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香港, 2024年8月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 中國領先的獨立在綫消費金融服務提供商維信金科控股有限公司（「維信金科」或「集團」；股票編號：2003.HK）公布截至2024年6月30日止六個月（「期內」）未經審核之中期業績。2024年上半年，面對宏觀經濟局勢持續低迷，消費及信貸需求下降，集團及時調整經營策略，加強風險控制，降低借款人信貸風險及減少資產減值，並實施降本措施以提高經營效率。2024年上半年實現放貸量人民幣270.2億元。期內，為提升風險控制水平，集團利用新增數據來源迭代升級風險模型，並調整信貸額度政策，以降低客戶層面的平均風險敞口。集團同時透過應用更全面的借款人特徵評估維度，提高了批核流程的質量。這些措施使集團在資產方面持續鎖定較優質的借款人，並在短期風險與長期回報之間取得平衡。推出人工智能大模型「金烏大模型」 投入科技提升營運效率人工智能（AI）技術發展迅速，集團亦積極投入研發，並將此創新技術應用使核心業務系統升級，及提高集團的營運效率。2024年上半年，集團正式推出人工智能大模型「金烏大模型」，並在業務各方面部署。「金烏大模型」可總結大量的對話文本，並透過應用於智能信貸，大幅提高客戶服務統計及質量控制的質素；其亦可協助生成代碼，幫助技術研發人員專注於數據架構及系統建構的設計與改進。期內於辦公場景中，運用AI的「維小智」2.0已投入使用。「維小智」2.0除原有的問答互動功能外，亦可幫助員工創作內容，提高工作效率。期內的其他AI措施亦包括借助專業建模領域的AI技術，對核心風險控制系統「蜂鳥」進行迭代升級，以提高風險控制的營運效率，並透過改造規則引擎減低操作風險。多元拓展獲客渠道爭取優質新客戶 優化用戶體驗保持客戶忠誠度集團積極拓展優質獲客渠道，以提升獲客效率。期內與領先的美食外賣平台及其他優質渠道達成合作協議，加強與用戶的互動，幫助獲取優質的新客戶。截至2024年6月，集團累計註冊用戶人數達到149.1百萬名，較2023年上半年增加9.8%。除了爭取優質新客戶，集團持續優化對現有用戶的營運策略，在業務流程的各個環節進行服務升級，縮短貸款發放時間，減少用戶操作路徑，為用戶提供更安全、更便捷貼心的使用體驗。2024年上半年，複貸客戶為集團貢獻89.5%的貸款量。持續加強與外部資金合作 多措並舉降低資金成本截至2024年6月底，集團已與109家外部資金合作夥伴建立長期合作關係，包括全國性股份制商業銀行、消費金融公司和信託基金等，促成有關合作關係將有利於集團擴充豐富多元的融資庫。此外，集團透過建設維信金科資金管理平台系統，進一步完善資金管理，不斷提高資金營運效率，穩步降低資金成本。拓展內地以外新業務 CreFIT維信與中國移動香港達成合作除發展現有的消費金融業務外，集團繼續深耕中國內地以外的新業務，建立更多元化的業務。於2024年5月，集團在香港的線上消費金融品牌「CreFIT維信」，成為香港首家與中國移動香港有限公司合作的貸款公司，為其客戶提供消費金融產品。CreFIT維信將物色機會與更多優質的獲客渠道合作，並發展跨行業線上平台的互惠關係，讓更多用戶享用符合真實借貸需求的定製化分期付款體驗。展望為促進集團消費金融業務的進一步增長及滿足優質客戶的財務需求，集團將持續優化業務策略及提升技術能力。除了發展在國內現有的消費金融業務之外，集團將在香港、東南亞及歐洲等其他市場，尋求對相關或互補產業的投資、合作或收購機會，以擴大及多元發展集團業務。集團將持續評估潛在的投資機會和業務前景，並於機會出現時作出合適的投資和收購決策。此外，集團擬繼續實施一系列的策略以維持其在業內的增長，包括優化和拓寬其信貸解決方案，為客戶提供更好的服務，以提升品牌知名度和信譽度，並提強客戶的忠誠度；不斷研發人工智能等技術，提高風險管理能力；加強與持牌金融機構及其他業務合作夥伴的長期合作關係；確保業務嚴格遵循監管標準，實現合規的持續健康發展；審閱及評估潛在業務機會，投資、合作或收購中國及其他司法權區的相關或互補產業；建立充滿活力的企業價值觀和文化，培養內部人才。有關維信金科控股有限公司維信金科控股有限公司（簡稱維信金科），中國領先的金融科技平臺。秉承“維有信用，凝聚價值”的初心，致力於以風險評估量化、智慧化風控等金融科技，賦能持牌金融機構，讓更多用戶享受到負責任、可信賴的金融科技服務。 2024年，維信金科榮獲“2023年度虹口區百強科創及成長型企業”、“2023年度虹口區重點企業特殊貢獻獎”等榮譽；2023年，維信金科榮獲2023“磐石行動”網路攻防演練“優秀藍方隊伍”獎、“2023年上海市互聯網綜合實力50強企業”、“2023上海軟體和資訊技術服務業百強企業”等榮譽。網址：http://www.vcredit.com/ Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With its advanced infrastructure and a tech-savvy population, Singapore is at the forefront of the global digital revolution. As mobile marketing becomes an increasingly vital component of brand strategies in 2024, focusing on mobile-first approaches, personalised experiences, and a commitment to data privacy, Martechvibe is set to address these trends with its upcoming event.Martechvibe, a global media publication known for its insights into how leading brands use technology to drive growth, will host the Unlocked: Mobile & App Growth Summit on September 5, 2024, at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore. The exclusive event will gather mobile marketers, growth strategists, product innovators, and monetization leaders to explore and enhance their skills.This one-day summit will feature 16 research-driven sessions led by industry experts and is expected to attract over 150 decision-makers interested in mobile and app marketing technologies. The agenda covers key topics such as:Staying ahead of the technological curveCompatibility with current and future OSNon-negotiable security measuresUser data protectionEmbracing a mobile-first mind-setDigital wellnessCollaboration and integrationUnlocked boasts an impressive line-up of speakers from leading organizations including Grab, Lazada, Shopee, Standard Chartered, foodpanda, and The Coca-Cola Company. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to explore innovative solutions from leading exhibitors, designed to help mobile marketers and app developers thrive in today’s competitive landscape.For more details and to join the waitlist, visit https://martechvibe.com/events/unlocked-mobile-app-growth-summit/About Martechvibe:Martechvibe is a leading global media publication dedicated to exploring the intersection of marketing and technology. Through in-depth articles, research-driven insights, and exclusive events, Martechvibe connects industry professionals with the latest trends and innovations shaping the marketing technology landscape. From understanding how top brands leverage technology for growth to providing a platform for thought leaders to share their expertise, Martechvibe serves as a trusted resource for marketers and business leaders worldwide.For more information, visit www.martechvibe.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for the latest updates.Contact Information: marketing@martechvibe.