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Revenue and Profitability - The revenue from bentonite products decreased from approximately RMB 205 million in the six months ended September 30, 2023, to approximately RMB 196 million in the current reporting period, with a profit margin decline from about 36.3% to approximately 31.8%[15] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 28.2 million, a decrease of about 1.2% from approximately RMB 28.6 million for the same period in 2023[43] - Overall gross profit decreased by approximately 6.7% from RMB 109.0 million to RMB 101.3 million, with the gross profit margin declining from 38.0% to 35.9%[50] - Gross profit from drilling mud sales decreased by approximately 59.8% to RMB 15.21 million, with the gross profit margin dropping to 17.4%[51] - Gross profit from metallurgical pellet bentonite increased by approximately 28.5% to RMB 47.11 million, with the gross profit margin rising to 43.5%[53] Financial Services Performance - The new business value in wealth management services increased significantly by approximately 99.0%, from about HKD 1.4 million to approximately HKD 2.7 million during the reporting period[21] - Financial services revenue increased by approximately 7.3% to about RMB 8.6 million, driven by a 12.9% increase in wealth management service income[43] - The company’s financial services include wealth management, lending, and financial guarantee services, with operations in both Hong Kong and mainland China[16] - Total financial services revenue was RMB 8,617,000, up 7.3% from RMB 8,030,000 in the previous year[150] Market Trends and Dynamics - The total gross premium in the Hong Kong insurance market grew by 5.1% year-on-year, reaching approximately HKD 310.9 billion, driven mainly by long-term insurance business[20] - The overall insurance market in Hong Kong is expected to expand, reflecting the industry's resilience and changing internal dynamics[20] - The insurance brokerage business in Hong Kong is expected to face a dynamic landscape characterized by growth opportunities and challenges in the second half of the fiscal year[78] Operational Efficiency - The number of agents decreased from 53 to 46, reflecting a strategic focus on productivity and efficiency while maintaining high service levels[21] - The company remains vigilant regarding regulatory compliance and market competition to seize new opportunities in the evolving insurance landscape[20] - The company aims to cautiously expand its lending business portfolio while adhering to strict risk management principles in response to changing market conditions[78] Expenses and Cost Management - Total sales cost increased by approximately 2.1% from RMB 177.3 million to RMB 180.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023[47] - Wealth management service commission expenses rose by about 2.1% to RMB 48 million, driven by a 12.9% increase in wealth management service revenue[47] - Administrative and other expenses decreased by approximately 16.5% to RMB 126 million, mainly due to reductions in legal and professional fees and employee costs[56] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the total number of shares held by directors and senior executives in the company is 87,607,690, representing approximately 55.06% of the issued shares[85] - The company has a significant shareholder, Zhang Qiang, who holds 27,500,000 shares, representing 17.28% of the issued shares[90] - The company also has a major shareholder, Boen Securities Limited, holding 46,690,572 shares, which is 29.34% of the issued shares[90] Compliance and Governance - The company has established a governance framework to ensure compliance with the Securities and Futures Ordinance[83] - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix C1 and has complied with all provisions during the reporting period, except for the deviation regarding the roles of the Chairman and CEO being held by the same individual[101] - The company has established an audit committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors to review and monitor the financial reporting process and internal controls[109] Cash Flow and Assets - Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 3,416 thousand, down 62.1% from RMB 9,004 thousand in the previous year[140] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 5,883 thousand, from RMB 26,779 thousand to RMB 19,577 thousand, indicating a decline of approximately 22%[140] - The company reported a total equity of RMB 115,815 thousand as of September 30, 2024, down from RMB 119,472 thousand, a decrease of about 3%[132] Legal Proceedings - The company has initiated legal proceedings to recover a total deposit of approximately HKD 54.46 million from suppliers, with a court hearing scheduled for March 17-21, 2025[116]

Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of RMB 28,232,000, a decrease of 1.24% compared to RMB 28,587,000 for the same period in 2023[5]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 10,133,000, down from RMB 10,857,000, reflecting a decline of 6.66%[5]. - The company recorded a net loss of RMB 3,247,000 for the period, an improvement from a net loss of RMB 5,066,000 in the previous year, representing a reduction of 36.00%[5]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was RMB 3,657,000, compared to RMB 3,156,000 in the prior year, indicating a slight increase of 15.87%[5]. - The company's basic and diluted loss per share improved to RMB 2.04 from RMB 3.18, a decrease of 35.84%[5]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 28,232,000, a decrease of 1.24% compared to RMB 28,587,000 for the same period in 2023[27]. - Revenue from drilling mud sales was RMB 8,739,000, down 20.73% from RMB 11,028,000 in the previous year[27]. - Revenue from metallurgical bentonite increased to RMB 10,829,000, up 14.19% from RMB 9,484,000 in the prior year[27]. - Wealth management service income rose to RMB 7,285,000, an increase of 12.93% compared to RMB 6,450,000 in 2023[27]. - Total financial services revenue was RMB 8,617,000, up 7.29% from RMB 8,030,000 in the previous year[27]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to RMB 126,433,000, a decrease from RMB 129,812,000 as of March 31, 2024[12]. - Current assets were reported at RMB 94,868,000, down from RMB 107,929,000, reflecting a decline of 12.09%[12]. - The company's total equity as of September 30, 2024, was RMB 115,815,000, compared to RMB 119,472,000 at the end of the previous reporting period[19]. - Non-current assets increased to RMB 52,448,000 from RMB 43,925,000, marking an increase of 19.00%[12]. - As of September 30, 2024, trade receivables from customer contracts amounted to approximately RMB 11,093,000, an increase from RMB 10,494,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing a growth of 5.7%[43]. - Total trade payables as of September 30, 2024, were RMB 4,089,000, down from RMB 4,956,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of 17.5%[55]. - The company reported a total of RMB 20,249,000 in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, compared to RMB 27,445,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a decline of 26.1%[52]. - The total amount of loans and interest receivables, net of impairment provisions, was RMB 10,296,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from RMB 12,226,000 as of March 31, 2024, a decrease of 15.8%[48]. - The company reported a total of RMB 46,876,000 in various receivables as of September 30, 2024, compared to RMB 53,218,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of 11.9%[43]. Operational Highlights - The company continues to focus on its core business areas, including bentonite mining and financial services, with no new product launches or significant market expansions reported during the period[22]. - The company incurred capital expenditures of approximately RMB 9,241,000 on property, plant, and equipment during the reporting period[39]. - The company did not declare or propose any dividends during the reporting period[34]. - The company has recognized contract liabilities of RMB 126,000 related to sales of goods as of September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period[58]. - The company received a guarantee fee calculated at 6% of the pledged deposit amount, totaling RMB 20 million, to facilitate a loan of RMB 19 million for a third-party borrower[65]. - The company’s financial guarantee income is derived from its wholly-owned subsidiary, which operates in China[68]. - The company anticipates that the Hong Kong lending market will continue to be influenced by global economic conditions and interest rate changes in 2024[73]. - The lending market in Hong Kong is projected to face a cautious consumer behavior and tightening credit environment, with an estimated economic growth rate of around 3.3% in 2024[117]. Cost and Expenses - Total sales costs increased by approximately 2.1% to about RMB 18.1 million from RMB 17.7 million in the previous year, influenced by higher wealth management service commission expenses and increased costs in the bentonite mining business[85]. - Wealth management service commission expenses rose by approximately 2.1% to about RMB 4.8 million, reflecting a growth in service income while maintaining cost control[87]. - The sales cost of bentonite mining increased by approximately 2.1% to about RMB 13.3 million, mainly due to rising unit sales costs[88]. - Administrative and other expenses decreased by approximately 16.5% from RMB 15.1 million to RMB 12.6 million, mainly due to reductions in legal and professional fees and employee costs[95]. - Financing costs increased by approximately 5.9% from RMB 270,000 to RMB 286,000, primarily due to an increase in the provision for disposal[97]. Market Outlook - The financial services segment in Hong Kong is expected to face a dynamic landscape characterized by growth opportunities and significant challenges in the second half of the fiscal year[116]. - The insurance brokerage market in Hong Kong is expected to continue growing, driven by strong premium growth across various segments[116]. - The group anticipates a stable profit margin for bentonite products as demand is expected to gradually recover[114]. - The overall insurance market in Hong Kong is expected to grow, with gross premiums increasing by 5.1% year-on-year to approximately HKD 310.9 billion in the first half of 2024[69]. Governance and Management - The group has adopted the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix C1[119]. - The board consists of three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors[131]. - The board expresses gratitude to employees and management for their efforts during the reporting period[130]. - There have been no significant events occurring after the reporting period up to the date of this announcement[128]. - No interim dividend is recommended for the reporting period, consistent with the previous period[127].

