Financial Performance - The company reported unaudited revenue of HKD 364,435,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 407,664,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of approximately 10.6%[5] - Gross profit for the period was HKD 156,171,000, down from HKD 154,149,000 year-over-year, indicating a slight increase in gross margin despite lower revenue[5] - Operating loss amounted to HKD 26,980,000, a significant decline from an operating profit of HKD 1,015,000 in the previous year[5] - The net loss for the period was HKD 23,339,000, compared to a loss of HKD 1,255,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a deterioration in financial performance[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 5.46, compared to HKD 7.81 in the prior year, indicating a reduction in loss per share despite the overall increase in losses[5] - The company recorded a loss of HKD 33,711,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 23,554,000 in the previous year, indicating a worsening financial performance[12] - The net loss attributable to shareholders for the period was HKD 23,554,000, compared to a loss of HKD 33,711,000 in the previous year, representing a 30.5% improvement[33] - Shareholders' loss narrowed to HKD 23.6 million, an improvement of HKD 10.1 million from HKD 33.7 million in the same period last year[48] Revenue Breakdown - Advertising revenue for the same period was HKD 159,158,000, while service revenue was HKD 191,606,000, indicating a shift in revenue sources[24] - The media segment generated revenue of HKD 232,759,000, down from HKD 273,851,000, reflecting a decline of 15%[27] - The financial news and software segment reported revenue of HKD 131,676,000, slightly down from HKD 133,813,000, a decrease of 1.6%[27] - Advertising revenue decreased by HKD 30.5 million or 16% to HKD 159.2 million, impacted by ongoing economic instability and weak consumer spending[45] - Service revenue, mainly from the group's financial news agency and software business, fell by 6% to HKD 191.6 million[46] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 810,737,000, compared to HKD 855,622,000 as of March 31, 2025, showing a decrease in total assets[9] - Current assets were reported at HKD 570,299,000, a decrease from HKD 623,579,000, indicating a decline in liquidity[9] - The total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 762,919,000 from HKD 785,468,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 2.9%[12] - The company’s total liabilities remained stable, with no significant changes in cash outflows from financial liabilities compared to the previous year[22] Cash Flow and Management - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 294,168,000 from HKD 208,619,000, reflecting improved cash flow management[9] - The net cash outflow from operating activities was HKD 23,610,000, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 46,317,000 in the previous year, showing an improvement[15] - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 294,168,000, an increase from HKD 152,846,000 a year earlier[15] - The group recorded a net cash inflow of HKD 92 million from investment activities, mainly due to the return of bank deposits with maturities over three months[49] - As of September 30, 2025, the group's cash balance was HKD 412.7 million, down from HKD 459.8 million as of March 31, 2025[50] Cost Management and Strategy - The company is focusing on cost management strategies to mitigate losses and improve future performance[5] - Employee costs amounted to HKD 229,212,000, with content costs at HKD 50,117,000, significantly lower than HKD 259,654,000 in the previous year[29] - The gross profit margin increased to 42.9%, up 5.1 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to effective cost control[47] - The group plans to continue investing in digital platforms and artificial intelligence to enhance customer interaction and operational efficiency[52] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company paid a final dividend of HKD 21,580,000 during the period, consistent with prior year distributions[15] - The interim dividend declared was HKD 3.0 cents per share, totaling HKD 12,948,000, unchanged from the previous year[34] - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling HKD 12,948,000, consistent with the previous year[54] - The company will suspend share transfer registration from December 8 to December 9, 2025, to facilitate the interim dividend distribution[55] Corporate Governance - The board consists of experienced directors, including the chairman and CEO, who believe this structure enhances long-term business strategy execution[58] - The audit committee reviewed the group's unaudited interim results for the six months ending September 30, 2025[60] - The remuneration committee and nomination committee were established in 2005, with defined responsibilities and independent directors as members[61][62] - All directors confirmed compliance with the standard code of conduct for securities trading during the reporting period[59] - The board is committed to maintaining corporate governance standards as outlined in the listing rules[58] Economic Environment - The local economic environment remains challenging due to geopolitical issues and trade barriers, but the group aims to maintain a sustainable dividend policy and sufficient liquidity for strategic investments[52] Employment - As of September 30, 2025, the group had a total of 939 employees, a decrease from 1,054 employees as of September 30, 2024[53] Accounting Standards - The company continues to evaluate the impact of new accounting standards but has not adopted any early, indicating a cautious approach to regulatory changes[19] Other Comprehensive Income - The company recorded other comprehensive income of HKD 265,000 for the period, compared to HKD 342,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight decrease in comprehensive income[7] Capital Commitments - Capital commitments not yet incurred amounted to HKD 750,000, with HKD 533,000 contracted but not provided[39] Trade Receivables - Trade receivables totaled HKD 114,268,000, with a provision for impairment of HKD 3,938,000[36] Leasehold Properties - The company reported a total of HKD 91,285,000 in net book value for leasehold properties as of September 30, 2025[35]

