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东方企控集团(00018) - 2025 - 年度业绩
2025-06-19 12:58
(於香港註冊成立之有限公司) (股份代號:18) 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責,對其準確性或完整性亦 不發表任何聲明,並明確表示,概不對因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任 何損失承擔任何責任。 截 至2025年3月31日止年度全年業績公告 東 方 企 控 集 團 有 限 公 司(「本 公 司」)董 事(「董 事」)會(「董 事 會」)宣 布 本 公 司 及 其 附 屬 公 司 (「附 屬 公 司」)(統 稱「本 集 團」)截 至2025年3月31日 止 年 度(「報 告 期 間」)之 經 審 核 綜 合 業 績 (連同2024年 的 比 較 數 字)如 下: 綜合損益及其他全面收益表 截 至2025年3月31日止年度 | 2025年 2024年 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 附 註 港幣千元 港幣千元 | | | | | 入 3 545,087 628,996 | 收 | | | | 其他收入,淨額 3 49,128 51,316 | | | | | 所用原料及消耗品 (67,031) (89,210) ...
智通港股52周新高、新低统计|4月30日
智通财经网· 2025-04-30 08:42
52周新低排行 | 股票名称 | 收盘价 | 最高价 | | 创高率 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 廸生创建(00113) | 6.840 | 6.880 | 17.01% | | | 励晶太平洋(00575) | 0.970 | 1.160 | 13.73% | | | 东方企控集团(00018) | 0.385 | 0.485 | 12.79% | | | 茂盛控股(00022) | 0.300 | 0.315 | 10.53% | | | TCL电子(01070) | 9.810 | 10.620 | 8.70% | | | 易鑫集团(02858) | 2.130 | 2.370 | 7.73% | | | 旷逸国际(01683) | 0.365 | 0.375 | 7.14% | | | 银杏教育(01851) | 1.200 | 1.200 | 7.14% | | | 寰宇娱乐文化(01046) | 0.600 | 0.660 | 6.45% | | | 达芙妮国际(00210) | 0.430 | 0.435 | 6.10% | | | 荣利营造(0963 ...
东方企控集团(00018) - 2025 - 中期财报
2024-12-05 08:35
Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 280,177, a decrease of 10.2% from HKD 312,085 in the same period of 2023[4] - Net profit for the period was HKD 25,363, down 20.1% from HKD 31,789 in the previous year[4] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 1.05 cents, down from HKD 1.28 cents in the previous year[5] - The company's profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 30,241,000, a decrease of 13.5% compared to HKD 34,758,000 in 2023[12] - The group reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 25,098,000, compared to HKD 30,744,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting a decline of 18.5%[44] - The group incurred total tax expenses of HKD 4,878,000, an increase from HKD 2,969,000 for the same period last year[42] Comprehensive Income - Total comprehensive income for the period increased significantly to HKD 47,012, compared to HKD 14,680 in the same period last year[5] - The total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 14,177,000, compared to a total comprehensive loss of HKD 16,567,000 in the previous year[18] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 731,402, a slight decrease from HKD 739,925 as of March 31, 2024[9] - Current assets totaled HKD 1,137,635, down from HKD 1,216,846 as of March 31, 2024[9] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 83,583 from HKD 83,316 as of March 31, 2024[10] - The group reported a total asset value of HKD 1,868,037,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,956,771,000 as of March 31, 2024[31] - The group’s liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 171,461,000, an increase from HKD 162,331,000 as of March 31, 2024[31] Cash Flow and Financing - Operating cash flow before changes in working capital was HKD 36,802,000, down 27.5% from HKD 50,775,000 in the previous year[12] - The net cash used in financing activities was HKD 144,743,000, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 29,284,000 in the same period last year[14] - The company reported a net cash decrease of HKD 32,418,000 for the period, compared to a decrease of HKD 123,205,000 in the previous year[14] - The group maintained strict monitoring of its approved loans and receivables, with total receivables amounting to HKD 484,112,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 526,839,000[51] - The group incurred finance costs of HKD 304,000, significantly lower than HKD 828,000 for the same period last year[39] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from publishing and advertising was HKD 202,260,000, down from HKD 233,675,000, representing a decline of 13.5%[27] - Revenue from the newspaper publishing segment contributed approximately HKD 140,701,000, down from HKD 159,756,000 for the same period last year[36] - Digital media business revenue was approximately HKD 43,685,000, down by about HKD 6,397,000 or 13% year-on-year[86] - The overall revenue of the company for the reporting period was approximately HKD 202,260,000, a decrease of about HKD 31,415,000 or 13% compared to the same period last year[86] Investment Properties - The company experienced a net loss on fair value of investment properties of HKD 10,355,000, compared to a loss of HKD 6,553,000 in the previous year[4] - The net fair value loss on