Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Group reported a profit of HK$53,165,000, compared to HK$38,603,000 for the same period in 2022, representing an increase of approximately 37.7%[29] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$49,380,000, up from HK$32,459,000 in the previous year, indicating a growth of about 52.1%[29] - Earnings per share for the period increased to HK$1.98 from HK$1.43, reflecting a growth of approximately 38.6%[11] - The Group's profit before taxation for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$57,987,000, up from HK$43,619,000 in the same period of 2022, marking an increase of approximately 33%[91] - The profit attributable to owners of the Company for the period is approximately HK$53,170,000, compared to HK$38,459,000 for the same period in 2022, representing a year-on-year increase of 38.4%[170] Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue from contracts with customers for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$3,727,000, a decrease of 12% compared to HK$4,235,000 for the same period in 2022[70] - Revenue from securities broking and futures broking was HK$2,005,000, down from HK$2,182,000, representing a decline of 8%[68] - Assets management investment management fee decreased to HK$668,000 from HK$746,000, reflecting a reduction of 10%[68] - Revenue from precious metals trading services fee dropped significantly to HK$80,000 from HK$231,000, a decline of 65%[68] - Corporate finance advisory fee was not recorded in the current period, compared to HK$152,000 in the previous period[68] - Total revenue from financing activities increased to HK$67,520,000, up from HK$59,642,000, marking an increase of 13%[73] - Margin clients revenue decreased to HK$2,450,000 from HK$3,077,000, a decline of 20%[73] - Money lending revenue increased slightly to HK$36,371,000 from HK$35,223,000, an increase of 3%[73] - Financial institutions and other sources revenue rose significantly to HK$6,569,000 from HK$1,824,000, an increase of 261%[73] - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Group reported segment revenue for Financing at HK$47,237,000, an increase from HK$33,153,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of approximately 42%[91] - The Properties investment segment generated revenue of HK$15,404,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HK$12,170,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of about 27%[91] Cash Flow and Equity - The Group's net cash from operating activities was HK$61,151,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HK$70,242,000 in the previous year[37] - As of September 30, 2023, the Group's total equity was HK$2,757,055,000, slightly down from HK$2,761,140,000 as of the same date in 2022[18] - The Group's cash used in financing activities was HK$57,487,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to cash inflow of HK$2,839,000 in the same period of 2022[22] Staffing and Employee Costs - Employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2023, totaled approximately HK$7.02 million, accounting for 10.4% of the Group's revenue, compared to 11.8% in the same period of 2022[2] - The Group employed approximately 39 staff as of September 30, 2023, a decrease from 41 employees as of September 30, 2022[2] - The Group's total staff costs for the six months ended 30 September 2023 were HK$7,017,000, slightly down from HK$7,040,000 in the same period of 2022[137] Investments and Acquisitions - The Group did not have any plans for material investment in capital assets aside from what was disclosed in the report[95] - No significant acquisitions or disposals were made by the Group during the six months ended September 30, 2023[98] - There were no material acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries and affiliated companies during the six months ended September 30, 2023[121] Tax and Financial Obligations - The Group recognized tax losses of approximately HK$64,483,000 available for offsetting against future taxable profits as of 30 September 2023[155] - The Group has recognized tax losses of approximately HK$64,483,000, which can be carried forward indefinitely[174] - The Group's financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, indicating confidence in meeting financial obligations[2] Board and Governance - There were changes in the Board of Directors, with Mr. Mo Guiheng resigning as an executive director effective August 24, 2023[116] - The interests of directors and chief executives in shares and debentures were disclosed as required by the SFO[106] - The Company maintains compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Companies[107] Market and Operational Insights - The Group's revenue from external customers by geographical market is primarily derived from Hong Kong, Macau, and the People's Republic of China[144] - The Group's operating segments include broking, assets management, and properties investment, with significant contributions from each segment[144] - The report does not indicate any new product or technology developments during the reporting period[120] Loan and Credit Management - The total loans receivables, after expected credit loss (ECL), amounted to HK$640,514,000 as of 30 September 2023[161] - The repayment period for loans ranges from 3 months to 30 years, with interest rates assessed on a case-by-case basis[163] - The Group has established a Credit Committee to oversee credit and lending strategies, comprising two executive directors and members from compliance and accounting departments[165] - The interest on bank borrowings for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$2,543,000, slightly up from HK$2,442,000 in the previous period[168] - The Group's loans receivables include corporate structured loans with an interest rate of 18% and mortgage loans with rates ranging from 5.25% to 24%[163] - The loan receivables on demand were HK$341,472,000, down from HK$365,206,000[193] - The loan receivables within one year increased to HK$356,172,000 from HK$303,901,000[193] - The loan receivables in more than one year but not more than two years decreased significantly to HK$2,980,000 from HK$42,171,000[193] - The loan receivables in more than two years but not more than five years increased to HK$8,915,000 from HK$7,902,000[193] - The loan receivables in more than five years slightly decreased to HK$38,307,000 from HK$39,498,000[193]
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