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。 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股 份 代 號：00423） 全年業績公告 截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度 – 2 – 綜合資產負債表 | | | | | 於三月三十一日 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | 二零二五年 | 二零二四年 | | | | 附 註 | | 千港元 | 千港元 | | 非流動資產 | | | | | | | 物業、廠房及設備 | | | | 378,635 | 428,943 | | 投資物業 | | | | 61,233 | 20,449 | | 遞延所得稅資產 | | | | 3,399 | 2,255 | | 已付物業、廠房及設備之訂金 | | | | 1,960 | – | | | | | | 445,227 | 451,647 | | 流動資產 | | | | | | | 存 | 貨 | | | ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 407,664,000, a decrease of 15.6% compared to HKD 483,103,000 in the same period of 2023[16] - The company reported a loss of HKD 33,611,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 19,817,000 in the same period of 2023[41] - The company's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 407,664,000, a decrease of 16% compared to HKD 483,103,000 in the same period last year[69] - The group reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 33,700,000, an increase of HKD 13,400,000 compared to the loss of HKD 20,300,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023[92] - The group recorded a net loss of HKD 33,611,000 for the six months, compared to a net loss of HKD 19,817,000 in the prior year, indicating a worsening financial position[159] Revenue Breakdown - Advertising revenue decreased to HKD 189,688,000 from HKD 243,340,000, representing a decline of 22.1%[16] - The company’s service revenue was HKD 204,072,000, down from HKD 217,962,000, a decrease of 6.4%[16] - Service revenue from the financial news agency, information, and software business decreased by 8% due to weak local stock market performance[73] - Advertising revenue decreased by HKD 53,600,000 or 22% to HKD 189,700,000, primarily due to the integration of magazines into digital platforms and a weak local advertising market[87] - Over 65% of the group's total revenue during the period came from digital platforms and information and software businesses, indicating significant progress in the digitalization strategy[88] Operating Performance - Gross profit decreased by 19% to HKD 154,149,000, with a gross margin of 37.8%, down from 39.6%[69] - Operating loss increased by 102% to HKD 40,973,000, compared to HKD 20,334,000 in the previous year[69] - The media segment recorded an operating loss of HKD 40,300,000, an increase of HKD 2,100,000 compared to the previous year's loss, attributed to a decline in advertising revenue due to market conditions[101] Cash and Liquidity - The cash and cash equivalents balance as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 681,639,000, compared to HKD 734,500,000 as of April 1, 2023[9] - The group’s cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 451,561,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 387,130,000 a year earlier, representing a 16.6% increase[147] - The group’s financial position remains robust with a cash flow of approximately HKD 451,600,000[108] - The group had no borrowings as of September 30, 2024[105] Costs and Expenses - Employee costs accounted for approximately 58% of total operating costs, decreasing by HKD 30,200,000 or 10% compared to the previous year[74] - Employee costs decreased to HKD 259,654,000 from HKD 289,832,000, a reduction of 10.4% year-on-year[157] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling HKD 12,948,000, unchanged from the previous year[62] - The interim dividend declared is HKD 0.03 per share, totaling HKD 12,948,000, consistent with the previous year[119] - The company paid a final dividend of HKD 30,212,000 to shareholders, unchanged from the previous period[168] Assets and Liabilities - The company’s total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 822,605,000, compared to HKD 871,202,000 as of April 1, 2023[9] - The company’s liabilities increased to HKD 844,675,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 892,422,000 as of April 1, 2023[9] - Total assets decreased to HKD 875,066,000 from HKD 935,340,000, reflecting a decline of 6.4% year-on-year[164] - The group’s total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 822,605,000 from HKD 886,186,000, a decline of 7.2% year-on-year[164] Financial Ratios - The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 7.81, compared to HKD 4.70 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in losses per share[159] Future Outlook and Strategy - The group plans to continue investing in digital platforms to expand its market share in digital advertising[101] - The group will continue to invest in talent, innovation, and technology to meet the increasing demand for innovative digital solutions[76] - The group aims to continue investing in digital platforms and AI technology to enhance customer interaction and operational efficiency[108] Accounting and Compliance - The company has not adopted any new or revised accounting standards during the reporting period[170] - Management has not identified any significant impact from the new accounting standards on the company's