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - New Hope Service Holdings Limited (“New Hope Service” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 3658.HK) announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (“In the First Half of 2024”or “the Period”).During the Period, the Company recorded revenue of RMB709.0 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.2%; Gross profit was RMB232.3 million, representing an increase of 2.7% compared to the corresponding period of 2023, and the gross profit margin was 32.8%. The profit attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company for the Reporting Period was RMB118.1 million, representing an increase of 7.9% compared to the corresponding period of 2023. The Board recommends the payment of interim dividend of HK$0.090 per share, with a dividend payout ratio that has reached approximately 60%, this recommendation reflects the company’s continuous and firm commitment to rewarding its shareholders and demonstrates strong confidence in the company’s future profitability.It is worth mentioning that, the Company completed the annual target for contract amount in the first half of 2024, with the contracted amount reaching RMB353 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 227%. The Company continued to optimize its operational management capabilities, with the trade receivable turnover days decreasing by 6 days as compared to the same period last year, and the management fee rate has decreased to 9.8%.Deep regional penetration and strong developmentAs at 30 June 2024, the Company had 244 projects under management with GFA under management of approximately 35.4 million sq.m., representing an increase of approximately 21.8% as compared to the corresponding period of 2023. The Company had 264 contracted projects with contracted areas of approximately 40.5 million sq.m.. As a property management enterprise focusing on high-tier cities in the Southwestern and Eastern China regions, New Hope Service continued to follow the strategic goal of deep regional penetration. Chengdu, Kunming, and Wenzhou, which accounted for 57.1% of the total managed area, contributed 62.7% of the overall revenue, further validating the company’s development strategy.In addition, the Company enhanced its core capabilities for market expansion through team remodeling, mechanism update and system construction. Under the strategic backdrop of deep cultivation in Chengdu, the Company successfully won the projects of Chengdu Tianfu Furong Garden (the first 4A-level scenic spot project), Zhong Cheng Boyue Mansion (the first commercial office expansion project), and Chengdu Xichuan Huijindu School (continued development in school-related projects) and other high-quality projects; In Yunnan and Guizhou, the Company continued to exert its core competitiveness in the financial industry, and successively won the bids for the Tongcheng Sub-branch of Kunming Branch of Minsheng Bank and the Haigengying Project of Yunnan Branch of Postal Savings Bank. Besides, the Company also built a three-kilometer market expansion, and by virtue of the service quality of and the high satisfaction of owners for the benchmark projects, the Company managed to win the bids for Suzhou Zhongjiao Jingting Project and Kunming Silan Yayuan and other projects.Additionally, the Company established joint ventures with Chengdu Economic Development Park Investment and a state-owned enterprise of Wuhou District in 2023, and achieved the annual contract conversion amount of RMB66.93 million in the first half of 2024. In 2024, the Company once again expanded the “New Hope Service Friends Circle”, successfully formed strategic cooperation with Sichuan Jianxingli Technology Co., Ltd. to jointly expand in light asset operation.“Property +”, Sustained profitabilityDuring the Period, the Company's revenue structure was continuously optimized, with the combined income of the “Property + Lifestyle + Commercial” sectors exceeding 90%. of the total revenue. Among them, the revenue from property management services amounted to RMB405.6million, accounting for 57.2% of the total revenue, representing an increase of 27.7% compared to the corresponding period of 2023; The revenue from lifestyle services amounted to RMB170.4 million, accounting for 24.1% of the total revenue, representing an increase of 26.1% compared to the corresponding period of 2023; The revenue from commercial operational services amounted to RMB65.2million, the gross profit margin was 63.9%In terms of “property + lifestyle”, backed by the Fortune Global 500 New Hope Group and by relying on its advantages in supply chain system, brand reputation and product categories, the Company built a corporate service system, successfully won the bid for the supermarket supply chain business of Huaxi Tianfu, completed the sales of 41,000 gift boxes, representing an increase of 300% over the same period last year.In terms of “property + group meal”, the total number of comprehensive services projects was 14, accounting for 56% of the total group meal service projects, in addition to the first 10-year group meal project — Yibin Maternal and Child Health Hospital, the Company also successfully won the bids for the Pangang Fresh Supply Chain project and the Sichuan Taikang Hospital project, etc.In terms of “property + commerce”, as an important profit unit, with its excellent property + commercial operation capabilities, the Company achieved commercial service expansion, successfully won “Chengdu Lantingji Project”(property + commerce external