investment properties during the reporting period was approximately HKD 10,355,000, compared to HKD 6,553,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023[25] - The group's investment properties were valued at HKD 369,089,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 367,679,000 as of March 31, 2024[49] Employee and Operational Costs - Employee costs, including directors' remuneration, decreased to HKD 178,637 from HKD 185,644 in the previous year[4] - The group has 817 employees as of September 30, 2024, down from 856 on March 31, 2024, indicating a focus on cost control[97] Dividends - The company paid dividends amounting to HKD 143,876,000 during the period, which was not applicable in the previous year[14] - The group announced a final dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling approximately HKD 143,876,000, compared to no dividends declared for the same period last year[43] - The company announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, to be distributed on December 27, 2024[78] Market Outlook and Challenges - The group anticipates continued challenges in the media sector due to changing consumer patterns and a weak market environment, with advertising clients expected to increase promotional spending as the government promotes tourism[92] - The group holds stable rental income from commercial properties, but faces downward pressure on rental prices due to high vacancy rates in the local market[93] - The financing business remains optimistic, with steady growth in interest income, despite uncertainties in the property market and low transaction prices for second-hand residential properties[95] Shareholding Structure - As of September 30, 2024, Conyers Trustee Services (BVI) Limited holds 1,547,851,284 shares, representing 64.55% of the company's equity[111] - Ocean Greatness Limited also holds 1,547,851,284 shares, equivalent to 64.55% of the company's equity[111] - Marsun Holdings Limited possesses 1,547,851,284 shares, accounting for 64.55% of the company's equity[111] - Magicway Investment Limited owns 1,222,941,284 shares, which is 51.00% of the company's equity[111] - Ever Holdings Limited has 324,910,000 shares, representing 13.55% of the company's equity[111] - Perfect Deal Trading Limited holds 149,870,000 shares, equivalent to 6.25% of the company's equity[111] - Ms. Hong Meifang, as a spouse, has rights to 1,697,721,284 shares, which is 70.80% of the company's equity[111] - The total number of issued shares as of September 30, 2024, is 2,397,917,898 shares[116] - No other individuals hold any recorded interests or short positions in the company's shares as of September 30, 2024[116]
东方企控集团(00018) - 2025 - 中期业绩
2024-11-22 12:50
Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 280,177,000, a decrease of 10.2% compared to HKD 312,085,000 for the same period in 2023[3]. - The net profit for the period was HKD 25,363,000, down 20.1% from HKD 31,789,000 in the previous year[3]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 47,012,000, significantly up from HKD 14,680,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a strong recovery in foreign exchange differences[3]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 1.05 cents, compared to HKD 1.28 cents for the same period in 2023, indicating a decline of 17.9%[5]. - The profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 30,241,000, down from HKD 34,758,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a decline of 12.2%[34]. - The unaudited consolidated profit attributable to the company's owners was approximately HKD 25,098,000, a decrease of about HKD 5,646,000 or approximately 18% year-on-year[66]. Revenue Breakdown - Advertising revenue from newspaper publishing was HKD 202,260,000, down 13.4% from HKD 233,675,000 year-over-year[22]. - Internet subscription and advertising revenue decreased to HKD 43,685,000, a decline of 12.7% from HKD 50,082,000 in the previous year[22]. - The publishing segment's revenue was HKD 245,945,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 283,757,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 13.3%[34]. - The loan business generated revenue of HKD 25,710,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 19,046,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating an increase of 35.4%[34]. Assets and Liabilities - Current assets totaled HKD 1,137,635,000, down from HKD 1,216,846,000 as of March 31, 2024[7]. - The net current asset value was HKD 1,049,757,000, a decrease from HKD 1,137,831,000 in the previous period[7]. - Non-current assets amounted to HKD 