Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 322.8 million, a decrease of 6.9% compared to HKD 346.8 million in the same period of 2024[2] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 165.3 million, down 9.2% from HKD 182.0 million year-on-year[2] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was HKD 2.8 million, representing an 88.2% decline from HKD 23.7 million in the previous year[2] - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to HKD 0.25 from HKD 2.10, a drop of HKD 1.85[2] - The total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 1.91 million, a significant decrease from HKD 24.00 million in the previous year[5] - The group recorded a total net income of HKD 2,799,000 for the period, significantly lower than HKD 23,742,000 in the previous year, marking a decline of 88.2%[15] - The adjusted profit before tax for the group was HKD 2,539,000, compared to HKD 25,152,000 in the prior year, indicating a decrease of 89.9%[15] Revenue Breakdown - The Chinese medicine segment generated revenue of HKD 292,825,000, down from HKD 306,351,000, reflecting a decline of 4.4%[15] - The Western medicine segment's revenue decreased to HKD 28,635,000 from HKD 38,461,000, representing a decline of 25.5%[15] - The property investment segment reported revenue of HKD 1,357,000, down from HKD 2,031,000, a decrease of 33.2%[16] - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, total revenue was HKD 321,460,000, with the Chinese medicine segment contributing HKD 292,825,000 and the Western medicine segment contributing HKD 28,635,000[17] - Revenue from external customers for the Chinese medicine segment was HKD 292,825,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 306,351,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating a decline of 4.4%[19] Assets and Liabilities - Net asset value as of September 30, 2025, was HKD 1,181.5 million, a slight increase of 0.2% from HKD 1,179.6 million[2] - Non-current assets increased from HKD 1,075,411,000 as of March 31, 2025, to HKD 1,114,226,000 as of September 30, 2025, indicating growth in long-term investments[7] - Current assets rose slightly from HKD 614,204,000 to HKD 621,023,000 during the same period, reflecting stable liquidity[7] - Total current liabilities increased from HKD 358,933,000 to HKD 481,833,000, suggesting a rise in short-term obligations[8] - Total interest-bearing liabilities amounted to approximately HKD 301,500,000, with an effective interest rate of about 4.0%, down from 6.1% as of March 31, 2025[51] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 8.4% to HKD 121.2 million from HKD 132.3 million[2] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of HKD 121,169,000 as of September 30, 2025, up from HKD 132,316,000, showing a decrease in cash reserves[7] - The current ratio was approximately 1.3, a decrease from 1.7 as of March 31, 2025, indicating a decline in liquidity[51] Cost Management - Administrative expenses reduced to HKD 53.98 million from HKD 63.44 million, indicating cost control measures[4] - Sales and distribution expenses decreased slightly by approximately HKD 0.2 million or 0.1% to about HKD 131.7 million, offset by increased marketing costs for expanding e-commerce operations[37] - The cost of inventory recognized as an expense was HKD 144,593,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 151,566,000 for the same period in 2024, showing a decrease of 4.6%[22] Strategic Initiatives - The company is committed to ongoing research and development, focusing on new products and technologies to enhance market expansion and competitiveness[9] - The group has adopted revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, which did not impact the interim financial results due to the nature of the currencies involved[11] - The group continues to focus on resource allocation and performance evaluation across its three operational segments: Chinese medicine, Western medicine, and property investment[12] - The group invested in technology enhancements, successfully implementing a cutting-edge Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in Hong Kong and mainland China, and introduced an AI-based Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic system in flagship stores[43] Market Performance - The group experienced a 4.4% decline in sales from April to September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, although sales showed signs of recovery during the October National Day holiday[42] - The group’s cross-border e-commerce business achieved a significant growth of approximately 154% during the period, driven by enhanced marketing strategies and expanded distribution channels[42] - The revenue from Western medicine and health food products decreased by 25.5% compared to the same period in 2024, despite the sustained market leadership of Pei Fu Ren cough syrup for fifteen consecutive years[45] Employee and Operational Metrics - The group employed 726 employees as of September 30, 2025, a decrease from 759 employees as of March 31, 2025[61] - The company maintained strict control over trade receivables to minimize credit risk, with overdue balances regularly reviewed by senior management[10] Future Outlook - The group aims to enhance brand competitiveness by providing reliable and diverse products to customers, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers[62] - The company has established strategic partnerships in the Chinese market, expanding the distribution of its cough syrup through leading chain pharmacies and hospitals, which is expected to drive significant business growth in the coming years[64] - The group is committed to leveraging government support and technological advancements to lead the future development of the traditional Chinese medicine industry in the Greater Bay Area[63]
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