expansion) and other projects. Furthermore, certain managed projects maintained a higher level of operation, the occupancy rate of Nanning Xinchangxing increased by 20 percentage points as compared with the same period last year, and Chengdu New Hope International and Kunming Dashanghui also maintained an occupancy rate of over 90%.In terms of “property + N”, the Company explored the value of existing stock, further enhanced the sources of revenue and improved customer stickiness. Taking the Zhongding International project as an example, the compound growth rate of the property management income alone from 2021 to 2023 was 5.16%, and the compound growth rate of the income from property + commerce + group meal was 17.5%.High target guidance, Steady competitive advantages in “Property +”In the future, the Company will continue to be guided by high targets, firmly adhere to the strategy of regional penetration, and continue to expand its business scale through market expansion, strategic joint ventures, cooperation, mergers and acquisitions, and other means. At the same time, the Company will further focus on “property +”, dig deeper into customer demand, and realize sustainable profit generation through “cost down and revenue up” for individual projects by the advantages of supply chain and the efficiency enhancement of digital operation. The company will further link up with New Hope Group and use more comprehensive solutions for public welfare services to promote sound development and realize “people's livelihood” with high-quality services.- END -About New Hope ServiceNew Hope service (3658.HK) is an integrated property management enterprise engaging in the provision of lifestyle service solutions with a leading position in the Western China region and strategic cultivation in Chengdu. Backed by New Hope Group Co., Ltd.* and its subsidiaries, a member of Fortune Global 500, the Group placed emphasis on adhering to “asset value appreciation and maintenance” and “care-free and wonderful life”, and provided building block services such as property management services, lifestyle services and commercial operational services for middle-to-high-end residences, commercial office buildings and various types of properties. As at 30 June 2024, the Group was honored to be “2024 TOP 10 Companies in terms of Commercial Property Service Capacity in China” by CRIC, the “2024 TOP 18 Property Enterprise in terms of Comprehensive Strength in China” by EH Consulting, and the “TOP 19 of TOP 100 Property Management Companies in China” by China Index Academy .For latest news about New Hope Service, please go to the official websitehttps://www.newhopeservice.com.cnFor enquiry, please contact:Financial PR (HK) LimitedTim Yue/ Hulk Liu/Lucy LiuTel：(852)2610 0846Fax：(852)2610 0842 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On August 26, 2024, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. (0322.HK, the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024. In the first half of 2024, the Group proactively embraced opportunities and challenges, adhering to a long-term approach and strengthening the development and innovation of its core business. As a results, the Group achieved high-quality growth and optimization of its revenue structure, with major financial indicators showing robust improvement. For the six months ended on June 30, 2024, the Group’s revenue grew 0.7% year-on-year to RMB41.201 billion. Among which, the revenue from instant noodles was RMB13.814 billion, while the revenue from beverages was RMB27.065 billion. Gross profit margin improved by 2.1 percentage points year-on-year to 32.6%. EBITDA grew 12.2% year-on-year to RMB 4.825 billion.Financial Summary For the six months ended 30 June RMB’00020242023ChangeRevenue41,201,20840,907,456↑ 0.7%Gross margin32.6%30.5%↑ 2.1 ppt.Gross profit of the Group13,439,91512,465,643↑ 7.8%EBITDA4,824,6054,301,711↑ 12.2%Profit for the period2,235,0651,922,879↑16.2%Profit attributable to owners of the Company1,885,3101,637,670↑ 15.1%Earnings per share (RMB cents) Basic33.4629.07↑ 4.39 centsDiluted33.4629.04↑ 4.42 centsAs at 30 June 2024, cash at bank and on hand (including long-term time deposits) was RMB17,930.285 million, representing an increase of RMB3,191.904 million when compared to 31 December 2023. Gearing ratio was -23.0%.In the first half of 2024, China’s economy was generally running steadily. With the growth in outdoor traveling, total retail sales of social consumer goods grew 3.7% year-on-year. In response, consumers were paying more attention to the quality-price ratio of products, and the shopping channels were shifting, which galvanized the growth of warehouse membership stores, discount stores, preference-based e-commerce platforms, among other channels. Enterprises with strong product power, brand power and channel control are able to better adapt to changes and serve consumers, thus driving the results to grow.In the first half of 2024, the gross profit structure of the Instant Noodles Business continued to improve. The