Financial Performance - Turnover for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HK$2.2 million, a decrease of 82.0% compared to HK$12.2 million for the same period in 2021[13] - Gross loss for 1H2022 amounted to HK$11.0 million, compared to a gross profit of HK$0.1 million in 1H2021[13] - Loss for the period reached HK$49.9 million, which is a 40.0% increase from the loss of HK$35.6 million in 1H2021[13] - The segment profit for branded sales was HK$0.7 million, while the total loss before taxation for the group was HK$49.9 million, compared to a loss of HK$35.6 million in the prior year, indicating a worsening financial performance[56][67] - The Group incurred unallocated expenses of HK$37.1 million in the first half of 2022, compared to HK$33.4 million in the same period of 2021, reflecting rising operational costs[56] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses increased to HK$37.1 million in 1H2022, up from HK$33.4 million in 1H2021, representing a rise of 11.0%[13] - Total operating expenses for 1H2022 were HK$37.1 million, up from HK$33.4 million in 1H2021, including one-off administrative expenses of approximately HK$6.3 million due to downsizing[81] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to HK$2.6 million as of June 30, 2022, from HK$49.5 million at the end of 2021[15] - Net cash used in operating activities was HK$30.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to HK$36.1 million in the same period of 2021[20] - Net cash used in financing activities was HK$16.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net cash inflow of HK$30.1 million in the same period of 2021[20] - The Group's bank balances and cash, including restricted balances, decreased to HK$6.1 million as of June 30, 2022, down from HK$52.9 million as of December 31, 2021[103][108] Liabilities and Equity - Total current liabilities amounted to HK$300.6 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to HK$322.6 million at the end of 2021, indicating a reduction of 6.8%[15] - Net current liabilities increased to HK$281.3 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to HK$252.4 million at the end of 2021[15] - As of June 30, 2022, the Group's total liabilities exceeded total assets by approximately HK$343.6 million[30] - The Group's equity attributable to owners of the Company was HK$343.7 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to HK$305.7 million as of December 31, 2021[18] Employee and Compensation - As of June 30, 2022, the Group had approximately 100 employees, a significant decrease from approximately 378 employees as of June 30, 2021[125] - The Group's remuneration policy aims to provide market-rate compensation packages to attract and retain high-quality employees[126] - The company provides a competitive compensation package, including base salary, double pay, and additional benefits such as retirement plans and medical insurance, reviewed annually[127] Corporate Governance - The company complied with most principles of the Corporate Governance Code, with some deviations noted[146] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for securities transactions by directors, confirming compliance with required standards throughout the first half of 2022[138] - The Audit Committee, comprising three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited financial results for the first half of 2022[158] Legal and Compliance Issues - The Group faced a legal claim for unpaid rental fees amounting to approximately HK$20.4 million, with a court ruling requiring payment of approximately HK$12.4 million[119][123] - The Group was ordered to pay approximately HK$2.8 million in compensation related to labor contract dismissals[120][125] - A subsidiary of the company faced a petition for winding up due to insolvency, scheduled for hearing on November 9, 2022[129] Future Outlook and Strategies - The Group is implementing measures to tighten cost controls over operating expenses to enhance profitability and improve future cash flow[33] - The Group is actively negotiating with financial institutions for new financing arrangements to meet future working capital needs[39] - The Group is exploring alternative sources of financing to support its operations[39] - The management is actively exploring domestic sales channels and conducting R&D for new products under the OS brand[88][95] - The Group aims to expand online sales channels for the OS brand by negotiating with e-commerce partners[89]
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