Revenue Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, decreased by 9.8% to approximately HKD 448.32 million compared to HKD 497.29 million in 2023[15] - Revenue from Hong Kong operations decreased by 6.4% to HKD 241.86 million, while revenue from mainland China fell by 15.3% to HKD 195.86 million[15] - The group's revenue for the review period was approximately HKD 448.3 million, a decrease of about 9.8% compared to the previous period's revenue of approximately HKD 497.3 million, primarily due to the economic downturn in Hong Kong and mainland China[71] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 448.32 million, a decrease of 9.8% from HKD 497.29 million in the same period of 2023[95] Profitability - Profit attributable to the company's owners remained stable at approximately HKD 6.42 million, a decrease of 4.8% from HKD 6.75 million in the previous year[15] - The group reported a profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 6.4 million for the same period[46] - The group reported a profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 6.4 million for the review period, compared to HKD 6.7 million in the previous period[80] - The company's net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders for the review period was approximately HKD 6,423,000, a decrease from HKD 6,747,000 in the previous period[168] Expansion Plans - The company opened its first overseas store in Singapore in early October 2024, marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy[18] - The company plans to open a new location for "Twenty One" in Kowloon Bay by the end of 2024 and a fifth Tsui Wah restaurant in Singapore[20] - The group plans to open a new restaurant next to Shanghai Fudan University, marking its first entry into the university dining market[39] - The group is committed to strategic expansion and plans to deepen collaborations with local tourism agencies to enhance brand visibility in Macau[51] - The group is strategically planning to expand its retail network to capitalize on government initiatives aimed at stimulating local consumption and attracting more tourists in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore[89] Operating Expenses and Costs - Operating expenses, particularly for labor, rent, and utilities, have been rising, posing challenges to the company's operations[28] - The cost of goods sold was approximately HKD 115.6 million, down about 11.8% from HKD 131 million in the previous period, representing 25.8% of total revenue[52] - Employee costs decreased by approximately 5.9% to about HKD 152.6 million from approximately HKD 162.1 million in the previous period, due to more prudent management and control of employee-related expenses[75] - Other operating expenses decreased by about 30.3%, from approximately HKD 89.8 million in the previous period to about HKD 62.6 million, representing about 14.0% of the group's revenue during the review period[75] Financial Position - The group’s cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 169.5 million as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of about HKD 65.5 million from HKD 235 million on March 31, 2024[56] - The group maintains a zero debt ratio, with no interest-bearing bank borrowings as of September 30, 2024[57] - The net asset value as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 454.098 million, a decrease from HKD 485.314 million as of March 31, 2024[101] - Current assets totaled HKD 252,446,000, down from HKD 309,902,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 18.5%[124] - Current liabilities were HKD 218,962,000, a decrease from HKD 242,483,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a reduction of about 9.7%[124] Operational Challenges - The company maintains a cautious outlook on operational prospects due to unpredictable global economic conditions[28] - The group continues to face significant challenges in the food and beverage industry due to economic conditions, leading to intensified price competition and rising costs[67] - The management expressed confidence in the long-term prospects of the company, thanking stakeholders for their support[112] Employee and Service Quality - The company aims to strengthen and expand its business in Macau by optimizing internal operations and enhancing service quality[29] - The company has implemented comprehensive training programs for employees to enhance service quality and operational safety[111] - The company aims to diversify its brand offerings to improve customer satisfaction[111] Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow generated from operations was HKD 29,968,000, down 65.7% from HKD 87,446,000 in the previous year[doc id='128'] - The net cash flow from operating activities was HKD 31,532,000, a decline of 65.5% compared to HKD 91,524,000 in 2023[doc id='128'] - The net cash flow from investing activities was HKD (2,721,000), a significant decrease from HKD 82,573,000 in 2023[doc id='128'] - Financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD (95,010,000), down from HKD (130,950,000) in the previous year[doc id='128'] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, consistent with the previous period[93] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, consistent with the previous interim period[doc id='167']
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