Financial Performance - The company reported total revenue of approximately HKD 30.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing a 121% increase compared to the previous period, which is equivalent to an increase of HKD 16.9 million[7]. - The net loss for the same period was HKD 38.5 million, with a gross profit margin of 20.6%[7]. - The operating loss for the six months was HKD 39,416,000, compared to an operating loss of HKD 15,761,000 in the previous year, reflecting increased operational challenges[51]. - The net loss before tax was HKD 38,471,000, which is a substantial increase from the net loss of HKD 14,279,000 in the prior year[51]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 0.62, compared to HKD 0.23 in the same period last year, indicating a worsening financial performance[51]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period reached HKD 508,828,000, up from HKD 54,539,000 in the previous year, indicating a substantial decline in financial performance[52]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 38,471,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a loss of HKD 14,279,000 in the same period of 2021, representing a significant increase in losses[52]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the sale of AI systems and related products reached HKD 22,353,000 in the first half of 2022, up from HKD 7,412,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase of about 201%[79]. - The company generated HKD 20,404,000 in revenue from Hong Kong, a substantial rise from HKD 2,121,000 in the prior year, reflecting an increase of approximately 867%[81]. - The cost of sales for the first half of 2022 was HKD 24,554,000, compared to HKD 7,878,000 in the same period of 2021, resulting in a significant increase of about 211%[85]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2022, the total shareholder equity was approximately HKD 1,715,780,000, down from HKD 2,224,046,000 as of December 31, 2021[18]. - The total assets amounted to approximately HKD 2,120,039,000, down from HKD 2,769,720,000 as of December 31, 2021[18]. - The group has a total bank borrowing of approximately HKD 158,564,000 as of June 30, 2022, with interest rates ranging from 6.7% to 7.4%[18]. - The company’s total liabilities amounted to HKD 404,259,000, down from HKD 545,674,000, indicating a decrease of approximately 26%[55]. - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 1,778,328,000 as of June 30, 2022, down from HKD 2,320,263,000 at the end of 2021, reflecting a reduction of approximately 23.4%[54]. Cash Flow - The net cash outflow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HKD (56,506) thousand, compared to HKD (128,513) thousand for the same period in 2021, indicating an improvement of 56%[60]. - The net cash outflow from investing activities was HKD (7,641) thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022, significantly lower than HKD 401,584 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a reduction of over 98%[60]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 213,048 thousand, up from HKD 101,542 thousand at the end of the previous year, representing a growth of 109%[60]. Employee and Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2022, the group had 86 employees, with approximately 19.1% holding a master's degree or higher, supporting innovation and development in core areas[15]. - The company’s major shareholder, Ms. Huang Weizi, holds 2,618,500,000 shares, representing approximately 42.53% of the issued share capital[41]. - Central Faith International Ltd. holds 972,981,013 shares, accounting for 15.80% of the total issued shares[41]. Investments and Acquisitions - As of June 30, 2022, the company held 56,282,860 shares of Guangqi Technology, representing approximately 2.61% of its issued shares[26]. - The book value of Guangqi Technology shares was HKD 1,138,607,000 as of June 30, 2022, accounting for 53.7% of the company's total assets[26]. - The company completed the acquisition of Guangqi Technology shares for a total consideration of HKD 300 million[24]. Research and Development - The company continues to focus on the research and development of core artificial intelligence technologies to provide integrated solutions for various vertical industries[8]. - The company has developed a series of core algorithms, smart wearable products, and system management platforms for vertical industry applications[10]. - The company aims to expand its applications into industrial testing, smart production management, and intelligent data analysis[10]. Financial Reporting and Compliance - The financial data presented is unaudited and was approved for publication by the board on August 30, 2022[62]. - The financial information is prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and is based on historical cost, except for certain financial assets measured at fair value[63]. - The company has adopted new accounting standards effective from January 1, 2022, but these did not have a significant impact on the financial position and performance[66]. Other Information - The company did not declare any interim dividends for the current period, consistent with the previous year[16]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the reporting period[47]. - There were no significant events occurring after the period ended June 30, 2022[135].
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