新华通讯频媒(00309) - 2026 - 中期业绩

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 181,188,000, a 1.05% increase from HKD 179,307,000 in the same period of 2024[3] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 6,641,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,727,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase in losses of 78.5%[4] - The company recorded a total comprehensive loss of HKD 6,546,000 for the period, compared to HKD 3,775,000 in the previous year, an increase of 73.5%[4] - The basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.0033, compared to HKD 0.0018 in the previous year, indicating a worsening of 83.3%[4] - The group reported a total loss of HKD 6,641,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 3,727,000 for the same period last year[15][16] - The net loss attributable to shareholders for the reporting period was approximately HKD 6,426,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,549,000 in the same period of 2024[50] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 149,833,000, down from HKD 154,997,000 as of March 31, 2025, a decrease of 3.9%[5] - Current assets decreased to HKD 139,970,000 from HKD 147,379,000, representing a decline of 5%[5] - The net asset value decreased to HKD 78,435,000 from HKD 85,330,000, a reduction of 8.3%[6] - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, amounted to HKD 154,997,000, with liabilities totaling HKD 69,667,000[17] - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 149,833,000, with liabilities totaling HKD 71,398,000[16] - The current ratio as of September 30, 2025, was 2.0, compared to 2.1 on March 31, 2025[51] - The group's asset-liability ratio was 3.8% as of September 30, 2025, up from 3.5% on March 31, 2025[52] Employee Costs - Employee costs increased to HKD 127,498,000, up from HKD 121,436,000, reflecting a rise of 5.3%[3] - Total employee costs for the reporting period amounted to approximately HKD 127,498,000, compared to HKD 121,436,000 for the same period last year, reflecting an increase of about 5.3%[72] - As of September 30, 2025, the company employed a total of 1,284 employees, an increase from 1,241 employees as of March 31, 2025, representing a growth of approximately 3.5%[72] Cash and Bank Balances - Cash and bank balances decreased to HKD 45,954,000 from HKD 56,239,000, a decline of 18.3%[5] - The group's cash and bank balances, along with pledged time deposits, amounted to approximately HKD 53,068,000 as of September 30, 2025, down from HKD 63,350,000 on March 31, 2025[51] - The group has a bank credit facility of HKD 7,000,000, with unutilized credit of HKD 4,953,000 as of September 30, 2025[33] Revenue Segments - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the total revenue from cleaning and related services was HKD 181,188,000[15] - The revenue from external customers for the cleaning and related services segment increased from HKD 179,307,000 in the previous year to HKD 181,188,000 this year, reflecting a growth of approximately 1.04%[15] - The adjusted loss before tax for the cleaning and related services segment was HKD 500,000, while the advertising media business and waste management segments reported losses of HKD 628,000 and HKD 709,000 respectively, resulting in a total adjusted loss before tax of HKD 6,641,000[15] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Audit Committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited interim financial statements and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards[78] - The company has committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has adhered to all relevant provisions of the Corporate Governance Code throughout the reporting period[75] - The interim financial statements have been reviewed by the company's auditors, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial reporting[77] Legal Matters - The company has received a summons regarding a request for a temporary injunction, which was rejected by the Hong Kong High Court on October 31, 2025, allowing the company to proceed without immediate legal restrictions[69] - The company will take all necessary measures to protect its interests and those of its shareholders in light of the ongoing legal matters[71] - A legal proceeding involving a former non-executive director resulted in a ruling requiring a related subsidiary to repay a loan of RMB 5.2 million, with interest accruing at 3.1% per annum[39] - The group no longer holds any interest in the related subsidiary following its sale on June 27, 2025, thus mitigating any potential contingent liabilities from the legal ruling[40] Investments and Acquisitions - The group has not conducted any fundraising activities for the six months ending September 30, 2025[57] - The group has no capital commitments that have been contracted but not provided for in the financial statements as of September 30, 2025[60] - There are no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries during the reporting period, apart from what has been disclosed[64] - As of September 30, 2025, the group has no major investment plans[65] Other Income and Expenses - Other income and net gains for the six months ended September 30, 2025, totaled HKD 712,000, down from HKD 1,406,000 in 2024[21] - Other operating expenses decreased by 3.6% to approximately HKD 58,433,000, with costs related to cleaning and related services accounting for over 85% of these expenses[50] Dividends - No interim dividend was declared for the six months ending September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[36] - The board has not recommended an interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2025, similar to the previous year[58]