Revenue Performance - The group's revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 647 million, a decrease from RMB 923 million in the previous year, representing a decline of 29.9%[16] - The revenue from the bentonite mining business in China was approximately RMB 438 million, down from RMB 765 million in the previous year, accounting for 67.7% of the group's total revenue[16] - The financial services segment recorded revenue of approximately RMB 208 million, an increase from RMB 157 million in the previous year, representing a growth of 32.5%[16] - The property investment segment generated revenue of approximately RMB 91,000, up from RMB 70,000 in the previous year, accounting for 0.1% of the group's total revenue[16] - Revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, was RMB 64.716 million, a decrease of 29.9% compared to RMB 92.295 million for the previous year[98] - Total revenue from bentonite mining was RMB 43,823 thousand, accounting for 67.7% of total revenue, down from RMB 76,543 thousand or 83.0% in the previous year[124] - Financial services total revenue was RMB 20,802 thousand, representing a 32.2% increase from RMB 15,682 thousand in the previous year[124] Profitability and Losses - The loss attributable to shareholders increased by approximately 158.9% from about RMB 2.7 million in the comparative period to approximately RMB 7.2 million in the current fiscal year[55] - The company reported a net loss of RMB 7.081 million for the year, compared to a loss of RMB 2.735 million in the previous year, representing an increase of 158.9% in losses[98] - Gross profit decreased by 45.9% to RMB 21.743 million from RMB 40.224 million year-on-year[98] - Gross profit from wealth management services decreased by approximately 16.1% from about RMB 32 million in the comparative period to about RMB 27 million in the fiscal year, with the gross margin dropping from approximately 28.5% to about 15.1%[160] - Other income decreased by approximately 8.2% from about RMB 16 million in the comparative period to about RMB 15 million in the reporting period, primarily due to a reduction in government subsidies[161] Operational Efficiency - The average collection period for trade receivables increased from 130 days in the comparative period to 149 days in the current fiscal year[55] - The average collection period for trade receivables increased to 149 days from 130 days, reflecting a 14.6% increase[124] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by approximately 51.5% from about RMB 68 million in the comparative period to about RMB 33 million in the fiscal year, mainly due to a decline in sales volume[164] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 9.0% from about RMB 327 million in the comparative period to about RMB 298 million in the fiscal year[165] Market Strategy and Expansion - The company is committed to exploring various investment opportunities to enrich and strengthen its revenue sources[39] - The group aims to expand its customer base and enhance product awareness as part of its business strategy[3] - The company plans to continue its focus on the bentonite mining business while also developing its financial services segment[16] - The company is actively seeking new strategies for market expansion and potential acquisitions to drive future growth[39] - The company aims to strengthen its market position in China through various strategies, including participation in industry seminars and establishing connections with potential clients[80] Environmental and Sustainability Efforts - The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% by 2028, with specific measures to enhance production efficiency and reduce vehicle emissions[133] - The company has set a target to improve the emission density per production unit by 5% by 2028, focusing on upgrading production lines and increasing the use of natural light drying methods[133] - The company aims to reduce non-hazardous waste generation through improved production efficiency, with a target set for future production line construction[140] - The company plans to strictly control the use of materials and consider more recyclable options to mitigate environmental impact[141] - The company is focusing on ecological restoration and sustainable mining practices to minimize environmental impact[197] Research and Development - The company is collaborating with external research institutions in China to develop new technologies and products to meet market demands[57] - The company has completed feasibility studies for two new bentonite products and is conducting laboratory tests with external research institutions[107] - The company is collaborating with two universities and one research institute to develop new production technologies and products[93] Financial Health - As of March 31, 2024, the company's net current assets were approximately RMB 859 million, down from RMB 954 million in the previous year[174] - The company has no significant debt financing requirements, resulting in a debt-to-capital ratio of zero as of March 31, 2024[176] - The company has approximately RMB 68 million in construction in progress as of March 31, 2024, aimed at improving internal logistics and production efficiency[172] - The company has pledged bank deposits of RMB 20 million as collateral for general bank financing, with a principal amount of RMB 19 million[177] Consumption and Resource Management - In 2024, coal usage decreased to 231 tons from 1,368 tons in 2023, representing an 83.1% reduction[185] - Electricity consumption dropped to 6,157,990 kWh in 2024 from 9,357,504 kWh in 2023, a decrease of 34.5%[193] - Diesel consumption reduced to 50,532 liters in 2024 from 67,767 liters in 2023, marking a 25.5% decline[194] - Water usage increased to 11,053 cubic meters in 2024 from 8,548 cubic meters in 2023, an increase of 29.5%[188] - The density of electricity usage per ton of production improved to 71.92 kWh in 2024 from 60 kWh in 2023, a 19.9% increase in efficiency[193] - The density of diesel usage per ton of production increased to 0.590 liters in 2024 from 0.438 liters in 2023, a 34.7% increase[194] - Office paper usage decreased to 0.11 tons in 2024 from 0.20 tons in 2023, a reduction of 45%[190] - The company aims to improve water efficiency per ton of production, with a target of reducing water usage[189] - The company has implemented measures to enhance energy-saving awareness among employees, contributing to reduced energy consumption[191]

