Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 101,260,000, a decrease of 19.1% from HKD 125,189,000 in the same period of 2022[2] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 50,865,000, down from HKD 66,068,000, reflecting a decline of 23.0%[2] - The net profit for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 6,983,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 30,200,000 in the previous year[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 0.50, recovering from a loss of HKD 2.15 per share in the prior year[3] - The company reported a significant increase in share of profits from an associate, amounting to HKD 6,146,000, compared to no contribution in the previous year[2] - Other income for the period was HKD 7,457,000, a recovery from a loss of HKD 41,862,000 in the same period last year[2] - The company reported a profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 6,983,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 30,200,000 in the same period of 2022[33] - The net profit for the period was approximately HKD 7.0 million, a turnaround from a net loss of HKD 30.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, primarily due to the recognition of profits from associated companies[76] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 446,960,000, down from HKD 657,928,000 as of March 31, 2023[4] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 184,832,000 from HKD 417,548,000, indicating improved liquidity[4] - The company’s non-current assets decreased to HKD 224,437,000 from HKD 236,758,000, primarily due to a reduction in property, plant, and equipment[4] - The total assets reported as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 671,397,000, with total liabilities of HKD 243,832,000, reflecting a healthy asset-to-liability ratio[19] - As of September 30, 2023, total receivables amounted to HKD 187,490,000, an increase from HKD 183,248,000 as of March 31, 2023[47] - The company reported a total of HKD 184,095,000 in receivables as of September 30, 2023, with a provision for expected credit losses of HKD 5,938,000[43] Revenue Segments - The group reported revenue from licensed financial services of HKD 72,861 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of 10.5% compared to HKD 80,994 thousand for the same period in 2022[15] - Revenue from clothing product sales was HKD 589 thousand, significantly down from HKD 16,223 thousand in the previous year, indicating a decline of 96.4%[15] - The group generated interest income from lending services amounting to HKD 8,324 thousand, slightly up from HKD 8,259 thousand year-on-year, reflecting a growth of 0.8%[15] - The group’s revenue from financial advisory and investment management services was HKD 64,888 thousand, down from HKD 77,606 thousand, representing a decline of 16.4%[16] - The apparel business segment revenue was approximately HKD 2.6 million, a decrease from HKD 16.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, reflecting ongoing challenges in the global business environment and intense competition[67] Expenses and Costs - The company reported a total of HKD 104,038,000 in total sales/service costs and expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2023, slightly up from HKD 103,581,000 in the previous year[23] - Employee benefits expenses increased to HKD 22,253,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 20,680,000 in the same period of 2022[24] - General and administrative expenses increased by approximately 22.1% to about HKD 49.1 million, compared to HKD 40.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, driven by higher employee benefits and consulting fees[74] - Financial costs increased by approximately 18.8% to about HKD 6.1 million, up from HKD 5.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022, due to increased interest expenses on bank borrowings and bonds[75] Credit and Receivables Management - The expected credit loss provisions for trade and other receivables amounted to HKD (40,000), showing a slight improvement from HKD (1,341,000) in the previous period[17][18] - The expected credit loss provision for trade receivables was HKD 40,000, significantly lower than HKD 1,341,000 in the prior period[23] - The expected credit loss provision for trade receivables increased to HKD 1,774,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,734,000 as of March 31, 2023[41] - The company maintained strict control over overdue balances, with all receivables and interest not overdue as of September 30, 2023[42] Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The company continues to focus on expanding its financial services and supply chain management solutions, aiming for market growth despite recent performance challenges[6] - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth, although specific figures were not disclosed in the call[17] - The company aims to achieve at least 1,000 professional investor accounts by the end of March 2024[89] - The establishment of the DL New Economy Research Institute aims to enhance internal research capabilities and provide macroeconomic trends and industry analysis services[90] - The group plans to complete the first phase of the Carmel project by the end of March 2024 and is actively seeking real estate investment opportunities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and the United States[91] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Audit Committee was established on September 22, 2015, and is responsible for recommending the appointment and removal of external auditors, reviewing financial statements, and overseeing the financial reporting system, risk management, and internal control systems[104] - The Audit Committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring no members are current or former employees of the company's auditors[104] - The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the reporting period were reviewed by the Audit Committee, adhering to Hong Kong Accounting Standards[104]
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