Financial Performance - The Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$57.07 million, representing an increase of approximately 7.53% compared to approximately HK$53.07 million for the corresponding period in 2017[10]. - The Group reported a loss of approximately HK$45.21 million, a significant decline from a profit of approximately HK$5.59 million in 2017, primarily due to a loss of approximately HK$18.73 million from changes in fair value of financial assets[11]. - The loss before tax was approximately HK$45.23 million, contrasting with a profit of approximately HK$4.22 million in the same period of 2017[19]. - For the six months ended December 31, 2018, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HK$45,248, compared to a profit of HK$5,527 for the same period in 2017[21]. - Total comprehensive expense income for the period attributable to owners of the company was HK$45,310, a significant decrease from HK$14,255 in the prior year[21]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HK$0.08, compared to earnings of HK$0.01 per share in the same period last year[21]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HK$28,257,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018[33]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was HK$14,320,000, which includes a profit of HK$5,582,000[29]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's non-current assets decreased from HK$91,138 as of June 30, 2018, to HK$76,821 as of December 31, 2018, reflecting a decline of approximately 15.7%[23]. - Current assets also decreased from HK$224,924 to HK$192,164, representing a decline of about 14.5%[23]. - The company's net current assets decreased from HK$198,554 to HK$167,436, a reduction of approximately 15.7%[23]. - The total equity attributable to owners of the company decreased from HK$288,766 as of June 30, 2018, to HK$243,456 as of December 31, 2018, indicating a decline of about 15.7%[25]. - The company's cash and bank balances decreased from HK$42,709 to HK$14,390, a decline of approximately 66.3%[23]. - The company's trade and other receivables decreased from HK$27,197 to HK$21,263, a reduction of about 21.9%[23]. - The total segment assets as of December 31, 2018, were HK$186,350,000, with unallocated assets including bank balances and cash of HK$14,029,000[68]. Revenue Segmentation - The Group's operations are organized into four segments: private educational services, investment in securities, property investments, and money lending[56]. - Segment revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2018, was HK$57,068,000, with a loss before tax of HK$45,233,000[60]. - The segment results showed a loss of HK$38,218,000, with the private educational services segment generating revenue of HK$54,911,000[60]. - Secondary tutoring services generated revenue of HK$28,493,000, down 19.8% from HK$35,586,000 in the previous year[84]. - Primary tutoring services and skill courses revenue increased by 25% to HK$9,489,000 from HK$7,599,000[84]. - Revenue from English language training and test preparation courses was approximately HK$5.90 million, a slight increase of 2.75% compared to HK$5.74 million in the previous year[189]. - Revenue from franchised centres increased by approximately 24.26% to HK$2.62 million, up from HK$2.11 million in the same period last year[190]. Expenses and Costs - Staff costs increased to approximately HK$25.31 million from HK$20.12 million in the previous period, reflecting a rise in operational expenses[19]. - Operating lease payments rose to approximately HK$21.39 million compared to HK$15.54 million in the previous period, indicating increased rental expenses[19]. - Directors' emoluments decreased to HK$716,000 from HK$2,134,000, reflecting a significant reduction of 66.5%[90]. - Other staff costs increased to HK$23,463,000, up 35.3% from HK$17,358,000 in the previous year[90]. - The financial costs incurred during the period were HK$3,205,000, impacting overall profitability[64]. Financial Instruments and Valuation - The Group adopted HKFRS 9 Financial Instruments, which introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities, including expected credit loss (ECL) models[46]. - The Group recognizes a loss allowance for ECL on financial assets subject to impairment under HKFRS 9, including trade and other receivables, promissory notes, and loan receivables[49]. - The measurement of expected credit loss (ECL) is based on the probability of default and loss given default, adjusted by forward-looking information[51]. - The Group's financial assets at fair value through profit or loss totaled HK$38,058,000, with unlisted equity interests contributing HK$16,114,000[147]. - The fair value of listed equity securities in Hong Kong increased to HK$33,700,000 as of December 31, 2018, from HK$27,071,000 as of June 30, 2018, representing a growth of approximately 24%[123]. - The fair value of suspended listed equity securities decreased to HK$30,200,000 as of December 31, 2018, down from HK$38,100,000 as of June 30, 2018, reflecting a decline of about 21%[123]. Market Conditions and Strategy - The Group faced severe market competition and pressure in the educational services industry, making it difficult to retain quality tutors and professionals[177]. - The Group adopted a prudent approach to sustain its business development and maintained its market position as one of the leading private tuition providers in Hong Kong[178]. - The Group is actively seeking talented franchisees to join and expand its market presence[190]. - The Group plans to expand its English education services targeting both students and the professional workforce in Hong Kong[189]. - The Group's strategy included upgrading service quality to enhance student retention rates amid declining enrolments[180]. Miscellaneous - The Group did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended December 31, 2018, consistent with the previous year[15]. - The company recorded a write-off of HK$950,000 for promissory note receivable during the period[90]. - The number of course enrolments decreased to 41,000 for regular courses, down 18% from 50,000 in 2017[1]. - The number of students attending the Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) continued to decline, impacting the Group's secondary tutoring service business segment[177].
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