Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company's revenue was approximately HKD 15.3 million, a decrease of 23.0% compared to HKD 19.9 million for the same period in 2022[15]. - The group's net profit for the reporting period was approximately HKD 1.7 million, a decrease of 79.9% compared to approximately HKD 8.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022[17]. - The company reported a net profit of HKD 1,747,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decline of 79% from HKD 8,679,000 in the previous year[68]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was HKD 0.17, compared to HKD 0.87 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decrease of 80%[68]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 1,747,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 10,323,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a significant decline[91][93][102]. Revenue Breakdown - Commission income from the brokerage business decreased by 32.7% to approximately HKD 3.1 million, accounting for 20.2% of total revenue[8]. - Interest income from margin financing services decreased by 26.5% to approximately HKD 10.6 million, accounting for 69.3% of total revenue[10]. - Commission income from placement and underwriting services increased by 90.9% to approximately HKD 1.6 million, accounting for 10.5% of total revenue[11]. - Total revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 4,691,000, down from HKD 5,429,000 in 2022, a decrease of about 13.6%[86]. - Margin financing services generated revenue of HKD 10,602,000, a decrease of 26.5% from HKD 14,433,000 in the prior year[91][93]. Market Conditions - The average daily trading volume in the securities market for the first three quarters of 2023 was HKD 109.7 billion, a decrease of 12% compared to the same period in 2022[5]. - Total funds raised in the securities market for the first three quarters of 2023 amounted to HKD 99.2 billion, a decrease of 49% compared to the same period in 2022[6]. Cost Management - The company aims to control operating costs and effectively utilize financial resources to improve cost efficiency and profitability amid adverse investment conditions[14]. - Other operating expenses decreased by 3.2% to approximately HKD 2.8 million, primarily due to reduced information service expenses and settlement and brokerage transaction fees, consistent with a decrease in trading volume[16]. - The total employee costs for the six months were HKD 4,738,000, slightly down from HKD 4,975,000 in the prior year[96]. Financial Position - As of September 30, 2023, the group's cash and bank deposits totaled approximately HKD 205.1 million, an increase from approximately HKD 132.1 million as of March 31, 2023[20]. - The group's net current assets as of September 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 350.2 million, an increase of about HKD 2.5 million from approximately HKD 347.7 million as of March 31, 2023[20]. - The company’s total assets amounted to HKD 498,618,000, a slight decrease from HKD 515,563,000 as of March 31, 2023[70]. - The company's current liabilities were HKD 148,426,000, down from HKD 167,886,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating improved liquidity[70]. - The net asset value of the company as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 353,715,000, an increase from HKD 351,968,000 as of March 31, 2023[70]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2023, Mr. Li Qing Song holds 750,000,000 shares, representing 75% of the company's equity[47]. - The controlling shareholders have committed to a non-competition agreement effective from the listing date, ensuring no direct or indirect competition with the company's core business[43]. - The company has a significant ownership structure, with 75% of shares held by the controlling shareholders and their affiliates[51]. Future Plans - The company plans to explore new collaborations with other financial service providers in Hong Kong and expand its customer base[14]. - The group plans to utilize unspent proceeds for office renovations, workforce expansion, and IT system upgrades by the end of 2026[33]. - The group has adopted a conservative approach to utilize net proceeds effectively, postponing expansion plans until the global economic environment stabilizes[34]. Compliance and Governance - The controlling shareholders have confirmed compliance with the non-competition agreement throughout the reporting period[44]. - The financing agreement I is subject to periodic review by HSBC, ensuring ongoing financial oversight[56]. - The company has established a clear governance structure with significant shareholding concentration among key individuals[52]. Impairment and Receivables - The company recognized impairment losses of HKD 8,175,000 for receivables from securities trading, a substantial increase from HKD 800,000 in the previous year[100]. - The provision for impairment losses on receivables increased to HKD 15,554,000 as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 7,379,000 as of March 31, 2023[112]. - The company reported a decrease in accounts receivable, which fell to HKD 71,605,000 from HKD 555,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant improvement in cash collection[73]. Cash Flow - Operating cash flow before changes in working capital for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 6,648,000, down from HKD 11,753,000 in 2022, representing a decrease of approximately 43.5%[73]. - Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 73,796,000, compared to HKD 16,953,000 in 2022, indicating a significant increase of approximately 335.5%[73]. - Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 205,077,000 from HKD 119,373,000, reflecting a growth of approximately 71.7%[73].
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