Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 320.3 million, an increase of 8.9% compared to HKD 294.2 million in 2024[2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 7.9% to HKD 45.7 million, compared to HKD 42.4 million in the previous year[2] - Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders for the period was HKD 45,935,000, up from HKD 43,506,000, reflecting a growth of 5.6%[18] - The company reported a profit of HKD 45,739,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of 8.7% compared to HKD 42,393,000 in the same period of 2024[18] - Profit for the period increased by HKD 3.3 million or 7.9% to HKD 45.7 million, with an effective tax rate of 15.0% compared to 15.2% in the previous period[51] Revenue Breakdown - Media content distribution revenue decreased by 6.7% to HKD 165.2 million, while brand licensing revenue increased by 32.3% to HKD 155.1 million[4] - Revenue from media content distribution was HKD 165,197,000, while brand licensing revenue was HKD 155,099,000, leading to total segment revenue of HKD 320,296,000[29] - Media content distribution revenue was HKD 176,969,000, while brand licensing revenue was HKD 117,206,000, contributing to the overall revenue growth[30] - Revenue from media content distribution decreased to HKD 165,197,000, down from HKD 176,969,000, while revenue from brand licensing increased to HKD 155,099,000, up from HKD 117,206,000, reflecting a growth of 32.3%[47] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 56,057,000 as of September 30, 2025, a decrease from HKD 60,256,000 as of March 31, 2025[19] - Current assets increased to HKD 971,060,000 from HKD 911,270,000, representing a growth of 6.6%[19] - The total liabilities amounted to HKD 371,870,000, compared to HKD 354,841,000, reflecting an increase of 4.8%[20] - The company’s total assets reached HKD 1,027,117,000, with total equity of HKD 655,247,000 as of September 30, 2025[20] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company’s cash and cash equivalents rose to HKD 360,374,000, up from HKD 326,393,000, indicating an increase of 10.4%[19] - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 360.4 million, up from HKD 326.4 million as of March 31, 2025, indicating strong liquidity[58] Strategic Plans - The company plans to expand its regional presence and monetization capabilities to strengthen revenue sources and market coverage[13] - The company will continue to procure top-tier animated content with strong commercial potential and fan engagement[13] - The company plans to continue expanding its media content distribution and brand licensing operations to drive future growth[24] - The company is exploring strategic investment opportunities in animation and film production to enhance business value[13] Employee and Operational Metrics - The company employed a total of 199 full-time and part-time employees as of September 30, 2025, an increase from 181 employees as of March 31, 2025[65] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 9.8% to HKD 54.8 million, attributed to lower withholding tax expenses and reduced marketing costs[49] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 1.20 per share for the year ending March 31, 2026, compared to HKD 1.09 per share for the year ending March 31, 2025[41] - The company has confirmed an interim dividend of HKD 0.012 per share for the six months ending September 30, 2025, expected to be paid on January 16, 2026[72] Use of Proceeds - The company has utilized approximately HKD 184.0 million of the net proceeds from its listing, representing about 99.0% of the total net proceeds[68] - The company plans to allocate 54.8% of the net proceeds, approximately HKD 101.8 million, to expand its media content portfolio[70] - 17.5% of the net proceeds, around HKD 32.6 million, will be used to expand brand licensing business[70] - 6.9% of the net proceeds, approximately HKD 12.9 million, is allocated for relocating and renovating the new office in Hong Kong[70] Governance and Compliance - The company has maintained sufficient public float, with at least 25% of issued shares held by the public[75] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for the dual role of the chairperson and CEO held by Ms. Zhao[76] - No significant events affecting the company's operational and financial status have occurred after the reporting period[79]
羚邦集团(02230) - 2026 - 中期业绩