Financial Performance - As of March 31, 2022, the Group's total revenue was approximately HK$58,487,000, representing a year-on-year decrease of approximately 56%[29]. - The Group recorded a loss before tax of approximately HK$79,534,000 for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to a loss of approximately HK$13,495,000 for the corresponding period in 2021, marking an increase in loss of approximately 487.69%[34]. - Revenue from the securities brokerage and margin financing business decreased by approximately 27.04% to approximately HK$37,222,000 from approximately HK$51,014,000 in 2021[38]. - The corporate finance segment revenue decreased by approximately 82.09% from approximately HK$38,207,000 to approximately HK$6,844,000, with a segment loss of approximately HK$11,652,000 for the year ended March 31, 2022[38]. - The Group's net investment losses were significant, with no net investment gain recorded for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately HK$5,702,000 in 2021[38]. - The basic and diluted loss per share for the Reporting Year was approximately HK8.66 cents, compared to approximately HK1.47 cents for the corresponding period in 2021[35]. - The overall performance of the Group was impacted by a decrease in revenue across all segments and expected credit losses on loans and trade receivables[34]. Market Environment - The Hang Seng Index experienced a significant decline of approximately 14% in 2021, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell about 33%[24]. - The Markit iBoxx China High-Yield U.S. dollar-denominated Bond Total Return Index closed down about 22% for the year, indicating a challenging bond market[24]. - Only 95 new IPOs were recorded on the main board of Hong Kong, a decrease of about 30% from 136 in the previous year[24]. - The capital market environment has pressured the income stream of financial institutions, affecting overall performance[24]. - The implementation of the SPAC system is expected to restore market confidence gradually[24]. Investment and Financing Activities - The company participated in the Series B financing of Genuine Biotech, marking a breakthrough in its investment and capital management business[25]. - The company foresees a number of large-scale stocks with Chinese concepts planning to list in Hong Kong as their secondary listing place[24]. - The company aims to enhance its market position through strategic participation in significant financing projects and IPOs[25]. - The Group entered into subscription agreements for the issuance of convertible bonds totaling HK$570,000,000, with specific amounts allocated to different investors[49]. - The principal amount of convertible bonds subscribed by Mankind Investment Limited was HK$110,754,000[49]. - The net proceeds raised from the issuance of Tranche 1 Convertible Bonds were approximately HK$385,000,000, with HK$180,000,000 allocated for expanding margin financing and underwriting business[53]. - Approximately HK$150,000,000 was used to expand the money lending business, while HK$12,000,000 was allocated for private equity investments[53]. - The company plans to strengthen its proprietary trading business with approximately HK$36,000,000 from Tranche 3 proceeds[56]. - The company is actively engaging in private equity investments, including pre-IPO investments, with approximately HK$12,000,000 allocated for this purpose[56]. Risk Management and Compliance - The Group emphasized the importance of compliance and risk control, aiming to reduce risk exposure while exploring new business opportunities[28]. - The Group applies a general approach in measuring loss allowance for expected credit losses on loans receivable, considering factors such as collateral ratio and repayment delays[39]. - Management classifies loan receivables into three stages based on credit risk, with Stage 1 indicating no significant increase in risk, Stage 2 indicating a significant increase, and Stage 3 indicating credit impairment[42]. - The Group's assessment of default risk incorporates studies from external credit rating agencies and forward-looking economic information[42]. - The Group has implemented credit management policies to monitor and manage credit risks associated with trading and overdue debts[127][129]. Employee and Management Information - As of March 31, 2022, the Group had a total of 69 employees, down from 81 employees in 2021[132]. - Employee costs for the reporting year (excluding Directors' remunerations) amounted to approximately HK$43,987,000, a decrease of about 40.5% from approximately HK$74,094,000 in 2021[132]. - The Group's employee remuneration is based on industry practices and individual performance, with benefits including retirement contributions and medical allowances[132]. - Mr. Zhu Yi was appointed as CEO in April 2020, having joined the group in May 2017 as the head of compliance and risk management[147]. - Ms. Sun Qing has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, previously working at Everbright Securities for nearly 20 years[149]. - Mr. Han Hanting has more than 10 years of experience in investment banking, successfully leading M&A projects for several Hong Kong listed companies[152]. Capital Structure and Liquidity - The Group's current assets and current liabilities as of March 31, 2022, were approximately HK$492,586,000 and HK$321,401,000, respectively, resulting in a current ratio of about 1.53 times[110]. - The gearing ratio decreased to approximately 70.85% as of March 31, 2022, down from 102.71% in 2021, primarily due to a reduction in bank loans and corporate bonds[113]. - The debt ratio was approximately 59.01% as of March 31, 2022, compared to 66.06% in 2021[113]. - The Group actively reviews and manages its capital structure to ensure adequate liquidity levels to support business activities[102]. - The Group's capital structure includes debt instruments such as convertible bonds, corporate bonds, and loans, alongside cash and cash equivalents[108]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2022, consistent with the previous year where no dividend was paid[181]. - There were no breaches of applicable laws and regulations by the Group that significantly impacted its business and operations during the year ended March 31, 2022[197]. - The Group maintained good relationships with employees and customers, with no material disputes reported during the year[198]. - The Group is committed to complying with environmental laws and minimizing the negative impact of its business activities on the environment[199].
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