LIPPO CHINA RESOURCES LIMITED 力 寶 華 潤 有 限 公 司 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公佈之內容概不負責，對其準確 性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公佈全部或任何部份內容而產生或 因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 茲提述本公司日期為2017年12月19日及2018年10月12日之公佈，內容乃有關 Skyscraper Realty Limited（「Skyscraper」，力寶有限公司（「力寶」）之直接全資 附屬公司及本公司之控股股東（定義見上市規則））抵押本公司之普通股股份（「股 份」）予富邦銀行（香港）有限公司（「貸款人」），作為貸款人授予力寶之若干融 資之抵押品（「押記」）。本公司已獲Skyscraper通知，押記於2025年4月7日獲解 除。 於本公佈日期，Skyscraper擁有689,018,438股股份，約佔本公司已發行股份之 74.99%，並在上述解除押記後，Skyscraper持有之股份慨無作出任何抵押。 （於香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：156） 內幕消息公佈 解除控股股東作出之股份押記 本公佈 ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 775,302,000, representing an increase of 4.83% compared to HKD 739,438,000 in 2023[4] - The total profit for the year was HKD 474,594,000, up from HKD 430,120,000 in the previous year, marking an increase of 10.31%[4] - The net loss for the year was HKD 708,763,000, compared to a loss of HKD 184,764,000 in 2023, indicating a significant increase in losses[4] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the year was HKD 0.74, compared to HKD 0.16 in 2023[4] - The company reported a total loss before tax of HKD 185,960,000 for the period[17] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 8,735,000 for 2024, compared to a net loss of HKD 9,771,000 in 2023, indicating an improvement in financial performance[24] - The company recorded a consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 684 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 146 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[35] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 2,945,425,000 from HKD 3,185,187,000, a decline of 7.53%[6] - Current assets also decreased to HKD 558,582,000 from HKD 791,143,000, representing a decrease of 29.29%[6] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 1,431,079,000 from HKD 1,148,807,000, reflecting a rise of 24.61%[7] - The company's equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 1,776,800,000 from HKD 2,495,761,000, a decline of 28.87%[7] - The total assets of the group amounted to 3,504,007 thousand HKD, with total liabilities of 1,431,079 thousand HKD[16] - Total assets were valued at HKD 3,976,330,000, while total liabilities amounted to HKD 1,151,807,000[17] - As of December 31, 2024, the group's total assets amounted to HKD 3,500,000,000, down from HKD 4,000,000,000 in 2023[56] - The group's total liabilities increased to HKD 1,400,000,000 as of December 31, 2024, compared to HKD 1,200,000,000 in 2023[56] Revenue Segments - The total revenue for the healthcare services segment was 727,796 thousand HKD, with a segment loss of 34,755 thousand HKD[16] - Revenue from the food manufacturing segment was HKD 348,155,000, up from HKD 324,523,000, reflecting a growth of 7.31%[21] - The restaurant operations segment generated revenue of HKD 376,103,000, compared to HKD 359,901,000, marking a 4.45% increase[21] - Total revenue from customer contracts for the year ending December 31, 2024, is HKD 737,124,000, an increase from HKD 697,279,000 in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 5.7%[22] - Revenue from food manufacturing business for 2024 is HKD 348,155,000, up from HKD 324,523,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of about 7.3%[22] - Restaurant operations revenue for 2024 is HKD 376,103,000, compared to HKD 359,901,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 4.5%[22] - Revenue from a major customer in the food business amounted to HKD 119,811,000, an increase from HKD 114,667,000 in 2023[20] Expenses - The company reported a significant increase in administrative expenses to HKD 409,194,000 from HKD 399,602,000, an increase of 2.96%[4] - Other operating expenses rose to HKD 181 million, up from HKD 145 million in 2023, mainly due to increased legal and professional fees[36] - Total employee costs for 2024 amount to HKD 297,412,000, slightly up from HKD 289,919,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase in operational expenses[25] Fair Value and Investments - The fair value loss on investment properties was HKD 37,162,000, compared to a loss of HKD 25,684,000 in 2023[4] - The group reported a fair value loss of 37,162 thousand HKD on investment properties during the reporting period[16] - The fair value loss on financial instruments for 2024 is HKD 63,299,000, compared to a gain of HKD 19,912,000 in 2023, highlighting a significant negative shift[25] - The net fair value loss from securities investments was HKD 66,000,000, compared to a gain of HKD 20,000,000 in 2023, resulting in a loss of HKD 55,000,000 for the year[39] - As of December 31, 2024, the financial and securities investment portfolio decreased to HKD 792,000,000 from HKD 1,057,000,000 in 2023[40] Corporate Governance - The company is committed to high-quality corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards[64] - An audit committee has been established, consisting of two independent non-executive directors and one non-executive director, to review accounting