Financial Performance Adjustments - The actual first quarter performance showed a significant difference from the previously announced figures, particularly in the retained earnings which were adjusted from 325,798 thousand HKD to 311,538 thousand HKD, a decrease of 14,260 thousand HKD[9] - The adjustments in the first quarter performance were primarily due to the finalization of the audited annual results for the year ending March 31, 2022[9] Equity and Reserves - The revaluation reserve increased from 13,135 thousand HKD to 19,546 thousand HKD, reflecting an increase of 6,411 thousand HKD[9] - Total equity decreased significantly from 289,320 thousand HKD to 17,298 thousand HKD, a drop of 272,022 thousand HKD[9] - The non-controlling interests also saw a substantial decline from (35,952) thousand HKD to (171,315) thousand HKD, a difference of 135,363 thousand HKD[9] - The company reported a total of 36,406 thousand HKD in issued share capital, which remained unchanged[9] - The share premium was consistent at 1,828,573 thousand HKD, indicating no change[9] Commitment to Transparency - The company is committed to transparency and accuracy in its financial reporting, as confirmed by the board of directors[11] - The company plans to continue monitoring its financial performance closely to ensure alignment with market expectations[11] Cumulative Loss - The cumulative loss was reported at (2,076,763) thousand HKD, which is an increase of 150,768 thousand HKD compared to the previous figures[9]

Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2022 was HKD 12,240,000, an increase of 24.5% compared to HKD 9,852,000 in Q1 2021[6] - Gross profit decreased to HKD 4,164,000 from HKD 7,406,000, representing a decline of 43.5% year-over-year[6] - Operating loss improved to HKD 2,811,000 from HKD 4,625,000, a reduction of 39.0% compared to the previous year[6] - Pre-tax loss decreased to HKD 10,896,000 from HKD 20,841,000, showing a 47.8% improvement year-over-year[6] - Net loss for the period was HKD 11,011,000, down from HKD 22,360,000, indicating a 50.7% reduction[6] - Basic and diluted loss per share improved to HKD 0.21 from HKD 0.42[7] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 8,785,000, down from HKD 13,564,000, a decrease of 35.0%[9] Revenue Sources - Revenue from environmental services was approximately HKD 12.13 million, a year-on-year increase of about 23.07% compared to HKD 9.85 million in the previous year[29] - The increase in revenue was primarily due to the expansion of the environmental services segment and the development of health product sales, while administrative expenses and financial costs decreased[36] - The health product sales division began operations in the last quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, contributing approximately HKD 115,000 in revenue[29] Cost Management - Administrative expenses were reduced to HKD 7,200,000 from HKD 12,222,000, a decrease of 41.2% year-over-year[6] - Financial costs decreased by approximately 50.14% year-on-year, from about HKD 16.22 million to approximately HKD 8.09 million, primarily due to refinancing at lower interest rates[35] - The gross profit margin decreased from approximately 75.17% to 34.02% due to increased direct costs associated with expanding environmental services and initial startup costs for health product sales[32] Strategic Focus - The company continues to focus on its core business areas, including publishing and environmental services, while exploring new market opportunities[14] - The company is expanding its environmental services division in response to increased demand and regulatory requirements[28] - The company plans to invest more resources in its subsidiary, Shanxi Jinxin Keyuan Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., to enhance its capabilities in various environmental protection projects[39] - The health product sales segment is relatively new, and the company aims to explore market potential and gradually expand its operational scale[39] - The company will conduct further market research, particularly targeting the younger generation, to seize market opportunities and introduce suitable overseas products in China[39] Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued growth in demand for its environmental services due to increased public awareness and strengthened regulatory frameworks[39] - The company expects the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to be temporary, with a gradual recovery of normal business activities as the overall economy improves[37] - The company is actively seeking strategic business cooperation opportunities to restore normal business scale in its publishing, procurement, and distribution of books segment[37] Governance and Oversight - The audit committee has been established to oversee financial reporting processes, risk management, and internal control procedures[50] - The board of directors consists of three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors[51] - Major shareholders, including Shanxi Provincial State-owned Capital Investment Operation Co., Ltd., hold 28.24% of the company's issued share capital[44] Other Information - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the three months ended June 30, 2022, consistent with the previous year[27] - The company did not redeem any of its listed securities during the period[49] - The report is dated August 12, 2022, indicating the first quarter report for the company[52]

