香港交易及結算所有限公司以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之任何損失承擔任何責任。 CL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 昌利（控股）有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：8098） 截至二零二五年三月三十一日止年度之全年業績公佈 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM的特色 GEM乃為較於聯交所上市的其他公司帶有更高投資風險的公司提供上市的市 場。有意投資者應了解投資於該等公司的潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳考慮後 方作出投資決定。GEM的較高風險及其他特色表示GEM較適合專業及其他經 驗豐富的投資者。 由於GEM上市公司的新興性質使然，在GEM買賣的證券可能會承受較於主板 買賣的證券為高的市場波動風險，同時亦無法保證在GEM買賣的證券會有高 流通量的市場。 本公佈乃遵照聯交所GEM證券上市規則（「GEM上市規則」）之規定而提供有關 昌利（控股）有限公司（「本公司」）的資料。本公司各董事（「董事」）願就本公佈 共同及個別承擔全部責任，並於作出一切合 ...

Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company recorded an unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 22,500,000, representing an increase of about 16.4% compared to the same period last year[3]. - The unaudited profit attributable to the owners of the company for the same period was approximately HKD 24,800,000, primarily due to the reversal of impairment losses on trade receivables under the expected credit loss model[3]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 1.13, compared to a basic loss per share of HKD 0.48 for the same period last year[4]. - The company reported a net loss from expected credit loss model on trade receivables of HKD 4,563,578 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to no losses in the same period of 2023[16]. - The profit attributable to owners for the six months ended September 30, 2024, is HKD 24,786,049, compared to a loss of HKD 10,666,937 for the same period in 2023[30]. - The total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 22,500,000, an increase of about 16.4% compared to approximately HKD 19,400,000 for the same period in 2023[55]. Dividends and Share Capital - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[4]. - The group did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024[28]. - The total issued and paid-up share capital remained at 2,200,000,000 shares with a par value of HKD 0.01 per share as of September 30, 2024[45]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 214,863,102, an increase from HKD 200,588,652 as of March 31, 2024[5]. - Current liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 43,956,621, a decrease from HKD 66,629,893 as of March 31, 2024[6]. - The net asset value of the company as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 206,411,618, compared to HKD 181,678,837 as of March 31, 2024[6]. - The group reported a total asset value of HKD 251,432,371 as of September 30, 2024, with total liabilities of HKD 45,020,753[22]. - The company's net current assets as of September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 170,900,000, an increase from approximately HKD 134,000,000 as of March 31, 2024[66]. - The current ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 4.9 times, up from approximately 3.0 times as of March 31, 2024[66]. - The company's debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 2.2%, significantly reduced from approximately 15.6% as of March 31, 2024[66]. Cash Flow and Financing - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 15,489,209, a decrease of 17.5% compared to HKD 18,738,101 in the same period of 2023[8]. - The company reported a financing cost of HKD 647,169 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 712,912 for the same period last year[4]. - The company’s financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 25,006,998 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 15,739,093 in the same period of 2023[8]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 2,349,420, ending at HKD 1,022,509 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 16,726,756 at the end of the previous year[8]. Customer and Trade Receivables - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 117,595,443, an increase from HKD 109,271,568 as of March 31, 2024[5]. - Major customers accounted for approximately 12% of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 11% for the same period in 2023[26]. - Trade receivables from cash clients increased to HKD 8,783,102 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 5,618,079 as of March 31, 2024[34]. - The impairment loss for trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 15,018,216, compared to HKD 15,984,639 as of March 31, 2024[37]. - The expected credit loss provision for the period was HKD 4,563,577, up from HKD 3,852,949 as of March 31, 2024[38]. Operational Performance - The company generated interest income from cash and margin clients amounting to HKD 9,561,771, an increase of 51.5% from HKD 6,329,984 in the previous year[13]. - The company’s total other income, gains, and losses for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 343,274, an increase from HKD 269,934 in the previous year[15]. - The company’s dividend income increased to HKD 159,052 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 137,223 in the same period of 2023[15]. - The total trading volume for securities transactions decreased by approximately 19.7%, from about HKD 37,220,900,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to about HKD 29,907,600,000 for the same period in 2024[56]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors regarding securities trading, which complies with GEM listing rules[94]. - The company has complied with all corporate governance code provisions as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix 15 for the six months ending September 30, 2024, with the exception of not having a designated chairman[95]. - Following the resignation of independent non-executive directors Mr. Wang and Mr. Song on August 6, 2024, the company did not meet the requirement of having at least three independent non-executive directors on the board[96]. - On August 9, 2024, Ms. Liu was appointed as an independent non-executive director and chair of the nomination committee, restoring compliance with GEM Listing Rules regarding the composition of the nomination committee[97]. - Mr. Lin was appointed as an independent non-executive director and chair of the remuneration committee on November 5, 2024, ensuring compliance with GEM Listing Rules for the remuneration committee[98]. Future Plans - The company aims to expand its brokerage and underwriting business by broadening its customer base and enhancing its trading platform[74]. - The company plans to explore potential investment opportunities to enhance profitability[74].