Revenue and Profitability - The revenue from bentonite products decreased from RMB 76.5 million in the comparative period to RMB 43.8 million in the fiscal year, a decline of 42.7%[7]. - For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, total revenue was RMB 64,716,000, a decrease from RMB 92,295,000 for the same period last year, representing a decline of approximately 29.9%[51]. - Gross profit for the fiscal year was RMB 21,743,000, down from RMB 40,224,000, indicating a gross margin decrease from 43.6% to 33.6%[51]. - The mining segment generated revenue of RMB 43,823,000, down from RMB 76,543,000, a decrease of approximately 42.8%[62]. - The revenue from drilling mud was RMB 20,146,000 for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to RMB 28,484,000 for the same period last year, representing a decline of approximately 29%[91]. - The revenue from metallurgical clay was RMB 23,677,000 for the year ended March 31, 2024, down from RMB 48,059,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 51.8%[91]. - The company reported a net loss of RMB 7,081,000 for the fiscal year, compared to a net loss of RMB 2,735,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase in losses of approximately 159.5%[51]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of RMB 4.45 for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to RMB 1.72 for the previous year[41]. Customer and Market Dynamics - The policy renewal rate improved from 99.69% in 2023 to 99.79% in 2024, indicating high customer satisfaction[21]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence, particularly in mainland China, where revenue from this region rose to RMB 25,341 thousand from RMB 20,043 thousand[66]. - The group anticipates continued growth in the insurance brokerage industry due to increasing demand for risk management products amid economic recovery[104]. - The company anticipates a gradual recovery in demand for bentonite products, supported by government policies aimed at stimulating economic growth and infrastructure investment[180]. Financial Position and Assets - The company reported total assets of RMB 20,000,000 in pledged bank deposits and RMB 27,445,000 in cash and cash equivalents[52]. - Total assets as of March 31, 2024, amounted to RMB 160,308 thousand, with reported segment assets of RMB 144,782 thousand[65]. - The company’s liabilities totaled RMB 35,417 thousand, with the allocated segment liabilities at RMB 26,226 thousand[65]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2024, were approximately RMB 274 million, down from RMB 297 million in the previous year[153]. Expenses and Cost Management - The total sales cost decreased by approximately 17.5% to about RMB 43,000,000 from approximately RMB 52,100,000 in the comparative period[99]. - The company's administrative expenses decreased by 9.0% from RMB 32.7 million to RMB 29.8 million[138]. - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by approximately 51.5% from about RMB 6.8 million in the comparative period to about RMB 3.3 million in the fiscal year, mainly due to a decline in sales volume during the reporting period[196]. - The group’s total employee costs decreased to RMB 16.477 million from RMB 22.246 million in the previous year[118]. Receivables and Payables - Trade receivables from customer contracts amounted to RMB 10,494,000 as of March 31, 2024, compared to RMB 9,360,000 as of March 31, 2023[9]. - Total trade receivables, after deducting credit loss provisions, rose to RMB 10,494,000 from RMB 9,360,000, an increase of 12.1%[28]. - The average collection period for trade receivables increased from 130 days to 149 days[137]. - Trade payables decreased to RMB 4,956,000 from RMB 5,201,000, a reduction of 4.7%[34]. Business Strategy and Future Outlook - The company plans to adopt a prudent and consistent business strategy to expand its lending operations, aiming for higher risk-adjusted returns on receivables[38]. - The company plans to enhance product quality and expand its customer base through improved production techniques and new product development[181]. - The company is currently upgrading and expanding its existing bentonite plant production line to improve internal logistics and material transportation efficiency[152]. Segment Performance - Wealth management service revenue in the financial services segment increased to RMB 17,774,000 from RMB 11,188,000, representing a growth of approximately 59.5%[62]. - The financial services revenue increased by approximately RMB 5.1 million or 32.6% to RMB 20.8 million, primarily due to a 58.9% increase in wealth management service income[140]. - The gross profit from wealth management services decreased approximately 16.1% to about RMB 2.7 million, with gross margin dropping from approximately 28.5% to about 15.1%[194].

