Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 25,049,000, a decrease of about HKD 8,776,000 or 25.9% compared to the same period last year[13]. - Gross profit for the same period decreased by approximately HKD 10,279,000 or 48.9% to about HKD 10,754,000[13]. - The company reported a loss per share of approximately HKD 0.39 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to earnings of HKD 1.51 per share for the same period in 2022[13]. - The company recorded a pre-tax loss of HKD 2,651,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of HKD 9,720,000 in the same period last year[14]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 2,704,000, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 8,321,000 in the same period last year[14]. - For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the total comprehensive income amounted to HKD 7,449,000, a decrease from HKD 8,321,000 in the previous period[16]. - The company reported a net profit of HKD 11,108,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 2,333,000 in the prior period[16]. - The company reported a loss of approximately HKD 2,353,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 9,995,000 for the same period in 2022, primarily due to a decrease in revenue and gross margin, along with increased sales and administrative expenses related to business expansion in China[69]. Operating Expenses - The company's operating expenses increased, with administrative and other operating expenses rising to HKD 10,524,000 from HKD 9,095,000 year-on-year[14]. - Selling expenses increased by approximately HKD 548,000 or 24.1% to HKD 2,821,000, driven by increased costs associated with the sales team in China[62]. - Administrative and other operating expenses rose by approximately HKD 1,429,000 or 15.7% to HKD 10,524,000, largely due to increased employee costs from business expansion in China[64]. - Research and development costs for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased to HKD 2,525,000 from HKD 1,211,000 in the previous year, reflecting a rise of 108.8%[35]. Revenue Breakdown - The reported segment revenue was HKD 25,049,000, a decrease of 26.0% compared to HKD 33,825,000 for the same period in 2022[28]. - Total revenue from advertising for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 4,126,000, with e-commerce sales contributing HKD 26,000, down from HKD 200,000 in 2022[30]. - E-commerce business contributed approximately HKD 4,152,000 or 16.6% of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease from HKD 16,370,000 or 48.4% for the same period in 2022[46]. - Revenue from network support and connection services increased by approximately HKD 3,442,000 or 19.7% to about HKD 20,897,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023[50]. - Revenue from the Chinese market for network services increased by approximately HKD 3,219,000 or 391.1% to about HKD 4,042,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023[50]. - Revenue from network management and security services increased by approximately HKD 4,777,000 or 416.1% to about HKD 5,925,000 due to market expansion in China[56]. Dividends and Equity - No dividend was recommended for the three months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[13]. - As of September 30, 2023, total equity stood at HKD 71,569,000, an increase from HKD 64,230,000 as of the previous reporting date[16]. - The company’s accumulated losses increased to HKD 6,876,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 6,527,000 at the end of the previous period[16]. Legal and Regulatory Issues - The company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries in China had their bank accounts temporarily frozen, with amounts of RMB 8,000,000 (approximately HKD 8,736,500) and RMB 36,170,000 (approximately HKD 39,499,800) respectively, due to allegations of involvement in pyramid selling[72]. - The company confirmed that the temporary freezing of bank accounts does not have a significant adverse impact on operations, as the related e-commerce membership card sales business was fully ceased by June 30, 2022[77]. - The company is actively taking legal actions to protect its interests regarding the court's ruling on the temporary freezing of bank accounts and is in communication with local regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with relevant laws[75]. - The company maintains that its operations in China are not affected by the ongoing legal issues, as it can utilize remaining cash and operational cash flow to cover daily expenses[77]. - The company’s legal advisors have indicated that the e-commerce membership card sales business complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and should not be classified as pyramid selling[74]. Share Incentive and Stock Option Plans - The company has adopted a share incentive plan effective from April 21, 2023, allowing for the issuance of up to 60,000,000 shares, which is 10% of the total issued share capital[95]. - The share incentive plan is designed to reward employees and service providers, enhancing retention and attracting talent[93]. - The maximum number of shares that can be issued to any eligible participant under the share incentive plan is capped at 1% of the total issued share capital as of the adoption date[96]. - The company has terminated the stock option plan approved by shareholders on November 11, 2019, and adopted a new stock option plan effective from April 21, 2023, with a maximum issuance of 60,000,000 shares, representing 10% of the company's issued share capital[102][106]. - The stock option plan aims to attract and retain top talent, providing additional incentives to eligible participants to enhance performance and efficiency[102]. - The maximum number of shares that can be issued under the stock option plan is capped at 60,000,000 shares, which is equivalent to 10% of the company's issued share capital[106]. - Eligible participants for the stock option plan include employees and service providers, with the board having discretion to select participants[105]. - The vesting period for stock options is typically no less than 12 months, although the board may determine a shorter vesting period in certain circumstances[100][110]. Corporate Governance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the financial performance for the three months ending September 30, 2023, and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[113]. - The company adopted and complied with the corporate governance code as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix 15 for the three months ended September 30, 2023[114]. - All directors confirmed compliance with the trading standards for securities transactions as per GEM Listing Rules from July 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023[117]. - There were no purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities by the company or its subsidiaries during the three months ended September 30, 2023[119]. Management and Leadership - The chairman and CEO roles are held by the same individual, Mr. Yu, who has over 12 years of experience in technology, media, telecommunications, and investment management, which the board believes is in the best interest of the group[116]. - The board expressed gratitude to all employees for their hard work and dedication, which contributes to the group's ongoing success[122].
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