Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 447,700,000, an increase of about 80.8% compared to HKD 247,600,000 for the same period in 2022[3]. - The operating loss for the nine-month period was approximately HKD 23,000,000, a decrease from HKD 112,500,000 in the same period last year, primarily due to increased total revenue[4]. - The net profit for the nine months was approximately HKD 26,700,000, compared to a loss of HKD 124,600,000 in the previous year, marking a turnaround from loss to profit[4]. - The financing income net amount increased to approximately HKD 47,800,000 from HKD 17,800,000 in the previous year, contributing to the overall profit[4]. - The company reported a revenue of HKD 153,225,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 114,331,000 for the same period in 2022[6]. - The total comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was a loss of HKD 2,199,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 78,407,000 in Q3 2022[7]. - Basic earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were HKD 0.035, compared to a loss per share of HKD 0.30 for the same period in 2022[12]. - The company reported a profit attributable to owners of HKD 28,191,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a recovery from a loss of HKD 119,793,000 in the same period of 2022[7]. Revenue Sources - Revenue from electronic payment and related services was approximately HKD 280,400,000, up from HKD 105,400,000 in the previous year, reflecting a significant increase due to the acquisition of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Macau[3]. - Revenue from electronic payment services for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 153,225,000, an increase of 34% from HKD 114,331,000 in the same period of 2022[10]. - The company generated HKD 34,825,000 from providing acquiring services to other payment platforms in Q3 2023, up from HKD 13,562,000 in Q3 2022, representing a growth of 157%[10]. - Lottery hardware sales reached HKD 53,404,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 44,359,000 in the same period of 2022, reflecting an increase of 21%[10]. - Revenue from lottery ticket sales through retail outlets increased by approximately 68% compared to the same period in 2022, driven by higher average sales per outlet and a 10% increase in the number of retail points[36]. Operational Expenses - Employee benefit expenses increased by approximately HKD 33,800,000 to HKD 123,400,000 during the nine-month period[4]. - Other operating expenses rose by approximately HKD 87.2 million to about HKD 239.1 million, primarily due to increased service fees paid to other payment service providers[49]. Market Trends and Developments - In Q3 2023, the total transaction value of electronic payments in Macau reached approximately MOP 139.9 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of about 13.8%[20]. - The number of mobile payment transactions in Macau increased to approximately 1.43 billion in the first half of 2023, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 8.3%[20]. - The electronic payment market in Macau has seen a significant increase, with mobile payment transaction numbers rising from approximately 193 million in 2021 to about 266 million in 2022, a year-on-year growth of approximately 37.8%[20]. - The total transaction value for electronic payments in Macau grew from approximately MOP 18.52 billion in 2021 to about MOP 25.86 billion in 2022, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 39.6%[20]. - Over 90% of Macau merchants have upgraded to the "Easy to Use" payment system since its launch, which allows acceptance of multiple electronic payment methods through a single terminal or QR code[20]. Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance its hardware business by expanding non-lottery hardware products into the retail sector[19]. - Future strategies include seeking overseas opportunities and forming strategic partnerships with local partners in Asia to globalize the business[19]. - The company plans to optimize the technical capabilities of POS systems to provide better services to merchants in Macau[19]. - The group continues to explore strategic partnerships with Alibaba and Ant Group to expand e-commerce and digital media entertainment opportunities[32]. - The board has approved a new strategic initiative aimed at diversifying revenue streams, particularly in the e-wallet segment[89]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, Ali Fortune holds 6,502,723,993 shares, representing approximately 55.71% of the total issued share capital[72]. - Maxprofit Global Inc. owns 2,006,250,000 shares, accounting for 17.19% of the total issued share capital[74]. - The total number of issued shares as of September 30, 2023, is 11,672,342,235[74]. - The company has a complex ownership structure involving multiple entities, including Alibaba Investment Limited and API Holdings Limited, which control Ali Fortune[75]. Regulatory and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the financial statements for the nine-month period, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards[80]. - The company has adopted the GEM Listing Rules regarding securities trading by directors, with no reported violations during the nine-month period[81]. - The company is currently navigating regulatory processes that may impact its ownership structure and shareholder agreements[76]. Future Outlook - The company provided a positive outlook for Q4 2023, projecting a revenue growth of 20% year-on-year[89]. - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional 10% to overall revenue in the next quarter[89]. - The company is expanding its market presence in Macau, aiming for a 30% increase in market share by the end of 2024[89].
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