Revenue and Sales Performance - Total revenue increased from approximately 14,514 thousand SGD in the corresponding period to about 16,179 thousand SGD in the review period, representing an increase of approximately 11.5%[9] - Store sales accounted for 69.6% of total revenue, with sales from specialty stores reaching 11,257 thousand SGD, compared to 10,213 thousand SGD (70.4%) in the corresponding period[7] - Revenue from sales to franchisees increased by approximately 569 thousand SGD, with stable contributions from franchise fees, royalties, and advertising expenses[11] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was SGD 16,179,000, an increase of 11.5% compared to SGD 14,514,000 for the same period in 2024[99] Expenses and Profitability - Gross profit margin remained stable at approximately 61% during the review period, consistent with the corresponding period[12] - Total sales and distribution expenses increased by approximately 975 thousand SGD or 22%, primarily due to brand revamping and increased store numbers[14] - Administrative expenses rose by approximately 1,107 thousand SGD or 25%, driven by increased office staff costs and expenses related to business expansion in the United States[14] - The company reported a net loss attributable to equity holders of SGD 1,034,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a profit of SGD 207,000 in 2024[71] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was SGD (0.12), compared to earnings per share of SGD 0.08 in 2024[71] Employee and Staff Costs - As of September 30, 2025, the group had 243 employees, with total employee costs amounting to approximately 6,238 thousand SGD, an increase from 265 employees and 5,058 thousand SGD in the corresponding period[17] - The increase in employee costs is attributed to the rise in the number of headquarters staff, minimum wage increases in Singapore and Malaysia, and the growth in the number of self-operated specialty stores[17] - Employee benefits and director remuneration totaled 6,238 thousand SGD for the six months ended September 30, 2025, up from 5,058 thousand SGD in 2024, reflecting an increase of 23.3%[108] - The company provides customized training for employees to enhance their relevant skills and knowledge[17] Financial Position and Assets - Total assets increased to SGD 37,614,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to SGD 34,301,000 as of March 31, 2025[73] - The company's current assets were approximately SGD 16.5 million, while current liabilities were about SGD 7.2 million, resulting in a current ratio of approximately 2.3 times[42] - The company's total non-current assets were reported at 21,022 thousand SGD as of September 30, 2025, compared to 10,802 thousand SGD as of March 31, 2025[101] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to SGD 12,304,000 from SGD 18,024,000 as of March 31, 2025[73] Debt and Liabilities - Total liabilities rose to SGD 14,435,000 as of September 30, 2025, up from SGD 10,169,000 as of March 31, 2025[74] - The company's debt-to-equity ratio increased to approximately 45% as of September 30, 2025, from 23% as of March 31, 2025[45] - Total borrowings increased from 1,320,000 to 6,364,000, an increase of 382.4%[119] - All borrowings are secured by the group's properties, with a carrying value of approximately 13,790,000[119] Corporate Governance and Management - The company has established an audit committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors to oversee financial reporting and risk management[68] - The audit committee reviewed the interim results and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements[68] - The company has adopted a corporate governance code to maintain high standards of governance[63] - The board expresses gratitude to shareholders, business partners, customers, management, and employees for their continuous efforts during the review period[69] Capital and Shareholder Information - The company raised approximately SGD 13.0 million (equivalent to HKD 74.8 million) from the issuance of 200,000,000 shares at SGD 0.65 per share[34] - As of September 30, 2025, the total issued shares of the company is 800,000,000[58] - As of September 30, 2025, Daniel Tay and Huang Zhi Da each hold 600,000,000 shares, representing 75% ownership in the company[52] - The stock option plan allows for a maximum of 80,000,000 shares to be granted, representing 10% of the total issued shares as of the mid-term report date[23] Stock Options - The stock option plan is designed to incentivize and reward eligible individuals for their contributions to the group, aiming to attract and retain valuable human resources[21] - No stock options have been granted, exercised, or canceled since the stock option plan's inception on October 23, 2019[20] - The stock option plan will remain effective for ten years from the adoption date unless terminated early by the company at a shareholders' meeting[31] - There is no minimum holding period required before exercising any stock options unless specified otherwise by the board[28] Other Financial Metrics - Interest income decreased to 41 thousand SGD in the six months ended September 30, 2025, from 182 thousand SGD in 2024, while interest expenses increased to 182 thousand SGD from 142 thousand SGD[105] - The company incurred capital expenditures of SGD 11,078,000 for property, plant, and equipment during the period[82] - The company received government grants totaling 12 thousand SGD for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 7 thousand SGD in 2024[104] - The cost of inventory recognized as cost of sales was 5,969 thousand SGD for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 5,301 thousand SGD in 2024[113]
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