Financial Performance - The total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 19.36% to approximately HKD 70,060,000 from HKD 58,690,000 for the same period in 2023[3]. - The gross profit margin slightly decreased from approximately 22.03% to 20.17% due to increased operational costs[3]. - The net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 3,040,000, up from HKD 1,760,000 for the same period in 2023[3]. - The increase in net profit was primarily due to higher revenues from digital advertising and creative technology services[3]. - The company recorded a gross profit of approximately HKD 14,130,000, an increase of about 9.32% from HKD 12,930,000 in the previous year[3]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of approximately HKD 3,269,000 for the period, compared to HKD 1,825,000 in the previous year[4]. - The basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were HKD 0.23, compared to HKD 0.14 for the same period in 2023[4]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 3,041,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,764,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a 72.4% increase[17]. - The company reported a comprehensive income of HKD 2,864,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,131,000 for the same period in 2023[7]. Revenue Breakdown - Digital advertising service revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 3,358,000, up 80.1% from HKD 1,860,000 in 2023[14]. - Creative and technology services revenue increased to HKD 49,739,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 40,174,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 23.4%[14]. - Social media management service revenue decreased to HKD 13,655,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down 10.9% from HKD 15,324,000 in 2023[14]. - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong was HKD 60,317,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an increase from HKD 48,502,000 in 2023, marking a growth of 24.5%[20]. - Revenue from external customers in China was HKD 8,805,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 8,225,000 in 2023, showing a growth of 7.0%[20]. Expenses and Costs - The company experienced an increase in administrative expenses, which partially offset the profit increase[3]. - Total employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 17,403, an increase of 11.03% from HKD 15,563 in the same period of 2023[26]. - Selling expenses rose by approximately 8.17% from about HKD 2,790,000 to approximately HKD 3,020,000, driven by increased marketing-related expenses and sales personnel costs[51]. - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 4.65% from about HKD 8,880,000 to approximately HKD 9,290,000, mainly due to rising administrative personnel costs[52]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 87,164,000, an increase from HKD 62,304,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing a growth of approximately 39.9%[5]. - The company's total equity rose to HKD 45,773,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 25,672,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating an increase of 78.3%[6]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 45,773,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 25,672,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of 78.3%[6]. - Trade receivables increased to HKD 39,016,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 34,535,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing a growth of 12.5%[5]. - The company's non-current assets decreased to HKD 4,792,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 5,728,000 as of March 31, 2024, a decline of approximately 16.4%[5]. Cash Flow and Financing - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD (1,130,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 968,000 for the same period in 2023[8]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 34,114,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 20,958,000 at the beginning of the period, reflecting a growth of 62.5%[8]. - The company recorded a net cash inflow from financing activities of HKD 11,948,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net outflow of HKD (770,000) for the same period in 2023[8]. - The company's cash flow from investing activities showed a net inflow of HKD 2,515,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net outflow of HKD (729,000) for the same period in 2023[8]. Corporate Governance - The company has established an Audit Committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors, with Ms. Fu Hongzhi as the chair since August 8, 2023[89]. - The Audit Committee is responsible for recommending the appointment and dismissal of external auditors, reviewing financial information, and overseeing internal controls and risk management systems[89]. - The board of directors consists of five executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring an appropriate balance of power and oversight[88]. - The company has maintained adherence to corporate governance principles, with ongoing efforts to enhance internal control systems and director training[87]. - The company has confirmed that no directors or major shareholders have interests that could conflict with the company's business operations[82]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The company continues to focus on expanding its digital advertising and creative services, which are key growth areas for future revenue[14]. - The company is focusing on consolidating its position in the digital marketing market and leveraging artificial intelligence tools to enhance service efficiency[46]. - The company continues to develop products and services such as chatbots, big data, and video solutions to align with the latest consumer market trends[45]. - The company anticipates ongoing challenges in operations due to rising labor costs and salaries[45]. Shareholder Information - The board has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading, confirming compliance with the GEM listing rules[84]. - The company has not established any arrangements for directors to acquire shares or debt securities during the reporting period, ensuring no conflicts of interest[81]. - The company has not engaged in any purchases, sales, or redemptions of its own securities during the reporting period, maintaining a conservative financial strategy[86]. - The company completed a rights issue on September 20, 2024, resulting in a total issued share capital of HKD 250,080 with 25,008,000 shares outstanding[64]. - The intended use of the net proceeds includes approximately HKD 6,000,000 for developing online advertising in China, HKD 4,000,000 for digital social media management services, and HKD 5,200,000 for general working capital[57].
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