financial performance and position[171] - The company is currently evaluating the impact of new accounting standards on its operations[170]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 407,664 thousand, a decrease of 15.6% compared to HKD 483,103 thousand in the same period of 2023[4] - Gross profit for the period was HKD 154,149 thousand, compared to a gross loss of HKD 291,690 thousand in the previous year[4] - Operating loss for the six months was HKD 40,973 thousand, a significant decline from an operating profit of HKD 944 thousand in the same period last year[4] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 33,269 thousand, compared to a total comprehensive loss of HKD 20,343 thousand in the previous year[7] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 33,711,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 20,265,000 for the same period in the previous year[19] - The group recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 33.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of HKD 13.4 million compared to the same period last year[77] Revenue Breakdown - Advertising revenue for the period was HKD 189,688,000, while publishing revenue was HKD 13,904,000, and service revenue was HKD 204,072,000[35] - The media segment generated revenue of HKD 273,851,000, down from HKD 330,772,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 17.2%[41] - Advertising revenue fell by HKD 53,600,000 or 22% to HKD 189,688,000, primarily due to the integration of magazines into digital platforms and the cessation of print versions[72] - Service revenue decreased by 6% to HKD 204,072,000, with over 65% of total revenue coming from digital platforms and information services[73] Operational Efficiency - The company continues to focus on improving operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities to enhance future performance[4] - The group plans to continue monitoring and optimizing its cost structure to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness[75] - The number of employees decreased to 1,054 as of September 30, 2024, from 1,234 a year earlier, reflecting a focus on optimizing workforce efficiency[84] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 454,134 thousand, slightly increasing from HKD 451,647 thousand as of March 31, 2024[10] - Current assets decreased to HKD 643,142 thousand from HKD 716,948 thousand, reflecting a reduction in cash and cash equivalents[10] - Total equity attributable to shareholders was HKD 822,605 thousand, down from HKD 908,156 thousand as of March 31, 2024[13] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 132,983,000, with a provision for impairment of HKD 3,874,000[11] - Trade payables as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 9,798,000, with overdue amounts categorized as follows: HKD 20,213,000 over 90 days[54] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 59,545,000, resulting in a total of HKD 152,846,000 as of September 30, 2023[23] - Operating cash outflow for the period was HKD 46,317,000, compared to HKD 22,750,000 in the previous year[23] - The group’s cash balance was HKD 451.6 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 526.5 million as of March 31, 2024[80] - The company incurred interest expenses of HKD 349,000 during the period, compared to HKD 22,569,000 in the previous year[23] - The group had no borrowings as of September 30, 2024, indicating a strong balance sheet position[81] Dividends - The company paid a final dividend of HKD 30,212,000 during the period[23] - The group declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling HKD 12,948,000, consistent with the previous year's interim dividend[49] - The group announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling HKD 12.948 million, consistent with the previous year[86] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue investing in digital platforms and artificial intelligence technology to enhance business innovation and operational efficiency[83] - The group aims to maintain a sustainable dividend policy and sufficient liquidity to support strategic business investments and growth opportunities[83] Taxation - The effective tax rate for the period remained at 16.5%, consistent with the previous year, with current tax expenses totaling HKD 2,991,000[46] Governance - The company established a nomination committee in 2005, consisting of three independent non-executive directors[96] - The board of directors includes three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors as of the announcement date[96]

馮紹波 執行董事 王清女士，50歲，於二零零零年加入本集團，為本集團之公司秘書兼財務主管。王女士擁有20多年會計及 財務管理經驗。王女士持有香港中文大學工商管理（專業會計學）學士學位及倫敦大學法律學士學位。王女 士現為香港公司治理公會會員及香港會計師公會會員。加入本集團之前，王女士曾於一間國際會計師事務 所工作。 董事會資料 15 年報 2023/2024 香港經濟日報集團有限公司 14 董事會（「董事會」）致力維持高質素的企業管治水平及標準。除下文所提述及闡明者外，本公司一直遵守香 港聯合交易所有限公司證券上市規則（「上市規則」）附錄14所載企業管治守則所載守則條文（「守則條文」）。 馮紹波先生（主席） 史秀美女士 王清女士 冼漢廸先生（提名委員會主席） 羅富昌先生（薪酬委員會主席、提名委員會成員及審核委員會成員） 歐陽偉立先生（審核委員會主席、薪酬委員會成員及提名委員會成員） 根據守則條文第C.2.1條規定，主席與行政總裁（「行政總裁」）之角色應有區分，並不應由一人同時兼任。主 席與行政總裁之間之職責分工應清楚界定並以書面列載。然而，本公司委任了馮紹波先生同時兼任主席與 行政總裁。董事會相信，委任同一人士 ...