principles and financial reporting matters[65] - The independent auditor, Ernst & Young, confirmed that the financial figures in the preliminary announcement are consistent with the group's financial report for the year ending December 31, 2024[66] Dividends - The company did not recommend any final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, consistent with 2023[31] - The company has decided not to recommend any final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024, consistent with the previous year[62]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公佈之內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公佈全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 力 寶 華 潤 有 限 公 司 （於香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：156） 內幕消息公佈 盈利警告 本公佈乃力寶華潤有限公司（「本公司」，連同其附屬公司，合稱「本集團」） 根據香港聯合交易所有限公司證券上市規則（「上市規則」）第 13.09 條及內 幕消息條文（定義見上市規則）而作出。 本公司之董事會（「董事會」）謹此通知本公司之股東（「股東」）及有意投資 者，根據本公司現有之資料，預期本集團於截至2024年12月31日止年度（「本 年度」）之按公平值計入損益（「按公平值計入損益」）之財務工具可能錄得公 平值虧損淨額約60,000,000港元（而截至2023年12月31日止年度（「上一年度」） 則錄得公平值收益淨額約20,000,000港元）以及固定資產之減值虧損撥備約 80,000,000港元（上一年度 – 無）。 根據本公司現有之資料，董事會預期本集團於本年度可能錄得之股東應佔綜 合虧損約6 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公佈之內容概不負責，對其準確性或 完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公佈全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該 等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 力寶華潤有限公司（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）宣佈，本公司將於 2025 年 3 月 28 日星期五假座香港金鐘道 89 號力寶中心二座 40 樓舉行董事會會議，藉以（其中包括） 批准本公司及其附屬公司截至 2024 年 12 月 31 日止年度之綜合全年業績公佈，以及考慮擬 派末期股息之建議（如適用）。 承董事會命 力寶華潤有限公司 秘書 陸苑芬 香港，2025 年 3 月 18 日 於本公佈日期，本公司董事會由九名董事組成，包括執行董事李棕博士（主席）、李聯煒先生 （副主席）、李國輝先生（行政總裁）、李小龍先生及李江先生，非執行董事陳念良先生，以及 獨立非執行董事梁英傑先生、容夏谷先生及吳敏燕女士。 LIPPO CHINA RESOURCES LIMITED 力寶華潤有限公司 （於香港註冊成立之有限公司） (股份代號： 156) 董事會召開日期 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公佈的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示概不就因本公佈全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴 該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 LIPPO CHINA RESOURCES LIMITED 力 寶 華 潤 有 限 公 司 （於香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：156） 更改股份過戶登記處 力寶華潤有限公司 (「本公司」) 之董事會宣佈自2025年3月1日起，本公司之股份過戶 登記處將更改為： 卓佳證券登記有限公司 香港夏慤道 16 號 遠東金融中心 17 樓 電話 : (852) 2980 1333 傳真 : (852) 2810 8185 由 2025 年 3 月 1 日起，有關本公司之股份過戶登記手續將由卓佳證券登記有限公司辦 理。 於 2025 年 2 月 28 日下午 4 時 30 分後仍未領取之股票, 將可於 2025 年 3 月 3 日 起從卓佳證券登記有限公司領取。 承董事會命 力寶華潤有限公司 行政總裁 李國輝 香港，2025 年 1 月 27 日 於本公佈日期，本公司董事會由九名董事組成，包括執行董事李棕博士（ ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 374,147,000, an increase of 6.3% from HKD 350,352,000 in the same period of 2023[3]. - Total profit for the period was HKD 231,496,000, compared to HKD 196,637,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 17.7%[3]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 150,922,000 for the period, which is a significant increase from a loss of HKD 78,972,000 in 2023[5]. - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.15, compared to HKD 0.06 in the previous year, indicating a worsening financial position[3]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 187,600,000, compared to a total comprehensive loss of HKD 125,114,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 49.9% increase in losses year-over-year[10]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 137,289,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 59,146,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a worsening financial performance[10]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 3,090,472,000, down from HKD 3,185,187,000 at the end of 2023[7]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 834,188,000 from HKD 499,379,000, indicating a rise in short-term financial obligations[8]. - The company's total equity attributable to owners was HKD 2,637,862,000 as of June 30, 2024, down from HKD 3,023,035,000 as of January 1, 2024, reflecting a decrease of 12.8%[10]. - The total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 1,151,807,000, with allocated liabilities of HKD 802,251,000[36]. - As of June 30, 2024, the company's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by HKD 123,399,000, but management believes it has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations over the next 12 months[17]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were HKD 17,014,000, a decrease of 55.2% from HKD 37,899,000 in the same period of 2023[13]. - The company incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 11,893,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a negligible outflow of HKD 324,000 in the same period of 2023[13]. - The company raised HKD 60,000,000 from bank and other loans during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 24,486,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a significant increase in financing activities[13]. - The company’s bank loans amounted to HKD 690,226,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 644,832,000 at the end of 2023, indicating a rise of approximately 7.0%[58]. Segment Performance - The property investment segment generated revenue