香港交易及結算所有限公司以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 容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 CL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 昌利（控股）有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：8098） 截至二零二四年九月三十日止六個月 中期業績公佈 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）GEM的特色 GEM乃為較於聯交所上市的其他公司帶有更高投資風險的公司提供上市的市場。有意 投資者應了解投資於該等公司的潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳考慮後方作出投資決定。 GEM的較高風險及其他特色表示GEM較適合專業及其他經驗豐富的投資者。 由於GEM上市公司的新興性質使然，在GEM買賣的證券可能會承受較於主板買賣的證券 為高的市場波動風險，同時亦無法保證在GEM買賣的證券會有高流通量的市場。 香港交易及結算所有限公司以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 ...

Financial Performance - As of March 31, 2024, the total revenue and investment income recorded by the company was approximately HKD 37.4 million, representing an increase of about 17.8% compared to the previous fiscal year[7]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 12.3 million for the fiscal year 2023 to 2024, a reduction of about 135.8%[7]. - The value of the company's investment portfolio as of March 31, 2024, was approximately HKD 16.1 million, down from approximately HKD 27.6 million in the previous fiscal year[7]. - The total revenue and investment income for the year amounted to approximately HKD 37,400,000, an increase of about 17.8% from approximately HKD 31,700,000 in 2023[11]. - Commission and brokerage fees from securities trading increased by 17.8% to approximately HKD 4,485,249, with total trading volume rising by 50.3% to approximately HKD 73,281,500,000[12]. - Interest income from margin clients reached approximately HKD 13,791,831, a 68.1% increase from approximately HKD 8,204,639 in the previous year[12]. - Interest income from loan clients decreased to approximately HKD 16,117,891, down 27.5% from HKD 22,235,828 in 2023[13]. - Placement and underwriting commissions surged by 143.8% to approximately HKD 2,050,753 from HKD 840,994 in the previous year[17]. Market Conditions - The Hong Kong IPO market saw a total fundraising amount of approximately HKD 46.294 billion in 2023, a decrease of about 57% compared to 2022, marking a new low in nearly 10 years[10]. - The first quarter of 2024 saw an IPO fundraising amount of approximately HKD 4.7 billion, a decrease of about 30% compared to the same period in 2023[10]. - The Hang Seng Index closed at 16,541 points on March 31, 2024, down approximately 18.9% from 20,400 points on March 31, 2023[10]. Business Strategy - The company aims to expand its customer base and enhance its trading platform despite economic uncertainties[8]. - The company plans to continue exploring new business opportunities to provide optimal returns to shareholders[8]. - The company aims to expand its client base by attracting customers affected by local brokerage closures and enhancing its trading platform[41]. - The company is committed to becoming a leading financial services group in Hong Kong by exploring new revenue sources to improve profitability[41]. Investment and Financial Management - The company maintains a balanced investment portfolio through stable income investments such as investment properties, listed securities, and debt instruments[7]. - The expected credit loss on receivables was approximately HKD 30,100,000, a decrease from HKD 33,900,000 in the previous year[15]. - The total amount of loans classified as Stage 3 was approximately HKD 28,000,000, an increase from HKD 26,200,000 in 2023, due to borrowers failing to respond to legal collection letters[22]. - Cash and bank balances as of March 31, 2024, were approximately HKD 8,600,000, a decrease of about 47.8% from HKD 16,500,000 in 2023[25]. - The net current assets decreased from approximately HKD 145,500,000 in 2023 to about HKD 134,000,000 in 2024, a reduction of approximately 7.9%[25]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of March 31, 2024, was approximately 15.6%, compared to 14.8% in 2023[25]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors is responsible for formulating strategies and overseeing performance, ensuring sound corporate governance practices[46]. - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities trading, confirming compliance with relevant regulations throughout the fiscal year[47]. - All independent non-executive directors have confirmed their independence according to GEM listing rules, ensuring compliance with governance standards[53]. - The board has established procedures to ensure that directors can seek independent professional advice when necessary[55]. - The board meets regularly, with all directors attending all meetings held during the year[54]. - The audit committee includes three independent non-executive directors, with the chairman possessing appropriate professional qualifications and experience in financial matters[64]. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives - The company has established an ESG working group comprising senior management and external advisors to enhance ESG awareness across the organization[89]. - The company is committed to disclosing significant ESG matters transparently, adhering to principles of materiality and consistency[85]. - The total greenhouse gas emissions recorded for the year were 35,823 kg CO2 equivalent for Scope 2 and 463.3 kg CO2 equivalent for Scope 3, a decrease from 55,881.72 kg and 1,197.60 kg respectively in the previous year[96]. - The company has implemented multiple waste reduction measures, resulting in negligible amounts of non-hazardous waste generated during operations[97]. - The company has complied with all relevant environmental laws and regulations, including those related to gas and greenhouse gas emissions[98]. Employee and Workplace Policies - The overall employee turnover rate for the year was 6.7%, down from 7% in the previous year, indicating a healthy and normal turnover rate[118]. - The company recorded zero work-related injury cases over the past three years, resulting in no lost workdays, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety[119]. - The company has implemented a series of occupational safety measures and maintains a clean and environmentally friendly work environment[120]. - The company is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, including mandatory contributions to a provident fund for eligible employees[116]. - The company has a non-discrimination policy applicable to all employment activities, ensuring equal treatment regardless of race, gender, or other factors[114]. Compliance and Risk Management - The group has established a whistleblowing policy to detect fraud and corruption risks, encouraging employees and stakeholders to report any suspicious activities[137]. - The group’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations includes adherence to the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance[136]. - The management has significantly reduced the credit risk associated with accounts receivable by implementing credit limits and monitoring procedures[37]. Shareholder Information - The group’s distributable reserves as of March 31, 2024, amount to approximately HKD 159.7 million, which includes a share premium of about HKD 130.9 million[154]. - The group does not recommend any dividend payment for the current year, consistent with the previous year[149]. - Major shareholders include Zillion Profit Limited and Ms. Au Shuk Ming, each holding 1,500,000,000 shares, which accounts for 68.18% of the total issued shares[189].

Financial Performance - The group reported a diluted loss per share of HKD 0.56 for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to HKD 0.25 in 2023, indicating an increase in losses[31]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 12,257,049 for the year ended March 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 5,557,338 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase in losses[34]. - The company’s total comprehensive loss for the year ended March 31, 2024, is projected to be HKD 13,371,976, reflecting ongoing challenges in the market[34]. - The loss attributable to the company's owners for the year ending March 31, 2024, is approximately HKD 12,300,000, compared to HKD 5,600,000 for the year ending March 31, 2023[53]. - The company recorded a net loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 12,257,049 for the year ending March 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 5,557,338 in 2023[127]. Revenue and Income - Revenue from commission and brokerage fees for securities trading on the Stock Exchange amounted to HKD 4,485,249, up from HKD 3,807,725 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of