Financial Performance - The group's consolidated revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, decreased by 20.47% to HKD 373 million, compared to HKD 469 million in the previous year[4] - The gross profit margin and net profit margin declined to 14.43% and -0.32%, respectively, from 17.53% and 1.13% in the previous year[4] - The ODM business revenue fell by 25.06% to HKD 293 million, accounting for 78.55% of the group's total revenue[5] - Revenue from the ODM business in Europe and the US decreased by 7.03% to HKD 172 million and by 39.76% to HKD 100 million, respectively[5] - The brand eyewear distribution business saw a revenue increase of 5.41% to HKD 78 million, representing 20.91% of total revenue[6] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 373,460,000, a decrease of 20.4% compared to HKD 469,444,000 for the same period in 2021[30] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 53,890,000, down 34.5% from HKD 82,315,000 year-on-year[30] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 2,026,000, compared to a profit of HKD 5,108,000 in the previous year[30] - The net loss for the period was HKD 1,191,000, a significant decline from a profit of HKD 5,288,000 in the prior year[30] - Total comprehensive loss for the period amounted to HKD 31,940,000, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 9,288,000 in the same period last year[31] Cash Flow and Financial Position - The group's cash flow from operations was HKD 4 million, with bank deposits and cash totaling HKD 308 million as of September 30, 2022[8] - The debt-to-equity ratio was 5.25%, indicating a stable financial position[8] - The net current assets and current ratio were approximately HKD 395 million and 2.67:1, respectively[9] - The net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 3,649,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022[39] - The company incurred a net cash outflow of HKD 10,610,000 from financing activities during the same period[40] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 307,766,000, a decrease from HKD 301,833,000 in the previous year[40] - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 759,015,000, down from HKD 798,048,000 as of March 31, 2022[35] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 236,731,000 from HKD 242,327,000 in the previous period[34] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board declared an interim special dividend of HKD 0.015 per share, maintaining the same level as the previous year[10] - The company plans to distribute an interim special dividend of HKD 0.015 per share, totaling HKD 3,942,000, consistent with the previous year[66] - The company paid dividends amounting to HKD 3,942,000 during the period[40] Operational Challenges and Future Outlook - The company anticipates a challenging and uncertain business environment due to high inflation, high interest rates, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, which are expected to adversely affect profitability in the future[15] - The company plans to enhance overall efficiency by improving production efficiency, strengthening budget control, and optimizing supply chain processes[15] - The company aims to maintain flexible production capacity to quickly adjust operations based on market demand and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions[15] - The company is committed to prudent management of fixed asset investments while continuing to invest in strategically important assets for future growth[15] - The company will introduce a more flexible product range to cater to changing consumer preferences and behaviors[16] - The company will continue to explore new sales channels and distribution partners for its eyewear distribution business[16] - The company emphasizes its strong financial position and product development capabilities in the eyewear industry to overcome future challenges[16] Employee and Governance - The company employed approximately 3,400 staff as of September 30, 2022, with compensation linked to performance and market conditions[12] - The company has adopted a policy for board member diversity, ensuring a balanced composition of different genders and professional backgrounds[21] - The company maintains a board consisting of one female director and seven male directors as of September 30, 2022[21] Shareholding Structure - As of September 30, 2022, United Vision International Limited holds 141,533,828 shares, representing 53.86% of the company's issued share capital[104] - David Michael Webb directly holds 9,640,000 shares and indirectly holds 16,782,000 shares through Preferable Situation Assets Limited, totaling 26,422,000 shares, which is 10.05% of the issued share capital[107] - FMR LLC holds 26,277,000 shares, accounting for 9.99% of the company's issued share capital[106] - Fidelity Puritan Trust directly holds 20,999,000 shares, representing 7.99% of the issued share capital[109] - Preferable Situation Assets Limited holds 18,346,000 shares, which is 6.98% of the issued share capital[108] - Yeo Seng Chong and Lim Mee Hwa each hold 13,160,000 shares, representing 5.01% of the issued share capital[104] - As of September 30, 2022, the company has no unexercised options under the old and 2004 share option schemes[97] - The maximum number of shares that can be issued under the 2014 share option scheme is 10% of the issued share capital as of August 22, 2014[97] - The Vision Trust, established by Gu Yi Yong and Gu Jia Yong, is the ultimate beneficiary of the shares held by United Vision International Limited[100] - As of September 30, 2022, no other directors or senior executives hold any shares or related interests in the company[100]
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