731,402,000, slightly down from HKD 739,925,000[8]. - The group's total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 1,869,037,000, down from HKD 1,956,771,000 as of March 31, 2024[28]. - The group's total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 171,461,000, compared to HKD 162,331,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing an increase of 5.1%[28]. - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 83,583,000 from HKD 83,316,000, indicating stable financial management[10]. - The company's equity attributable to owners was HKD 1,683,541,000, down from HKD 1,781,397,000[10]. Investment Properties - The net fair value loss on investment properties for the period was approximately HKD 10,355,000, compared to HKD 6,553,000 for the same period last year[20]. - The total value of investment properties at the end of the reporting period was HKD 369,089,000, slightly up from HKD 367,679,000 at the end of March 2024[47]. - The fair value of investment properties decreased by HKD 10,355,000 during the reporting period, reflecting market conditions[45]. - The company's investment properties in Australia were valued at HKD 226,189,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 213,179,000 as of March 31, 2024[47]. Cash Flow and Expenses - The group's cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 540,773,000, down from HKD 560,937,000 as of March 31, 2024[28]. - The group incurred depreciation expenses of HKD 10,198,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 14,868,000 in the same period of 2023, a decrease of 31.5%[35]. - The company announced a profit tax expense of HKD 4,878,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,969,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 64% increase[39]. Dividends - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.03 per share and a special dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling approximately HKD 143,876,000, compared to no dividends declared for the same period in 2023[41]. - The group announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share for the reporting period, to be distributed on December 27, 2024[73]. Operational Insights - The company continues to focus on resource allocation and performance review across its operating segments, including newspaper publishing and loan business[24]. - The group anticipates ongoing challenges in the media business due to a prolonged economic recovery in Hong Kong and changing advertising client strategies[86]. - The retail price of the "Oriental Daily" was increased from HKD 10 to HKD 12 to alleviate operational pressures in the media sector[86]. - The group plans to enhance its advertising offerings through innovative formats and digital technologies to attract more clients[87]. - The group is optimistic about its financing business, with steady growth in interest income from high-quality mortgage clients[89]. Employee and Management - The group has 817 employees as of September 30, 2024, down from 856 on March 31, 2024[91]. - The company has maintained strict monitoring of approved loans and receivables to mitigate credit risk, with a total of HKD 358,604,000 in overdue but unimpaired loans as of September 30, 2024[50]. Market Conditions - Local commercial property rental income remains stable, but high vacancy rates indicate continued low valuations and downward pressure on rents[87]. - The group continues to seek high-return investment opportunities in the local property market despite ongoing valuation challenges[87]. - The group has no current foreign currency hedging policy but is monitoring exchange rate risks, particularly with the Australian dollar[90]. Miscellaneous - The company has not made any acquisitions or disposals of investment properties during the reporting period[20]. - The group had no significant investments or acquisitions of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the reporting period[69]. - No significant events affecting the group occurred after the reporting period[97].
东方企控集团(00018) - 2024 - 年度财报
2024-07-11 10:10
綜合財務報表附註 截至2024年3月31日止年度 4. 主要會計政策(續) 金融資產(續) 分類及計量(續) 2) 按公允價值計入損益之金融資產 該等投資包括並非按攤銷成本或按公允價值計入其他全面收益的金融資產,包括持作買賣金融資產、於初始 確認後指定按公允價值計入損益之金融資產、業務合併中香港財務報告準則第3號適用之或然代價安排所產 生之金融資產及須另行以按公允價值計入損益計量之金融資產。該等金融資產均以公允價值列帳,所產生之 任何收益及虧損於損益中確認,當中不包括有關金融資產所賺取之任何股息或利息。股息或利息收入與公允 價值損益分開呈列。 金融資產如符合以下條件,則分類為持作買賣: (ii) 屬於一併管理及於初始確認時近日有實際短期獲利模式證據之可識別金融工具組合之其中部分;或 (iii) 並非金融擔保合約或並非指定及實際對沖工具之衍生工具。 僅於可消除或大幅減少以其他方式計量資產或負債或以不同基準確認收益或虧損而產生不一致之計量或確認 之情況下,金融資產方會指定於初始確認時按公允價值計入損益。 強制按公允價值計入損益計量之本集團金融資產包括會籍。 金融負債 確認及終止確認 金融負債當且僅當負債消除時方終 ...