Revenue Performance - The revenue from bentonite products decreased by 38.9% from RMB 336 million to RMB 205 million during the reporting period[10]. - New business value in wealth management dropped by 32.4% from HKD 2.0 million to HKD 1.4 million[14]. - General insurance income increased by 133.1% from HKD 375,000 to HKD 874,000[14]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately RMB 28.6 million, a decrease of 29.5% from RMB 40.5 million for the same period in 2022[34]. - Revenue from bentonite mining decreased by approximately 38.9% to about RMB 20.5 million due to a downturn in the steel industry and reduced market demand[36]. - Financial services revenue increased by approximately 16.1% to about RMB 8.0 million, driven by a 28.5% increase in wealth management service income[37]. - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 14,073,000, a decrease of 27.5% compared to RMB 19,354,000 for the same period in 2022[96]. - Revenue from drilling mud sales was RMB 5,703,000, down 27.3% from RMB 7,842,000 year-over-year[117]. - Revenue from metallurgical bentonite sales decreased by 37.5% to RMB 4,787,000 from RMB 7,653,000 in the previous year[117]. - Wealth management service income increased to RMB 2,760,000, slightly down from RMB 2,862,000 in the same quarter last year[117]. - Total financial services revenue was RMB 3,560,000, a decrease of 7.2% compared to RMB 3,838,000 in the prior year[117]. Cost and Profitability - Total costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were RMB 17.73 million, down from RMB 22.43 million in the same period of 2022[39]. - The company reported a total mining cost of RMB 13.07 million for bentonite mining, accounting for 73.8% of total costs for the reporting period[39]. - Total sales cost decreased by 21.0% from approximately RMB 22.4 million to about RMB 17.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023[40]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately 40.0% from RMB 18.1 million to RMB 10.9 million, with the overall gross margin declining from 44.7% to 38.0%[43]. - Gross profit for drilling mud decreased by approximately 42.3% from RMB 6.5 million to RMB 3.8 million, with the gross margin dropping from 48.1% to 34.3%[44]. - Gross profit for metallurgical pellet bentonite decreased by approximately 55.3% from RMB 8.2 million to RMB 3.7 million, with the gross margin declining from 41.1% to 38.6%[45]. - Administrative and other expenses increased by approximately 23.5% from RMB 12.2 million to RMB 15.1 million, primarily due to increased legal and professional fees, employee costs, and office expenses[48]. - Financing costs increased by approximately 10.7% from RMB 244,000 to RMB 270,000, mainly due to higher lease interest expenses[50]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately RMB 5.1 million, a decrease of about RMB 8.1 million compared to a profit of RMB 3.0 million for the same period last year[52]. - The company reported a net loss of RMB 2,807,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of RMB 1,006,000 in the same period last year[124]. - The company reported a loss of RMB 5,066,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of RMB 3,013,000 in the same period last year, indicating a shift in financial performance[101]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2023, the company had net current assets of approximately RMB 93.6 million, with cash and cash equivalents of about RMB 37.9 million[53]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were RMB 119,891,000, slightly down from RMB 120,939,000 as of March 31, 2023[98]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 38,545,000 as of September 30, 2023, from RMB 29,655,000 as of March 31, 2023[98]. - The company’s total liabilities increased to RMB 26,265,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to RMB 25,560,000 as of March 31, 2023[98]. - The company’s equity attributable to shareholders decreased from RMB 124,891,000 to RMB 121,735,000, a decline of approximately 2.5%[101]. - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were RMB 10,083,000, slightly up from RMB 9,857,000 as of March 31, 2023, showing a marginal increase of 2.3%[99]. - Trade payables as of September 30, 2023, were RMB 5,094,000, slightly down from RMB 5,201,000 as of March 31, 2023[142]. - Other payables and accrued expenses increased to RMB 19,106,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to RMB 17,861,000 