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。 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股 份 代 號：00423） 香港經濟日報集團有限公司（「本公司」）董事謹此公布本公司及其附屬公司（統稱 「本集團」）截至二零二四年三月三十一日止年度之經審核綜合全年業績如下： 綜合收益表 | | | | 截至三月三十一日止年度 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 二零二四年 | | 二零二三年 | | | 附 註 | | 千港元 | 千港元 | | 收 益 | 2 | | 923,894 | 1,022,922 | | 銷售成本 | 3 | | (551,907) | (600,116) | | 毛 利 | | | 371,987 | 422,806 | | 銷售及分銷開支 | 3 | | (196,472) | (203,140) | | 一般及行政開支 | 3 | | (216,158) | (220,194) | ...

Financial Performance - The group reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 20,265,000 for the period, compared to a profit of HKD 35,117,000 in the same period last year[20]. - The group reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 20,300,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of HKD 22,100,000 compared to the net profit after excluding a one-time employment support subsidy of HKD 33,300,000 in the same period last year[57]. - The group reported a total revenue of HKD 483.1 million, down from HKD 515.2 million in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 6.2%[112]. - The group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, decreased by HKD 32.1 million or 6% to HKD 483.1 million compared to the same period last year[172]. - The operating loss for the period was HKD 20.3 million, compared to an operating profit of HKD 40.4 million in the previous year[112]. - The net loss attributable to shareholders was HKD 20.3 million, compared to a profit of HKD 35.1 million in the previous year[112]. - The gross profit margin for the group was 39.6%, a decline of 2.5 percentage points from the previous year, indicating a need for improved cost efficiency[31]. - The gross profit margin for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was 39.6%, down from 42.1% in the previous year[199]. - The group recorded net financing income of HKD 5,609,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,572,000 in the previous year[41]. - Financing income increased by 257% to HKD 5.6 million compared to the previous period[199]. Cash and Equity Position - As of September 30, 2023, the group's cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 387,130,000, down from HKD 407,456,000 as of September 30, 2022, representing a decrease of approximately 3.2%[5]. - The group's cash balance as of September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 387,100,000, indicating a solid financial position[1]. - The total equity of the group as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 820,199,000, down from HKD 871,202,000 as of March 31, 2023[34]. - The total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 820.2 million from HKD 871.2 million in the previous year[116]. - The group had no borrowings as of September 30, 2023[95]. - The group’s current ratio was 2.47 times as of September 30, 2023, slightly down from 2.52 times as of March 31, 2023[34]. - The group reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 4.70, compared to earnings of HKD 8.14 per share in the previous year[112]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of 8,751,000 HKD, compared to a much larger decrease of 169,888,000 HKD in the previous period[119]. Revenue Sources and Trends - The group's service revenue increased by 4% to HKD 218,000,000 compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by growth in the digital platform services[30]. - The group's advertising revenue decreased from HKD 279,621,000 to HKD 243,340,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 13%[13]. - Advertising revenue decreased by HKD 36,300,000 or 13% to HKD 243,300,000, primarily due to a sluggish local advertising market influenced by the downturn in the local stock and property markets[54]. - Digital advertising revenue surpassed print advertising revenue, becoming the largest source of advertising income for the group during the review period[54]. - Over 60% of the group's total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, came from digital platforms and information and software businesses, indicating significant progress in the digitalization