Financial Performance - The company reported a basic earnings per share of HKD 0.80 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 0.24 for the same period last year, representing a 233.33% increase[30]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 23,254,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 19,781,000 for the same period last year, indicating a 17.5% increase[4]. - The profit attributable to the company's owners for the period was approximately HKD 77,000,000, a significant increase from HKD 23,000,000 in the previous year, primarily due to a decrease in impairment losses on receivables and an increase in the fair value of investment properties[41]. - The group recorded a pre-tax profit of approximately HKD 18 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 22.3 million in the previous year[89]. - The group reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 120,928,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 57,740,000 in the previous year[109]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 75,716,000, compared to HKD 10,372,000 in the previous year[121]. Dividends - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.5 per share, consistent with the previous year, resulting in a total dividend payout of HKD 48,314,000[15]. - The group declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.005 per share, to be paid on or around December 28, 2023[68]. - The company plans to distribute an interim dividend of 0.5 HKD per share to shareholders on the register as of December 15, 2023[137]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 7,019,108,000 as of September 30, 2023, slightly up from HKD 7,011,661,000 as of March 31, 2023[5]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased from HKD 478,086,000 as of March 31, 2023, to HKD 361,803,000 as of September 30, 2023, reflecting a significant reduction[5]. - The company’s total equity as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 7,015,040,000, up from HKD 7,007,598,000 as of March 31, 2023[5]. - The group has no bank borrowings as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 89,300,000 as of March 31, 2023[99]. - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were 482,149 thousand HKD, reflecting a decrease from previous periods[145]. Revenue and Income - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the group's revenue was approximately HKD 207.7 million, a decrease of 0.2% compared to approximately HKD 208.2 million in the previous fiscal period[70]. - Interest income from securities margin financing decreased by 32.5% to approximately HKD 100.6 million, down from HKD 149 million in the previous year[74]. - The company's segment revenue for brokerage was 24,120 thousand HKD, while total segment revenue reached 208,198 thousand HKD[145]. - The company's investment segment reported a loss of 29,773 thousand HKD, contributing to an overall segment performance of 85,284 thousand HKD[145]. Credit and Risk Management - The company’s credit risk is concentrated, with 71% of total loans and advances owed by the top five borrowers, indicating a potential risk factor[62]. - The group maintained a cautious approach to credit risk management, focusing on debt recovery and closely monitoring borrowers' credit limits[165]. - The company plans to implement prudent measures and review its credit policies in response to global economic uncertainties and risks[95]. Market and Economic Conditions - The average daily turnover of the main board and GEM in the Hong Kong stock market decreased by 11.3% to approximately HKD 100.6 billion during the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 113.4 billion in the previous fiscal period[43]. - The Hong Kong economy showed signs of recovery in Q3 2023, with private consumption expenditure increasing compared to the same period last year, although the growth rate has slightly slowed[165]. Investment and Future Outlook - The group will continue to seek quality investment properties in Asia and Europe to enhance its investment portfolio and ensure stable rental income and investment returns[80]. - The management maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for future business development and overall performance, focusing on exploring new business opportunities[81]. - The company plans to continue focusing on high-net-worth clients with short-term financing needs, indicating a positive outlook for the lending business[169].
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