Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HK$22,388,000 and HK$48,578,000, respectively, compared to HK$65,536,000 and HK$106,372,000 for the same periods last year, representing a decline of 65.8% and 54.4%[9] - Profit attributable to owners of the Company was approximately HK$636,000 (profit) for the three months and a loss of HK$2,367,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to losses of HK$8,863,000 and HK$13,527,000 for the corresponding periods last year[9] - The Group's gross profit for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was approximately HK$11,273,000, compared to HK$8,109,000 for the same period last year[87] - Loss attributable to owners of the Company was approximately HK$2,367,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, which is approximately 82.5% lower than the loss of HK$13,527,000 for the same period last year[81] - The company reported a profit of HK$2,066,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HK$5,492,000 in the same period last year, marking a significant turnaround[89] - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company experienced a loss of HK$462,000, an improvement from a loss of HK$10,651,000 in the prior year[89] - Total comprehensive income for the three months was HK$1,671,000, compared to a loss of HK$14,769,000 in the same quarter of 2022[89] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HK$7,238,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HK$26,668,000 in the previous year[89] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from intelligent advertising and railroad media services for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HK$19,576,000, and for the six months, it was HK$45,441,000[32] - Revenue from agricultural, forestry, and consumer products for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HK$50,000, and for the six months, it was HK$100,000[34] - Revenue from the supply-chain business for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HK$2,506,000[40] - The provision of mobile advertising media services generated revenue of HK$45,441,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of 49.1% compared to HK$89,538,000 in the same period of 2022[111] - Revenue from external customers for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$22,388,000, a decrease from HK$65,536,000 for the same period in 2022[126] Market Trends - The digital advertising market in China is projected to reach a market value of RMB450 billion by 2025, driven by the growth of mobile advertising[11] - Domestic tourism revenue in China reached RMB2.3 trillion in the first half of 2023, indicating a strong recovery in the travel and tourism market[15] - The agriculture industry in China is facing significant risks due to extreme weather events, impacting agricultural production[16] - The global traditional Chinese medicine market was valued at RMB1.5 trillion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7%, reaching RMB2.2 trillion by 2027[17] - The China real estate market is predicted to see a potential drop of 10-15% in property sales this year, with ongoing challenges affecting buyer confidence[23] Economic Outlook - The global economic growth is projected to decline from 3.5% in 2022 to 3% in 2023, and further to 2.9% in 2024 according to IMF[48] - The tightening of monetary policy and geopolitical tensions are significant risk factors affecting the economic outlook, with China's growth slowing to 3.2% in 2022 due to strict lockdowns and property market weakness[54] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2023, the Group's cash and bank deposits amounted to approximately HK$6,485,000, a decrease of approximately 40.41% compared to HK$10,882,000 as of March 31, 2023[64] - The Group had net current liabilities of approximately HK$67,659,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HK$60,840,000 as of March 31, 2023[64] - Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2023, were HK$6,485,000, down from HK$8,350,000 at the same date in 2022, reflecting a decrease of 22.3%[99] - The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$2,863,000, compared to a decrease of HK$21,351,000 in the same period of 2022, showing a reduction of approximately 86.6%[99] Investment and Growth Strategies - The Group is exploring investment opportunities in the NEV (New Energy Vehicles) industry to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions[40] - The Group aims to diversify its product portfolio and expand income sources by actively monitoring various industries for potential investment opportunities[38] - The Group is leveraging its AI and Big Data platforms to explore new growth opportunities in digital marketing and investment decision-making[27][29] - The Group is focusing on developing unique rural tourism products as part of its strategy to tap into the recovering travel sector[31] Compliance and Governance - Compliance with laws and regulations is a priority for the Group, ensuring adherence to significant legal requirements that impact its operations[63] - The Group has implemented measures to mitigate potential economic downturns and is formulating strategies to enhance long-term profitability and sustainability[53] Employee and Operational Metrics - The Group had approximately 76 employees as of 30 September 2023, an increase from 65 employees as of 31 March 2023[78] - Administrative and other operating expenses for the six months ended 30 September 2023 amounted to approximately HK$11,135,000, a decrease of approximately 29.86% from HK$15,876,000 for the corresponding period last year[80] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to HK$84,665,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HK$83,993,000 as of March 31, 2023[92] - Current assets decreased to HK$131,882,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HK$145,928,000 as of March 31, 2023[92] - Total liabilities of reportable segments as of September 30, 2023, were HK$139,223,000, compared to HK$129,150,000 as of September 30, 2022[126] Shareholder Information - The Board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2023, consistent with the previous year[149] - The total issued and fully paid ordinary shares amount to 330,272,000 as of September 30, 2023, unchanged from March 31, 2023[197]
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