revenue from Instant Noodles Business was RMB13.814 billion, declined by 1.0% year-on-year due to market pressures and product structure adjustment, accounting for 33.5% of the Group’s total revenue. During the period, attributed to the favorable optimization of raw materials and product mix, the gross profit margin of instant noodles grew 1.3 percentage points year-on-year to 27.1%. As a result of the year-on-year increase in gross profit margin, the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company in the instant noodles segment grew 5.4% year-on-year to RMB850 million. During the period, facing the continuous differentiation of consumption trends, the Instant Noodles Business kept meeting the diversified demands of consumers with a variety of offerings in price bands, flavors and sizes. Efforts have been made on upgrading core products, promoting innovative products, deploying high-potential products; adapting to the transformation of consumers’ shopping modes, and actively expanding channels such as warehouse membership stores and preference-based e-commerce. Consistently upholding product quality, and providing consumers with delicious and reassuring products.In the first half of 2024, revenue and gross margin in the Beverage Business continued to improve. The overall revenue from Beverage Business was RMB27.065 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 1.7%, accounting for 65.7% of the Group’s total revenue. During the period, the gross profit margin of beverage grew 2.5 percentage points year-on-year to 35.2% through product mix optimization and management efficiency enhancement. Due to the year-on-year increase in gross profit margin, the profit attributable to the shareholders of the Company in the beverage segment grew 26.9% year-on-year to RMB1.115 billion. During the period, the Beverage Business was accelerating to build up the advantages of scale. Focused on core categories, continuously refined innovative tastes and optimized marketing strategies. Followed the trend of sugar-free health, launched a suite of products of sugar-free tea, driving the growth of ready-to-drink tea category. Continued to deploy freezers with investment in a more scientific manner.Mr. Richard Chen, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “In the second half of 2024, the domestic demand is expected to be one of the key drivers of economic growth. To “Consolidate, Reform and Develop” is the strategy that the Group remains committed to. The Group will give full play to the advantages of intensive channel development and production capacity, actively expand consumption scenarios and sales point coverage, and take multiple measures to stimulate the consumption vitality of target groups. The Group has always attached importance to the buildup of growth momentum in the long run. On the basis of the goal of results growth, efforts will be made to keep increasing investment in fundamental research, accelerate talent echelon development, invest in brand building, improve digital operation capability, and strengthen food safety control and management. We advocate sustainable development, continuously fulfill social responsibilities, seek and seize development opportunities, and work together with partners to contribute actively to society. We are committed to better serving customers and consumers, creating values for shareholders, and shaping a comprehensive food and beverage “National Brand” that assures the government, delights partners, and reassures consumers.”- End –About Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. (0322.HK)Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. (the “Company”), and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) specialise in the production and distribution of instant noodles and beverages in the People’s Republic of China (the“PRC”). The Group started its instant noodle business in 1992, and expanded into instant food business and beverage business in 1996. In March 2012, the Group further expanded its beverage business by forming a strategic alliance with PepsiCo for the beverage business in the PRC. The Company exclusively manufactures, bottles, packages, distributes and sells PepsiCo soft drinks in the PRC. After years of hard work and accumulation, “Master Kong” has become one of the best-known brands among consumers in the PRC.For enquiries, please contact:Investor EnquiriesInvestor Relations Team, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp.E-mail: ir@tingyi.comChristensen China LimitedE-mail: stephanie.chen@christensencomms.comTel:+852 2117 0861 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

