Financial Performance - The company's unaudited revenue for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 148.7 million, representing a 19.3% increase compared to HKD 124.6 million in the same period last year[5]. - Profit attributable to the company's owners for the review period was approximately HKD 4.5 million, a significant recovery from a net loss of HKD 36.2 million in the previous year[14]. - Revenue for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was HKD 148,709,000, an increase of 19.3% compared to HKD 124,604,000 for the same period in 2022[23]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 26,711,000, compared to a gross loss of HKD 13,380,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant recovery[23]. - Operating profit for the six months was HKD 4,283,000, a turnaround from an operating loss of HKD 35,077,000 in the prior year[23]. - The company reported a net profit of HKD 3,684,000 for the period, compared to a net loss of HKD 37,446,000 in the same period last year[23]. - For the six months ended October 31, 2023, the profit attributable to the company's owners was HKD 4,510,000, compared to a loss of HKD 36,189,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a significant turnaround[65]. - The basic earnings per share for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was HKD 0.5, compared to a loss per share of HKD 3.6 for the same period in 2022[65]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from North America increased by 24.2% to approximately HKD 68.7 million, driven by increased sales orders and stable average selling prices[6]. - Revenue from Europe decreased by 11.0% to approximately HKD 33.3 million, primarily due to economic downturns in Eastern Europe and the strengthening of the US dollar affecting purchasing power[6]. - Revenue from the laboratory equipment business surged by 92.6% to approximately HKD 36.6 million, indicating high growth potential for this newly invested segment[6]. - The toy business generated revenue of HKD 112,078,000, while the laboratory equipment business contributed HKD 36,631,000[52]. - Revenue from China rose significantly to HKD 36,631,000, compared to HKD 18,973,000 in the same period last year, marking a growth of 93.5%[58]. Expenses and Costs - Gross profit for the group was HKD 26,711,000, with a gross margin of approximately 17.9%[52]. - Administrative expenses decreased by 17.9% to approximately HKD 14.7 million, attributed to reduced employee costs and lower operating lease expenses[11]. - Financial costs decreased by 71.4% to approximately HKD 0.2 million, due to lower average bank borrowing levels and increased interest income from cash reserves[12]. - The company incurred a total comprehensive loss of HKD 2,964,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2023, compared to a comprehensive loss of HKD 39,565,000 in the same period of 2022[30]. - The company recognized an impairment loss of approximately HKD 908,000 on certain software that could not generate cash flows during the six months ended October 31, 2023[71]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of October 31, 2023, were HKD 86,658,000, an increase from HKD 78,215,000 as of April 30, 2023[26]. - Cash and bank balances increased to HKD 7,568,000 from HKD 3,379,000, indicating improved liquidity[26]. - As of October 31, 2023, the company's total equity increased to HKD 41,116,000, compared to HKD 38,152,000 as of May 1, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 7.7%[30]. - The total amount of trade receivables and notes receivable as of October 31, 2023, was HKD 29,788,000, a substantial increase from HKD 12,388,000 as of April 30, 2023[75]. - The total liabilities were HKD 45,542,000, with segment liabilities of HKD 26,083,000 for the toy business and HKD 19,459,000 for the laboratory equipment business[56]. Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was HKD 11,154,000, a decrease of 67.5% from HKD 34,233,000 in the previous year[33]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 5,338,000, compared to HKD 2,528,000 in the prior year, indicating increased investment expenditures[33]. - The company incurred a loss of HKD 3,304,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2023, an improvement from a loss of HKD 5,030,000 in the same period last year[84]. - The company paid HKD 600,000 in office rental expenses to Tianlong Enterprise Investment Co., Ltd. for the six months ended October 31, 2023, down from HKD 2,400,000 in the previous year[81]. Strategic Outlook - The company anticipates challenges from ongoing global economic issues, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, but remains committed to innovation and strategic progress[17]. - The company plans to expand its product range and focus on innovative licensed products, which have shown significant potential[20]. - The company aims to enhance sales management and improve response times to customer needs, aligning with national education policies[20]. - The management is optimistic about future opportunities, anticipating a recovery in the global economic landscape in the second half of 2024[21]. Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules appendix 14 for the six months ending October 31, 2023[98]. - All directors confirmed adherence to the standard code of conduct regarding securities transactions during the six months ending October 31, 2023[99]. - The audit committee reviewed the interim report and discussed matters related to audit, internal control, risk management, and financial reporting for the six months ending October 31, 2023[100].
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