Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of HKD 189,970,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, representing an increase of 2.3% compared to HKD 185,537,000 in the same period last year[3]. - The pre-tax profit for the period was HKD 450,316,000, significantly up from HKD 83,266,000 in the previous year, marking a year-over-year increase of 441.5%[3]. - The net profit for the period reached HKD 432,562,000, compared to HKD 70,151,000 in the prior year, reflecting a substantial growth of 516.5%[3]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 432,586,000, compared to HKD 85,476,000 in the same period last year, representing an increase of 406.5%[5]. - The company declared a dividend of HKD 150,000,000, an increase from HKD 125,000,000 in the previous year, indicating a 20% rise in shareholder returns[5]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2021, amounted to HKD 5,013,085,000, up from HKD 4,749,143,000 at the end of the previous reporting period[6]. - The net asset value increased to HKD 4,378,632,000 from HKD 4,021,046,000, reflecting a growth of 8.9%[9]. - The company’s total assets as of September 30, 2021, amounted to HKD 5,347,433 thousand, with total liabilities of HKD 968,801 thousand[23]. - The total assets of the company as of September 30, 2021, amounted to HKD 4,777,344,000, with total liabilities of HKD 756,298,000[26]. - The company’s total liabilities from margin clients increased to HKD 451,752,000 as of September 30, 2021, compared to HKD 295,300,000 as of March 31, 2021[38]. Cash Flow and Operating Activities - The company reported a net cash generated from operating activities of HKD 804,166 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to a net cash used of HKD 385,938 thousand in the same period of 2020[14]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents in general accounts increased to HKD 1,206,601,000 from HKD 328,186,000, showing a substantial growth of 267.5%[6]. - The company’s financing activities resulted in a net cash used of HKD 79,529 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to a net cash provided of HKD 583,548 thousand in the same period of 2020[14]. - Cash and bank balances reached HKD 1,206,600,000, significantly up from HKD 328,200,000 as of March 31, 2021, primarily due to cash inflows from the sale of subsidiaries and receivables[79]. Shareholder Information - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.03 per share for the year ended March 31, 2021, and proposed an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2021, totaling HKD 150,000,000 compared to HKD 125,000,000 in the previous year[28]. - The company reported a profit attributable to equity holders of HKD 432,562,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to HKD 70,151,000 for the same period in 2020, representing a significant increase[30]. - The company has a total of 1,824,690,171 shares held by Jiekou Holdings, representing 72.99% of the issued share capital[98]. - Honeylink holds 1,824,690,171 shares, also accounting for 72.99% of the issued share capital[98]. - The beneficial owner, Mr. Hong Hanwen, has control over 1,875,000,000 shares, which is 75.00% of the company's shares[98]. Operational Highlights - The brokerage segment generated revenue of HKD 37,310 thousand, while the securities underwriting segment contributed HKD 150,330 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2021[22]. - The investment segment reported no revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, while the corporate finance segment generated HKD 2,330 thousand[22]. - The group completed 5 financial advisory projects during the period, up from 4 projects in 2020, with a profit of approximately HKD 2.1 million[73]. - The group had no significant contingent liabilities as of the reporting date[81]. - The group completed the sale of NobleNet Limited for HKD 457,000,000 on May 24, 2021, with NobleNet no longer being a subsidiary post-sale[84]. Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as per the listing rules during the reporting period[101]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2021[102]. - All directors confirmed compliance with the required standards of the trading code during the review period[103]. - The company’s independent non-executive director, Ms. Wu Youjuan, resigned from her position at another listed company effective July 27, 2021[105]. - The chairman of the company is Mr. Hong Hanwen, with Mr. Cen Jianwei as the managing director and Mr. Hong Ruikun as the CEO[107].
结好金融(01469) - 2022 - 中期财报