Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the company reported revenue of HKD 16,694,000, a decrease of 58.6% compared to HKD 40,206,000 for the same period in 2024[4] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 1,337,000, down 74.8% from HKD 5,308,000 in 2024[4] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 19,281,000, compared to a loss of HKD 10,193,000 in the previous year, representing an increase in loss of 89.5%[5] - The net loss for the period was HKD 19,310,000, compared to HKD 10,194,000 in 2024, indicating an increase in loss of 89.8%[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 10.0, compared to HKD 21.3 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease in loss per share[5] - The group recorded a loss of approximately HKD 19,300,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, an increase in loss of about 89.2% compared to HKD 10,200,000 for the same period in 2024[46] Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 16,694,000, a decrease of 58.6% compared to HKD 40,206,000 for the same period in 2024[14] - Sales of bridesmaid dresses amounted to HKD 3,324,000, down 87.1% from HKD 25,758,000 in the previous year[14] - Revenue from the United States market decreased to HKD 3,096,000 from HKD 26,466,000, representing an 88.3% decline[15] - Revenue from the sale of bridesmaid dresses dropped from approximately HKD 25.8 million to HKD 3.3 million, a decrease of about 87.2%, due to a reduction in sales volume from 121,900 units to 13,500 units[51] - Revenue from special occasion dresses increased from approximately HKD 5 million to HKD 7.4 million, an increase of about 48.0%, driven by an increase in sales volume from 10,600 units to 62,200 units[52] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 57,089,000, down from HKD 61,996,000 as of March 31, 2025[7] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 63,353,000 from HKD 46,783,000, indicating a rise in financial obligations[8] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of HKD 5,463,000, down from HKD 6,759,000 in the previous period[7] - Trade receivables from third parties amounted to HKD 6,590,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 4,732,000 as of March 31, 2025, reflecting an increase of approximately 39%[30] - Trade payables totaled HKD 7,993,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 5,392,000 as of March 31, 2025, indicating a rise of approximately 48%[34] Equity and Financing - The company’s total equity as of September 30, 2025, was HKD 49,593,000, compared to HKD 27,277,000 in the previous year, showing a significant increase[8] - The group has total borrowings of HKD 6,498,000 as of September 30, 2025, down from HKD 15,346,000 as of March 31, 2025[37] - The effective interest rate on floating bank overdrafts was 6.79% as of September 30, 2025, slightly down from 6.98% as of March 31, 2025[39] - The group has issued bonds totaling HKD 10,000,000, which are unsecured and bear an annual interest rate of 30%[36] - The group has a total of HKD 3,677,000 in secured and guaranteed loans as of September 30, 2025, down from HKD 9,066,000 as of March 31, 2025[37] Operational Challenges - The group is facing challenges due to ongoing US-China trade disputes and global economic uncertainties, impacting overall business performance[47] - The group is experiencing a challenging business environment due to the impact of post-pandemic economic disruptions[47] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules and has complied with all applicable provisions except for C.2.1, which states that the roles of Chairman and CEO should be separate[80] - The Board believes that having the same individual serve as both Chairman and CEO, Mr. Zhuang, provides strong and effective leadership for the company's strategic planning and business development[81] - The Audit Committee, established on January 31, 2019, consists of three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025[84][85] Employee and Administrative Costs - The total employee cost for the six months ending September 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 15,800,000, an increase from HKD 13,600,000 for the same period last year[71] - Administrative expenses rose from approximately HKD 9.6 million to HKD 16.8 million, an increase of about 75.0%, primarily due to compensation payments related to a voluntary resignation plan[58] Future Plans - The group plans to issue up to 202,183,720 rights shares at a subscription price of HKD 0.20 per share, aiming to raise approximately HKD 40,400,000[44] - The group plans to allocate approximately HKD 15,000,000 for debt repayment and general working capital from the rights issue proceeds[75]
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