Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 285,452 thousand, a decrease of 29% compared to HKD 401,344 thousand in the same period of 2019[3] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 127,896 thousand, down 31.5% from HKD 186,793 thousand year-on-year[3] - Net profit for the period was HKD 20,889 thousand, representing a decline of 24.2% from HKD 27,518 thousand in the previous year[3] - Basic earnings per share decreased to HKD 1.03 from HKD 1.37, reflecting a 25% drop[3] - The group's total profit and comprehensive income decreased by approximately 23.7% from about HKD 27,400,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2019, to about HKD 20,900,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on revenue[87] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash generated from operating activities significantly increased to HKD 103,643 thousand from HKD 910 thousand in the prior year[10] - Total assets as of September 30, 2020, were HKD 384,794 thousand, compared to HKD 377,517 thousand as of March 31, 2020[5] - The company reported a net cash increase of HKD 76,941 thousand for the period, contrasting with a decrease of HKD 13,063 thousand in the previous year[10] - Non-current assets increased to HKD 121,835 thousand from HKD 76,648 thousand, indicating a growth of 59%[5] - The group's total assets as of September 30, 2020, were approximately HKD 506,600,000, an increase from about HKD 454,200,000 as of March 31, 2020[88] Revenue Segmentation - The digital media segment generated revenue of HKD 172,637,000, down from HKD 262,429,000 in the previous year, representing a decline of 34%[23] - The e-commerce segment reported revenue of HKD 112,815,000, compared to HKD 138,915,000 in the prior year, reflecting a decrease of 19%[23] - Digital media segment revenue decreased from approximately HKD 262.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2019, to approximately HKD 172.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, a reduction of about 34.5%[73] - E-commerce revenue decreased from approximately HKD 138,915,000 to HKD 112,815,000, a decline of about 18.8% year-on-year[72] Taxation - The income tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was HKD 6,245,000, down from HKD 7,516,000 in the same period of 2019, a reduction of approximately 17%[25] - The group operates under the two-tier profits tax system in Hong Kong, with a tax rate of 8.25% on the first HKD 2,000,000 of profits and 16.5% on profits exceeding that amount[26] - The group’s subsidiaries in China are subject to a corporate income tax rate of 25%[26] Employee and Operational Metrics - As of September 30, 2020, the group employed a total of 348 employees, down from 376 employees as of September 30, 2019[105] - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2020, were approximately HKD 63.7 million, compared to HKD 83 million for the same period in 2019, representing a decrease of about 23.3%[105] - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by approximately 42.9% from approximately HKD 87.1 million to approximately HKD 49.7 million, representing 17.4% of revenue compared to 21.7% in the previous period[80] - Administrative and operating expenses decreased by approximately 14.5% from approximately HKD 62.7 million to approximately HKD 53.6 million, with the percentage of revenue increasing from about 15.6% to 18.8%[81] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company confirmed compliance with the corporate governance code, except for provisions A.2.1 and E.1.2[126] - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for securities transactions by directors, with no non-compliance incidents reported during the relevant periods[129] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors who reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2020[141] Future Plans and Strategies - The group aims to enhance its digital media production capabilities to improve the quality and quantity of internal editorial and sales content, expecting increased revenue from integrated digital platforms and creative agency services[60] - The group plans to expand its digital media customer base in industries such as technology, gaming, and consumer goods, targeting millennials and Generation Z[60] - The company plans to focus on online activities and increase engagement with non-traditional clients, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region[64] - The company aims to enhance its customer relationship management tools and digital marketing strategies to drive e-commerce growth[69] Impact of COVID-19 - The company has implemented various measures to ensure employee safety and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, including remote work policies and providing masks and sanitizers[58] - The company experienced a slight decline in e-commerce due to COVID-19, with procurement reduced by approximately 20% during the fiscal year[65] - The company anticipates that the shift to digital activities will lead to a permanent increase in profit margins despite expected slight increases in event costs post-COVID-19[62] - The group has applied for government subsidies in various regions to support its business operations amid the impact of COVID-19[59] Shareholder Information - The major shareholder, CORE Capital Group Limited, held 1,485,000,000 shares, representing 72.85% of the company's issued shares as of September 30, 2020[121] - The total number of shares held by directors and key executives in the company amounted to 1,485,780,000 shares, which is approximately 72.89% of the total issued shares[109] Miscellaneous - The company has not reported any new product launches or significant market expansions during this period[3] - There were no significant investments or acquisitions made by the company in subsidiaries or associated companies for the six months ended September 30, 2020[103] - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the six months ended September 30, 2020[125]
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