Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, total revenue was HKD 15,202, a decrease of 28.6% compared to HKD 21,339 in the same period of 2022[11]. - Loan interest income for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 2,950, down 13.1% from HKD 3,394 in 2022[11]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 15,463 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of HKD 21,990 in the same period of 2022[12]. - The fair value loss on financial assets for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 15,668, compared to a gain of HKD 24,398 in 2022[11]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 15,762 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 20,739 in 2022[12]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 15,668,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a gain of HKD 24,398,000 in the same period of 2022[36]. - The net loss attributable to the company's owners was approximately HKD 15,100,000, compared to a profit of HKD 22,300,000 in the same period last year[67]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased from HKD 147,376 as of March 31, 2023, to HKD 115,054 as of September 30, 2023[14]. - The company's cash and bank balances increased to HKD 3,892 as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 2,553 as of March 31, 2023[14]. - The net current assets decreased from HKD 105,202 as of March 31, 2023, to HKD 69,736 as of September 30, 2023[14]. - As of September 30, 2023, the company's net asset value decreased to HKD 67,513,000 from HKD 83,275,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 19%[15]. - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company decreased to HKD 64,945,000 from HKD 80,343,000, reflecting a reduction of about 19%[17]. - The company’s total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 35,878,000, slightly down from HKD 36,508,000 as of March 31, 2023[15]. - The total loans receivable as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 79,377,000, a decrease from HKD 101,401,000 as of March 31, 2023[48]. Cash Flow - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 1,582,000, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 24,000 for the same period in 2022[19]. - The financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 340,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 763,000 for the same period in 2022[19]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 3,892,000 as of September 30, 2023, up from HKD 3,851,000 a year earlier, indicating a growth of approximately 1%[19]. - The group's cash and bank balance was approximately HKD 3,900,000 as of September 30, 2023, an increase from approximately HKD 2,600,000 on March 31, 2023[82]. Expenses - The company incurred marketing and administrative expenses of HKD 9,090 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 13,813 in 2022[11]. - Employee costs, including directors' remuneration, amounted to HKD 6,498,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HKD 8,618,000 in the previous year[36]. - The total employee costs for the period were approximately HKD 6,500,000, down from HKD 8,600,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022[88]. Shareholder Information - The total number of issued shares as of September 30, 2023, was 233,182,344[95]. - Laberie Holdings Limited and 財訊傳媒 each held 56,000,000 shares, representing approximately 24.02% of the issued shares[97]. - The company did not declare any dividends for the current period, consistent with the previous year[40]. - The total number of unexercised stock options under the new plan is 23,318,234 shares[102]. - The total number of stock options granted during the period was zero, with no options exercised, canceled, or expired[101]. Corporate Governance - The company has maintained high standards of corporate governance, with regular reviews to ensure compliance with the corporate governance code[109]. - The board of directors has confirmed compliance with the GEM Listing Rules regarding securities trading during the period[103]. - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated results and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM Listing Rules[112]. - The company aims to appoint at least one director of a different gender by December 31, 2024, in accordance with GEM Listing Rules[111]. Market and Operational Insights - The company operates four reportable segments: Asset Advisory Services, Corporate Services, Media Advertising Services, and Financial Services, each requiring different technical skills and marketing strategies[28]. - The company’s core business segments include asset advisory services, corporate services, media advertising services, and financial services[55]. - The financial services segment provides personal and commercial loans, with all outstanding loans as of September 30, 2023, being receivables from individual clients[59]. - The group anticipates stable demand for financial services in the coming year, despite challenges from the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic[70].
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