Financial Performance - The consolidated revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was approximately HKD 78.4 million, a decrease of about 6.3% compared to approximately HKD 83.7 million for the same period last year[3]. - The loss attributable to the owners of the company decreased from HKD 8.4 million in the previous year to HKD 3.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022[3]. - Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 45.0 million, compared to HKD 47.2 million for the same period last year[5]. - Operating loss for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 2.3 million, an improvement from an operating loss of HKD 5.8 million in the previous year[5]. - Total comprehensive loss for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 3.0 million, compared to HKD 9.3 million for the same period last year[7]. - The company reported a basic loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 0.73, improved from HKD 1.61 in the previous year[5]. - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 2,756,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of HKD 2,800,000 in the same period last year, indicating a slight improvement[22]. - The company reported a basic loss attributable to owners of HKD 3,798,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 8,359,000 in the same period of 2021[25]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance of HKD 38.6 million as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 51.5 million as of March 31, 2022[9]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 38,631,000 as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 54,135,000 at the same time last year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 28.6%[16]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 1,343,000, compared to a net outflow of HKD 8,472,000 in the same period last year[16]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD 12,580,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 8,274,000 in the previous year, indicating increased financing needs[16]. - The company’s total liabilities as of September 30, 2022, were approximately HKD 109,106,000, which raises concerns regarding liquidity and financial stability[19]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets decreased from HKD 33.7 million as of March 31, 2022, to HKD 21.0 million as of September 30, 2022[9]. - Current liabilities totaled HKD 160.4 million as of September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 172.8 million as of March 31, 2022[9]. - Trade receivables, net of loss allowance, amounted to HKD 16,689,000 as of September 30, 2022, a decrease from HKD 17,582,000 as of March 31, 2022[27]. - The aging analysis of trade receivables shows that HKD 2,703,000 was neither overdue nor impaired as of September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 1,884,000 as of March 31, 2022[32]. - The company has a loss allowance of HKD 478,000 for trade receivables, unchanged from March 31, 2022[29]. - The company’s debt-to-asset ratio was 215% as of September 30, 2022, compared to 193% on March 31, 2022, indicating a significant increase in liabilities relative to total assets[71]. Business Operations and Market Conditions - The company’s revenue from providing catering services and selling healthcare products was HKD 78,424,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, down from HKD 83,677,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decline in sales[21]. - The restaurant industry in Hong Kong generated revenue of approximately HKD 22 billion in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 5.4% year-on-year[54]. - The consumer price index in Hong Kong increased by 1.9% year-on-year in August 2022, with basic food prices rising by 4.7%[54]. - The restaurant confidence index in Hong Kong showed a slight increase, with 39% of surveyed restaurants expressing optimism about the industry outlook, up from 34% in the previous quarter[54]. - The global healthcare market is expected to reach $59.7 billion in 2022, with a market size of approximately $18.63 billion, primarily driven by the Chinese market[55]. - The oral care market in China is projected to generate $6.21 billion in revenue in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.85% from 2022 to 2026[55]. - The restaurant business has been adversely affected by COVID-19 measures, but the company plans to expand its Italian Tomato brand, which currently has 5 cafes and 30 cake shops in Hong Kong[60]. Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to increase the number of stores for Italian Tomato, contingent on lease agreements, while exploring outsourcing some production processes to reduce costs[60]. - The company plans to enhance its marketing strategies and improve its mobile app to provide a better user experience and expand its customer base[65]. - The company has successfully launched antibacterial toothpaste, which began sales in the first half of the fiscal year through online and offline channels[57]. - The company completed two phases of oral care business development, including store positioning and marketing activities to enhance brand awareness[57]. - The company continues to explore potential growth opportunities in the healthcare sector, leveraging existing resources and business networks to expand its market presence[68]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company has maintained high standards of corporate governance and has complied with the GEM Listing Rules during the six months ended September 30, 2022[104]. - The audit committee has held two meetings to review and recommend the approval of the interim report and accounts for the six months ended September 30, 2022[102]. - The company confirms that all directors have complied with the trading standards and the code of conduct regarding securities transactions during the six months ended September 30, 2022[103]. - As of September 30, 2022, the company had a total of 520,771,875 shares issued, with major shareholder Hanbo Holdings Limited owning 296,887,066 shares, representing approximately 57.01% of the total[91]. - Ms. Huang Li, the beneficial owner of Hanbo Holdings Limited, controls 296,887,066 shares, equating to 57.01% of the total issued shares[91]. - The company has adopted a share option scheme to incentivize participants to contribute to the company's success, with a maximum limit of 30% of the issued share capital for options granted[93][94].
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