Revenue and Business Segments - The revenue of Basic House New Life Group Limited primarily comes from two business segments: design and renovation services, and financial investment activities[15]. - The design and renovation business was established in 1999 and is based on extensive experience in interior design and project management[16]. - The financial investment business was launched for the year ending December 31, 2023, focusing on equity securities listed in Hong Kong and derivative instruments[17]. - Management remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of the design and renovation business despite economic uncertainties[18]. - The board is optimistic about the outlook for the Hong Kong equity securities market and believes the new financial investment business will enhance financial performance and shareholder value[18]. - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was HKD 22,825,000, an increase of 51.8% compared to HKD 15,046,000 for the same period in 2024[120]. - Revenue from design and decoration services was HKD 21,262,000, up from HKD 14,250,000, indicating a growth of 49.2%[147]. - Revenue from maintenance and after-sales services decreased slightly to HKD 736,000 from HKD 796,000, a decline of 7.5%[147]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total revenue was HKD 22,825,000, with design and renovation contributing HKD 21,998,000 and other segments contributing HKD 827,000[152]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue increased from approximately HKD 15.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to approximately HKD 22.8 million for the same period in 2025, representing an increase of about 51.7% due to improved performance in the design and renovation business[24]. - The loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 15.8 million, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 5.3 million for the same period in 2024[30]. - Operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was HKD 8,951,000, compared to an operating loss of HKD 3,919,000 in 2024, representing a 128.5% increase in losses[120]. - Net loss for the period was HKD 15,777,000, significantly higher than the net loss of HKD 5,256,000 in the previous year, indicating a 199.5% increase in losses[120]. - Basic loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was HKD (4.33), compared to HKD (1.63) for the same period in 2024[121]. - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 15,773,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of HKD 5,256,000 for the same period in 2024[159]. - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 15,612,000 for the six months ending June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of HKD 5,879,000 for the same period in 2024[186]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2025, the company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HKD 25.9 million, a decrease of about 51.7% from HKD 53.6 million as of December 31, 2024[32]. - The debt-to-asset ratio as of June 30, 2025, was approximately 111.1%, up from 83.9% as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to increases in borrowings and convertible bonds[33]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 110,761,000, an increase from HKD 89,797,000 as of December 31, 2024[124]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 72,295,000 as of June 30, 2025, from HKD 52,557,000 as of December 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of about 37.5%[128]. - The company reported a total equity of HKD (25,385,000) as of June 30, 2025, a decline from HKD (10,720,000) as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 136.5%[129]. - The group reported total liabilities as of June 30, 2025, were HKD 148,665,000, up from HKD 110,887,000 as of December 31, 2024[161]. Financial Investments - The company has initiated financial investment operations as of December 31, 2023, and management remains optimistic about the prospects of the Hong Kong equity securities market and derivative markets[22]. - The financial investment segment generated a profit of HKD 1,926,000, while the design and renovation segment incurred a loss of HKD 1,265,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025[152]. - The financial investment segment's assets increased significantly to HKD 57,833,000 as of June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 14,000,000 as of December 31, 2024[160]. - The group held approximately HKD 58 million in equity investments as of June 30, 2025, classified as financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income and profit or loss[61]. - The total market value of the group's investments in the listed companies was approximately HKD 58 million[61]. Operational Strategies and Future Outlook - The company will continue to seek new orders and clients in the design and renovation business despite economic uncertainties, maintaining a long-term optimistic outlook[22]. - The company is implementing various measures to enhance its overall sales network and effective cost control to improve profit margins and operating cash flow[137]. - The company plans to seek additional financing methods and bank loans to meet its existing financial obligations and future operational and capital expenditures[138]. - The company has received financial support commitments from major shareholders to ensure it can meet its financial responsibilities in the foreseeable future[144]. - The group continues to operate under the basis of going concern despite the recorded net liabilities, supported by shareholder commitments and operational strategies[139]. Employee and Administrative Costs - The group has approximately 38 employees as of June 30, 2025, down from 39 employees as of December 31, 2024[60]. - The sales and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025, were approximately HKD 17.6 million, an increase of about HKD 3.9 million from HKD 13.7 million in 2024, primarily due to increased legal, professional, and marketing expenses[29]. - The group offers competitive compensation and various internal training programs to attract and retain high-quality employees[60]. Dividends and Other Income - The board has not declared any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[56]. - The group reported other income of HKD 827,000 for the first time, contributing to the overall revenue[147]. - The group received approximately HKD 379,000 in dividends from HSBC Holdings during the period[81]. - The group received approximately HKD 66,000 in dividends from BYD Company during the period[85]. - The group received approximately HKD 30,000 in dividends from China Evergrande Group during the period[86]. - The group received approximately HKD 92,000 in dividends from SF REIT Asset Management Limited during the period[70].

