Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 6,029,000, a decrease of 80.2% compared to HKD 30,374,000 for the same period in 2022[3] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 4,269,000, representing a gross margin of approximately 70.8%[4] - The operating loss from continuing operations was HKD 4,920,000, significantly improved from a loss of HKD 315,998,000 in the previous year[4] - The net loss attributable to the owners of the company for the period was HKD 6,693,000, compared to a loss of HKD 329,644,000 in the prior year[5] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.33, an improvement from HKD 17.76 in the same period last year[5] - The segment performance showed a loss of HKD 7,208,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 329,644,000 in the previous year[21] - For the six months ended December 31, 2023, the company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 6,693,000 compared to a loss of HKD 329,401,000 for the same period in 2022, indicating a significant improvement[38] - The group reported a total loss of HKD 2,616,000 for the reporting period, compared to a loss of HKD 309,771,000 in the same period last year, indicating a significant reduction in losses[63] - The company's revenue for the reporting period was approximately HKD 6 million, a decrease of about 80.2% from approximately HKD 30.4 million in the same period last year[77] - The operating loss for the reporting period was approximately HKD 4.9 million, a significant reduction of about 98.4% compared to an operating loss of approximately HKD 316 million in the previous year[77] - The net loss for the reporting period was approximately HKD 7.2 million, down about 97.8% from a net loss of approximately HKD 329.6 million in the same period last year[77] Assets and Liabilities - Cash and bank balances as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 2,611,000, up from HKD 2,400,000 as of June 30, 2023[7] - Total assets as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 190,831,000, compared to HKD 182,905,000 as of June 30, 2023[7] - The company’s total liabilities increased to HKD 80,596,000 from HKD 58,121,000, reflecting a rise of 38.6%[9] - The total assets of the group as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 201,125,000, compared to HKD 183,121,000 as of June 30, 2023[23] - The total liabilities increased to HKD 80,596,000 as of December 31, 2023, from HKD 58,121,000 as of June 30, 2023[23] - The net asset value of the group was approximately HKD 120,529,000, with current assets amounting to HKD 110,235,000, primarily consisting of factoring receivables, finance lease receivables, and trade receivables[15] - The group had borrowings of approximately HKD 9 million as of December 31, 2023, up from approximately HKD 3.2 million as of June 30, 2023[98] Revenue Sources - The company reported a significant decline in customer contract revenue from brand management, promotional and consulting services, and merchandise trading compared to the previous year[26] - The cultural and entertainment segment generated revenue of approximately HKD 6 million, accounting for 100% of the group's revenue, with about HKD 4.6 million (76.1%) coming from a newly launched club business targeting entertainment and liquor clients in Central, Hong Kong[66] - Revenue from the cultural and entertainment segment was approximately HKD 140,000, accounting for about 23.9% of the group's total revenue[77] - The company recorded a significant decrease in brand management revenue, from HKD 906,000 in the previous year to HKD 600,000 in the current period[69] - The promotional and consulting services revenue dropped from HKD 2.5 million to HKD 553,000 year-on-year[69] - The financing business did not generate any revenue during the reporting period, compared to approximately HKD 23.7 million in the same period last year[73] Cash Flow and Financing - As of the reporting date, the company's cash and bank balance was approximately HKD 2,611,000, with outstanding borrowings due within the next twelve months amounting to HKD 9,000,000 and bonds totaling HKD 36,000,000[15] - The group has taken measures to alleviate liquidity pressure and improve its financial position, including monitoring debt recovery actions and seeking additional financing sources[17] - The company recognized a total of HKD 1,722,000 in cost of sales for inventory, down from HKD 3,029,000 in the previous year, representing a decrease of about 43%[31] - The actual interest expense for the bonds was HKD 1,968,000, with a carrying amount of HKD 42,639,000 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting an effective annual interest rate of 10.41%[55] - Financial costs increased by approximately HKD 200,000 or about 12.0% from approximately HKD 2 million in the same period last year to approximately HKD 2.2 million during the reporting period, mainly due to new loans of HKD 9 million[88] Governance and Compliance - The board believes that preparing the consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis is appropriate, despite the significant uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern[16] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, responsible for reviewing and supervising the company's financial reporting processes[116] - The board of directors includes both executive and independent non-executive members, ensuring governance compliance[121] Shareholder Information - The company did not recommend any dividend distribution for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[36] - The board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[92] - Trading of the company's shares has been suspended since October 3, 2023, until further notice[119] - The interim report will be sent to shareholders and published on the company's and the stock exchange's websites at an appropriate time[117]
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