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(Stock Code: 999) UNAUDITED FY16/17 THIRD QUARTER TRADING UPDATE FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2016This announcement is made pursuant to the provisions of inside information under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571, Laws of Hong Kong) and Rule 13.09(2) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
This update is made by I.T Limited (the "Company") on a voluntary basis on the key business operations and selected unaudited financial information of the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group") for the three months ended 30 November 2016 (the "Third Quarter").
Third Quarter Key Operational Data
Comparable store sales growth (in local currency) - key operating markets:3 months ended 30 November 2016 | YOY Change |
Hong Kong | -4.6% |
Mainland China | +18.5% |
Japan | +22.4% |
9 months ended 30 November 2016 | YOY Change |
Hong Kong | -2.1% |
Mainland China | +9.5% |
Japan | +27.7% |
3 months ended 30 November 2016 | YOY change | |
Hong Kong | 60.5% | +1.2%pt |
Mainland China | 64.6% | -1.2%pt |
Japan | 69.8% | +5.6%pt |
Group | 63.9% | +0.7%pt |
9 months ended 30 November 2016 | YOY change | |
Hong Kong | 59.4% | +1.7%pt |
Mainland China | 60.7% | -0.6%pt |
Japan | 70.9% | +2.7%pt |
Group | 61.8% | +0.9%pt |
The overall economic environment, including our sector, continued to be very challenging in the "Third Quarter". A strengthened HKD that has the effect of encouraging outbound spending has continued to place downward pressure on our Hong Kong operation. In contrast, our China operation has delivered a positive comparable store sales growth on the back of the outstanding performances of multiple international brands during the period. Japan has also continued to yield positive results, irrespective of moderate economic developments in the region.
A level of enhancement in gross profit margin has been achieved on the group level; this uplift was primarily as a result of the withdrawal of several price discounting programs, as well as a sales mix focused on higher margin products during the period.
Caution Statement:The Board of Directors of the Company would like to remind investors that the above trading update is compiled basing on the Company's internal records and management accounts for the three months and nine months ended 30 November 2016 which have not been reviewed or audited by the auditor of the Company. Shareholders of the Company and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.
By Order of the Board Sham Kar Wai Chairman
Hong Kong, 25 January 2017
As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises Mr. SHAM Kar Wai, Mr. SHAM Kin Wai and Mr. CHAN Wai Kwan as Executive Directors and Mr. Francis GOUTENMACHER, Dr. WONG Tin Yau, Kelvin, JP and Mr. MAK Wing Sum, Alvin as Independent Non-executive Directors.
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