業績摘要：- 報告期內，公司錄得收入約人民幣7.09億元，較去年同期增長18.2%；毛利為人民幣2.32億元，同比增長2.7%，毛利率為32.8%，實現股東應佔淨利人民幣1.18億元，同比增長7.9%。董事會建議宣派中期股息為每股0.09港元，派息比率約60%。此舉反映出公司持續堅定地回饋股東，亦表明對公司未來盈利能力充滿信心。- 公司已於2024上半年完成全年目標合約額，累計簽約3.53億元，同比增長227%。公司持續優化運營管理能力，應收賬款周轉天數較去年同期下降6天，管理費效降至9.8%。香港, 2024年8月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 新希望服務控股有限公司（股份代號：3658.HK）及其附屬公司（統稱「本公司」或「公司」）宣佈其截至2024年6月30日止六個月（「期內」或「2024年上半年」）之中期業績。區域深耕，發展有力截至報告期末，公司在管項目244個，在管建築面積約3543萬平方米，較去年同期增長約21.8%，簽約項目264個，簽約面積4052萬平方米。作為一家聚焦西南和華東高能級城市的物業企業，公司秉持區域深耕戰略，佔總在管面積的57.1%的成都、昆明、溫州三地，收入則佔到62.7%，進一步驗證了公司發展策略的正確性。此外，公司通過團隊重塑、機製刷新、體係建設等方式，提升核心市拓能力。在深耕成都戰略背景下，成功拓得天府芙蓉園（公司首個4A級景區項目）、中誠鉑悅府（首個商寫外拓項目）、西川匯錦都學校（學校業態持續發力）等優質項目；在雲貴區域，公司著力發揮金融業態服務優勢，陸續中標民生銀行昆明分行同城支行、郵儲銀行雲南分行海埂營項目；同時，公司打造三公里市拓圈，通過標杆項目的服務品質、業主高滿意度等影響，助力中標蘇州中交璟庭及昆明思蘭雅苑等項目。另外，公司於2023年分別與成都經開園區投資及武侯區屬國有企業成立合資公司，並於上半年完成年合同轉化額6693萬元。今年，公司再次擴大「新服朋友圈」，成功與四川見興裡科技達成戰略合作，在輕資產運營方面合力拓展。民生物業+，持續創利期內，公司收入結構不斷優化，「物業+生活+商業」的整體收入佔比已超90%，其中，物業管理服務收入4.06億元，占總收入57.2%，較去年同期增長27.7%；生活服務收入1.70億元，占總收入24.1%，同比增長26.1%；商業運營服務收入0.65億元，毛利率63.9%。在「物業+生活」層面，公司背靠世界500強新希望集團，依託其在供應鏈體系、品牌口碑、產品品類等方面的優勢，搭建企業服務體系，成功中標華西天府超市供應鏈業務，並售出約41000個禮盒，較去年同期增長300%。在「物業+團餐」層面，綜合服務項目累計已達14個，占總團餐服務項目的56%，且于上半年成功拓得公司首個10年期團餐項目-宜賓婦幼保健院，以及中標攀鋼生鮮供應鏈項目、四川泰康醫院項目等。在「物業+商業」層面，作為重要的利潤單元，新希望服務憑藉卓越的綜合運營能力實現商業服務外延，成功拓得蘭庭集（物業+商業外拓）等項目。且部分在管項目亦保持較好的經營水平，南寧新暢行出租率較去年同期提升20個百分點，成都新希望國際及昆明大商匯亦保持超90%的出租率。在「物業+N」層面，公司通過存量價值挖掘，進一步提高收益源，提升客戶粘性。以中鼎國際項目為例，2021-2023年純物業收入下，複合增長率僅為5.16%，在「物業+商業+團餐+生活」整合運營後，收入複合增長率達到17.5%。高目標牽引，穩民生優勢未來，公司將繼續以高目標牽引，堅定區域深耕策略，通過市場拓展、戰略合資合作及收並購等方式，持續擴大業務規模；同時，進一步聚焦「物業+」，深挖客戶需求，通過供應鏈優勢、數字化運營提效，實現單項目「成本向下、收入向上」的持續創利，也將進一步鏈接新希望集團，用更豐富的民生服務綜合解決方案，推動公司穩健發展，以高質服務兌現「民生」成果。-完-有關新希望服務控股有限公司（3658.HK）新希望服務控股有限公司（股票代碼3658.HK）是一家西部領先、深耕成都的提供民生服務解決方案的綜合物業管理企業。背靠世界500強企業新希望集團，重點圍繞「資產增值保值」與「生活安心美好」，為中高端住宅、商寫辦公樓等多種業態場景，提供物業管理服務、生活服務及商業運營服務等積木式组合服務。截至2024年6月30日，本集團榮獲克而瑞物管頒發的「2024中國商業物業服務力TOP 10」，億翰智庫頒發的「2024中國物業企業綜合實力TOP 18」，以及中指院頒發的「2024中國物業服務百強企業TOP 19」。更多資訊請訪問新希望服務網站：https://www.newhopeservice.com.cn此新聞稿由金融公關（香港）有限公司代表新希望服務控股有限公司發佈。如有垂詢，請聯絡：金融公關（香港）有限公司岳 磊 先生 電郵：Timyue@financialpr.hk劉向陽 先生 電郵：Hulkliu@financialpr.hk劉淩霄 小姐 電郵：Lucyliu@financialpr.hk電話：（852）2610 0846傳真：（852）2610 0842 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Highlights- Total revenue increased by 14.9% to HK$3,265.4 million, with profit attributable to the owners of the company of HK$82.4 million- Gross profit increased by 5.3% to HK$477.7 million, with a gross profit margin of 14.6%- Contracts-in-hand remained at a high level of HK$11,704.3 million- Interim dividend amounted to HK2.38 cents per shareHONG KONG, Aug 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering and technology service provider in Hong Kong, today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (the “Period”), with revenue growth and steady performance despite navigating through various challenges.The Group’s revenue for the Period was HK$3,265.4 million, representing an increase of 14.9%. This is mainly due to the effective execution of a variety of data centre, healthcare, building and infrastructure projects, including new projects which are scheduled to reach the threshold for profit recognition progressively and are expected to contribute to the future profit pipeline in phases, as well as the consolidation of revenue of two recently acquired lift companies in the United Kingdom (“UK”). Gross profit was HK$477.7 million and profit attributable to the owners of the Company was HK$82.4 million. The Group’s contracts-in-hand remained at a high level of HK$11,704.3 million, laying a solid foundation for future business. The Group maintained its active tendering activities throughout the Period, and submitted a total of 581 tenders or quotations valued at over HK$1 million each. In accordance with the tendering schedules, the award of many of the submitted tenders is due for announcement in phases later in the year. The Board has resolved to pay an interim dividend of HK2.38 cents per share.Dr Mak Kin Wah, Chairman of Analogue Holdings Limited, said, “It is a great privilege for me to present the Interim Report for the first time as Chairman of the Company. During the Period, we continuously enhanced our core businesses as a market leader in the E&M engineering and technology services markets, advancing our diverse business portfolio which includes Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (‘ICBT’), and Lifts and Escalator services. Not only have we continued to invest in research and development (‘R&D’) to develop innovative construction technologies to assure quality, safety and efficiency, and advanced digital, and green and environmental technologies to position us in the growth segments, meet customer needs and create value for the community, we have also broadened our Lifts and Escalators business to include the UK and the United States (‘US’) as well as explored opportunities in other new markets. The results of these efforts are maintaining our industry leadership, helping to navigate the challenges and capture the opportunities in the current business environment, and facilitating our ongoing growth.”Revenue from the Building Services segment grew by 20.8% to HK$2,111 million during the Period, while its contracts-in-hand amounted to HK$5,585 million as at 30 June 2024. The recurring maintenance revenue stream was up by 11.3% to HK$205 million, and was further augmented by new maintenance contracts of HK$125 million secured from infrastructure operations, data