Core Viewpoint - The company, 简朴新生活 (08360), announced the sale of 250,000 shares of 长和, representing approximately 0.007% of the total issued share capital of 长和 as of the announcement date, for a total consideration of approximately HKD 13 million, excluding transaction costs, at an average price of about HKD 51.8 per share [1] Summary by Category - **Company Actions** - The company sold a total of 250,000 shares of 长和 in the open market [1] - The total consideration for the sale was approximately HKD 13 million [1] - The average selling price per share was about HKD 51.8 [1] - **Market Impact** - The shares sold represent about 0.007% of the total issued share capital of 长和 as of the announcement date [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company, 简朴新生活 (08360), announced the sale of 250,000 shares of 长和, representing approximately 0.007% of 长和's total issued share capital as of the announcement date, for a total consideration of about 13 million HKD, equivalent to an average price of approximately 51.8 HKD per share [1] Summary by Category - **Company Actions** - The company is selling a total of 250,000 shares of 长和 in the open market [1] - The total consideration for the sale is approximately 13 million HKD, excluding transaction costs [1] - The average selling price per share is about 51.8 HKD [1] - **Market Impact** - The shares sold represent around 0.007% of 长和's total issued share capital as of the announcement date [1]

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 告 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，概不就因本公告全部 或任何部分內容而產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 Basic House New Life Group Limited 簡 樸 新 生 活 集 團 有 限 公 司 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） （前稱 AL Group Limited 利駿集團（香港）有限公司） （股份代號：8360） 須予披露交易 出售上市證券 出售事項 於二零二五年八月二十一日，本公司於公開市場出售合共250,000股出售長和股 份（ 佔於本公告日期長和已發行股本總額約0.007 % ），總代價約13.0百萬港元（ 不 包括交易成本 ）（ 相當於平均價格為每股出售長和股份約51.8港元 ）。 GEM上市規則之涵義 由於根據GEM上市規則第19.07條有關出售事項的一項或多項適用百分比率超過 5 %但均低於25 %，故出售事項構成本公司的須予披露交易，因此須遵守GEM上 市規則第19章項下的申報及公告規定。 出售事 ...

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 告 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 告 全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 主 席 兼 執 行 董 事 陳 洪 楷 香 港，二 零 二 五 年 八 月 八 日 Basic House New Life Group Limited 簡樸新生活集團有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） （前稱 AL Group Limited 利駿集團（香港）有限公司） （股份代號：8360） 董 事 會 會 議 日 期 簡 樸 新 生 活 集 團 有 限 公 司（「本 公 司」）之 董 事（「董 事」）會（「董 事 會」）謹 此 宣 佈， 本 公 司 將 於 二 零 二 五 年 八 月 二 十 九 日（星 期 五）假 座 香 港 觀 塘 鴻 圖 道44–46號 世 紀 工 商 中 心2樓204A室 舉 行 董 事 會 會 議，以（其 中 包 括）考 慮 及 批 准 本 公 司 ...

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年7月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 簡樸新生活集團有限公司 呈交日期: 2025年8月1日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 08360 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 1,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | | 100,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | | | HKD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 1,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | | 100,000,000 | 本月底法定/註 ...