of HKD 8,477 million, while the financial investment segment reported HKD 2,257 million[23]. - The food business segment achieved revenue of HKD 347,617 million, contributing significantly to the overall performance[23]. - The healthcare services segment reported a loss of HKD 2,718 million, indicating challenges in this area[23]. - Revenue from customer contracts in the food manufacturing segment was HKD 166,400,000, while restaurant operations generated HKD 179,479,000, contributing to a total of HKD 345,879,000 from customer contracts[42]. Market and Economic Conditions - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to improve future performance[3]. - The company faced challenges in the operating environment due to high interest rates and changing consumer behaviors, impacting the retail and food sectors in Hong Kong[85]. - The overall economic conditions remain challenging, influenced by persistent core inflation and geopolitical tensions[85]. - The economic outlook for China is expected to strengthen, although the property market may take longer to recover[106]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[52]. - The board of directors' remuneration was adjusted from HKD 22,100 to HKD 22,900 per month starting April 1, 2024[115]. - The company has established an audit committee to review accounting principles and financial reporting matters for the six months ending June 30, 2024[124]. - The board of directors is committed to high-quality corporate governance practices to enhance investor confidence[125].

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 374,147,000, representing an increase of 6.8% compared to HKD 350,352,000 for the same period in 2023[1]. - Total profit for the period was HKD 231,496,000, up from HKD 196,637,000, marking a growth of 17.7% year-over-year[1]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 150,922,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of HKD 78,972,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a deterioration in performance[2]. - The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was HKD 0.15, compared to HKD 0.06 for the same period in 2023[1]. - The group incurred a pre-tax loss of HKD 148,793,000 for the reporting period[8]. - The company reported a net loss before tax of HKD 51,745,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 29,066,000 in the same period of 2023[14]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 3,090,472,000 as of June 30, 2024, down from HKD 3,185,187,000 as of December 31, 2023[3]. - Current liabilities increased significantly to HKD 834,188,000 from HKD 499,379,000, reflecting a rise in bank loans and lease liabilities[4]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents stood at HKD 291,831,000, a decrease from HKD 301,604,000 at the end of 2023[3]. - The total equity attributable to the company's equity holders decreased to HKD 2,637,862,000 from HKD 2,824,523,000, indicating a decline in shareholder value[4]. - The company’s total assets as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 3,801,261 million, with total liabilities amounting to HKD 1,163,399 million[10]. - The group recorded a consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 137 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 59 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to fair value losses on financial instruments[23]. Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 374,147,000, with significant contributions from the food business segment at HKD 347,617,000[8]. - The food manufacturing business generated revenue of HKD 166,400 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 158,454 million in the same period of 2023, indicating a growth of approximately 8.5%[10]. - The restaurant operations revenue increased to HKD 179,479 million in the first half of 2024, up from HKD 169,020 million in the previous year, reflecting a growth of about 6.9%[10]. - Total revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 352,360,000, an increase from HKD 333,717,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 5.5%[11]. - Revenue from food manufacturing business reached HKD 166,400,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 158,454,000 in 2023, indicating a year-on-year increase of about 5.9%[11]. - Restaurant operations generated revenue of HKD 179,479,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, up from HKD 169,020,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 6.5%[11]. Expenses and Costs - The company’s administrative expenses rose to HKD 210,572,000 from HKD 185,994,000, reflecting increased operational costs[1]. - Employee costs increased to HKD 154,950,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from HKD 134,476,000 in 2023, representing a rise of approximately 15.3%[14]. - Other operating expenses rose to HKD 95 million in the current period, compared to HKD 72 million in 2023, driven by sales and distribution costs, utilities, and professional fees[23]. Investments and Fair Value - The company reported a fair value loss of HKD 