Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 16,662,000, a decrease of 2.1% from HKD 17,017,000 in the same period of 2023[3] - Gross profit increased to HKD 992,000, representing a 27% increase compared to HKD 781,000 in the previous year[3] - Operating loss for the period was HKD 9,770,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 10,928,000 in the prior year, indicating a reduction of 10.6%[3] - Net loss attributable to shareholders was HKD 11,769,000, compared to HKD 12,320,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 4.5%[3] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 11,880,000 for the period, compared to HKD 16,050,000 in the previous year, marking a significant improvement[7] - The basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 2.94, down from HKD 3.07 in the same period last year[3] - Other income increased to HKD 200,000 from HKD 108,000, showing a growth of 85.2% year-on-year[3] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 11,769,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of HKD 12,320,000 in the same period of 2023[67] - The entertainment and lifestyle segment generated revenue of HKD 10,685,000, while the watch and automotive segment contributed HKD 5,977,000, resulting in a total segment loss of HKD 9,466,000[62] - Unallocated expenses amounted to HKD 2,295,000, leading to a total loss before tax of HKD 11,761,000 for the period[62] Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD (9,992) thousand, slightly improved from HKD (10,031) thousand in the same period last year[18] - Cash used in investing activities was HKD (275) thousand, compared to HKD (13) thousand in the previous year, indicating increased investment outflows[18] - Cash flow from financing activities resulted in a net inflow of HKD 10,328 thousand, a significant increase from HKD 4,962 thousand in the prior period[18] - Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 29,650 thousand, down from HKD 31,388 thousand year-over-year[18] - The group received total financing of HKD 100 million from a subsidiary, with utilized financing increasing to HKD 88 million from HKD 78 million[30] - Interest income for the period was HKD 124 thousand, a notable increase from HKD 28 thousand in the previous year[18] - The group reported a decrease in cash used for operating activities, with cash outflows of HKD (8,084) thousand compared to HKD (8,746) thousand last year[18] - The group’s cash flow from financing activities included loan proceeds of HKD 40,000 thousand, down from HKD 45,000 thousand in the previous year[18] - The group experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 61 thousand, contrasting with a significant decrease of HKD (5,082) thousand in the same period last year[18] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 41,006,000, unchanged from the previous reporting period[12] - Cash and cash equivalents stood at HKD 29,650,000, contributing to total current assets of HKD 35,953,000[12] - Total liabilities were HKD 102,046,000, with current liabilities accounting for HKD 12,077,000[12] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 112,225,000, compared to HKD 99,264,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase in financial obligations[70] - The company reported a total lease liability of HKD 336,000 as of September 30, 2024, with current liabilities at HKD 71,000 and non-current liabilities at HKD 265,000[105] - Loans from a related company amounted to HKD 88,000,000 as of September 30, 2024, an increase from HKD 78,000,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 12.8%[106] - The total contract liabilities increased to HKD 3,347,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,596,000 as of March 31, 2024, marking an increase of approximately 28.9%[101] Operational Highlights - The company incurred financial expenses of HKD 1,908,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 1,285,000 in the previous year[75] - Depreciation expenses for property, plant, and equipment were HKD 50,000 in 2024, down from HKD 75,000 in 2023, suggesting cost management efforts[74] - The estimated tax expense for the period was calculated at a rate of 16.5%, consistent with the previous year, indicating stable tax planning[79] - The company reported a fair value loss of HKD 120,000 on listed equity securities for the six months ended September 30, 2024[89] - The company’s investment in an associate showed a net loss of HKD 83,000 for the period, with a total investment value of HKD 157,000 as of September 30, 2024[92] - The company has engaged in related party transactions, including service fees totaling HKD 1,900,000 for loan interest expenses, reflecting ongoing financial interactions with affiliated entities[110] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted the Corporate Governance Code and has complied with its provisions throughout the reporting period[144] - The board of directors confirmed compliance with the securities trading standards throughout the reporting period[146] - The audit committee has reviewed the interim financial data and discussed risk management and internal control systems[150] Future Outlook and Strategy - The group plans to expand its advertising client base by launching new brands under existing titles, targeting both male and female demographics[127] - The group aims to explore emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to develop new revenue streams and expand its readership[127]
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