as of March 31, 2023[142]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is cautiously expanding its lending business in response to the recovering Hong Kong economy[16]. - The company aims to enhance the quality of its sales team and maintain the competitiveness of its products in wealth management[13]. - The company aims to strengthen its market position in the bentonite mining industry in China through various strategies, including expanding its customer base and enhancing product recognition[20]. - The company plans to continue focusing on research and development of new products and technologies to enhance its market position[31]. - The company plans to upgrade its products to meet customer energy-saving and emission reduction requirements, while maintaining sales volume through a "thin profit, high sales" strategy[62]. - The company aims to enhance product awareness, improve production technology, and develop new products to expand its customer base and market share[62]. - The company is actively recruiting experienced personnel for processing, sales, marketing, and R&D roles to support its growth strategies[20]. Compliance and Governance - The company has established compliance procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, particularly concerning environmental and safety standards[27]. - The company has established an audit committee to oversee financial reporting and internal controls, consisting of three independent non-executive directors[65]. - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix 15 during the reporting period[76]. - There were no securities transactions by directors that violated the trading standards set forth in the code during the reporting period[77]. - No directors or controlling shareholders had interests in any competing businesses during the reporting period, indicating no conflicts of interest[79]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the reporting period[81]. - The board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the reporting period, consistent with the previous period[86]. - The company has sufficient public float, meeting the GEM Listing Rules requirement of at least 25% of issued shares being publicly held[85]. Legal Matters - Legal proceedings are ongoing regarding the recovery of approximately HKD 54.46 million in trade deposits from suppliers, with a court hearing scheduled for December 7, 2023[89]. - The company is currently involved in legal proceedings regarding asset recovery, with a court hearing scheduled for December 7, 2023[91]. - The company has entered into a back-to-back guarantee agreement to provide financial guarantees amounting to RMB 20 million, facilitating a loan of RMB 19 million for the borrower[93]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, the company’s major shareholder, Zhang Qiang, holds 27,500,000 shares, representing 17.28% of the issued shares[73]. - The company’s executive director, Chen Wenfeng, holds a total of 87,607,690 shares, accounting for 55.06% of the issued shares[68].

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：8331） 截至二零二三年九月三十日止六個月之中期業績公告 倍搏集團有限公司（「本公司」）董事（「董事」）會（「董事會」）欣然宣佈本公司及其 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簡明 綜合財務業績。 本公告載有本公司截至二零二三年九月三十日止六個月之二零二三年中期報告（「二 零二三年中期報告」）全文，並符合香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM證 券上市規則（「GEM上市規則」）有關中期業績初步公告附載資料之相關規定。二 零二三年中期報告之印刷版本將於適當時候按GEM上市規則規定之方式寄發予 本公司股東，並可於聯交所網站(www.hkexnews.hk)及本公司網站(www.thepbg.com) 閱覽。 承董事會命 倍搏集團有限公司 執行董事兼聯席主席 陳文鋒 ...

Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 14,514,000, a decrease of 31.5% compared to RMB 21,180,000 for the same period in 2022[4] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 5,499,000, down 41.5% from RMB 9,443,000 year-over-year[4] - The company reported a loss before tax of RMB 2,378,000, compared to a profit of RMB 2,567,000 in the previous year[4] - The net loss attributable to owners of the company for the period was RMB 2,259,000, compared to a profit of RMB 2,007,000 in the same quarter of 2022[4] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was RMB 452,000, a significant decline from a total comprehensive income of RMB 4,178,000 in the prior year[4] - The company incurred administrative and other expenses of RMB 6,545,000, an increase of 23.9% from RMB 5,281,000 in the previous year[4] - The company recognized other income and gains of RMB 487,000, which is an increase from RMB 243,000 in the same