Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Group reported revenue of HK$4,580,000, an increase of 6.4% compared to HK$4,305,000 for the same period in 2022[12]. - The loss before taxation for the period was HK$7,570,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HK$14,976,000 in the previous year, representing a reduction of 49.3%[12]. - Loss per share for the period was HK$0.60, compared to HK$1.18 for the same period last year, showing an improvement of 49.2%[12]. - The total loss for the period was HK$7,570,000, a significant improvement from the loss of HK$14,976,000 in the previous year, reflecting a 49.3% decrease[53]. - The Group recorded a net loss of approximately HK$7,570,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2023, a decrease from a net loss of approximately HK$14,976,000 in the corresponding period last year[104]. Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Group's cash and cash equivalents increased to HK$7,113,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HK$4,323,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of 64.5%[13]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period rose to HK$7,113,000, up from HK$4,809,000, marking an increase of 48%[19]. - The Group maintained cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$7.1 million as of 30 September 2023, up from HK$4.3 million for the year ended 31 March 2023[104]. - The Group's financial statements indicate a net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period of HK$2,790,000, compared to HK$859,000 in the previous year, showing a rise of 224%[19]. Equity and Assets - The net asset value per share decreased to HK$0.065 from HK$0.071, indicating a decline of 8.5%[13]. - The Group's total equity as of September 30, 2023, was HK$82,554,000, down from HK$90,124,000 as of March 31, 2023, a decrease of 8.4%[13]. - The net asset value decreased by 8.3% from HK$90.1 million to HK$82.6 million, outperforming the Hang Seng Index which decreased by 12.7% during the same period[104]. - The market value of listed equity securities decreased to HK$74,666,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HK$83,365,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a decline of 10.4%[56]. - The fair value of unlisted equity securities decreased to HK$650,000 as of September 30, 2023, from HK$2,360,000 as of March 31, 2023, a decline of 72.5%[56]. Income and Expenses - Administrative and other operating expenses were reduced to HK$2,068,000, down 26.7% from HK$2,821,000 in the prior year[12]. - The Group recorded other income of HK$49,000, which was not present in the previous year[12]. - Dividend income from listed equity investments for the six months ended 30 September 2023 was HK$4,580,000, compared to HK$4,305,000 in 2022, reflecting a growth of 6.4%[38]. - The investment management fee paid to a related company was HK$668,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, down from HK$746,000 in 2022, a decrease of 10.5%[47]. - The total staff costs for the period were HK$350,000, slightly up from HK$344,000 in the previous year, reflecting a 1.7% increase[47]. Investment Strategy - The Group's financial performance is primarily attributed to its investment holding activities, with all consolidated revenue generated from the Hong Kong market[38]. - The Group plans to invest in relatively high-yield listed securities while maintaining sufficient liquidity for future investment opportunities[121]. - The Group will adopt a cautious and pragmatic investment approach to enhance returns for shareholders[121]. - The Group's short-term strategy focuses on trading listed securities based on market sentiment while maintaining sufficient dividend levels for operations[107]. - The Group plans to balance listed and unlisted investments for better returns and maintain liquidity for future opportunities[107]. Market Conditions - The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a total of 0.5% during the second and third quarters of 2023, with rates now at the highest level since 2001, between 5.25% and 5.5%[111]. - The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a total of 0.5% in Q2 and Q3 2023, marking the 11th increase since March 2022, bringing rates to the highest level since 2001 at 5.25%–5.5%[113]. - U.S. inflation decreased from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.7% in September 2023, indicating moderate economic growth[113]. - The U.S. GDP growth for Q3 2023 was 4.9%, surpassing market expectations of 4.5%[113]. - The Hong Kong Stock Index (HSI) decreased sharply by approximately 13% from 20,400 at the end of March 2023 to 17,809 at the end of September 2023, affected by U.S. interest rate hikes and property sector defaults[117]. Related Companies and Investments - The Group has not disclosed major customer information as a substantial portion of income is derived from investments, making such disclosures not meaningful[39]. - The Group's top ten listed investments and one unlisted investment represented a significant portion of its net assets as of September 30, 2023[125]. - The Group holds 50,000 shares in CKH Holdings, representing 0.001% interest, and derived a dividend income of approximately HK$141,000 for the period ended 30 September 2023[135]. - The Group holds 5,800,265 shares in PCCW, representing 0.075% interest, and derived a dividend income of approximately HK$2,205,000 for the period ended 30 September 2023[141]. - The Group holds 820,000 shares in China Construction Bank, representing 0.0003% interest, and received approximately HK$309,000 in dividend income for the period ended September 30, 2023[151][153].
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