Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 19,824,000, a decrease of 9.3% from HKD 21,853,000 in the same period last year[1]. - Gross profit increased to HKD 3,772,000, up 3.3% from HKD 3,651,000 year-on-year[1]. - Operating loss for the period was HKD 6,763,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,730,000 in the previous year, indicating a deterioration in performance[1]. - Net loss attributable to the company's owners was HKD 7,014,000, compared to HKD 4,133,000 in the prior year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 69.5%[3]. - The operating loss before tax for the period was HKD 7,138,000, with a net loss of HKD 7,014,000 after tax credits of HKD 124,000[25]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 4,114,000, compared to a loss of HKD 4,133,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight improvement[26]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 1.75, compared to HKD 1.03 for the same period last year, indicating a worsening financial performance[38]. - The group’s after-tax loss widened by 70% to HKD 7,014,000, primarily due to the absence of one-time agreement fee income and government subsidies totaling HKD 5,087,000 from the previous year[64]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 96,710,000 as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 102,613,000 as of March 31, 2022[5]. - Total liabilities remained relatively stable at HKD 111,783,000, compared to HKD 111,650,000 in the previous period[5]. - The total assets as of September 30, 2022, were HKD 108,313,000, down from HKD 115,891,000 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a decrease of 6.6%[28]. - The total liabilities increased to HKD 123,377,000 as of September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 124,863,000 as of March 31, 2022, showing a marginal decrease[28]. - The group’s net current assets were HKD 78,462,000, down from HKD 85,700,000 as of March 31, 2022, with total losses attributable to owners amounting to HKD 15,073,000[72]. - The capital debt ratio as of September 30, 2022, was 116%, an increase from 109% as of March 31, 2022[72]. Cash Flow - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 81,859,000, a decrease from HKD 90,259,000 at the beginning of the period[8]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 8,000,000, compared to HKD 3,328,000 in the previous year, indicating increased cash usage[8]. Revenue Segmentation - For the six months ended September 30, 2022, the total revenue was HKD 19,824,000, with media business contributing HKD 14,525,000 and watch and automotive business contributing HKD 5,299,000[25]. - The entertainment and lifestyle segment's revenue fell by 14% to HKD 14,525,000, with segment losses increasing to HKD 5,432,000 from HKD 783,000 in the prior year[65]. - The watch and automotive segment's revenue increased by 7% to HKD 5,299,000, achieving a segment profit of HKD 736,000 compared to a loss of HKD 872,000 in the previous year[66]. Government Grants - The group received government grants totaling HKD 2,548,000 during the period, with HKD 2,032,000 from the media business and HKD 516,000 from the watch and automotive business[25]. - Government grants received increased significantly to HKD 2,548,000 in 2022 from HKD 87,000 in 2021, highlighting improved support from governmental sources[32]. Employee and Management Costs - The company reported a decrease in employee benefit expenses to HKD 17,428,000 from HKD 19,853,000, reflecting cost-cutting measures[33]. - The group’s management compensation for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 1,606,000, slightly down from HKD 1,608,000 in the previous year[61]. Risk Management - There were no significant changes in risk management policies since March 31, 2022[16]. - The group’s financial risk exposure includes credit risk, price risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk[15]. - The group expects minimal risk from exchange rate fluctuations as its revenues and costs are primarily denominated in HKD[73]. Corporate Governance - The Audit Committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring oversight and governance[86]. - The Remuneration Committee includes three independent non-executive directors and one executive director, indicating a balanced approach to executive compensation[87]. - The Nomination Committee is composed of three independent non-executive directors and one executive director, reflecting a commitment to governance in board appointments[88]. - The Audit Committee has reviewed the interim financial information along with management, discussing risk management and internal control systems[89].
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