Core Viewpoint - The company will hold a board meeting on November 24, 2025, to consider and approve the publication of its interim results for the six months ending September 30, 2025, as well as to discuss the declaration of an interim dividend and the suspension of share transfer registration [1] Group 1 - The board meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM [1] - The meeting will take place at Kodak House II, 321 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong [1] - The agenda includes the approval of interim results and consideration of an interim dividend [1]

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) 董事會召開日期 香港，二零二五年十一月七日 於本公告日期, 董事會成員包括 : (a)執行董事為馮紹波先生、史秀美女士及王清女士； (b) 非執行董事為朱裕倫先生；及(c) 獨立非執行董事為羅富昌先生、歐陽偉立先生及 冼漢廸先生。 公司網址： www.hketgroup.com 香港經濟日報集團有限公司 (「本公司」) 董事會（「董事會」）宣布，本公司 將於二零二五年十一月二十四日 ( 星期一 ) 上午十時三十分假座香港北角渣華道 321 號柯達大廈二期 7 樓舉行董事會會議，藉以( 其中包括 ) 考慮及批准刊發本 公司及其附屬公司截至二零二五年九月三十日止六個月之中期業績，以及考慮 宣派中期股息及暫停辦理股份過戶登記手續。 承董事會命 香港經濟日報集團有限公司 王清 執行董事及公司秘書 ...

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年10月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 香港經濟日報集團有限公司 呈交日期: 2025年11月3日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00423 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 2,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | | 200,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | | | HKD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 2,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | | 200,000,000 | 本月底法定/ ...

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年9月30日 狀態: 新提交 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00423 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 2,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | | 200,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | | | HKD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 2,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | | 200,000,000 | 本月底法定/註冊股本總額： HKD 200,000,000 FF301 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 香 ...

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年8月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 香港經濟日報集團有限公司 呈交日期: 2025年9月2日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00423 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 2,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | | 200,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | | | HKD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 2,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | | 200,000,000 | 本月底法定/註冊 ...

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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。 | 普通決議案 | 票數 (%)# | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 贊成 | 反對 | | 1. 省覽及採納截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度之 | 307,312,673 | 2 | | 經審核財務報表、董事會報告及獨立核數師報告。 | (99.99%) | (0.01%) | | 2. 宣派截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度之末期股 | 307,312,673 | 2 | | 息每股 5.0 港仙。 | (99.99%) | (0.01%) | | 3(a). 重選朱裕倫先生為非執行董事。 | 307,045,673 | 267,002 | | | (99.91%) | (0.09%) | | 3(b). 重選羅富昌先生為獨立非執行董事。 | 307,045,673 | 267,002 | | | (99.91%) | (0.09%) | | 3(c). 重選冼漢廸先生為獨立非執 ...

Group 1 - The article provides a list of companies listed on the Hong Kong stock market along with their dividend distribution dates and shareholder meeting dates [1][4][5] - Notable companies mentioned include China Railway, Green Town China, and Budweiser APAC, which are scheduled for dividend payments [4][5] - The document outlines various companies' actions regarding capital increases and dividend distributions, indicating ongoing corporate activities in the market [4][5]

