Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 73,340,000, an increase of about 591.63% compared to HKD 10,604,000 for the same period in 2023[5] - Profit attributable to owners for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 10,485,000, representing an increase of about 490.04% from HKD 1,777,000 in the same period of 2023[5] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 10,687,000, compared to HKD 1,679,000 for the same period in 2023[13] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 0.0843, up from HKD 0.0143 in the same period of 2023[16] - The company's profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 10,485,000, compared to HKD 1,777,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a significant increase[40] - The group recorded a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 10,485,000, a significant increase from HKD 1,777,000 in 2023, driven by increased service income from the sale of city investment bonds[86] Dividends - The company does not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to no dividend for the same period in 2023[5] - The company did not recommend the payment of any dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to no dividends in the same period of 2023[39] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 11,687,000, a decrease from HKD 15,121,000 as of March 31, 2024[17] - Current assets totaled HKD 277,996,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 258,539,000 as of March 31, 2024[17] - Current liabilities were HKD 39,224,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 34,463,000 as of March 31, 2024[17] - The company's total equity attributable to owners was HKD 249,884,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 239,197,000 as of March 31, 2024[17] - The total receivables from loans and interest as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 388,147,000, with HKD 241,704,000 in loans and HKD 146,443,000 in interest[45] - The net trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 8,114,000, down from HKD 12,242,000 in March 2024[48] - The company reported a total of HKD 59,503,000 in trade receivables, with a provision for doubtful debts of HKD 51,389,000[48] - As of September 30, 2024, the total payable trade amounts from cash clients reached HKD 8,604,000, while margin clients accounted for HKD 2,228,000, resulting in a total of HKD 10,930,000[50] Revenue Sources - Brokerage service commission income was HKD 345,000, up from HKD 232,000 year-over-year, while underwriting and placement income rose to HKD 62,053,000 from HKD 105,000[33] - Margin financing service interest income decreased to HKD 347,000 from HKD 994,000, indicating a decline in this segment[33] - Lending service interest income increased to HKD 10,299,000 from HKD 8,942,000, reflecting growth in lending activities[33] - Asset management service income slightly decreased to HKD 296,000 from HKD 331,000, showing a minor decline in this area[33] - The company reported government grants of HKD 546,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to no grants in the previous year[35] - The group recorded approximately HKD 62,053,000 in placement commission income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of about 590 times compared to approximately HKD 105,000 in the same period last year, attributed to the new business flow from City Investment Bonds[79] Business Operations - The company primarily engages in providing brokerage services, underwriting and placement services, securities and IPO financing services, lending services, and asset management services, with no significant operational changes during the reporting period[20] - All business operations are conducted in Hong Kong, with all revenue sources originating from this region[30] - The company continues to provide comprehensive securities trading and brokerage services, enhancing its offerings since April 2024[61] - The group aims to establish a comprehensive platform to provide a wide range of financial services, including brokerage, underwriting, and asset management services[72] - The group plans to explore opportunities to expand its existing business and diversify through acquisitions, particularly targeting licensed firms with established client networks in corporate finance consulting[73] Employee and Operational Costs - Employee costs and director remuneration amounted to HKD 3,351,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, slightly down from HKD 3,400,000 in 2023[36] - Total employee costs for the reporting period were approximately HKD 3,351,000, a decrease of about 1.4% from HKD 3,400,000 in 2023[82] - Marketing and business development expenses were reported at HKD 53,502,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, with no expenses recorded in the previous year[36] - Administrative and other operating expenses totaled approximately HKD 59,652,000, an increase of about 968.6% from HKD 5,582,000 in 2023, primarily due to marketing and business development costs for new service offerings[84] Legal and Governance Matters - The company received a claim from a former client, totaling HKD 10,000,000, related to fraudulent misrepresentation and damages[104] - The board believes that the claims against the company are extremely weak and will not have a significant impact on the financial position[105] - The company is actively engaged in discussions regarding the resolution of disputes through mediation[105] - The company's legal advisors have assessed the claims and provided opinions that support the board's position on the weakness of the claims[102] - The company will provide updates on the status of the claims as necessary[102] - The company has adhered to all corporate governance codes except for deviations noted in C.1.6 and C.2.1[122] - The company currently does not have a designated Chairman or CEO position, with operations managed by executive directors and senior management[123] - The board of directors has not established the positions of chairman or CEO, ensuring balanced power and authority distribution[124] - The resignation of Ms. Chan Min Yi as an independent non-executive director has resulted in the number of independent non-executive directors falling below the minimum required by GEM Listing Rules[126] - Ms. Wang Xiaoyue has been appointed as an independent non-executive director, bringing the number of independent non-executive directors back to compliance with GEM Listing Rules[127] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Xiao Jianwei serving as the chairman[131] - The audit committee has reviewed the interim financial statements of the group and confirmed their compliance with applicable accounting standards[131] - The company has adopted trading standards for directors' securities transactions in accordance with GEM Listing Rules[129] - The board of directors includes three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors as of the announcement date[131] - The company is committed to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information disclosed in the announcement[132]
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