Revenue Performance - During the interim period ended 30 September 2021, the Group's revenue from digital marketing decreased from HK$79.6 million to HK$45.0 million, a decline of 43.5% compared to the same period last year[7]. - Revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HK$44,974,000, a decrease of 43.5% compared to HK$79,576,000 in 2020[20]. - The Group's revenue for the same period in 2020 was HK$79,576,000, indicating a significant decrease in revenue year-over-year[60]. - For the six months ended 30 September 2021, total revenue was HK$44,974,000, comprising HK$7,201,000 from publishing and intellectual properties licensing and HK$37,773,000 from digital marketing[56]. - Revenue from the digital marketing business significantly decreased from HK$75,711,000 to HK$37,773,000, attributed to clients reducing outsourcing of advertising and marketing activities[187]. - Revenue from the publishing and IP licensing business increased from HK$3.9 million to HK$7.2 million during the corresponding interim periods[8]. - The revenue from new media advertising was HK$35,517,000, while social media marketing contributed HK$2,256,000[56]. Financial Performance - Gross profit for the same period was HK$12,655,000, down 39.1% from HK$20,908,000 in 2020[20]. - The Group recorded a gross profit of approximately HK$12,655,000 with a gross profit margin of 28.1%, compared to a gross profit of HK$20,908,000 and a margin of 26.3% in the same period of 2020[187]. - Loss before tax increased to HK$25,673,000, compared to a loss of HK$24,529,000 in the previous year, reflecting a 4.7% increase in losses[20]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HK$25,657,000, compared to a loss of HK$21,077,000 in the previous year[35]. - The loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company was HK$20,171,000 in 2021, compared to HK$19,783,000 in 2020, showing an increase in loss[114]. - The Group recorded a loss from continuing operations of approximately HK$25,657,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2021, compared to HK$24,400,000 in 2020[191]. Cost Management - Selling, administrative, and other expenses decreased by 10.2% from HK$42.2 million to HK$37.9 million during the six months ended 30 September 2021[8]. - Staff costs decreased to HK$19,163,000 in 2021 from HK$24,158,000 in 2020, indicating a reduction of approximately 20.7%[104]. - Administrative expenses from continuing operations decreased to approximately HK$19,065,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2021, down from HK$19,878,000 in 2020[188]. - Selling expenses from continuing operations decreased from approximately HK$13,746,000 to approximately HK$8,957,000, mainly due to reduced revenue from the digital marketing segment[187]. Asset and Liability Management - Non-current assets decreased to HK$7,637,000 from HK$13,825,000 as of March 31, 2021, indicating a decline of 44.7%[25]. - Current assets increased to HK$233,535,000 from HK$231,893,000, showing a slight increase of 0.7%[25]. - Total equity increased to HK$190,033,000 from HK$172,574,000, marking an increase of 10.1%[27]. - The Group's total liabilities as of 30 September 2021 amounted to approximately HK$51,139,000, down from HK$73,144,000 as of 31 March 2021[192]. - The Group reported a significant reduction in trade receivables, which fell to HK$26,231,000 from HK$62,841,000, a decrease of 58.3%[25]. - Trade payables amounted to HK$4,776,000, a decrease from HK$14,519,000 as of 31 March 2021, reflecting a significant reduction of approximately 67.1%[136]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group is focusing on maintaining and strengthening its marketing and technical team to expand service offerings, including the development and management of Multi-channel Networks (MCNs)[7]. - A cooperative arrangement or joint venture is being established with an international advertising and marketing group to enhance digital marketing capabilities using big data analyses[7]. - The Group is attempting to establish more distribution channels for premium wines, including online platforms and wine dealers[11]. - The Group is exploring more distribution channels for its premium wines, indicating a potential strategy for market expansion[78]. - The Group aims to utilize the proceeds to expand its digital marketing segment, focusing on various strategic initiatives[196]. Shareholder Actions - The Group raised HK$41.6 million by placing 278 million new shares in May 2021, primarily for general working capital and acquisition[11]. - The share subscription was completed on May 6, 2021, with net proceeds of approximately HK$41,575,000 intended for the expansion of the Group's digital marketing segment[196]. - The subscription agreement involved the allotment of 278,000,000 shares at a subscription price of HK$0.15 per share[195]. - The share subscription was approved by shareholders at a special general meeting on April 30, 2021[195]. Compliance and Governance - The Group's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 and applicable disclosure requirements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards[1]. - The Group's accounting policies remain consistent with those presented in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021[47]. - The application of amendments to HKFRSs in the current interim period has had no material impact on the Group's financial positions and performance[53].
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