Financial Performance - For the nine months ended December 31, 2018, the group recorded revenue of approximately HKD 10,525,000, a decrease of about 16.1% compared to HKD 12,545,000 for the same period in 2017[4] - The group reported an unaudited consolidated loss attributable to owners of the company of approximately HKD (26,248,000) for the nine months ended December 31, 2018[6] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD (3.94), compared to HKD (4.65) for the same period in 2017[6] - The gross profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 8,719,000, down from HKD 10,574,000 in the same period of 2017[6] - The total comprehensive loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD (25,101,000), compared to HKD (25,136,000) for the same period in 2017[8] - Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 2,743,000, a decrease of 40.7% compared to HKD 4,626,000 for the same period in 2017[17] - Total revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 9,347,000, down 57.8% from HKD 22,143,000 in the previous year[17] - The group reported a loss of HKD 1,178,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to a profit of HKD 9,598,000 in the previous year[17] - The company recorded a revenue of approximately HKD 10,525,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of about 16.1% compared to HKD 12,545,000 for the same period in 2017[64] - Other income and losses for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, resulted in a loss of approximately HKD 1,178,000, a significant decrease of about 112.3% compared to a gain of HKD 9,598,000 in 2017[64] - The company reported a tax expense of approximately HKD 231,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to HKD 107,000 in 2017, primarily due to net rental income from investment properties in China[45] Expenses and Costs - The group experienced a significant increase in selling and marketing expenses, totaling HKD (32,590,000) for the nine months ended December 31, 2018[6] - Administrative expenses shared income for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was HKD 1,688,000, down from HKD 2,120,000 in the previous year[17] - The cost of sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was approximately HKD 1,806,000, down 8.4% from HKD 1,971,000 in the previous year[64] - General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, were approximately HKD 32,590,000, a reduction of about 21.0% from HKD 41,243,000 in the previous year[65] - The financing cost for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, was approximately HKD 343,000, compared to HKD 6,902,000 for the same period in 2017, which included convertible bond interest expenses of about HKD 6,366,000 and bank loan interest expenses of about HKD 536,000[67] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of a dividend for the nine months ended December 31, 2018[4] - The company did not recommend any dividend for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, consistent with the previous year[47] - As of December 31, 2018, the company had 666,538,774 issued ordinary shares with a par value of HKD 0.01 each[89] - Ms. Lau holds 43,458,058 shares, representing 65.27% of the total issued shares[88] - Maxx Capital and Pablos collectively own 343,997,678 shares, accounting for 51.61% of the total issued shares[88] - Broadgain International Limited holds 43,800,000 shares, which is 6.57% of the total issued shares[88] - Hong Kong Central Clearing and Settlement System holds 39,000,000 shares, representing 5.85% of the total issued shares[88] - The company has not repurchased any shares during the nine months ending December 31, 2018[101] - There are no unexercised share options or warrants as of December 31, 2018[92][93] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO due to a vacancy in the CEO position[104] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring oversight of financial reporting and internal controls[98] - No significant contracts involving directors' interests were established during the nine months ending December 31, 2018[99] Business Operations and Market Conditions - The group is primarily engaged in providing financial information services and technology solutions in Hong Kong and Greater China[10] - The company continues to develop its "FinTV" brand, which is expected to be a major driver of future business growth[57] - The company faced challenges in improving its loan business due to intense market competition[60] - The company experienced a decrease in revenue from its securities and futures business due to reduced income from special administrative services related to stock processing[63] - The group relocated its PCB production activities to a newly renovated facility, which is expected to enhance production efficiency despite initial disruptions and increased production costs[75] - The group is closely monitoring the performance of its equity investments to mitigate potential financial risks associated with market fluctuations[77] Fair Value and Financial Assets - The group reported a fair value loss of HKD 2,899,000 on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2018[17] - As of December 31, 2018, the group held financial assets measured at fair value with changes recognized in profit or loss amounting to approximately HKD 1,419,000, down from HKD 5,813,000 as of March 31, 2018[68] - The group recognized a loss of HKD 2,415,000 from the sale of 11,500,000 shares of Da Chang Micro Line Group Limited for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to a gain of HKD 75,000 in 2017[69] Adoption of Accounting Standards - The group adopted HKFRS 15 from April 1, 2018, with no significant impact on financial performance[14] - The group has not yet applied new or revised HKFRS that have been issued but are not yet effective, and is currently assessing their potential impact[15]
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