新沣集团(01223) - 2025 - 中期业绩

Announcement Information and Financial Summary Company Information and Announcement Overview Symphony Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 01223) released its unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, which have been reviewed by the company's Audit Committee - Symphony Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 01223) announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025[2][3] - The report has been reviewed by the company's Audit Committee[3] Financial Summary During the period, the Group's EBITDA slightly increased, losses narrowed significantly, total comprehensive income attributable to owners turned profitable, and net assets also grew Key Financial Indicators Comparison (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Assets | 2,345,200 | 2,319,000 | +1.1% | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group's revenue slightly decreased, but losses for the period narrowed significantly year-on-year due to controlled cost of sales and finance costs, leading to a reduction in basic and diluted loss per share Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 | 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share | (0.45) HK cents | (0.95) HK cents | -52.6% | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income During the period, the Group's total comprehensive income improved significantly, turning from a negative value in the prior-year period to a positive one, mainly due to the positive impact of exchange differences on translation of foreign operations Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the Company | 45,405 | (83,537) | Turnaround | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, the Group's net assets and net current assets both increased, and the current ratio improved, indicating enhanced financial stability Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (As of period end) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Equity | 2,345,243 | 2,318,961 | +1.1% | Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements General Information Symphony Holdings Limited was incorporated in Bermuda in 1993, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1995, and its principal businesses include brand promotion, retail, and financial services, with the ultimate controlling party being the company's Chairman, Mr Cheng Tun Nei - Symphony Holdings Limited was incorporated in Bermuda on November 24, 1993, and has been listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since March 1, 1995[9] - The ultimate controlling party is Mr Cheng Tun Nei, the Chairman and a director of the Company[9] - The Group's principal businesses include brand promotion (SKINS trademark, healthcare products, Japanese sake distribution), retail (outlet management, property investment), and financial services (securities brokerage, margin financing, money lending, financial advisory)[10][12] Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 and the Listing Rules, follow the accounting policies of the 2024 annual financial statements, and changes in accounting policies this period had no material impact on the financial position Basis of Preparation The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 issued by the HKICPA and the applicable disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules, and are presented in Hong Kong dollars - The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the applicable disclosure requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited[10] - The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars[11] Changes in Accounting Policies The Group has adopted amendments to Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective January 1, 2025, but these amendments did not have any material impact on the financial performance and position for the current and prior periods - The Group has adopted amendments to Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards which are effective for the financial year beginning on January 1, 2025[13] - The application of the amendments to HKFRSs in the current period has had no material impact on the Group's financial performance and position for the current and prior periods and/or on the disclosures set out in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements[13] Segment Information The Group's business is divided into three reportable segments—Brand Promotion, Retail, and Financial Services—in accordance with HKFRS 8, with information on revenue, results, assets, and liabilities regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker Segment Revenue and Results The Retail segment is the main contributor to the Group's revenue and profit, while both the Brand Promotion and Financial Services segments recorded losses during the period, with the loss from Financial Services widening Segment Revenue and Results (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | Segment | Revenue (in thousands HKD) | Results (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Consolidated Total | 148,229 | 6,951 | Segment Revenue and Results (For the six months ended June 30, 2024) | Segment | Revenue (in thousands HKD) | Results (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Consolidated Total | 150,324 | 12,173 | - Revenue from the Retail segment was primarily generated from the China market (HK$94,825 thousand), with the main product and service being commission income from franchise sales (HK$94,468 thousand)[20] - Revenue from the Financial Services segment was primarily generated from Hong Kong (HK$5,596 thousand), with the main product and service being interest income (HK$5,596 thousand)[21] Segment Assets The Retail segment holds the largest asset base in the Group, with total assets approaching HK$3 