Group 1 - The stock price of Simple Life Group Limited (08360.HK) closed at HKD 0.480 on June 3, remaining flat compared to the previous trading day, with an intraday low of HKD 0.475, marking a new low for nearly a year [1] - On the same day, the net capital inflow was HKD 11.28 thousand, with a total inflow of HKD 15.837 thousand and outflow of HKD 4.560 thousand [1] Group 2 - Simple Life Group Limited is a Hong Kong-based provider of interior design and renovation solutions, focusing on the office segment since its establishment in 1999 [2] - The founders, Mr. Qiu and Ms. Shi, have over 20 years of experience in interior design and project management, which the company believes helps maintain its competitive advantage [2] - The company offers comprehensive solutions including space planning, design, renovation, and project management, emphasizing functionality and practicality in its designs [2] - Strong emphasis is placed on building and maintaining relationships with clients through effective communication and teamwork, aiming to create mutually beneficial opportunities [2] - The team is dedicated to understanding client needs and wishes, ensuring close collaboration throughout the entire process from conception to execution and follow-up [2]

Financial Performance - The group's revenue increased from approximately HKD 63.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately HKD 65.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing an increase of about 3.0%[16] - Revenue from the design and renovation business accounted for 93.4% of total revenue in 2024, amounting to HKD 61.3 million, compared to 100% in 2023[18] - The group's cost of sales and services decreased by approximately 4.1% to about HKD 46.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024[19] - Administrative expenses remained stable at approximately HKD 34.1 million for both 2023 and 2024[20] - The loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately HKD 10.8 million, a reduction from a loss of approximately HKD 17.6 million in 2023[21] - As of December 31, 2024, the company's equity attributable to owners was approximately HKD -10.9 million, compared to HKD 6,000 in 2023[23] Business Strategy and Outlook - The management remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of the design and renovation business despite economic uncertainties[15] - The group plans to continue seeking new orders and customers to strengthen its client base in the design and renovation sector[15] - The board is optimistic about the prospects of the Hong Kong listed equity securities market, believing that the new securities investment business will enhance financial performance and shareholder value[15] - The group will actively monitor its performance and implement appropriate strategies in response to economic conditions[15] Cash and Debt Management - As of December 31, 2024, the group's unencumbered bank balance and cash amounted to approximately HKD 53.6 million, an increase of about 104.6% compared to HKD 26.2 million in 2023[24] - The debt-to-asset ratio as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 83.9%, up from 64.5% in 2023, primarily due to bond issuance during the year[25] - The group will regularly assess its financial condition and consider reducing leverage when appropriate[25] Investments and Acquisitions - The group held significant equity investments totaling approximately HKD 14 million, with notable investments including HSBC Holdings Limited and China Ping An Insurance Group[27] - System Return Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Haotian Design and Construction Limited for HKD 8 million, to be settled through the issuance of shares[32] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a new logo following the name change effective December 17, 2024[31] - The company has not entered into any management or administrative contracts related to its entire business or any significant part thereof during the year[105] - The company has provided indemnity insurance for its directors and senior officers during the year[107] - The company has established various committees, including the audit committee, to effectively oversee different aspects of the company's affairs[195] Risk Management - The company faces risks related to contract acquisition, management team reliance, and supplier performance, which could significantly impact financial performance[89] - The company has established a risk management system that includes risk assessment processes to identify and prioritize key risks affecting strategic objectives[188] - The audit committee assists the board in overseeing the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems[190] Shareholder Information - The company has not declared a final dividend for the year, indicating a focus on financial stability and reinvestment[86] - The company has zero distributable reserves as of December 31, 2024, consistent with the previous year[94] - The company will suspend share transfer registration from June 24 to June 27, 2025, to determine eligibility for voting at the annual general meeting[124] Director and Management Changes - Liu Kejun was appointed as an independent non-executive director on December 12, 2024, with an annual director's fee of HKD 120,000[102] - Tang Zhichao was appointed as an independent non-executive director on December 30, 2024, with an annual director's fee of HKD 120,000[103] - The company is in the process of appointing