51,745,000 on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss for the period[1]. - The group recorded a net fair value loss of HKD 52,000,000 from securities investments in the current period, compared to a gain of HKD 29,000,000 in 2023, resulting in a loss of HKD 43,000,000 for the current period[26]. - The fair value of GSH stock securities held by the group was HKD 69,000,000, representing approximately 11.1% of the total financial assets at fair value[27]. - The group confirmed an unrealized fair value loss of HKD 9,000,000 on GSH investments during the current period[27]. - The fair value of investments classified as "fair value through other comprehensive income" was HKD 48,000,000 as of June 30, 2024, slightly down from HKD 49,000,000 on December 31, 2023[30]. Corporate Governance - The company is committed to high-quality corporate governance practices to enhance investor confidence[40]. - The board of directors consists of nine members, including executive and independent directors[40]. - The company believes it has complied with the corporate governance code as of June 30, 2024[40]. Market and Economic Environment - The overall economic environment in Hong Kong remains challenging, with consumer behavior affected by high inflation and interest rates, impacting retail and food businesses[22]. - The outlook for global growth remains stable, with Singapore's GDP growth forecast narrowed to between 2.0% and 3.0% for 2024[36].

Financial Performance - The group recorded a consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 146 million for the year, a decrease from a loss of HKD 278 million in 2022, primarily due to improved performance in the food business and fair value gains on financial instruments [11]. - Revenue from the food business segment increased to HKD 687 million, up 23% from HKD 560 million in 2022, driven by a 24% increase in retail sales from coffee shops and restaurants [13]. - The group recorded a net fair value gain of HKD 20 million from securities investments, a turnaround from a loss of HKD 105 million in 2022 [8]. - The financial and securities investment business reported a profit of HKD 32,000,000 for the year, compared to a loss of HKD 97,000,000 in 2022 [37]. - The group's total revenue from financial and securities investment business for the year reached HKD 18,000,000, up from HKD 15,000,000 in 2022 [37]. Operational Developments - The group opened three new dining outlets in Hong Kong during the year, contributing to a significant 34% increase in revenue from the Hong Kong food retail business [13]. - Healthway Group expanded its network by establishing seven new clinics and acquiring six clinics during the year [41]. - The group continues to face challenges in the food business due to intense competition, labor shortages, and rising operational costs, despite some improvements in performance [13]. Investment and Asset Management - The group's financial and securities investment portfolio was valued at HKD 1,057 million as of December 31, 2023, down from HKD 1,370 million in 2022 [15]. - The group redeemed HKD 19,000,000 of its investment in Quantedge, reducing its fair value investment in Quantedge to HKD 42,000,000, representing approximately 5.6% and 1.1% of the group's total financial assets and total assets, respectively [39]. - The fair value of the group's investment in GenieBiome Holdings Limited (GB) was HKD 18,000,000, accounting for about 36.0% and 0.4% of the group's total financial assets and total assets, respectively [40]. Financial Position and Debt - The capital debt ratio as of December 31, 2023, was 24.8%, down from 28.6% on December 31, 2022 [44]. - The total bank and other loans decreased to HKD 645,000,000 as of December 31, 2023, down from HKD 863,000,000 in 2022, representing a reduction of approximately 25.3% [67]. - The total capital commitments of the group amounted to HKD 88,000,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 121,000,000 in 2022 [45]. Employee and Compensation - The group had 815 full-time employees as of December 31, 2023, an increase from 740 employees in 2022, reflecting a growth of about 10.1% [70]. - Employee costs, including director remuneration, totaled HKD 290,000,000 for the year, compared to HKD 283,000,000 in 2022, indicating a rise of approximately 2.5% [70]. - The company is committed to providing competitive compensation packages, including medical insurance and retirement benefits, to maintain its competitiveness in the market [70]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors includes experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in finance and management, enhancing corporate governance [64]. - The company has no significant contingent liabilities or unencumbered assets as of the end of the fiscal year, indicating a strong financial position [69]. - The company is committed to high-quality corporate governance practices and has adhered to the corporate governance code during the year [177]. - The board has established three committees: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Nomination