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01939TOKYO CHUO(01939)2024-12-16 13:11

Financial Performance - The Group reported interim results for the six months ended September 30, 2024, with comparative figures for the same period in 2023 [15]. - The Group's revenue for the Reporting Period was approximately HK31.9million,adecreaseofapproximatelyHK31.9 million, a decrease of approximately HK0.3 million or 0.9% compared to the same period in 2023 [31]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately 8.6% to approximately HK27.0million,withagrossprofitmargindroppingtoapproximately84.527.0 million, with a gross profit margin dropping to approximately 84.5% from 91.6% in the same period last year [32]. - The Company recorded a loss attributable to owners of approximately HK1.1 million for the reporting period, compared to a profit of approximately HK1.6millionforthesixmonthsended30September2023,primarilyduetoequity−settledshare−basedpayments[48][51].−OperatinglossfortheperiodwasHK1.6 million for the six months ended 30 September 2023, primarily due to equity-settled share-based payments [48][51]. - Operating loss for the period was HK251,000, compared to an operating profit of HK2,219,000inthepreviousyear[150].−ThecomprehensivelossfortheperiodendedSeptember30,2024,wasHK2,219,000 in the previous year [150]. - The comprehensive loss for the period ended September 30, 2024, was HK1,104,000, compared to a profit of HK1,689,000forthesameperiodin2023[159].−TotalcomprehensiveprofitfortheperiodwasHK1,689,000 for the same period in 2023 [159]. - Total comprehensive profit for the period was HK982,000, a significant recovery from a loss of HK4,357,000inthepreviousyear[153].BusinessStrategyandExpansion−TheGroupaimstodiversifyitsbusinessscopeintocontemporaryartworksandjewelry,targetingexpansionintheTaiwanmarketduetopotentialdemand[24].−TheGrouphasstrengtheneditsmarketpositionintheChineseandJapaneseartauctionmarket,enhancingbrandrecognitionandawareness[17].−TheGroup′sstrategicfocusincludesexpandingitsbusinessfootprinttoothermajorAsiancitiesandtheglobalmarket[17].−TheGroupaimstoenhanceitsbrandimageandinfluenceinresponsetoincreasingmarketdemandforjewelryandcontemporaryartworks[24].−TheGrouphasinitiatedjointconsignmentswithindustrypeersinTaiwantoenhanceitscoverageinkeyAsianregions[29].OperationalImprovements−TheGroup′soperationalimprovementsincludeadoptingprofessionalmarketingtechniquestomaximizeauctiontransactionprices[17].−TheGroup′sonlineauctionplatformdevelopmentaimstointegratetechnologyandprovideamulti−scenarioauctionexperienceforcollectors[23].−TheGroupisfocusingonenhancingitsonlineauctionplatformtoadapttomarkettrendsandprovideanewauctionexperienceforcollectors[25].−TheGrouphasrecognizedtheadverseeffectsofglobaleconomicuncertaintyonthemarketforChineseandJapaneseartworks[23].FinancialPositionandAssets−TheGroup′scurrentassetsincreasedtoapproximatelyHK4,357,000 in the previous year [153]. Business Strategy and Expansion - The Group aims to diversify its business scope into contemporary artworks and jewelry, targeting expansion in the Taiwan market due to potential demand [24]. - The Group has strengthened its market position in the Chinese and Japanese art auction market, enhancing brand recognition and awareness [17]. - The Group's strategic focus includes expanding its business footprint to other major Asian cities and the global market [17]. - The Group aims to enhance its brand image and influence in response to increasing market demand for jewelry and contemporary artworks [24]. - The Group has initiated joint consignments with industry peers in Taiwan to enhance its coverage in key Asian regions [29]. Operational Improvements - The Group's operational improvements include adopting professional marketing techniques to maximize auction transaction prices [17]. - The Group's online auction platform development aims to integrate technology and provide a multi-scenario auction experience for collectors [23]. - The Group is focusing on enhancing its online auction platform to adapt to market trends and provide a new auction experience for collectors [25]. - The Group has recognized the adverse effects of global economic uncertainty on the market for Chinese and Japanese artworks [23]. Financial Position and Assets - The Group's current assets increased to approximately HK406.9 million as of 30 September 2024, up from approximately HK368.1millionasof31March2024[59][65].−CashandcashequivalentsamountedtoapproximatelyHK368.1 million as of 31 March 2024 [59][65]. - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HK55.6 million as of 30 September 2024, compared to approximately HK48.7millionasof31March2024[59][65].−TotalassetsasofSeptember30,2024,amountedtoHK48.7 million as of 31 March 2024 [59][65]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HK432,266,000, an increase from HK396,637,000asofMarch31,2024[155].−TotalliabilitiesincreasedtoHK396,637,000 as of March 31, 2024 [155]. - Total liabilities increased to HK189,663,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HK157,691,000,markingariseof20.3157,691,000, marking a rise of 20.3% [157]. Share Options and Employee Management - The Group had a total of 48,000,000 share options granted on April 24, 2023, to certain directors, senior management, and employees [80]. - The Group's share option scheme was adopted on September 13, 2018, to attract and retain high-caliber employees [79]. - The remuneration committee and the Board believe that granting share options to middle to senior level management aligns their interests with those of the Company and its shareholders, encouraging long-term commitment and competitiveness [111]. - No performance targets are attached to the share options granted under the 2023 Share Option Scheme, which is designed to reward eligible participants for their contributions to the Group [110]. Governance and Compliance - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code during the Reporting Period [134]. - The audit committee comprises three independent non-executive Directors, reviewing the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial information for the Reporting Period [141]. - The interim financial information has not been audited but has been reviewed by the Company's audit committee [173][177]. Use of Proceeds - The Company received net proceeds of approximately HK110.0 million from the global offering, with a reallocation of unutilized net proceeds of approximately HK27.3millionresolvedonMarch26,2021[121].−HK27.3 million resolved on March 26, 2021 [121]. - HK 62.7 million was allocated to enhance marketing and promotional activities, with HK39.9millionutilizedasof30September2024[123].−ThetotalplanneduseofNetProceedswasHK 39.9 million utilized as of 30 September 2024 [123]. - The total planned use of Net Proceeds was HK 110.0 million, with HK$ 104.7 million utilized as of 30 September 2024 [123].