Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended March 31, 2019, was HKD 19,637,000, an increase from HKD 18,774,000 in 2018, representing a growth of 4.6%[16] - Loss attributable to owners of the company for the year was HKD (28,870,000), an improvement from a loss of HKD (35,814,000) in the previous year[16] - The group's revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, was approximately HKD 19,637,000, representing an increase of about 4.6% compared to HKD 18,774,000 in the previous year[28] - The advertising and investor relations service revenue increased by approximately HKD 1,787,000, contributing to over 80% of total revenue, which grew by 13% year-on-year[19] - The group reported a net loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 28,870,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 35,814,000 in the previous year[34] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 31, 2019, were HKD 120,723,000, down from HKD 145,787,000 in 2018, indicating a decrease of 17.2%[16] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 52,381,000 in 2019 from HKD 42,335,000 in 2018, reflecting a rise of 23.8%[16] - Net asset value decreased to HKD 68,342,000 in 2019 from HKD 103,452,000 in 2018, a decline of 33.9%[16] - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2019, were HKD 12,749,000, down from HKD 20,331,000 in 2018, a decrease of 37.1%[16] - The net current assets decreased by 80.2% to HKD 4,373,000 from HKD 22,072,000[36] - Total equity decreased by approximately HKD 35,110,000 to about HKD 68,342,000, a reduction of about 33.9% from HKD 103,452,000[38] Operational Efficiency - The cost of sales decreased by approximately 19.3% to HKD 2,201,000 from HKD 2,726,000 in the previous year[33] - General and administrative expenses decreased by about 4.9% to approximately HKD 44,241,000 from HKD 46,523,000 in the previous year[33] - The group plans to increase IT investment to enhance marketing solutions and integrate various media resources effectively[21] Strategic Focus - The company continues to focus on expanding its financial information services and online trading business segments[6] - The group continues to expand its media business through the FinTV brand, which is expected to be a major driver of future growth[23] - The group is focusing on property investment, which continues to provide stable income and positively contributes to financial performance[25] - The group aims to leverage the advantages of the 5G era to enhance its market share and provide timely, professional information to enterprises and investors[21] Corporate Governance - The board of directors confirmed the accuracy and completeness of the financial report, ensuring no misleading information was presented[4] - The board held four formal meetings during the year ended March 31, 2019, with a 100% attendance rate from all executive and independent non-executive directors[114] - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, held four meetings and reviewed the company's financial reporting procedures and internal control systems[122] - The board is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, focusing on transparency and accountability to all shareholders[114] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per GEM listing rules, with some deviations noted regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[114] Shareholder Information - The board of directors did not recommend a final dividend for the year ending March 31, 2019[90] - The company reported a reserve available for dividend distribution of approximately HKD 39,931,000 as of March 31, 2019, down from HKD 84,581,000 in 2018[172] - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of dividends for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, consistent with the previous year[171] Employee and Operational Metrics - The total employee cost for the year was approximately HKD 26.64 million, down from HKD 27.71 million in 2018[85] - The group had 105 full-time employees as of March 31, 2019, compared to 128 in 2018[84] Related Party Transactions - The company’s independent non-executive directors reviewed and confirmed that the related party transactions were conducted in the ordinary course of business and on normal commercial terms[198] - The auditor issued an unqualified opinion on the group’s related party transactions, confirming compliance with GEM Listing Rules[198]
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