Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 249,032,000, a decrease of 16% compared to HKD 296,430,000 for the same period in 2023[2] - Revenue from film distribution and screening, as well as licensing income, was HKD 229,584,000, down 16% from HKD 273,388,000 year-on-year[2] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 72,279,000 compared to a profit of HKD 5,418,000 in the same period last year[3] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 74,776,000, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 52,000 in the prior year[5] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD (8.19) compared to earnings per share of HKD 0.06 in the previous year[5] - The company incurred a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 74,277,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 518,000 for the same period in 2023[31] - The company recorded revenue of approximately HKD 249.0 million for the six-month period ending December 31, 2024, a decrease of about 16.0% compared to approximately HKD 296.4 million in the previous period[58] - The company incurred a loss of approximately HKD 74.7 million during this period, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 52,000 in the previous period, primarily due to impairment losses of approximately HKD 64.5 million related to film rights and films in production[58] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 310,257,000 from HKD 540,507,000 as of June 30, 2024[7] - Current assets increased to HKD 216,218,000 from HKD 196,905,000 as of June 30, 2024[7] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 298,863,000 from HKD 435,024,000 as of June 30, 2024[9] - The total assets as of December 31, 2023, amounted to HKD 610,744,000, while total liabilities were HKD 439,843,000[25] - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were approximately HKD 526.5 million, a decrease from HKD 737.4 million as of June 30, 2024[75] - The current ratio (defined as total current assets divided by total current liabilities) was approximately 0.7 as of December 31, 2024, up from 0.5 as of June 30, 2024[76] - The debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 3.4%, slightly improved from 3.7% as of June 30, 2024[75] Segment Performance - The group reported external customer revenue of HKD 249,032 thousand for the six months ended December 31, 2024, with significant contributions from video distribution and eyewear products[24] - The group's pre-tax loss amounted to HKD 72,279 thousand, reflecting challenges in various segments, particularly in video distribution and financial printing services[24] - Total segment assets reached HKD 407,429 thousand, with the largest portion attributed to video distribution at HKD 351,576 thousand[24] - Segment liabilities totaled HKD 283,225 thousand, with video distribution accounting for HKD 266,125 thousand[24] - The group reported a segment performance loss of HKD 72,429 thousand, indicating operational challenges across various business segments[24] - Revenue recognized at a point in time was HKD 238,571 thousand, while revenue recognized over time was HKD 10,090 thousand[24] - Revenue from the eyewear trading, wholesale, and retail segment decreased by approximately 45.8% to HKD 5.8 million, accounting for about 2.3% of total group revenue[65] - Revenue from the financial printing segment increased by approximately 15.2% to HKD 12.9 million, driven by an increase in the number of listed clients and participation in IPO projects[68] Legal Matters - In a lawsuit initiated by Starry Overseas Limited, the company is claimed to owe USD 935,872 (equivalent to HKD 7,299,799) related to the film "Shaolin Soccer" revenue sharing[43] - The company has paid HKD 5,495,700 to Starry as part of the court order, leaving a remaining claim of approximately HKD 1,804,099[44] - The company has filed a counterclaim against Starry for unauthorized use of shared rights in the film, seeking damages for losses incurred[46] - The company is involved in ongoing litigation regarding the validity of an artist management contract, with a potential claim of approximately HKD 1.7 million for breach of contract[49] - A settlement was reached in July 2023, where the defendant agreed to pay a net amount of approximately HKD 500,000 to the company[50] - The company faced legal challenges, including a lawsuit from Chengdu Global Bona Cultural Media Limited claiming damages of approximately RMB 99.99 million (about HKD 113 million) for alleged copyright infringement, which was ultimately dismissed by the court[55] - The court ruled in favor of the company in a separate case, ordering Chengdu Global Bona to pay litigation costs of approximately RMB 549,800 (about HKD 605,000)[55] - The company is currently not facing any significant unresolved litigation or claims as of December 31, 2024[55] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as of December 31, 2024, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and the CEO[103] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the accounting principles and internal controls of the group[104] - The company has adopted the standard code for securities trading by directors as per the listing rules appendix C3, confirming compliance during the specified period[106] Employee and Shareholder Matters - The company’s employee benefit expenses, including director remuneration, increased to HKD 23,135,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, from HKD 21,380,000 in 2023[27] - The group employed 116 staff as of December 31, 2024, an increase from 107 staff as of June 30, 2024[81] - The new share option plan was adopted on December 4, 2023, to recognize and incentivize eligible participants for their contributions to the group[82] - The new share option plan allows the company to grant options to eligible participants, including employees and related entities, to align their interests with the company's growth[85] - The maximum number of shares that can be issued under the new share option plan is capped at 10% of the total issued shares[90] - The service provider sub-limit for shares issued under the new share option plan is capped at 3% of the total issued shares[90] - The vesting period for stock options must not be less than 12 months, with flexibility for the compensation committee to shorten it based on performance criteria[95] - The board has the discretion to set performance targets for stock options, which may include financial and management goals based on individual and group performance[97] Future Outlook and Strategy - The group plans to adopt a more cautious investment approach for new films to meet audience expectations while reducing overall production costs[63] - The group will implement strict cost control measures and seek new opportunities to enhance operational and financial performance in response to a challenging environment[74] - The group maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook on the film distribution and exhibition business while closely monitoring market trends[74]
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