Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 35,575,000, a decrease of 60.5% compared to HKD 90,092,000 for the same period in 2023[5] - Gross profit increased to HKD 19,870,000, compared to HKD 13,812,000 in the previous year, reflecting a gross margin improvement[5] - The net loss for the period was HKD 75,864,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 56,273,000 in the same period last year, indicating a 34.9% increase in losses[5] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 1.25, compared to HKD 0.93 in the same period of 2023, indicating a decline in profitability[99] - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 75.8 million for the first half of fiscal year 2025, compared to a loss of HKD 56 million in the same period last year[135] Income and Expenses - Other income, gains, and losses decreased significantly to HKD 1,178,000 from HKD 10,671,000, a decline of 89.0%[5] - Administrative expenses were reduced to HKD 37,875,000 from HKD 53,177,000, a decrease of 28.8%[5] - The total comprehensive expenses for the period amounted to HKD 72,042,000, compared to HKD 67,924,000 in the previous year, showing an increase of 6.2%[99] - The net income from other income, gains, and losses was HKD 1,200,000, down from HKD 10,700,000 in the same period of 2023[189] Cash Flow and Financial Position - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 8,386,000, compared to HKD 3,939,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a significant increase of 113.5%[80] - The net cash used in investing activities was HKD 4,675,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 6,281,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a shift in investment strategy[80] - The net cash used in financing activities was HKD 15,199,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 5,726,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting increased repayment of bank borrowings[80] - The cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 11,488,000 during the period, resulting in a closing balance of HKD 12,854,000 as of September 30, 2024[80] - As of September 30, 2024, the company maintained cash and bank balances of HKD 20.2 million, down from HKD 29.1 million as of March 31, 2024[164] Assets and Liabilities - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 479,518,000, a substantial increase from HKD 157,815,000[46] - The company has a total of HKD 257,662,000 in bank borrowings, with HKD 64,687,000 due within one year[50] - Trade and other payables increased from approximately HKD 157.8 million as of March 31, 2024, to approximately HKD 479.5 million as of September 30, 2024, driven by an increase in trade receivables from approximately HKD 64.1 million to HKD 376.6 million[137] - The capital debt ratio as of September 30, 2024, was 104.8%, up from 94.1% as of March 31, 2024[164] - The net asset value decreased from HKD 32,800,000 to a negative net asset value of HKD 39,300,000 as of September 30, 2024[169] Trade Receivables and Payables - As of September 30, 2024, trade receivables amounted to HKD 269,002,000, a significant increase from HKD 2,122,000 as of March 31, 2024[44] - The total amount of trade receivables and other receivables reached HKD 311,748,000, compared to HKD 46,904,000 in the previous period[44] - The company recorded a significant increase in trade payables, which rose to HKD 376,576,000 from HKD 64,054,000[46] Market and Operational Insights - The company is engaged in the distribution of luxury watch brands across Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and mainland China, indicating ongoing market expansion efforts[84] - Revenue from mainland China and Macau accounted for 4.5% of the group's total revenue, amounting to HKD 1.6 million, a significant drop from HKD 10.6 million in the previous year[127] - Revenue from Hong Kong decreased by 64.8% from HKD 70.5 million in the first half of fiscal year 2024 to HKD 24.8 million in the first half of fiscal year 2025[160] - The company plans to strengthen its distribution network in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other key regions while balancing expansion and prudent management amid economic uncertainty[163] Employee and Corporate Governance - The group employed 100 staff members as of September 30, 2024, down from 115 as of March 31, 2024[173] - The company has adopted a share option scheme to incentivize employees, with a total of 415,200,000 options available for grant as of September 30, 2024[178] Legal and Financial Risks - The potential claim from Multicontinental regarding the exclusive distribution agreement amounts to approximately HKD 656,600,000, reflecting significant financial exposure[36] - The company has ongoing arbitration with Multicontinental regarding the termination of an exclusive distribution agreement, which may have significant financial implications[60] - The first phase of the arbitration hearing is scheduled for October 2024, with further submissions required from both parties[69]
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