Financial Performance - For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the company reported revenue of HKD 30,334,000, an increase of 6.9% compared to HKD 28,367,000 for the same period in 2022[6] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 5,949,000, up from HKD 5,095,000, reflecting a gross margin improvement[6] - The company recorded a loss before tax of HKD 34,000, significantly reduced from a loss of HKD 2,840,000 in the prior year[6] - Total comprehensive income attributable to owners for the period was HKD 306,000, a recovery from a loss of HKD 2,598,000 in the same quarter last year[6] - Basic and diluted loss per share improved to HKD 0.02 from HKD 1.70 year-over-year[6] - The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 34,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of HKD 2,840,000 for the same period in 2022[28] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from social media management services decreased to HKD 7,356,000, down 16.3% from HKD 8,794,000 in the previous year[18] - Revenue from digital advertising services fell to HKD 1,336,000, a decline of 49.6% compared to HKD 2,642,000 in the same period last year[18] - Revenue from creative and technology services increased significantly to HKD 21,642,000, up 27.8% from HKD 16,931,000 in the prior year[18] - Total revenue increased by approximately 6.93% from about HKD 28,370,000 to approximately HKD 30,330,000, primarily due to increased income from creative and technology services[34] Cost Management - The total employee costs for the period were HKD 7,974,000, a decrease of 34.5% from HKD 12,188,000 in the previous year[26] - Selling expenses decreased by approximately 37.48% from about HKD 2,350,000 to approximately HKD 1,470,000, driven by reductions in marketing-related expenses and sales staff costs[37] - Administrative expenses fell by approximately 37.09% from about HKD 7,540,000 to approximately HKD 4,750,000, primarily due to a decrease in administrative staff costs[38] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 30,000, a significant reduction from about HKD 2,840,000 in the previous period, attributed to increased revenue from creative and technology services and effective cost control measures[42] Other Income and Expenses - Other comprehensive income included a foreign exchange gain of HKD 340,000, compared to HKD 242,000 in the previous year[6] - Other income and net gains for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were HKD 64,000, a significant decrease from HKD 1,721,000 in the same period last year[20] - Other income decreased significantly from about HKD 1,720,000 to approximately HKD 60,000, mainly due to a reduction in subsidies received under the "Employment Support" scheme[36] - Financing costs remained stable at approximately HKD 40,000, consistent with the previous period[39] Corporate Strategy and Governance - The company continues to focus on digital media services and marketing services as part of its core business strategy[11] - The company is exploring market expansion opportunities but has not disclosed specific plans or targets at this time[6] - The company plans to leverage artificial intelligence tools to enhance service efficiency and optimize processes in the digital marketing sector[31] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code, except for the provision that the roles of chairman and CEO should be separate, which is currently held by the same individual, Mr. Ye Shuo Lin[62] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited consolidated results for the period and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[64] Shareholder Information - The company's total equity as of June 30, 2023, was HKD 20,314,000, an increase from HKD 20,019,000 at the beginning of the period[7] - As of June 30, 2023, there are 166,720,000 unexercised share options available under the share option scheme, representing approximately 10% of the issued shares as of the report date[54] - The company did not declare any interim dividends for the period[24] - No interim dividend was declared for the period, consistent with the previous period[45] Market Conditions - The company has seen an increase in customer inquiries since the reopening of borders in early 2023, indicating a positive market demand[30] - There are no significant new product launches or technological developments reported during this quarter[6] - There were no significant events occurring after June 30, 2023, up to the report date[44] Investment Plans - The company plans to hold investment properties valued at approximately HKD 1,170,000, with a focus on capital appreciation[47]
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