Revenue Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 32,330,000, a decrease of about HKD 4,970,000 or 13.32% compared to HKD 37,300,000 in the same period of 2022[9]. - Revenue from jewelry design and marketing was approximately HKD 18,530,000, down from HKD 23,910,000 in 2022, while lending business revenue was approximately HKD 13,800,000, slightly up from HKD 13,390,000 in 2022[9]. - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 32,334,000, a decrease of 13.3% compared to HKD 37,303,000 for the same period in 2022[76]. - Revenue from jewelry sales was HKD 18,530,000, down 22.5% from HKD 23,916,000 in the previous year[98]. - Revenue from external customers for jewelry design and marketing was HKD 23,916,000, and for lending was HKD 13,397,000, totaling HKD 37,303,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023[105]. Profitability - The gross profit for the period was approximately HKD 14,800,000, an increase of about HKD 680,000 or 4.82% from HKD 14,120,000 in 2022, with a gross margin rising from approximately 37.86% to 45.77%[9]. - The group's profit before tax for the period was approximately HKD 1,310,000, a decrease of about HKD 1,380,000 from HKD 2,690,000 in 2022, primarily due to expected credit losses of approximately HKD 4,840,000[11]. - The net profit for the period was approximately HKD 500,000, down from HKD 1,350,000 in 2022[11]. - The company reported a profit of HKD 499,000 for the period, compared to a loss in the previous year[103]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HKD 9,725,000, compared to a gain of HKD 15,361,000 in the previous year[78]. Credit Losses and Provisions - The expected credit loss provision for loans and receivables is approximately HKD 5.99 million, primarily due to increased global economic risk factors[23]. - As of September 30, 2023, the expected credit loss provision for outstanding loans is HKD 37.03 million, up from HKD 30.04 million in the previous year, with a default provision rate of 12.75%[24]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 4,838,000 in expected credit losses, which is an increase of 29.6% from HKD 3,733,000 in the previous year[76]. - The expected credit loss for accounts receivable was HKD 1,148,000, while for loans and receivables it was HKD (5,986,000), resulting in a total expected credit loss of HKD (4,838,000)[114]. Financial Position - The total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 419,036,000, a decrease from HKD 414,043,000 as of March 31, 2023[80]. - The group's net current assets were approximately HKD 183.48 million, down from HKD 259.64 million as of March 31, 2023[36]. - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 63,197,000, with HKD 19,193,000 from Hong Kong[107]. - The total principal amount of interest-bearing borrowings was approximately HKD 26 million as of September 30, 2023, up from HKD 23.25 million as of March 31, 2023[36]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 2023, was 7.23%, an increase from 4.87% as of March 31, 2023[36]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HKD 9.73 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1.35 million as of March 31, 2023[36]. - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 3,788,000, compared to a net cash used of HKD 2,552,000 in the same period of 2022[86]. - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the six months was HKD 8,378,000, compared to a decrease of HKD 6,085,000 in the same period of 2022[86]. Business Environment and Strategy - The company anticipates continued pressure on revenue expectations due to a challenging operating environment and external uncertainties[15]. - The company plans to strengthen risk management to navigate external risks and seize opportunities as the pandemic situation improves[15]. - The jewelry design and marketing business faced challenges due to the impact of COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions affecting consumer sentiment and spending[13]. - The company plans to actively expand its business and enhance public awareness through advertising, aiming to provide stable interest income[26]. Employee and Governance - The number of employees decreased to 24 as of September 30, 2023, from 47 as of March 31, 2023[42]. - The audit committee, consisting of four independent non-executive directors, reviewed the financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2023[72]. - The company has complied with the corporate governance code during the six months ending September 30, 2023[67]. Share Options and Capital - The new share option scheme allows for the issuance of up to 124,927,550 shares, representing 10% of the issued share capital as of the report date[53]. - The company reported a total of 64,909,122 stock options granted, with 45,430,000 options exercised and 19,479,122 options expired as of September 30, 2023[61]. - The company did not recommend the declaration of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023[120].
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