Financial Performance - The group's unaudited consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 51,053,000, a decrease of about 14% compared to HKD 59,260,000 for the same period in 2023[14]. - Interest income decreased by 25% to HKD 30,662,000 from HKD 41,147,000 year-on-year[14]. - Investment income surged by 269% to HKD 9,643,000 compared to HKD 2,614,000 in the previous year[14]. - The group recorded a loss of approximately HKD 20,850,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an improvement from a loss of HKD 36,399,000 for the same period in 2023[16]. - Total costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 152,136,000, an increase of 113% from HKD 71,399,000 in the previous year[23]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 68,926,000, compared to HKD 162,601,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a reduction in losses[96]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of HKD 20,781,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 37,582,000 in the same period of 2023[93]. - The net loss before tax for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 10,091,000, an improvement from a loss of HKD 20,689,000 in the same period of 2023[92]. Asset Management and Investment Strategy - The company is prioritizing investments in high-quality and high-growth sectors such as hard technology, advanced manufacturing, digital economy, artificial intelligence, and healthcare[7]. - The company is actively pursuing opportunities in distressed assets, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and special situations in the primary and secondary markets[7]. - The company plans to continue expanding its asset management and investment holding services to enhance revenue streams in the upcoming periods[149]. - The investment holding segment generated revenue of approximately HKD 184,700,000, up from HKD 67,900,000 year-on-year, with a profit of HKD 145,700,000 compared to HKD 8,400,000 previously[21]. - The asset management segment recorded revenue of approximately HKD 8,200,000, down from HKD 8,900,000, while profit increased to HKD 2,100,000 from HKD 400,000[17]. Financial Position and Assets - In the first half of 2024, the company's total assets amounted to approximately HKD 3,047,692,000, an increase from HKD 2,839,406,000 as of December 31, 2023[11]. - The group's total assets as of June 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 4,289,467,000, a slight decrease of about 0.7% from HKD 4,318,496,000 at the end of 2023[23]. - The total equity attributable to the company's owners increased to HKD 4,454,374 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 3,982,376 thousand as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 11.9%[101]. - The total liabilities decreased to HKD 284,975 thousand from HKD 329,539 thousand, indicating a reduction of about 13.5%[101]. - The company's total financial assets at fair value through profit or loss amounted to HKD 2,726,743,000, an increase of 9.8% from HKD 2,484,547,000 as of December 31, 2023[184]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company has adopted a cautious management approach, focusing on optimizing its investment portfolio and enhancing asset quality while maintaining financial stability[5]. - The group will continue to implement strict risk control measures to mitigate market volatility and seek potential investment opportunities to maximize shareholder value[13]. - The company continues to face various financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, with no significant changes in risk management policies since the last reporting period[119]. - The company has established an investigation committee to look into allegations against a former executive director, which may impact future operations[86]. - The company has complied with corporate governance codes and will appoint at least one female director by December 31, 2024[80]. Shareholder Information and Incentives - Major shareholders include 蔷薇控股股份有限公司, holding 10,043,000,000 shares, representing 28.93% of the issued share capital[72]. - The group has implemented a share incentive plan to reward eligible participants for their contributions to the group's growth and development[41]. - The maximum number of shares that can be granted under the share incentive plan is capped at 1% of the issued share capital as of the adoption date, equating to 2,892,871,925 shares, or approximately 8.33% of the issued share capital as of the report date[43]. - A total of 1,730,830,000 shares were granted under the share incentive plan for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with a fair value of approximately HKD 84,461,000 recognized as share-based payment expenses[45]. - No shares granted under the incentive plan have lapsed, forfeited, or canceled as of June 30, 2024[45]. Economic and Market Conditions - The global economic outlook remains uncertain, with expectations of a downward trend in the long term, influenced by geopolitical tensions and domestic regulatory changes[8]. - The Hong Kong IPO market saw a decline in fundraising scale, dropping to the 9th position globally in terms of capital raised compared to the same period last year[5]. - The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.25%, while the Shenzhen Component Index and the ChiNext Index fell by 7.10% and 10.99%, respectively, indicating a mixed performance in the A-share market[5]. Employee and Operational Changes - As of June 30, 2024, the group had 65 employees, a decrease from 71 employees as of June 30, 2023[24]. - Employee costs and related expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, totaled approximately HKD 115,847,000, compared to HKD 39,540,000 for the same period in 2023[24]. - The CEO's annual salary has been revised to HKD 3,000,000 effective from April 1, 2024[52]. - The risk officer's annual salary has been revised to HKD 2,300,000 effective from April 1, 2024[57].
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