Revenue Performance - Retail segment revenue increased by approximately 25.6% to about HKD 315.7 million, driven by online and live sales channels[6] - The manufacturing segment revenue decreased by approximately 11.6% year-on-year, generating about HKD 491.4 million from external customers, with a pre-tax profit of approximately HKD 33.5 million[9] - Property investment segment generated revenue of approximately HKD 6.6 million, with a pre-tax loss of about HKD 0.8 million due to a fair value revaluation loss of approximately HKD 3.3 million[10] - The company's revenue for the six months ending December 31, 2024, was approximately HKD 813.7 million, slightly down from HKD 813.8 million for the same period in 2023[16] - Total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 813,710,000, a slight decrease of 0.02% compared to HKD 813,833,000 in 2023[65] - Retail segment revenue was HKD 315,691,000, up from HKD 251,432,000, representing a year-over-year increase of 25.5%[89][90] - Manufacturing segment revenue decreased to HKD 491,410,000 from HKD 555,788,000, a decline of 11.6%[89][90] - Revenue from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan increased to HKD 436,838,000, up 4.8% from HKD 416,923,000 in 2023[98] - Revenue from Europe rose to HKD 134,859,000, a 10.5% increase from HKD 122,505,000 in 2023[98] - Revenue from other Asian countries surged to HKD 134,190,000, a significant increase of 45.5% from HKD 92,187,000 in 2023[98] - Revenue from North America decreased to HKD 97,438,000, down 42.9% from HKD 170,438,000 in 2023[98] Financial Losses and Expenses - The retail segment recorded a pre-tax loss of approximately HKD 85.0 million, compared to a pre-tax profit of about HKD 13.1 million in the same period last year, primarily due to the termination of the Cole Haan business[6] - The company recorded a loss of approximately HKD 67.1 million for the period, compared to a profit of about HKD 53.6 million in the same period last year[23] - Selling and distribution expenses rose by approximately 29.2% from about HKD 103.4 million to approximately HKD 133.7 million, primarily due to marketing activities in the retail business[19] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 6.9% from about HKD 114.6 million to approximately HKD 122.5 million, attributed to the operation of the new factory in Indonesia[20] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 67,083,000 for the period, compared to a profit of HKD 53,554,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 20.8%[74] - Basic loss per share was HKD 6.96, compared to earnings of HKD 5.55 per share in the prior year[67] - The company experienced a foreign exchange loss of HKD 17,590,000 related to the translation of overseas operations[69] - The company’s operating profit before tax was reported as a loss of HKD 58,865,000, compared to a profit of HKD 67,597,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant downturn in operational performance[75] Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures for the six months ending December 31, 2024, were approximately HKD 39.1 million, mainly for expanding retail operations in China and Indonesia, and upgrading manufacturing facilities[26] - The company invested HKD 23,587,000 in property, plant, and equipment during the period, down from HKD 33,068,000 in the previous year, reflecting a cautious approach to capital expenditure[75] - The company acquired property, plant, and equipment at a cost of approximately HKD 39,092,000, an increase from HKD 34,419,000 in the previous year[123] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the financial reporting system and discussed accounting policies with external auditors[47] - The company has adopted corporate governance practices to ensure transparency and accountability to shareholders, complying with the corporate governance code[46] - The board of directors is committed to enhancing corporate governance standards to maximize shareholder value[46] - The company remains focused on risk management and internal controls as part of its governance framework[46] - No insider trading violations were reported among employees who may have access to inside information during the six months ending December 31, 2024[45] Share Incentive Plan - The company granted a total of 9,000,000 shares under the share incentive plan to nine participants, including an executive director and other senior managers, with a fair value of HKD 2.00 per share at the grant date[55] - The total number of shares available for grant under the share incentive plan as of December 31, 2024, is 70,681,152 shares, representing approximately 7.32% of the company's issued share capital[60] - The share incentive plan is set to expire on July 11, 2028, with approximately three years and four months remaining from the date of the mid-term report[54] - The company has not granted any share incentives during the six months ending December 31, 2024[59] - The vesting conditions for the share incentives include the achievement of certain financial targets set by the company[55] - The board of directors retains discretion to determine the vesting criteria and conditions for the share incentives[55] Employee and Operational Metrics - The company has established a live sales team with over 200 members, achieving satisfactory results in digital sales[8] - The group employed approximately 4,500 employees as of December 31, 2024, providing various benefits and training programs[37] - The new factory in Indonesia, covering over 15,000 square meters, is expected to start operations by the end of 2024 and generate revenue by January 2025, with a target of 3,000 employees at full capacity[14] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of December 31, 2024, the group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HKD 437.5 million, down from HKD 460.6 million as of June 30, 2024[30] - The company experienced a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, with a net decrease of HKD 17,428,000 for the period, compared to an increase of HKD 32,711,000 in the prior year[77] - The company’s cash flow from financing activities showed a net outflow of HKD 50,581,000, compared to HKD 83,322,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction in financing costs[77] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to HKD 3,101,712,000, down from HKD 3,264,913,000 as of June 30, 2024[92][94] - Total liabilities were HKD 1,543,436,000, a decrease from HKD 1,586,561,000 as of June 30, 2024[92][94] - The total equity attributable to owners of the company as of December 31, 2024, was HKD 1,791,309,000, an increase from HKD 1,779,748,000 at the beginning of the period[74] Miscellaneous - The company has not engaged in any purchase, sale, or redemption of its listed securities during the six months ending December 31, 2024[48] - The company has not identified any additional individuals or entities with significant shareholdings that require disclosure under the Securities and Futures Ordinance[44] - The group had no outstanding bank or other borrowings as of December 31, 2024, indicating a capital debt ratio of zero[30] - The company confirmed an expense of approximately HKD 929,000 related to the share incentive plan for the six months ended December 31, 2024[135] - The company has not experienced any significant events after the reporting period that could impact user economic decisions based on the financial statements[137]
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