Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 136,054,000, an increase of 3.7% compared to HKD 131,106,000 for the same period in 2021[8] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 24,790,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 26,180,000 in the previous year, representing a reduction of 5.3%[8] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.035, compared to HKD 0.037 in the prior year, indicating a slight improvement in performance[8] - The total loss before tax for the group was HKD 24,790 thousand, compared to a loss of HKD 26,180 thousand in the previous year, indicating an improvement of approximately 5.3%[36] - The loss attributable to the company's owners was HKD 24,790,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 26,180,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction in losses by 5.3%[76] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 809,703,000, down from HKD 882,051,000 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a decrease of 8.2%[11] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 340,326,000 from HKD 363,609,000, a reduction of 6.4%[13] - Net assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 455,036,000, down from HKD 479,826,000, representing a decrease of 5.2%[13] - As of September 30, 2022, total equity amounted to HKD 455,036,000, a decrease from HKD 479,826,000 on April 1, 2022, reflecting a loss of HKD 24,790,000 during the period[17] - The total amount of accounts receivable, net of expected credit loss provisions, was HKD 22,500,000, down from HKD 24,174,000 in the previous year[59] Cash Flow - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD (2,345,000), compared to HKD 12,099,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant decline in cash flow[19] - The total cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 43,674,000, down from HKD 66,010,000 a year earlier, showing a decrease of approximately 33.8%[19] - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD (32,273,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD (43,524,000) in the previous year, indicating improved cash management[19] Income and Expenses - The company recorded other income of HKD 2,051,000, an increase from HKD 1,300,000 in the previous year, showing a growth of 57.7%[8] - The financial services segment generated service fees and commission income of HKD 5,128 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2022, down from HKD 11,539 thousand in the previous year, a decrease of approximately 55.6%[34] - Mortgage financing interest income was HKD 6,950 thousand for the current period, compared to HKD 8,906 thousand in the prior year, reflecting a decline of about 21.9%[34] - The insurance brokerage segment reported commission income of HKD 209 thousand, significantly lower than HKD 491 thousand in the previous year, a decrease of approximately 57.5%[34] - The total stock trading volume managed by the group reached HKD 1.29 billion during the review period[77] Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development in the upcoming periods[8] - The company has identified potential acquisition targets to enhance its market position and operational capabilities[8] - The group anticipates that the Hong Kong government's measures to attract high-income talent will support property market purchasing power and stabilize property prices[89] - The group plans to leverage the tightening economic integration between Hong Kong and mainland China to enhance its securities and futures brokerage business[88] - The group will continue to implement prudent measures in its mortgage financing business despite uncertainties in the market outlook[89] Compliance and Governance - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, which is considered essential for its successful development[117] - The company has engaged an external IT consulting firm to enhance its cybersecurity risk management[107] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules during the review period[118] - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited interim financial statements for the review period[143] Employee and Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2022, the company had 73 employees, with a compensation structure based on market norms and individual performance[108] - Major shareholders include Mr. Zhang Zhi Cheng and Ms. Yang Xing Yi, each holding 187,036,982 shares, representing 26.37% of the company[114] - The total compensation for directors and key management personnel for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 1,230,000, a decrease of 13.39% from HKD 1,420,000 in the same period of 2021[131]
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