Financial Performance - The unaudited consolidated revenue for the year ended March 31, 2022, was HKD 37,961,000, a significant decrease from HKD 615,941,000 in the previous year, representing a decline of approximately 93.85%[6] - The net loss attributable to the owners of the company for the year was HKD 52,840,000, compared to a loss of HKD 152,500,000 in the previous year, indicating an improvement of about 65.39%[5] - The total comprehensive income for the year, after tax, was HKD 8,163,000, a decrease from HKD 62,155,000 in the previous year[5] - The group reported a net loss of approximately HKD 78,122,000 for the year ended March 31, 2022[19] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 76,785 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to a loss of HKD 184,643 thousand for the previous year[28] - The company recorded a loss of approximately HKD 78.1 million for the year, an improvement from HKD 196.1 million in the previous fiscal year[76] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of March 31, 2022, amounted to HKD 1,340,719,000, compared to HKD 1,292,132,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.75%[8] - The group's total assets increased to HKD 1,389,869 thousand in 2022 from HKD 1,340,918 thousand in 2021, representing a growth of approximately 3.6%[31] - The company's current liabilities increased to HKD 475,249,000 from HKD 970,215,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction of about 51.00%[8] - The group's total liabilities rose to HKD 1,091,764 thousand in 2022, compared to HKD 970,430 thousand in 2021, indicating an increase of about 12.5%[31] - The group's debt-to-asset ratio increased to approximately 78.6% as of March 31, 2022, up from 72.4% a year earlier, primarily due to increased liabilities in accounts payable and bank borrowings[85] Cash Flow and Financial Management - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 16,854,000 from HKD 36,196,000 in the previous year, a decline of approximately 53.40%[8] - As of March 31, 2022, the group's current liabilities were approximately HKD 475,249,000, while cash and bank balances were only about HKD 16,854,000[19] - The group is actively negotiating with financial institutions to ensure the renewal of borrowings to meet its maturing debts[19] - The group is actively seeking to improve its capital management to maintain operational liquidity and support business expansion in the environmental sector[83] Revenue Segments - The environmental services segment became the main revenue driver, contributing approximately HKD 34.7 million in revenue and HKD 7.8 million in profit, representing year-on-year growth of approximately 733.1% and 1,202.0%, respectively[62] - The publishing, procurement, and distribution segment recorded sales of approximately HKD 2.7 million, a drastic decline of 99.6% from HKD 608.5 million in the previous fiscal year, resulting in a segment loss of approximately HKD 50.3 million[58] - The group generated external customer revenue of HKD 37,961 thousand in China for the year 2022, a significant decrease from HKD 615,941 thousand in 2021[35] Cost Management - The company reported a significant increase in administrative expenses, which totaled HKD 45,921,000 compared to HKD 70,665,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction of approximately 34.99%[6] - Employee costs, including director remuneration, decreased to HKD 20,731 thousand in 2022 from HKD 23,190 thousand in 2021, a reduction of approximately 10.6%[41] - Financial expenses decreased to HKD 52,643 thousand in 2022 from HKD 60,155 thousand in 2021, reflecting a decline of about 12.5%[42] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 35.0% to HKD 45.9 million from HKD 70.7 million in the previous fiscal year[74] Strategic Initiatives - The group has taken measures to strengthen cost control to achieve profitability and positive cash flow[19] - The group is considering the potential sale of non-core businesses and/or financial assets if necessary[19] - The group plans to invest more resources in the health product division to explore market potential and expand its operational scale[79] - The company has initiated the sale of functional natto snacks and other health products to expand its product offerings[63] Shareholder and Governance - The company did not declare any final dividends for the year ended March 31, 2022, consistent with the previous year[48] - The board does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year[109] - The audit committee has reviewed the group's financial reporting process and internal control procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[110] COVID-19 Impact - Due to COVID-19 restrictions in Shanghai, the audit procedures faced significant disruptions, impacting the timely completion of necessary audit work[112] - The company has not yet completed the audit procedures for the annual performance due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the expected completion date set for August 15, 2022[116] - The overall business performance showed resilience despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with management focusing on supporting the environmental business segment and exploring new sales opportunities for health products[57]

