Financial Performance - The company reported unaudited revenue of HKD 364,435,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 407,664,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of approximately 10.6%[5] - Gross profit for the period was HKD 156,171,000, down from HKD 154,149,000 year-over-year, indicating a slight increase in gross margin despite lower revenue[5] - Operating loss amounted to HKD 26,980,000, a significant decline from an operating profit of HKD 1,015,000 in the previous year[5] - The net loss for the period was HKD 23,339,000, compared to a loss of HKD 1,255,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a deterioration in financial performance[5] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 5.46, compared to HKD 7.81 in the prior year, indicating a reduction in loss per share despite the overall increase in losses[5] - The company recorded a loss of HKD 33,711,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 23,554,000 in the previous year, indicating a worsening financial performance[12] - The net loss attributable to shareholders for the period was HKD 23,554,000, compared to a loss of HKD 33,711,000 in the previous year, representing a 30.5% improvement[33] - Shareholders' loss narrowed to HKD 23.6 million, an improvement of HKD 10.1 million from HKD 33.7 million in the same period last year[48] Revenue Breakdown - Advertising revenue for the same period was HKD 159,158,000, while service revenue was HKD 191,606,000, indicating a shift in revenue sources[24] - The media segment generated revenue of HKD 232,759,000, down from HKD 273,851,000, reflecting a decline of 15%[27] - The financial news and software segment reported revenue of HKD 131,676,000, slightly down from HKD 133,813,000, a decrease of 1.6%[27] - Advertising revenue decreased by HKD 30.5 million or 16% to HKD 159.2 million, impacted by ongoing economic instability and weak consumer spending[45] - Service revenue, mainly from the group's financial news agency and software business, fell by 6% to HKD 191.6 million[46] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 810,737,000, compared to HKD 855,622,000 as of March 31, 2025, showing a decrease in total assets[9] - Current assets were reported at HKD 570,299,000, a decrease from HKD 623,579,000, indicating a decline in liquidity[9] - The total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 762,919,000 from HKD 785,468,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 2.9%[12] - The company’s total liabilities remained stable, with no significant changes in cash outflows from financial liabilities compared to the previous year[22] Cash Flow and Management - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 294,168,000 from HKD 208,619,000, reflecting improved cash flow management[9] - The net cash outflow from operating activities was HKD 23,610,000, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 46,317,000 in the previous year, showing an improvement[15] - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 294,168,000, an increase from HKD 152,846,000 a year earlier[15] - The group recorded a net cash inflow of HKD 92 million from investment activities, mainly due to the return of bank deposits with maturities over three months[49] - As of September 30, 2025, the group's cash balance was HKD 412.7 million, down from HKD 459.8 million as of March 31, 2025[50] Cost Management and Strategy - The company is focusing on cost management strategies to mitigate losses and improve future performance[5] - Employee costs amounted to HKD 229,212,000, with content costs at HKD 50,117,000, significantly lower than HKD 259,654,000 in the previous year[29] - The gross profit margin increased to 42.9%, up 5.1 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to effective cost control[47] - The group plans to continue investing in digital platforms and artificial intelligence to enhance customer interaction and operational efficiency[52] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company paid a final dividend of HKD 21,580,000 during the period, consistent with prior year distributions[15] - The interim dividend declared was HKD 3.0 cents per share, totaling HKD 12,948,000, unchanged from the previous year[34] - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share, totaling HKD 12,948,000, consistent with the previous year[54] - The company will suspend share transfer registration from December 8 to December 9, 2025, to facilitate the interim dividend distribution[55] Corporate Governance - The board consists of experienced directors, including the chairman and CEO, who believe this structure enhances long-term business strategy execution[58] - The audit committee reviewed the group's unaudited interim results for the six months ending September 30, 2025[60] - The remuneration committee and nomination committee were established in 2005, with defined responsibilities and independent directors as members[61][62] - All directors confirmed compliance with the standard code of conduct for securities trading during the reporting period[59] - The board is committed to maintaining corporate governance standards as outlined in the listing rules[58] Economic Environment - The local economic environment remains challenging due to geopolitical issues and trade barriers, but the group aims to maintain a sustainable dividend policy and sufficient liquidity for strategic investments[52] Employment - As of September 30, 2025, the group had a total of 939 employees, a decrease from 1,054 employees as of September 30, 2024[53] Accounting Standards - The company continues to evaluate the impact of new accounting standards but has not adopted any early, indicating a cautious approach to regulatory changes[19] Other Comprehensive Income - The company recorded other comprehensive income of HKD 265,000 for the period, compared to HKD 342,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight decrease in comprehensive income[7] Capital Commitments - Capital commitments not yet incurred amounted to HKD 750,000, with HKD 533,000 contracted but not provided[39] Trade Receivables - Trade receivables totaled HKD 114,268,000, with a provision for impairment of HKD 3,938,000[36] Leasehold Properties - The company reported a total of HKD 91,285,000 in net book value for leasehold properties as of September 30, 2025[35]
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