Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the company reported a revenue of HKD 25,023,000, a decrease of 30.9% compared to HKD 36,237,000 for the same period in 2024[7] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 2,413,000, compared to a gross loss of HKD 2,175,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant improvement[7] - The operating loss narrowed to HKD 1,970,000 from HKD 7,458,000 year-over-year, reflecting a reduction in operating expenses[7] - The basic loss per share improved to HKD 0.36 from HKD 1.35, showing a 73.3% reduction in loss per share[6] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 1,997,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of HKD 7,458,000 for the same period in 2024[23] - The group reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 2.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of about HKD 7.5 million for the same period in 2024[41] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 1,557,000 from HKD 11,516,000 at the end of the previous reporting period, indicating a cash outflow[11] - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 9,959,000, compared to HKD 8,860,000 in the previous year, highlighting ongoing cash management challenges[11] - The current ratio as of September 30, 2025, was approximately 11.78, down from 14.60 as of March 31, 2025[43] - The group had cash and bank balances totaling approximately HKD 1.6 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 11.5 million as of March 31, 2025[43] Inventory and Receivables - Inventory levels increased significantly to HKD 59,900,000 from HKD 31,467,000, suggesting potential overstocking or changes in sales strategy[8] - Trade receivables decreased to HKD 6,192,000 from HKD 7,939,000, indicating improved collection efforts[8] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2025, totaled HKD 6,192,000, down from HKD 7,939,000 as of March 31, 2025[24] - Trade payables as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 3,321,000, a decrease from HKD 3,874,000 as of March 31, 2025[25] Expenses and Cost Management - Total employee costs amounted to HKD 2,427,000, a decrease of 18.9% from HKD 2,991,000 in the previous year[21] - Promotional, sales, and distribution expenses decreased by approximately 33.1% to about HKD 2.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 3.4 million for the same period in 2024[37] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 38.5% to about HKD 1.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, from HKD 3.1 million for the same period in 2024[37] Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting a cautious approach to cash distribution[5] - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[22] - As of September 30, 2025, Mr. Zhang Jun Tao holds 298,092,515 shares, representing 53.77% of the company's equity[48] - Ms. Lian Shuxuan, as the spouse of Mr. Zhang, holds 1,856,667 shares, contributing to a total of 299,949,182 shares or 54.10% when combined with Mr. Zhang's holdings[49] - Zheng Huanming holds 48,000,000 shares, representing 8.66% of the company's equity[50] - Zhang Guozhong holds 44,600,000 shares, representing 8.05% of the company's equity[50] - Zhang Guangyuan holds 47,714,040 shares, representing 8.61% of the company's equity[50] - The company has a stock option plan with 33,260,000 options available for issuance, equivalent to 6.0% of the total issued shares[52] - No shares were bought, sold, or redeemed by the company or its subsidiaries in the six months ending September 30, 2025[53] Market and Operational Insights - The company’s primary market remains Hong Kong, with all revenue generated from this region[17] - The group remains confident in its position as a major retailer of quality wines in Hong Kong, despite ongoing challenges in the retail market[33] Audit and Compliance - The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the group's financial systems, accounting policies, financial condition, and financial reporting procedures[64] - The Audit Committee consists of three independent non-executive directors: Mr. Hsiao Cheng-te, Mr. Yu Chi-hua, and Ms. Li Bo[64] - The interim financial information for the six months ending September 30, 2025, has not been audited by the company's auditor[64] - The interim results announcement will be published on the company's website and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website[65] - The interim report for 2025 is expected to be sent to shareholders around November 28, 2025[65] Risk Management - The company maintains a prudent treasury policy to mitigate credit risk through continuous credit assessments of clients[61] - The company does not have any significant foreign exchange risks as most sales and monetary assets are denominated in Hong Kong dollars[62] - The group has no significant lease or capital commitments as of September 30, 2025[44] - The company has not made any significant investments or capital asset plans as of September 30, 2025[60]
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