Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$192.62 million, compared to HK$175.62 million in the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 9.7%[57] - Gross profit for the period was HK$41.20 million, up significantly from HK$20.50 million in the same period last year, reflecting improved cost management[57] - The company reported a profit before tax of HK$3.50 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of HK$85.38 million in the same period in 2023[57] - Net profit attributable to owners of the company was a loss of HK$1.89 million, compared to a loss of HK$80.58 million in the same period last year, showing a substantial improvement[57][76] - The company's total comprehensive income for the period was HK$1.12 million, compared to a loss of HK$75.75 million in the same period in 2023[57] - Revenue was primarily driven by sales of anime derivative products, indoor theme parks, and multimedia anime entertainment in Hong Kong, Japan, and China[61] - The company's basic loss per share improved to HK$0.16, compared to HK$6.82 in the same period in 2023[57][76] - Revenue increased by 9.7% to HKD 192.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 175.6 million in the same period in 2023, driven by a HKD 10.7 million increase in anime derivative product sales and a HKD 6.3 million increase in revenue from indoor theme parks[191] - Gross profit surged by 101.0% to HKD 41.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 20.5 million in the same period in 2023, with gross margin improving from 11.7% to 21.4%[193] - The company's attributable loss decreased significantly to HKD 1.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from HKD 80.6 million in the same period in 2023, primarily due to a HKD 18.4 million increase in gross profit from indoor theme parks and a HKD 43.8 million one-time gain from rent exemption[197] Assets and Liabilities - Trade receivables decreased to HKD 34,341 thousand as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 41,609 thousand as of March 31, 2024, with a cumulative impairment loss of HKD 231,290 thousand[2][3] - Non-current assets totaled HKD 209,626 thousand as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 291,065 thousand as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to decreases in property, plant, and equipment[10] - Current liabilities exceeded current assets, resulting in a net current liability of HKD 1,122,915 thousand as of September 30, 2024[10] - Total liabilities decreased from HKD 212.775 million as of March 31 to HKD 130.939 million as of September 30, primarily due to a reduction in lease liabilities from HKD 82.554 million to HKD 2.853 million[45] - Net liabilities position improved slightly from HKD (1,045.345) million as of March 31 to HKD (1,044.228) million as of September 30[45] - Equity attributable to owners of the company decreased from HKD (1,038.042) million as of March 31 to HKD (1,041.768) million as of September 30[45] - Non-controlling interests improved from HKD (7.303) million as of March 31 to HKD (2.460) million as of September 30[45] - Bonds decreased from HKD 8.644 million as of March 31 to HKD 6.203 million as of September 30[45] - Bank and other borrowings decreased slightly from HKD 54.986 million as of March 31 to HKD 53.189 million as of September 30[45] - Contract liabilities increased marginally from HKD 28.086 million as of March 31 to HKD 28.696 million as of September 30[45] - Provision for restoration costs of leased properties increased from HKD 23.754 million as of March 31 to HKD 25.247 million as of September 30[45] - Liability arising from put options granted to non-controlling interests remained unchanged at HKD 10.871 million[45] - Put option derivative remained unchanged at HKD 3.880 million[45] - Total assets for the group decreased to 333,290 thousand HKD in September 2024 from 407,934 thousand HKD in March 2024[86] - The group's total liabilities decreased to 1,377,518 thousand HKD in September 2024 from 1,453,279 thousand HKD in March 2024[87] - The company's net asset value attributable was HKD 2,731 thousand as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 5,666 thousand as of March 31, 2024[95] - The company's asset-to-liability ratio increased to 287.2% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 258.7% as of March 31, 2024[199] Debt and Financing - The company issued HKD 20,000,000 of 8% secured notes in September 2021, with HKD 25,000,000 overdue as of September 30, 2024, including unpaid interest[7] - The company repaid HKD 23,794 thousand of bank loans during the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 6,911 thousand in the same period last year[11] - The company borrowed RMB 12,350,000 from a director at a fixed annual interest rate of 3.2%, secured by properties owned by the director and their spouse[11] - The company benefited from a significant gain of HK$46.37 million due to the exemption of