Financial Performance - The group recorded a revenue of approximately HKD 5,579,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020, representing an increase of about 29.3% compared to HKD 4,314,000 for the same period in 2019[5]. - The unaudited consolidated loss attributable to the owners of the company for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was approximately HKD 2,781,000[5]. - The gross profit for the period was HKD 5,401,000, with a loss before tax of HKD 2,105,000[9]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 2,138,000, compared to a loss of HKD 8,096,000 for the same period in 2019[11]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.42 for the period[9]. - The group reported a basic loss per share of HKD 4.17, down from a loss of HKD 12.65 per share in the same period last year, showing an improvement in loss per share[28]. - The group incurred a tax expense of approximately HKD 33,000 in China, a decrease from HKD 41,000 in the same period of 2019[26]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from financial information services was HKD 98,000, up from HKD 33,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase of 197%[23]. - Advertising and investor relations service revenue reached HKD 4,704,000, compared to HKD 3,872,000 in the prior year, reflecting a growth of 21.5%[23]. - The group's revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was HKD 5,579,000, an increase from HKD 4,314,000 in the same period of 2019, representing a growth of approximately 29.3%[23]. - Other income and losses amounted to approximately HKD 1,367,000, an increase of about 173.9% from HKD 499,000 in 2019, primarily due to fair value gains on financial assets and government subsidies[46]. Expenses and Costs - The group incurred general and administrative expenses of HKD 8,647,000 during the period[9]. - The cost of sales decreased by 80.6% to approximately HKD 178,000 from HKD 918,000 in the same period last year, mainly due to reduced event organization costs[46]. - General and administrative expenses were approximately HKD 8,647,000, a decrease of about 24.6% from HKD 11,473,000 in 2019, attributed to lower employee costs and professional fees[46]. - Financing costs for the three months ended June 30, 2020, included interest expenses of approximately HKD 97,000 on bank borrowings and HKD 14,000 on lease liabilities, down from HKD 126,000 and HKD 21,000 respectively in 2019[47]. - Total employee expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020, were approximately HKD 5,297,000, down from HKD 7,447,000 in 2019[54]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of a dividend for the three months ended June 30, 2020[5]. - The group did not declare any dividends for the three months ended June 30, 2020, consistent with the previous year[27]. Financial Assets and Fair Value - The fair value change of financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss was HKD 237,000, compared to a loss of HKD 111,000 in the previous year[23]. - As of June 30, 2020, the group held financial assets measured at fair value of approximately HKD 1,250,000, up from HKD 1,013,000 on March 31, 2020, representing about 1.1% of total assets[48]. - The net fair value gain on financial assets for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was approximately HKD 237,000, compared to a loss of HKD 111,000 in 2019[48]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2020[78]. - The company confirmed that all directors complied with the trading standards and conduct rules during the three months ended June 30, 2020[83]. - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code as per GEM listing rules, with some deviations noted regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[79]. - The company has adopted a set of terms regarding directors' securities trading behavior in compliance with GEM listing rules[83]. Business Operations and Strategy - The group aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs through technological advancements in its financial public relations and investor interaction services[39]. - The group’s property investment business continues to provide stable income, although there was a moderate decrease in revenue due to adjustments in rental income during the COVID-19 pandemic[41]. - The group’s securities business faced challenges due to intense market competition, with revenue primarily derived from securities trading services[42]. Management and Leadership - The company is in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the CEO position, which has been vacant since June 28, 2020[79]. - There were no significant contracts in which directors had a direct or indirect interest during the three months ended June 30, 2020[80]. - The company has not engaged in any business that constitutes or may constitute competition with its group business as of June 30, 2020[74]. - The company granted a total of 9,160,000 stock options as of June 30, 2020, with an exercise price of HKD 0.49[72]. - The stock options granted on April 17, 2019, have a validity period until September 3, 2024, with a vesting period of 3 years[73]. - There were no transactions involving the purchase, sale, or redemption of the company's listed shares during the three months ended June 30, 2020[84].
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