Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was HK$320,296,000, representing an increase of 8.9% compared to HK$294,175,000 for the same period in 2024[16]. - Profit attributable to shareholders increased by 7.9% to HK$45,739,000 compared to HK$42,393,000 in the prior year[16]. - Revenue for the Group increased by 8.9% to HKD 320.3 million for the reporting period[24]. - Net profit for the Group rose by 7.9% to HKD 45.7 million[24]. - Profit before tax rose to HK$53,813,000, an increase of 7.4% from HK$49,992,000 in the previous year[183]. - Profit for the period increased by HK$3.3 million (7.9%) to HK$45.7 million, with a net profit margin of 14.3%[60]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$45,935,000, up from HK$43,506,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 5.6%[191]. Revenue Breakdown - Media Content Distribution Business revenue decreased by 6.7% to HK$165,197,000, while Brand Licensing Business revenue increased by 32.3% to HK$155,099,000[16]. - Media Content Distribution Business generated revenue of HKD 165.2 million, reflecting a growth of 6.7%[24]. - Revenue from the Brand Licensing Business surged by 32.3% to HK$155.1 million, driven by a HK$35.2 million (55.2%) increase in sub-licensing revenue[46]. Profitability Metrics - Gross profit margin for the period was 47.6%, down from 50.2% in the previous year[16]. - Gross profit rose by HK$4.7 million (3.1%) to HK$152.4 million, but the gross profit margin contracted from 50.2% to 47.6%[48]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to HK$2.4 cents, compared to HK$2.2 cents in the same period last year[183]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The interim dividend per share was declared at HK$1.20 cent, up from HK$1.09 cent in the previous year[16]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders was HK$45,935,000, compared to HK$43,506,000 in 2024[184]. Assets and Liabilities - The company reported total equity of HK$615,000,000 as of March 31, 2025, compared to HK$655,000,000 as of September 30, 2025[19]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2025, amounted to HK$360,374,000, an increase from HK$326,393,000 as of March 31, 2025[186]. - Trade receivables rose by 8.8% during the reporting period, indicating expanded business activity and sales growth[70]. - The company did not have any interest-bearing bank and other borrowings, making the debt to equity ratio not applicable[16]. Operational Highlights - The number of active media content titles increased by 5.2% to 791 as of September 30, 2025, from 752 as of March 31, 2025[18]. - The number of active brand licensing titles rose by 4.5% to 444 as of September 30, 2025, compared to 425 as of March 31, 2025[18]. - Total subscriptions for Ani-One® YouTube channels in Asia exceeded 9.3 million, with cumulative views surpassing 2.1 billion[27]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group plans to expand its regional presence and monetization efforts to strengthen revenue streams[44]. - Ani-One® will establish more localized channels in different regions to enhance audience engagement[44]. - The Group aims to explore strategic investment opportunities in anime and movie production to add value for shareholders[44]. - The Linku® business will be expanded to other territories to capture new market opportunities[44]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code provisions, except for code provision C.2.1[144]. - The company has adopted the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors and confirmed compliance by all directors for the six months ended September 30, 2025[157]. - The company has established written guidelines for employee securities transactions that are at least as stringent as the Model Code[158]. Share Award Scheme - The share incentive plan was adopted by the Board on February 6, 2020, and was amended on September 25, 2024, to be funded solely by existing shares[100]. - No award shares were granted under the plan during the reporting period[100]. - A total of 62,561,000 Shares have been awarded under the Share Award Scheme, representing approximately 3.1% of the total number of issued Shares as of the adoption date[139]. - The remaining life of the Share Award Scheme is approximately 4 years[139]. Audit and Compliance - The company's Audit Committee has reviewed the unaudited consolidated interim results for the six months ended September 30, 2025[166]. - Ernst & Young has conducted a review of the unaudited interim financial information for the same period in accordance with relevant standards[167]. - The company has complied with all relevant laws and regulations that significantly impact its business and operations[164].
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