a new CEO to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO, as per governance guidelines[138] Audit and Compliance - The company faced a qualified opinion from auditors regarding the consolidated financial statements due to the loss of control over a former subsidiary, ACE, as of November 8, 2023[54] - The audit committee reviewed the management's position regarding the qualified opinion and agreed with the management's rationale[57] - The company has not provided certain comparative figures in the financial statements due to the inability to audit the former subsidiary's records[56] Employee and Workplace Culture - The company emphasizes the importance of employee talent and provides a harmonious work environment to foster creativity in interior design projects[82] - The company has allocated sufficient resources and training to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with no significant violations reported this year[78]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by approximately 2.9% to HKD 65,667,000, compared to HKD 63,812,000 in 2023[5] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 11,262,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an improvement from a loss of HKD 15,857,000 in 2023[5] - The company experienced a net loss of HKD 10,816,000 for the year, an improvement from HKD 17,641,000 in 2023[6] - Operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 7,467,000, compared to HKD 14,769,000 in 2023[6] - Total comprehensive income for the year was HKD 306,000, compared to HKD 381,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of about 19.7%[7] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 10,816,000 for the year 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 17,641,000 in 2023, indicating an improvement of approximately 38.5%[7] - Basic loss per share for 2024 was HKD (3.13), an improvement from HKD (4.40) in 2023[35] - The total loss before tax for the year was HKD 10,357,000, with tax expenses of HKD 459,000[22] Equity and Liabilities - Total equity attributable to owners as of December 31, 2024, was approximately HKD -10,865,000, compared to HKD 6,000 in 2023[5] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 58,330,000 in 2024 from HKD 26,200,000 in 2023, reflecting a reduction of approximately 122.3%[8] - The total liabilities of the company exceeded total assets by approximately HKD 10,720,000 as of December 31, 2024, raising concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern[44] - The company’s total equity was reported at HKD (10,720) as of December 31, 2023[15] - The company’s capital reserve was reported at HKD (46,892) as of December 31, 2023[15] Assets and Cash Flow - Non-current assets increased to HKD 452,000,000 in 2024 from HKD 380,000,000 in 2023, marking a growth of about 18.9%[8] - Current assets totaled HKD 89,797,000 in 2024, up from HKD 49,358,000 in 2023, which is an increase of approximately 81.9%[8] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of HKD 53,569,000 in 2024, compared to HKD 26,176,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of about 104.5%[8] - The company’s total asset value, after deducting current liabilities, was HKD 41,837,000 in 2024, up from HKD 26,590,000 in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 57.3%[8] Revenue Sources - Revenue from design and renovation services was HKD 61,349,000, while the securities investment segment reported a loss of HKD 7,988,000[22] - The design and renovation segment's revenue increased from HKD 60,098,000 to HKD 62,213,000, reflecting a growth trend[19] - The design and renovation business accounted for approximately 93.4% of total revenue for the year ending December 31, 2023, with revenue of HKD 63.8 million[50] Financing and Investment - Major shareholder has agreed to provide a loan of up to HKD 5,000,000 to ensure the company can meet its financial obligations in the foreseeable future[15][18] - The company is actively seeking other financing methods and bank loans to support its existing financial responsibilities and future capital expenditures[18] - The company holds significant investments amounting to approximately HKD 14,000 million, with major equity investments including HSBC Holdings Limited (HKD 1,999 million) and China Merchants Bank (HKD 269 million)[58] - The company plans to continue its strategic monitoring of market trends and investment performance[59] Corporate Governance - The board of directors is committed to maintaining good corporate governance and has adhered to all corporate governance codes as per GEM listing rules[85] - The audit committee is responsible for reviewing and supervising the company's financial reporting and risk management processes[87] Operational Challenges - The group recognized a net impairment loss of HKD 1,039 million on trade receivables in 2024, compared to HKD 67 million in 2023, indicating increased credit risk[25][26] - The auditor has issued a qualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, due to the lack of access to the former subsidiary's records[82] Strategic Outlook - The company plans to implement various measures to enhance overall sales network and effective cost control to improve profit margins and cash flow[18] - The group remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of its design and renovation business despite economic uncertainties[48] - The board is optimistic about the prospects of the Hong Kong capital securities market and believes that new business will further enhance the company's financial performance and shareholder value[48]

