Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the group recorded revenue of approximately HKD 4,167,000, a decrease of about 65.8% compared to HKD 9,380,000 for the same period in 2023[21] - The group reported an unaudited consolidated loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 4,301,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 3,781,000 for the same period in 2023[21] - Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 3,903,000, down from HKD 9,082,000 in the same period of 2023[23] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 5,096,000, compared to HKD 2,123,000 for the same period in 2023[25] - The basic and diluted loss per share attributable to owners of the company was HKD 0.43 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 0.47 for the same period in 2023[23] - The group reported a total loss of HKD 4,133 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 2,044 thousand for the same period in 2023[52] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a pre-tax loss of approximately HKD 4,301,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,781,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase in loss of about 13.8%[65] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 4,167 thousand, a decrease of 55.6% compared to HKD 9,380 thousand for the same period in 2023[49] - Service income from financial information services was HKD 566 thousand, up from HKD 111 thousand, representing a significant increase of 410.8%[49] - Advertising and investor relations service income decreased to HKD 1,760 thousand from HKD 8,661 thousand, a decline of 79.7%[49] - The securities business generated brokerage and service income of HKD 1,840 thousand, down from HKD 2,606 thousand, a decrease of 29.4%[49] - The company’s revenue from financial information services decreased to HKD 720,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 3,000,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a decline of approximately 76%[81] Expenses and Costs - General and administrative expenses were HKD 9,525,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 12,815,000 for the same period in 2023[23] - Other income and losses amounted to HKD 1,603,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 3,633,000 in the same period of 2023[23] - The cost of revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 264,000, down about 11.4% from approximately HKD 298,000 in the same period of 2023[92] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets increased to HKD 77,279 million from HKD 66,114 million as of March 31, 2024, representing a growth of approximately 16.5%[27] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 31,028 million from HKD 14,768 million, reflecting a rise of 109.5%[29] - The company’s equity decreased to HKD 38,746 million from HKD 43,842 million, a decline of approximately 11.6%[29] - The total liabilities increased to HKD 38,533 million from HKD 14,768 million, reflecting a growth of 160.5%[29] - The net value of current assets was HKD 18,136 million, down from HKD 21,695 million, indicating a decrease of about 16.5%[29] Cash Flow - The net cash outflow from operating activities was HKD 4,419 million, compared to HKD 868 million in the previous year, indicating a deterioration in cash flow[33] - Financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 14,156 million, a substantial increase from HKD 4,464 million in the prior period[33] - Cash and cash equivalents rose significantly to HKD 18,307 million, up from HKD 8,551 million, marking an increase of 114.5%[27] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the company has 999,808,161 shares issued[119] - Major shareholder Pablos holds 594,340,889 shares, representing 59.45% of the total shares[118] - Executive director Ms. Lau holds 79,349,087 shares, which is 67.38% of the total shares[115] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per GEM listing rules, with some exceptions noted[133] - The company has a stock option plan in place, with 9,038,640 options remaining as of September 30, 2024[123] - The company has adopted a conservative management policy and currently does not have insurance for legal actions against directors[135] - The company’s audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ending September 30, 2024[129] Management and Strategy - The group plans to enhance its sales and marketing team to boost revenue and expects the investor relations business to become a significant profit source in the coming years[97] - The group continues to expand its service offerings through its securities company, which is expected to generate considerable management and performance fee income from fund management activities in the near future[98] - The company continues to review the separation of the roles of chairman and CEO, currently held by Ms. Lao Yuyi, who has managed the group's business since 2011[143] Changes in Management - Mr. Yu Jiayao resigned as an independent non-executive director and chairman of the corporate governance committee effective August 27, 2024, with Mr. Li Zhihong appointed to the roles[139]
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