Financial Performance - The group reported a net loss of approximately HKD 2.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of HKD 7.5 million for the same period in 2024, representing a 73.33% improvement[3]. - Basic loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 0.36, a decrease from HKD 1.35 for the same period in 2024, indicating a 73.33% reduction in loss per share[3]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 25.023 million, down from HKD 36.237 million in the previous year, reflecting a decline of 30.93%[3]. - The group incurred a gross loss of HKD 2.413 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a gross profit of HKD 2.175 million in the same period of 2024[3]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD (9,959,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD (8,860,000) in the same period of 2024[8]. - The company reported a total loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 7.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and a projected loss of about HKD 2.0 million for the six months ending September 30, 2025[35]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 116.967 million, slightly up from HKD 116.931 million as of March 31, 2025[4]. - The net asset value decreased to HKD 107.617 million as of September 30, 2025, from HKD 109.614 million as of March 31, 2025[5]. - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 9.926 million, compared to HKD 8.009 million as of March 31, 2025, indicating an increase of 23.96%[4]. - The group’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 1.557 million as of September 30, 2025, from HKD 11.516 million as of March 31, 2025[4]. - As of September 30, 2025, the current ratio was approximately 11.78, down from 14.60 on March 31, 2025, indicating a decrease in liquidity[37]. - The asset-to-liability ratio was approximately 0.47% as of September 30, 2025, down from 1.12% on March 31, 2025, reflecting a stable financial position[37]. Revenue Sources - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the company's revenue from red wine was HKD 21,833,000, a decrease of 24% compared to HKD 28,710,000 in the same period of 2024[13]. - All revenue for the company is derived from sales and distribution of quality wine and spirits in Hong Kong[14]. - The group's revenue decreased by 31.0% to approximately HKD 25.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 36.2 million for the same period in 2024[29]. Expenses - The company incurred total employee costs of HKD 2,427,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, a decrease from HKD 2,991,000 in the same period of 2024[17]. - Promotional, sales, and distribution expenses decreased by approximately 33.1% to about HKD 2.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, down from HKD 3.4 million for the same period in 2024[31]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 38.5% to about HKD 1.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 3.1 million for the same period in 2024[31]. - Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment increased by approximately 41.6% to about HKD 194,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, from HKD 137,000 for the same period in 2024[32]. - Financing costs increased to approximately HKD 27,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, from zero for the same period in 2024[33]. Dividends - The group did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2025[2]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[18]. - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous period[36]. Inventory and Receivables - The group reported a significant increase in inventory to HKD 59.900 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 31.467 million as of March 31, 2025, representing an increase of 90.00%[4]. - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2025, totaled HKD 6,192,000, a decrease from HKD 7,939,000 as of March 31, 2025[20]. - Trade payables as of September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 3,321,000, down from HKD 3,874,000 as of March 31, 2025[21]. Employment and Governance - The company had 15 full-time employees as of September 30, 2025, unchanged from March 31, 2025[40]. - The company has confirmed that all directors have complied with the securities trading standards as of September 30, 2025[50]. - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance standards, with a noted deviation regarding the separation of roles of the chairman and CEO[51]. - There are no significant contracts in which the company's directors have a substantial interest as of September 30, 2025[48]. Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The retail sales value in Hong Kong increased by 5.9% year-on-year to HKD 31.3 billion for September 2025[26]. - The group aims to enhance sales and expand marketing channels to address challenges in the Hong Kong retail market[27]. - The group remains confident in its position as a major retailer of quality wine in Hong Kong, driven by ongoing demand in the region[28]. - The overall business environment remains unstable and challenging due to various global and local factors[27]. Audit and Compliance - The audit committee is responsible for reviewing the group's financial systems and has not yet reviewed the interim financial information as of September 30, 2025[56]. - The interim results announcement will be published on the company's website and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website, with the interim report expected to be sent to shareholders around November 28, 2025[57]. Shareholder Information - Major shareholders included Mr. Zhang Jun Tao, holding 298,092,515 shares (53.77%), and Ms. Lian Shu Xuan, holding 1,856,667 shares (0.33%) as of September 30, 2025[42]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company has not granted any stock options under the stock option plan, with a total of 33,260,000 options available for issuance, representing 6.0% of the total issued shares[46]. - The company and its subsidiaries did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of the company's securities during the six months ending September 30, 2025[47]. - There are no significant investments held by the group as of September 30, 2025, and no other major investment or capital asset plans[53]. Risk Management - The group has adopted a prudent treasury policy to mitigate credit risk through continuous credit assessments of customer financial conditions[54]. - The group does not have any significant foreign exchange contracts, interest, currency swaps, or other financial derivatives as of September 30, 2025, and considers foreign exchange risk to be minimal[55]. - The group had no significant lease or capital commitments as of September 30, 2025[38]. - There were no significant contingent liabilities reported as of September 30, 2025[39].
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