Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by approximately 293.7% to about HKD 33.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to approximately HKD 8.6 million for the same period in 2024[3] - The group recorded a profit of approximately HKD 3.0 million for the period, a significant improvement from a loss of approximately HKD 17.6 million in 2024[3] - Earnings per share for the period was HKD 0.7 cents, compared to a loss per share of HKD 4.3 cents in the previous year[5] - The total income from investment funds was approximately HKD 9.8 million, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 7.5 million in 2024[4] - The company's profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 2,992,000, compared to a loss of HKD 17,503,000 for the same period in 2024[27] - The basic earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 0.007, while the diluted earnings per share was HKD 0.007, reflecting a significant recovery from the previous year's loss[27] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from corporate finance advisory services was approximately HKD 17.1 million, representing an increase of about 51.3% from approximately HKD 11.3 million in 2024[3] - Revenue from securities and financing services was approximately HKD 6.5 million, reflecting a growth of about 39.0% compared to approximately HKD 4.6 million in 2024[3] - Corporate finance advisory service income was HKD 17,118,000, up from HKD 11,311,000, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 51%[16] - Securities and underwriting service income rose to HKD 3,890,000 from HKD 868,000, marking a growth of 348%[16] - Asset management service income increased to HKD 376,000 from HKD 66,000, a growth of 469%[16] Expenses and Costs - The group’s total expenses, including employee costs and other expenses, were approximately HKD 26.3 million, down from HKD 27.3 million in 2024[4] - The group’s financing costs decreased to approximately HKD 0.7 million from HKD 1.3 million in the previous year[4] - Total employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 14,526,000, a decrease of 14.1% from HKD 16,950,000 in 2024[22] - Employee costs decreased by approximately 14.3% from about HKD 17.0 million to approximately HKD 14.5 million, primarily due to a reduction in discretionary bonuses[52] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2025, total assets amounted to HKD 342,228,000, an increase from HKD 230,471,000 as of March 31, 2025, representing a growth of approximately 48.5%[6] - Total liabilities rose to HKD 218,928,000 from HKD 142,302,000, marking an increase of about 54%[7] - The company's net asset value increased to HKD 133,770,000 from HKD 98,421,000, representing a growth of approximately 35.8%[7] - Cash and bank balances surged to HKD 105,274,000 from HKD 46,061,000, a remarkable increase of about 128.5%[6] - Current assets increased significantly to HKD 319,893,000 from HKD 206,893,000, reflecting a growth of approximately 54.5%[6] Client and Market Activity - Major customer C contributed HKD 5,150,000 in revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, while major customers A and B did not contribute over 10% of total revenue[20] - The group participated in a total of 81 corporate finance advisory projects during the period, including 4 IPO advisory projects[42] - Revenue from IPO advisory services was approximately HKD 3.6 million, attributed to an increase in project numbers[43] - Revenue from financial and independent financial advisory services was about HKD 13.5 million, with the group engaged in 55 financial advisory projects and 21 independent financial advisory projects[44] Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The group aims to continue expanding its corporate finance advisory services and securities offerings in the upcoming periods[3] - The company plans to continue providing high-quality corporate finance advisory services, which remain the primary revenue driver[37] - The group is actively seeking to expand its market presence and enhance its service offerings in response to the growing demand in the financial services sector[36] - The group aims to maintain a healthy project pipeline and actively seeks opportunities for resumption and restructuring projects in the current market and regulatory environment[71] Risk Management and Compliance - The group is committed to strict risk management and compliance to ensure prudent business development strategies[72] - The group’s risk management strategy focuses on balancing risk and return, minimizing negative impacts on operational performance[69] - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance codes as of September 30, 2025[73] Other Notable Information - The group did not declare or pay any interim dividends for the six months ended September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[25][26] - The group has no significant capital commitments or contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2025[63] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim financial statements and confirmed compliance with relevant accounting standards[76] - There have been no significant subsequent events after September 30, 2025, up to the announcement date[78]
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