Financial Performance - The group reported revenue of HKD 10,296,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, representing a 71.5% increase compared to HKD 5,994,000 for the same period in 2022[23]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 10,296,000, a decrease of 52.4% from HKD 21,620,000 in the same period of 2022[61]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 9,495,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of HKD 15,251,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a 37.5% improvement in losses year-over-year[41]. - The group recorded a total comprehensive loss of HKD 9,219,000 for the period, a decrease from HKD 17,146,000 in the previous year[28]. - The basic loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD (1.09), compared to HKD (1.30) for the same period in 2022[25]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 9,495,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 11,336,000 in the same period of 2022[72]. Revenue Breakdown - The eyewear business generated revenue of approximately HKD 7,900,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 15,300,000 in the same period last year, primarily due to a strategic transformation after the disposal of the manufacturing facility in 2022[5]. - The film business revenue decreased from HKD 5,300,000 in the previous year to HKD 1,700,000, as resources were reallocated from distribution services to film investment projects[6]. - Revenue from the Americas was HKD 3,708,000, while revenue from Europe was HKD 3,010,000, marking the first contributions from these regions[61]. - Revenue from China (including Hong Kong) decreased significantly to HKD 2,846,000 from HKD 5,994,000, representing a decline of 52.5%[61]. - External customer revenue of HKD 10,296,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 21,620,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a decrease of approximately 52.4%[55]. Investment and Expenses - The company invested HKD 10,300,000 in three local films with copyrights during the period, focusing on film investment opportunities as the industry recovers from the pandemic[8]. - The cost of sales and services increased to HKD 8,669,000, up from HKD 3,800,000, leading to a gross profit of HKD 1,627,000, down from HKD 2,194,000[23]. - Administrative expenses surged to HKD 13,318,000 from HKD 1,716,000, contributing to a loss before tax of HKD 9,495,000 compared to a profit of HKD 155,000 in the previous year[23]. - The company incurred a net cash outflow of HKD 10,298,000 from investing activities, compared to HKD 6,468,000 in the previous year, indicating increased investment expenditures[39]. - The group’s financial performance was impacted by a significant increase in corporate and other unallocated expenses, totaling HKD 2,353,000[55]. Liquidity and Financial Position - The group’s total liabilities exceeded current assets by HKD 12,276,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 2,755,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating increased liquidity pressure[31]. - The net asset value of the group was HKD 77,183,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 86,402,000 as of March 31, 2023[33]. - The group has implemented a series of plans and measures to alleviate liquidity pressure and improve financial conditions, including obtaining external credit financing[19]. - The company has a short-term loan agreement for HKD 18,000,000 to meet its financial obligations, indicating proactive financial management[46]. - The group’s total liabilities and assets have not been disclosed in a detailed manner due to the lack of regular management review of operating and reportable segment assets and liabilities[59]. Employee and Management Information - As of September 30, 2023, the group employed 166 full-time employees, a decrease from 202 in the previous year[18]. - The total remuneration paid to key management personnel for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 189,000, a decrease of 74.0% from HKD 729,000 for the same period in 2022[87]. - The executive director responsible for the report is Zhong Yulin[110]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted and complied with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules, with a noted exception regarding the appointment of a chairman after the resignation of the previous chairman[106]. - The board has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading, which meets or exceeds the standards set out in the listing rules[107]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors[109]. - The company is committed to reviewing its current governance structure in future meetings[106]. Accounting and Reporting - The group did not apply any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that have been issued but are not yet effective during the reporting period[48]. - The group has adopted new accounting standards effective from April 1, 2023, but these did not have a significant impact on the financial position and performance for the current and prior periods[50]. - The unaudited interim financial information for the six months ended September 30, 2023, has not been reviewed or audited by the company's auditors but has been reviewed by the audit committee[109].
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