Financial Performance - Revenue and film investment (loss)/income for the period was HK115,209,000,comparedtoHK1,393,279,000 in the same period last year, with a net loss of HK89,049,000comparedtoanetprofitofHK400,769,000 in the previous year[9] - The Group faced fierce competition and lower-than-expected box office receipts for films released during the period, contributing to the net loss[10] - The Group's revenue and film investment (loss)/income for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK115,209,000,asignificantdecreasefromHK1,393,279,000 in the same period last year, with a net loss of HK89,049,000comparedtoanetprofitofHK400,769,000 in 2023[12] - Loss per share for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK0.02,comparedtoaprofitpershareofHK0.11 in the same period last year, and net asset value per share was HK0.36,downfromHK0.40 at the end of 2023[11][12] - Revenue and film investment income, net for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK115.209million,asignificantdecreasefromHK1,393.279 million in the same period in 2023[62] - Gross loss for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK70.346million,comparedtoagrossprofitofHK1,113.160 million in the same period in 2023[62] - Operating loss for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK90.282million,comparedtoanoperatingprofitofHK460.568 million in the same period in 2023[62] - Loss before tax for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK89.104million,comparedtoaprofitbeforetaxofHK457.442 million in the same period in 2023[62] - Loss for the period attributable to owners of the company was HK89.049million,comparedtoaprofitofHK400.769 million in the same period in 2023[62] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HK122,209thousand,comparedtoatotalcomprehensiveincomeofHK331,029 thousand in the same period last year[63] - Loss per share for the period was HK0.02,comparedtoaprofitpershareofHK0.11 in the same period last year[63] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HK89,049,000forthesixmonthsended30June2024,comparedtoaprofitofHK400,769,000 in the same period in 2023[102] - Basic loss per share was HK0.02,comparedtoaprofitofHK0.11 per share in the previous year[103] - The company's total comprehensive loss for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK122,209,000,primarilyduetoalossfortheperiodofHK89,049,000 and other comprehensive loss of HK33,160,000[132]FilmReleasesandInvestments−TheGroupreleasedtwofilmsduringtheperiod:∗TheMovieEmperor∗and∗StrangersWhenWeMeet∗,andcompletedpost−productiononseveralothers,including∗She′sGotNoName∗,∗LiNa∗,∗TheStage∗,∗Unspoken∗,and∗TheMountain∗[6]−TheGroupinvestedinfilmssuchas∗DeepInTheMountains∗,∗CaughtbytheTides∗,and∗Intercross∗,aimingtocatertodiverseaudiencepreferences[6]−Blockbusterslike∗She′sGotNoName∗,∗LiNa∗,and∗TheStage∗areexpectedtodebutlater,potentiallyimprovingfuturerevenueandresults[10]−TheGroupplanstoreleaseseveralmajorfilms,including"TheMurderer"directedbyChenKaige,"TheLastRace"directedbyPeterChan,and"TheStage"directedbyChenPeisi,expectedtocontributetofuturerevenueandimproveperformance[12]−TheGroupreleasedtwofilmsduringthesummerholiday:"Evacuatefromthe21stCentury"and"TheHedgehog,"withseveralmorefilmsplannedforreleaseinthesecondhalfof2024andthefirsthalfof2025[28]−TheGroupplanstocollaboratewithtopChinesedirectors,includingZhangYimou,followingthesuccessof"FullRiverRed,"tocreatemorefilmswithhighartisticandcommercialvalue[29]−Thetotalproductioncostsforthefilm"TheMovieEmperor"(formerly"RedCarpet")amountedtoRMB260,789,360(approximatelyHK 281,012,000), with director Mr. Ning receiving a fee of HK30,000,000includedinthesecosts[139][140]−TheGroupinvestedRMB12,000,000for10 1,065,000 from Shanghai Dirty Monkey was fully received during the reporting period[142] Online Video Platform - The online video platform "huanxi.com" featured international films and TV shows, including