Financial Statements and Compliance - The company's interim financial information for the six-month period ended 30 September 2024 includes condensed consolidated statements of financial position, profit or loss, changes in equity, and cash flows[13] - The financial statements are prepared in compliance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" (HKAS 34) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants[13] - The company's financial information is subject to an independent review report, which is addressed to the board of directors[13] - The company has adopted all new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRSs) effective from 1 April 2024, with no significant changes to accounting policies or financial statements[40] Company Overview and Structure - The company's registered office is located in the Cayman Islands, with its head office and principal place of business in Hong Kong[7] - The company's principal bankers include Chong Hing Bank Limited, China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd[9] - The company's stock code is 290 and its website is www.290.com.hk[9] - The company's board of directors includes executive and non-executive directors, with some members retiring on 12 August 2024[4] - The company's auditor is Zhonghui Anda CPA Limited, a certified public accounting firm[7] - The company's share registrar and transfer office in Hong Kong is Union Registrars Limited[9] Financial Performance and Results - Revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2024 increased to HK$22,016 thousand, up from HK$18,349 thousand in the same period in 2023[20] - Net gains on investments at fair value through profit or loss for the six months ended 30 September 2024 were HK$22,016 thousand, compared to HK$18,349 thousand in 2023[20] - Staff costs for the six months ended 30 September 2024 increased significantly to HK$34,225 thousand, up from HK$16,839 thousand in 2023[20] - Loss before tax for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was HK$10,912 thousand, an improvement from HK$17,423 thousand in 2023[20] - Total revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was HK$22,016 thousand, compared to HK$18,349 thousand in the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 20%[81] - Revenue from securities brokerage business decreased to HK$8,103 thousand in 2024 from HK$10,469 thousand in 2023, a decline of 22.6%[81] - Income from equity investment business was HK$1,534 thousand in 2024, compared to no income in 2023[81] - Interest revenue from money lending business surged to HK$8,439 thousand in 2024 from HK$1,837 thousand in 2023, a significant increase of 359.5%[81] - The securities brokerage and margin financing segment generated the highest revenue of HK$8,121 thousand, followed by the money lending segment with HK$8,439 thousand[88] - The equity investment segment reported a net gain of HK$12,571 thousand on investments at fair value through profit or loss[88] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HK$10,912 thousand for the six months ended 30 September 2024[88] - The asset management segment contributed HK$1,941 thousand in revenue, a decrease from HK$2,624 thousand in 2023[81] - The consultancy and insurance brokerage segment saw a slight increase in revenue to HK$344 thousand in 2024 from HK$306 thousand in 2023[81] - The corporate finance segment's revenue declined to HK$1,297 thousand in 2024 from HK$1,701 thousand in 2023[81] - Total revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2024 was HK$18.349 million, with a net loss of HK$9.661 million from investments at fair value through profit or loss[90] - Segment results showed a net loss of HK$19.021 million, with the largest loss from the equity investment segment at HK$14.115 million[90] - Interest revenue from financial institutions surged to HK$8.627 million, up from HK$1.476 million in the same period last year[99] - The company recognized no government grants for the six months ended 30 September 2024, compared to HK$756,000 in the same period last year[100] - Finance costs decreased to HK$377,000, down from HK$1.299 million in the previous year, primarily due to lower interest on corporate bonds[102] - The company's total operating expenses for the six months ended 30 September 2024 were HK$14,372,000, compared to HK$7,130,000 in the same period in 2023, representing a significant increase[106] - Staff costs, including salaries and allowances, increased to HK$34,225,000 in 2024 from HK$16,839,000 in 2023, driven by higher salaries and equity-settled share-based payments[110] - The company reported a loss before tax of HK$10,909,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2024, with no dividend paid or proposed during the period[123][118] Assets and Liabilities - Investments at fair value through profit or loss as of 30 September 