period last year[4] - The company’s basic and diluted loss per share was RMB 1.42, compared to earnings per share of RMB 1.26 in the previous year[4] - Overall revenue decreased by approximately 31.5% to RMB 14.5 million from RMB 21.2 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a 44.6% drop in bentonite mining sales[35] - Overall gross profit decreased by 41.8% to RMB 5.5 million, with the gross profit margin declining to 37.9% from 44.6%[36] - The company reported a loss of RMB 2.3 million for the period, compared to a profit of RMB 2.0 million in the same period last year[44] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from bentonite mining decreased by approximately 44.6% to RMB 10,022,000 compared to RMB 18,093,000 in the same period of 2022[27] - Wealth management service revenue increased to RMB 3,690,000, up 70.9% from RMB 2,158,000 in the same period of 2022[17] - Revenue from clients in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong) was RMB 10,300,000, down 44.0% from RMB 18,371,000 in the same period of 2022[18] - Financial services revenue rose by 45.2% to RMB 4.5 million, driven by a 71.0% increase in wealth management service income[35] Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Mr. Zhang Qiang with 27,500,000 shares (17.28%) and Ms. Wang Jie with 27,500,000 shares (17.28%) due to spousal interest[59] - As of the report date, the company holds 34,235,118 shares (approximately 21.52% of total issued shares) and another entity holds 46,690,572 shares (approximately 29.34% of total issued shares), collectively owning about 55.06% of the company[76] Corporate Governance - The company maintains a public float of at least 25% as required by GEM listing rules[68] - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per GEM listing rules and has complied with its provisions during the reporting period[61] - The board is responsible for maintaining effective internal controls and risk management systems, which are currently in place[69] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the reporting period, confirming compliance with applicable international financial reporting standards[79] Legal and Compliance - The company has initiated legal proceedings to recover a total of approximately HKD 54.46 million in trade deposits from suppliers[71] - There were no interests held by directors or major shareholders in any competing businesses during the reporting period[63] - The company has established written guidelines for securities trading for senior management and specific individuals with access to inside information[62] Dividend Policy - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the three months ended June 30, 2023, consistent with the same period in 2022[25] - The company does not recommend the distribution of dividends for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[49] Business Development - The wealth management business strategy included expanding and enhancing the quality of the sales team, achieving a 22.22% increase in team size[30] - The new business value of long-term insurance brokerage increased by approximately 12.42% compared to the same period in 2022[30] - New business value increased by 12.42% to HKD 1,014,000 compared to HKD 902,000 in the same period last year[31] - Policy renewal rate slightly improved to 99.51% from 99.48%, reflecting a 0.03% increase[31] - The number of agents increased by 22.22%, rising from 45 to 55 agents[31] Stock Options and Transactions - As of June 30, 2023, no stock options were granted, exercised, or canceled under the stock option plan[56] - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed shares during the reporting period[66] - There were no major investments, acquisitions, or disposals during the reporting period[67] - The company has established a back-to-back guarantee agreement, pledging a total of RMB 20 million in deposits to secure a loan of RMB 19 million for the borrower, with a guarantee fee of 6% on the pledged amount[75]

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：8331） 截至二零二三年六月三十日止三個月之第一季度業績公告 倍搏集團有限公司（「本公司」）董事（「董事」）會（「董事會」）欣然宣佈本公司及其 附屬公司（統稱「本集團」）截至二零二三年六月三十日止三個月之未經審核簡明 綜合財務業績。 本公告載有本公司截至二零二三年六月三十日止三個月之二零二三年第一季度報 告（「二零二三年第一季度報告」）全文，並符合香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」） GEM證券上市規則（「GEM上市規則」）有關季度業績初步公告附載資料之相關規 定。二零二三年第一季度報告之印刷版本將於適當時候按GEM上市規則規定之方 式寄發予本公司股東，並可於聯交所網站及本公司網站(www.thepbg.com)閱覽。 承董事會命 倍搏集團有限公司 執行董事兼聯席主席 陳文鋒 香港，二零二三年八月十四日 ...

