Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the group's revenue was approximately HKD 34.29 million, a decrease of 32.2% compared to HKD 50.55 million for the same period last year[8]. - The group's net profit for the reporting period was approximately HKD 8.34 million, down 51.2% from HKD 17.09 million in the same period last year[8]. - Revenue for the period was HKD 34,287,036, a decrease of HKD 16,265,104 or 32.2% compared to the same period last year, primarily due to reduced income from front-end trading system services, SaaS services, and other value-added services[16]. - The company's pre-tax profit for the same period was HKD 8,838,678, down 52% from HKD 18,637,843 in the previous year[72]. - The net profit for the period was HKD 8,341,184, representing a decline of 51% compared to HKD 17,093,927 in the prior year[72]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 1.49, down from HKD 2.98 in the same period last year[72]. - The total comprehensive income for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 1,248,236, compared to HKD 4,954,300 for the same period in 2022[74]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from trading system services was HKD 11.90 million, a decrease of 27.3% from HKD 16.36 million in the same period last year, accounting for 34.7% of total revenue[11]. - SaaS service revenue decreased by 40.6% to HKD 9.73 million, compared to HKD 16.37 million in the same period last year, representing 28.4% of total revenue[14]. - Revenue from front-end trading system services was HKD 11,900,000, down 27% from HKD 16,364,000 in the previous year[82]. - Revenue from SaaS services decreased to HKD 9,731,000, a decline of 41% from HKD 16,375,000 in the same period of 2022[82]. - Revenue from Hong Kong customers was HKD 31,041,000, down 25.0% from HKD 41,352,000 year-over-year[84]. - Revenue from China customers was HKD 3,246,000, a decline of 64.8% from HKD 9,200,000 in the previous year[84]. User and Client Metrics - As of September 30, 2023, the number of registered users increased by 79,061 or 11.1% to approximately 793,693, compared to 714,632 as of September 30, 2022[8]. - The overall market conditions have led to a decline in the number of broker clients, with 77 Hong Kong brokers using the company's front-end trading system during the reporting period[11]. - The company has provided integrated cloud-based trading terminal products and system services to approximately 153 broker clients[11]. Expenses and Costs - Research and development expenses for the period were HKD 6,189,150, a decrease of HKD 461,217 or 6.9% compared to the same period last year[15]. - Direct costs for the period were HKD 5,816,973, a decrease of HKD 1,376,836 or 19.1% compared to the same period last year[16]. - Employee benefits expenses, including director remuneration, totaled HKD 12,717,055, compared to HKD 12,665,349 in the same period last year[41]. - Total employee costs, including director remuneration, were HKD 12,717,000, slightly up from HKD 12,665,000 year-over-year[86]. Cash and Assets - As of September 30, 2023, the group held cash and cash equivalents totaling HKD 103,440,318, a decrease from HKD 118,437,051 as of March 31, 2023[27]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 106,517,464 from HKD 127,229,916 as of March 31, 2023[73]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 179,027,002, an increase from HKD 139,825,598 as of March 31, 2023[73]. - The company's total equity increased to HKD 134,589,333 from HKD 124,885,648 as of March 31, 2023[73]. Shareholder Information - The total number of issued shares as of September 30, 2023, was 600,000,000[45]. - Liu Yong holds a total of 220,101,789 shares, representing approximately 36.68% of the company's equity[43]. - Liao Jicheng holds a total of 37,601,582 shares, representing approximately 6.27% of the company's equity[43]. - Wan Yong holds a total of 220,101,789 shares, also representing approximately 36.68% of the company's equity[43]. - Zhang Wenhua holds a total of 37,601,582 shares, representing approximately 6.27% of the company's equity[43]. - Major shareholders include Maojia Holdings Limited and Fuwang Global Limited, each holding 154,264,654 shares, representing 25.71% of total shares[46]. - Liu Xiaoming and Chen Chaoxia, both spouses of key executives, hold 220,101,789 shares each, accounting for 36.68% of total shares[47]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, confirming compliance with the required standards throughout the reporting period[61]. - The company has adhered to all applicable provisions of the corporate governance code during the reporting period, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and the CEO[62]. Future Outlook and Plans - The company continues to focus on user needs and plans to expand its products and services to more business scenarios[14]. - The company aims to support market development through various product offerings, including IPO information and online account opening services for active investors[11]. - The company plans to actively participate in new policies introduced by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to explore new business opportunities and enhance competitiveness in the fintech industry[30]. Other Information - The company did not recommend any dividend payment for the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[8]. - There were no significant capital commitments or post-reporting events that could materially affect the company's assets or future operations[99]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the reporting period[60]. - During the reporting period, there were no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures[38].
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