东方企控集团(00018) - 2024 - 年度业绩
2024-06-21 12:36
本集團之除稅前溢利已扣除╱(計入)以下各項: | --- | --- | --- | |----------------|--------------------|------------------| | | 2024 年 港幣千元 | 2023 年 港幣千元 | | 借貸之利息 | 248 | 258 | | 銀行透支之利息 | 849 | – | | | 306 | | | 租賃負債之利息 | | – | | | 1,403 | 258 | 截至2024年及2023年3月31日止年度,本集團在澳洲成立的實體按30%的法定稅率繳 交企業所得稅。澳洲資本收益與所得稅分開計算,乃透過識別自指定資本收益稅項 事件,包括出售資產所得的資本所得款項以及稅務合併規則所引致的事件後,扣除 相關成本基礎計得,且不計及可根據普通所得稅規則徵稅的金額。資本虧損僅可抵 銷可課稅資本收益,而不得抵銷任何普通收入,惟普通或貿易虧損亦可抵銷可課稅 資本收益淨額。 8. 股 息 (b) 已於年內確認派發之股息 每股基本盈利乃根據本公司擁有人應佔溢利約港幣75,096,000元(2023年:約 港 幣 166,564,000元)及報告期 ...
东方企控集团(00018) - 2024 - 中期财报
2023-12-06 08:37
Financial Performance - The company's profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 34,758,000, a decrease of 66.3% compared to HKD 103,059,000 in the same period of 2022[1]. - The group reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 30,744,000, down 63.7% from HKD 84,690,000 in the previous year[34]. - The basic earnings per share for the period were approximately HKD 0.0128, compared to HKD 0.0354 for the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 63.8%[34]. - Net profit for the period was HKD 31,789, down 62.9% from HKD 85,549 in the same period of 2022[48]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 14,680, a decrease of 53% compared to HKD 31,232 in the previous year[48]. - The decline in profit was primarily due to the cessation of government support subsidies, which amounted to approximately HKD 15,116,000 in the previous year, and a net loss of approximately HKD 19,595,000 from the sale of Australian properties and a settlement with an Australian hotel operator[105]. Revenue and Sales - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 306,748,000, a decrease of 8.7% from HKD 335,948,000 in the same period of 2022[12]. - The group's total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 312,085,000, a decrease of 9.4% compared to HKD 344,429,000 for the same period in 2022[30]. - Revenue from newspaper publishing and advertising was HKD 233,675,000, down 8.1% from HKD 254,165,000 in the previous year[26]. - Internet subscription and advertising revenue decreased to HKD 50,082,000 from HKD 60,442,000, representing a decline of 17.8%[26]. - The overall revenue of Oriental Daily decreased by approximately HKD 20,490,000, a decline of about 8% compared to the same period last year[115]. - Digital media business revenue fell by approximately HKD 10,360,000, down about 17% year-on-year[115]. Cash Flow and Assets - Operating cash flow before changes in working capital was HKD 50,775,000, down 47.4% from HKD 96,568,000 year-on-year[1]. - The net cash from operating activities for the period was HKD 65,945,000, compared to HKD 70,987,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decline of 7.9%[1]. - The group recorded a decrease in cash and cash equivalents to HKD 253,229,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 665,196,000 as of March 31, 2023[41]. - The net cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 531,673,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 665,196,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a decline of approximately 20.1%[65]. - Current assets increased to HKD 1,204,685,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,119,815,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing an increase of about 7.6%[62]. - The total assets of the company as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 1,948,405,000, an increase from HKD 1,892,177,000 as of March 31, 2023[10]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the reporting period, compared to