Financial Performance - The group recorded revenue of approximately HKD 137,074,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, a decrease of 7.9% compared to HKD 148,288,000 for the same period in 2024[7] - The loss attributable to the owners of the company for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 377,000, compared to a loss of HKD 97,000 for the same period in 2024[7] - Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 29,273,000, down from HKD 32,139,000 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a decrease in gross margin[8] - Operating profit for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 85,000, a significant decline from HKD 382,000 in the prior year[8] - Total customer contract revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 137,074,000, down 7.5% from HKD 148,288,000 in 2024[19] - Revenue from daily necessities and grain products was HKD 42,184,000, a decrease of 9.8% from HKD 46,621,000 in 2024[19] - Other income for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 2,106,000, a decrease of 11% from HKD 2,366,000 in 2024[21] - Basic loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD (0.03), compared to HKD (0.01) in 2024[26] - The group recorded a net loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 377,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 97,000 in the same period of 2024[51] Cash and Assets - The company reported a net cash position of HKD 67,178,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 60,873,000 as of March 31, 2025[9] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 67,178,000 from HKD 55,380,000 in 2024, representing a growth of 21.5%[13] - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 100,737,000 as of September 30, 2025, slightly up from HKD 100,677,000 as of March 31, 2025[9] - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 99,555,000 as of September 30, 2025, from HKD 99,932,000 as of March 31, 2025[9] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 32,890,000, a slight decrease from HKD 33,450,000 as of March 31, 2025[29] - Trade payables were reported at HKD 10,976,000 as of September 30, 2025, down from HKD 12,549,000 as of March 31, 2025[12] - The current ratio as of September 30, 2025, was approximately 4.7 times, compared to 4.8 times on March 31, 2025[56] - The total interest-bearing borrowings as of September 30, 2025, were approximately HKD 6,147,000, an increase from approximately HKD 4,762,000 on March 31, 2025[60] - The debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 2025, was approximately 6.2%, up from 4.8% on March 31, 2025[60] Expenses and Costs - The company’s financing costs decreased to HKD 204,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, from HKD 312,000 in the same period of 2024[8] - The total remuneration for directors and key management personnel for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 5,597,000, compared to HKD 5,878,000 for the same period in 2024[39] - Administrative expenses decreased from approximately HKD 16,582,000 to about HKD 15,677,000, primarily due to reductions in legal and professional fees, employee costs, and depreciation[48] - The total employee cost for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 13,548,000, compared to approximately HKD 13,989,000 for the same period in 2024[67] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company does not recommend the payment of any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[7] - The company did not declare or propose any dividends during the period, consistent with the previous year[25] - Major shareholders hold approximately 51.88% of the company's shares, indicating strong control by key executives[74] - As of September 30, 2025, the major shareholder, Yuan Tian, holds 602,800,000 shares, representing 51.88% of the total issued shares of 1,162,000,000[75][77] - No stock options have been granted, exercised, expired, or canceled under the stock option plan as of September 30, 2025, with 116,200,000 options available for grant[76] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to high standards of corporate governance, complying with the corporate governance code during the reporting period[84] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited consolidated results for the six months ending September 30, 2025, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM Listing Rules[86] - The company has adopted a set of securities trading rules for directors, ensuring compliance with GEM Listing Rules, with no known violations reported for the six months ending September 30, 2025[78] - There are no interests held by directors or major shareholders in any competing businesses as of September 30, 2025[79] - The company has established a non-competition agreement with its major shareholders, confirming no engagement in competing businesses[80] Future Plans and Market Strategy - The group plans to strengthen marketing efforts, accelerate the development of high-margin specialty products, and explore operational efficiency improvements in response to market challenges[41] - The company plans to strategically increase warehouse facilities in Hong Kong to enhance operational efficiency and customer service[69] - Approximately HKD 12,560,000 is allocated for upgrading the ERP system to monitor inventory levels and improve operational efficiency[70] - Around HKD 5,540,000 is designated for sales and marketing activities to attract more customers and enhance loyalty in the food and beverage distribution market[71] - The company has reallocated funds initially intended for new packaging equipment to develop restaurant services and general operating capital due to cost-effectiveness considerations[72] - Approximately HKD 9,000,000 is earmarked for startup and renovation costs for a new restaurant, although the restaurant was closed in March 2022 due to the pandemic[73] - A total of HKD 5,211,000 has been allocated for general operating funds to support daily operations and maintain sufficient liquidity[73] - The company maintains a reasonable optimism regarding its core business despite economic uncertainties in Hong Kong[73] - The board is actively evaluating and managing uncertainties and will take necessary measures to overcome challenges[73] - The company aims to expand and become one of Hong Kong's leading food and beverage distributors[73] Investments and Acquisitions - The company completed the sale of its subsidiary for a total consideration of HKD 1,500,000,000 on March 31, 2025[29] - There were no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the six months ended September 30, 2025[64]
亚洲富思(08413) - 2026 - 中期业绩