Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 239,052,000, a decrease of 14.7% compared to HKD 280,177,000 for the same period in 2024[5] - Net profit for the period was HKD 1,522,000, down 94.0% from HKD 25,363,000 in the previous year[5] - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to HKD 0.05 cents from HKD 1.05 cents year-on-year[6] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 22,842,000, a decline of 51.4% compared to HKD 47,012,000 in 2024[6] - Operating cash flow for the period was HKD 24,069,000, significantly lower than HKD 98,622,000 in the same period last year[11] - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the net cash generated from investment activities was HKD 6,989,000, a decrease of 49% compared to HKD 13,703,000 for the same period in 2024[12] - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD 24,846,000, significantly lower than the HKD 144,743,000 outflow in the previous year, indicating improved cash management[12] - The company paid dividends totaling HKD 23,979,000 during the period, a decrease from HKD 143,876,000 in the previous year, indicating a shift in dividend policy[13] - The company incurred total tax expenses of HKD 3,186,000 for the current period, down from HKD 5,945,000 in the previous period, indicating improved tax efficiency[33] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2025, totaled HKD 696,375,000, slightly down from HKD 699,535,000 as of March 31, 2025[8] - Current assets increased to HKD 1,119,219,000 from HKD 1,109,557,000, primarily driven by an increase in inventory[8] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 79,571,000 from HKD 79,458,000, indicating stable financial leverage[9] - Cash and cash equivalents rose to HKD 544,759,000 from HKD 526,248,000, reflecting improved liquidity[8] - The company's equity attributable to owners as of September 30, 2025, was HKD 1,644,543,000, down from HKD 1,683,541,000 a year earlier, reflecting changes in retained earnings and reserves[13] - The company's total receivables included overdue amounts of approximately HKD 472,600,000 from five borrowers, with ongoing legal actions to recover these debts[42] - The group's net current assets as of September 30, 2025, were approximately HKD 1,041,739,000, slightly up from HKD 1,039,603,000 as of March 31, 2025[56] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the publishing segment was HKD 192,824,000, down 4.3% from HKD 202,260,000 in the previous year[22] - Internet subscription and advertising revenue decreased to HKD 37,267,000 from HKD 43,685,000, representing a decline of 14.7%[22] - The loan business reported a significant drop in revenue, with interest income falling to HKD 786,000 from HKD 25,710,000, a decrease of 96.9%[24] - The total segment profit for the publishing segment was HKD 19,030,000, an increase of 62.5% from HKD 11,728,000 in the previous year[24] - Non-current assets in Hong Kong generated revenue of HKD 233,527,000, down from HKD 275,434,000 in the previous year[28] - The overall revenue for the Oriental Daily was approximately HKD 192,824,000, a decrease of about HKD 9,436,000 or approximately 5% compared to the previous year[62] - The digital media business revenue was approximately HKD 37,267,000, down by about HKD 6,418,000 or approximately 15% year-on-year[62] - Rental income from the commercial property in North Point was approximately HKD 920,000, a decrease of about HKD 850,000 or approximately 48% compared to the same period last year[62] Investment Properties - The company reported a fair value loss on investment properties of HKD 7,900,000, compared to HKD 10,355,000 in the previous year[5] - The fair value loss on investment properties for the period was approximately HKD 7,900,000, compared to HKD 10,355,000 for the same period last year, showing a reduction in losses[20] - The fair value of investment properties increased to HKD 348,160,000 as of September 30, 2025, up from HKD 344,698,000 at the end of the previous reporting period[38] - The valuation of the group's investment properties decreased by approximately HKD 7,900,000 or about 6% compared to March 31, 2025[62] - The company's investment properties in Australia were valued at HKD 216,260,000, while those in Hong Kong were valued at HKD 131,900,000 as of September 30, 2025[40] Credit Risk Management - The company recognized an expected credit loss provision of approximately HKD 6,144,000 for receivables, reflecting ongoing credit risk management efforts[42] - The net loss allowance for expected credit losses on receivables was approximately HKD 6,144,000, compared to none for the same period last year[55] - The expected credit loss provision for receivables and interest during the reporting period was approximately HKD 6,144,000, resulting in net receivables of approximately HKD 466,456,000 after deducting the provision[63] - The company maintained strict monitoring of its approved loans and outstanding receivables to mitigate credit risk, with a focus on the recoverability of overdue balances[41] Employee and Corporate Strategy - The group employed 734 employees as of September 30, 2025, down from 779 employees as of March 31, 2025[68] - The group plans to focus resources on its core media business to strengthen its market leadership amid an uncertain local economic outlook[66] - The group anticipates continued pressure on its media business due to a weak consumer market and rising unemployment rates[65] - The company continues to focus on its core business of investment holding and corporate management services, with no significant changes in its operational strategy reported[15] Shareholding Structure - As of September 30, 2025, the total issued shares of the company are 2,397,917,898 shares[80] - Conyers Trustee Services (BVI) Limited holds 1,547,851,284 shares, representing 64.55% of the company's equity[80] - Magicway Investment Limited owns 1,222,941,284 shares, accounting for 51.00% of the company's equity[80] - Ever Holdings Limited has 324,910,000 shares, which is 13.55% of the company's equity[80] - Perfect Deal Trading Limited holds 149,870,000 shares, representing 6.25% of the company's equity[80] - Mr. Ma Chengfa and Mr. Ma Jinghao are beneficial owners of Magicway Investment Limited, holding 26.00% and 16.70% respectively[78] - Ms. Hong Meifang, as the spouse of Mr. Ma Chengfa, is deemed to hold 1,697,721,284 shares, which is 70.80% of the company's equity[80] - The ownership percentages are calculated based on the total issued shares as of September 30, 2025[79] - Ocean Trust, through Conyers Trustee Services, indirectly holds 57.3% of Magicway Investment Limited[79] - The company has no other individuals holding shares or related equity interests as of September 30, 2025[82] Proposed Changes - The board proposed changing the company name to "Oriental Media Group Limited" to better reflect its business focus[75] - The board did not recommend the distribution of an interim dividend for the reporting period[61]
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