Financial Performance - Gross margin decreased by 1.0 percentage points to 73.4% compared to the previous period[5] - Net profit margin was reported at 4.0% for the current period, not applicable for the previous period[5] - Basic earnings per share decreased from 1.0 HKD to (0.7) HKD, not applicable for the current period[5] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company recorded a net loss of approximately HKD 2,500,000, compared to a net profit of approximately HKD 3,500,000 in the same period last year[33] - Revenue decreased by approximately 4.9% to about HKD 82,500,000, down from HKD 86,800,000 in the previous year[41] - The gross profit decreased by approximately 6.2% to about HKD 60,600,000, with a gross margin slightly declining to approximately 73.4% from 74.4% in the previous year[42] - Same-store sales in Hong Kong showed a slight decline of about 3%, compared to a growth of approximately 17% in the previous year[41] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 2,470,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 1,392,000 in the previous year[72] - The company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of HKD 2,470,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 3,500,000 in the same period of 2023[123] - The basic earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was a loss of HKD 0.0067, compared to a profit of HKD 0.0095 in the previous year[123] Operational Metrics - Inventory turnover days improved by 60 days, decreasing from 370 to 310 days[5] - Current ratio increased by 44.0%, rising from 2.5 to 3.6[5] - Quick ratio improved by 86.7%, increasing from 1.5 to 2.8[5] - Total sales area increased by 5.2%, from 43,648 square feet to 45,937 square feet[5] - The company operated 35 self-managed retail stores as of September 30, 2024, an increase from 33 stores as of March 31, 2024[28] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 82,535,000, with offline sales contributing HKD 81,249,000 and online sales contributing HKD 1,286,000[99] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 86,791,000, compared to HKD 82,535,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 5.7%[107] - Online sales contributed HKD 1,620,000, an increase from HKD 1,286,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of about 26%[107] Cost Management - Operating expenses remained stable, slightly increasing by approximately 0.2% to about HKD 64,500,000 compared to HKD 64,400,000 in the previous year[43] - Rental expenses decreased by approximately 9.1% to about HKD 22,900,000 from HKD 25,200,000 in the previous year[46] - Employee costs slightly increased by about 2.2% to approximately HKD 23,100,000 from HKD 22,600,000 in the previous year, with total employees rising to 174 from 165[47] - Employee benefit expenses for the period were HKD 23,148,000, down from HKD 27,310,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a reduction in labor costs[116] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash flow from operating activities increased to approximately HKD 36,000,000 from HKD 6,300,000 in the previous year, attributed to a reduction in inventory levels[57] - Total assets decreased to approximately HKD 161,400,000 from HKD 164,000,000 as of March 31, 2024[53] - The group’s cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 26,400,000, down from HKD 57,700,000 as of March 31, 2024[54] - The company's net cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 26,421,000 from HKD 33,781,000 in the previous year[81] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 231,794,000, while total liabilities were HKD 67,757,000, resulting in a net asset position[1] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to optimize store layouts and enhance in-store experiences to attract more foot traffic as tourism gradually recovers in Hong Kong[64] - The company aims to expand its e-commerce platform and strengthen the synergy between online and offline sales channels to diversify its customer base[65] - The company continues to focus on expanding its retail presence in Hong Kong and Macau, leveraging both offline and online sales channels[91] - The company is committed to enhancing its product offerings and exploring new market opportunities through strategic initiatives[91] Market Conditions - The retail market in Hong Kong and Macau remains under pressure, with a slow recovery impacting sales performance[29] - The company remains confident in future growth despite the challenges faced in the retail environment[30] - The company anticipates increased consumer spending during the year-end holiday and major shopping seasons due to government initiatives to stimulate tourism and retail[64] Governance and Compliance - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules as of September 30, 2024[165] - The audit committee, consisting of at least three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2024[166] - The company confirms that at least 25% of its issued shares are held by the public as of the report date[169]
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