strategy[94]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The group plans to closely monitor economic and political changes while prudently managing costs and operational efficiency[1]. - Employee costs, including director and CEO remuneration, were 289,832,000 HKD, slightly up from 289,624,000 HKD in the previous period[133]. - Employee costs accounted for approximately 57% of the group's total operating costs, remaining consistent with the previous year[175]. - The media division recorded a loss of HKD 38.2 million, an increase of HKD 21.6 million compared to the same period last year after excluding a one-time employment support subsidy[85]. - The group experienced a foreign exchange loss of HKD 526,000 during the period, contributing to the overall loss reported[4]. - The group faced various financial risks, including market risk (foreign exchange and interest rate risks), credit risk, and liquidity risk[154]. Future Plans and Investments - The group plans to continue investing in digital platforms and quality content creation, aiming for sustainable growth and long-term business development[1]. - The group plans to continue investing in digital platforms to enhance customer experience and increase market share in digital advertising[85]. - The group acquired a property for office use at a cost of approximately HKD 15,700,000, funded by matured time deposits[58]. Dividends - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling HKD 12,948,000, consistent with the previous year[61]. - The company declared a final dividend of 7.0 HKD per share, totaling 30,212,000 HKD, an increase from 28,054,000 HKD in the previous year[136].

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。 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） 00423 （股份代號： ） 中期業績公告 截至二零二三年九月三十日止六個月 香港經濟日報集團有限公司（「本公司」）董事謹此公布本公司及其附屬公司（統稱「本集 團」）截至二零二三年九月三十日止六個月之未經審核中期業績。該等未經審核業績已由 本公司審核委員會進行審閱。 中期綜合收益表摘要 未經審核 截至九月三十日止六個月 二零二三年 二零二二年 附註 千港元 千港元 收益 3 483,103 515,229 銷售成本 5 (291,690) (298,147) 毛利 191,413 217,082 銷售及分銷開支 5 (104,098) (101,414) 一般及行政開支 5 (109,158) (108,414) 財務資產減值撥回╱（減值虧損）淨額 565 (1,408) 其 他收入 4 944 34,598 ...

Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, the company's publishing revenue decreased by 18% to HKD 50.9 million from HKD 61.7 million in the previous year due to reduced circulation of printed publications, particularly magazines [16]. - The gross profit margin declined by 3.0 percentage points to 41.3% from 44.3% in the previous fiscal year, with management focusing on improving cost structure and operational efficiency [18]. - The group's net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 27.5 million, a decrease of HKD 5.5 million compared to the previous fiscal year, resulting in a slight drop in net profit margin to 2.8% [20]. - The group's revenue slightly decreased by 2% to HKD 1.0229 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 [100]. - The company's gross profit was HKD 422,806,000, reflecting an 8% decline, with a gross margin of 41.3% [160]. - Operating profit decreased by 33% to HKD 34,527,000, while net financing income increased significantly by 406% to HKD 5,646,000 [160]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 27,458,000, down 17% from HKD 33,017,000 in the previous year, resulting in a net profit margin of 2.8% [160]. - Service revenue remained stable at HKD 422,326,000, while advertising revenue decreased by 2% to HKD 549,702,000 [162][163]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The cash balance as of March 31, 2023, was HKD 464.2 million, compared to HKD 461.0 million as of March 31, 2022, indicating stable liquidity [24]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 170.3 million, which included HKD 25.8 million for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment [23]. - The group had no debt as of March 31, 2023, indicating a strong balance sheet with total liabilities at zero [140]. - The group's cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 215,509,000, with fixed deposits over three months amounting to HKD 248,649,000, leading to a total of HKD 464,158,000 [188]. - The group's current assets decreased slightly