Corporate Governance and Board Structure - The company's Board Chairman position has been vacant since July 31, 2020, and the Board currently has no intention to fill this position[9] - The company has not established an internal audit function due to considerations of scale and cost-effectiveness, but the Audit Committee reviews the internal control system annually[11] - The company has not arranged insurance for legal proceedings against its directors, as it believes the risk of such proceedings is relatively low[12] - The company has established a code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, which is not less stringent than the standards set by the Model Code[29] - Mr. Lin resigned as an independent non-executive director of Time Service Limited on December 2, 2024[31] Financial Performance and Results - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$44.026 million, a decrease from HK$61.051 million in the same period in 2023[65] - Gross profit for the period was HK$582 thousand, down from HK$1.9 million in the previous year[65] - Profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$3.779 million, compared to a loss of HK$2.15 million in the same period in 2023[65] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HK$69.483 million as of September 30, 2024, up from HK$60.238 million at the end of March 2024[68] - The company's net current assets stood at HK$91.126 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HK$87.029 million at the end of March 2024[68] - Total equity increased to HK$91.87 million as of September 30, 2024, from HK$88.091 million at the end of March 2024[68] - The company's clothing procurement segment generated HK$44.026 million in revenue, while the financial services segment recorded a loss of HK$23 thousand[77] - Other income and gains for the period amounted to HK$8.577 million, up from HK$3.275 million in the same period in 2023[65] - The company's administrative and operating expenses decreased to HK$5.301 million from HK$7.242 million in the previous year[65] - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HK$100.396 million, compared to HK$104.687 million at the end of March 2024[68] - Revenue from apparel procurement was HKD 59.726 million, while financial services contributed HKD 1.325 million, totaling HKD 61.051 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023[86] - Segment performance showed a profit of HKD 2.798 million from apparel procurement and HKD 1.296 million from financial services, with a total segment profit of HKD 4.094 million[86] - Other income and gains/losses for the six months ended September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 8.577 million, compared to HKD 3.275 million in the same period in 2023[87] - The company recorded a profit attributable to owners of HKD 3.779 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 2.150 million in the same period in 2023[93] - Trade receivables from customer contracts amounted to HKD 7.092 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 13.646 million as of March 31, 2024[101] - Trade payables decreased to HKD 6.993 million as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 13.500 million as of March 31, 2024[103] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated based on a profit of HKD 3.779 million and a weighted average number of ordinary shares of 785,927,000[93] - Group revenue decreased by 26.29% to approximately HKD 44,026,000, primarily due to weak retail demand in China[192] - Gross profit margin decreased by 1.79 percentage points to 1.32%[192] - Administrative and operating expenses decreased by 26.80% to approximately HKD 5,301,000[192] - Profit attributable to owners of the company was approximately HKD 3,779,000, compared to a loss of HKD 2,150,000 in the previous year[192] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 101,140,000, with cash and cash equivalents of HKD 69,483,000[193] Investments and Dividends - The company did not purchase, redeem, or sell any of its listed securities during the reporting period[9] - The company's major investments as of September 30, 2024, include a 50% stake in Proud Sun International Limited, held by Mr. Wu Lianghao and Mr. Yu Xueming[25] - The company received dividends of approximately HKD 297,000 from 500,000 shares of China National Offshore Oil Corporation[35] - The company received dividends of approximately HKD 1,105,000 from 2,800,000 shares of China Construction Bank Corporation[35] - The company received dividends of approximately HKD 268,000 from 850,000 shares of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China[35] - The company received dividends of approximately HKD 257,000 from 1,150,000 shares of Bank of China[35] - The company sold 1,000,000 shares of China Construction Bank Corporation in the open market, generating proceeds of approximately HKD 1,162,000[36] - The company sold 850,000 shares of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in the open market, generating proceeds of approximately HKD 276,000[36] - The company sold 400,000 shares of Bank of China in the open market, generating proceeds of approximately HKD 204,000[36] - The Board of Directors does not recommend the payment of any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024[58] - The company did not declare or propose any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2024[91] - The company holds investments in China Ocean Oil Limited, China