centres and housing programmes during the Period. The Group has maintained its leadership in the building services sector, with a substantial market share and solid reputation among prestigious customers. With the recent achievement of significant new projects to provide E&M services, including a Grade A office building in Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, with one of the highest levels of innovative Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (“MiMEP”) construction technologies for a commercial building, as well as a number of large-scale projects in Macau, the Group currently has large and sustainable contracts-in-hands. The Group will continue to invest in technologies such as Building Information Modelling (“BIM”) and MiMEP to enhance quality, safety, and productivity, including adding a new MiMEP facility in Mainland China to augment our established MiMEP facility in Hong Kong.Revenue from the Environmental Engineering segment amounted to HK$621 million. As at 30 June 2024, the segment had contracts-in-hand of HK$4,514 million, including eight new contracts or significant variation orders, demonstrating the Group’s expertise in delivering quality project management services for varied environmental infrastructure. During the Period, the Group was awarded several notable projects, including barrage and nullah improvement works in Yuen Long and a new landfill leachate treatment plant in Nim Wan, Tuen Mun. In addition to technologies for climate solutions, clean water, and waste and sewage treatment including AI-enabled Digital Twin, the Group also adopted innovative approaches to the strengthening protection, and operation and maintenance of environmental infrastructure to extend its life cycle and ensure that it provides excellent service to Hong Kong. In overseas markets, the Group participated in tenders including water treatment works with a capacity of more than 250 million liters per day in Teresa and Pasig in the Philippines, and a sewerage project in Dubai.ICBT recorded segment revenue of HK$295 million during the Period and had contracts-in-hand amounting to HK$938 million as at 30 June 2024. The Group’s cutting-edge CCTV systems with artificial intelligence (“AI”) video analytics have been adopted by the largest lifestyle shopping mall in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island to enhance security and optimise operations. Beyond the commercial sector, the Group has secured a contract to supply and install the Extra Low Voltage and Building Management Systems for a residential development project located in Tseung Kwun O, the largest residential development above the MTR station in the district. Well positioned for the opportunities arising from driving Hong Kong’s transformation into a “Smart City” and “Smart Economy”, the segment’s green and intelligent building solutions integrate a wide range of information and communications technologies, including AI-enabled Digital Twin, energy management technologies, renewable energy, ESG dashboards, Indoor Environment Quality Management, robotic solutions, and Smart Lampposts. Its solutions and services cover all industries and market segments in both the public and private sectors, including but not limited to data centres, healthcare, and infrastructure in Hong Kong.Revenue from the Lifts and Escalators segment increased by 49.4% year-on-year to HK$239 million, with contracts-in-hand increasing by 13.8% to HK$667 million as at 30 June 2024. Anlev Elevator Group (“Anlev”), the Group’s global brand of lifts, escalators and moving walkways, serves millions of users in Asia, America and Europe. As part of the Group’s growth strategies, Anlev has been making progress expanding its business in the UK and the US. Its success in securing overseas projects in the UK has contributed to the segment’s high revenue. In Hong Kong, maintenance contracts for both commercial and government buildings were major profit contributors during the Period. While Anlev’s performance in terms of both safety and service quality is well recognised by customers, Anlev is building critical mass to enhance the efficiency of production and has been continuously developing its products to meet customer needs and stay ahead of the competition.In July 2024, the Group unveiled the ATAL Tower, its new headquarters in Kwai Chung. Operation units from different offices are moving in by phases to be consolidated under one roof in this building, which will be fully operational by the third quarter of 2024. “This marks a new era and a significant milestone in the Group’s development. ATAL Tower boasts superior infrastructure that will enable us to better serve customers and partners while also providing a pleasant work environment to enhance our productivity and collaboration,” added Dr Mak.The Group remains cautiously optimistic about the business outlook, given the strong contracts-in-hand, its leadership position in growth segments, and its strong tendering pipeline. Its continuous success in securing new business