Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 26,070,000, an increase of 4.3% from HKD 24,988,000 in the same period of 2023[3] - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 3,564,000, compared to HKD 3,738,000 in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 4.7%[3] - The company recorded a loss attributable to owners of HKD 1,281,000, significantly improved from a loss of HKD 7,323,000 in the previous year, representing an 82.5% reduction in losses[3] - The basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 1.64, compared to HKD 9.37 in the prior year, indicating a substantial improvement[3] - The total revenue for the group for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 26,070, down from HKD 24,988 in 2023[22] - The group recorded a pre-tax loss of HKD 1,281 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 7,323 in the same period of 2023[36] - The group experienced a net loss from financial assets of HKD 1,259 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 5,764 in 2023[32] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 25,690,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 32,039,000 as of March 31, 2024[7] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 12,228,000 from HKD 15,289,000, indicating a reduction in short-term obligations[8] - The total equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 13,462,000 from HKD 16,750,000, reflecting the overall financial performance during the period[8] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 1,168,000, up from HKD 727,000 at the beginning of the period, showing a positive cash flow trend[14] - The company reported a total of HKD 13,443,000 in trading financial assets as of September 30, 2024, a slight decrease from HKD 13,914,000 as of March 31, 2024[42] - Total current assets were approximately HKD 24,901,000, while total current liabilities were approximately HKD 12,228,000 as of September 30, 2024[64] Cash Flow - The company experienced a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 441,000, a significant recovery from a cash outflow of HKD 4,219,000 in the previous year[14] - Cash and bank balances totaled approximately HKD 1,168,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 727,000 on March 31, 2024[64] - The company has no bank borrowings and maintains a capital debt ratio of zero as of September 30, 2024[64] Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group reported revenue from advertising of HKD 8,580, a decrease from HKD 24,988 in the same period of 2023[22] - E-commerce revenue for the same period was HKD 17,490, compared to HKD 26,070 in 2023, indicating a decline[22] - Gross profit decreased to approximately HKD 3,564,000, with a gross margin of 13.7%, down from 15.0% in the previous year, primarily due to increased revenue from the lower-margin e-commerce segment[60] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The group did not declare any interim dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[34] - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the current period[59] - As of September 30, 2024, no individuals were reported to hold or be deemed to hold interests or short positions in shares or related securities that require disclosure under the Securities and Futures Ordinance[82] Management and Governance - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed and recommended the approval of the interim financial statements[89] - The group adopted all new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from April 1, 2024, with no significant changes to accounting policies[20] Future Plans and Strategy - The group aims to expand revenue sources and diversify its business, actively seeking new business opportunities in various industries and regions[75] - Future plans include continuous development of advertising, e-commerce, and film production-related businesses, as well as strategic investments in regional and overseas film production[77] Other Information - The company did not acquire any properties, plants, or equipment during the six months ended September 30, 2024[38] - The company continues to monitor investment performance and market trends to adjust its investment strategy accordingly[42] - The group has no significant contingent liabilities or major capital commitments as of September 30, 2024[71][69] - No arrangements were made for any directors or their spouses or minor children to benefit from purchasing shares of the company or any other corporate entity during the interim period[81] - The company did not engage in any trading of its listed securities during the interim period[85] - The company maintained a credit period of 180 days on average for advertising clients[43] - Short-term employee benefits for key management personnel amounted to HKD 348,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, unchanged from the previous year[57] - The company’s issued and paid-up capital as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 78,122,000, consistent with the previous period[47] - The fair value loss recognized in other comprehensive income for listed equity investments was approximately HKD 1,478,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,181,000 in the previous year[41] - As of September 30, 2024, accounts receivable aged analysis showed HKD 49,511,000 overdue for more than 365 days, a decrease from HKD 60,511,000 as of March 31, 2024[43] - The group operates primarily in two regions: Hong Kong and China, with no significant revenue concentration from any single customer[26] - The group has not identified any single customer contributing more than 10% of total revenue for the periods ended September 30, 2024, and 2023[26] - The board proposed a capital reorganization on October 2, 2024, involving capital reduction and share split, along with a rights issue of two shares for every adjusted share held[90]
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