Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the company reported revenue of HKD 133,076,000, an increase of 49.1% compared to HKD 89,280,000 for the same period in 2024[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 69,613,000, representing a gross margin of 52.3%, up from HKD 45,241,000 in 2024[4] - The company recorded other income of HKD 35,831,000, which is a 53.4% increase from HKD 23,369,000 in the previous year[4] - Profit before tax for the six months was HKD 57,553,000, a significant increase of 85.6% compared to HKD 31,020,000 in 2024[4] - Net profit for the period was HKD 56,424,000, up 99.4% from HKD 28,278,000 in the same period last year[4] - The company reported total comprehensive income of HKD 64,651,000, compared to HKD 20,058,000 in 2024, marking a substantial increase[6] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 4.90 cents, compared to HKD 2.46 cents in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 99.6%[6] - The group's profit increased from approximately HKD 28.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, to approximately HKD 56.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, representing a growth of about 99.3%[29] Revenue Segments - The segment profit for the financial communication services was HKD 51,103,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 20,255,000 in 2024, indicating a significant increase of approximately 152.5%[15][16] - The financial communications services segment generated revenue of approximately HKD 133.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, up from HKD 89.2 million for the same period in 2024, marking a growth of approximately 49.2%[30] - The profit for the financial communications services segment was approximately HKD 51.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to HKD 20.2 million for the same period in 2024, an increase of about 153%[30] - The international roadshow services segment recorded no revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, down from approximately HKD 124,000 for the same period in 2024, resulting in a loss of approximately HKD 1,000[31] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 1,581,548,000, an increase from HKD 1,514,785,000 as of March 31, 2025[10] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 127,515,000 from HKD 31,396,000, indicating a strong liquidity position[8] - Trade and other payables rose to HKD 116,532,000 from HKD 102,137,000, reflecting an increase in operational activities[10] - As of September 30, 2025, the group's cash and bank balances amounted to approximately HKD 127.5 million, compared to HKD 31.4 million on March 31, 2025[33] - The group had no short-term bank loans or overdrafts as of September 30, 2025, maintaining a capital-to-liability ratio of 0%[33] Employee Costs and Structure - The company incurred employee costs, including retirement benefit plan contributions, totaling HKD 22,525,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025, down from HKD 25,653,000 in 2024, a reduction of approximately 12.3%[17][16] - Employee costs, including director remuneration, totaled approximately HKD 22.5 million for the six months ending September 30, 2025[40] - The company has 163 full-time employees as of September 30, 2025[40] - The company plans to review its salary structure annually, with bonuses based on performance evaluations[40] Taxation and Other Income - Interest income from bank deposits for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 18,278,000, compared to HKD 20,736,000 in 2024, showing a decrease of approximately 7.1%[17][19] - Interest income from bond investments was HKD 0.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, down from HKD 1.4 million for the same period in 2024[31] - The group earned bank interest of approximately HKD 18.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, a decrease of about 11.6% from HKD 20.7 million for the same period in 2024 due to declining market interest rates[32] - The estimated taxable profit for Hong Kong profits tax was calculated at a tax rate of 16.5% for both periods, with current tax expenses of HKD 1,129,000 for 2025 and HKD 2,742,000 for 2024[19] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and internal controls[45] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as of September 30, 2025, with a commitment to reviewing its structure as necessary[41] - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the six months ending September 30, 2025[44] Future Plans and Proceeds - As of September 30, 2025, the net proceeds from the IPO are approximately HKD 124.9 million, allocated for strategic acquisitions and investments in related businesses[39] - The expected use of proceeds from the placement as of September 30, 2025, includes approximately HKD 423.0 million for creating a mobile internet professional service platform, providing online-to-offline financial services[39] - The expected timeline for the unutilized proceeds is subject to market conditions and strategic developments[39] - The mid-term financial results will be published on the company's and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's websites[46]
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