Financial Performance - The company's total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2025, was HKD 803,732,000, a decrease of 13% from HKD 923,894,000 in the previous year[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 336,701,000, down 9.5% from HKD 371,987,000[4] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 35,325,000 for the year, compared to a profit of HKD 54,972,000 in the previous year[5] - Operating loss was HKD 47,608,000, a significant decline from an operating profit of HKD 73,393,000 in the prior year[4] - Total revenue for the year 2025 was HKD 803,732,000, a decrease of 12.99% from HKD 923,894,000 in 2024[14] - Advertising revenue decreased to HKD 376,058,000 in 2025 from HKD 458,471,000 in 2024, representing a decline of 17.95%[14] - The media segment generated revenue of HKD 535,589,000 in 2025, down from HKD 625,871,000 in 2024, a decrease of 14.43%[16] - The financial news and software segment reported revenue of HKD 272,122,000 in 2025, compared to HKD 302,625,000 in 2024, a decline of 10.09%[16] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 35,689,000 for the year 2025, compared to a profit of HKD 54,222,000 in 2024[21] - Basic loss per share for 2025 was HKD 0.083, while basic earnings per share for 2024 was HKD 0.126[21] - Total expenses for 2025 were HKD 684,057,000, down from HKD 748,000,000 in 2024, a reduction of 8.55%[18] Assets and Equity - Total assets decreased to HKD 855,622,000 from HKD 935,340,000, indicating a reduction of approximately 8.5%[6] - The company’s equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 807,788,000 from HKD 886,186,000, a decline of about 8.8%[6] - Trade receivables totaled HKD 120,496,000 in 2025, a decrease from HKD 135,962,000 in 2024[23] - The company’s non-current assets in Hong Kong amounted to HKD 441,431,000 in 2025, slightly down from HKD 448,714,000 in 2024[17] - As of March 31, 2025, the group's cash balance was HKD 459,800,000, down from HKD 526,500,000 as of March 31, 2024[37] - The group's net current assets decreased by HKD 73,300,000 to HKD 410,400,000, primarily due to reduced operating performance during the fiscal year[36] Cost Management and Efficiency - Employee costs accounted for approximately 57% of total operating costs, remaining consistent with the previous fiscal year[30] - The company plans to continue optimizing its cost structure and reallocating resources to enhance operational efficiency[30] - The company recognized an impairment loss of HKD 5,225,000 on investment properties for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, which is a 56% decrease from HKD 11,847,000 in the previous year[26] - The finance communications, information, and software segment reported a net profit decrease of HKD 11,700,000 due to intense competition in the securities brokerage industry and a weak advertising market[35] Future Strategies - The company plans to focus on new product development and market expansion strategies in the upcoming fiscal year[4] - The group plans to continue investing in AI and digital platforms to enhance customer experience and expand its market share in digital advertising[34] - The group will maintain a sustainable dividend policy and sufficient liquidity to support strategic business investments and future growth opportunities[39] - The group will closely monitor global and local economic and political changes while managing costs and operational efficiency prudently[39] Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as of March 31, 2025, but has appointed the same individual, Mr. Feng Shaobo, as both Chairman and CEO, which the board believes enhances efficiency in developing long-term business strategies[44] - All directors have confirmed adherence to the standard code for securities trading as of March 31, 2025[45] - The audit committee has reviewed the audited financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2025, and the figures in the preliminary announcement align with the audited financial statements[46] - The board of directors includes three executive directors, one non-executive director, and three independent non-executive directors as of June 13, 2025[48] Dividends - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.05 per share for 2025, down from HKD 0.07 per share in 2024[22] - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.05 per share, totaling HKD 21,580,000, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting[41]
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