Construction Bank Corporation, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, and Bank of China Limited, with varying share quantities and values as of September 30, 2024[145] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company is involved in a legal case where it is required to pay approximately RMB 48,400,000 (equivalent to HKD 52,600,000) due to a judgment registration under the Mainland Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance[116] - The company applied to deregister the judgment on September 22, 2023, and on June 13, 2024, the High Court ruled to suspend the registration[117] - The plaintiff has filed an appeal against the High Court's decision, as notified on July 5, 2024[118] Employee and Operational Costs - The company's employee costs (excluding directors' remuneration) were approximately HKD 2,343,000 during the reporting period[56] - The company had approximately 16 employees (excluding directors) as of September 30, 2024[56] Market and Economic Conditions - The company's garment procurement business faced challenges due to weak domestic demand and slower GDP growth in China, with Q2 2024 GDP growth slowing to 4.7% from 5.3% in Q1[161] - Hong Kong's retail sector struggled with reduced local consumption due to increased outbound travel and lower nighttime foot traffic compared to pre-pandemic levels[163] - The IMF's October 2024 World Economic Outlook predicts global economic growth will remain stable at 3.2% in 2024 and 2025, with adjustments in forecasts for the US, Europe, and emerging markets[167] - Hong Kong's real GDP grew by 1.8% year-on-year in Q3 2024, with a cumulative growth of 2.6% for the first three quarters[168] - China's social retail sales grew by 3.7% year-on-year in H1 2024, with department store and brand specialty store sales declining by 3.0% and 1.8% respectively[183] - China's GDP growth is projected to decline from 5.2% in 2023 to 4.8% in 2024 and further to 4.5% in 2025[189] - The apparel industry faced challenges from inflation, geopolitical tensions, and trade barriers, leading to slower export recovery[183] - Consumer confidence in China remained low due to weak real estate market and employment conditions, impacting overall domestic demand[183] Business Strategy and Diversification - The company is exploring business diversification opportunities, including financial services, to enhance its product and service systems and capture market share in China and Hong Kong[165] - The company's financial services business, launched in 2018, focuses on expanding strategic layouts in mainland China and Hong Kong to diversify revenue sources[165] - The group terminated domestic lease agreements and sold assets, shifting to a light-asset business model to reduce inventory pressure and operational costs[191] - The group expects marginal improvement in consumer trends in China due to government policies aimed at boosting the real estate market and domestic demand[191] - The group maintains strict control over supply chain quality to ensure consistent product quality[191] - The group is actively seeking new business opportunities to expand profit channels and enhance shareholder returns[191] - The company implemented a new supplier selection process to address market challenges, focusing on financially stable and reputable suppliers[184] Financial Services and Lending - The company's financial services business generates income and profit through interest income from lending activities[186] - The company uses a Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio as a decision-making tool, rejecting loan applications with a DTI exceeding 80% unless approved by the board, and the DTI must not exceed 90% under any circumstances[150] - The company actively manages post-loan risks by monitoring borrower repayments, conducting regular communication, and reviewing loan credit limits and borrower asset values quarterly[150] - No borrowers defaulted on interest or principal payments, and no loans were written off during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, and the six months ending September 30, 2024[166] - The company's lending business, operated by subsidiary Jin Gaofeng, focuses on secured and unsecured loans to individuals and companies in Hong Kong and China[186] Liquidity and Financial Position - The company maintains sufficient funds for existing business development, with a healthy liquidity position[173] - The group has no bank or other borrowings, maintaining a strong liquidity position[194] - The company's current ratio improved significantly to 10.83:1 as of September 30, 2024, compared to 5.93:1 on March 31, 2024[173] - The company's operating funds are mainly financed through internally generated cash flows, with most cash balances held in USD, HKD, and RMB deposits at major international financial institutions[147] Accounting and Financial Reporting - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2024, including the accounting principles and practices adopted by the group[13] - The company applied revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from April 1, 2024, with no material impact on financial performance[80] - The company's credit period to customers typically ranges from 30 to 150 days[98] - The company has issued and fully paid 785,927,000 ordinary shares with a par value of HKD 0.01 each as of September 30, 2024[111]
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