Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 152,251,000, representing an increase of 14.7% compared to HKD 132,786,000 for the same period in 2023[5]. - Gross profit for the period was HKD 92,952,000, with a gross margin of 61.0%[5]. - The net profit for the period was HKD 21,786,000, up 7.9% from HKD 20,206,000 in the previous year[5]. - Basic earnings per share decreased to HKD 4.88 from HKD 5.23, while diluted earnings per share decreased to HKD 4.15 from HKD 4.69[5]. - The total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 488,249,000, an increase from HKD 422,668,000 as of September 30, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 15.5%[32][36]. - The group reported a profit of approximately HKD 21.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HKD 20.2 million for the same period last year, driven by increased performance in the financial literacy and investment education business[98]. Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the total revenue from major products and services was HKD 152,251,000, an increase from HKD 132,786,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of approximately 14.0%[38]. - The revenue from financial and investment education courses was HKD 111,428,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 99,024,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of about 12.9%[38]. - The private tutoring services generated revenue of HKD 38,896,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 31,766,000 in 2023, marking a growth of around 22.4%[38]. - The financial literacy and investment education business generated revenue of approximately HKD 111.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a 12.5% increase compared to HKD 99.0 million in the same period of 2023[82]. - The private tutoring business generated revenue of approximately HKD 38.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, representing a 22.3% increase from approximately HKD 31.8 million in the same period of 2023[86]. Assets and Liabilities - Current assets increased to HKD 276,934,000 from HKD 227,694,000, while current liabilities decreased to HKD 53,521,000 from HKD 73,403,000[7]. - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 96,826,000, compared to HKD 121,925,000 as of September 30, 2023, indicating a decrease of about 20.6%[32][36]. - The asset-liability ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 5.0%, up from 1.4% as of March 31, 2024[100]. Expenses - Total employee benefits expenses rose to HKD 72,618,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 59,504,000 in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 22.0%[53]. - The sales and administrative expenses increased by approximately 28.3% to about HKD 64.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to stock option expenses and marketing costs[97]. - Financial costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 597,000, significantly higher than HKD 196,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 204.1%[42]. - Income tax expense for the period was HKD 5,708,000, up from HKD 4,769,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of about 19.6%[8]. Shareholder Information - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were calculated based on a weighted average of 516,963,000 shares, compared to 444,105,000 shares in 2023, indicating an increase of about 16.4%[57]. - As of September 30, 2024, the total shares held by director Chen Lichan amount to 33,982,080, with an additional 7,526,400 stock options, totaling 41,508,480 shares, representing 9.37% of the company's issued shares[109]. - Director Yuan Yushen holds 6,904,480 shares and 7,526,400 stock options, totaling 14,430,880 shares, which is 3.26% of the company's issued shares[109]. - Major shareholder Lu Yujian owns 63,012,320 shares, accounting for 14.23% of the company's issued share capital[114]. Corporate Governance - The company has established a Compliance Committee to oversee regulatory compliance, effective from June 20, 2022[121]. - The Audit Committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the financial statements and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[124]. - The company has confirmed that there are no interests held by directors or their close associates in any competing businesses as of September 30, 2024[120]. - The company has not participated in any arrangements allowing directors to benefit from purchasing its shares or debt securities as of September 30, 2024[112]. - The roles of Chairman and CEO are separated, with the board actively seeking a suitable candidate for the CEO position[117]. - The company has fully complied with the trading regulations for directors as per GEM listing rules during the reporting period[118]. Future Plans and Strategies - The company continues to focus on expanding its educational services and product offerings in the investment education sector[17]. - The group plans to expand its private tutoring services across China, capitalizing on the increasing demand for educational services for Hong Kong citizens' children studying in mainland China[90]. - The group has signed a cooperation agreement with Hong Kong Victoria Harbour Education Group to provide HKDSE training services in Guangdong Province, China[90]. - The company is taking a cautious approach to restructuring its retail network in response to the economic slowdown in China and the shift towards online shopping[79]. - The company will continue to seek new orders and customers to expand its original equipment manufacturing and retail businesses[87]. Legal and Compliance - The company has recognized a provision of HKD 1,735,000 related to a legal claim for breach of contract[75]. - Management confirmed that there are no significant changes in accounting policies that would impact the financial results for the current period[19]. - The company did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year where no dividend was declared[55]. - The company has not engaged in any purchase, sale, or redemption of its listed securities during the six months ending September 30, 2024[119]. - The company will publish its interim report for the six months ending September 30, 2024, which will include all information required by GEM listing rules[126]. - The board of directors confirms that the information provided in the announcement is accurate and complete, with no misleading or fraudulent elements[126]. - The announcement will be available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and the company's website for at least seven days from the publication date[126].
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