15.22 735.38 (+20.87) Dadi International Group Limited 大地國際集團有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立並於百慕達存續之有限公司） （股份代號：8130） 564.30 2021 第三季度業績報告 THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT 2021 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM 之特色 GEM之定位，乃為相比起其他在聯交所上市之公司帶有較高投資風險之公司提供一個上市之市場。 有意投資之人士應了解投資於該等公司之潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳之考慮後方作出投資決定。 GEM 之較高風險及其他特色表示GEM 較適合專業及其他經驗豐富投資者。 由於GEM 上市公司新興之性質所然，在GEM 買賣之證券可能會較於聯交所主板買賣之證券承受 較大之市場波動風險，同時無法保證在GEM 買賣之證券會有高流通量之市場。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及聯交所對本報告之內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任 何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本報告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任 何損失承擔任何責任。 本報告乃遵照聯交所GEM 證券上市規則（「GEM 上市規則 ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 19,313,000, compared to HKD 246,721,000 for the same period in 2020, representing a decrease of approximately 92.2%[5] - Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 10,662,000, compared to HKD 38,614,000 for the same period in 2020, a decline of about 72.5%[5] - The net loss for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 38,979,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 33,554,000 for the same period in 2020, indicating an increase in losses of approximately 16.5%[5] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 38,979 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2021[15] - The group reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 26,500,000, compared to a loss of HKD 27,520,000 in the previous year, primarily due to reduced revenue from the book distribution business[89] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2021, were HKD 1,300,945,000, compared to HKD 1,292,132,000 as of March 31, 2021, showing a slight increase of about 0.7%[9] - Current liabilities as of September 30, 2021, amounted to HKD 406,831,000, a decrease from HKD 970,215,000 as of March 31, 2021, representing a reduction of approximately 58.1%[9] - Total liabilities were reported at HKD 1,007,246,000 as of September 30, 2021, compared to HKD 970,430,000 as of March 31, 2021[31] - The asset-liability ratio was 74.80%, an increase from 72.4% as of March 31, 2021[96] Cash Flow and Investments - The company’s cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2021, were HKD 24,806,000, down from HKD 36,196,000 as of March 31, 2021, a decline of about 31.6%[9] - As of September 30, 2021, the company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD (10,142) thousand, compared to a net inflow of HKD 4,488 thousand in the same period of 2020[15] - The company generated HKD 4,788 thousand from investing activities in the first half of 2021, which is an increase from HKD 4,158 thousand in the prior year[15] - The group’s financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 6,361 thousand, compared to a net outflow of HKD 27,521 thousand in the same period of 2020[15] Shareholder Information - The company’s issued share capital increased to 36,406 thousand shares as of April 1, 2021, from 35,649 thousand shares as of April 1, 2020[13] - As of September 30, 2021, major shareholders hold 1,027,985,995 shares, representing 28.24% of the company's issued share capital[112] Operational Challenges - The company is facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted operations in schools and libraries across China, impacting business development[82] - The company is closely monitoring the flow of books and funding from the Ministry of Education to minimize the risk of bad debts in its book distribution business[81] Cost Management - Administrative expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2021, were HKD 23,456,000, down from HKD 39,307,000 for the same period in 2020, a decrease of approximately 40.3%[5] - The group incurred financial expenses of approximately HKD 26,500,000, a decrease of about 8.85% from HKD 29,070,000 in the previous year, mainly due to lower interest rates on loans[89] Business Segments - The company operates in four segments: publishing, advertising and media services, financing leasing and other financial services, and environmental services[24] - The environmental business contributed approximately HKD 16,640,000 in revenue, starting operations in March 2021 after the acquisition of Shanxi Jinxin Keyuan Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.[86] Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules during the reporting period, enhancing accountability and transparency[118] - The audit committee, consisting of non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2021[121]

Financial Performance - For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the company reported revenue of HKD 9,852,000, a decrease of 96.96% compared to HKD 243,740,000 for the same period in 2020[4] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 7,406,000, down 80.65% from HKD 38,149,000 year-on-year[4] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 20,841,000, compared to a profit of HKD 13,296,000 in the previous year[4] - The net loss for the period was HKD 22,360,000, a significant decline from a profit of HKD 7,704,000 in the prior year[4] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD (0.42), compared to earnings of HKD 0.013 per share in the same quarter of 2020[4] - Total comprehensive loss for the period amounted to HKD 13,564,000, compared to total comprehensive income of HKD 7,726,000 in the previous year[10] - The group reported a revenue of approximately HKD 9,850,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of about 96.0% compared to HKD 243,740,000 in the same period of 2020[29] - The environmental consulting services segment contributed revenue of approximately HKD 9,850,000, while the publishing, procurement, and distribution of books segment reported zero revenue, down from HKD 243,740,000 in the previous year[27][29] - The group incurred a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 15,246,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to a profit of HKD 470,000 in the same period of 2020[24][31] Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses were HKD 12,222,000, slightly down from HKD 12,321,000 in the same period last year[4] - Employee costs increased to HKD 6,458,000 in the current period from HKD 4,803,000 in the previous year[21] - The cumulative