Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company's revenue was HKD 448,778,000, a decrease of 6.0% compared to HKD 477,376,000 for the same period in 2023[2] - Interest income calculated using the effective interest method was HKD 140,284,000, down from HKD 147,056,000, representing a decline of 4.9%[2] - The company's operating profit for the period was HKD 448,226,000, slightly down from HKD 453,012,000, a decrease of 1.7%[5] - Profit before tax increased to HKD 343,641,000, up 3.9% from HKD 330,833,000 in the previous year[5] - Net profit for the period was HKD 312,024,000, compared to HKD 303,627,000, reflecting a growth of 2.3%[5] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were both 18.38 cents, an increase from 17.89 cents in the previous year[5] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 448,778 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 477,376 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of approximately 6.0%[24] - The company's profit attributable to equity shareholders for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 312,024,000, compared to HKD 303,627,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of 0.13%[46] - Basic earnings per share increased to 18.38 cents for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from 17.89 cents in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 2.73%[46] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 7,908,283,000, an increase from HKD 6,886,049,000[7] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 6,893,551,000 from HKD 5,577,431,000, indicating a rise of 23.6%[7] - The company's total assets decreased to HKD 1,196,191,000 from HKD 1,444,275,000, a decline of 17.2%[9] - The company reported a net asset value of HKD 1,196,191,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 1,444,275,000[9] - The total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 7,180,720,000, compared to HKD 6,349,686,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing an increase of 13.06%[49] - The total accounts payable increased significantly to HKD 3,665,774,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 1,702,548,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of 115.5%[55] - The company reported total bank loans of HKD 3,099,348,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 3,775,000,000 as of March 31, 2024, a decrease of 17.9%[58] - The fair value of collateral pledged to banks for loans was HKD 5,632,468,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 5,933,698,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a decrease of 5.08%[59] Revenue Streams - Total reported segment revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 448,563, a decrease from HKD 477,208 for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 6.4%[23] - Brokerage commission income increased to HKD 222,666 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 234,856 in the prior year, reflecting a decrease of about 5.0%[21] - Commission income from securities brokerage was HKD 135.5 million, an increase of 9.6% from HKD 123.6 million in the previous year, accounting for 30.2% of total revenue[74] - The group recorded a significant increase of 381.9% in commission income from IPO brokerage, reaching HKD 0.906 million compared to HKD 0.188 million in the previous year[77] Expenses and Costs - The company incurred financial costs of HKD 104,585 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 122,179 in the previous year, representing a decrease of approximately 14.4%[37] - Operating expenses decreased by 1.7% to HKD 300.2 million from HKD 305.4 million in the previous year[82] - Employee costs increased by 15.6% to HKD 73,301,000 in 2024 from HKD 63,388,000 in 2023[83] - Advertising and promotional expenses rose by 24.8% to HKD 7,469,000 in 2024 compared to HKD 5,983,000 in 2023[83] Market Conditions and Strategies - Hong Kong's GDP growth forecast for 2024 is between 2.5% and 3.5%, primarily driven by domestic demand recovery and tourism revival[61] - The ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties have negatively impacted investor sentiment in Hong Kong, leading to a wave of brokerage closures[61] - The company remains optimistic about future market opportunities and aims to maximize returns for shareholders[66] - The company has implemented promotional strategies such as commission-free trading for new customers and cash rebates for margin trading, which contributed to the increase in customer accounts and trading activity[66] - The company continues to invest in marketing resources despite market challenges, focusing on both online and offline promotions to attract customers[66] Customer Metrics - The company recorded a net profit of HKD 312 million during the period, with the number of customer accounts increasing to 571,170 as of September 30, 2024[66] - The total number of customer accounts increased by 2.8% to 571,170, up from 555,568 accounts as of September 30, 2023[71] - Customer assets rose by 11.6% to approximately HKD 59.5 billion, compared to HKD 53.3 billion as of September 30, 2023[71] Technology and Innovation - The group continues to invest heavily in optimizing online trading channels and enhancing security measures to meet the rising demand for fintech solutions[68] - The introduction of a 24-hour direct payment service allows clients to deposit and trade globally at any time, breaking traditional industry norms[91] - The group is actively developing new global financial products to meet increasing investor demand, including a focus on U.S. stocks[89] - The company has launched a pre-market trading feature for U.S. stocks on its "Yao Cai Bao Bao" app, responding to increased interest in U.S. markets[90] - The group has invested significantly in upgrading its online trading systems, conducting large-scale tests to ensure efficiency and stability, including simulations at ten times the current peak trading volume of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[94] Compliance and Governance - The company has fully complied with the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules during the reporting period[117] - The company maintains a low credit risk due to its policy of requiring collateral from cash and margin clients before executing any purchase transactions[105] - The company regularly monitors its liquidity needs and ensures compliance with borrowing covenants to maintain sufficient cash reserves[109] Awards and Recognition - The group has received multiple awards, including "Best Retail Broker" from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and "Outstanding Partner for 2024" from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, highlighting its strong market presence and brand recognition[92]
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