However , due to the new hong kong accounting standards which came into effect during the current fiscal year , certain non - recurring expenditure of approximately hk 73 . 6 million , which is the expenditure on the acquisition of certain business database in relation to the setting up of two new prc joint ventures , was included this year . as a result , net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by hk 64 . 0 million to hk 131 . 4 million as compared to previous year
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However , due to the new hong kong accounting standards which came into effect during the current fiscal year , certain non - recurring expenditure of approximately hk $ 73 . 6 million , which is the expenditure on the acquisition of certain business database in relation to the setting up of two new prc joint ventures , was included this year . as a result , net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by hk $ 64 . 0 million to hk $ 131 . 4 million as compared to previous year