income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021, was approximately HKD 1,500,000, down from HKD 5,600,000 in the same period of 2020[22] Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The company continues to focus on its core business areas, including publishing and financial services, despite the challenging market conditions[15] - The company is committed to improving operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities to enhance future performance[15] - The group plans to continue investing in environmental initiatives and expand its business scale, particularly in solid waste disposal and ecological restoration[33] - The management believes that the impact of the pandemic on the publishing segment is temporary, with expectations of recovery in the coming months[32] - The group aims to enhance its investment capabilities by collaborating with well-known institutions to establish industry funds[33] - The group will focus on consolidating resources to achieve its annual operational goals and provide better returns to shareholders[34] Shareholder Information - The company reported a total of 1,027,985,995 shares held by Dadi International Holdings Co., Ltd, representing 28.24% of the issued share capital[41] - Major shareholders include Shanxi Provincial State-owned Capital Investment Operation Co., Ltd, which also holds 28.24% of the issued share capital[41] - The group did not declare any interim dividend for the three months ended June 30, 2021, consistent with the same period in 2020[26] Corporate Governance - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors and one non-executive director, overseeing financial reporting and risk management[46] - As of June 30, 2021, no directors or major shareholders held interests in any competing businesses[43] - The company has not made any arrangements for directors or major executives to profit from purchasing shares or bonds of the company[39] - The company has not purchased or sold any of its listed securities during the reporting period[44] - The board of directors includes both executive and non-executive members, ensuring diverse oversight[47] - The company has established an audit committee to enhance internal controls and financial reporting systems[46] - No new strategies or market expansions were disclosed in the current report[45]

735.38 (+20.87) 564.30 Dadi International Group Limited 大地國際集團有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立並於百慕達存續之有限公司） （股份代號：8130） 2021 年 報 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM 之特色 GEM 之定位，乃為相比起其他在聯交所上市之公司帶有較高投資風險之中小型公司提供一個上市之市場。有 意投資之人士應瞭解投資於該等公司之潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳之考慮後方作出投資決定。 由於GEM 上市公司一般為中小型公司，在GEM 買賣之證券可能會較於主板買賣之證券承受較大之市場波動 風險，同時無法保證在GEM 買賣之證券會有高流通量之市場。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及聯交所對本報告之內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並 明確表示，概不就因本報告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 本報告乃遵照聯交所GEM 證券上市規則（「GEM 上市規則」）之規定而提供有關大地國際集團有限公司（「本公 司」）之資料；本公司各董事（「董事」）共同及個別就本報告承擔全部責任。各董事在經作出一切合理查詢後確 ...

Financial Performance - For the three months ended December 31, 2020, the company reported revenue of HKD 352,541,000, a 28.2% increase from HKD 275,054,000 in the same period of 2019[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 77,487,000, representing a gross margin of 21.9%, compared to HKD 65,200,000 and a gross margin of 23.7% in the prior year[4] - Operating profit for the three months was HKD 69,937,000, up 60.5% from HKD 43,555,000 year-on-year[4] - The net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the three months was HKD 19,437,000, compared to HKD 6,192,000 in the same period last year, marking a 213.5% increase[4] - Total comprehensive income for the three months was HKD 67,538,000, significantly higher than HKD 21,110,000 in the previous year[6] - For the nine months ended December 31, 2020, the company reported total revenue of HKD 599,262,000, an increase of 25.5% from HKD 483,161,000 in the same period of 2019[4] - The company recorded a net profit of HKD 11,976,000 for the nine months, a decrease from HKD 48,728,000 in the previous year, indicating a need for strategic adjustments[4] Revenue Sources - For the three months ended December 31, 2020, the group's revenue from publishing, procurement, and distribution of books was HKD 352,541,000, compared to HKD 333,438,000 in 2019, representing an increase of 5.3%[12] - The publishing, procurement, and distribution of books contributed approximately HKD 599.3 million in revenue during this period, down from HKD 719.8 million in 2019[30] - The advertising and media services segment reported zero revenue during this period, down from HKD 76.1 million in 2019, and the company has suspended this segment's operations[31] Financial Costs and Expenses - The income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020, was HKD 9,097,000, compared to HKD 8,664,000 in 2019, showing an increase of 5.0%[17] - The financial costs for the three months ended December 31, 2020, totaled HKD 15,310,000, slightly up from HKD 15,196,000 in 2019, marking a 0.8% increase[15] - The financial expenses incurred during this period were approximately HKD 44.4 million, an increase from HKD 31.1 million in the previous year[33] - The group incurred employee costs of HKD 5,030,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020, down from HKD 5,151,000 in 2019, reflecting a decrease of 2.3%[14] Strategic Plans and Developments - The company plans to expand its market presence and enhance its product offerings, focusing on publishing and media-related services[8] - The company has entered into an agreement to acquire 60% of the equity of Shanxi Jinxin