Committee to oversee specific matters [185]. Franchise and Business Expansion - The company has established a franchise agreement for Maxx Coffee in Singapore, granting exclusive rights for ten years with an option to extend for another five years [113]. - The Maxx Coffee franchise agreement allows for a royalty fee of 2.5% of monthly net sales for the first ten years, increasing to 3.5% thereafter [114]. - The Chatterbox franchise agreements enable franchisees to leverage the franchisor's expertise to expand food retail operations under the "Chatterbox Café" and "Chatterbox Express" brands in Hong Kong [129]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company has identified major risks and uncertainties that may affect its financial condition and operational performance, detailed in the risk management report [170]. - The independent auditor has confirmed that the related transactions were conducted on fair and reasonable terms in the interest of shareholders [130]. - The company has complied with the relevant laws and regulations that significantly impact its business and operations [156].

Financial Performance - The company's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 739,438,000, representing a 21.7% increase from HKD 607,392,000 in 2022[3] - The total profit before tax for the year was a loss of HKD 185,960,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 320,005,000 in the previous year, indicating a 42.0% reduction in losses[3] - The net loss for the year was HKD 184,764,000, compared to a net loss of HKD 316,522,000 in 2022, reflecting a 41.5% decrease in losses[3] - The company's basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 0.16, improved from HKD 0.30 in the previous year[3] - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 185,960,000 for the year, compared to a loss in the previous year[27] - The company recorded a consolidated loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 146 million for the year, a decrease from a loss of HKD 278 million in 2022, primarily due to improved performance in the food business and fair value gains on financial instruments[55] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the food business segment amounted to HKD 687,261,000, with sales to a single customer contributing approximately HKD 114,667,000, up from HKD 91,801,000 in 2022[29] - Total revenue from customer contracts for the year ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 697,279,000, an increase from HKD 571,507,000 in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 22%[39] - Revenue from food manufacturing business reached HKD 324,523,000, while restaurant operations generated HKD 359,901,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023[39] - The food business segment generated revenue of HKD 687 million, a 22% increase from HKD 560 million in 2022, driven by retail and manufacturing[56] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets decreased to HKD 3,185,187,000 from HKD 3,293,787,000, a decline of 3.3%[7] - The total assets of the company as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 3,976,330,000, with total liabilities amounting to HKD 1,151,807,000[27] - The company’s total liabilities amounted to HKD 1,369,002,000, with allocated liabilities across various segments including property and healthcare[32] - Non-current liabilities increased to HKD 652,428,000 from HKD 450,592,000, representing a 44.7% increase[9] - The total capital commitments of the group amounted to HKD 88,000,000 as of December 31, 2023, a decrease from HKD 121,000,000 as of December 31, 2022[89] Cash Flow and Expenditures - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 301,604,000 from HKD 652,761,000, a decline of 53.8%[7] - The company incurred capital expenditures of HKD 46,475,000 during the year, primarily in the food business segment[27] - Capital expenditure for the year was reported at HKD 37,126,000, with significant investments in the food business[32] Segment Performance - The healthcare services segment recorded a loss of HKD 2,708,000 for the year[27] - The investment property segment recorded total revenue of HKD 23 million, up from HKD 21 million in 2022, despite a fair value loss of HKD 26 million[60][67] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The board of directors is committed to high-quality corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with local and international standards[96] - The independent auditor confirmed that the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, are consistent with the group's financial report[101] Economic Context - Singapore's economy grew by 1.1% in 2023, a decrease from 3.8% in 2022, reflecting ongoing global economic challenges[54] - The company will continue to manage its business cautiously amid economic challenges, including local consumption and export growth slowdown, and tightening credit availability[91]

