Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the revenue was approximately HKD 7,993,000, compared to HKD 3,931,000 for the same period in 2022, representing an increase of 103%[6] - The total loss attributable to owners for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 9,906,000, a significant decrease from HKD 22,722,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a reduction of 56%[6] - The basic loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 0.1032, down from HKD 0.1905 for the same period in 2022, indicating an improvement in performance[6] - The pre-tax loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 9,906,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 22,722,000 in the same period of 2022, indicating a reduction of about 56%[32] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD (0.103), compared to HKD (0.191) for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decrease in loss per share of approximately 46%[32] Revenue Breakdown - Brokerage service commission revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 906,000, down 22.7% from HKD 1,172,000 in the same period of 2022[23] - The revenue from underwriting and placing services reached HKD 2,688,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 540,000 in the same period of 2022, marking a substantial increase of 396.3%[23] - The revenue from securities and IPO financing interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 2,796,000, an increase of 115.5% from HKD 1,296,000 in the same period of 2022[23] - The company reported a total of HKD 4,319,000 in client contract income for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,382,000 in the same period of 2022, reflecting a growth of 212.5%[24] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of June 30, 2023, were HKD 189,762,000, slightly down from HKD 193,517,000 as of December 31, 2022[10] - The net current assets as of June 30, 2023, were HKD 106,470,000, compared to HKD 112,840,000 as of December 31, 2022, showing a decrease of 5.5%[10] - The company’s equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 139,478,000 as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 149,384,000 as of December 31, 2022[10] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents in general accounts decreased to HKD 16,655,000 as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 22,290,000 as of December 31, 2022[10] - The total financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss decreased to HKD 14,408,000 as of June 30, 2023, down 18.5% from HKD 17,740,000 as of December 31, 2022[38] Cash Flow - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD (6,401,000), an improvement from HKD (15,223,000) in the same period of 2022[13] - The net cash generated from financing activities was HKD 970,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a net cash used of HKD (1,230,000) in the same period of 2022[13] - The cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 5,637,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a decrease of HKD 16,428,000 in the same period of 2022[13] - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 16,543,000, down from HKD 49,883,000 at the end of June 30, 2022[13] Expenses - The company reported administrative and other operating expenses of HKD 15,435,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, which is comparable to HKD 15,536,000 for the same period in 2022[8] - The total employee benefits expenses, including directors' remuneration, amounted to HKD 8,985,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease from HKD 9,060,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a reduction of approximately 0.8%[27] - The company incurred depreciation expenses of HKD 1,266,000 for property, plant, and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,231,000 in the same period of 2022, showing a slight increase of about 3%[27] Shareholder Information - The company has 96,000,000 issued shares, with significant ownership by Autumn Ocean Limited, which holds 53,268,500 shares, representing approximately 55.49% of total shares[91] - The major shareholder, Ms. Liao Mingli, holds a total of 54,068,500 shares, representing approximately 56.32% of the total shares[91] - The company's issued share capital remained at HKD 9,600,000 as of June 30, 2023, unchanged from January 1, 2023[44] Corporate Governance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which are held by Mr. Pan since 2007, believed to provide strong and consistent leadership[103] - The board consists of 6 members, including 3 executive directors and 3 independent non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with GEM listing rules[107] - The audit committee, chaired by an independent non-executive director, oversees the company's financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards[111] - The company has maintained a high standard of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[103]
阿仕特朗金融(08333) - 2023 - 中期财报