eCommerce Performance and Strategy - The Group's eCommerce subsidiary faced significant challenges in performance due to global uncertainties, including flight delays and regulatory restrictions, during the past two years[10]. - The eCommerce subsidiary adopted a new business model focusing on B2B operations and implemented different marketing methods to generate sales through referrals and website orders[11]. - The Group expects improved performance and greater market share in the eCommerce sector later this year as it builds a user-friendly marketing platform for resellers[11]. - In the first half of 2023, the Cybernaut Group's eCommerce segment transitioned from B2C to B2B, focusing on providing refurbished mobile phones to local retailers, resulting in stable growth[26]. - The eCommerce market is experiencing rapid growth, with companies leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences and drive sales[21]. - The eCommerce business generated revenue of approximately RMB24.1 million for the six months ended 30 June 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 81.2% from RMB13.3 million in the same period of 2022, due to a shift from a B2C to a B2B model[94]. - Cybernaut's eCommerce subsidiary is shifting to a wholesale sales model in 2023 to mitigate risks associated with price competition and logistics[149]. - The eCommerce subsidiary plans to strategically offer refurbished smartphones to various distributors to achieve greater sales volume in the near future[198]. Economic Outlook and Challenges - According to the IMF, global growth is projected to decline from 3.5% in 2022 to 3.0% in 2023, with inflation expected to decrease from 8.7% to 6.8%[16]. - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of potential financial sector risks due to tightening conditions, which could disproportionately affect emerging markets[33]. - Global core inflation is expected to remain high at above 3% through 2024, despite a projected moderation in global economic growth in the second half of 2023[33]. - The Group's future prospects are influenced by global economic conditions, with the IMF projecting weak growth below the historical average of 3.8% due to various economic challenges[108]. - The overall business operations were affected by global economic fluctuations and the post-Covid-19 situation during the review period[86]. Financial Performance - For the six months ended 30 June 2023, the Group's revenue was approximately RMB34.1 million, an increase from approximately RMB21.7 million for the same period in 2022, representing a growth of about 57.5%[111]. - The Group achieved a gross profit of approximately RMB 12.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 11.7 million for the same period in 2022, indicating a year-on-year increase of about 8.55%[69]. - Loss before taxation for the six months ended 30 June 2023 was approximately RMB20.7 million, a decrease from approximately RMB23.9 million in 2022, reflecting an improvement of about 9.1%[111]. - The loss for the period attributable to the owners of the Company was approximately RMB21.3 million, compared to RMB24.5 million in the previous year, showing a reduction of about 13.0%[111]. - The Group's loss for the six months ended 30 June 2023 was approximately RMB10.6 million, a decrease from RMB21.4 million for the same period in 2022, indicating an improvement of 50.5%[123]. - The basic loss per share for the six months ended 30 June 2023 was approximately RMB0.54 cents, compared to RMB0.62 cents for the same period in 2022, reflecting a reduction of 12.9%[123]. Regulatory and Compliance Issues - The online education business, Wowxue, was temporarily suspended due to regulatory changes in China, with plans to resume operations in the second half of 2023 after restructuring[54]. - The company is restructuring its education business in China to comply with new regulatory requirements, aiming to resume operations post-restructuring[150]. - The education business will adopt a new model focusing on online platforms and vocational training services for new customers in the future[175]. - The company continues to comply with all relevant laws and regulations governing its money lending business, with no known issues that could affect its lending license[177]. Loan Agreements and Financial Management - The company reported a loan agreement on January 18, 2023, where TCL agreed to grant a new loan of HK$8 million, which, combined with an existing loan, constituted a discloseable transaction[27]. - On February 21, 2023, TCL entered into another loan agreement for a principal amount of HK$19 million, also classified as a discloseable transaction due to the applicable percentage ratio exceeding 5% but below 25%[28]. - A subsequent loan agreement on April 11, 2023, was made for HK$28 million, again meeting the criteria for disclosure under the listing rules[29]. - The revenue from the money lending business increased by approximately 19.3% to approximately RMB9.9 million for the six months ended 30 June 2023, compared to RMB8.3 million for the same period in 2022[94]. - The money lending business, particularly through TCL, generated stable income from high net worth clients during the review period[53]. Market and Economic Indicators - Hong Kong's real GDP grew by 1.5% year-on-year in Q2 2023, driven by solid growth in private consumption and services trade[18]. - Total exports of goods from Hong Kong fell by 15.2% year-on-year in real terms in Q2 2023, while exports of services grew by 22.9%[18]. - The Hong Kong government aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 and is focused on achieving self-reliance in science and technology, positioning the city as a leader in green finance[18]. - The bank lending rate in Hong Kong increased to 5.77% in July 2023[35]. - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 5.75%, the highest in 16 years, impacting local lending costs[146]. - The one-month Hong Kong interbank rate surged to a 16-year high of 5.21% in July 2023, driven by demand for local currency for dividend payments[146]. - The Hong Kong residential property market showed consolidation in Q2 2023, with cautious sentiment due to rising interest rates and global economic uncertainty[147]. Corporate Governance and Management - The Group has continued to invest in training programs for management and professional technicians, enhancing staff quality and professionalism[126]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors who reviewed the accounting principles and policies adopted by the group[200]. - The audit committee discussed audit, internal control, and financial reporting matters for the six months ended June 30, 2023[200]. - The company has complied with all applicable code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code during the six months ended June 30, 2023[199].
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