Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 188,925,000, representing an increase of 5.6% compared to HKD 179,386,000 for the same period in 2020[6] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 100,694,000, up from HKD 83,828,000, indicating a significant improvement in profitability[6] - The pre-tax profit decreased to HKD 38,441,000 from HKD 66,209,000, reflecting a decline of 42.1% year-on-year[6] - Net profit for the period was HKD 29,336,000, down from HKD 55,338,000, a decrease of 47.0% compared to the previous year[6] - Total comprehensive income for the period was a loss of HKD 73,613,000, compared to a gain of HKD 120,978,000 in the same period last year[9] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 0.025, down from HKD 0.048 in the previous year[9] - The profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 38,441,000, compared to HKD 63,299,000 for the same period in 2020, indicating a decrease of about 39.3%[29][33] - The company reported a decrease in total income from financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss, with non-current assets valued at HKD 49,297,000 as of September 30, 2021, down from HKD 130,870,000[49] - The company’s profit decreased from approximately HKD 55.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020, to approximately HKD 29.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021, a decrease of about 47.0%[100] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2021, totaled HKD 1,088,148,000, a decrease from HKD 1,512,902,000 as of March 31, 2021[11] - Current assets increased to HKD 645,341,000 from HKD 491,772,000, indicating a growth in liquidity[11] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 2,787,000 for deferred tax liabilities, remaining stable compared to the previous period[13] - Total equity as of September 30, 2021, was HKD 1,570,378,000, down from HKD 1,643,639,000 as of March 31, 2021[13] - Trade receivables, net of provision, increased to HKD 107,041,000 as of September 30, 2021, compared to HKD 87,065,000 as of March 31, 2021, reflecting a growth of 22.9%[43] - The fair value of listed equity investments was HKD 1,260,000 as of September 30, 2021, significantly down from HKD 19,831,000 as of March 31, 2021, indicating a decline of 93.6%[46] - As of September 30, 2021, the fair value of listed debt instruments was HKD 519,665,000, down from HKD 823,104,000 as of March 31, 2021, representing a decrease of approximately 37%[53] - Contract liabilities amounted to HKD 9,252,000 as of September 30, 2021, down from HKD 23,931,000 as of March 31, 2021, representing a decrease of approximately 61%[63] Cash Flow and Investments - The cash inflow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 175,908,000, a significant improvement from the cash outflow of HKD 40,580,000 in the same period of 2020[15] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 160,247,000, down from HKD 176,622,000 at the end of September 2020, reflecting a decrease of approximately 9.2%[15] - Interest income from bond securities amounted to HKD 44.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to HKD 40.3 million for the same period in 2020[103] - The company’s bond investments include those listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange, with a cautious investment approach and regular performance reviews[103] Shareholder and Equity Information - The company’s major shareholder, Mr. Liu Tian Ni, transferred 750,000,000 shares, representing approximately 65.13% of the total issued share capital, to a family trust for wealth and succession planning purposes[20] - Liu Tianqi holds a total equity of 815,616,000 shares, representing 70.83% of the company's issued share capital[70] - Liu Tianqi and his spouse transferred a total of 750,000,000 shares to a family trust, equivalent to approximately 65.13% of the company's issued share capital[81] - The company has a stock option plan that allows for the issuance of up to 30% of the company's issued share capital, with 8,790,000 options granted but not yet exercised, representing 0.76% of the issued shares[89] - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2021, consistent with the previous year[38] - The company has not declared any dividends for the six months ending September 30, 2021, consistent with the previous year[115] Employee and Operational Information - Employee costs, including contributions to retirement benefit plans, amounted to HKD 10,812,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021[29] - As of September 30, 2021, the group had a total of 143 full-time employees, with total employee costs (including directors' remuneration) amounting to approximately HKD 34.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021[129] - The company is participating in a mandatory provident fund scheme, contributing a minimum of 5% of relevant salary costs, with a maximum of HKD 1,500 per employee per month[96] Strategic Plans and Market Conditions - The group plans to allocate approximately HKD 124.9 million for strategic mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on public relations and investor relations[116] - Approximately HKD 423.0 million is earmarked for creating a mobile internet professional service platform, "HaoTian Cloud," for clients[119] - The group aims to adopt a more cautious investment strategy in response to challenges in the Chinese real estate sector, ensuring capital safety while seeking investment opportunities[113] - The management is closely monitoring currency risks, particularly with the lack of a RMB hedging policy, while maintaining a stable exchange rate environment[107] Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the group for the six months ended September 30, 2021[136] - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for securities transactions as per listing rules, with all directors confirming compliance for the six months ended September 30, 2021[134] - The chairman and CEO roles are currently held by the same individual, Liu Tianqi, who has over 20 years of experience in the financial investment and public relations industries[133] - The company has maintained the required public float as per listing rules throughout the year ended September 30, 2021[128]
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