Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 326.83 million, representing a 38.0% increase compared to HKD 236.85 million for the same period in 2022[4]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the period was HKD 109.29 million, reflecting a 92.8% increase from HKD 56.68 million in the previous year[4]. - Profit attributable to equity holders increased by 189.7% to HKD 62.46 million, with a profit margin of 19.1%[4]. - The company achieved a gross profit margin of 52.4%, up from 36.1% in the prior year[4]. - The total revenue for the brand healthcare business reached HKD 326.8 million, a substantial increase of 38.0% compared to the previous period, with a gross profit of HKD 171.1 million, up 100.1%[33]. - The gross profit margin improved significantly from 36.1% in the mid-2023 fiscal year to 52.4% in the mid-2024 fiscal year[33]. - The company's operating profit increased significantly by HKD 52.7 million or 159.2% to HKD 85.8 million, primarily due to an increase in gross profit[44]. - Net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 64.53 million, up from HKD 23.10 million in the previous year, reflecting an increase of 179.5%[142]. - Operating profit for the six months was HKD 85.80 million, compared to HKD 33.07 million in the previous year, marking a significant increase[142]. Revenue Growth - Brand drug revenue increased by 85.5% to HKD 105.55 million, while health supplements revenue surged by 107.2% to HKD 34.97 million[4]. - The brand medicine segment recorded an impressive revenue growth of 85.4%, primarily due to the outstanding performance of the Heji Gong product[33]. - The health care products segment achieved a remarkable growth of 107.1%, attributed to proactive responses to the new normal post-pandemic and market recovery[36]. - Revenue from Hong Kong, the main source of income, accounted for 68% of total revenue, with a substantial increase of HKD 71.6 million compared to the previous period[42]. - Revenue from mainland China increased by HKD 16.2 million during the reporting period, driven by growth in cross-border e-commerce platforms[42]. - The retail market's total sales value is estimated to have grown by 19.3% in the first eight months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022[33]. - The concentrated Chinese medicine granules business maintained double-digit growth, supported by the increasing public acceptance of traditional Chinese medicine services[35]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company is expanding its Oncotype DX business into Macau to tap into market potential and enhance patient recruitment[16]. - The company plans to expand its product offerings in the cross-border e-commerce market through distributor channels in the second half of the fiscal year[37]. - The company is set to launch its Tmall flagship store in the fourth quarter of 2023 to enhance brand image and expand its consumer base in mainland China[37]. - The company aims to strengthen its market position in the gastrointestinal traditional medicine sector and attract younger consumers through innovative advertising campaigns[170]. - The company is focusing on expanding local and cross-border e-commerce platforms and exploring opportunities in the traditional Chinese medicine sector in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area[197]. Product Development and Marketing - The company is actively developing new products in its concentrated Chinese medicine granules portfolio to meet increasing demand[18]. - A new advertising campaign for the Flying Eagle oil product has significantly boosted sales and brand awareness[15]. - The company has invested significant resources in brand marketing and management to enhance brand appeal and recognition[103]. - The company completed the acquisition of two health supplement brands, Seasons and Slimming Expert, to expand its market share in the health supplement retail sector[196]. - The company is preparing to launch a series of new products in the coming year to meet changing health needs and enhance profitability[196]. Financial Position and Management - The total assets increased by 2.1% to HKD 1,433.2 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,403.1 million on March 31, 2023[26]. - Total liabilities rose by 2.9% to HKD 382.9 million from HKD 372.1 million[26]. - The equity attributable to owners increased by 1.9% to HKD 1,050.3 million from HKD 1,031.0 million[26]. - The net capital debt ratio increased from 0.3% to 1.0% due to dividend payments and repayment of bank loans[53]. - The company has maintained a conservative capital management approach, ensuring a solid foundation for future business development and acquisitions[80]. - The company emphasizes the importance of risk management for operational efficiency and effectiveness, with management assisting the board in evaluating significant business risks[104]. Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Lincoln's Hill with 35.98% and Queenshill with 13.48% of the issued share capital[94]. - The company repurchased a total of 16,314,000 shares at an approximate cost of HKD 19.4 million, which were cancelled during the reporting period[109]. - As of September 30, 2023, the company had 504,523,346 shares held by its directors, representing approximately 56.22% of the total issued share capital[112]. - The share award plan allows the trustee to purchase existing shares from the market, which will be held in trust until the awarded shares vest to selected participants[100]. - The company has a share incentive plan that includes employees, directors, and consultants who contribute to the group[136]. Regulatory and Compliance - The company has not encountered any significant regulatory non-compliance regarding applicable environmental laws and regulations during the reporting period[105]. - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, oversees the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial statements[110]. - The company has implemented the corporate governance code as its own governance guidelines[108]. - The company is subject to the Securities and Futures Ordinance, which governs the ownership and rights of its shares[117].
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