Financial Performance - The Group recorded a revenue of approximately HK$36.7 million for the six months ended 30 September 2025, representing an increase of approximately 0.2% compared to HK$36.6 million for the preceding period[9]. - The Group's loss for the period was approximately HK$4.1 million, a significant improvement from a loss of approximately HK$27.0 million in the preceding period, mainly due to decreased distribution costs and administrative expenses[10]. - The gross profit for the period was HK$634,000, down from HK$1,157,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of 45.0%[101]. - The loss before income tax for the period was HK$4,078,000, significantly improved from a loss of HK$26,325,000 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a reduction of 84.5%[101]. - The total comprehensive expense for the period was approximately HK$2.8 million, down from approximately HK$26.3 million in the preceding period, attributed to a gain on disposal of subsidiaries of HK$6.1 million[27]. - The Company reported a loss for the period of HK$4,078,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2025[108]. - The loss attributable to owners of the company was HK$4,078,000, a significant improvement compared to a loss of HK$22,382,000 in the same period last year[168]. Revenue Breakdown - The advertising services business recorded a revenue of approximately HK$36.7 million, an increase of approximately 5.3% from approximately HK$34.8 million in the preceding period, driven by recovering market sentiments[15]. - For the six months ended 30 September 2025, total revenue from external customers was HK$36,684,000, compared to HK$36,604,000 for the same period in 2024, representing an increase of 0.22%[143]. - Sales of health care products were HK$1,633,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2025, down from HK$36,604,000 in the previous period, indicating a significant decline[145]. - Advertising service income increased to HK$36,684,000 from HK$34,826,000, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.3%[145]. - Sales of new energy batteries were HK$145,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2025, a decrease from HK$229,000 in the previous period[145]. Expenses and Cost Management - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 57.2% to approximately HK$11.2 million, down from approximately HK$26.2 million in the preceding period, primarily due to reduced professional fees and business expenditures following the disposal of subsidiaries[25]. - The total staff costs amounted to approximately HK$1.0 million as of September 30, 2025, a decrease from approximately HK$3.6 million for the same period in 2024[49]. - Employee benefit expenses, including directors' remuneration, decreased to HK$1,031,000 from HK$3,596,000, a decline of 71.4%[158]. - The Group's finance costs decreased significantly from approximately HK$1.0 million to approximately HK$0.3 million compared to the preceding period[26]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of 30 September 2025, the Group had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$0.7 million, an increase from approximately HK$0.1 million as of 31 March 2025, primarily due to fund-raising activities[31]. - The Group's current ratio was approximately 2.47, lower than 2.78 as of 31 March 2025, but still considered acceptable[31]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to HK$721,000 as of September 30, 2025, up from HK$111,000 as of March 31, 2025, marking a substantial increase of over 549%[104]. - Net cash used in operating activities decreased to HK$572,000 from HK$3,130,000 year-over-year, indicating improved operational efficiency[112]. - Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period were HK$721,000, a decrease from HK$27,329,000 at the beginning of the period[112]. Share Capital and Financing Activities - On July 18, 2025, the company raised approximately HK$1.45 million through the placement of 18,341,363 new shares at a price of HK$0.081 per share[39]. - The Group plans to raise gross proceeds of up to approximately HK$6.93 million through a rights issue, offering 11,555,058 rights shares at HK$0.60 per share, with estimated net proceeds of approximately HK$6.2 million after expenses[59]. - On September 25, 2025, the Group entered into a placing agreement to issue up to 3,851,686 new shares at HK$0.78 per share, raising approximately HK$2.9 million for general working capital[56]. - The total issued and fully paid ordinary shares as of September 30, 2025, were 19,258,000, reflecting a capital consolidation[185]. - The share capital increased from HK$37,000 as of March 31, 2025, to HK$39,000 as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a growth of 5.4%[105]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Company has complied with all code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code for the six months ended September 30, 2025[85]. - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited interim report and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM Listing Rules[96]. - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with HKAS 34, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards[116]. - The Group does not anticipate any material impact from the adoption of new HKFRS Accounting Standards in future periods[122]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The Group anticipates a clearer outlook for its advertising business in 2026 due to improving macroeconomic conditions and market environment[65]. - The focus will shift towards hyper-targeted marketing campaigns leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance consumer engagement and conversion rates[66]. - The Group aims to expand investments in digital media, particularly in augmented and virtual reality, to capture new audiences and strengthen existing customer relationships[67]. - The Company aims to achieve excellence and believes that innovative strategies will drive revenue growth and expand market share in 2026 and beyond[74].
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