Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, Lumina Group Limited reported revenue of HKD 14,243,000, a decrease of 47.8% compared to HKD 27,258,000 for the same period in 2023[10] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 1,960,000, down 20.9% from HKD 2,481,000 in 2023[10] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 7,790,000, slightly improved from a loss of HKD 8,287,000 in the previous year, representing a reduction of 6%[10] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 7,706,000, compared to HKD 8,444,000 in the prior year, indicating a 8.7% improvement[12] - Basic loss per share was HKD 0.43, an improvement from HKD 1.17 in the same period last year[12] - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 583,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net outflow of HKD 13,374,000 in the same period last year[18] - The company incurred a total comprehensive loss of HKD 7,706,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 8,444,000 for the same period in 2023[16] - Other income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 252,000, down from HKD 715,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a decrease of approximately 64.8%[40] - The basic loss per share attributable to the owners of the company for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD (2,555,000), compared to HKD (7,042,000) for the same period in 2023[46] - The company's loss attributable to owners was approximately HKD 2.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a reduction of about 63.7% compared to a loss of HKD 7.0 million for the same period in 2023[72] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 77,063,000, down from HKD 86,342,000 as of March 31, 2024[14] - The company's net asset value decreased to HKD 75,927,000 from HKD 83,633,000, reflecting a decline of 9.3%[14] - Non-current liabilities decreased to HKD 1,136,000 from HKD 2,709,000, a reduction of 58%[14] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 4,724,000, ending at HKD 18,208,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 31,189,000 a year earlier[18] - The company’s retained earnings decreased to HKD 20,638,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 52,983,000 at the beginning of the period[16] - The company’s total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 75,927,000, down from HKD 113,567,000 as of April 1, 2024[16] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 5.505 million, down from HKD 8.661 million as of March 31, 2024[52] - Trade payables as of September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 2.385 million, down from HKD 3.555 million as of March 31, 2024[55] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from fire safety system installation was HKD 10,168,000, down 52.5% from HKD 21,356,000 in the previous year[28] - Revenue from maintenance services was HKD 4,075,000, a decline of 30.9% from HKD 5,902,000 in the same period last year[28] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the total revenue from external customers was HKD 14,243,000, a decrease from HKD 27,258,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 47.8%[38] - The segment revenue for fire safety system installation services was HKD 10,168,000, while maintenance services generated HKD 4,075,000, with the total segment profit (loss) before tax showing a loss of HKD 7,790,000[31] Cash Flow and Investments - The company reported a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 3,818,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,573,000 in the previous year[18] - The company’s financing activities resulted in a cash outflow of HKD 1,489,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,006,000 in the same period last year[18] - The group acquired property and equipment for HKD 271,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to none in the same period of 2023[48] - The group incurred approximately HKD 2.282 million in right-of-use assets during the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 5.455 million in the same period in 2023[48] Operational Developments - The company has not disclosed any new product developments or market expansion strategies during this reporting period[10] - There were no mentions of mergers or acquisitions in the current financial report[10] - The group has expanded its operations into short film and animation production in China, establishing a new reporting segment[30] - The group has begun exploring opportunities in short video and animation production in China[61] - The group remains optimistic about the long-term outlook for the construction industry and fire safety market in Hong Kong following the easing of property market cooling measures[62] Corporate Governance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2024[103] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and the CEO, which is deemed appropriate by the board[99] - No business or interests of the directors or controlling shareholders have been identified as competing with the company's business[96] - The company has not disclosed any other individuals or companies holding 5% or more of the issued share capital as of September 30, 2024[91] - All directors have confirmed compliance with the trading standards and the company's code of conduct during the reporting period[100] - The board is not aware of any significant matters that require disclosure after September 30, 2024, up to the date of this report[104] - The board members include three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors[105] Employee and Cost Management - The total employee costs for the period were HKD 6,689,000, a decrease from HKD 7,547,000 in the previous year, reflecting a reduction of about 11.4%[41] - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 6.7 million, down from HKD 7.5 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a reduction in workforce from 44 to 41 employees[85] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 11.3% to about HKD 10.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 11.4 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to cost reductions in office expenses[70] Financial Position and Ratios - The current ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 10.4 times, an increase from 9.0 times as of March 31, 2024, indicating improved liquidity[73] - The group had no interest-bearing bank borrowings or other borrowings as of September 30, 2024, maintaining a debt-free status[74] - Performance guarantees provided by banks amounted to approximately HKD 6.2 million as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 4.9 million as of March 31, 2024, reflecting increased contractual obligations[84] - The group has maintained a prudent financial management policy to ensure a stable liquidity position throughout the reporting period[76] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, Mr. Ho holds 398,500,000 shares, representing a 66.42% ownership in the company through Foxfire, which he fully owns[87] - Mr. Ho is the beneficial owner of 1 share in Foxfire, representing 100% ownership[88] - No stock options have been granted, exercised, expired, canceled, or lapsed under the stock option plan since its adoption on September 22, 2017, until September 30, 2024[94] - The total number of stock options available for grant under the stock option plan as of April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024, is 60,000,000 shares each[95] - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the six months ending September 30, 2024[97] - The group did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[47] - The group has not generated any taxable profits in Hong Kong or mainland China during the reporting period, resulting in no tax provisions being made[44]
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