billion as of June 30, 2025, reflecting its core position in the Group's business Segment Assets (As of period end) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Consolidated Assets | 4,440,464 | 4,415,961 | Segment Liabilities The Retail segment has the largest liabilities, which decreased during the period, while liabilities for the Financial Services segment increased Segment Liabilities (As of period end) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Consolidated Liabilities | 2,095,221 | 2,097,000 | Other Income and Gains Other income and gains for the period increased significantly by 42.8%, mainly driven by the reversal of tax provisions and an increase in reimbursement income from outlet operations, which offset the decrease in government grants and interest income Other Income and Gains (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total | 35,724 | 25,009 | +42.8% | Finance Costs Finance costs for the period decreased significantly by 18.9% year-on-year, primarily due to a reduction in interest expenses on bank loans Finance Costs (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total | 39,687 | 48,945 | -18.9% | Loss Before Income Tax Expense The loss before income tax expense narrowed substantially during the period, mainly due to improvements in items such as depreciation, amortization, cost of inventories, and interest income, despite an increase in the fair value loss on financial assets Factors Affecting Loss Before Income Tax Expense (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fair value loss on financial assets at FVTPL | 2,518 | 571 | +341.0% | Income Tax Expense Income tax expense for the period increased by 50.8% year-on-year, primarily due to an increase in provisions for China Enterprise Income Tax, with minor changes in Hong Kong Profits Tax and overseas taxes Income Tax Expense (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total | 5,387 | 3,572 | +50.8% | - Hong Kong Profits Tax is calculated using a two-tiered system, with a rate of 8.25% on the first HK$2 million and 16.5% on the remainder[30] - The statutory rate for China Enterprise Income Tax is 25%, but rental income from subsidiaries engaged in property investment is subject to a 10% withholding tax rate[31] Dividends The Board does not recommend an interim dividend for the period; the company approved a final dividend of HK$0.005 per share for FY2024 on June 20, 2025, totaling approximately HK$14.871 million - The Board of Directors does not recommend the payment of any interim dividend for the period[34] - The company approved the payment of a final dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, of HK$0.005 per ordinary share, totaling approximately HK$14,871,000, on June 20, 2025[34] Loss Per Share The basic and diluted loss per share for the period was 0.45 HK cents, a significant narrowing from 0.95 HK cents in the same period last year, reflecting the Group's improved loss position Loss Per Share (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (HK cents) | (0.45) | (0.95) | - For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no potential dilutive ordinary shares, therefore, diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share[35] Trade and Other Receivables As of June 30, 2025, total trade and other receivables increased slightly, but net trade receivables decreased, with a significant portion of trade receivables still aged over 90 days Trade and Other Receivables (As of period end) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Trade and Other Receivables | 132,343 | 127,231 | Ageing Analysis of Trade Receivables (Net of loss allowance) | Ageing | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Over 90 days | 8,181 | 8,919 | Advances to Margin Clients As of June 30, 2025, advances to margin clients decreased slightly, are primarily secured by listed equity securities, and no loss allowance was recognized during the period Advances to Margin Clients (As of period end) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total | 123,657 | 126,610 | - The advances are secured by listed equity securities, bear interest at rates ranging from HKD Prime Rate to Prime Rate plus 3% per annum, and are repayable on demand[38] - No loss allowance was recognized for the current and prior periods as there were no significant default events and the fair value of the collateral was sufficient to cover the loan balance[39] Loans Receivable As of June 30, 2025, total loans receivable increased, primarily secured by mortgages over borrowers' properties and listed equity securities in Hong Kong, with annual interest rates ranging from 5% to 18% Loans Receivable (As of period end) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Value | 50,360 | 45,734 | - Loans receivable are secured by mortgages over borrowers' properties and listed equity securities in Hong Kong, bear interest at 5% to 18% per annum, and are repayable within one year or on demand[40] Trade and Other Payables As of June 30, 2025, total trade and other payables remained stable compared to the end of last year, with a decrease in trade payables from segments other than financial services Trade and Other Payables (As of period end) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Trade and Other Payables | 349,199 | 349,459 | Ageing Analysis of Trade Payables (Excluding Financial Services Segment) | Ageing | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Over 90 days | 463 | 717 | Management Discussion and Analysis Business Review Facing a complex global economic environment, Symphony Holdings achieved strong performance in its retail business through strategic business layout and digital transformation, realized cross-domain synergy in its brand business, and maintained prudent operations with stable returns