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, decreased by 13% to HKD 803,700,000[38] - Shareholders' loss amounted to HKD 35,700,000 after recognizing a non-cash impairment of investment properties of HKD 5,200,000[38] - The previous fiscal year's results included a one-time gain from property sales of HKD 122,100,000, offset by non-cash impairments of HKD 11,800,000 and a write-down of deferred tax assets of HKD 21,100,000[38] - Excluding non-cash impairments and one-time items, the company's performance improved by HKD 4,500,000 compared to the previous fiscal year due to effective cost control measures[38] - The group recorded revenue of HKD 803,732,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, a decrease of 13% compared to HKD 923,894,000 in the previous year[75] - The gross profit was HKD 336,701,000, down 9% from HKD 371,987,000, with a gross margin of 41.9%, an increase from 40.3%[75] - The group reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 35,689,000, compared to a profit of HKD 54,222,000 in the previous year, marking a 166% decline[75] - Financing income increased by 28% to HKD 15,204,000 from HKD 11,891,000 in the previous year[75] - The group reported an impairment loss of HKD 5,200,000 on investment properties, reflecting a decrease in their recoverable amount[82] - The actual tax rate for the fiscal year was -9.0%, down from 35.5% in the previous year, mainly due to one-time tax asset write-offs and capital gains from property sales[84] - The company reported a loss of HKD 35,689,000 for the year ending April 1, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 54,222,000 in the previous year, marking a significant decline[160] Market Conditions - The local property market remained sluggish throughout the fiscal year, with prices across various property types declining[38] - The uncertain economic outlook due to global trade tensions and high trade policy uncertainty is expected to slow global growth and increase financial volatility[40] - The local property market faces significant downward pressure amid cautious market sentiment due to unclear economic prospects[40] - The group faced significant challenges in the local economy, with a slowdown in growth and weak performance in the property and retail markets[76] - The competitive landscape remains intense in the banking and online brokerage sectors, with ongoing closures and mergers among small and medium-sized securities firms in Hong Kong[39] Business Strategy and Operations - The company aims to diversify its business strategy to achieve sustainable growth and provide optimal returns to shareholders[15] - The group operates in multiple core business areas, including media, finance, real estate, and quality living[15] - The group continues to enhance its digital business and improve reading platforms to meet changing reader demands[29] - Two-thirds of the group's revenue comes from digital platforms and information and software businesses, indicating significant success in the digitalization strategy[39] - The group successfully captured multiple digital solution projects in the financial sector, including banking, securities brokerage, wealth management, and insurance, leveraging AI and digitalization trends[39] - The group plans to integrate AI applications to enhance consumer interaction, content quality, and operational efficiency, focusing on advanced data analytics and cloud computing[91] - The group is closely monitoring global and local economic and political changes to manage costs and operational efficiency amid a challenging business environment[92] - The group has committed to sustainable operations, emphasizing employee welfare, quality products, and environmental performance[96] Corporate Governance - The board consists of seven members, with three independent non-executive directors, accounting for over one-third of the board[52] - The company adheres to the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules[51] - The board is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and ensuring the best interests of shareholders[51] - The company has established service contracts with all executive, non-executive, and independent non-executive directors[53] - The board composition reflects a diverse range of skills and experiences relevant to the company's business needs[53] - The company has adopted a board diversity policy, considering factors such as gender, age, culture, and professional experience to achieve diversity among board members[55] - The board held a total of four meetings during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, with all directors actively participating[60] - The Audit Committee conducted two meetings during the fiscal year, reviewing the annual report and financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2025[62] - The Remuneration Committee held two meetings during the fiscal year, reviewing and approving the remuneration and discretionary bonuses for executive directors and senior management[63] - The Nomination Committee held one meeting during the fiscal year, providing recommendations on the reappointment of directors eligible for re-election at the annual general meeting[64] - All independent non-executive directors confirmed their independence in accordance with the listing rules, ensuring the board's integrity[57] - The company encourages continuous professional development for all directors to enhance their knowledge and skills[58] - The board is composed of experienced individuals, with a significant number of non-executive directors ensuring a balanced distribution of power and authority[54] - The company’s governance practices include comprehensive onboarding for new directors to ensure they understand their responsibilities and obligations[58] - The company believes it has complied with the corporate governance code, except for the dual role of the Chairman and CEO held by Mr. Feng Shaobo[122] Financial Position - The group has a cash balance of approximately HKD 459.8 million as of March 31, 2025, maintaining a strong financial position with no debt[40] - As of March 31, 2025, net current assets decreased to HKD 410,400,000 from HKD 483,700,000, primarily due to reduced operating performance[88] - As of March 31, 2025, the group had no debt, with a total interest-bearing debt to total assets ratio of 0%[89] - The cash balance as of March 31, 2025, was approximately HKD 459.8 million, down from HKD 526.5 million as of March 31, 2024[89] - The group maintains a sustainable dividend policy, with an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share totaling HKD 12.948 million and a proposed final dividend of HKD 0.05 per share totaling HKD 21.58 million[99] - The group's distributable reserves as of March 31, 2025, were HKD 198.652 million, an increase from HKD 190.777 million in 2024[103] - The company reported a net cash position of HKD 251,157,000, an increase from HKD 212,049,000 in 2024[153] - The company generated a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 108,247,000 for the year ending March 31, 2025, compared to HKD 53,417,000 in the previous year, indicating a substantial increase of approximately 102.5%[161] Audit and Compliance - The financial statements have been audited by PwC, which is willing to be reappointed as the company's auditor[123] - The company must assess its ability to continue as a going concern and disclose relevant matters if applicable[139] - The auditor's report does not cover other information included in the annual report, which is the responsibility of the company's directors[137] - The audit identified key audit matters related to the impairment provisions for trade receivables due to the high level of estimation uncertainty and subjectivity involved[135] - The company is responsible for preparing financial statements that are free from material misstatement due to fraud or error, and for maintaining internal controls[139] - The auditor's responsibility is to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error[142] - The audit procedures included evaluating management's internal controls related to credit monitoring and assessing the adequacy of the impairment provisions[133] Shareholder Information - The company plans to hold at least four board meetings annually, approximately once per quarter[60] - The group distributed a total of HKD 43,200,000 in dividends for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024[88] - As of March 31, 2025, the company has a total of 54,359,000 shares held by Mr. Feng Shaobo, representing 12.595% of the issued shares[110] - Mr. Zhu Yulun holds 87,435,000 shares through Sky Vision Investments Limited, accounting for 20.258% of the issued shares[111] - The major shareholders include Sky Vision Investments Limited with 20.258%, Guangzhengxin Yan Charity Foundation Limited with 13.478%, and Golden Rooster Limited with 12.595% of the issued shares[115] - The company maintains a sufficient public float, with over 25% of the issued shares held by the public[121] - The company has not entered into any management or administrative contracts affecting its overall or major business operations during the year[117]