Revenue Performance - The company recorded revenue of approximately HKD 22,500,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of about 39.7% compared to HKD 37,300,000 for the same period in 2022[6] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 22,468,000, a decrease of 39.7% compared to HKD 37,294,000 in the same period of 2022[64] - Revenue from the United States accounted for approximately 42.2% of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from 46.6% in the same period of 2022[6] - Revenue from the United States market fell to HKD 9,490,000, down 45.3% from HKD 17,369,000 in the previous year[84] - Sales of bridesmaid dresses decreased from HKD 19,500,000 to HKD 10,500,000, with the quantity sold dropping from 62,200 units to 33,400 units[10] - Sales of special occasion dresses fell from HKD 5,800,000 to HKD 2,000,000, with the quantity sold decreasing from 10,100 units to 3,700 units[10] - Sales of ready-made garments to Veromia Limited amounted to HKD 1,450 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 4,221 million in the same period last year, representing a decline of approximately 65.6%[110] Profitability and Loss - The company incurred a loss of approximately HKD 14,700,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, an improvement of about 18.8% compared to a loss of HKD 18,100,000 for the same period in 2022[6] - The net loss for the period narrowed to HKD 14,665,000, compared to a loss of HKD 18,146,000 in the previous year, representing a 19.5% improvement[66] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 14,826,000, compared to HKD 18,586,000 in the same period last year, indicating a 20.0% reduction[66] - The group recorded a loss of approximately HKD 14,700,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 18,100,000 for the same period last year, reflecting a decrease in losses[20] Cost Management - Cost of sales decreased from HKD 33,800,000 to HKD 20,300,000, a reduction of approximately 39.9%, aligning with the revenue decline[12] - The gross profit margin increased from 9.4% for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to 9.8% for the same period in 2023, despite a decrease in gross profit from HKD 3,500,000 to HKD 2,200,000[13] - The total employee cost for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 12,800,000, down from approximately HKD 18,500,000 for the same period last year[31] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately HKD 3,500,000 or 24.3% to about HKD 10,900,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to cost control measures[17] - Sales and distribution expenses decreased by approximately HKD 600,000 or 18.2% to about HKD 2,700,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, mainly due to a decrease in employee and transportation costs[16] - Financing costs decreased by approximately HKD 20,000 or 4.2% to about HKD 460,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, mainly due to a reduction in average bank borrowings[18] Business Strategy and Opportunities - The company is actively seeking new business opportunities to diversify its revenue sources and reduce risks due to the ongoing US-China trade disputes and the impact of COVID-19[8] - The company is in discussions with a well-known discount retailer in China to develop procurement and distribution business, aiming to expand its customer base in China[8] - The company has implemented cost control measures to navigate the prolonged business downturn and is prepared to seize future growth opportunities[9] Share Capital and Dividends - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[21] - The issued and paid-up share capital remained at 842,432,607 shares, valued at HKD 8,424 million as of September 30, 2023[109] - The total number of shares available for issuance under the share option plan is capped at 52,000,000 shares, equivalent to 6.17% of the issued shares as of the mid-term report date[42] Compliance and Governance - The controlling shareholders confirmed compliance with the non-competition agreement for the six months ended September 30, 2023[53] - The company has established a governance framework to monitor compliance with the non-competition agreement, including annual reviews by independent non-executive directors[54] - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2023[62] Financial Position - The group had a current ratio of approximately 1.4 times as of September 30, 2023, down from 1.8 times as of March 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in other payables and accrued expenses[23] - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to 26.2% as of September 30, 2023, compared to 21.0% as of March 31, 2023, mainly due to increased losses reducing total equity[24] - The total equity decreased to HKD 57,747,000 from HKD 72,573,000, a decline of 20.4%[69] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 46,854,000 from HKD 36,005,000, marking a significant rise of 30.0%[68] Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD (5,246,000), a significant improvement from HKD (40,910,000) in the same period of 2022[73] - The net cash generated from investing activities was HKD 68,000, compared to a net cash used of HKD (5,760,000) in the prior year[73] - The net cash generated from financing activities was HKD 6,669,000, a recovery from a net cash used of HKD (7,576,000) in the previous year[73] - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 1,491,000, compared to a decrease of HKD (54,246,000) in the same period last year[75] - The company's cash and cash equivalents improved to HKD 4,598,000 from HKD 3,155,000, an increase of 45.6%[67] Asset Management - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 45,263,000 from HKD 48,431,000, reflecting a decline of 4.5%[67] - Current assets slightly decreased to HKD 64,862,000 from HKD 65,675,000, a reduction of 1.2%[68] - The company’s non-current assets located in China were fully impaired as of September 30, 2023[88] - Trade receivables from third parties decreased to HKD 3,700,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 7,742,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 52.2%[101] Share Options and Incentives - The company has adopted a share option plan to incentivize contributions from qualified individuals[38] - The share option plan includes employees, suppliers, customers, and other contributors to the company's growth[39] - The maximum number of unexercised share options that can be issued at any time cannot exceed 30% of the total issued shares[49] - No stock options were granted, exercised, canceled, or lapsed under the stock option plan during the six months ended September 30, 2023[50]
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