opportunities and winning contracts augers well for remaining competitive in the industry and growing its revenue, customer base and market reach. The Hong Kong SAR Government’s planned annual capital works expenditure of about HK$90 billion presents significant opportunities for the Group. Overall, the Group sees potential in healthcare, infrastructure, housing, data centres, smart technologies, advanced food waste treatment technology, and retrofitting of existing buildings to contribute to sustainable urban development. The Group’s investment in BIM, Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), MiMEP, robotic solutions and other advanced construction technologies will strengthen its competitiveness and allow it to capture emerging business opportunities. The Group has healthy liquidity, low debt levels and strong recurring operating cash flows, which assures its financial flexibility to take on new projects in its tendering pipeline as well as to capture the opportunities arising in the current market condition, to optimise the long-term future of the business. The Group will continue to explore suitable synergistic business opportunities, including expansion into East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other areas.Dr Mak concluded, “What Analogue has achieved would not have been possible without our dedicated and capable staff. Attracting and retaining talents remains one of our top priorities. We are committed to providing our employees with comprehensive training to support their development, and to cultivating a corporate culture that values professionalism and craftsmanship. As a market leader, we take pride in being able to provide a comprehensive suite of quality services, not only for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders, but also to contribute to the betterment of society in Hong Kong and around the world.”For further details of the 2024 Interim Results, please refer to the announcement filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.– END –About Analogue Holdings LimitedEstablished in 1977, Analogue Holdings Limited is a leading electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering and technology service provider, with headquarters in Hong Kong and operations in Macau, Mainland China, the United States and the United Kingdom. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, the Group provides multi-disciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”) and Lifts & Escalators.The Group also manufactures and sells Anlev lifts and escalators internationally and has entered into an alliance with Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (“TEI”), one of the largest independent lifts and escalators companies in New York, the United States. The Group’s associate partner, Nanjing Canatal Data Centre Environmental Tech Company Limited (603912.SS), specialises in manufacturing of precision air conditioners. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MUMBAI, INDIA, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - InfoComm India 2024 sets the scene as the region’s most significant Professional AudioVisual (Pro AV) and integrated experience solutions tradeshow. Taking place from 3-5 September 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai, InfoComm India also plays host to the ninth edition of the InfoComm India Summit—often considered the technological preview and showcase of forward-facing technologies for India—with over 80 expert speakers from various diverse sectors, delivering cutting-edge content across more than 48 free-to-attend seminars organized in 14 specialty tracks.The Summit program at InfoComm India isn't just a conference; it serves as a compass for attendees to navigate the digital future, designed to equip them with the knowledge and inspiration to stay ahead of the curve. From Cybersecurity to Immersive Storytelling, Live events to Smart & Sustainable Cities, and from Conference Room Collaborations to Command and Control Rooms, the InfoComm India 2024 Summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to explore and shape the future of India's audiovisual landscape. InfoComm India 2024 | Over 40 free-to-attend educational sessions across 14 tracks, led by more than 60 industry experts.The summit kicks off with a keynote address by David Labuskes, CAE, CAE, RCDD, Executive Director and CEO of AVIXA, titled "Navigating New Horizons: Insights and Innovations Shaping India’s Pro AV Landscape". The first day of summit continues with sessions on Smart & Sustainable Cities, Immersive Storytelling through technology, and future-focused sessions on Transformative Education and Cybersecurity. Attendees will hear from representatives of 3CDN Workplace Tech, India, AVID India, Kerala Urban Commission, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Samsung Electronics, Sennheiser, Waste Management Research Centre, All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG) and many more.InfoComm India 2024 | Leading industry Experts and Luminaries sharing