lease liabilities, which contributed to the improved financial performance[70] Share Options and Equity - Issued and fully paid shares remained constant at 1,182,042,000 shares with a nominal value of HKD 0.1 per share as of September 30, 2024[13] - As of September 30, 2023, the company had granted and unexercised share options totaling 42,910,000 shares, representing 3.6% of the company's issued shares at that date[21] - All share options granted under the plan expired during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, and the six-month period ending September 30, 2024[21] - The company's share option plan, adopted on February 16, 2015, is set to expire on February 15, 2025, and allows for the issuance of share options to eligible participants, including employees, directors, and business partners[19] - The total number of shares that may be granted under the share option plan cannot exceed 1% of the company's issued shares at any time, and the total shares issuable upon full exercise of all granted options cannot exceed 10% of the issued share capital[20] - The company's share option plan requires that options be exercised within 30 days of the grant date, with a nominal consideration of HKD 1 per grantee[20] - The company's share option plan stipulates that the exercise price must be the highest of: (i) the closing price on the grant date, (ii) the average closing price over the five trading days preceding the grant date, or (iii) the nominal value of the ordinary shares on the grant date[20] Legal and Tax Matters - The company is involved in a legal dispute with ACCP Global Limited, which alleges fraudulent misrepresentation regarding the company's financial condition and has refused to pay the full consideration for 86,000,000 shares at HKD 2.50 per share[24] - The company's estimated unpaid tax liability as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 11,729,000, assuming the tax authorities accept the offshore profit exemption for licensing income but not for trading income[115] - The company's estimated total tax payable for the 2008/09 to 2012/13 assessment years, assuming offshore profit exemption is accepted, is HKD 4,566,000[115] Business Segments and Operations - The company operates in three reportable segments: (i) sales of anime derivative products, (ii) establishment and operation of indoor theme parks, and (iii) multimedia anime entertainment[38] - Revenue from the indoor theme park segment reached 110,710 thousand HKD in 2024, compared to 104,380 thousand HKD in 2023[84] - The anime derivative product sales segment generated 81,912 thousand HKD in revenue in 2024, up from 71,234 thousand HKD in 2023[84] - The multimedia anime entertainment segment reported a loss of 7,467 thousand HKD in 2023 but turned a profit of 1,918 thousand HKD in 2024[84] - The company's indoor theme park operating rights, acquired under a license agreement with SEGA Corporation, are valid for 10 years with a possible renewal[119] - The company has over 30 years of experience in the IP toy industry, primarily focusing on the Japanese market with third-party anime character-based products, maintaining long-term relationships with leading Japanese toy companies and outdoor theme parks[124] - The company has developed VR esports and VR O2O gaming models, launching the self-developed VR esports game "Huangyangjie Defense," which has won multiple industry awards[125] - The company holds rights to several famous anime IPs, including "Humble Turtle" and "Violet," and has collaborated with international brands like Transformers and SEGA Sonic[135] - The company is focusing on sustainable development by adopting renewable materials and biodegradable packaging in toy production to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly products[151] - The company is expanding its indoor theme park business, with the new JOYPOLIS SPORTS park in Hong Kong's Kai Tak area, aiming to integrate entertainment, leisure, and sports experiences[157] - Post-pandemic, the company is gradually resuming theme park projects, generating significant revenue and enhancing the brand influence of CA SEGA indoor theme parks[161] - The company is leveraging its Meta JOYPOLIS online business, virtual theme parks, big data platforms, and social media to prepare for future challenges following debt restructuring[160] - Revenue from indoor theme parks increased by 6.0% from HKD 104.4 million in the six months ended September 30, 2023, to HKD 110.7 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024[163] - Visitor numbers at Japanese indoor theme parks rose by 15.8% from 0.38 million in the six months ended September 30, 2023, to 0.44 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024[163] - Sales and distribution expenses increased by 103.1% from HKD 6.4 million in the six months ended September 30, 2023, to HKD 13.0 million in the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to promotional