2024 stood at HK$257,649 thousand, up from HK$79,769 thousand as of 31 March 2024[23] - Loan and trade receivables as of 30 September 2024 increased to HK$175,784 thousand, compared to HK$99,997 thousand as of 31 March 2024[23] - Bank balances and cash (general) as of 30 September 2024 decreased to HK$121,241 thousand, down from HK$289,257 thousand as of 31 March 2024[23] - Trade payables as of 30 September 2024 decreased to HK$204,723 thousand, compared to HK$276,025 thousand as of 31 March 2024[23] - Intangible assets as of 30 September 2024 were HK$36,072 thousand, up from zero as of 31 March 2024[23] - Prepaid considerations for investments as of 30 September 2024 were HK$118,471 thousand, compared to zero as of 31 March 2024[23] - Net current assets increased to HK$503,686 thousand from HK$573,448 thousand[26] - Total liabilities decreased to HK$1,052,784 thousand from HK$801,539 thousand[26] - Net assets increased to HK$1,041,887 thousand from HK$786,843 thousand[26] - Share capital increased to HK$711,842 thousand from HK$632,625 thousand[26] - Reserves increased to HK$330,045 thousand from HK$154,218 thousand[26] - Total equity increased to HK$1,041,887 thousand from HK$786,843 thousand[26] - Total segment assets increased to HK$842.641 million, with equity investment assets growing significantly to HK$399.198 million[96] - Consolidated total assets rose to HK$1.269 billion, while consolidated total liabilities decreased to HK$227.748 million[96] - Unlisted investments increased to HK$113,617 thousand as of 30 September 2024, up from HK$112,898 thousand as of 31 March 2024[133] - Equity securities listed in Hong Kong increased significantly to HK$209,691 thousand as of 30 September 2024, compared to HK$86,908 thousand as of 31 March 2024[139] - Total loan and trade receivables – current rose to HK$175,784 thousand as of 30 September 2024, up from HK$99,997 thousand as of 31 March 2024[140] - Trade receivables from securities brokerage business amounted to HK$1,529 thousand as of 30 September 2024, compared to zero as of 31 March 2024[148] - The carrying amount of trade receivables (excluding margin and cash clients) was HK$3,994 thousand as of 30 September 2024, up from HK$2,351 thousand as of 31 March 2024[157] - Loan receivables – current surged to HK$171,705 thousand as of 30 September 2024, compared to HK$97,076 thousand as of 31 March 2024[140] - The Group's investments at fair value through profit or loss increased to HK$441,797 thousand as of 30 September 2024, up from HK$253,273 thousand as of 31 March 2024[139] - Trade receivables from other businesses stood at HK$5,987 thousand as of 30 September 2024, compared to HK$5,530 thousand as of 31 March 2024[148] - The Group's share of net assets in unlisted investments was HK$104,214 thousand as of 30 September 2024, slightly up from HK$103,495 thousand as of 31 March 2024[133] - Total loan receivables as of 30 September 2024 amounted to HK$171,705,000, an increase from HK$110,576,000 as of 31 March 2024[167] - Trust bank balances and cash for client funds amounted to HK$204,723 thousand, classified under current assets in the consolidated financial position statement[182] - Trade payables to margin and cash clients totaled HK$276,025 thousand, with HK$266,924 thousand attributed to margin and cash clients and HK$9,101 thousand to HKSCC[184] - Trade payables to HKSCC within 30 days amounted to HK$9,101 thousand as of September 30, 2024[192] Cash Flow - Net cash used in operating activities was HK$85,576 thousand[33] - Net cash used in investing activities was HK$323,773 thousand[33] - Net cash generated from financing activities was HK$240,419 thousand[33] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HK$168,930 thousand[33] Investments and Fair Value Measurements - The company holds cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, accounted for as intangible assets under the cost model, with an indefinite useful life and subject to annual impairment testing[40] - The company's financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value, categorized into three levels based on observable inputs: Level 1 (quoted prices), Level 2 (observable inputs), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs)[42] - The company recognizes transfers between fair value hierarchy levels as of the date of the event or change in circumstances causing the transfer[42] - Recurring fair value measurements at 30 September 2024 totaled HK$441,797 thousand, with Level 1 at HK$209,713 thousand, Level 2 at HK$41,143 thousand, and Level 3 at HK$190,941 thousand[46] - Total recurring fair value measurements at 31 March 2024 were HK$253,273 thousand, with Level 1 at HK$102,032 thousand, Level 2 at HK$32,349 thousand, and Level 3 at HK$118,892 thousand[46] - Level 3 fair value measurements increased from HK$118,892 thousand at 31 March 2024 to