Financial Performance - The convergence media business generated approximately HK$7,058,000 in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2024, a decline from HK$25,623,000 in the previous year[9]. - The Group recorded a revenue of approximately HK$14,630,000, representing a reduction of approximately 42.9% compared to the previous corresponding period[31]. - For the six months ended 30 September 2024, the Group reported revenue of approximately HK$14,630,000, a decline from HK$25,263,000 in the same period last year, reflecting broader economic challenges[142]. - The loss for the period narrowed to approximately HK$7,962,000, with loss attributable to owners of the Company at approximately HK$7,520,000[31]. - The loss for the period decreased significantly to HK$7,962,000, down from HK$12,210,000 for the same period last year, indicating improved operational efficiency[142]. Business Strategy and Expansion - The Group anticipates substantial growth in the DGDB business, driven by increasing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable mining solutions[20]. - The Group plans to expand operations from iron ore processing to coal mining and develop a presence in Mongolia and other mineral-rich countries[20]. - The Group's initiatives include coal mine DGDB projects, maritime DGDB technologies, mobile power generation, and cryptocurrency mining to enhance its presence in the mining industry[21]. - The Group plans to expand its dry milling and dry selection business in response to growing demand for energy-saving and sustainable mining solutions[25]. - The Group aims to shift its focus from media business to coal mining and expand operations in Mongolia and other resource-rich countries[25]. - The Group intends to further expand into cryptocurrency mining and potentially data center business utilizing the cost-effective power generation from the pithead power plant[89]. Financial Management and Capital Structure - The Group is committed to optimizing its capital structure and enhancing shareholder value while focusing on expanding DGDB operations[22]. - The Group's liquidity ratio improved to 21.7% as of 30 September 2024, up from 14.1% as of 31 March 2024, due to effective debt restructuring initiatives[32]. - Total borrowings as of 30 September 2024 were approximately HK$249,273,000, with 27.2% in HKD and 72.8% in RMB[32]. - The gearing ratio decreased to 56.6% as of 30 September 2024, down from 65.7% as of 31 March 2024[32]. - The Group continues to seek opportunities to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value while focusing on sustainable technology trends[28]. Challenges and Market Conditions - The convergence media business faces challenges due to a strategic shift in operational focus and a difficult advertising market in China[12]. - The Group faced significant challenges in the Convergence Media Business, including reduced marketing budgets from customers and intensified price competition, leading to decreased contract values and durations[114]. - The Group's diversified business model is strategically leveraged to adapt to market changes amid subdued macroeconomic conditions in Hong Kong and mainland China[142]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted a code of conduct regarding directors' securities transactions, which all directors have confirmed compliance with throughout the review period[194]. - The company is committed to maintaining high levels of corporate governance and regularly reviews its governance practices to ensure compliance[191]. - The Audit Committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2024[193]. Employee and Operational Metrics - As of September 30, 2024, the Group employed 62 employees, a decrease from 80 employees as of September 30, 2023[78]. - Staff costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to approximately HK$5,380,000, compared to HK$4,516,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 19.1%[78]. Shareholder and Equity Information - A total of 3,721,561 share options may be issued under the Share Option Scheme, representing approximately 4.26% of the weighted average number of shares in issue for the period[1]. - The company issued Convertible Bonds with a total principal amount of HK$6,000,000, convertible into no more than 1,500,000 shares at an initial conversion price of HK$4.00[49]. - The company entered into a Settlement Agreement involving the issuance of Convertible Bonds amounting to RMB128,370,000, equivalent to approximately HK$139,003,790, which may convert into 11,678,635 shares at a conversion price of HK$11.9024[54]. - The company completed a placement of up to 16,803,334 shares at an adjusted price of HK$1.070 per share, with the completion date extended to July 2, 2024[50]. - The Board does not recommend the payment of any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with no dividend paid in the same period of 2023[83].
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