to HKD 415,500,000, primarily due to renewed office lease agreements [167]. - The group’s cash flow from operating activities showed a net book value of HKD 41,000, down from HKD 184,000 in the previous year [200]. Investment and Strategic Focus - The company plans to continue investing in digital solutions and technology to meet the increasing demand for innovative digital solutions across various sectors, including banking and wealth management [21]. - The group will continue to explore market expansion opportunities and new product development in response to evolving market conditions [75]. - The group plans to manage its financial position and cash flow prudently to support investment plans and dividend policies amid challenging operational and economic environments [141]. - The group will continue to invest in enhancing quality content, innovative technology, and developing digital talent for sustainable growth [134]. - The group is focused on enhancing its digital technology capabilities through cloud computing and intelligent promotion strategies [75]. Digital Transformation and Advertising - The group experienced strong growth in digital advertising, becoming the largest source of advertising revenue due to accelerated digital transformation driven by the pandemic [75]. - The digital advertising revenue from the recruitment advertising platform reached a record high due to a tight local labor market [133]. - The group has been actively developing digital businesses to meet changing reader demands and enhance content delivery [53]. - The group continues to invest in talent and technology to meet the increasing demand for innovative digital solutions [57]. - The group has implemented new promotional strategies to accelerate the growth of digital advertising revenue [75]. Governance and Management - The board of directors held five meetings during the fiscal year, including one postponed meeting from the previous year [1]. - The board consists of seven directors, with three independent non-executive directors, accounting for over one-third of the board members [109]. - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules [108]. - The audit committee was established in 2005, comprising non-executive and independent non-executive directors, ensuring oversight of financial reporting [118]. - The company encourages continuous professional development for all directors to enhance their knowledge and skills [114]. - The attendance record for board meetings shows full participation from most directors, indicating strong engagement [116]. Economic Environment - The macroeconomic environment remains challenging, with global economic growth expected to slow further due to high interest rates and tightening monetary policies [76]. - The local stock market experienced low levels in both index and trading volume due to pandemic and tightening financial conditions [56]. - Despite challenges, the group's economic situation showed slight improvement in Q1 2023, supported by the recovery of inbound tourism and increased consumer activity [76]. - Consumer sentiment showed signs of recovery in Q1 2023, despite a slow overall recovery pace [56]. - The group is aware of the impact of geopolitical tensions and their effect on global and local economic recovery [76].

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。 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） 00423 （股份代號： ） 澄清公告 茲提述香港經濟日報集團有限公司（「本公司」）日期為二零二三年六月二十六日有關本公 司及其附屬公司截至二零二三年三月三十一日止年度全年業績的公告（「該公告」）。除另 有指明者外，本公告所用的詞彙與該公告採納的具相同涵義。 董事會謹此澄清，須待本公司股東於二零二三年八月三日舉行之應屆股東週年大會上批 准後方告作實的建議末期股息，將派付予二零二三年八月十六日（並非二零二三年 八月十一日）名列本公司股東名冊之股東。 除上文披露者外，該公告的所有其他資料不變。 承董事會命 香港經濟日報集團有限公司 執行董事兼公司秘書 王清 ...

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。 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號： 00423） 全年業績公告 截至二零二三年三月三十一日止年度 香港經濟日報集團有限公司（「本公司」）董事謹此公布本公司及其附屬公司（統稱 「本集團」）截至二零二三年三月三十一日止年度之經審核綜合全年業績如下： 綜合收益表 截至三月三十一日止年度 二零二三年 二零二二年 附註 千港元 千港元 收益 2 1,022,922 1,043,595 銷售成本 3 (600,116) (581,786) 毛利 422,806 461,809 銷售及分銷開支 3 (203,140) (194,703) 一般及行政開支 3 (220,194) (215,533) 財務資產減值虧損淨額 (845) (2,014) 其他收入 35,900 1,800 經營溢利 34,527 51,359 融資收入 6,142 1,327 ...