Mandibules, Between Two Worlds, Contra, and All Creatures Great And Small – Season 3[7] - The Group continues to focus on global content acquisition for its online platform, enhancing its competitive edge[7] - The Group will continue to optimize its online video platform "huanxi.com" by adding more outstanding films and internet dramas, including international award-winning productions[31] Content Strategy and Industry Recovery - The Group maintained a strong content reserve to prepare for the recovery of the film and TV industry[5] - The Group's strategy includes adjusting film release timing and investing in diverse productions to meet market demands[5] - The Group aims to strengthen its core competitiveness by deploying its "Content is King" strategy, collaborating with outstanding directors and professional production teams to create diverse, high-quality film and television productions[32] Financial Position and Assets - The Group's net current assets as of 30 June 2024 were HK628,465,000,downfromHK735,495,000 at the end of 2023, with cash and cash equivalents decreasing to HK102,223,000fromHK310,146,000[13] - The Group's current ratio as of 30 June 2024 was approximately 1.85, slightly lower than 1.95 at the end of 2023, with total equity of HK1,331,359,000,downfromHK1,453,568,000 at the end of 2023[13] - The Group had no borrowings as of 30 June 2024, with a gearing ratio of Nil, unchanged from the end of 2023[13] - Total assets decreased to HK2,066,791thousandasof30June2024,downfromHK2,234,243 thousand as of 31 December 2023[65] - Total equity decreased to HK1,331,359thousandasof30June2024,downfromHK1,453,568 thousand as of 31 December 2023[66] - Film and TV programmes rights decreased to HK1,025,765thousandasof30June2024,downfromHK1,039,970 thousand as of 31 December 2023[65] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HK102,223thousandasof30June2024,downfromHK310,146 thousand as of 31 December 2023[65] - Reserves decreased to HK1,294,794thousandasof30June2024,downfromHK1,417,003 thousand as of 31 December 2023[66] - Film investment funds from investors decreased to HK523,714thousandasof30June2024,downfromHK535,195 thousand as of 31 December 2023[66] - Film rights investments fair value at 30 June 2024 was HK138,913thousand,adecreasefromHK193,673 thousand at 31 December 2023[79] - Level 3 financial instruments closing balance at 30 June 2024 was HK137,993thousand,downfromHK192,731 thousand at 31 December 2023[85] - Additions to Level 3 financial instruments for the six months ended 30 June 2024 were HK24,451thousand,comparedtoHK77,220 thousand in 2023[85] - Changes in fair values of Level 3 financial instruments for the six months ended 30 June 2024 were a loss of HK4,544thousand,comparedtoalossofHK79,343 thousand in 2023[85] - Derecognition or settlement of Level 3 financial instruments for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK70,551thousand,comparedtoHK42,240 thousand in 2023[85] - Prepayments for film and TV programmes rights under development decreased to HK378,433,000fromHK387,152,000[114] - Completed film and TV programmes rights increased to HK822,355,000fromHK566,362,000[116] - Film and TV programmes rights under production decreased to HK296,528,000fromHK495,008,000[116] - Film rights investments (financial assets at FVTPL) decreased to HK138,913,000fromHK193,673,000[116] - Licensed film and TV programmes rights decreased to HK66,590,000fromHK79,908,000[116] - Trade receivables increased significantly to HK148,763,000fromHK24,554,000[119] - Other receivables decreased to HK73,871,000fromHK86,168,000[119] - Trade payables decreased to HK107,666,000fromHK110,002,000[125] - Other payables decreased to HK47,260,000fromHK50,988,000[125] - Accruals decreased significantly to HK1,608,000fromHK13,787,000[125] - Commitments for the acquisition and production of film and TV program rights as of 30 June 2024 were