Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the company recorded revenue of approximately HKD 195.1 million, a decrease of about 22.1% compared to approximately HKD 250.3 million for the same period in 2022[9][13]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately HKD 8.6 million or 20.5% to about HKD 33.3 million, while the overall gross margin slightly improved from 16.7% to 17.0% due to the activation of more advanced and automated production lines[15]. - Profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased to approximately HKD 5,400,000 from approximately HKD 12,900,000 for the same period in 2022, mainly due to a reduction in marketing revenue from eyewear products[24]. - Operating profit decreased to HKD 7,722,000, a decline of 41% from HKD 13,114,000 in the previous year[66]. - The group reported a period profit of approximately HKD 5,369,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, down from HKD 12,916,000 in the same period of 2022[94]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 2,253,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a profit of HKD 7,283,000 in the same period of 2022[71]. Cost and Expenses - The cost of sales decreased by approximately HKD 46.7 million or 22.4% to about HKD 161.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, consistent with the decline in sales volume[14]. - Other income decreased to approximately HKD 3.6 million, down by about HKD 500,000, primarily due to a reduction in product service fees[17]. - Selling and distribution expenses slightly increased by about HKD 100,000 or 2.7% to approximately HKD 7.3 million, attributed to higher travel costs from various exhibitions despite the decline in sales[19]. - Administrative and other operating expenses decreased by approximately HKD 1.6 million or 5.3% to about HKD 28.2 million, mainly due to more effective cost control measures[20]. - The group's financing costs increased from approximately HKD 300,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, to approximately HKD 1,100,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, mainly due to increased use of trade receivables factoring[21]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2023, the group's total assets were approximately HKD 254,200,000, with a net asset value of approximately HKD 184,300,000, and the debt-to-equity ratio increased to approximately 8.7% from about 1.1% at the end of 2022[25]. - The group's cash and bank balances increased to approximately HKD 51,500,000 as of June 30, 2023, from approximately HKD 46,400,000 at the end of 2022, primarily due to net cash generated from operating activities[26]. - The group had lease liabilities of approximately HKD 16,000,000 as of June 30, 2023, with a breakdown of liabilities due within one year at HKD 2,323,000, and those due in more than two years but less than five years at HKD 10,795,000[30]. - The current ratio as of June 30, 2023, was approximately 3.7 times, an increase of about 8.8% from approximately 3.4 times at the end of 2022[25]. - The quick ratio as of June 30, 2023, was approximately 2.5 times, an increase of about 8.7% from approximately 2.3 times at the end of 2022[25]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2023, the company had a total issued share capital of 500,000,000 shares[55]. - Major shareholders, including Mr. Guo Junhui and Mr. Guo Junyu, hold 275,952,000 shares each, representing approximately 55.19% of the company's equity[54]. - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2023[59]. - The company has confirmed that there are no other directors or senior executives with disclosable interests in the company's shares or related securities as of June 30, 2023[52]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the Stock Exchange Listing Rules and has complied with all applicable provisions as of June 30, 2023[47]. - The company is committed to maintaining high levels of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[47]. - The company aims to enhance transparency and accountability in its business strategies and policies[47]. - The company has recognized the importance of corporate governance in its operational framework to ensure shareholder protection[47]. Market Outlook - The company maintains a relatively conservative outlook on the global economic prospects, particularly in the Eurozone, and will continue to adjust marketing strategies accordingly[12]. - The global eyewear market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6.9% from 2023 to 2028, reaching a value of USD 222.1 billion by 2028[12]. - The company aims to diversify its business and revenue sources while continuing to develop and optimize its core eyewear business[12].
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