Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HK$99,003,000, a significant increase from HK$6,894,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of approximately 1,356%[9] - Gross loss for the period was HK$24,932,000, compared to a gross loss of HK$165,000 in the prior year, indicating a substantial increase in losses[9] - Profit before tax for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HK$1,999,000, a turnaround from a loss of HK$14,200,000 in the same period of 2022[9] - Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the period was HK$1,828,000, compared to a loss of HK$14,201,000 in the previous year, marking a significant improvement[9] - Total comprehensive income attributable to owners for the year was HK$5,805,000, compared to a total comprehensive loss of HK$13,471,000 in the prior year[10] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HK$0.01, compared to a loss per share of HK$0.03 in the same period of 2022[10] - The Group reported a net gain of approximately HK$1,828,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023[31] - The Group recorded a profit of approximately HK$1.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of approximately HK$14.2 million for the same period in 2022[127] Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ended December 31, 2023, revenue from internet advertising agency services was HK$98,805,000, a significant increase from HK$5,122,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of approximately 1,829%[54] - Revenue from the digitalization empowerment platform business was HK$198,000, down from HK$1,772,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline of about 89%[54] - Total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HK$99,003,000, compared to HK$6,894,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 1,356%[54] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HK$7,526,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, an improvement from HK$15,392,000 in the same period of 2022[23] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HK$7,101,000 from HK$3,736,000 year-over-year, indicating a growth of approximately 90%[23] - Current assets decreased to HK$132,432,000 as of December 31, 2023, down from HK$148,643,000 as of June 30, 2023, indicating a reduction in liquidity[13] - As of December 31, 2023, the Group's cash and bank balances totaled approximately HK$7.1 million, down from HK$30 million as of June 30, 2023[129] Assets and Liabilities - Trade receivables increased to HK$58,527,000 as of December 31, 2023, from HK$35,359,000 as of June 30, 2023, reflecting improved collection efforts[13] - As of December 31, 2023, current liabilities decreased to HK$105,889,000 from HK$135,825,000 as of June 30, 2023, representing a reduction of approximately 22%[15] - Net current assets increased significantly to HK$26,543,000 from HK$10,497,000, marking an increase of approximately 153%[15] - Total equity rose to HK$28,614,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to HK$13,497,000 at the end of June 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 112%[17] - The Group's outstanding interest-bearing borrowings as of December 31, 2023, amounted to HK$5.2 million, an increase from HK$4.7 million as of June 30, 2023[134] Operational Efficiency and Future Outlook - The Company continues to focus on enhancing its operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities to drive future growth[7] - The Group's ability to continue as a going concern will depend on generating adequate financing and operating cash flows in the near future[43] - Significant uncertainties exist regarding the Group's ability to achieve its plans and measures for future financing and cash flow generation[40] - The directors believe that the Group will be able to finance its future working capital and repayment needs through equity financing and long-term debt financing[39] Share Capital and Financing Activities - Share capital increased to HK$5,856,000 as of December 31, 2023, from HK$5,080,000 at the end of June 2023, representing a growth of approximately 15%[17] - The company generated HK$9,436,000 from financing activities during the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to no cash generated in the same period of 2022[23] - On November 15, 2023, the Company entered into subscription agreements to issue 77,600,000 shares at a subscription price of HK$0.12 per share, completed on December 29, 2023[144] - The gross proceeds from the issuance of shares are estimated to be HK$9,312,000, with net proceeds of approximately HK$9,112,000, intended for general working capital and future business development[145] Cost Management - The cost of sales amounted to approximately HK$123.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, which increased by approximately 16.4 times compared to HK$7.1 million for the same period in 2022[111] - The sales cost for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HK$123.9 million, an increase of about 16.4 times compared to HK$7.1 million for the same period in 2022[115] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 80%, from HK$13.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022, to approximately HK$2.7 million for the same period in 2023[119] Employee and Workforce Information - Total staff costs for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were approximately HK$1.6 million, a decrease of approximately HK$2 million compared to HK$3.6 million for the same period in 2022[159] - The group had a workforce of 22 employees as of December 31, 2023, unchanged from June 30, 2023[159] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Group's accounting policies remain consistent with those presented in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023[42] - The directors are not aware of any competing business interests during the reporting period[195] - There were no significant capital commitments or contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2023[151][155] Market and Product Development - The Group successfully launched a new generation of "Million Stars Promotion Machine" in June 2023, which integrates cashier, sales, inventory, and marketing management functions[106] - The digitalization empowerment platform aims to tap into the advertising market in Mainland China, incorporating both online and offline functions[98] - The "Million Stars Promotion Machine" has been well received in the market since its launch, providing convenience for mobile payments[99] - The Group is committed to product development and business expansion, consolidating existing businesses while seeking new opportunities[106]
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