Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2022, the group's revenue was approximately HKD 50.55 million, an increase of 35.2% compared to approximately HKD 37.40 million for the same period last year [9]. - The group's net profit for the reporting period was approximately HKD 17.09 million, representing a 67.2% increase from approximately HKD 10.23 million in the same period last year [10]. - Revenue for the reporting period was HKD 50,552,140, an increase of HKD 13,156,544 or 35.2% compared to the same period last year [24]. - SaaS service revenue grew by 38.4% to HKD 16,374,569, accounting for 32.4% of total revenue [22]. - Other value-added services revenue surged to HKD 8,949,211, a significant increase from HKD 1,183,016 in the same period last year [21]. - The profit before tax for the same period was HKD 18,637,843, up 72.5% from HKD 10,846,137 in the previous year [84]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to HKD 2.98 from HKD 1.81, reflecting a growth of 64.6% [84]. - Total comprehensive income for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 4,954,300, compared to HKD 3,864,643 for the same period in 2021, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 28.3% [90]. User Growth - The number of registered users as of September 30, 2022, was 714,632, an increase of 10.9% from 644,587 users a year earlier [10]. - The number of registered users increased by approximately 70,045 or 10.9% to 714,632 [22]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses for the reporting period were HKD 6.65 million, a 42.9% increase from HKD 4.66 million in the same period last year [16]. - The company plans to enhance R&D capabilities and develop new data products to meet market demands [34]. - The company introduced new technologies such as financial cloud and VR website during the reporting period to enhance customer service in the Greater Bay Area [15]. Shareholder Information - The company did not recommend any dividend payment for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year [12]. - The company has no contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2022 [45]. - The company has no significant capital commitments as of September 30, 2022 [46]. - The company has no major acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries during the reporting period [48]. - The company has not granted, exercised, or canceled any stock options under the stock option plan since its adoption date until September 30, 2022 [67]. - The company has three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced distribution of power and authority within the board [74]. Employee Information - Employee costs rose by HKD 3,147,616 or 33.1% to HKD 12,665,349 due to an increase in employee numbers and salaries [26]. - The company currently has 147 employees, an increase from 107 employees in the previous year [48]. - Directors' remuneration increased to HKD 1,718,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 1,380,000 in 2021, reflecting a growth of approximately 24.5% [121]. Cash Flow and Assets - Operating cash inflow for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 29,136,299, compared to HKD 16,715,563 for the same period in 2021, representing a growth of 74.5% [93]. - Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 14,890,683, a decrease from HKD 35,897,777 in the previous year, indicating improved cash management [93]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 21,937,845 during the reporting period, compared to an increase of HKD 9,616,088 in the same period last year [93]. - Total assets decreased to HKD 144,437,099 from HKD 155,277,792, a decline of 7.5% [87]. - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 30,890,713 from HKD 59,456,559, a significant drop of 48.1% [87]. Future Plans - The company plans to establish a domestic R&D center and a marketing center in Hong Kong, with allocated funds of HKD 15.6 million and HKD 7.3 million respectively [38]. - The company aims to continue innovating in financial technology to strengthen its position in the fintech sector in Hong Kong [15]. - The company plans to expand its integrated securities trading platform services to enhance its market presence in Hong Kong [95]. - The company aims to explore potential mergers and acquisitions to accelerate growth and market expansion [95].
捷利交易宝(08017) - 2023 - 中期财报