Financial Performance - Total revenue for the period was RMB 199.0 million, down from RMB 366.2 million in the same period last year, reflecting a significant decline[15] - The group's revenue for the period decreased by 45.6% to approximately RMB 199.02 million, compared to RMB 366.15 million in the same period last year, primarily due to declines in sales from smart terminal products, software development, and system maintenance services, which recorded year-on-year decreases of approximately 38.3%, 98.6%, and 16.6% respectively[21] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 199,016,000, a decrease of 45.6% compared to RMB 366,154,000 for the same period in 2022[63] - The company reported a significant drop in software development revenue, which fell to RMB 625,000 from RMB 46.2 million in the previous year, representing a decline of over 98%[15] - Gross profit for the period fell by 90.6% to approximately RMB 7.18 million, down from RMB 76.33 million in the same period last year, with a gross margin decline of 17.2 percentage points to 3.6% from 20.8%[22] - The group incurred a pre-tax loss of RMB 160,231 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a pre-tax profit of RMB 6,423 thousand for the same period in 2022[82][84] - The company reported a net loss of RMB 149,989,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of RMB 135,394,000 in the previous period[68] Market and Business Strategy - The company has plans to invest in Hangzhou Yixin Technology Co., Ltd. and Shandong Xinguang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. to expand into the Chinese e-cigarette market, which is projected to grow significantly[8] - The global e-vapor market was valued at approximately USD 18.32 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%, reaching USD 46.98 billion by 2030[12] - The company is focusing on developing customized IoT smart terminal products, which remain its primary revenue source despite the decline[16] - The company is exploring opportunities to expand its business footprint amid a challenging economic landscape[8] - The company is optimistic about the electronic cigarette market, anticipating growth due to tightening smoking regulations and increasing acceptance of vapor products[50] - The company plans to invest in Hangzhou Yixin and Shandong Xinguang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. to enter the airflow sensor chip market, targeting the rapidly growing electronic cigarette sector[50] Financial Condition and Liquidity - The company recorded a loss attributable to owners of the company of approximately RMB 135.39 million, compared to a profit of RMB 7.39 million in the same period last year, primarily due to the significant increase in expected credit loss and a substantial decline in gross profit[26] - As of September 30, 2023, the group's current assets net value was approximately RMB 214.61 million, down from RMB 323.79 million as of March 31, 2023[27] - The group's total bank and other borrowings amounted to approximately RMB 120.62 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to RMB 117.32 million as of March 31, 2023[28] - The group's debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 50.3% as of September 30, 2023, compared to 39.5% as of March 31, 2023[30] - The company is currently considering and evaluating its existing operations and business for potential restructuring or streamlining to improve its financial position[36] - The company is facing a liquidation petition with claims totaling HKD 5,503,616, including HKD 1,500,000 in principal and HKD 197,547 in accrued interest[39] - A proposed rights issue aims to raise up to HKD 254,497,539.78, with a subscription price of HKD 0.11 per share, to address outstanding debts and general working capital[40] - The estimated net proceeds from the rights issue are expected to be around HKD 249,000,000, which will be used to repay the company's outstanding debts[41] Operational Challenges - The company faced challenges due to a decline in consumer confidence and a difficult business environment, with China's GDP growth at 5.5% in the first half of 2023[9] - The system integration business did not record any revenue contribution during the period, indicating a significant operational challenge[17] - The overall business environment is impacted by high operating costs and difficulties faced by small and medium enterprises in China[11] - The company has recognized a loss of RMB 105,001 thousand across its reportable segments for the six months ended September 30, 2023[82] Shareholder and Management Information - The company has received strong support from shareholders for its restructuring efforts and remains optimistic about future business development[52] - The total remuneration for key management personnel for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 7,077,000, a decrease from RMB 8,608,000 in 2022[134] - The company has not declared any dividends during the interim period, consistent with the previous year[102] - The company has adopted a share option scheme effective from December 6, 2017, allowing the grant of share options to eligible participants[148] Legal and Compliance Issues - The company has been involved in a legal petition for liquidation related to an outstanding debt of HKD 1,500,000, with total claims amounting to HKD 1,697,547 as of July 24, 2023[137] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the interim results and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards[171]
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