in its financial business Retail Business The core retail brand "SIMPLY OUTLETS" performed strongly in the Xiamen and Shenyang markets, achieving new sales highs and business format optimization, while driving digital transformation through AI market analysis and WeChat Channel live streaming, earning multiple industry recognitions - Xiamen "SIMPLY OUTLETS" achieved the "over 100 million in the first month" milestone for the fourth consecutive year, with upgraded international sports brand flagships setting new regional performance records[43] - Shenyang "SIMPLY OUTLETS" optimized its brand mix by introducing top-tier international brands, achieving breakthrough sales performance during holidays[43] - Digital transformation proved effective, with an AI market analysis system improving operational decision-making precision and WeChat Channel live streaming boosting member interaction and sales conversion rates[43] Brand Promotion Business The brand business achieved cross-domain synergy, with SKINS optimizing its global strategic layout and deepening partnerships, healthcare business SBT expanding cross-border e-commerce channels, and Japanese sake brand "Hakuryu" strengthening high-end catering channels and overseas market promotion - Sport compression wear brand SKINS optimized its global strategy, focusing resources on core markets, restructuring its supply chain, and deepening collaborations with international athletes and top-tier events[44] - Healthcare business SBT successfully expanded its cross-border e-commerce channels, accelerating its penetration into the Southeast Asian market[44] - Japanese sake brand "Hakuryu" focused on strengthening high-end catering channels and exposure at industry exhibitions to enhance brand awareness as production capacity increased[45] Financial Services Business The financial business adhered to prudent operating principles, improved its risk management system, expanded its high-quality client base, and benefited from the capital market recovery, delivering performance in line with expectations and providing stable income support for the Group - The financial business adhered to prudent operating principles, expanding its high-quality client base while improving its risk management system[45] - Benefiting from the capital market recovery in the first half of the year, business performance was in line with expectations, providing stable income support for the Group[45] Financial Review During the period, the Group's overall revenue slightly decreased, but through cost control and the reversal of tax provisions, both EBITDA and total comprehensive income increased, losses narrowed significantly, and the financial position improved markedly Interim Results Overview During the period, the Group's overall revenue slightly decreased by 1.4%, but EBITDA grew by 2.2%, loss for the period narrowed by 52.2%, total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company turned profitable, and net assets increased by 1.1% Interim Results Overview (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company | 45,400 | (83,500) | Turnaround | - Net assets increased from approximately HK$2,319.0 million as of December 31, 2024, to approximately HK$2,345.2 million as of June 30, 2025[46] Segmental Performance Analysis The Brand Promotion segment's revenue decreased by 13.2% and its loss widened, the Retail segment's revenue grew by 1.4% but its profit slightly declined, and the Financial Services segment's revenue fell by 7.2% as its loss widened Segment Revenue and Results (For the six months ended June 30) | Segment | Revenue 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Revenue 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Revenue Change | Results 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Results 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Results Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Financial Services | 8,300 | 8,900 | -7.2% | (1,900) | (400) | Loss Widened | - The gross profit margin of the Brand Promotion segment increased from approximately 57.7% in the same period of 2024 to approximately 62.5% in the current period[47] Cost of Sales and Gross Profit Cost of sales for the period decreased by 23.0% year-on-year, leading to a slight increase in gross profit by 0.1% to approximately HK$140.7 million Cost of Sales and Gross Profit (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross Profit | 140,700 | 140,500 | +0.1% | Other Income and Gains Other income and gains for the period increased significantly by 42.8%, primarily driven by an increase in reimbursement income from outlets and government grants Other Income and Gains (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Other income and gains | 35,700 | 25,000 | +42.8% | Distribution and Selling Expenses Distribution and selling expenses for the period increased by 11.0% year-on-year, mainly due to higher advertising and promotion expenses and employee costs Distribution and Selling Expenses (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Distribution and selling expenses | 29,700 | 26,800 | +11.0% | Administrative Expenses Administrative expenses for the period increased by 7.2% year-on-year, mainly influenced by factors such as employee costs, PRC tax surcharges, and professional fees Administrative Expenses (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Administrative expenses | 69,400 | 64,800 | +7.2% | Finance Costs Finance costs for the period decreased by 18.9% year-on-year, primarily due to a reduction in interest expenses on bank loans Finance Costs (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Finance costs | 39,700 | 48,900 | -18.9% | Fair Value Loss on Financial Assets at FVTPL The fair value loss on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss for the period increased by approximately HK$1.9 million year-on-year to approximately HK$2.5 million Fair Value Loss on Financial Assets (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fair value loss | 2,500 | 600 | +316.7% | Income Tax Expense Income tax expense for the period increased by 50.8% year-on-year to approximately HK$5.4 million Income Tax Expense (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Income tax expense | 5,400 | 3,600 | +50.8% | Loss for the Period Attributable to Owners of the Company The loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company decreased significantly to approximately HK$13.3 million, mainly due to the combined effect of increased other income and gains and reduced finance costs Loss for the Period Attributable to Owners of the Company (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company | (13,300) | (28,400) | -53.2% | - The reduction in loss was mainly due to the combined effect of an increase in other income and gains and a decrease in finance costs resulting from the fall in HIBOR[57] Market Information During the period, revenue from China, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries accounted for 95.2% of total revenue, indicating the Group's business is highly concentrated in the Asian market - Revenue from China, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries accounted for approximately 95.2% of total revenue (prior-year period: approx 94.7%)[58] - The remaining 4.8% (prior-year period: approx 5.3%) of revenue was derived from the United States and other countries[58] Liquidity and Financial Resources As of June 30, 2025, the Group's bank balances and cash decreased slightly, but the current ratio improved significantly to 1.26, indicating enhanced liquidity, while the gearing ratio rose modestly Liquidity and Financial Resources (As of period end) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Current Ratio | 1.26 | 1.10 | +14.5% | - The Group's floating-rate bank loans carried annual interest rates ranging from approximately 1.79% to 6.81%, lower than the 1.92% to 7.83% in the same period last year[60] Pledge of Assets As of June 30, 2025, the Group had pledged various assets, including land, buildings, investment properties, right-of-use assets, and assets held for sale, as well as shares of certain subsidiaries and corporate/personal guarantees, to secure banking facilities - The Group has pledged leasehold land and buildings, outlet buildings, investment properties, right-of-use assets, and assets classified as held for sale with a total carrying amount of approximately HK$3,363.8 million[62] - In addition, shares of certain subsidiaries, corporate guarantees, and a personal guarantee provided by a director were also pledged to secure banking facilities[62] Capital Commitments As of June 30, 2025, the Group's capital commitments related to the construction of the Shenyang outlet building were approximately HK$6.1 million, a decrease from the end of the previous year Capital Commitments (As of period end) | Item | June 30, 2025 (in thousands HKD) | Dec 31, 2024 (in thousands HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Construction costs for Shenyang outlet building | 6,100 | 8,100 | Capital Expenditure Capital expenditure for the period increased significantly to approximately HK$3.1 million, primarily for the purchase of property, plant and equipment, and the construction of the Shenyang outlet building Capital Expenditure (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (in thousands HKD) | 2024 (in thousands HKD) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Capital Expenditure | 3,100 | 600 | +416.7% | Contingent Liabilities The Group has potential tax penalties arising from the overdue submission of PRC Enterprise Income Tax returns to the PRC tax authorities, but management considers the amount not to be material, and the vendor has undertaken to indemnify the related tax liabilities - The Group has potential tax penalties arising from the overdue submission of PRC Enterprise Income Tax returns to the PRC tax authorities[66] - Management considers the potential penalty amount not to be material, and the vendor has undertaken to indemnify any tax liabilities arising from the late submission of tax returns prior to the completion date of the acquisition[32] Employees and Remuneration Policies As of June 30, 2025, the Group's total number of employees decreased to 249, and employee costs (excluding directors' remuneration) decreased by 7.3% year-on-year; the Group offers competitive salaries, discretionary bonuses, share options, and other benefits Employees and Remuneration (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 | 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Employee Costs (excluding directors' remuneration) (in thousands HKD) | 27,100 | 29,300 | -7.3% | - The Group offers competitive remuneration packages, discretionary bonuses, employee share options, insurance, medical schemes, and pension plans to eligible employees[67] Treasury Policies The Group is mainly exposed to foreign currency risk arising from monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Renminbi and US dollars; management monitors foreign exchange risk from time to time but did not enter into any financial derivatives for hedging purposes during the period - The Group is primarily exposed to foreign currency risk from monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Renminbi and US dollars arising from its sales and purchase activities[68] - During the period, the Group did not enter into any financial derivatives for hedging purposes, but management monitors foreign exchange risk from time to time and will take appropriate measures when there are significant exchange rate