Financial Performance - The group reported a net loss of approximately HKD 10,990,000 for the period, an increase of about 89.5% compared to the net loss of approximately HKD 5,800,000 in the same period last year[5]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 10,990,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, with a net current liability of about HKD 52,734,000[18]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 10,990,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 5,846,000 for the same period in 2022, representing an increase in loss of approximately 88.8%[53]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 8.57, compared to HKD 4.56 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in loss per share[53]. - The pre-tax loss for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 10,990,000, compared to a loss of HKD 5,846,000 for the same period in 2022, representing an increase in loss of about 88.5%[96]. - Basic loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 0.086, compared to HKD 0.046 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 86.9%[96]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2023, the total assets and net liabilities of the group were approximately HKD 90,900,000 and HKD 78,500,000, respectively, with a debt-to-asset ratio of approximately 186.3%[9]. - The group’s total liabilities increased by approximately HKD 10,990,000 from HKD 67,500,000 as of March 31, 2023, to approximately HKD 78,000,000 as of September 30, 2023[6]. - The total liabilities exceeded total assets by HKD 78,487,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 67,497,000 as of March 31, 2023[56]. - The total assets of the group as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 90,927,000, a slight decrease from HKD 91,116,000 as of March 31, 2023[82]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 169,414,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 158,613,000 as of March 31, 2023[82]. - The company’s non-current assets were approximately HKD 8,100,000, while current assets were approximately HKD 82,800,000 as of September 30, 2023[9]. Gaming Operations - The group aims to secure rights to eight gaming tables, which will allow it to receive 100% of the casino's winnings and bear 100% of the losses, with operations expected to generate revenue in the next fiscal year[12]. - The group has entered into a new transfer agreement for eight gaming tables at a cost of HKD 58,000,000, which will be settled by offsetting debts owed to the transferor[13]. - The company is in the process of acquiring rights to eight gaming tables, pending approval from independent shareholders, which has not yet been obtained[19]. - The company aims to focus on its core gaming table business and is exploring opportunities in the VIP gaming table sector in Cambodia and the Southeast Asian entertainment industry[22]. - The company anticipates that the new gaming tables will play a key role in strengthening and expanding its gaming operations[15]. Financial Support and Restructuring - The company has secured a loan of HKD 60,008,000 from Mr. Wu, who has committed not to demand repayment and is willing to provide financial support to cover operational funding shortages[18]. - The company plans to negotiate a debt restructuring with creditors to reduce liabilities and is seeking legal advice on the potential timeline and negotiation terms[20]. - The group is in discussions with creditors regarding a potential debt restructuring to reduce liabilities[72]. - Management is considering the possibility of converting HKD 50,000,000 convertible bonds into equity before maturity[72]. - The company has a commitment from its major shareholder to provide financial support to alleviate operational cash flow shortages[71]. Market and Economic Conditions - International tourist arrivals in Cambodia surged by 211% year-on-year to 3.92 million in the first nine months of 2023, indicating a strong recovery in the tourism sector[10]. - The Cambodian economy is expected to grow by 5.3% in 2023 and 6.0% in 2024, driven by a recovery in the tourism sector, with projections of over 5.6 million international visitors in 2024[21]. - The group continues to face challenges in acquiring new customers and orders in the AR/VR segment due to rising interest rates and intense market competition, leading to significant operational pressure[16]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company continues to emphasize high levels of corporate governance and transparency to enhance shareholder value[47]. - The company has adopted a strict code of conduct for securities trading by its directors, ensuring compliance throughout the review period[46]. - The company continues to comply with listing rules and applicable laws regarding the exercise of convertible bonds[34]. - The company has not taken out insurance for potential legal claims against its directors, believing that the likelihood of such claims is relatively low[48]. - The company’s audit committee reviewed the interim results for the six months ended September 30, 2023, and deemed them to be prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards[50]. Employee and Management Information - The company emphasizes the importance of human resources and offers competitive compensation to retain talented employees[27]. - The total remuneration for key management personnel was 894,000 HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2023, slightly down from 899,000 HKD in the same period of 2022[111]. - The company reported a decrease in employee costs to HKD 2,281,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 2,211,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.2%[91]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, major shareholders include Ms. Zheng Huimin with 9,621,212 shares (7.50%), Mr. Huang Weiqiang with 8,690,000 shares (6.78%), and Mr. Huang Jinhuan with 8,254,212 shares (6.44%)[36]. - The company has a total of 3,839 thousand stock options granted under the 2012 share option plan, which remains valid until March 2, 2024[42]. - The company’s ordinary shares have a par value of 0.01 HKD each[15]. - The company confirmed that no convertible bonds were converted into ordinary shares during the six months ended September 30, 2023[106]. - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[95].
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