Revenue and Financial Performance - For the fifteen-month period ending March 31, 2023, the group's revenue was approximately RMB 923 million, an increase from RMB 709 million in the previous year, representing a growth of 30%[13] - The revenue from the bentonite mining business in China was approximately RMB 765 million, accounting for about 82.9% of the total revenue, compared to RMB 607 million in the previous year[13] - The financial services segment recorded revenue of approximately RMB 157 million, which is 17.0% of the total revenue, up from RMB 102 million in the previous year[13] - In 2023, the revenue from bentonite mining increased from approximately RMB 607 million in 2021 to about RMB 765 million, representing a growth of approximately 26%[17] - The group's revenue for the 15-month period ending March 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 92.3 million, representing a 30.2% increase from RMB 70.9 million in the previous year[41] - The total mining revenue for the group was RMB 76.5 million, accounting for 83.0% of total revenue[59] - Revenue from financial services rose from approximately RMB 10.2 million in the 12-month period of 2021 to approximately RMB 15.7 million in the 15-month period of 2022/2023, representing an increase of about 54.9%[61] Cost and Profitability - The gross profit margin for bentonite products decreased from 49.3% to 42.4% due to rising costs of raw materials, transportation, and energy[17] - The gross profit for the fifteen-month period was RMB 40.2 million, representing a 19.2% increase from RMB 33.7 million in the previous year[59] - The gross margin decreased from approximately 47.6% in 2021 to about 43.6% during the reporting period[67] - The gross profit margin for drilling mud decreased from approximately 48.3% to about 39.5% due to rising costs and declining sales prices[69] - The gross profit from financial services increased by approximately 101.8% from about RMB 3.8 million to RMB 7.7 million during the reporting period[69] - Total sales cost increased by 40.1% from approximately RMB 37.1 million in 2021 to approximately RMB 52.1 million during the reporting period[64] Expenses and Losses - Shareholders' attributable loss decreased by 130% to approximately RMB 2.7 million from a profit of RMB 9.1 million in the previous year[41] - Earnings per share dropped to a loss of RMB 1.72 from a profit of RMB 9.85, reflecting a 117.5% decline[41] - The collection period for trade receivables increased from 96 days in the previous year to 130 days, a rise of 35.4%[41] - Administrative and other expenses increased by approximately 30.7% from RMB 25.0 million in 2021 to RMB 32.7 million during the reporting period[72] - Selling and distribution expenses increased by approximately 7.4% from about RMB 6.3 million in 2021 to approximately RMB 6.8 million during the reporting period[71] - The group reported a loss of approximately RMB 2.7 million during the fifteen-month reporting period, a decrease of approximately RMB 11.8 million compared to a profit of RMB 9.1 million in 2021[76] Assets and Liabilities - As of March 31, 2023, the group's current assets net value was approximately RMB 95.4 million, down from RMB 97.6 million as of December 31, 2021[77] - The group had cash and cash equivalents of approximately RMB 29.7 million as of March 31, 2023, compared to RMB 50.6 million in 2021[77] - The expected credit loss increased from approximately RMB 531,000 as of December 31, 2021, to RMB 1,634,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a significant rise of about 207.5%[34] - The total receivables increased to approximately RMB 18.1 million as of March 31, 2023, compared to RMB 14.3 million as of December 31, 2021, reflecting a growth of about 26.5%[30] - The total number of receivables as of March 31, 2023, was 24, down from 30 as of the previous year, indicating a reduction in the number of outstanding loans[33] Business Development and Strategy - The company established a new subsidiary to explore and develop the film and cultural tourism business in China[13] - The company aims to expand its lending business strategically to achieve higher risk-adjusted returns on receivables[23] - The company is expanding its customer base and enhancing product awareness by collaborating with external research institutions to develop new technologies and products[45] - The company is actively recruiting experienced personnel for sales, marketing, and R&D roles to strengthen its operational capabilities[47] - The company plans to enhance product quality and expand its customer base through new product development and improved production techniques[82] Shareholder and Corporate Governance - The company expresses gratitude to shareholders, customers, suppliers, and employees for their ongoing support and dedication[15] - The board of directors has recommended not to declare a final dividend for the fifteen-month period ending March 31, 2023, consistent with the previous twelve-month period[114] - Major shareholders include Zhang Qiang with 27,500,000 shares (17.28%) and Wang Jie with 27,500,000 shares (17.28%), indicating significant ownership concentration[123] - The company has adopted a dividend policy that allows for the declaration and distribution of dividends, subject to the board's discretion and shareholder approval[119] - The company has issued a circular to shareholders detailing the renewal agreement and related transactions[100] Risk Management and Compliance - The company emphasizes the importance of prudent market monitoring and robust control measures to enhance cost efficiency and improve risk management for sustainable growth[14] - The company is committed to compliance and internal control procedures as part of its operational strategy[105] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the audited consolidated financial statements for the fifteen-month period ending March 31, 2023[156] - The company has established a proper organizational structure to ensure directors act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders[180] - The company emphasizes the importance of risk management and internal control systems, with the board playing a crucial role in oversight[173] Employee and Operational Insights - The group recorded employee costs of approximately RMB 22.2 million, an increase from RMB 16.7 million in the previous year[55] - The company maintains a good working relationship with its employees, with a total of 130 full-time employees as of March 31, 2023, up from 123 in the previous year[55] - The company continuously reviews employee compensation to ensure competitiveness in the market[136] - The attendance record for board meetings shows a 100% attendance rate for executive directors[175] - The company has confirmed the independence of its non-executive directors in accordance with GEM Listing Rules[131]