Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Group reported revenue of HK$10,604,000, a decrease of 46.3% compared to HK$19,744,000 for the same period in 2022[9]. - Profit before income tax for the reporting period was HK$1,679,000, down 82.0% from HK$9,350,000 in the corresponding period of 2022[9]. - Earnings per share for the period was 1.53 HK cents, compared to 6.93 HK cents for the same period in 2022, representing a decrease of 77.9%[9]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was HK$1,679,000, down from HK$6,818,000 in the previous year, representing a decrease of approximately 75.3%[14]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$1,777,000, down 73.9% from HK$6,818,000 in the prior year[67]. Assets and Liabilities - The Group's total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HK$237,486,000, slightly up from HK$235,805,000 as of March 31, 2023[11]. - Net current assets decreased to HK$169,991,000 from HK$218,404,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a decline of 22.1%[11]. - The Group's cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023, were HK$3,648,000, down 36.6% from HK$5,769,000 as of March 31, 2023[11]. - Total loan receivables as of 30 September 2023 were HK$242,353,000, a decrease from HK$248,099,000 as of 31 March 2023[78]. - Interest receivables as of 30 September 2023 were HK$40,566,000, significantly down from HK$119,932,000 as of 31 March 2023[78]. Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the total revenue from external clients was HK$10,604,000, with the brokerage segment contributing HK$232,000[39]. - The underwriting and placing segment generated revenue of HK$105,000, while margin financing brought in HK$994,000[39]. - The money lending segment reported revenue of HK$8,942,000, and asset management contributed HK$331,000[39]. - The Group's revenue decreased by approximately 46.29%, from HK$19,744,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, to HK$10,604,000 for the same period in 2023, primarily due to a decline in interest income from money lending services[118]. Expenses - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were HK$3,400,000, down 35.1% from HK$5,235,000 in the previous year[9]. - Administrative expenses decreased to HK$3,582,000 from HK$5,064,000, a reduction of 29.3% year-on-year[9]. - Finance costs for the six months ended 30 September 2023 were approximately HK$15,000, down from approximately HK$101,000 in the previous year[165]. Cash Flow - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$255,000, a significant recovery from a cash outflow of HK$6,391,000 in the same period of 2022[16]. - The Company did not incur any cash outflows in investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HK$383,000 in the same period of 2022[16]. - The financing activities resulted in a cash outflow of HK$2,376,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, contrasting with a cash inflow of HK$8,077,000 in the previous year[16]. Equity - The total equity attributable to owners of the Company was HK$237,486,000, an increase from HK$235,805,000 as of March 31, 2023[11]. - As of September 30, 2023, the total equity attributable to owners of the Company increased to HK$237,582,000 from HK$235,805,000 as of April 1, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 0.75%[13]. Operational Insights - There were no significant changes in operations during the reporting period, maintaining stability in the Company's business model[19]. - The Group's operations are solely based in Hong Kong, with all revenue derived from this region for the periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022[47]. - The Group has a diverse customer base with no single customer contributing more than 10% of total revenue for the periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022[47]. Legal Matters - The company received a legal claim (Claim A) from a former client, alleging conspiracy and fraud against its subsidiary, Oriental Wealth Securities, but the Board believes the claim is weak and unlikely to impact the financial position materially[197]. - A second legal claim (Claim B) was filed against Oriental Wealth Securities for HKD 10,000,000, including allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of a cash client agreement, but the Board also considers this claim weak[198]. - The Board, after consulting with legal advisors, is confident that neither Claim A nor Claim B will have a significant impact on the Group's financial status[199]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group plans to expand into Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities to enhance service offerings and income sources[103]. - The Group is actively identifying potential acquisition targets licensed for Type 6 activities, focusing on those with established client networks[104]. - The Group's strategy aims to capture new business opportunities and create substantial value for shareholders[103].
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