Financial Performance - The total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was approximately HKD 100,001,000, a decrease of about 3.8% compared to HKD 103,925,000 for the same period in 2018[5] - The profit attributable to the owners of the company for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was approximately HKD 7,285,000, an increase of approximately 506.6% compared to HKD 1,201,000 for the same period in 2018[5] - The earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was approximately HKD 2.6, compared to HKD 0.4 for the same period in 2018[5] - The revenue from financial services for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 15,687,000, compared to HKD 2,106,000 for the same period in 2018[12] - The total comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 7,285,000, compared to HKD 1,201,000 for the same period in 2018[7] - The operating profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 9,265,000, compared to HKD 3,425,000 for the same period in 2018[7] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from outsourced inbound customer contact services for the three months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 2,998,000, down from HKD 3,681,000 for the same period in 2018[12] - The revenue from outsourced outbound customer contact services for the three months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 3,608,000, down from HKD 10,373,000 for the same period in 2018[12] Dividends and Earnings - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to no dividend in 2018[17] - The basic earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, were approximately HKD 7,285,000, compared to HKD 1,201,000 for the same period in 2018[18] - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, consistent with the previous year[22] Expenses - The unaudited employee benefit expenses increased from approximately HKD 60,900,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, to approximately HKD 67,500,000 for the same period in 2019[24] - The unaudited depreciation and amortization expenses rose from approximately HKD 6,700,000 to approximately HKD 9,300,000 for the same periods[26] Business Expansion - The company has expanded into lending services through a newly established wholly-owned subsidiary, which has obtained a money lender license under the Money Lenders Ordinance in Hong Kong[28] - The company aims to continue exploring opportunities, particularly in the financial services sector, to expand its business scope and revenue base[28] - The financial services segment has begun to grow and significantly contributed to the company's revenue and profit despite declines in other service segments[23] Corporate Governance - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited consolidated quarterly results for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, confirming compliance with accounting policies and legal requirements[46] - The company has not engaged in any arrangements allowing directors to benefit from purchasing shares or debt securities as of September 30, 2019[33] - There are no provisions in the company's articles of association or Cayman Islands law requiring the company to offer new shares to existing shareholders on a pro-rata basis[47] - The company has established a non-compete agreement to protect its interests and those of its shareholders[35] - No directors or major shareholders have interests in any competing businesses as of September 30, 2019[39] - The company has not disclosed any other interests or short positions held by directors or major executives in its shares or related securities as of September 30, 2019[43] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2019, the chairman and CEO hold a combined 210,000,000 shares, representing 75% of the company's issued share capital[41] Securities Transactions - No repurchase of listed securities occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2019[49] - The company did not purchase or sell any of its listed securities during the reporting period[49] Reporting and Compliance - The report is available on the GEM website and the company's website for at least seven days from the date of publication[50] - The estimated tax rate for profits generated in Hong Kong was 16.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, consistent with the previous year[15]
易通讯集团(08031) - 2019 Q3 - 季度财报