Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 600,249,000, a decrease of 12.06% compared to HKD 682,449,000 for the same period in 2022[73]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 54,434,000, down 34.4% from HKD 82,934,000 year-over-year[73]. - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 15,769,000, compared to a profit of HKD 5,133,000 in the previous year[73]. - The net loss attributable to equity holders of the parent for the period was HKD 14,003,000, compared to a profit of HKD 4,051,000 in the same period last year[73]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 1.40, compared to earnings of HKD 0.41 per share in the prior year[73]. - The group’s profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was a loss of HKD 14,003,000, compared to a profit of HKD 4,051,000 for the same period in 2022[104]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 15,598,000, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 3,873,000 for the same period in 2022[78]. - The company incurred share-based payment expenses of HKD 960,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 3,843,000 in the previous year[79]. - The total tax expense for the period was a credit of HKD 1,766,000, compared to an expense of HKD 1,082,000 in the prior year[101]. Revenue and Sales - Revenue from product sales was HKD 598,862,000, down from HKD 682,096,000, while service revenue increased to HKD 1,387,000 from HKD 353,000[95]. - Revenue from major customers included HKD 106,698,000 from Customer A and HKD 123,455,000 from Customer B, with total revenue from these customers amounting to HKD 230,153,000[93]. - The company's cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 79,609,000, a significant improvement from a cash outflow of HKD 69,312,000 in the previous year[79]. Costs and Expenses - Cost of goods sold decreased to HKD 545,785,000 from HKD 599,442,000 year-on-year, representing a reduction of approximately 9%[99]. - Research and development costs were HKD 4,345,000, down from HKD 5,064,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 14%[99]. - Employee costs, including directors' remuneration, totaled HKD 29,543,000, a decrease of approximately 13% from HKD 33,785,000 in the prior year[99]. - Financing costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 14,355,000, compared to HKD 9,611,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of 49.3%[98]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 668,624,000, an increase from HKD 630,229,000 as of March 31, 2023[76]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 522,046,000 from HKD 468,502,000, resulting in a decrease in net current assets to HKD 146,578,000[77]. - The carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 47,991,000, an increase from HKD 42,607,000 as of April 1, 2023[107]. - Trade receivables amounted to 190,917,000 HKD as of September 30, 2023, showing a significant increase from 124,863,000 HKD as of March 31, 2023[122]. - Trade payables totaled 132,071,000 HKD as of September 30, 2023, compared to 66,447,000 HKD as of March 31, 2023[124]. Market Trends and Business Strategy - The company reported a strong demand for advanced semiconductors driven by AI and HPC, with significant growth in processing and communication capabilities[6]. - The demand for Wi-Fi 6 is growing, and the commercial potential of Wi-Fi 7 is also developing rapidly, indicating a positive market trend[11]. - The company is expanding its market footprint by diversifying its product portfolio and entering new business partnerships, enhancing overall competitive advantage[8]. - The four main market segments—telecom infrastructure, AI HPC, Wi-Fi and IoT connectivity, and green energy—performed in line with expectations, reflecting resilience in a changing business environment[9]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has established an audit committee to oversee its financial reporting and compliance, consisting of three independent non-executive directors[65]. - The company aims to maintain good corporate governance practices, believing it is essential for effective management and business growth[62]. - The company has appointed a new independent non-executive director following the resignation of a previous director, ensuring continuity in governance[61]. Shareholder Information - The group's major shareholder, Mr. Feng Rui Jiang, holds 75% of the issued share capital[38]. - Generous Horizon Limited holds 750,000,000 shares, representing 75% of the issued share capital[43]. - Lam Esther W. holds 750,000,000 shares through spousal interest, also representing 75% of the issued share capital[43]. - The average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period remained at 1,000,000,000 shares, unchanged from the previous year[104]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash resources increased to approximately HKD 85.5 million from HKD 64.8 million, indicating improved liquidity[26]. - As of September 30, 2023, the company's cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 85,484,000, a decrease from HKD 121,928,000 at the end of the same period in 2022[81]. - The net cash flow from investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 3,034,000, down from HKD 10,917,000 in the same period of 2022[81]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD 61,812,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net inflow of HKD 21,584,000 in the previous year[81].
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