Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, reached HKD 294.2 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.8%[5] - Revenue from brand licensing business was HKD 117.2 million, showing a significant growth of 42.6% compared to the previous period[5] - Revenue from media content distribution was HKD 177.0 million, with a growth of 7.0% from the prior period[5] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 42.4 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.1%[5] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 294,175,000, representing a 19% increase from HKD 247,622,000 in the same period of 2023[25] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 147,802,000, up 22% from HKD 121,503,000 year-over-year[25] - Net profit attributable to shareholders for the six months was HKD 42,393,000, an increase of 17% compared to HKD 36,198,000 in the prior year[25] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 43,506,000, compared to HKD 34,507,000 in the previous year, marking a 26% increase[28] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to HKD 2.2 cents from HKD 1.9 cents, reflecting a growth of approximately 15.8%[25] - The adjusted profit before tax for the group was HKD 49,992,000, compared to HKD 41,997,000 for the same period last year, indicating a growth of 19.0%[45] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets of the group as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 1,069,145,000, compared to HKD 921,575,000 as of March 31, 2024[45] - The total liabilities of the group were HKD 443,918,000, with a notable increase from HKD 333,855,000 in the previous reporting period[45] - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 356,854,000, up from HKD 235,727,000 as of March 31, 2024[29] - Trade receivables decreased to HKD 206,640,000 from HKD 223,803,000, indicating a reduction of approximately 7.7%[29] - Inventory increased to HKD 8,718,000 from HKD 6,511,000, reflecting a rise of about 33.8%[29] Business Segments - Media content distribution segment generated sales of HKD 176,838,000, up from HKD 164,681,000, reflecting a growth of 7.0%[49] - Brand licensing segment reported sales of HKD 117,206,000, a significant increase of 42.7% from HKD 82,172,000 in the previous year[49] - The media content distribution business generated revenue of HKD 176,838,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 164,681,000 in the prior year, reflecting a growth of 7.0%[53] - Brand licensing revenue increased to HKD 51,936,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 43,208,000, representing a growth of 20.0%[53] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to expand its content distribution platform through Ani-One® and new channels[19] - The company aims to explore new regional platforms to increase sales revenue and expand into local platforms in India[20] - The company is actively seeking acquisitions and distribution of various top-tier series and films in Asia[21] - The company has invested in S11 Partners Limited to enhance its film production capabilities and nurture new creative talent[12] - The company plans to expand the Ani-Mall® product line into other regions, indicating a strategic move for market expansion[23] Other Financial Metrics - The company reported other income and gains of HKD 9,325,000, significantly higher than HKD 3,817,000 in the previous year, showing an increase of 144%[25] - Bank interest income rose to HKD 4,523,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 3,685,000 in the previous year, an increase of 22.8%[55] - Total tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 7,599,000, an increase from HKD 5,799,000 in the prior year, reflecting a rise of 31.1%[62] - The company reported a cost of goods sold of HKD 145,867,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 123,453,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase of 18.2%[58] Cybersecurity Incident - The company recognized a loss of HKD 21,372,000 due to a cybersecurity incident, which has been accounted for in the financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2024[60] - The company has implemented enhanced internal controls in response to the cybersecurity incident, focusing on data security and payment processes[129] Dividends - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.0109 per share for the year ending March 31, 2025, compared to HKD 0.0089 for the previous year, representing a growth of 22.5%[65] - The board announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.0109 per share for the six months ending September 30, 2024[120] Corporate Governance - The board of directors includes executive directors Zhao Xiaoyan, Zhao Xiaofeng, and Ma Zhengfeng, along with non-executive and independent non-executive directors[134] - The company confirmed that there are no significant changes to its main business operations as of the announcement date[119] - The company has maintained sufficient public float, with at least 25% of its issued shares held by the public[124]
羚邦集团(02230) - 2025 - 中期业绩