategy[70] - The Nomination Committee considers candidates' integrity, professional knowledge, industry experience, and commitment to the group's business when recommending or selecting candidates for the board[71] - The company has adopted a diversity policy for board members, ensuring a balanced composition that includes different genders, professional backgrounds, and industry experiences[72] - As of September 30, 2024, the board consists of one female director and seven male directors, maintaining a diverse composition[72] - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, confirming compliance with the regulations as of September 30, 2024[74] - During the review period, the company or its subsidiaries did not purchase, sell, or redeem any listed securities[75] Acknowledgments - The company expresses gratitude to customers for their support during the period and acknowledges the efforts of shareholders, employees, suppliers, and banks[76] - The board is composed of five executive directors and three independent non-executive directors as of November 29, 2024[77]
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