HK172,720,000,adecreasefromHK284,915,000 as of 31 December 2023[136] - The company's share capital remained unchanged at HK500,000,000authorizedandHK36,565,000 issued and fully paid as of 30 June 2024[131] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK197,296thousand,comparedtoHK164,873 thousand generated in the same period in 2023[68] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HK203,199thousandtoHK102,223 thousand at the end of the period, down from HK310,146thousandatthebeginning[68]−Thecompany′scashflow,cashonhand,andassetsaremainlydenominatedinHongKongdollarsandRenminbi,withforeigncurrenciesneededforinvestmentsandcooperationwithMainlandChinaandoverseasfilmcompanies[14][17]ShareholdingandDirectors−Mr.DongPingholds1,474,334,354shares,representing40.32 7,636,000, a decrease from HK15,914,000inthesameperiodof2023[144]−Employeebenefitexpenses(excludingDirectors′remuneration)decreasedtoHK21,854,000 from HK23,690,000year−over−year[95]InvestmentsandExpansion−TheGroupisseekinginvestmentopportunitiesinmediaandentertainment−relatedbusinessestoexpandincomesourcesandprospects[21]−TheGroupisactivelyseekinginvestmentopportunities,particularlyinmediaandentertainment−relatedbusinesses,todiversifyrevenuestreamsandenhancefutureprospects[25]FinancialInstrumentsandRisks−Thecompanyadoptedanewshareoptionschemeon25June2024,with365,647,236optionsavailableforgrantandaserviceprovidersublimitof36,564,723optionsasof30June2024[52]−Nooptionsweregranted,exercised,orcancelledunderthe2014ShareOptionSchemeduringtheperiodended30June2024,andtheschemeexpiredon17June2024[52]−Thecompanyhadnooutstandingshareoptionsasof30June2024,withallpreviouslygrantedoptionsunderthe2014ShareOptionSchemehavinglapsed[52]−Thecompanydidnotpurchase,sell,orredeemanyofitslistedsecuritiesduringthesixmonthsended30June2024[54]−Therewerenomaterialeventsafterthereportingperiod[55]−ThecompanyhasadoptedneworrevisedHKFRSstandardseffectivefrom1January2024,withnomaterialimpactonthefinancialinformation[71]−Management′ssignificantjudgementsandestimatesinpreparingtheinterimfinancialinformationwereconsistentwiththoseappliedinthe2023annualfinancialstatements[74]−Thecompanyisexposedtofinancialrisksincludingmarketrisk(foreignexchangeandinterestrate),creditrisk,andliquidityrisk,withnochangesinriskmanagementpoliciessince31December2023[75]BoxOfficeandLicensingRevenue−TheGroup′sboxofficeperformanceinthepreviousyear,includingthesuccessof∗FullRiverRed∗,contributedtoanetprofitofHK400,769,000[10] - Share of box office income for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK63,374thousand,asignificantdecreasefromHK1,317,186 thousand in the same period in 2023[87] - Sub-licensing of film and TV programmes rights revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK52,489thousand,downfromHK66,521 thousand in 2023[87] - Other media related revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK3,890thousand,comparedtoHK9,295 thousand in 2023[87] - Film investment loss for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK4,544thousand,comparedtoaprofitofHK277 thousand in 2023[87] - Total revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was HK119,753thousand,asignificantdecreasefromHK1,393,002 thousand in 2023[87] Expenses and Costs - Advertising and marketing expenses significantly reduced to HK153,391,000fromHK325,270,000 in the previous year[95] - Amortisation of film and TV programmes rights decreased to HK185,555,000fromHK280,119,000 year-over-year[95] - Total cost of revenue, selling and distribution costs, and administrative expenses decreased to HK393,018,000fromHK668,712,000[95] - Additions to property, plant and equipment were HK19,000,downfromHK37,000 in the same period in 2023[108] - Depreciation of right-of-use assets was HK6,666,000,slightlyupfromHK6,484,000 in the previous year[109] Other Financial Information - The company recognized a gain on film investment funds from investors of approximately HK$185,554