Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 128,012,000, an increase of 14% compared to HKD 112,294,000 for the same period in 2022[9] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 98,164,000, up from HKD 86,111,000, reflecting a gross margin improvement[9] - Profit from continuing operations for the six months was HKD 10,799,000, a decrease of 43% from HKD 18,932,000 in the previous year[9] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 30,202,000, compared to HKD 18,224,000 in the prior year, indicating a significant increase[11] - Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were both HKD 0.35, down from HKD 0.61 in the previous year[13] - The company reported a profit of HKD 10,846,000 during the period, contributing to the overall increase in equity[18] - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a profit of HKD 10,846,000, a decrease of 42.4% compared to HKD 18,735,000 for the same period in 2022[41] Expenses and Liabilities - Administrative expenses increased to HKD 50,863,000 from HKD 39,367,000, reflecting a rise of approximately 29%[9] - The company reported a loss of HKD 50,000 from the sale of a subsidiary, compared to a loss of HKD 237,000 in the previous year[9] - Other income and losses included a loss of HKD 3,611,000, contrasting with a gain of HKD 3,462,000 in the prior year[9] - The company did not report any profit from associates during the current period, compared to a profit of HKD 6,000 in the previous year[9] - The total liabilities of the company as of September 30, 2023, were not disclosed in the provided documents, but the financial position indicates a need for careful monitoring of expenses and revenue growth strategies moving forward[4] Assets and Cash Flow - As of September 30, 2023, total assets amounted to HKD 264,491,000, an increase from HKD 242,366,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 9.3%[15] - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 21,195,000 from HKD 13,108,000, marking a significant rise of 61.5%[20] - Net current liabilities improved to HKD (82,443,000) from HKD (94,875,000), indicating a reduction in liabilities by approximately 13.1%[15] - Operating cash flow before changes in working capital was HKD 26,308,000, down from HKD 33,736,000, a decrease of approximately 22.1%[20] - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 36,260,000, compared to HKD 8,777,000 in the previous year, representing a substantial increase of 312.5%[21] Equity and Borrowings - The total equity attributable to owners of the company rose to HKD 176,257,000 from HKD 146,007,000, an increase of approximately 20.7%[18] - The company raised HKD 50,000,000 in new bank borrowings during the period, indicating a strategy to enhance liquidity[21] - As of September 30, 2023, the company had total bank and other borrowings of HKD 110,912,000, an increase from HKD 79,737,000 as of March 31, 2023[56] - The company repaid approximately HKD 18,825,000 of bank and other borrowings during the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 11,985,000 for the same period in 2022[56] Market and Strategic Initiatives - The group is optimistic about the growth momentum in the consumer health market and plans to expand into new markets outside of Hong Kong, particularly in mainland China and other Asian regions[84] - The group is enhancing its internal management systems to improve cost efficiency, logistics management, and procurement cycles[85] - The group has appointed a well-known singer as the spokesperson for its new NMN product, aiming to attract a wider customer base across different age groups[87] - The group is closely monitoring regulatory changes in the health supplement industry to adapt its business strategies accordingly[90] - The company's health and beauty supplement business is closely tied to the economic environment in Hong Kong, with potential impacts on consumer preferences and spending due to economic slowdown or recession[91] - The company aims to launch more new products and expand distribution channels to diversify its business and enhance overall performance[91] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance codes as per the listing rules during the reporting period[107] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim financial statements for the period[110] - The company has disclosed related party transactions in its interim report, with certain transactions exempt from disclosure requirements under listing rules[100] - The company has appointed new directors and executives, including a non-executive director and a deputy CEO, effective from September 25, 2023[102] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, the company had a total of 3,107,893,440 shares issued, with significant shareholdings disclosed[93] - Mr. Zhang Shaohui holds 723,242,000 shares, representing 23.27% of the company's issued share capital[93] - Leading Virtue Holdings Limited, controlled by Mr. Zhang, also holds 723,242,000 shares, indicating a strong ownership concentration[98] - Ms. Liang Lishan holds 718,804,033 shares, representing 23.13% of the company's issued share capital, indicating another significant shareholder[98] Share Option Plan - The board of directors has been granted options to purchase shares under a stock option plan adopted on September 13, 2023[97] - The company has adopted a new share option plan effective from September 27, 2023, replacing the previous plan from 2013, which was terminated[103] - As of September 30, 2023, the maximum number of share options available under the new plan is 310,789,344 shares, representing 10% of the company's issued shares[105] - No share options were granted, exercised, cancelled, or lapsed under the 2013 share option plan during the six months ending September 30, 2023[105]
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