Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 197,320,000, representing an increase of 56.7% compared to HKD 125,883,000 for the same period in 2022[8]. - The gross loss for the period was HKD 6,165,000, compared to a gross profit of HKD 6,382,000 in the previous year, indicating a shift in profitability[8]. - Operating loss decreased to HKD 35,635,000 from HKD 73,456,000 year-on-year, showing an improvement in operational efficiency[8]. - The net loss for the period was HKD 42,220,000, down from HKD 67,933,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a reduction in overall losses[10]. - The company reported a diluted loss per share of HKD 6.22, an improvement from HKD 15.68 in the previous year[8]. - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 41,961,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 76,581,000 for the same period in 2022, showing an improvement of 45.2%[41]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 33,029,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023[20]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 32,913,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 68,972,000 in the same period last year, representing a 52% improvement[56]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 405,044,000, a decrease from HKD 437,887,000 as of March 31, 2023[12]. - Total liabilities amounted to HKD 235,582,000, down from HKD 251,605,000, indicating a decrease in financial obligations[13]. - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 242,424,000 from HKD 250,381,000, reflecting a reduction in long-term investments[12]. - The company's total equity attributable to owners was HKD 172,422,000, down from HKD 179,935,000 at the end of the previous reporting period[12]. - The net current liabilities of the group as of September 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 65,867,000, compared to HKD 55,248,000 as of March 31, 2023[25]. - The company's total equity attributable to owners increased to HKD 169,462,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 248,152,000 at the end of the previous year[20]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 35,913,000 from HKD 30,959,000, indicating improved liquidity[12]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 1,017,000, compared to a net inflow of HKD 10,054,000 for the same period in 2022[20]. - The net cash inflow from financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 6,075,000, an increase from HKD 3,765,000 in the previous year[20]. - As of September 30, 2023, the company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to HKD 35,913,000, down from HKD 61,068,000 at the end of the previous year[20]. - The group’s cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 25,598,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 3,728,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a significant increase of 586.5%[45]. Revenue Segments - The company has three operational segments: computer and electronic products trading, food trading, and financial services, following the acquisition of a food trading business[36]. - Revenue from customer contracts amounted to HKD 196,677,000, up from HKD 122,670,000, reflecting a growth of 60.3% year-over-year[35]. - The revenue from the computer and electronic products trading business was approximately HKD 141 million, an increase of about HKD 18.4 million from approximately HKD 122.6 million in the same period last year[98]. - The revenue from the food trading business was approximately HKD 55.6 million, a significant increase from zero in the same period last year[98]. - The financial services segment recorded total revenue of approximately HKD 600,000, down from approximately HKD 3.3 million in the same period last year, resulting in a segment loss of approximately HKD 9.6 million[88]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to implement multiple strategies to improve revenue from its computer products and food trading businesses to generate positive operating cash flow in the next twelve months[25]. - The group aims to explore suitable acquisition opportunities in the electronics and semiconductor industry to achieve synergies with its existing electronic trading business[92]. - The food trading business is expected to perform well as consumer spending levels rise with the recovery of economic activities in Hong Kong[92]. - The group continues to implement cost control measures and enhance operational efficiency in response to challenging market conditions[85]. - The group has maintained close business relationships with suppliers and customers to navigate market uncertainties[85]. Shareholder Matters - The company did not recommend any interim dividend for the current period, consistent with the previous year[58]. - Major shareholder Yongxing Capital Limited holds approximately 38.64% of the issued share capital, with 243,989,600 shares[132]. - The company proposed to raise up to HKD 56.83 million through a rights issue, issuing up to 315,695,100 shares at a subscription price of HKD 0.18 per share[129]. - The company issued 105,228,000 new shares at HKD 0.25 per share on September 19, 2023, raising approximately HKD 25,500,000 for general working capital[73]. Governance and Compliance - The company is committed to high levels of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value and accountability[190]. - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the group's financial reporting, risk management, and internal control procedures[191]. - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors regarding securities trading, which complies with the standards set out in the listing rules[184].
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