Keyuan Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., aiming to expand its investment and development in the environmental protection sector[36] - The company will continue to explore development models in the financial sector to promote business growth through industrial funds[36] - The company aims to significantly increase the scale of its publishing, procurement, and distribution of books business[36] - The company has no specific recovery plans for the advertising and media services segment as of the report date[31] Compliance and Governance - The financial report indicates that the company is committed to maintaining compliance with GEM listing rules and Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards[9] - The company has not adopted any new accounting standards that would significantly impact its financial reporting for the current period[10] - The audit committee has been established to oversee the financial reporting process and risk management[48] - The board of directors consists of three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors[49] Shareholder Information - Major shareholders hold 1,027,985,995 shares, representing 28.84% of the company's issued share capital[41] - The company has not repurchased any of its listed securities during the period[45] Dividends - No interim dividend was declared for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, consistent with the same period in 2019[29]

Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2020, the company reported a revenue of HKD 246,721,000, a decrease of 43.5% compared to HKD 436,935,000 for the same period in 2019[5] - The company incurred a loss of HKD 33,554,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a profit of HKD 29,033,000 for the same period in 2019[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD (0.77), compared to earnings of HKD 0.28 for the same period in 2019[5] - The company’s total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 23,390,000, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 18,072,000 for the same period in 2019[11] - The group reported a loss of HKD 33,554 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a profit of HKD 29,033 in the same period of 2019[34] - The group incurred finance costs of HKD 29,067 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 15,896 in 2019, reflecting an increase of 83.5%[41] - The group recorded total other income of HKD 1,865 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 611 in 2019, representing a significant increase of 205.4%[39] - The group’s employee costs, including directors' remuneration, rose to HKD 11,395 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 8,836 in 2019, an increase of 29.0%[41] - The group reported a tax expense of HKD 5,659 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, down from HKD 13,590 in 2019[43] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2020, amounted to HKD 1,184,432,000, a slight increase from HKD 1,171,396,000 as of March 31, 2020[12] - The company's non-current assets were valued at HKD 48,853,000 as of September 30, 2020, down from HKD 53,733,000 as of March 31, 2020[12] - The company's cash and bank balances decreased to HKD 34,240,000 from HKD 55,871,000 as of March 31, 2020[12] - The company reported a net current asset value of HKD 474,287,000, down from HKD 1,031,737,000 as of March 31, 2020[12] - The company’s total equity attributable to owners was HKD 472,567,000 as of September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 483,912,000 as of March 31, 2020[15] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 711,100 as of September 30, 2020, compared to HKD 689,314 as of March 31, 2020[36] - The company reported a loss of HKD 1,725,489 thousand as of September 30, 2020, compared to a loss of HKD 1,724,692 thousand at the end of the previous period[23] - The company’s total equity as of September 30, 2020, was HKD 514,630 thousand, an increase from HKD 480,528 thousand at the end of the previous period[23] - The company had borrowings of approximately HKD 569,009,000 as of September 30, 2020, up from HKD 547,226,000 as of March 31, 2020[57] - The group's debt-to-asset ratio is 57.66% as of September 30, 2020, compared to 56.3% on March 31, 2020[87] Cash Flow - For the six months ended September 30, 2020, the net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 4,488 thousand, a significant improvement from a cash used of HKD 446,045 thousand in the same period of 2019[23] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 34,240 thousand, down from HKD 148,055 thousand at the end of the same period in 2019[23] - The net cash used in financing activities was HKD 27,521 thousand, compared to cash generated of HKD 560,213 thousand in the same period of 2019[23] - The total comprehensive income for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 49,618 thousand, compared to HKD 522,185 thousand for the same period in 2019[23] - The company’s investment activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 4,158 thousand, compared to a cash outflow of HKD 22,744 thousand in the same period of 2019[23] - The company’s tax refund for the period was HKD 257 thousand, with no tax refunds reported in the same period of 2019[23] - The company’s cash flow from operating activities showed a positive trend, indicating improved operational efficiency[23] Business Operations - The company continues to focus on its core business areas, including publishing, advertising, and financial services, as part of its strategic direction[26] - The group plans to continue developing its book distribution business and seeks strategic partnerships to diversify its publishing and media operations[82] - The group is closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations and is taking measures to mitigate its effects[75] - The revenue from the publishing, procurement, and distribution of books was HKD 246,720,000, down from HKD 386,320,000 in the previous year[76] - The advertising and media-related services segment contributed zero revenue, down from HKD 50,370,000 in the previous year, due to a bleak market outlook[77] - The financing leasing and other financial services segment also contributed zero revenue, down from HKD 250,000 in the previous year, with no plans for recovery in the foreseeable future[78] Corporate Governance - The company has established internal control procedures to ensure that ongoing related party transactions are conducted according to pricing policies[98] - The company has established an audit committee to review and oversee the financial reporting process and internal control procedures, consisting of non-executive and independent non-executive directors[112] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors regarding securities trading, ensuring compliance with GEM Listing Rules[111] - The board of directors comprises three executive directors, one non-executive director, and three independent non-executive directors[113] - The company emphasizes corporate governance principles focusing on board quality and robust internal controls to enhance accountability and transparency[109] Employment and Training - The group had 47 employees as of September 30, 2020, and provided various training programs to keep them updated with industry trends[94] Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Shanxi State-owned Capital Operation Co., Ltd., holding 1,027,985,995 shares, representing 28.84% of the issued share capital[103]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was HKD 243,740,000, representing an increase of 138.3% compared to HKD 102,338,000 for the same period in 2019[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 38,149,000, up 114.3% from HKD 17,829,000 year-on-year[5] - Operating profit increased to HKD 27,419,000, a significant rise of 183.5% compared to HKD 9,671,000 in the previous year[5] - Profit for the period was HKD 7,704,000, which is a 101.5% increase from HKD 3,822,000 in the prior year[5] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 0.013, compared to HKD 0.001 for the same period last year[5] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 7,726,000, compared to HKD 676,000 in the previous year[9] Expenses and Costs - The company reported a significant increase in administrative expenses to HKD 12,321,000, up from HKD 8,644,000 in the previous year, reflecting a rise of 42.8%[5] - Financial costs rose to HKD 14,123,000, compared to HKD 3,041,000 in the previous year, indicating a substantial increase of 363.5%[5] - The group incurred finance costs of HKD 14,123,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to HKD 3,041,000 in 2019[20] Revenue Sources - The revenue from the publishing, procurement, and distribution of books was approximately HKD 243,740,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to HKD 77,729,000 in 2019[17] - The group aims to enhance its publishing, procurement, and distribution of books business to achieve significant sales growth in the future[31] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2020, the company had 31,240,000 shares representing 0.88% of the issued share capital[35] - The major shareholder, Shanxi Dadi Environmental Investment Holdings Co., Ltd, holds 1,027,985,995 shares, accounting for 28.84% of the issued share capital[41] - There were no unexercised options under the new share option plan as of June 30, 2020, and no options were exercised, canceled, or expired during the period[37] - The company did not repurchase any of its listed securities during the three months ended June 30, 2020[45] - The company has not been informed of any person (excluding directors and senior management) holding 5% or more of the issued share capital as of June 30, 2020[42] Corporate Governance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2020[46] - The company has established an audit committee to oversee financial reporting, risk management, and internal control systems[46] - There were no arrangements made for directors and senior management to profit from purchasing the company's shares or bonds as of June 30, 2020[38] Strategic Focus - The company continues to focus on investment holding and related services in the cultural, media, and environmental sectors[14] - The group plans to collaborate with well-known institutions to establish industry funds to achieve breakthroughs in financial services[32] Operational Changes - The group has temporarily suspended its advertising and media-related services, which generated HKD 24,433,000 in revenue in the same period of 2019[27] - The group has also halted its financing leasing and other financial services, which contributed HKD 176,000 in revenue in 2019[28] Compliance and Standards - The group has not applied any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that have been issued but are not yet effective, and the impact on the group's operations is still being assessed[16] Other Information - The group reported a profit attributable to owners of approximately HKD 470,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020, up from HKD 34,000 in the same period of 2019[23] - The group did not declare any interim dividend for the three months ended June 30, 2020, consistent with the same period in 2019[25] - No new products or technologies were mentioned in the provided documents[40] - There were no acquisitions or market expansion strategies disclosed in the provided documents[40]