Financial Performance - The group recorded unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 57.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of about 40.8% compared to HKD 97.7 million for the same period in 2022[10]. - The loss attributable to owners of the company for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 9.2 million, compared to a profit of HKD 5.1 million for the same period in 2022[10]. - Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 13.8 million, down from HKD 20.4 million in the same period of 2022, representing a decline of approximately 32.5%[11]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 9,188,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net profit of HKD 5,080,000 in the same period of 2022[16]. - The company incurred a total comprehensive loss of HKD 9,128,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 5,247,000 for the same period in 2022[16]. - The group reported a basic loss per share of HKD 9,188, compared to a profit of HKD 5,080 for the same period last year[42]. - The decline in performance was primarily due to decreased revenue and gross profit, the cessation of COVID-19 related government subsidies, and increased rental expenses[66]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets decreased to HKD 40.7 million as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 51.9 million as of March 31, 2023[13]. - The company's total liabilities increased to HKD 38.8 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 34.4 million as of March 31, 2023[13]. - The net current asset value decreased significantly to HKD 1.9 million as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 17.5 million as of March 31, 2023[13]. - As of September 30, 2023, the total equity attributable to the company's owners decreased to HKD 24,596,000 from HKD 33,724,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 27%[14]. - The company's debt-to-equity ratio increased to approximately 86.6% as of September 30, 2023, up from 63.4% as of March 31, 2023[88]. Cash Flow and Financing - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 870,000, a significant improvement compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 9,417,000 in the same period of 2022[18]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 7.9 million as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 17.1 million as of March 31, 2023[13]. - The company’s financing costs increased to HKD 521,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 137,000 for the same period in 2022[11]. - Interest paid during the financing activities increased to HKD 511,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 110,000 in the same period of 2022[18]. - The company had outstanding bank borrowings of approximately HKD 20,432,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 21,291,000 as of March 31, 2023[55]. Operational Highlights - The company did not report any new product launches or significant market expansions during the reporting period[19]. - The company did not engage in any significant investments or acquisitions of subsidiaries or associates during the six months ended September 30, 2023[96]. - The group has not declared any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[40]. - The company has recognized a full impairment provision of approximately HKD 1,465,000 for receivables from a third party that filed for bankruptcy protection[47]. - The company faces significant risks including customer credit risk, reliance on major customers, and competition from manufacturers in South Asia and Southeast Asia[90]. Market Conditions - The apparel retail market has not fully recovered, facing challenges such as economic slowdown, high inflation, and rising interest rates[102]. - The group is taking cautious measures to control production costs to mitigate the pressure on profit margins[102]. - The group plans to develop its own retail brands and networks to diversify revenue sources[102]. Governance and Compliance - The board of directors did not recommend any dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[10]. - The Audit Committee has been established and consists of three independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Liu Youzhuan serving as the chairman[114]. - The Audit Committee reviewed the interim report and the unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended September 30, 2023, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[114].
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