Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months and six months ended 30 September 2021 was approximately HK$99,215,000 and HK$224,661,000 respectively, compared to HK$129,999,000 and HK$237,595,000 for the corresponding periods last year, representing a decrease of 23.7% and 5.4%[6]. - Loss attributable to owners of the Company was approximately HK$4,110,000 and HK$8,542,000 for the three months and six months ended 30 September 2021, compared to HK$4,356,000 and HK$8,177,000 for the same periods last year, indicating an increase in loss of 5.6% and 4.4%[6]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2021, the Group recorded total revenue of approximately HK$224,661,000, representing a decrease of approximately 5.44% compared to HK$237,595,000 for the same period last year[89]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was approximately HK$224,661,000, a decrease of about 5.44% compared to HK$237,595,000 for the same period last year[92]. - The Company reported a loss before tax of HK$4,864,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to a loss of HK$5,513,000 for the same period last year[98]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HK$3,356,000, compared to a total comprehensive loss of HK$1,573,000 for the same period last year[102]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss for the period of HK$6,216 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to a comprehensive income of HK$79,217 for the same period in 2020[110]. - Consolidated loss before tax for Q3 2021 was HK$5,790,000 compared to a loss of HK$3,194,000 in Q3 2020, indicating a worsening of 81.5%[153]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from intelligent advertising and railroad media services for the three months ended September 30, 2021, was approximately HK$79,425,000, and for the six months, it was HK$203,760,000[33]. - Revenue generated from agricultural, forestry, and consumer products for the three months ended September 30, 2021, was approximately HK$19,421,000, and for the six months, it was HK$20,182,000[36]. - Revenue from mobile advertising media services decreased to HK$79,425,000 in Q3 2021 from HK$93,859,000 in Q3 2020, representing a decline of 15%[128]. - Sales of agricultural, forestry, and consumer products dropped to HK$19,421,000 in Q3 2021 from HK$35,129,000 in Q3 2020, a decrease of 45%[128]. - The supply chain business segment reported revenue of HK$4,715,000 in the first half of 2021, down from HK$20,088,000 in the same period of 2020, a decline of 77%[128]. - Total revenue for reportable segments decreased to HK$99,215,000 in Q3 2021 from HK$129,999,000 in Q3 2020, representing a decline of 23.7%[153]. Market Trends - The online advertising market in China is expected to exceed RMB934 billion in 2021 and RMB1.29 trillion by 2023, with mobile advertising projected to reach RMB835 billion in 2021 and RMB1.17 trillion by 2023[9]. - In June 2021, the demand for new energy vehicles in China's domestic automobile market reached 14.6%, the highest level in a single month, with experts predicting an average growth of 39% per annum in the electric vehicle market over the next five years[20]. - Approximately 58% of advertisers surveyed indicated they would increase their online advertising budget in 2021, reflecting a positive outlook for the advertising market[9]. - The Chinese e-commerce market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%, increasing from RMB13.8 trillion in 2021 to RMB19.6 trillion by 2024[16]. Operational Challenges - The persistent impact of COVID-19 has affected the agricultural, forestry, and consumer products business, with rising commodity prices and labor costs significantly impacting profit margins[15]. - Supply chain disruptions due to China's power shortage and ongoing chip shortages are expected to continue, affecting lead times and the manufacturing sector[19]. - Supply chain disruptions are expected to continue due to high shipping costs and ongoing chip shortages affecting various industries[23]. - The occurrence of severe weather conditions and natural disasters may adversely affect the Group's agricultural and forestry products business[63][65]. Strategic Initiatives - Shenzhen Zhixunpai is developing an in-house AI advertising system to enhance online advertising capabilities and maximize value for clients across various industries[27]. - The group is exploring opportunities to expand into new verticals such as omnichannel e-commerce services, real estate markets, and fintech[28]. - The group aims to leverage its technological capabilities to create an AI-powered targeted marketing platform to address post-COVID marketing challenges[32]. - The Group aims to diversify its product portfolio and broaden income sources by seeking investment opportunities in the New Energy Vehicles (NEV) sector, particularly in the Low Speed Electric Vehicles segment[40][43]. - The Group plans to develop own-brand products and strengthen its supply chain network while investing in new sectors with high growth potential[56][60]. Financial Position - As of September 30, 2021, the Group's cash and bank deposits amounted to approximately HK$25,152,000, representing an increase of approximately 102% compared to HK$12,439,000 as of March 31, 2021[69]. - The Group had net current assets of approximately HK$35,232,000 as of September 30, 2021, up from HK$27,822,000 as of March 31, 2021[70]. - The Group's debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 60% as of September 30, 2021, a decrease from 78% as of March 31, 2021, primarily due to the increase in cash and bank deposits[81]. - Current assets amounted to HK$267,200,000 as of September 30, 2021, compared to HK$261,319,000 as of March 31, 2021[104]. - The Group employed approximately 138 employees as of September 30, 2021, an increase from 135 employees as of March 31, 2021[83]. Compliance and Governance - Compliance with laws and regulations is critical for the Group's operations, and any failure may result in legal proceedings and impact business sustainability[64]. - The Group's compliance with significant legal and regulatory requirements was confirmed, with no major breaches reported during the review period[68]. - The Group did not have any material contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2021, consistent with the previous period[82].
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