Revenue Growth - Retail segment revenue increased by approximately 41.8% to about HKD 272.9 million, driven by live sales, particularly in the Chinese market[12] - The manufacturing segment reported a 38.4% increase in procurement orders from external clients, generating segment revenue of approximately HKD 652.3 million and a segment profit of about HKD 31.2 million[15] - The group's revenue increased by approximately 39.1% from about HKD 670.7 million to approximately HKD 932.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to increased demand from manufacturing and retail business clients[25] - Total revenue for the retail segment was HKD 272,898,000, while manufacturing generated HKD 652,251,000, and property investment contributed HKD 7,473,000, leading to a total revenue of HKD 932,622,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2021[117] - The company reported a significant increase in external customer sales compared to the previous year, with a rise from HKD 670,707,000 to HKD 932,622,000, reflecting a growth of approximately 39%[119] Profitability - Gross profit increased by approximately 56.9% from about HKD 164.9 million to approximately HKD 258.7 million, with the gross margin improving from 24.6% to 27.7% due to higher prices paid by manufacturing clients and improved retail conditions[27] - The group recorded a net profit of approximately HKD 6.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021, a turnaround from a loss of approximately HKD 89.9 million in the same period of the previous year[34] - The profit before tax from continuing operations was HKD 54,571, compared to a loss of HKD 58,840 in the previous year, marking a turnaround in performance[88] - The company reported a profit attributable to owners of the company of HKD 6,655, compared to a loss of HKD 87,837 in the previous year[89] - The company reported a profit of HKD 6,538,000 for the year 2021, a significant improvement compared to a loss of HKD 89,852,000 in 2020[92] Cost Management - The cost of sales rose by approximately 33.2% from about HKD 505.8 million to approximately HKD 673.9 million for the same period, aligning with the revenue increase[26] - The company is optimizing costs to sustain considerable returns despite rising labor costs and increasing competition[17] - Employee benefits expenses totaled HKD 224,720,000, up from HKD 205,886,000 year-over-year[139] Market Expansion - The company has acquired exclusive distribution and operational rights for the global brand Cole Haan in mainland China and Hong Kong, expanding its brand portfolio[14] - The company is focusing future store openings in Chinese cities to capitalize on the growing demand in the retail sector[14] - The company has diversified its market coverage, achieving a more balanced revenue distribution across North America, Europe, and Asia[17] - Revenue from North America increased to HKD 205,806,000, up 86% from HKD 110,409,000 year-over-year[126] - Revenue from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan reached HKD 409,318,000, a 45% increase compared to HKD 282,406,000 in the previous year[126] Operational Efficiency - The company established its own live sales team and has successfully entered live sales channels such as TikTok and Tmall, achieving satisfactory results[14] - The group plans to enhance its manufacturing, design, and R&D capabilities for bags, small leather goods, and travel products to meet diverse client needs[22] - The group aims to strengthen online sales and develop a new retail model that integrates online and offline sales channels[21] - The company is adopting a cautious and agile approach to operations while retaining liquidity in anticipation of pandemic stabilization[14] - The company is focused on resource allocation and performance evaluation across its business segments to enhance operational efficiency[113] Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2021, amounted to approximately HKD 329.1 million, compared to HKD 477.8 million as of June 30, 2021[49] - The group's debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2021, was approximately 6.7%, up from 3.5% as of June 30, 2021[49] - The company's total liabilities as of December 31, 2021, included trade payables of HKD 15,824,000 and other payables of HKD 25,643,000[150] - The net asset value of the company was HKD 1,763,880,000, an increase from HKD 1,748,735,000[95] - The company's current liabilities totaled HKD 567,422,000, reflecting an increase from HKD 516,967,000[93] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a set of corporate governance practices that comply with the requirements of the Corporate Governance Code, ensuring transparency and accountability to shareholders[69] - The company has established an Audit Committee responsible for reviewing and supervising the financial reporting system, risk management, and internal control procedures[70] - All directors confirmed compliance with the standards set out in the Corporate Governance Code for the six months ending December 31, 2021[68] - The company has formed an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee to oversee policies related to workplace quality, environmental protection, operational practices, and community engagement[75] Discontinued Operations - The company has terminated operations related to Sitoy AT Holdings Company, and the financials do not include any amounts from this discontinued operation[114] - The loss from discontinued operations during the period was approximately HKD 37.5 million, compared to a loss of HKD 38.1 million in the same period of 2020[37] - The basic and diluted loss per share from discontinued operations was HKD 3.88 for the six months ended December 31, 2021, unchanged from the previous year[153] - The company reported a total loss attributable to equity holders of the parent from discontinued operations of HKD 37,340,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2021[153] Cash Flow - The net cash flow used in operating activities was HKD (81,260,000) for the six months ended December 31, 2021, compared to HKD 28,009,000 in the previous year[102] - The net cash flow from financing activities was HKD 181,157,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2021, while it was HKD (200,384,000) in the same period of 2020[104] - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 344,900,000, down from HKD 461,760,000 at the end of 2020[104] Shareholder Information - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended December 31, 2021, is HKD 0.02 per ordinary share, consistent with the interim dividend for the same period in 2020[59] - The total number of issued ordinary shares for calculating basic earnings per share was 962,702,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2021, compared to 962,506,348 for the same period in 2020[160] - The company holds 2,728,000 treasury shares, representing approximately 0.28% of the issued shares as of the reporting date[181]
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