Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Group reported revenue from operations of approximately HK$25,623,000, a decrease of 15.9% compared to HK$30,163,000 for the same period last year[14]. - The Group's gross profit decreased to HK$2,337,000, down 62.2% from HK$6,184,000 for the same period of the previous year[14]. - The loss for the period slightly decreased to HK$12,210,000, compared to HK$13,376,000 for the same period last year, reflecting a reduction of 8.7%[14]. - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HK$25,623,000, a decrease of 15.9% compared to HK$30,163,000 for the same period in 2022[144]. - Gross profit for the same period was HK$2,337,000, down 62.2% from HK$6,184,000 in the previous year[144]. - Loss for the period was HK$12,210,000, slightly improved from a loss of HK$13,376,000 in the prior year, representing a reduction of 8.7%[144]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HK$10,857,000, compared to HK$8,978,000 in the same period last year[147]. - The company reported a significant increase in trade and other receivables, rising to HK$58,646,000 from HK$40,048,000, which is an increase of approximately 46%[149]. Business Strategy and Operations - The Group focused on e-commerce, brand management, and event management businesses to enhance clients' brands and increase sales during the review period[12]. - The Group's professional team provides comprehensive client services, including brand building marketing and online sales conversion through social media and e-commerce platforms[17]. - The Group coordinates livestream sales events where influencers promote clients' products, resulting in increased sales and traffic to clients' offerings[23]. - The Group established a subsidiary in Henan Province focused on livestreaming services and KOL marketing, enhancing its operational capabilities in the convergence media business[25]. - The Group's business strategy focuses on diversification and prudent financial management to achieve long-term sustainable growth and enhance shareholder value[47]. - The Group is focusing on its convergence media and e-commerce business segments, reallocating resources from traditional multimedia operations to enhance revenue streams[172]. - The Group is exploring the application of dry grinding and dry beneficiation technologies in the iron and steel industries, which is expected to improve profitability in the coming years[176]. Financial Position and Liquidity - As of 30 September 2023, total assets were approximately HK$76,774,000 and net liabilities were approximately HK$351,958,000, an increase from HK$63,619,000 and HK$341,101,000 as of 31 March 2023[56]. - The Group had bank balances and cash of approximately HK$2,017,000, down from approximately HK$7,363,000 as of 31 March 2023[57]. - Total borrowings were approximately HK$213,926,000, with 27.5% denominated in Hong Kong dollars and 72.5% in Renminbi[57]. - The gearing ratio was 60.8% as of 30 September 2023, down from 65.0% as of 31 March 2023, indicating improved financial stability[57]. - The liquidity ratio improved to 15.3% as of 30 September 2023, compared to 12.1% as of 31 March 2023, due to effective debt restructuring initiatives[57]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to approximately HK$2,017,000 from HK$7,363,000 as of 31 March 2023, raising concerns about the Group's ability to continue as a going concern[163]. - The Directors believe that, assuming the success of their plans, the Group will have sufficient working capital for at least 12 months from 30 September 2023[178]. Research and Development - During the reporting period, the Group incurred approximately HK$3,292,000 in research and development costs for its Dry Grinding and Dry Beneficiation Business, a decrease from approximately HK$4,002,000 in the same period last year[32]. - The Group's DGDB Technologies aim to contribute to environmental protection and energy conservation, aligning with national policies on carbon neutrality and emission reduction[38]. - The Group expects the DGDB Technologies to gradually generate diversified and stable cash flow in the current year[41]. - The Group is actively applying DGDB Technologies to tailings recycling, providing economic value while addressing environmental hazards associated with conventional tailing dams[40]. Legal and Compliance Matters - The company is involved in ongoing litigation regarding the breach of advertising license rights agreements, seeking refunds of overcharged license fees totaling RMB 12,468,300[93]. - A new legal proceeding was lodged against a defendant regarding the 2021 Advertising License Rights Agreement, seeking a refund of a deposit of RMB 5,300,000 (approximately HKD 5,685,000) and overcharged license fees of RMB 8,910,000 (approximately HKD 9,557,757)[94]. - The management believes that sufficient provisions have been made for the ongoing legal claims, indicating a proactive approach to potential financial impacts[97]. - The Group has adopted new accounting standards effective from April 1, 2023, including HKFRS 17 related to insurance contracts[184]. Share Capital and Financing - The company issued convertible bonds under a specific mandate amounting to RMB20,000,000 (approximately HK$23,256,000) at a 2% annual interest rate, with a maturity of three years[82]. - The gross proceeds from the subscription of the SM Convertible Bonds is RMB20,000,000, while the net proceeds are approximately RMB19,300,000 after deducting related costs[82]. - The company plans to allocate approximately RMB10,000,000 for business development, including RMB7,000,000 for the iron ore DGDB Business and RMB3,000,000 for multimedia technologies[82]. - The company issued HK$12,000,000 in GM Convertible Bonds, with net proceeds of approximately HK$11,945,000 fully utilised for general working capital[78]. - The company aims to establish a long-term strategic business partnership with the subscriber of the convertible bonds[84]. Market Outlook - The convergence media market is anticipated to recover as inflation pressures ease and consumer confidence improves, leading to increased online shopping activities[49]. - The management is optimistic about the recovery of the media market and expects an increase in online shopping activities and e-commerce live streaming revenue[53].
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