Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of $83.648 million for the six months ending September 30, 2025, compared to $86.797 million in the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of approximately 3.9%[2] - Gross profit for the same period was $17.292 million, down from $21.871 million in 2024, indicating a decline of about 21.1%[2] - The net loss for the period was $5.989 million, compared to a net loss of $2.330 million in 2024, reflecting an increase in losses of approximately 157.3%[4] - The company incurred a cost of goods sold amounting to $66.356 million, which is an increase from $64.926 million in the previous year, showing a rise of about 2.1%[2] - Other income was reported at $3.016 million, slightly down from $3.079 million in 2024, a decrease of about 2.1%[2] - Selling and distribution expenses were $13.410 million, compared to $13.544 million in 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 1.0%[2] - Administrative expenses increased to $12.035 million from $11.979 million in 2024, marking an increase of about 0.5%[2] - The company reported a basic loss per share of $0.34 for the period, compared to a loss of $0.12 per share in 2024[2] - The total comprehensive income for the period was $532,000, significantly lower than $15.072 million in 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 96.5%[4] - The company experienced a foreign exchange gain of $6.297 million, compared to a gain of $17.418 million in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of about 64.0%[4] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased from $138,360,000 to $137,092,000, a decline of approximately 0.9%[5] - Current liabilities increased from $73,370,000 to $76,104,000, an increase of about 3.4%[6] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $68,610,000 to $65,873,000, a decrease of approximately 4.0%[5] - Non-current assets increased from $63,001,000 to $65,215,000, an increase of about 3.5%[5] - Total equity decreased from $122,264,000 to $120,988,000, a decline of approximately 1.0%[6] - Retained earnings decreased from $173,920,000 to $166,731,000, a decrease of about 4.1%[6] - Short-term bank deposits decreased from $36,997,000 to $36,001,000, a decrease of approximately 2.7%[5] - Deferred tax assets decreased from $722,000 to $653,000, a decrease of about 9.6%[5] - Total liabilities increased from $127,991,000 to $126,203,000, a decrease of approximately 1.4%[6] - Total non-current liabilities decreased from $5,727,000 to $5,215,000, a decrease of about 8.9%[6] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the publishing and printing segment in Malaysia was $12.839 million, while the advertising income for the same segment reached $15.944 million, contributing significantly to the overall revenue[14] - The travel and related services segment generated revenue of $36.879 million, reflecting a strong performance in this area[14] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of $5.772 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $1.531 million for the same period in 2024[15] - The total revenue from the publishing and printing segment for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was $46.769 million, while the travel and related services segment contributed $36.879 million, totaling $83.648 million[14] - The group’s advertising revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was $27.883 million, down from $32.445 million in the previous year, representing a decline of approximately 14.3%[15] - The group’s total revenue from the sale of newspapers, magazines, books, and digital content was $18.886 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $19.660 million in 2024[18] Operational Challenges - The company is facing challenges due to geopolitical tensions, high costs, and a weak global economy, which continue to suppress business confidence and advertising spending[37] - The company has implemented strict cost control measures to mitigate the impact of revenue weakness, benefiting from lower paper prices[41] - The group is focusing on digital integration and cross-platform advertising solutions to enhance competitiveness and seize new opportunities as the Hong Kong market stabilizes[46] - The group continues to enhance its digital governance and transformation framework to maintain content credibility and brand reputation[51] - The group recognizes the rapid evolution of the digital media environment driven by AI and is accelerating its digital transformation strategy[50] Shareholder Actions - The company did not recommend any dividend distribution for the six months ended September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[31] - The group repurchased a total of 7,387,500 shares at a total cost of approximately $178,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2025[60] - The group has total bank borrowings of $36,938,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to $34,637,000 on March 31, 2025[58] - The group has a total issued and paid-up share capital of 1,654,729,641 shares as of September 30, 2025[61] - The board of directors confirmed compliance with the Malaysia Securities Exchange Listing Requirements Chapter 14 and the Hong Kong Listing Rules during the review period[65] Future Outlook - The group expects the operating environment for the second half of the 2025/2026 fiscal year to remain challenging but gradually improve[53] - The group plans to launch new customized travel products to meet changing customer preferences and maintain growth in the luxury travel sector[49] - The group is expanding its business through new destination offerings and immersive real estate products[53] - The group maintains a cautious optimism focusing on cost control and operational resilience[54] - The group is leveraging AI-driven innovations to enhance content creation and improve customer engagement[54]
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