Revenue and Profitability - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 350,352,000, an increase from HKD 278,995,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of approximately 25.6%[92] - The total profit for the period was HKD 196,637,000, compared to HKD 141,252,000 in the previous year, indicating a year-on-year increase of about 39.2%[92] - Revenue from customer contracts amounted to HKD 333,717, compared to HKD 262,431 for the same period in 2022, indicating a year-over-year increase of about 27.2%[136] - Food business revenue grew by 29% to HKD 329,000,000 (2022: HKD 254,000,000), accounting for 94% of total revenue[188] - The property investment segment generated total revenue of HKD 12 million in the current period, up from HKD 10 million in 2022, with a profit of HKD 1 million compared to a loss of HKD 6 million in the previous year[49] Losses and Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of HKD 78,972,000 for the period, an improvement from a net loss of HKD 129,824,000 in the same period last year[92] - The loss attributable to equity holders of the company was HKD 59,146,000, compared to HKD 132,946,000 in the previous year, reflecting a significant reduction in losses[92] - The group recorded a shareholder attributable comprehensive loss of HKD 59 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 133 million for the same period in 2022, primarily due to fair value gains on financial instruments[48] - The company recorded other comprehensive losses of HKD 46,142 thousand for the period, compared to HKD 50,870 thousand in the prior year, a decrease of 9.5%[93] - The group recorded a loss of HKD 36,000,000 in the food business segment (2022: loss of HKD 67,000,000) due to a challenging operating environment[188] Financial Position and Assets - The company reported a total asset value of HKD 4,161,233 as of June 30, 2023, down from HKD 4,392,037 as of December 31, 2022, reflecting a decrease of approximately 5.3%[136] - The company's non-current assets decreased to HKD 3,185,720 thousand as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 3,293,787 thousand at the end of 2022, reflecting a decline of 3.3%[94] - Current assets totaled HKD 975,513 thousand, down from HKD 1,098,250 thousand at the end of 2022, a decrease of 11.2%[94] - The group had total assets of HKD 788,493,000 as of June 30, 2023, down from HKD 863,437,000 at the end of 2022[156] - The company’s equity attributable to shareholders was HKD 798,236 as of June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 821,898 at the end of 2022, showing a decrease of about 2.9%[136] Cash Flow and Financing - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 37,899 thousand, a significant improvement from a net outflow of HKD 101,855 thousand in the same period of 2022[100] - The financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 106,288 thousand, compared to a net outflow of HKD 63,218 thousand in the previous year[100] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 600,000,000 as of June 30, 2023 (2022: HKD 700,000,000)[197] - The company did not pay any dividends to shareholders during the current period, compared to HKD 41,341 thousand in the same period of 2022[100] - The company’s current liabilities decreased to HKD 832,028 thousand from HKD 918,410 thousand, a reduction of 9.4%[94] Investments and Securities - The financial and securities investment portfolio amounted to HKD 1,182 million, a decrease from HKD 1,370 million as of December 31, 2022[39] - The investment in equity securities was HKD 133 million as of June 30, 2023, down from HKD 235 million as of December 31, 2022[39] - The fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss decreased to HKD 640,302,000 as of June 30, 2023, from HKD 784,625,000 at the end of 2022[162] - The group reported a decrease in the fair value of investments classified as financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income to HKD 72 million, down from HKD 73 million at the end of 2022, with a fair value loss of HKD 18 million recognized during the period[61] - The group plans to complete further redemptions of approximately HKD 26 million from Ascapia in the second half of 2023[60] Operational Developments - The company opened a new "Chatterbox Café" in Sha Tin in July 2023, which has been well received[37] - The new concept store "Délifrance Bistro" was launched during the reporting period[37] - The company plans to open another "Chatterbox Café" in Kai Tak in the second half of 2023[37] - The company continues to focus on its food retail and manufacturing businesses[36] - The company is focusing on new product development and technology enhancements to drive future growth and improve operational efficiency[136] Economic and Market Conditions - The economic environment remains challenging, with a significant decline in transaction values in the Southeast Asian private equity market, but the group anticipates opportunities in defensive sectors like healthcare and essential consumption[63] - OUE Healthcare Limited announced a conditional delisting offer for Healthway, which may create potential synergies and cost-saving opportunities for the expanded group[62]