Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 13,787,000, compared to a loss of HKD 9,495,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 45.5% increase in losses year-over-year [4]. - The company's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 7,096,000, a decrease from HKD 10,296,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a decline of 30.6% [2]. - Basic loss per share for the period was HKD (1.58), compared to HKD (1.09) in the previous year, reflecting a worsening in per-share performance [6]. - Total comprehensive expenses for the period, after tax, amounted to HKD 13,802,000, up from HKD 9,219,000 in the prior year, marking a 49.5% increase [11]. - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 13,787,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 9,495,000 for the same period in 2023 [44]. Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 7,096,000, a decrease of 30.8% compared to HKD 10,296,000 for the same period in 2023 [47]. - Revenue from sales of goods decreased to HKD 4,833,000 from HKD 7,859,000, representing a decline of 38.5% [52]. - Revenue from film distribution and commission income increased to HKD 2,023,000 from HKD 1,737,000, showing a growth of 16.5% [52]. - Revenue from external customers in Europe decreased to HKD 722,000 from HKD 3,010,000, a decline of 76.0% [47]. - Revenue from external customers in the Americas decreased to HKD 2,945,000 from HKD 3,708,000, a decline of 20.5% [47]. - Revenue from the eyewear business decreased to approximately HKD 4,800,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 7,900,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a strategic repositioning of the business [73]. - Revenue from the film business increased to HKD 2,000,000 for the current period, up from HKD 1,700,000 in the previous year, due to strategic decisions to focus resources on film investment projects [74]. - Rental income from property investments decreased to HKD 500,000 for the current period, down from HKD 700,000 in the same period last year, following the sale of several investment properties [75]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 53,843,000, slightly down from HKD 54,108,000 as of March 31, 2024 [14]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 97,219,000 from HKD 71,874,000, indicating a significant rise of 35.2% [18]. - The net current liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD (48,609,000), compared to HKD (35,072,000) in the previous period, showing a deterioration in liquidity [19]. - As of September 30, 2024, the group's cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 4,300,000, down from HKD 7,100,000 as of March 31, 2024, while short-term borrowings increased to HKD 42,900,000 from HKD 13,100,000 [83]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 30.8%, significantly up from 6.3% as of March 31, 2024 [83]. - The group is facing a current liability exceeding current assets by HKD 49,000,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 34,200,000 as of March 31, 2024, prompting measures to alleviate liquidity pressure [83]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is implementing various measures to optimize its sales network and control costs to improve profitability and cash flow [25]. - The company is actively seeking alternative financing and bank loans to meet its existing financial obligations and future capital expenditures [25]. - The board believes that, with the planned measures, the company will have sufficient working capital for at least the next twelve months to meet its operational needs [27]. - The company is actively seeking further collaboration and investment opportunities with major film studios to expand its presence in the film industry, leveraging the recovery in the Hong Kong film sector supported by government policies [80]. - The company is establishing partnerships with cost-competitive suppliers in Southeast Asia to diversify its supply chain, although this transformation may impact short-term performance [79]. - The eyewear business is transitioning to a procurement and purchasing service provider to enhance flexibility and cost-effectiveness, facing challenges from a deteriorating macroeconomic environment, particularly in major markets like Europe and the US, where inflation has reduced consumer purchasing power [79]. Governance and Compliance - The group has not applied any new accounting standards that have been issued but not yet effective during the reporting period [29]. - The group’s total assets and liabilities analysis is not disclosed as there is no regular submission of such information to management [46]. - The company has adopted and complied with the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's listing rules as of September 30, 2024 [84]. - The company has not purchased, redeemed, or sold any of its listed securities during the six months ending September 30, 2024 [86]. - The interim financial information for the six months ending September 30, 2024, has not been reviewed or audited by the company's auditors but has been reviewed by the audit committee [88]. Credit and Risk Management - Accounts receivable increased to HKD 7,878,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 5,754,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a rise in credit sales [66]. - The company maintained strict control over its accounts receivable to minimize credit risk, with overdue balances regularly reviewed by senior management [66]. - The company has not recorded any revenue from debt and securities investment segments during both periods, indicating a cautious approach in volatile financial markets [77]. - The company has not generated any revenue from its energy business during the current period, consistent with the previous year [78]. - The company has not made any changes to its issued share capital during the six months ended September 30, 2024 [70]. - The company has no capital commitments for the purchase of properties, plants, and equipment as of September 30, 2024, and no contingent liabilities related to bank guarantees for its subsidiaries [81].
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