Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 21.5 million, a decrease of about 7.2% compared to HKD 23.1 million for the same period in 2023[6]. - Loss attributable to owners of the company was approximately HKD 4 million, compared to a loss of about HKD 3.7 million for the same period in 2023[6]. - Basic loss per share attributable to owners of the company was HKD 10.2 cents, compared to HKD 9.1 cents for the same period in 2023[11]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 3.5 million, compared to HKD 3.6 million for the same period in 2023[9]. - The total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners was a loss of HKD 3,996,000[21]. - The total comprehensive loss before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 3,511,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,674,000 for the same period in 2023[64]. - The loss attributable to the company's owners was approximately HKD 4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of about HKD 3.7 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a revenue decrease of approximately HKD 1.7 million[170]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from assessment and consulting services for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 15,735,000, an increase from HKD 11,213,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 40.5%[50]. - Total revenue for the group for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 21,450,000, down from HKD 23,121,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decrease of 7.2%[50]. - Interest income from financing services decreased significantly to HKD 2,463,000 from HKD 9,525,000 year-over-year, a decline of 74.1%[50]. - The group’s revenue from securities brokerage, underwriting, and investment advisory services was HKD 3,252,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,383,000 in the same period of 2023, marking an increase of 36.4%[50]. - Revenue from valuation and consulting services contributed approximately 73.4% to total revenue, increasing from about HKD 11.2 million to approximately HKD 15.7 million, a growth of 40.3%[161]. - The securities brokerage, placement, and underwriting segment accounted for about 15.2% of total revenue, with revenue increasing from approximately HKD 2.4 million to about HKD 3.3 million[163]. Assets and Liabilities - The company reported a total asset value of HKD 496.9 million, compared to HKD 436.9 million as of March 31, 2024[15]. - The company’s total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 300,180,000, a slight decrease from HKD 303,691,000[18]. - The total liabilities amounted to HKD 210,351,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 164,777,000 as of March 31, 2024[67]. - The total equity attributable to owners of the company was HKD 307,273,000, compared to HKD 311,269,000 as of March 31, 2024[18]. - The group reported a total asset value of HKD 510,531,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 468,468,000 as of March 31, 2024[67]. - The total receivables of loans and interest as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 451,791,000, slightly down from HKD 453,257,000 as of March 31, 2024[99]. - The expected credit loss provision for loans and interest remained unchanged at HKD 102,109,000 as of September 30, 2024[103]. - The group’s investment properties were valued at HKD 8,000,000 as of September 30, 2024, and were mortgaged for bank borrowings of HKD 7,631,000[98]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents increased by HKD 10,962,000, reaching HKD 17,919,000 at the end of the period[24]. - Operating cash flow for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 2,399,000, compared to HKD 1,215,000 for the same period in 2023[24]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 1,449,000, up from HKD 1,122,000 year-over-year[24]. - The company repaid net bank borrowings of HKD 266,000 during the period[24]. - Bank borrowings as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 57,097,000, slightly down from HKD 57,363,000 as of March 31, 2024[122]. - Other borrowings as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 30,000,000, down from HKD 30,870,000 as of March 31, 2024[127]. - The company completed a placement of 140,400,000 shares at HKD 0.033 per share, raising approximately HKD 4,630,000 for general working capital[130]. - The company raised approximately HKD 25.3 million through a rights issue at a subscription price of HKD 0.2 per share, with net proceeds estimated at about HKD 24.2 million after expenses[175]. Employee and Management Costs - The total employee benefits expense for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 16,510,000, an increase from HKD 15,271,000 in the previous year[78]. - The total compensation for key management personnel for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 1.649 million, compared to HKD 1.609 million in the previous year[141]. - Employee benefits expenses decreased by approximately 8.1% to about HKD 4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, despite a slight reduction in headcount[165]. Strategic Focus and Future Outlook - The company is focused on enhancing its market presence and exploring new strategies for growth[6]. - The group aims to become the leading valuation and consulting service provider in Hong Kong, with plans to expand its consulting services to adapt to changing environments and maintain growth[184]. - The group expects multiple interest rate cuts in the coming year, which will enhance market sentiment and create more acquisition opportunities[184]. - The group has no significant investments or major acquisitions of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures as of September 30, 2024[192]. Miscellaneous - The company did not declare any dividends for the reporting period[6]. - The company did not recommend any dividend payment for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[88]. - The group has not adopted any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that would have a significant impact on the financial performance and position for the current and prior periods[34]. - The group has not early adopted any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that have been issued but are not yet effective[35]. - The group faces limited currency risk, primarily related to its RMB-denominated bank balances, with potential losses from RMB fluctuations being negligible[195]. - The group maintains a robust treasury policy, focusing on continuous credit assessments to mitigate credit risk[196].
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