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Palacio Banquets Holdings Limited 2021-22 Primary Mid-Year Report Summary

Cover: Statement of Purpose
This document summarizes the key information from the Palacio Banquets Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as the "Group") for the period ended September 30, 2021.

🏢 1. Corporate Profile

• Incorporated: Cayman Islands (Limited liability).
• Hong Kong Listing: Code 1703 (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX)).
• Principal Place of Business: Hong Kong, Kowloon, Wy Century Center, 14/F, Unit 2, No. 2A Mong Kok Road.
• Management: Chairperson is Chan Shou Ming; CEO is Chen Xiao Ping.
• Board Composition: Includes 3 Executive Directors and 4 Independent Non-executive Directors.

💰 2. Financial Overview

2.1. Income Highlights:

• Revenue: CNY$156.0 million (HK$156.0 million) for the period ended Sep 30, 2021, a 48.4% increase YoY.
• Gross Margin: 74.5%, down 0.5% YoY.
• Loss for the Period: HK$18.7 million (down ~67.4% YoY).
• Loss Per Share: HK$1.62 (down ~67.4% YoY).

2.2. Income Statement Highlights:

📊 3. Business Performance Highlights

• COVID-19 Recovery:

  • Revenue rose due to tightened COVID control and social-distancing relaxation in Hong Kong;
  • Banquet services and guest volume recovered as duty rooms operated normally.

• Loss Reduction:

  • The profit before tax fell to HK$187 million (or HK$0.13 per share) from HK$57M (or HK$5.7 in 2020).

👥 4. Risk and Governance

• Substantial Shareholders:

  • The beneficial owner (Agile Valley Limited) held 57.6% of the shares in Sep 30, 2021.

• Junior Capital Position:

  • Net gearing was 211.2%, higher than the past due to increased borrowings.

• Dividend Policy:

  • The Board does not recommend a dividend for the period.

🔍 5. Financial Ratios (Summary):

⚙️ 6. Strategic Development

• Market Strategy:

  • Focus on resuming banquets and fine dining in the post-pandemic environment.
  • Targeted market expansion with existing dining services like Palace and Royal Courtyard.

• Capital Management:

  • Proceeds from 2019 IPO (approx. HK$92.73M net) allocated to expanding stores and promotional activities.

🎉 7. Forward Looking Statement

The outlook focuses on reviving demand for banquets and improving operating efficiency to support recovery.

📊 Appendix: Key Figures Table

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