an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share in the previous year[15]. - The group has not declared a final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2023, compared to a total dividend of approximately HKD 143,876,000 for the previous period[33]. Liabilities and Equity - The total liabilities increased to HKD 128,388,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 86,163,000 as of March 31, 2023, which is an increase of about 48.9%[62]. - The company’s equity attributable to owners as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 1,732,062,000, an increase from HKD 1,717,885,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 0.8%[63]. - The net asset value as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 1,744,535,000, up from HKD 1,729,855,000 as of March 31, 2023, showing a slight increase of approximately 0.8%[63]. Impairments and Fair Value - The company reported a loss of HKD 6,553,000 in fair value of investment properties for the period, with no comparable figure in the previous year[1]. - The fair value loss on investment properties for the reporting period was approximately HKD 6,553,000, compared to no loss for the same period in 2022[70]. - The group confirmed a property impairment of approximately HKD 5,224,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to no impairment in the previous year[35]. - The valuation of the group's investment properties decreased by approximately HKD 16,500,000, or about 13%, compared to March 31, 2023[135]. Employment and Operations - As of September 30, 2023, the group employed 872 staff, a decrease from 908 staff as of March 31, 2023[123]. - The group plans to continue implementing cost-saving measures to manage production costs, which are expected to remain under pressure[119]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors confirmed compliance with the standard code for securities trading throughout the reporting period[126]. - The group has adopted most of the best practices outlined in the corporate governance code during the reporting period[125]. Shareholding Structure - The total issued shares of the company as of September 30, 2023, were 2,397,917,898 shares[154]. - As of September 30, 2023, Conyers Trustee Services (BVI) Limited holds 1,547,851,284 shares, representing 64.55% of the company's total issued shares[156]. - The ownership structure indicates significant control by a few entities, with the top three shareholders holding over 64% of the shares[156].
东方企控集团(00018) - 2024 - 中期业绩
2023-11-23 12:27
資本性支出及重大投資或購入資本資產之未來計劃 | --- | --- | --- | |-------------|--------------|------------| | | 2023 年 | 2023 年 | | | 9 月 30 日 | 3 月 31 日 | | | (未經審核) | (經審核) | | | 港幣千元 | 港幣千元 | | | | | | 0 – 60 日 | 20,697 | 25,933 | | 61 – 90 日 | 8,248 | 7,852 | | 超 過 90 日 | 15,476 | 24,989 | | | 44,421 | 58,774 | 14. 分類為持作銷售之投資物業 於2022年1月21日,本集團與Bayside Pacific Developments Pty Ltd.(「買方」)(一間於澳 洲註冊成立之有限公司,並由董事會主席及副主席的侄兒馬興富先生全資擁有)訂 立三份買賣協議。據此,本集團同意出售,且買方同意購買該等物業,代價總額為 38,000,000澳 元(約港幣207,441,000元)(「出售事項」)。 於2022年6月21日,出售事項由股東( ...
东方企控集团(00018) - 2023 - 年度业绩
2023-06-20 13:00
香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責,對其準確性或完整性亦 不發表任何聲明,並明確表示,概不對因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任 何損失承擔任何責任。 (於香港註冊成立之有限公司) (股份代號:18) 截至2023年3月31日止年度業績公告 東方企控集團有限公司(「本公司」)董事(「董事」)會(「董事會」)宣布本公司及其附屬公司 (統稱「本集團」)截至2023年3月31日止年度之經審核綜合業績(連同2022年的比較數字)如 下: 綜合損益及其他全面收益表 截至2023年3月31日止年度 2023年 2022年 附註 港幣千元 港幣千元 收入 3 677,165 735,782 其他收入,淨額 3 66,906 33,127 所用原料及消耗品 (90,787) (71,499) 員工成本,包括董事酬金 (381,031) (387,606) 物業、廠房及設備折舊 (31,775) (33,052) 其他經營開支 (77,024) (99,261) 投資物業之公允價值收益 38,613 22,220 按公允價值計入損益(「按公允價值計入損益」)之金 融資產 ...
