Financial Performance - For the nine months ended December 31, 2022, the group recorded unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 76.06 million, an increase of about 26.1% compared to HKD 60.29 million for the same period in 2021[3] - The net profit for the reporting period was approximately HKD 35.35 million, representing a significant increase of 117.2% from HKD 16.28 million in the same period last year[3] - Basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the company were HKD 6.16, compared to HKD 2.87 for the same period last year[3] - Total comprehensive income for the nine months was HKD 26.37 million, compared to HKD 14.88 million for the same period in 2021[8] - The group reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 37.14 million for the nine months, up from HKD 17.14 million in the previous year[7] - Profit for the period was HKD 35,347,287, up HKD 19,070,127 or 117.2% year-on-year[22] User Growth - As of December 31, 2022, the total registered user count reached 753,644, an increase of 92,682 users or 14.0% from 660,962 users a year earlier[3] - The number of registered users increased to approximately 753,644, representing a growth of about 92,682 users or 14%[24] Dividends and Shareholder Equity - The board of directors declared a special dividend of HKD 0.0434 per ordinary share, which was paid on January 26, 2023[3] - As of December 31, 2022, the total equity attributable to shareholders was HKD 127,431,955, up from HKD 82,853,636 at the end of the previous fiscal year[9] - The company declared a special dividend of HKD 0.0434 per share, totaling approximately HKD 26.04 million[18] Costs and Expenses - The group’s direct costs for the nine months were HKD 10.28 million, an increase from HKD 9.72 million in the previous year[7] - Employee costs for the nine months were HKD 18.41 million, compared to HKD 15.23 million in the same period last year[7] - Research and development expenses rose to HKD 9,914,542, an increase of 38.0% compared to HKD 7,185,882 in the previous year[22] - Sales, general, and administrative expenses increased to HKD 8,852,825, up HKD 2,715,052 or 44.2%, primarily due to rising legal and professional fees[29] - Depreciation and amortization expenses rose to HKD 10,090,853, reflecting an increase of HKD 1,510,405 or 17.6% due to higher amortization of internally developed software systems[28] Foreign Exchange and Other Income - The group experienced a foreign exchange gain of HKD 9.19 million during the nine months, compared to a loss of HKD 3.17 million in the previous year[7] - Other income and losses netted HKD 9,194,547, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 3,167,475 in the previous year[26] Operational Focus and Future Plans - The company’s operational focus includes providing integrated securities trading platform services primarily to Hong Kong brokers and their clients[10] - The company plans to continue expanding its integrated securities trading platform services, including SaaS and other value-added services[10] - The company plans to enhance its R&D capabilities and has launched several unique data products, including IPO data and Hong Kong-Mainland China stock connect data[32] - The company will continue to evaluate new business opportunities prudently to maximize shareholder returns and promote long-term business growth[33] Shareholder Structure - Liu Yong holds a total of 187,198,236 shares, representing approximately 31.19% of the company's equity[41] - Major shareholder Maojia Holdings Limited owns 154,264,654 shares, accounting for 25.71% of the total equity[45] - Shenzhen Jinzhen Technology Co., Ltd. holds 119,500,000 shares, which is 19.92% of the total equity[45] - The company has a significant concentration of ownership, with the top five shareholders holding over 80% of the equity[45] - The company has a diverse shareholder base, including both individual and corporate entities[45] Compliance and Governance - The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, ensuring compliance and transparency[11] - The company confirmed compliance with the GEM Listing Rules regarding directors' securities transactions during the reporting period[56] - The company has adhered to all applicable corporate governance code provisions, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[57] - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2022, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[64] Significant Events and Changes - The board appointed Mr. Wang Haihang as a non-executive director effective May 1, 2022, and Mr. Xing Jiawei as an independent non-executive director effective February 8, 2023[61] - No significant events affecting the group occurred after December 31, 2022, up to the report date[63]
捷利交易宝(08017) - 2023 Q3 - 季度财报