Financial Performance - The group recorded no revenue during the review period, compared to approximately HKD 200,000 in the same period last year, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 and the temporary closure of all casinos in Cambodia[6]. - The net loss for the period was approximately HKD 5,800,000, a decrease of about 72% from the net loss of approximately HKD 20,800,000 in the same period last year[6]. - The company recorded a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 5,846,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022[24]. - The company incurred a pre-tax loss of HKD 5,846,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 20,808,000 in the prior year[58]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 4.56, compared to HKD 16.22 in the previous year[58]. - The company reported a consolidated net loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 5,846,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022[73]. - The company reported a profit of HKD 11,407,000 from AR/VR and mobile gaming solutions, while the gaming and entertainment segment incurred a loss of HKD 6,750,000, resulting in a total profit of HKD 4,657,000[81]. - The company recognized other income of HKD 109,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, primarily from government subsidies related to COVID-19, compared to HKD 6,000 in the previous year[87]. Assets and Liabilities - The group’s total liabilities as of September 30, 2022, amounted to approximately HKD 32,500,000, an increase of about HKD 5,800,000 from approximately HKD 26,700,000 as of March 31, 2022[7]. - The total assets of the group as of September 30, 2022, were approximately HKD 100,600,000, down from approximately HKD 133,600,000 as of March 31, 2022[13]. - The group’s debt-to-asset ratio was approximately 132.3% as of September 30, 2022, compared to approximately 120.0% as of March 31, 2022[15]. - As of September 30, 2022, the company had a net current liability of approximately HKD 63,926,000[24]. - The total equity as of September 30, 2022, was HKD (32,516,000), compared to HKD (26,670,000) as of March 31, 2022[61]. - The company reported a total liability of HKD 133,086,000 as of September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 160,225,000 as of March 31, 2022[84]. Cash Flow and Financing - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 7,330,000, an improvement from HKD 8,258,000 in the same period of 2021[66]. - The net cash generated from financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 7,363,000, compared to HKD 8,435,000 in the previous year[66]. - The total cash and cash equivalents increased by HKD 33,000, reaching HKD 3,789,000 as of September 30, 2022, up from HKD 3,678,000 a year earlier[66]. - The company received a loan of HKD 12,305,000 from Mr. Wu, which is included in other borrowings[24]. - The company is considering debt restructuring to reduce its liabilities and is seeking legal advice on the matter[26]. - The company has not yet discussed the possibility of converting the HKD 50,000,000 convertible bonds into equity with the bondholder[75]. Business Operations and Strategy - The company plans to resume its public gaming table operations by November 30, 2022, with financial contributions expected to begin in 2023[21]. - The company is in discussions to extend the deadline for the transfer agreement related to its gaming table business due to the need for additional time to implement legal opinions and valuations[19]. - The company is exploring business restructuring and new opportunities to promote sustainable development amid market uncertainties[22]. - The company plans to reopen new gaming tables by December 2022, focusing on its core gaming business[27]. - The company maintains a cautious optimism regarding future development while monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely[27]. Shareholder and Management Information - Major shareholders include Zheng Huimin with 9,621,212 shares (7.50%), Huang Weiqiang with 8,690,000 shares (6.78%), and Huang Jin Hua with 8,254,212 shares (6.44%)[43]. - The company emphasizes competitive compensation to retain talented employees and participates in a mandatory provident fund scheme in Hong Kong[32]. - The total compensation for key management personnel was HKD 899,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, slightly up from HKD 897,000 in the previous period[123]. - The company has confirmed the independence of all current independent non-executive directors[53]. - The board will regularly review the effectiveness of the arrangement where the chairman also serves as the CEO[53]. Stock Options and Securities - The company granted a total of 4,218 thousand stock options during the review period[48]. - The exercise price for stock options granted in 2013 was adjusted from HKD 0.077 to HKD 1.540 due to a share consolidation[49]. - The exercise price for stock options granted in 2016 was adjusted from HKD 0.459 to HKD 3.70[49]. - The exercise price for stock options granted in 2017 was set at HKD 2.80, with a total of 610 thousand options granted[48]. - The exercise price for stock options granted in 2018 was set at HKD 2.00, with a total of 800 thousand options granted[48]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the review period[50]. - The stock options granted to employees have specific exercise periods ranging from 2013 to 2028[48]. - The company has adopted strict written guidelines for employee trading of its securities[51]. Economic and Market Context - In the first half of 2022, Cambodia received over 500,000 international tourists, representing an 84.8% decrease compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019[16]. - As of June 30, 2022, only 20 out of over 200 casinos in Cambodia were operational, highlighting significant operational challenges for casino operators[16]. - As of November 8, 2022, 95.1% of Cambodia's population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading to the lifting of travel restrictions[27]. - The Cambodian economy is projected to grow by approximately 5.1% in 2022 and 6.2% in 2023, supported by favorable developments[27].
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