Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$34,138,000, a decrease from HK$42,845,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a decline of approximately 20.3%[3] - Gross profit for the period was HK$1,410,000, down from HK$1,867,000 in 2022, indicating a decrease of about 24.4%[3] - Loss before tax for the six months was HK$5,734,000, compared to a loss of HK$6,040,000 in the prior year, showing an improvement of approximately 5.1%[3] - Total loss for the period was HK$26,949,000, slightly better than the loss of HK$28,822,000 reported in the same period last year, reflecting a reduction of about 6.5%[3] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HK$19,877,000 for the period, compared to HK$22,500,000 in 2022, marking a decrease of approximately 11.7%[5] - The loss per share for the period was HK(1.36) cents, an improvement from HK(1.54) cents in the same period of the previous year[5] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HK$27,427,000, with a significant loss attributed to the Lending Business[80] - The Group's loss before tax for the period was HK$5,734,000, reflecting challenges in operational performance[101] - The Group recorded a loss of approximately HK$26,949,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, compared to a loss of approximately HK$28,822,000 for the same period in 2022, primarily due to operational losses in the fintech business[189] Discontinued Operations - Discontinued operations resulted in a loss of HK$21,215,000, compared to HK$22,782,000 in the prior year, indicating a decrease of about 6.9%[3] - Revenue from discontinued operations was HK$3,005,000, with a gross profit of HK$3,004,000, compared to HK$1,039,000 in revenue and HK$701,000 in gross profit for the previous year[124] - The fintech business was disposed of on October 5, 2023, with assets and liabilities reclassified as "Assets classified as held for sale" and "Liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale"[69] - The Group partially disposed of its fintech business on October 5, 2023, resulting in a loss of control over 18.6% of Brillink Holdings Limited[95] - The Group completed the disposal of an 18.6% shareholding in Brillink Holdings Limited for HK$184.9 million on 5 October 2023[184] Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets as of 30 September 2023 were HK$605,000, compared to HK$14,415,000 as of 31 March 2023[16] - Current assets totaled HK$199,020,000 as of 30 September 2023, an increase from HK$154,349,000 as of 31 March 2023[16] - Total current liabilities amounted to HK$119,844,000 as of 30 September 2023, compared to HK$61,491,000 as of 31 March 2023[19] - Net assets as of 30 September 2023 were HK$21,632,000, down from HK$49,059,000 as of 31 March 2023[19] - The Group's total assets as of September 30, 2023, were reported at HK$741,120,000, reflecting a decrease from previous periods[80] - The Group's total liabilities rose to HK$177,993,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HK$119,705,000 as of March 31, 2023[114] - The Group's cash and cash equivalents related to the fintech business amount to approximately HK$83,311,000, included in the assets classified as held for sale[156] Cash Flow - Net cash used in operating activities for the six months was HK$22,362,000, compared to HK$2,809,000 in the previous year[83] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period were HK$8,541,000, a decrease from HK$76,916,000 at the beginning of the period[83] - The net cash generated from financing activities was HK$18,874,000, indicating a positive cash flow from financing despite operational losses[83] - Total cash and cash equivalents decreased to approximately HK$8,541,000 as at 30 September 2023, down from HK$45,089,000 as at 31 March 2023, mainly due to net cash used in discontinuing operations[190] Expenses - The company incurred finance costs of HK$220,000, significantly higher than HK$49,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase of approximately 348.9%[3] - Administrative expenses for the period were HK$5,968,000, up from HK$4,900,000 in 2022, reflecting an increase of about 21.8%[3] - Employee benefits expenses for the period were HK$1,945,000, a decrease from HK$2,141,000 in the previous year[120] - Selling expenses decreased by approximately HK$65,000 from approximately HK$79,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2022 to approximately HK$14,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, primarily due to reduced marketing costs in the Jewellery Business[189] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately HK$1,068,000, from approximately HK$4,900,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2022 to approximately HK$5,968,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, mainly due to higher legal and professional fees[189] Shareholder Information - The Board does not recommend the payment of any interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2023[12] - The company's share capital remains unchanged at HK$145,724,000 as of both September 30, 2023, and March 31, 2023[178] - The share premium account is distributable to shareholders provided the company can pay off its debts as they fall due[67] Committees and Governance - The company established three committees: Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, and Audit Committee to oversee specific aspects of its affairs[46] - The company has a remuneration committee that advises on the compensation policies for all directors and senior management[47] Accounting Policies - The Group's unaudited consolidated results are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRSs) and presented in Hong Kong dollars, with all values rounded to the nearest thousand[71] - The Group has not adopted or early adopted new amendments to HKFRSs that are relevant to the Group but not yet effective, and is currently assessing their impact[72] - The adoption of new amendments to HKFRSs had no significant effect on the financial results of the current period[72] - The Group's accounting policies are consistent with those adopted in the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023[71] Inventory and Receivables - The Group's finished goods inventory as of September 30, 2023, is HK$9,902,000, a decrease from HK$16,816,000 as of March 31, 2023[131] - The aging analysis of the Group's loan receivables indicates that the total outstanding principal amount before credit loss provisions was HK$15,926,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HK$25,855,000 as of March 31, 2023[151] - The aging analysis of trade receivables indicates that the company has receivables due within three months amounting to HK$12,151,000[167] Strategic Focus - The Group's strategic focus remains on expanding its Gold and Jewellery and Lending businesses while managing the transition of its fintech operations[86]
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