Financial Performance - For the nine months ended December 31, 2021, the consolidated revenue was approximately HKD 130.6 million, a decrease of about 4.8% compared to approximately HKD 137.2 million for the same period last year[3]. - The loss attributable to the owners of the company for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was approximately HKD 11.5 million, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 6.7 million for the same period last year[3]. - The gross profit margin for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was approximately 57.1%, down from 60.5% in the same period last year[5]. - The company reported a loss per share of HKD (2.21) for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, compared to earnings per share of HKD 1.28 for the same period last year[5]. - The total comprehensive loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was approximately HKD 12.7 million, compared to a total comprehensive income of approximately HKD 5.3 million for the same period last year[7]. - The operating loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, was approximately HKD 6.8 million, compared to an operating profit of approximately HKD 13.2 million for the same period last year[5]. - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 11,534,000 for the period, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 6,672,000 in 2020[19]. - The group recorded revenue of approximately HKD 130.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of about 4.8% compared to HKD 137.2 million in the same period last year[41]. - The group reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 11.5 million, compared to a profit of HKD 6.7 million in the previous year, primarily due to a decrease in other income and increased operating expenses[41]. - The gross profit margin decreased to 57% from 60% in the previous year, mainly due to rising food ingredient costs[42]. - Total operating expenses decreased by approximately 3.6% to about HKD 84.4 million, consistent with the revenue decline, due to strict cost control measures implemented during the reporting period[42]. Assets and Liabilities - The company’s total assets as of December 31, 2021, were approximately HKD 41.7 million[9]. - The net liabilities of the sold Townsman Group included total assets of HKD 7,191,000 and total liabilities of HKD 6,328,000[16]. - The company assessed its ability to continue as a going concern, despite having net current liabilities of approximately HKD 85,645,000 as of December 31, 2021[12]. - The company expects to have sufficient financial resources to meet its financial obligations in the foreseeable future[12]. Market and Business Strategy - The company plans to explore new market expansion opportunities and enhance its product offerings in the upcoming quarters[5]. - The company acquired 70% of Huayin (Shenzhen) Biotechnology Co., enhancing its healthcare business and product development capabilities[31]. - The company plans to expand its Italian Tomato brand, having opened 4 new cake shops and closed 1 café, resulting in a total of 29 cake shops and 5 cafés in Hong Kong[28]. - The company is exploring partnerships to expand sales channels and enhance brand promotion through various marketing activities[32]. - The group plans to establish a joint venture with industry experts to develop and sell oral care products, holding a 51% stake in the new company[38]. - The group aims to enhance its online brand promotion and leverage its internal live streaming team to maintain business growth and brand recognition in the healthcare sector[38]. - The group is exploring partnerships with various e-commerce platforms to capitalize on the growing online shopping trend in China, where e-commerce sales are expected to grow by 11% in 2022[37]. - The group will continue to integrate online and offline sales strategies in its healthcare business to strengthen its market position and drive sales growth[38]. Corporate Governance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the financial reports and accounts for the nine months ending December 31, 2021[60]. - The company confirmed that all directors complied with the trading standards regarding securities transactions during the nine-month period ending December 31, 2021[61]. - The company adheres to high standards of corporate governance and continuously reviews and improves its governance practices[63]. - The board of directors includes executive directors Mr. Huang Chao and Mr. Wu Xiaowen, along with independent non-executive directors Mr. Chen Yiping, Mr. Yang Haiyu, and Mr. Zeng Shiquan[64]. Economic Environment - The global economic recovery is threatened by the Omicron variant, with a growth forecast of only 0.7% in the last quarter of 2021[23]. - Hong Kong's retail sales increased by 7.1% year-on-year in November, with a total value of HKD 24.5 billion in the third quarter of 2021, representing a 43.8% increase compared to the same period last year[25]. - The Chinese skincare market is projected to reach nearly RMB 400 billion by 2025, driven by rising disposable income and consumer demand[27]. - The Hong Kong economy is expected to grow by 3% in 2022, following a strong 6.4% growth in 2021, contingent on stable local pandemic conditions[34]. Operational Challenges - The company incurred a foreign exchange loss of approximately HKD 1.2 million during the nine months ended December 31, 2021[7]. - Labor supply shortages are a significant challenge in the restaurant industry, impacting service quality at the Ginza Meirin restaurant[29]. - The company adopted a conservative approach in the e-cigarette business due to ongoing regulatory scrutiny in China, opting to monitor market conditions before making strategic adjustments[32]. Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2021, the total number of issued voting shares of the company was 4,166,175,000[51]. - Hanbo Holdings Limited held 2,375,096,529 shares, representing approximately 57.01% of the total shares[51]. - Mr. Tang Shengming held convertible bonds with an outstanding principal amount of HKD 40,000,000, which could convert into 571,428,571 shares, equating to about 13.72% of the total shares upon full conversion[51]. - The company has adopted a share option scheme to incentivize participants, allowing them to purchase shares up to a maximum of 30% of the issued share capital[54]. - No share options were granted, exercised, lapsed, or cancelled during the reporting period, and there were no unexercised options as of December 31, 2021[58].
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