Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HK$30,940,000, a decrease of 21.9% compared to HK$39,545,000 in the same period of 2023[6] - Gross profit for the period was HK$4,145,000, compared to a gross loss of HK$29,000 in the previous year[6] - Loss before tax from continuing operations was HK$7,991,000, significantly improved from a loss of HK$45,281,000 in the prior year[6] - Loss for the period from continuing operations was HK$7,901,000, compared to HK$40,715,000 in the same period last year[6] - Total comprehensive expense for the period was HK$8,000,000, an improvement from HK$24,304,000 in the previous year[6] - For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the loss attributable to owners of the Company was HK$9,196,000, a decrease from HK$23,660,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a 61.2% improvement[7] - Total comprehensive expense for the period attributable to owners of the Company was HK$7,191,000, down from HK$21,260,000 in the previous year, indicating a 66.1% reduction[7] - Basic loss per share from continuing operations was HK$0.27, compared to HK$1.42 in the prior year, reflecting an 81.0% improvement[7] Cost Management - Administrative expenses decreased to HK$10,148,000 from HK$25,943,000, reflecting a cost reduction strategy[6] - Total staff costs for continuing operations decreased to HK$5,399,000 in 2024 from HK$9,404,000 in 2023, reflecting a reduction of approximately 42.5%[78] - The company’s total costs for services provided for television series production amounted to HK$5,139,000 in 2024, down from HK$8,458,000 in 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 39.5%[78] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately HK$15.8 million or approximately 60.9%, from approximately HK$26.0 million to approximately HK$10.1 million[189] Asset and Liability Management - Non-current assets decreased to HK$24,449,000 as of December 31, 2024, from HK$30,556,000 as of June 30, 2024, a decline of 19.9%[9] - Current assets totaled HK$330,593,000, down from HK$364,832,000, representing a decrease of 9.4%[9] - Current liabilities were HK$486,799,000, a slight decrease from HK$505,708,000, indicating a 3.7% reduction[10] - Net current liabilities increased to HK$156,206,000 from HK$140,876,000, reflecting a 10.9% increase[10] - Total equity showed a decline to HK$207,098,000 from HK$185,098,000, marking an increase in net liabilities by 11.9%[10] - The Company reported a decrease in trade and other receivables to HK$117,319,000 from HK$132,722,000, a reduction of 11.6%[9] Operational Focus and Strategy - The company is focusing on improving operational efficiency and reducing costs in the upcoming periods[6] - Future outlook includes potential market expansion and new product development initiatives[6] - The overall financial performance reflects a strategic shift following the cessation of the film exhibition business, allowing for a more concentrated focus on television and pan entertainment segments[50] - The Group plans to focus on developing film and TV series production and artiste agency business in Mainland China, aiming to create a pan entertainment ecosystem[175] - The Group is preparing several projects, including the development of popular copyrighted works, to enhance profitability and competitive edges in the industry[180] Discontinued Operations - The film exhibition segment ceased operations in July 2024 and is presented as a discontinued operation, with revenue from this segment at HK$4,192,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, down from HK$30,150,000 in 2023[31] - The film exhibition business was classified as discontinued, with revenue of approximately HK$4.2 million for the Period under Review[174] - The film exhibition business will cease operations after the lease at Langham Place Cinema expires on July 22, 2024, reallocating financial resources to higher potential growth areas, resulting in a revenue of approximately HK$4.2 million during the review period[192] Cash Flow and Financing - For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the net cash used in operating activities was HK$2,954,000, a decrease from HK$15,587,000 in the same period of 2023[18] - The net cash from investing activities was HK$28,984,000, compared to HK$30,535,000 in the prior year[18] - The net cash used in financing activities was HK$14,706,000, significantly reduced from HK$61,964,000 in the previous year[18] - The Group expects sufficient working capital to meet its financial obligations within the next twelve months, supported by future cash flows from TV series production and a loan facility of RMB183,000,000 (approximately HK$194,000,000)[20] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from television series production and distribution decreased to HK$6,597,000, down 13.0% from HK$7,584,000 year-over-year[31] - Pan entertainment income fell to HK$24,343,000, a decline of 23.8% from HK$31,961,000 in the previous year[31] - Revenue from continuing operations in Mainland China decreased to HK$30,940,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, down 21.5% from HK$39,545,000 in the same period of 2023[61] Impairment and Losses - The company recognized impairment losses on intangible assets amounting to HK$12,088,000[64] - The impairment loss on intangible assets for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HK$12.1 million, determined based on the difference between recoverable amount and carrying value[199] - No impairment loss was recognized for intangible assets during the review period, as the carrying amount of approximately HK$0.9 million is considered insignificant and subject to amortization[197] Share Capital and Financing Instruments - The total issued and fully paid share capital as of December 31, 2024, is HK$6,489,000, with 2,595,613,733 shares issued[124] - The issuance of perpetual bonds on September 7, 2023, amounted to HK$6,000,000, with an annual interest rate of 4.5%[15] - The perpetual bond issued amounted to HK$5,750,000 with a fixed interest rate of 4.5% per annum, redeemable at the issuer's option on or after 14 January 2030[161]
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