Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group's revenue was approximately HKD 38.54 million, an increase of 12.4% compared to HKD 34.29 million for the same period last year[3]. - The group's net profit for the reporting period was approximately HKD 5.13 million, a decrease of 38.5% from HKD 8.34 million in the same period last year[3]. - Basic earnings per share for the reporting period were HKD 0.95, down from HKD 1.49 in the same period last year[3]. - The group reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 8.15 million for the reporting period, compared to HKD 503,685 in the same period last year[5]. - The total revenue for the reporting period was HKD 38,535,218, an increase of HKD 4,248,182 or 12.4% compared to the same period last year[34]. - The net profit for the reporting period was HKD 5,126,150, a decrease of HKD 3,215,034 or 38.5% compared to the same period last year[46]. User and Market Metrics - As of September 30, 2024, the total registered user count was 824,400, representing an increase of 3.9% from 793,693 users as of September 30, 2023[3]. - The number of registered users as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 824,400, an increase of about 30,707 or 3.9% from the previous year[37]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 138.69 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 137.83 million as of March 31, 2024[6]. - The company's net assets were HKD 135.86 million as of September 30, 2024, an increase from HKD 133.27 million as of March 31, 2024[6]. - The total liabilities of the group were HKD 51.47 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 20.83 million as of March 31, 2024[6]. - The company’s total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 135,860,136, reflecting a significant increase from previous periods[7]. Cash Flow and Investments - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 10,942,952 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net outflow of HKD 1,409,862 for the same period in 2023[8]. - The company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HKD 105.70 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 111.49 million as of March 31, 2024[6]. - The company’s investment activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 4,169,339, primarily due to payments for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment[8]. - The company’s financing activities led to a net cash outflow of HKD 12,823,021, which included lease liability repayments and share buybacks for the share incentive plan[8]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from integrated trading terminal products and system services was HKD 29,554,000, while financial services from licensed operations generated HKD 8,981,000[15]. - The group’s geographical revenue breakdown showed HKD 29,705,000 from Hong Kong and HKD 8,830,000 from China for the six months ended September 30, 2024[13]. - SaaS service revenue increased by 23.5% to HKD 12,014,090, representing 31.2% of total revenue[37]. - Revenue from trading system services was HKD 8,842,183, a decrease of HKD 3,058,403 or 25.7% compared to the same period last year, accounting for 22.9% of total revenue[35]. Employee and Operational Costs - Employee costs, including director remuneration, increased to HKD 19,629,000 from HKD 12,717,000 year-on-year, reflecting a rise of approximately 54.5%[16]. - Research and development expenses were HKD 6,246,850, an increase of HKD 57,700 or 0.9% compared to the same period last year[38]. - Direct costs for the reporting period were HKD 6,679,937, an increase of HKD 862,964 or 14.8% compared to the same period last year[40]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The board of directors did not recommend any dividend payment for the reporting period, consistent with the previous period[3]. - The board of directors declared a special dividend of HKD 0.018 per share, totaling HKD 10,800,000, paid on May 16, 2024[27]. - The company's issued share capital as of September 30, 2024, is HKD 6,000,000, with a total of 600,000,000 ordinary shares issued[48]. - The largest shareholder, Liu Yong, holds a total of 226,001,789 shares, representing approximately 37.67% of the total shares[58]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all applicable corporate governance codes during the reporting period, with an exception noted for the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO[75][76]. - The board will continue to review and assess the company's corporate governance practices to comply with GEM listing rules[77]. - No directors or major shareholders engaged in any business that directly or indirectly competes with the company's operations during the reporting period[78]. Future Outlook - The company remains cautiously optimistic about the future, anticipating a recovery in the Hong Kong market and increased attractiveness for IPO activities due to new measures from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[50]. - The group anticipates continued growth in its SaaS services, which generated HKD 12,014,000 in revenue, up from HKD 9,731,000 in the previous year, marking a growth of approximately 23.5%[12].
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