Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported total revenue of HKD 21,742,000, an increase of 3.1% compared to HKD 21,094,000 for the same period in 2022[3] - Gross profit for the six-month period was HKD 7,859,000, representing a 13.5% increase from HKD 6,924,000 in the previous year[3] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 4,939,000 for the six months, compared to a loss of HKD 3,752,000 in the same period last year, indicating a 31.6% increase in losses[3] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the six months was HKD 0.70, compared to HKD 0.59 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a 18.6% increase in loss per share[3] - Other income and net gains for the six months ended September 30, 2023, totaled HKD 1,082,000, compared to HKD 589,000 for the same period in 2022[26] - Financing costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were HKD 868,000, an increase from HKD 726,000 for the same period in 2022[28] - The company recorded a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 5.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of about HKD 4.2 million for the same period in 2022[56] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 56,660,000, down from HKD 68,257,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a decrease of 17.0%[4] - Non-current liabilities decreased to HKD 21,118,000 from HKD 27,675,000, reflecting a reduction of 23.5%[4] - The company's total equity as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 35,542,000, down from HKD 40,582,000 as of March 31, 2023, a decrease of 12.4%[4] - Trade receivables decreased from HKD 3,977,000 as of March 31, 2023, to HKD 2,489,000 as of September 30, 2023[38] - The group had no bank borrowings as of September 30, 2023, maintaining an asset-liability ratio of 0%[58] Cash Flow - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 8,638,000 for the six months, compared to HKD 8,712,000 in the previous year, a decrease of 0.9%[7] - The cash flow from investing activities showed a net inflow of HKD 12,996,000, significantly up from HKD 2,800,000 in the previous year[8] - The total cash outflow from financing activities was HKD 9,232,000, a decrease from HKD 11,399,000 in the previous year[8] - The company's cash and bank balances increased to HKD 33,343,000 from HKD 32,928,000, showing a slight increase of 1.0%[4] Revenue Sources - Revenue from the transportation media platform was HKD 21,657,000, contributing to the overall revenue for the period[21] - Revenue from bus advertising rose approximately 3.5% from about HKD 20.0 million to about HKD 20.7 million, primarily due to the advertising activities related to the December 2023 district council elections[47] - Revenue from other types of advertising services increased by approximately 75% from about HKD 0.4 million to about HKD 0.7 million, driven by growth in railway system advertising and outdoor digital billboards[47] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code during the six-month period ending September 30, 2023, except for a deviation regarding the separation of roles between the Chairman and the CEO[94] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ending September 30, 2023[97] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring independent opinions on the effectiveness of the financial reporting system and risk management[95] - All directors confirmed compliance with the trading standards set out in the GEM Listing Rules during the six-month period ending September 30, 2023[93] Business Strategy and Outlook - The company has ceased its restaurant business as of April 1, 2023, focusing on its advertising services[19] - The group is exploring outdoor advertising opportunities with various government departments, currently in preliminary discussions[76] - The group anticipates slight revenue growth, with expectations for the Hong Kong market to improve gradually[75] - The group expects healthy growth in the next two quarters due to election-related advertising[75] Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Goldcore with 38.70% ownership (278,640,000 shares) and AL Capital Limited with 19.44% ownership (139,968,000 shares)[85] - The group’s executives hold significant stakes, with Ms. Zhou owning 38.70% and Mr. Shi owning 13.05% of the shares[79]
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