HK$190,941 thousand at 30 September 2024, driven by additions of HK$105,124 thousand and disposals of HK$24,233 thousand[50] - Fund investments under Level 2 fair value measurements increased from HK$32,349 thousand at 31 March 2024 to HK$41,143 thousand at 30 September 2024[59] - Unlisted equity instruments under Level 3 fair value measurements increased from HK$79,769 thousand at 31 March 2024 to HK$108,800 thousand at 30 September 2024[70] - The company's chief financial officer is responsible for fair value measurements, reporting directly to the board of directors, with valuation discussions held at least twice a year[55] - The company has a dedicated team managing Level 3 financial instrument valuations on a case-by-case basis, using valuation techniques at least twice a year[56] - Fund investments under Level 2 fair value measurements were valued using the share of net assets method, with no observable inputs (N/A)[59] - Unlisted equity instruments under Level 3 fair value measurements were valued using recent arm's length transaction prices, with no observable inputs (N/A)[70] - The company's Level 3 fair value measurements include gains or losses recognized in profit or loss, with a net loss of HK$16,974 thousand for the six months ended 30 September 2024[50] - The company invested HK$36,001,000 in cryptocurrencies during the six months ended 30 September 2024, with no such investments in the same period in 2023[128] Loans and Receivables - The company has seven outstanding loans as of 30 September 2024, compared to five as of 31 March 2024[167] - One secured loan with an outstanding principal of HK$13,500,000 bears an interest rate of 8% per annum and is due for repayment within twelve months[167] - Two unsecured loans with an aggregate outstanding principal of HK$75,250,000 bear an interest rate of 15% per annum and are due for repayment within twelve months[170] - One secured mortgage loan with an outstanding principal of HK$5,000,000 is overdue and bears an interest rate of 13% per annum[170] - One guaranteed loan with an outstanding principal of HK$3,000,000 is overdue and bears an interest rate of 12% per annum[170] - One new secured loan with an outstanding principal of HK$25,000,000 bears an interest rate of 12% per annum and is due for repayment within twelve months[170] - One new unsecured loan with an outstanding principal of HK$50,000,000 bears an interest rate of 8% per annum and is due for repayment within twelve months[170] - The company is actively pursuing legal actions to recover overdue loans, including issuing demand letters and initiating civil actions[172] - The ageing analysis of loan receivables shows HK$50,000,000 due within 30 days, HK$100,250,000 due within 90 to 365 days, and HK$19,809,000 overdue for more than 365 days as of 30 September 2024[175] Share Issuance and Options - The company issued 263,593,577 ordinary shares at HK$0.20 each in August 2023, raising HK$52,718,000[197] - In February 2024, the company issued 4,744,684,386 ordinary shares at HK$0.10 each through a rights issue, raising HK$474,469,000[197] - In July 2024, the company issued 273,776,000 ordinary shares at HK$0.90 each, raising HK$246,398,000[197] - In July 2024, the company issued 518,400,000 ordinary shares under a share award scheme[197] - The Company's Share Option Scheme allows for a maximum of 10% of total shares in issue to be granted as unexercised share options, based on the total number of shares at the 2021 annual general meeting[200] - Each eligible participant under the Share Option Scheme can be granted up to 1% of the Company's shares in issue within any 12-month period[200] - Any share options granted to a substantial shareholder or independent non-executive director exceeding 0.1% of the Company's shares in issue or HK$5,000,000 in value require prior shareholder approval[200] Taxation - Hong Kong Profits Tax was provided at a rate of 16.5% on estimated assessable profit for the six months ended 30 September 2024, with no provision made for the same period in 2023[116] - No provision for PRC Enterprise Income Tax was made for the six months ended 30 September 2024, as the company did not generate any estimated assessable profit subject to PRC EIT Law during that period[117] Property and Equipment - The company acquired property and equipment worth HK$4,469,000 and right-of-use assets worth HK$644,000 during the six months ended 30 September 2024, compared to no acquisitions in the same period in 2023[127] Management Discussion and Analysis - The company's interim report for 2024 includes a management discussion and analysis section[3] Shareholding and Voting Rights - The Group holds 25.00% of the nominal value of issued capital and 33.00% of voting rights in Starlight Financial Holdings Limited as of 30 September 2024[136]
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