Group 1 - The company expects to achieve a consolidated net loss attributable to equity holders of approximately HKD 11 million in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year reduction of about 87% [1] - The company anticipates a consolidated profit before tax of approximately HKD 12.7 million for the first half of 2025, compared to a consolidated loss before tax of HKD 70.9 million in the same period of 2024, indicating an improvement in operational performance [1] - The improvement in financial performance is primarily attributed to significant growth in the revenue of the trading and distribution segment during the interim period compared to the same period in 2024, driven by increased demand for distributed products from subsidiaries in Taiwan and mainland China [1] Group 2 - The trading and distribution segment experienced considerable growth in operating profit during the interim period compared to the same period in 2024, due to customers increasing inventory levels and capital expenditures [1] - The original product manufacturing segment saw a significant reduction in operating losses during the interim period compared to 2024, despite a slight decline in revenue, reflecting effective implementation of cost-cutting measures and ongoing improvements in operational efficiency [1] - The overall decrease in interest rates during the interim period led to a significant reduction in the company's net financing costs compared to the same period in 2024 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company is preparing for its 2024 Annual General Meeting, where various reports and proposals will be presented to shareholders, including financial results and future business strategies. Group 1: Meeting Agenda and Proposals - The agenda includes the review of the 2024 Annual Report, Board of Directors' work report, Supervisory Committee's work report, financial settlement report, and several other key proposals [1][4][5]. - A special resolution will be proposed regarding the application for a comprehensive credit limit and guarantees [2][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 1,361.94 million yuan in 2024, a decrease of 28.53% compared to the previous year [7][30]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -48.39 million yuan, which represents an improvement of 8.96% in the loss margin compared to the previous year [7][30]. - Total assets at the end of 2024 were 7,297.08 million yuan, down 11.31% from the previous year [30][34]. Group 3: Business Development and Strategy - The company is focusing on expanding new business areas while maintaining traditional operations, with significant progress in infrastructure and mining sectors [8][9][10]. - In the mining sector, the company signed a contract for mining rights, marking a significant step in its development strategy [9][10]. - The company is also exploring opportunities in the renewable energy and intelligent computing service sectors, with several partnerships and projects in the pipeline [10][11][19]. Group 4: Governance and Compliance - The Board of Directors held 10 meetings during the reporting period, reviewing 41 proposals to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements [14][15]. - The Supervisory Committee conducted six meetings, focusing on financial management and compliance with internal controls [20][25]. - Independent directors actively participated in decision-making processes and maintained communication with management to safeguard shareholder interests [14][39].