approximately 17.8%[49]. - The company generated total income of HKD 40,516,830, representing an increase from HKD 37,971,113 in the previous year, which is an increase of approximately 4.3%[49]. - The group's total revenue and investment income for the year amounted to approximately HKD 37,400,000, an increase of about 17.8% compared to HKD 31,700,000 for the year ending March 31, 2023[53]. - Commission income from placement and underwriting increased by approximately 143.8% from HKD 840,994 to HKD 2,050,753[174]. - Interest income from margin clients increased to HKD 13,791,831, a rise of 68.5% compared to HKD 8,204,639 in the prior year[49]. Assets and Liabilities - The group's total assets decreased to HKD 182,712,587 as of March 31, 2024, down from HKD 198,131,781 in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 7.4%[33]. - The group’s net assets decreased to HKD 181,678,837 as of March 31, 2024, down from HKD 195,365,266 in 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 7%[33]. - The company’s total liabilities amounted to HKD 105,848,801 for the year ending March 31, 2024, compared to HKD 72,776,070 in the previous year[113]. - The group’s secured loans totaled HKD 70,980,572 as of March 31, 2024, down from HKD 95,769,725 in 2023, indicating a reduction of approximately 26%[14]. - The total amount of trade payables for securities trading decreased from HKD 64,015,324 to HKD 28,141,118[159]. Impairment and Credit Losses - The expected credit loss model resulted in impairment losses of HKD 881,977 for the year, an increase from HKD 618,935 in the previous year[23]. - The group recorded a goodwill impairment loss of HKD 30,526,810 in 2024, compared to HKD 17,577,504 in 2023[23]. - The expected credit loss on trade receivables for 2024 is HKD 3,852,949, compared to HKD 202,431 in 2023[73]. - The expected credit loss on loans receivable for 2024 is HKD 30,096,209, compared to HKD 33,849,805 in 2023[73]. - The total receivables impairment loss for the year was HKD 30,096,209, compared to HKD 33,849,805 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of approximately 8.2%[158]. Expenses - The group’s administrative expenses increased to HKD 17,540,267 in 2024 from HKD 16,217,755 in 2023, indicating a rise of about 8.1%[23]. - The pre-tax loss for the year was HKD 11,053,072, reflecting an increase in administrative expenses and financing costs[76]. - The company’s financing costs amounted to HKD 1,223,892, contributing to the overall financial strain[76]. - Administrative expenses for the year were approximately HKD 17,500,000, an increase of about 8.2% from HKD 16,200,000 in the previous year[197]. Market Conditions - The company continues to face high market volatility risks associated with trading on the GEM, which may affect liquidity and trading volume[52]. - The Hong Kong IPO market saw a total fundraising amount of approximately HKD 46.294 billion in 2023, a decline of about 57% compared to 2022[146]. - The Hang Seng Index dropped to 16,541 points as of March 31, 2024, down approximately 18.9% from 20,400 points a year earlier[146]. Client and Borrower Information - The number of clients increased to 29 in 2024, up from 24 in 2023, with personal clients rising from 15 to 18 and corporate clients from 9 to 11[151]. - The company had a significant customer contributing approximately 11.5% of total revenue for the year ending March 31, 2024, up from 10.6% in the previous year[119]. - The company had a total of 29 borrowers as of March 31, 2024, compared to 24 borrowers in the previous year[170]. - The maximum borrower accounted for approximately 36.8% of the total loan portfolio, an increase from 25.1% in the previous year[172].

香港交易及結算所有限公司以及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責，對其準確性或 完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示概不就因本公告全部或任何部分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。 有關於截至二零二三年三月三十一日之年報及 截至二零二三年九月三十日止六個月之中期報告 補充公佈 茲提述昌利（控股）有限公司（「本公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱「本集團」）截至二零二 三年三月三十一日止年度之年報（「年報」）及截至二零二三年九月三十日止六個月之中期 報告（「中期報告」）。除另有界定者外，本公告所用詞彙與年報及中期報告中所界定者俱 有相同涵義。 董事會謹就年報第 70頁及第 95頁以及中期報告第21 頁及第22頁披露之應收貸款減損提 供以下額外資訊及澄清： 本集團對於沒有足夠抵押品及在利息或本金支付方面違約或逾期的貸款應收款項，設有審 核減值的政策。該評估是根據對帳戶的可收回性和帳齡分析的評估以及管理層的判斷，包 括每位客戶當前的信用度、抵押品的價值和過去的還款歷史。 ...

Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company recorded an unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 19,400,000, a decrease of about 16.9% compared to the same period last year[4]. - The company reported an unaudited loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 10,700,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to expected credit loss impairment on receivables[4]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 0.48, compared to a basic earnings per share of HKD 0.80 for the same period last year[4]. - The company experienced a loss of HKD 10,666,937 during the period, compared to a profit of HKD 17,559,307 in the same period last year[9]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 10,666,937,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net profit of HKD 17,559,307,000 for the same period in 2022[27]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the total income from various sources was HKD 211,233,000, a decrease of 83.9% compared to HKD 1,314,983,000 for the same period in 2022[21]. Dividends and Equity - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[4]. - The company did not declare any dividends during the period, maintaining a focus on cash preservation amid challenging market conditions[9]. - The company’s total equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 183,735,552 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 201,078,197 a year earlier[9]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 240,354,871, compared to HKD 248,588,536 as of March 31, 2023[6]. - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 98,378,414 as of September 30, 2023, from HKD 103,082,286 as of March 31, 2023[8]. - The company’s net asset value as of September 30, 2023, was HKD 183,735,552, down from HKD 195,365,266 as of March 31, 2023[8]. - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 98,886,804,000, an increase from HKD 82,338,489,000 as of September 30, 2022[29]. Cash Flow - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 18,738,101 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a cash outflow of HKD 37,459,774 in the same period last year[11]. - The company generated a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 7,226,063, compared to a cash outflow of HKD 5,862,834 in the previous year[11]. - The company’s financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 15,739,093, contrasting with a net inflow of HKD 17,894,702 in the previous year[11]. Credit Loss and Impairment - The company reported a significant impairment loss of HKD 17,171,270 under the expected credit loss model for the six months ended September 30, 2023[5]. - The expected credit loss under the impairment model for loans receivable was HKD (17,208,270,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2023, with no such loss reported in the same period of 2022[22]. - The provision for expected credit losses on receivables increased to HKD 17,208,270 from HKD 33,849,805, indicating a reduction of 49.2%[54]. Revenue Sources - Total revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 19,372,695, a decrease of 17.5% from HKD 23,300,745 in the previous year[19]. - The company reported a significant increase in interest income from cash and margin clients, totaling HKD 6,329,984 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 3,808,645 in the previous year[19]. - The company’s commission and brokerage fees from securities trading on the exchange amounted to HKD 2,129,636 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, slightly up from HKD 2,049,741 in the previous year[19]. Operational Highlights - The company plans to continue expanding its client base and enhancing its trading platform to develop its brokerage and underwriting businesses[91]. - The company aims to become a leading financial services group in Hong Kong and will actively seek investment opportunities to enhance profitability[91]. - The company has established credit policies and continuously monitors credit risk to mitigate potential losses from receivables[92]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading by directors, ensuring compliance with GEM listing rules during the six months ending September 30, 2023[113]. - The company has adhered to all corporate governance code provisions as per GEM listing rules, with a noted deviation regarding the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO[114]. - The board is responsible for the overall internal control framework and acknowledges the necessity of risk management and internal control systems[119].

香港交易及結算所有限公司以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 容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 CL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 昌 利 （ 控 股 ） 有 限 公 司 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） 8098 （股份代號： ） 截 至 二 零 二 三 年 九 月 三 十 日 止 六 個 月 中 期 業 績 公 佈 GEM 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」） 的特色 GEM 乃為較於聯交所上市的其他公司帶有更高投資風險的公司提供上市的市場。有意 投資者應了解投資於該等公司的潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳考慮後方作出投資決定。 GEM GEM 的較高風險及其他特色表示 較適合專業及其他經驗豐富的投資者。 GEM GEM 由於 上市公司的新興性質使然，在 買賣的證券可能會承受較於主板買賣的證券 GEM 為高的市場波動風險，同時亦無法保證在 買賣的證券會有高流通量的市場。 香港交易及結算所有限公司以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 ...

