Receivables and Credit Management - As of September 30, 2024, the total receivables amounted to HKD 146,078,000, an increase from HKD 132,068,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing a growth of approximately 10.6%[4] - New loans issued during the period totaled HKD 30,601,000 for receivables and HKD 5,628,000 for interest, contributing to a total of HKD 36,229,000[4] - The company recovered or repaid HKD 19,109,000 in receivables and HKD 3,550,000 in interest during the period, resulting in a total reduction of HKD 22,659,000[4] - The expected credit loss provision recognized during the period was HKD 2,930,000 for receivables and HKD 431,000 for interest, indicating proactive risk management[4] - The total trade receivables, net of expected credit loss provisions, decreased from HKD 167,960,000 as of March 31, 2024, to HKD 153,705,000 as of September 30, 2024[8] - The company’s total receivables as of April 1, 2024, were HKD 121,929,000 for loans and HKD 10,139,000 for interest, indicating a stable financial position[4] - As of September 30, 2024, the total receivables (loans and interest) net of provisions amounted to HKD 146,078,000, up from HKD 132,068,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of about 10.6%[70] - The expected credit loss provision for loans was HKD 7,183,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 7,630,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing a decrease of approximately 5.9%[70] - The company maintained strict control over overdue receivables, with all loans and interest receivables being current as of September 30, 2024[69] - The company is committed to maintaining a high standard of credit quality, with all receivables due within one year as of September 30, 2024[69] Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 83,048,000, a decrease of 18% compared to HKD 101,260,000 for the same period in 2023[32] - Gross profit increased to HKD 62,259,000, up 22.5% from HKD 50,865,000 year-over-year[32] - Operating profit for the period was HKD 30,465,000, representing an increase of 181% compared to HKD 10,825,000 in the previous year[32] - Net profit for the period was HKD 7,749,000, up 11% from HKD 6,983,000 in the same period last year[32] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of HKD 7,879,000 for the period, up from HKD 6,790,000 in the previous year, indicating a growth of about 16%[37] - The company reported a basic and diluted earnings per share of HKD 0.52 for the period, compared to HKD 0.49 in the previous year[32] - The company reported a profit attributable to owners of the company of HKD 7,749,000, compared to HKD 6,983,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 11%[150] - The basic earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 0.52, up from HKD 0.49 for the same period in 2023, indicating a growth of about 6%[150] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 814,908,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 734,078,000 as of March 31, 2024[33] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 45,159,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 39,842,000 as of March 31, 2024[33] - As of September 30, 2024, the total equity amounted to HKD 724,799,000, an increase from HKD 520,965,000 as of the previous year[34] - The total liabilities decreased to HKD 90,109,000 from HKD 213,113,000, reflecting a reduction of approximately 58%[34] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 1,079,922,000, with total liabilities of HKD 699,837,000, resulting in a net asset position of HKD 380,085,000[106] Financial Costs and Income - The company experienced a significant increase in financial costs, which rose to HKD 23,394,000 from HKD 5,851,000, marking an increase of approximately 300%[39] - The company incurred financial costs of HKD 19,937 thousand, which impacted the overall profitability[119] - The company recognized a fair value loss of HKD 2,453 thousand during the reporting period[119] - The income tax expense for the period was HKD 608 thousand, indicating a tax burden on the reported earnings[119] - Financial income from bank interest for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,286,000, a decrease of 54.5% from HKD 2,830,000 in the previous year[146] - Total financial costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 23,394,000, significantly higher than HKD 6,099,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 284%[146] Shareholder Information - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.0198 per share for the previous fiscal year, totaling HKD 30,063,000, compared to HKD 14,976,000 for the same period in 2023[149] - As of September 30, 2024, the number of unexercised share options was 50,100,000, down from 56,100,000 as of September 30, 2023, indicating a reduction of approximately 10.7%[156] - The average exercise price of unexercised share options as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 2.7, compared to HKD 2.5 to HKD 2.7 as of September 30, 2023[158] - The company has not granted any share options for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period[153] - The total number of shares granted to employees and directors for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was 975,000, compared to 979,484 for the same period in 2023[164] Business Operations and Strategy - The company operates in multiple financial services sectors, including investment advisory, asset management, and family office services, targeting ultra-high-net-worth families[42] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[36] - The company continues to explore market expansion opportunities and new product development to enhance its service offerings[42] - The company completed the acquisition of the remaining 55% stake in Derlin Family Office (Hong Kong) on November 28, 2023, expanding its family office services for ultra-high-net-worth families[97] - The company plans to continue expanding its corporate solutions services, which generated revenue of HKD 787,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,195,000 in the same period of 2023[102] Compliance and Reporting - The interim financial statements were reviewed and concluded without reservation by an independent auditor on November 29, 2023[49] - The financial report is prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations[63] - The group has not adopted any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that would significantly impact the financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2024[91] - The board believes that the adoption of new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards will not have a significant impact on the group's consolidated financial statements[86] - The group’s accounting policies and methods used in preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for 2024[85] Employee and Operational Costs - The company incurred total employee benefits expenses of HKD 29,242,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an increase from HKD 22,253,000 in the same period of 2023[108] - The company purchased property, plant, and equipment amounting to approximately HKD 5,871,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, significantly up from HKD 85,000 for the same period in 2023[173] - The company reported no impairment losses for the six months ended September 30, 2024[176] Fair Value and Investments - The fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss increased to HKD 218,484,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 152,653,000 as of March 31, 2024[33] - The fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss includes listed equity securities valued at HKD 8,514,000 and unlisted equity investments valued at HKD 142,740,000 as of September 30, 2024[183] - The company recorded a net fair value gain of HKD 29,348,000 for financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 5,543,000 in the same period of 2023[107]
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