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased from approximately HKD 27.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to approximately HKD 15.0 million for the same period in 2024, representing a decline of about 45.1%[10] - The loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 5.3 million, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 13.2 million for the same period in 2023[15] - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 5,256,000, compared to a loss of HKD 13,207,000 in the previous year, indicating an improvement in financial performance[30] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported a total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD (5,724) thousand, compared to a loss of HKD (11,994) thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a 52.3% improvement[32] - The company recorded a total comprehensive income of HKD 155 thousand for the period, down from HKD 328 thousand in the previous year, indicating a decrease of 52.8%[32] Revenue and Expenses - The cost of sales and services decreased by approximately 57.5% to about HKD 9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[11] - Administrative expenses reduced to approximately HKD 13.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from HKD 20.4 million in 2023, a decrease of about HKD 6.7 million[12] - Employee benefits expenses decreased to HKD 8,214,000 from HKD 13,124,000, reflecting a reduction of 37.5%[30] - The company reported a gross loss of HKD 3,919,000, an improvement from a gross loss of HKD 12,410,000 in the previous year[30] - The total operating expenses decreased to HKD 4,888,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from HKD 7,232,000 in the same period last year[60] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately 64.1% to about HKD 9.4 million as of June 30, 2024, down from HKD 26.2 million as of December 31, 2023[17] - Current assets decreased to HKD 43,769 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 49,358 thousand as of December 31, 2023, a reduction of 11.3%[34] - The company's cash and cash equivalents significantly decreased to HKD 9,373 thousand from HKD 26,176 thousand, a decline of 64.2%[33] - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 2,805 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from HKD 3,432 thousand as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a decline of 18.2%[33] - The net current assets decreased to HKD 18,141 thousand from HKD 23,158 thousand, indicating a decrease of 21.6%[34] Liabilities and Equity - The debt-to-asset ratio increased to approximately 75.5% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 64.5% as of December 31, 2023[18] - The company’s total liabilities decreased to HKD 26,343 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from HKD 26,886 thousand as of December 31, 2023, a decrease of 2.0%[34] - The company’s equity attributable to owners of the company was reported at HKD (5,718) thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 6 thousand as of December 31, 2023, indicating a significant decline[34] - The company recorded a net liability of approximately HKD 5,397,000 as of June 30, 2024, raising concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern[40] Investments and Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Starry Design Engineering Limited for a total cash consideration of HKD 40,000 on March 19, 2024[104] - The acquisition of Qian Duo Duo Credit Limited was completed on January 4, 2024, for a total cash consideration of HKD 400,000[100] - The company sold 100% of Action Point International Limited for a cash consideration of HKD 600,000, which will be paid within 12 months post-completion[108] - The company sold another subsidiary, Transcend Global Asset Management Limited, for approximately HKD 639,000 on March 13, 2023[112] - The company is actively seeking other financing methods and bank loans to meet its existing financial obligations and future capital expenditures[40] Share Options and Capital - The 2016 Share Option Scheme has been terminated as of October 20, 2023, but unexercised options remain valid[84] - The 2023 Share Option Scheme was adopted on October 20, 2023, allowing for a maximum of 10% of the total issued shares to be granted as options[85] - The exercise price for options under the 2023 scheme is set at a minimum of 1.10 HKD per share[94] - The company aims to attract and retain qualified personnel through the new share option plans[85] - The maximum number of options that can be granted to any participant in a 12-month period is limited to 1% of the total issued shares[87] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited financial information and interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2024[130] - The company has complied with all corporate governance codes as per GEM Listing Rules Appendix 15 during the six months ended June 30, 2024[127] - There were no changes in the directors' information that required disclosure under GEM Listing Rules since the date of the 2023 annual report[118] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, which is stricter than the GEM Listing Rules[128] - No directors or their close associates engaged in any business that directly or indirectly competes with the company during the six months ended June 30, 2024[126]