fluctuations[68] Interim Dividend The Board of Directors has resolved not to declare any interim dividend for the period - The Board of Directors has resolved not to declare any interim dividend for the period[69] Material Acquisitions, Disposals, Significant Investments, and Future Plans for Significant Investments During the period, the company acquired a 15% equity interest in Shin Ito Brand Distribution Limited for US$0.6 million, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary, to gain full control and grow the "SKINS" business, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and profitability - On February 25, 2025, the Company acquired 600,000 shares (representing 15% of its entire issued shares) of Shin Ito Brand Distribution Limited for US$0.6 million (approximately HK$4.7 million)[70] - Upon completion of the acquisition, the Company holds 100% of the equity interest in Shin Ito, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company[70] - The Board believes the acquisition will enhance flexibility in Shin Ito's strategic direction and daily management, improve the Group's operational efficiency, and plans to grow the "SKINS" business through brand repositioning, product development, and distribution network upgrades[72] Future Prospects Looking ahead to the second half of the year, the Group will capitalize on China's economic policy dividends, with the retail segment focusing on consumption upgrades and digital transformation, and the brand business implementing differentiated development paths to address market changes and optimize operational efficiency from a solid foundation - The Group will seize policy dividends from the Chinese government, such as expanding domestic demand and optimizing the consumption environment, to deepen its strategic layout and drive high-quality development[75] - The retail segment will strengthen its "youthful and diversified" brand layout by introducing international luxury brands and emerging local designer brands, while deepening its omni-channel digital transformation[75] - The brand business will implement differentiated development paths: SKINS will advance the development of mass-market product lines, SBT will explore the health management market in the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia, and "Hakuryu" sake will accelerate promotion in key and North American markets[76] Other Information Purchase, Sale or Redemption of the Company's Listed Securities During the period, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities - During the period, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities[77] Events After the Reporting Period As of the date of this announcement, no significant events affecting the Group have occurred after the reporting period - No significant events affecting the Group have occurred after June 30, 2025, and up to the date of this announcement[78] Corporate Governance Practices The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix C1, Part 2 of the Listing Rules during the period, with a deviation where the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are held by the same individual, and a past issue of an independent non-executive director serving for an extended period, which has since been resolved by appointing a new independent non-executive director - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix C1, Part 2 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited during the period[79] - Deviation: The roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are both held by Mr Cheng Tun Nei; the Board believes this arrangement provides strong and consistent leadership[80] - The issue of an independent non-executive director serving for an extended period has been resolved: following the appointment of Ms Ma Yin Fan on June 20, 2025, the Company has re-complied with Code Provision B.2.4(b) of the Corporate Governance Code[80] Review of Interim Results The Company's Audit Committee has reviewed with management the accounting policies and practices adopted by the Group and discussed financial reporting matters, including the interim results announcement and interim report - The Company's Audit Committee, comprising three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed with management the accounting policies and practices adopted by the Group[81] - The Audit Committee has discussed audit, internal control, and financial reporting matters, including the review of the Group's interim results announcement and interim report for the period[81] Publication of Interim Results and Interim Report This announcement is published on the websites of the Stock Exchange and the Company, and the unaudited interim report for the period containing all information required by the Listing Rules will be dispatched to shareholders and made available on or before September 30, 2025 - This announcement is published on the website of the Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk and on the Company's website at www.symphonyholdings.com[82](index=82&type=chunk) - The unaudited interim report for the period containing all information required by the Listing Rules will be dispatched to the Company's shareholders and made available on the above websites on or before September 30, 2025[82] Board of Directors As of the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors consists of four executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, with Mr Cheng Tun Nei serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - The Board of Directors comprises executive directors Mr Cheng Tun Nei (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Mr Chan Kar Lee, Mr Li Chang Ming, and Ms Fung Kim Wan[83] - The independent non-executive directors are Mr Shum Pui Kay, Mr Wah Wang Kei, and Ms Ma Yin Fan[83]