Financial Performance - For the six months ended 30 September 2024, the Group reported a revenue of HK$37,186,000, a decrease of 55.5% compared to HK$83,427,000 in the same period of 2023[18] - The Group's profit before taxation for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was a loss of HK$2,690,000, compared to a profit of HK$963,000 in the same period of 2023[39] - Gross profit for the same period was HK$1,009,000, down from HK$12,022,000, reflecting a significant decline in profitability[51] - The operating loss for the period was HK$1,553,000, compared to an operating profit of HK$2,690,000 in the previous year[51] - The loss attributable to owners of the Company for the period was HK$1,587,000, contrasting with a profit of HK$1,693,000 in the same period last year[51] - The Group's loss for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was approximately HK$1.59 million, compared to a profit of HK$0.96 million in the same period last year[185] Cost Management - The cost of inventories recognized as expenses was HK$36,177,000, down 49.3% from HK$71,405,000 in the previous year[21] - Employee benefit expenses, including directors' remuneration, totaled HK$230,000, a significant decrease of 94.6% from HK$4,284,000 in 2023[21] - The Group's total finance costs for the period included interest on lease liabilities amounting to HK$75,000, down from HK$92,000 in the previous year[21] - Selling and distribution costs and administrative expenses totaled HK$2,487,000, compared to HK$9,243,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction in operational expenses[51] - The Group aims to enhance profitability by tightening cost controls over operating expenses[88] Cash Flow and Liquidity - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the net cash generated from operating activities was HK$77,000, compared to a net cash used of HK$17,058,000 in the same period last year[82] - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HK$416,000 during the period[82] - The Group had current liabilities of approximately HK$68,840,000, while cash and cash equivalents were only about HK$179,000[88] - The net cash outflow for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was approximately HK$416,000[86] - The Group is implementing measures to speed up the collection of outstanding trade receivables to improve cash flow[88] Segment Performance - Segment profit for healthcare products and services was HK$391,000, while the liquor sales segment reported a profit of HK$11,496,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023[39] - The healthcare products and services business segment did not generate any revenue during the review period due to resource allocation for new business initiatives[185] - The healthcare segment recorded no sales, compared to HK$41.27 million for the same period in 2023, resulting in a segment loss of HK$0.08 million[186] - The loss was primarily attributable to the liquor segment and healthcare products and services business, which recorded losses of approximately HK$0.41 million and HK$0.08 million, respectively[185] Shareholder Actions - The new share option scheme approved by shareholders at the 2022 AGM is valid for ten years starting from 12 October 2022[4] - The company successfully placed 160,480,000 shares at a price of HK$0.06 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately HK$9,629,000[156] - The company also completed a subscription of 147,920,000 shares at HK$0.065 per share, generating gross proceeds of approximately HK$9,615,000[156] - The issued and fully paid ordinary shares increased to 1,850,425,000 shares with a total value of HK$92,521,000 as of 30 September 2024[172] Future Outlook - The company is focusing on restructuring and cost management strategies to improve financial performance in the upcoming periods[51] - Future outlook includes potential market expansion and new product development initiatives to drive revenue growth[51] - The liquor market, particularly for Maotai-flavor liquor, is expected to have broad prospects, with the "Diwangchi" brand anticipated to become a mainstream brand due to its quality and packaging[188] Financial Position - Total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HK$265,701,000, a slight decrease from HK$266,049,000 as of the previous year[56] - Current assets totaled HK$331,647,000, with inventories at HK$162,143,000 and trade and other receivables at HK$169,325,000[73] - The company's net assets as of September 30, 2024, were HK$265,701,000, a slight decrease from HK$266,049,000 as of March 31, 2024[73] - Total liabilities decreased from HK$67,652,000 to HK$68,840,000, with current liabilities including trade and other payables at HK$43,328,000[73] Taxation - Current tax for the PRC Enterprise Income Tax was HK$35,000, a decrease from HK$1,724,000 in the previous year[37] - The Hong Kong Profits Tax is calculated under a two-tier system, with the first HK$2 million taxed at 8.25% and the remaining at 16.5%[115] - The Group is not subject to income tax in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands for both interim periods[114] Compliance and Risk Management - The company has implemented financial risk management policies to ensure payables are settled within the credit timeframe of 90 days[140] - The Group's financial position indicates significant uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern[86] - The company is facing competitive challenges in the money lending business, with demanding compliance work[186]
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