Core Viewpoint - The company, 创业集团(控股) (stock code: 2221), announced a fundraising through the issuance of new shares, raising approximately HKD 22.15 million, with a net amount of about HKD 22.02 million after expenses [1] Group 1: Fundraising Details - The company plans to issue 221,500,000 new shares at a price of HKD 0.10 per share, representing a premium of approximately 44.9% over the previous trading day's closing price of HKD 0.069 [1] - The new shares will account for about 13.8% of the existing issued share capital and approximately 12.1% of the enlarged share capital upon completion [1] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Approximately HKD 13.2 million of the proceeds will be used to repay overdue lease payments and other outstanding bond obligations, while about HKD 8.8 million will be allocated for general operating funds [1] Group 3: Regulatory Approval - The issuance is subject to approval from the Stock Exchange's listing committee for the new shares to be listed and traded, and the company has obtained all necessary consents and approvals for the fundraising [1] - The completion of the issuance is expected to occur on the third business day after the relevant conditions are met [1]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index closed at 23,345.05 points, down 0.46% on May 16 [1] - Chudi Holdings (01413.HK) closed at HKD 0.08 per share, up 31.15%, with a trading volume of 10.605 million shares and a turnover of HKD 729,200, showing a volatility of 44.26% [1] Group 2 - Over the past month, Chudi Holdings has seen a cumulative decline of 15.28%, and a year-to-date decline of 60.39%, underperforming the Hang Seng Index which has increased by 16.92% [2] - As of September 30, 2024, Chudi Holdings reported total revenue of HKD 270 million, a year-on-year increase of 12.65%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of HKD 4.354 million, a decrease of 150.08% [2] - The gross profit margin for Chudi Holdings is 4.51%, and the debt-to-asset ratio stands at 24.95% [2] - Currently, there are no institutional investment ratings for Chudi Holdings [2] - The average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the construction industry is 9.33 times, with a median of 1.58 times; Chudi Holdings has a P/E ratio of 26.22 times, ranking 88th in the industry [2] - Other companies in the industry include Pujiang International (02060.HK) with a P/E of 1.01 times, Food King (Global) (08619.HK) at 1.24 times, Jincheng Group Holdings (01581.HK) at 1.52 times, China Pipe Industry (00380.HK) at 1.56 times, and Indigo Star (08373.HK) at 1.58 times [2] Group 3 - Chudi Holdings is a foundation engineering contractor based in Hong Kong, established in 1995, primarily engaging in foundation engineering through its main operating subsidiary, Guanglian Engineering Co., Ltd. [2] - The company undertakes various foundation engineering projects, including excavation, lateral support, and related works such as pile cap engineering, underground drainage, and site leveling [2]