Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 87,998,000, a decrease of 36.4% compared to HKD 138,359,000 in the same period of 2022[9]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 11,438,000, down 45.4% from HKD 20,914,000 year-on-year[9]. - Operating profit for the six months was HKD 3,440,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 15,729,000 in the previous year[10]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 34,543,000, compared to a loss of HKD 87,084,000 in the same period last year[10]. - The company recorded a significant increase in impairment losses on receivables, totaling HKD 15,856,000, compared to HKD 9,590,000 in the previous year[9]. - The company’s earnings per share for the period was HKD 0.11, recovering from a loss of HKD 0.38 per share in the same period last year[10]. - The company reported an operating loss of HKD 29,128 for the period, compared to an operating loss of HKD 32,667 in the same period last year[22][23]. - The total loss for the period was HKD 4,379, with a pre-tax profit of HKD 2,978[22]. - The group reported a profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 4,397,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 15,632,000 in the same period of 2022[31]. - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 76,560,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 117,404,000 in the same period last year, indicating a significant improvement[27]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 893,362,000, a decrease from HKD 916,102,000 as of March 31, 2023[11]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 94,810,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 83,007,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a growth of 14.5%[12]. - Current liabilities rose to HKD 86,092,000 from HKD 69,352,000, marking a significant increase of 24.1%[12]. - The total equity and liabilities amounted to HKD 893,362,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 916,102,000, a decrease of 2.5%[12]. - The company’s financial position shows a total equity of HKD 798,552,000 as of September 30, 2023, after accounting for total liabilities[25]. - The group held cash and bank balances of approximately HKD 127,200,000, down from HKD 138,500,000 as of March 31, 2023, while total borrowings decreased to approximately HKD 17,500,000 from HKD 22,400,000[76]. Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash used in operating activities was HKD (2,166,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2023, an improvement from HKD (55,566,000) in the same period last year[14]. - The net cash generated from investing activities was HKD 530,000, a decrease from HKD 7,550,000 in the previous year[14]. - The company reported a cash outflow from financing activities of HKD (5,429,000), slightly higher than HKD (5,095,000) in the prior year[14]. - The company recorded a significant increase in impairment losses on receivables totaling approximately HKD 3.4 million[62]. Business Strategy and Future Outlook - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to improve future performance[8]. - The group is actively seeking business opportunities and may consider restructuring its business segments in response to the changing economic environment in China and Hong Kong[75]. - The group has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with two potential sellers for the acquisition of a target company involved in the promotion and sale of medical devices and health products[75]. Shareholder Information - The group did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[30]. - The company adopted a new share option scheme effective from September 28, 2023, replacing the previous scheme that expired on September 1, 2023[89]. - The maximum number of shares available for subscription under the share option plan is capped at 10% of the total issued shares as of September 28, 2023, which amounts to 412,060,000 shares[92]. Impairment and Receivables - The company reported a total impairment loss of HKD 84,747,000 for accounts receivable as of September 30, 2023, up from HKD 72,002,000 as of March 31, 2023[50]. - The impairment provision for trade receivables increased to HKD 56,417,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 43,571,000 as of March 31, 2023[45]. - The company has adopted a simplified approach to estimate expected credit losses for all receivables in accordance with HKFRS 9[48]. Corporate Governance - The company has fully complied with the corporate governance code as of September 30, 2023[98]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the group's accounting principles and internal controls for the six months ending September 30, 2023[103]. - The board of directors includes two executive directors and three independent non-executive directors as of the report date[104].
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