东方企控集团(00018) - 2023 - 中期财报
2022-12-01 08:39
Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 344,429,000, a decrease of 6.9% compared to HKD 370,323,000 in the same period of 2021[5] - Net profit for the period was HKD 85,549,000, representing an increase of 20.9% from HKD 70,749,000 in the previous year[5] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to HKD 3.53 cents from HKD 2.94 cents, reflecting a growth of 20.1%[7] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 31,232,000, down from HKD 52,830,000 in the same period last year, a decrease of 41.1%[5] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 103,059,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 90,079,000 in the same period of 2021, representing an increase of approximately 14.4%[13] - The income tax expense for the reporting period was HKD 17,510,000, a decrease of 8.4% from HKD 19,330,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021[44] - The unaudited consolidated profit attributable to the company's owners was approximately HKD 84,690,000, an increase of about HKD 14,175,000 or approximately 20.1% year-on-year[67] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets, including property, plant, and equipment, amounted to HKD 413,345,000 as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 427,480,000 as of March 31, 2022[9] - Current assets totaled HKD 1,181,958,000, a decrease from HKD 1,283,628,000 as of March 31, 2022[9] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 110,963,000 from HKD 121,689,000, indicating a reduction of 8.8%[9] - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 1,743,227,000 from HKD 1,855,463,000, a decline of 6.0%[11] - Total assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 1,924,173,000, a decrease from HKD 2,057,888,000 as of March 31, 2022[33] - The group's liabilities as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 172,762,000, compared to HKD 135,836,000 as of March 31, 2022[33] Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow before changes in working capital decreased to HKD 96,568,000 from HKD 106,261,000, a decline of about 9.6% year-over-year[13] - Net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 70,987,000, down from HKD 116,353,000, indicating a decrease of approximately 39.1%[13] - The net cash used in investing activities was HKD 186,582,000, a substantial improvement from a net cash used of HKD 5,298,000 in the prior year[15] - The group’s capital expenditure during the reporting period was approximately HKD 1,596,000, compared to approximately HKD 6,283,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021[69] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from publishing and advertising was HKD 254,165,000, down 6.3% from HKD 271,285,000 year-on-year[28] - Internet subscription and advertising revenue decreased to HKD 60,442,000 from HKD 67,227,000, representing a decline of 10.5%[28] - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong was HKD 335,948,000, down from HKD 358,599,000 in the previous year[38] - Oriental Daily's overall revenue decreased by approximately HKD 17,120,000, a decline of about 6.3% compared to the same period last year[79] - On.cc's revenue also fell by approximately HKD 6,785,000, down about 10.1% year-on-year[79] Dividends - The company paid dividends totaling HKD 143,876,000 during the reporting period, compared to HKD 167,854,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 14.3%[19] - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.03 per share and a special dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling approximately HKD 143,876,000, compared to HKD 167,854,000 for the same period last year[45] - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share and a special dividend of HKD 0.02 per share, to be distributed on December 22, 2022[73] Foreign Exchange and Other Income - The company reported a foreign exchange loss of HKD 54,317,000 during the period, compared to a gain of HKD 17,919,000 in the previous year[5] - Other income increased significantly to HKD 32,269,000 from HKD 14,765,000, marking a growth of 118.5%[5] - The company reported a significant foreign exchange loss of HKD 53,050,000 during the period, impacting overall financial results[19] Shareholding Structure - As of September 30, 2022, Mr. Ma Chengfa holds 1,547,851,284 shares, representing 64.55% of the company's total issued shares[92] - Mr. Ma Jinghao holds 95,916,000 shares, accounting for 4.00% of the company's total issued shares[92] - The total number of issued shares as of September 30, 2022, is 2,397,917,898[94] - Conyers Trustee Services (BVI) Limited, as trustee of Ocean Trust, holds 1,547,851,284 shares, which is 64.55% of the company[98] - Ocean Greatness Limited and Marsun Holdings Limited also hold 1,547,851,284 shares each, representing 64.55%[98] - Magicway Investment Limited holds 1,222,941,284 shares, which is 51.00% of the company[98] - Ever Holdings Limited holds 324,910,000 shares, accounting for 13.55% of the company[98] - Perfect Deal Trading Limited holds 149,870,000 shares, representing 6.25% of the company[98] - The company has not disclosed any other individuals holding shares or related interests as of September 30, 2022[99] Operational Challenges - The company faced uncertainties in its business environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting its operations and financial condition[90] - The group expects advertising revenue to continue to be under pressure, impacting overall profitability for the fiscal year[82]