Financial Performance - For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the company recorded an unaudited revenue of approximately HKD 9,900,000, a decrease of about 13.9% compared to HKD 11,500,000 for the same period in 2022[4] - The unaudited profit attributable to owners of the company for the same period was approximately HKD 4,100,000, compared to HKD 3,900,000 in the previous year[4] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were approximately HKD 0.19, up from HKD 0.18 for the same period in 2022[4] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 4,819,211, compared to HKD 5,167,037 in the prior year[5] - The total comprehensive income attributable to owners for the period was HKD 4,369,985, compared to HKD 3,275,228 in the same period last year[5] - The company's profit attributable to owners for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 4,083,982, compared to HKD 3,866,789 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 5.6%[19] - The company recorded a profit attributable to owners of approximately HKD 4,100,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to HKD 3,900,000 for the same period in 2022, representing an increase of about 5.13%[30] - Earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 0.19, up from HKD 0.18 for the same period in 2022, indicating a growth of 5.56%[30] Expenses and Losses - Administrative expenses increased to HKD 4,613,990 from HKD 3,904,613 year-on-year[5] - The net loss from financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss was HKD 693,996, compared to a loss of HKD 6,700,068 in the previous year[5] - Total operating expenses increased by approximately 18.2% to HKD 4,600,000 from HKD 3,900,000 in the same period last year[29] - The company’s interest income from loans and financing activities was approximately HKD 4,100,000, down from HKD 7,400,000 in the same period last year[26] - The administrative expenses increased due to higher trading volumes, impacting costs related to central clearing system fees and commission payments[29] Revenue Sources - The total revenue and investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HKD 9,800,000, an increase of about 6.1% or HKD 600,000 compared to approximately HKD 9,200,000 for the same period in 2022[23] - Commission and brokerage fees from securities trading amounted to approximately HKD 1,000,538, a decrease of about 20.5% from HKD 1,258,602 in the same period last year[13] - Interest income from cash and margin clients increased by approximately 75.1% to HKD 3,339,545 from HKD 1,907,413 year-on-year[24] - The total trading volume for securities transactions increased by approximately 8.0% to HKD 18,224,000,000 from HKD 16,878,600,000 year-on-year[24] Equity and Shareholder Information - The company’s total equity as of June 30, 2023, was HKD 199,612,709, a decrease from HKD 201,078,195 a year earlier[6] - Major shareholder Zillion Profit Limited holds 1,500,000,000 shares, representing 68.18% of the company's total issued share capital[46] - The total number of options granted but not exercised under the previous share option plan was 80,000,000 shares, all of which were canceled as of June 30, 2023[39] - As of June 30, 2023, the company has not granted any unexercised share options to directors, totaling 60,000,000 options that were not exercised during the period[44] Corporate Governance - The company has established an audit committee to review and supervise its financial reporting procedures and internal controls, consisting of three independent non-executive directors[56] - The company has complied with all corporate governance code provisions as per GEM Listing Rules, with a noted deviation regarding the separation of roles between the chairman and the CEO[52] - The company has not established a chairman position, with daily operations managed by the CEO and executive directors[53] - No competitive business interests were reported by directors or major shareholders that could conflict with the company's operations during the three months ending June 30, 2023[49] - The company has confirmed that all directors adhered to the prescribed trading rules during the three months ending June 30, 2023[51] - The company plans to elect a new chairman when appropriate[54] - The company has not disclosed any other individuals with significant interests in its shares or related securities as of June 30, 2023[47] Business Strategy and Outlook - The company continues to focus on its core business of providing securities, futures, and options brokerage services, as well as margin and loan financing services[9] - The group has no major investment or acquisition plans as of June 30, 2023, but will actively seek investment opportunities to enhance profitability[31] - The outlook suggests that the peak of the U.S. interest rate cycle is favorable for the development of the Hong Kong property and stock markets, despite global economic challenges expected in 2023[32] - The company aims to expand its client base and strengthen its trading platform to develop its brokerage and underwriting businesses[32] - The company is committed to exploring potential business opportunities to generate new revenue sources and further enhance profitability[34] - The company will continue to expand its margin and loan financing business as well as its securities advisory services to meet customer needs[32] Share Option Plan - The new share option plan allows for the grant of options up to a total of 220,000,000 shares, which is equivalent to 10% of the total shares in issue as of June 30, 2023[35] - The fair value of the options granted under the new share option plan was calculated to be HKD 8,275,000 based on various assumptions including a volatility of 55.019% and a risk-free rate of 2.106%[41] Dividend Policy - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the three months ended June 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[4] - The company did not recommend the distribution of an interim dividend for the three months ended June 30, 2023[17] Securities Transactions - No purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities occurred during the three months ending June 30, 2023[48]

香港交易及結算所有限公司以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。 CL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 昌 利 （ 控 股 ） 有 限 公 司 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） 8098 （股份代號： ） 截 至 二 零 二 三 年 六 月 三 十 日 止 三 個 月 第 一 季 度 業 績 公 佈 GEM 香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」） 的特色 GEM 乃為較於聯交所上市的其他公司帶有更高投資風險的公司提供上市的市場。有意 投資者應了解投資於該等公司的潛在風險，並應經過審慎周詳考慮後方作出投資決定。 GEM GEM 的較高風險及其他特色 業板較適合專業及其他經驗豐富的投資者。 GEM GEM 由於 上市公司的新興性質使然，在 買賣的證券可能會承受較於主板買賣的證券 GEM 為高的市場波動風險，同時亦無法保證在 買賣的證券會有高流通量的市場。 本公佈乃遵照聯交所GEM證券上市規則（「GEM上市規則」）之規定而提供有關昌利（控股） 有限公司（「本 ...