activities for the theme park business[166] - The company plans to open a new Joypolis Sports theme park in Hong Kong by December 2024, expected to contribute to future revenue growth[174] - The company is integrating VR and AR technologies into indoor theme parks to enhance immersive and interactive experiences[168] - The company is exploring new business opportunities in IP-related areas, including theme parks, online live streaming, and virtual platforms[171] - The company is focusing on personalized and technology-integrated experiences in children's indoor entertainment parks, leveraging data analytics and AI[178] - The company is adapting its sales strategies and offering value-added services to maintain stable performance in the competitive anime derivative products market[180] - Visitor numbers to indoor theme parks in China decreased to 132,000 in 2024 from 262,000 in 2023, while Japan saw an increase to 439,000 visitors in 2024 from 380,000 in 2023[192] - The company plans to open a new JOYPOLIS SPORTS theme park in Hong Kong's Kai Tak in December 2024, shifting focus to licensing business after selling assets of the Shanghai Joypolis indoor theme park[187] - The company is developing virtual reality theme parks under the CA SEGA JOYPOLIS brand, leveraging its rich anime IP resources to create cross-reality experiences and expand into related consumer products[188] - The company aims to enhance synergy between business segments by integrating offline theme park visitors with online platforms through an app, setting up IP merchandise zones, and hosting IP-themed events[189] Industry Trends and Market Outlook - The global toy market is expected to exceed $200 billion, with significant growth in the Asia-Pacific and North American markets driving industry expansion[150] - Online shopping has become a major channel for toy purchases, especially post-pandemic, driving digital marketing and online brand building[152] - The global gaming industry is projected to exceed USD 200 billion in 2024, driven by mobile gaming and cloud gaming[169] - The indoor theme park industry is expected to reach approximately RMB 200 billion by 2026, with over 100,000 indoor theme parks globally[175] Expenses and Cost Management - The company incurred HKD 1,089 thousand in trademark licensing fees from SEGA Holdings during the six months ended September 30, 2024[15] - Total compensation for key management personnel decreased to HKD 2,625 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from HKD 3,528 thousand in the same period last year[16] - The company paid approximately HKD 300,000 in salaries to the spouse of the controlling shareholder for the period ending September 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023[17] - Employee costs decreased to HK$35.03 million from HK$41.23 million in the same period last year, reflecting cost optimization efforts[75] - Administrative expenses decreased by HKD 12.1 million to HKD 32.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, due to reductions in director and employee salaries, depreciation, and legal fees[197] - R&D expenses decreased by HKD 0.9 million to HKD 4.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to the absence of multimedia anime entertainment R&D costs[196] Investments and Acquisitions - The company holds structured deposits classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, aimed at enhancing investment returns[4] - The company acquired trademarks from CA Sega Group under a trademark license agreement with SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd., valid for 5 years with a possible 5-year renewal[92] - The company sold property, plant, and equipment with a total book value of HKD 5,170,000 during the interim period (September 30, 2023: HKD 3,483,000)[96] - The company paid approximately HKD 321,000 for the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment to expand operations during the interim period (September 30, 2023: HKD 1,077,000)[106] - The company's intangible assets, including movie production rights, applications, and trademarks, had a total cost of HKD 333,130 thousand as of September 30, 2024[98] - The company's joint venture, Kaijing Global Limited, had a net liability of HKD 137 thousand as of September 30, 2024, with the company holding a 50% equity interest[121] - The company's joint venture, Kaijing Global Limited, reported no revenue and a loss of HKD 31 thousand for the period ending March 31, 2024[121] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Operating cash flow increased to 37,640 thousand HKD in the first six months of 2024, up from 23,175 thousand HKD in the same period of 2023[79] - The group's cash and cash equivalents increased to 28,826 thousand HKD at the end of September 2024, compared to 25,893 thousand HKD at the same time in 2023[79] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023[75]
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