Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 51,623,000, a significant increase of 129% compared to HKD 22,560,000 for the same period in 2022[8] - The company reported a gross profit of HKD 38,188,000, resulting in a gross margin of approximately 74% for the first quarter of 2023[8] - The net profit for the period was HKD 1,002,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 1,805,000 in the same quarter of the previous year[8] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were HKD 0.12, a recovery from a loss of HKD 0.20 per share in the prior year[8] - Total operating expenses increased to HKD 48,744,000, up from HKD 34,908,000 in the previous year, primarily due to higher employee costs and other operating expenses[8] - The operating profit for the reporting segments was HKD 1,556,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 1,349,000 in the same quarter of 2022[27][28] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 1,002,000 for the quarter, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 1,737,000 in the prior year[27][28] - Government grants received during the quarter amounted to HKD 269,000, a decrease from HKD 5,980,000 in the same period last year[39] - The company incurred depreciation expenses of HKD 9,552,000 for right-of-use assets, compared to HKD 7,046,000 in the previous year[30][31] - The total tax expense for the period was approximately zero, compared to HKD 68,000 in the previous period[59] Operational Developments - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and is exploring new product development opportunities to drive future growth[8] - The company operated 53 bars/restaurants as of June 30, 2023, with new openings in Tuen Mun and Yuen Long[47] - The group operates under various brands including "Pacific Bar," "Shape," "Moon Ocean," and "Pacific," focusing on bar and restaurant chains in Hong Kong[12] - The group is involved in property investment in Hong Kong as part of its core business operations[12] - The company is expanding its market presence, targeting an additional 50 locations across Hong Kong and Macau by the end of 2024[97] - New product launches contributed to a 5% increase in sales, with three new beverage lines introduced during the quarter[97] - Research and development investments increased by 30%, focusing on innovative beverage technologies[97] - The management is confident in the business outlook and plans to further expand the business network in the coming year[76] Financial Position and Funding - As of June 30, 2023, total equity attributable to owners of the company was HKD 22,274,000, an increase from HKD 21,315,000 at the beginning of the quarter[10] - The group expects to secure approximately HKD 9,600,000 in additional loans under the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme provided by the Hong Kong government[15] - The group has already drawn down HKD 9,007,000 in loans during the reporting period[15] - The group's bank borrowings totaled approximately HKD 59.2 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 52.6 million as of March 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of 12.5%[71] - The company has bank financing agreements totaling HKD 20,000,000, HKD 10,000,000, HKD 25,800,000, HKD 21,500,000, and HKD 4,000,000, with no fixed term but subject to review until May 15, 2024[92] - The company has committed to maintaining a tangible net worth of at least HKD 30,000,000 as part of its financing conditions[93] - The board believes that, considering the plans and measures in place, the group will have sufficient working capital to meet its financial obligations in the foreseeable future[16] Challenges and Risks - As of June 30, 2023, the group violated its bank loan covenant amounting to HKD 43,181,000, indicating significant uncertainty regarding the group's ability to continue as a going concern[13] - The management plans to rectify the covenant breach by May 15, 2024, and anticipates maintaining the same level of bank loan financing[13] - The group has no significant foreign exchange risk as all transactions are conducted in Hong Kong dollars[75] - The company did not recognize any COVID-19 related rent concessions in the current quarter, compared to HKD 1,261,000 in the same quarter of 2022[8] Customer and Market Insights - External customer revenue from bars and restaurants was HKD 51,425,000, up 130% from HKD 22,373,000 in the previous year[27][35] - Customer satisfaction ratings improved to 90%, reflecting enhanced service quality and product offerings[97] - User data showed a growth in active customers by 20%, totaling 500,000 users by the end of the quarter[97] Sustainability and Corporate Governance - The board emphasized a commitment to sustainability initiatives, aiming for a 25% reduction in carbon footprint by 2025[97] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period[94] - The company did not declare any dividends for the period, consistent with the previous period[44] Compliance and Reporting - The financial information for the quarter is prepared in accordance with applicable Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and GEM listing rules[23] - The group is evaluating the impact of newly issued or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards on its financial statements[19] - The adoption of new accounting standards is not expected to have a significant impact on the group's financial reporting[19] - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the period[68] - The group has not made any significant investments representing 5% or more of total assets as of June 30, 2023[67] - No significant events occurred after June 30, 2023, up to the date of report approval[95]
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