Ge Long Hui·2026-03-19 12:29Core Viewpoint - New Horizon Company (00086.HK) reported its annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, showing a total revenue of RMB 3.7052 billion, a slight decrease of 0.29% year-on-year, while the profit attributable to shareholders surged by 321.79% to HKD 1.5931 billion, indicating a significant turnaround in profitability [1] Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2025 was RMB 3.7052 billion, down 0.29% year-on-year [1] - Profit attributable to shareholders reached HKD 1.5931 billion, up 321.79% year-on-year [1] - Basic earnings per share were HKD 0.814 [1] - Proposed second interim dividend of HKD 0.15 per share [1] Strategic Developments - 2025 marks a clear turning point in the company's development, with the completion of its strategic transformation [1] - The integration of three major business platforms—"Alternative Investment Solutions" (formerly "Fund Management"), "Investment Management," and "Credit"—has achieved seamless cooperation and full synergy [1] - This integrated model has enhanced recurring income, profitability, and capital efficiency, solidifying the company's position as a leading alternative investment platform [1] Operational Efficiency - Cost control remains a key advantage for the company, with a cost-to-income ratio of approximately 30% in 2025 [1] - The EBITDA margin was around 50%, showcasing the operational model's strengths [1] Capital Management - The company actively managed its balance sheet, optimizing its capital structure by repurchasing a total of USD 26.2 million in medium-term notes during the year [1] - Cumulatively, since 2022, the total amount of repurchased and redeemed medium-term notes reached USD 460.3 million, reducing the net debt-to-equity ratio to 25.8% [1]