Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HK$73,340,000, a significant increase of 591.5% compared to HK$10,604,000 for the same period in 2023[13] - Profit for the period reached HK$10,485,000, compared to HK$1,679,000 in the corresponding period of 2023, representing a growth of 523.5%[13] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$10,687,000, up from HK$1,679,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 536.5%[15] - Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to owners of the Company increased to 8.43 HK cents from 1.43 HK cents, reflecting a rise of 489.5%[15] - Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was HK$10,485,000, a substantial increase from HK$1,777,000 in 2023[86] - The Group recorded a net profit attributable to owners of the Company of approximately HK$10,485,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2024, compared to approximately HK$1,777,000 in 2023[191] Assets and Liabilities - Current assets as of September 30, 2024, totaled HK$277,996,000, compared to HK$258,539,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing an increase of 7.6%[17] - Total assets amounted to approximately HK$289,683,000, up from approximately HK$273,660,000 as of 31 March 2024, while total liabilities increased to approximately HK$39,799,000 from approximately HK$34,463,000[195] - Net current assets increased to HK$238,772,000 from HK$224,076,000, representing a growth of 6.6%[17] - The current ratio was approximately 7.1 times as of 30 September 2024, down from 7.5 times as of 31 March 2024[195] - Total equity attributable to owners of the Company rose to HK$249,884,000 from HK$239,197,000, an increase of 4.5%[17] - The total equity as of 30 September 2024 was HK$249,884,000, an increase from HK$237,486,000 as of 30 September 2023, reflecting a growth of about 5.9%[21] Cash Flow - Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was HK$14,111,000, compared to a net cash generated of HK$255,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a significant decline in cash flow from operations[23] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$19,310,000, down from HK$41,654,000 at the beginning of the period, marking a decrease of approximately 53.7%[23] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of HK$7,766,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2024, with no cash used in investing activities reported for the same period in 2023[23] Expenses - Employee costs for the period were HK$3,351,000, slightly decreased from HK$3,400,000 in the previous year[13] - Administrative and other operating expenses surged to HK$59,652,000 from HK$5,582,000, reflecting an increase of 973.5%[13] - Finance costs for the period were HK$89,000, compared to HK$15,000 in the same period last year, indicating a rise of 493.3%[13] - Total administrative and other operating expenses increased to approximately HK$59,652,000 (2023: approximately HK$5,582,000), representing an increase of approximately 968.6%[186] Business Operations - The company has maintained its core business operations in brokerage services, underwriting, securities financing, money lending, and asset management without significant changes during the reporting period[26] - The Group's revenue is generated from brokerage services, underwriting, asset management, and money lending services[169] - The Group's banking facilities include a bank overdraft facility of up to HK$20 million, guaranteed by a corporate guarantee of the same amount[132] - The Group's asset management business includes agreements to provide investment advisory or custodian services for two funds registered in Hong Kong and three in the Cayman Islands, with fee income linked to assets under management and fund performance[145] Market and Economic Conditions - The global economy experienced moderate recovery during the reporting period, but growth momentum remained weak due to high inflation and geopolitical conflicts, leading to significant downward pressure on the economy[136] - The Group's performance is influenced by external factors such as the economic environment in Hong Kong, interest rate movements, and the turnover of the Hong Kong securities market[136] - The Group's financial performance is susceptible to fluctuations due to various external factors, including market demand for capital raising activities[136] Segment Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the total revenue from reportable segments was HK$73,340,000[44] - The segment profit for brokerage services was a loss of HK$304,000, while underwriting and placing services generated a profit of HK$791,000[47] - Margin financing services reported a loss of HK$242,000, whereas money lending services achieved a profit of HK$10,067,000[47] - Asset management services contributed a profit of HK$296,000, leading to a total segment profit of HK$10,608,000 for the period[47] Customer and Revenue Sources - Major customers contributing 10% or more of the Group's revenue included Customer A with HK$10,090,000 (13.76%) and Customer B with HK$9,511,000 (12.97%) for the six months ended 30 September 2024[59] - The increase in revenue was mainly attributable to new business providing placement services for Urban Investment Bonds, contributing approximately HK$61.27 million during the Reporting Period[172] - The Group recorded approximately HK$62,053,000 in placing commission income for the six months ended 30 September 2024, an increase of approximately 590 times compared to approximately HK$105,000 in 2023[177] Future Outlook and Strategy - The Group is considering expanding its corporate finance advisory business through acquisitions, focusing on licensed corporations with established client networks[163] - The Group aims to establish an integrated platform offering a wide range of financial services, including brokerage, underwriting, and asset management[162] - The Group plans to limit its money lending activities to loans secured by Hong Kong real estate moving forward[152] Dividend Policy - No dividends were recommended for the six months ended 30 September 2024, consistent with the previous year[79] - The Group currently does not have a pre-determined dividend payout ratio, and any future dividends will depend on operational performance and financial condition[196] - There is no assurance that the Group will declare or distribute any dividends in the future[200]
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