their knowledge and expertise from 3-5 September at JWCC, Mumbai.InfoComm India’s remaining summit sessions promise a wealth of insights with enlightening sessions such as “Digital Signage in the AI-age”, “Transformative Growth in Enterprise IT”, “The Future of Command & Control”,“Experiential Planning for Live Events & Exhibitions”, and “Mastering the Art of Audiovisual Communication”. Pundits and masterclass speakers from leading organizations like Blue Apple Digimedia, invidis consulting (Germany), Xtreme Media, Nexmosphere (Netherlands), PeopleLink Unified Communications, and Yamaha Corporation (United Kingdom), to name a few, will share their expertise and perspective with summit attendees.InfoComm India 2024 will also offer multiple networking opportunities to foster connections among industry professionals. These include a Breakfast Networking Hour at Luminary Lounge (Jasmine Hall) on 3 and 4 September, a Welcome Networking Event (co-hosted with AVIXA) on 3 September, AVIXA Women’s Council in India and AV Marketers Meetup, as well as Flashtrack seminars (AVIXA Booth) providing quick, informative sessions on the show floor, and Show Floor Tour highlighting new technology, products and solutions to help attendees stay updated on the latest advancements of the nearly 250 exhibiting companies and brands. InfoComm India 2024 | Global Leading Organizations are part of the Summit lineup visitors can look forward to hear from.InfoComm India 2024 is not just an exhibition, but a hub for innovation, learning, and networking. For full details on speaker and session lineup, exhibitors, products, registration, and remaining sponsorship opportunities, visit InfoComm India.To access more press information on InfoComm India 2024, please visit Digital Press Office Kit Contact Information: Rest of the World Angie Eng, Marketing Director InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd angieeng@infocommasia.com India Sooraj Dhawansooraj@falconfirst.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

摘要- 總收益上升14.9%至32.654億港元，本公司擁有人應佔溢利為8,240萬港元- 毛利上升5.3%至4.777億港元，毛利率為14.6%- 手頭合約維持在117.043億港元高位- 中期派息每股2.38港仙香港, 2024年8月26日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 香港領先的機電工程及技術服務供應商之一安樂工程集團有限公司（「安樂工程」或「公司」，連同附屬公司統稱（「集團」）（股份代號：1977），今天公佈截至2024年6月30日止六個月（「回顧期內」）的中期業績。集團收益錄得增長，業務表現穩健，在應對挑戰中前航。回顧期內，集團收益上升14.9%至32.654億港元。這主要源於多個數據中心、醫療、屋宇及基礎設施項目的有效施工，其中包括將按進度計劃逐步達到利潤入賬門檻然後分階段貢獻未來利潤的新項目，亦源於集團在英國收購的兩家升降機公司的收益貢獻。毛利為4.777億港元，而本公司擁有人應佔溢利則為8,240萬港元。集團手頭合約維持在117.043億港元高位，為未來業務發展奠定穩固基礎。集團的投標活動於回顧期內自始至終保持活躍，合共提交581份單項價值逾一百萬港元的標書或報價。根據招標時間表，多項已投標的中標情況將於年內稍後分階段公佈。董事會已決議派付中期股息每股2.38港仙。安樂工程集團有限公司主席麥建華博士表示：「我很榮幸在此分享在上任集團主席後的首份中期報告。回顧期內，我們持續加強核心業務，以鞏固我們在機電工程及技術服務市場的領導地位，推展我們多元化的業務組合，包括屋宇裝備工程、環境工程、資訊、通訊及屋宇科技（『ICBT』）以及升降機及自動梯業務。集團繼續投資研發並配合業務發展，不僅推展創新建築科技以確保工程質量、安全及效率，亦開發先進的數碼及環保技術以在增長業務板塊中早著先機，同時滿足客戶需求及創造社會價值。此外，我們積極拓展升降機及自動梯業務至英國及美國地區，並探索其他新市場的機遇。透過多管齊下，集團不單維持在市場上的領導地位，亦能把握現時環境中的挑戰及機遇，並實現增長。」回顧期內，屋宇裝備工程業務收益增加20.8%至21.11億港元。於2024年6月30日，手頭合約為55.85億港元。期內，該業務的經常性維修保養收益增加11.3%至2.05億港元。此外，集團取得多份新維修保養合約，增加經常性收益，總值1.25億港元，包括基礎設施營運、數據中心及房屋項目板塊。集團在屋宇裝備工程行業中領先同儕，佔據可觀的市場份額，並在知名客戶中享有良好聲譽。集團近期取得多個新機電工程服務項目，包括為銅鑼灣加路連山道一幢甲級寫字樓，提供全港其中一個最高度採用機電裝備合成法（「MiMEP」）創新技術的方案，以及其他多個位於澳門的大型項目等，令集團目前擁有龐大及可持續的手頭合約。集團將繼續投資建築信息模擬（「BIM」）及MiMEP等創新科技，包括於中國內地設立全新MiMEP設施，連同目前集團於香港的MiMEP設施，將進一步加強技術實力，提升工程質素、安全及生產力。環境工程業務的收益為6.21億港元。於2024年6月30日，該業務的手頭合約價值45.14億港元，當中包括取得八份新合約或重大更改施工訂單，在各類環境基礎設施中展現集團的優質項目管理服務專業實力。期內，集團獲授多個重要項目，包括元朗的防洪壩及明渠改善工程，以及屯門稔灣堆填區的新滲濾污水處理廠。除了氣候解決方案、淨水、廢物及污水處理等技術，例如人工智能（「AI」）驅動的數碼分身技術外，集團亦推行多項創新的強化保護、營運及維修保養方案，以延長設施的服務週期，並確保基礎設施能為香港提供卓越服務。海外市場方面，集團參與不同項目的招標活動，當中包括位於菲律賓特蕾莎及帕西格、每日可以處理超過2.5億公升容量的食水處理設施工程，以及杜拜的污水處理項目。回顧期內，資訊、通訊及屋宇科技（「ICBT」）收益為2.95億港元。於2024年6月30日，業務的手頭合約為9.38億港元。集團配有AI視頻分析技術的尖端閉路電視系統，已獲香港島南區最大的生活時尚購物中心採用，以加強保安及優化營運。除商業領域外，集團亦獲授一份為將軍澳一個住宅開發項目供應及安裝超低電壓和屋宇管理系統的工程合約。該項目為區內建於港鐵站上蓋的最大型住宅開發項目。集團致力把握推動香港轉型為「智慧城市」和「智慧經濟」中的機遇，ICBT業務提供的綠色及智慧屋宇解決方案，結合各種資訊及通訊科技，包括AI驅動的數碼分身技術、能源管理技術、可再生能源管理、環境、社會及管治指標儀表板、室內環境質素管理、機械人解決方案及智慧燈柱等。其解決方案和服務，涵蓋公營及私營領域的所有行業及市場板塊，包括但不限於香港的數據中心、醫療及基礎設施。截至2024年6月30日，升降機及自動梯業務的收益按年增加49.4%至2.39億港元，手頭合約增加13.8%至6.67億港元。集團旗下升降機、自動梯及自動人行道的國際品牌Anlev Elevator Group（「Anlev」）服務亞洲、美洲及歐洲數以百萬計用戶。作為集團增長計劃的一部分，Anlev已制定相關策略，正擴展其於英國及美國的業務。在英國取得海外項目，促成相關業務的高收益。於回顧期內，香港的主要溢利來自於商業大廈及政府樓宇的維修保養合約。Anlev的表現廣受客戶認可，尤其以安全及服務質素見稱。Anlev亦正建立規模效應以提高生產效率，並持續進行產品開發，以滿足客戶需求及維持競爭優勢。另外，集團位於葵涌的新總部安樂工程大廈，已經於2024年7月竣工，目前來自不同辦公室的各個營運單位，正分批遷入大廈工作，預計新總部將於2024年第三季全面投入運作。麥博士表示︰「安樂工程大廈的啟用，標誌集團發展進入新紀元的重要里程碑。大廈配備卓越的基礎設施，以讓我們更好為客戶及業務夥伴服務，同時提供舒適的工作環境，進一步提升生產力及部門協作。」因應集團目前擁有的手頭合約，在增長業務範疇佔的領導地位，以及投標活動的強度，集團對業務前景繼續保持審慎樂觀。集團不斷成功把握業務新機遇，並持續贏得投標合約，將助力集團持續鞏固競爭力，增加收益、擴展客群及市場。政府擬將年度資本支出增加至大約900億港元，亦將為集團帶來重要機遇。集團的整體巿場機遇涵蓋醫療、基建設施、房屋、數據中心、智慧技術、先進的廚餘處理技術、改造現有建築項目以促進城市可持續發展作出貢獻等。集團於BIM、組裝合成建築法（「MiC」）、MiMEP、機械人解決方案，以及其他先進建築技術方面的投資，將增加集團競爭力，助力把握新商機。集團穩健的流動資金、低負債水平及強勁的經常性現金流，讓集團在財務上具備靈活性，以承接新項目贏取投標，把握現時環境中的種種機遇，並為未來的業務發展作長遠部署。集團將繼續探索合適而具協同效益的商機，包括擴展業務至東亞、東南亞、中東及其他地區。麥博士總結：「安樂工程今天的成就，有賴盡責、專業能幹的員工在工作崗位上默默耕耘。我們會繼續以吸引及挽留人才為首要任務，並透過全方位培訓促進員工發展，打造重視專業及工匠精神的企業文化。作為市場領導者，安樂工程對於能為客戶提供全面而優質的多元化工程服務，一直引以為傲。我們會努力不懈，惠及客戶、員工和股東之餘，亦致力為香港以至全球地區，建構更美好的社會環境繼續作出貢獻。」有關2024年中期業績詳情，請參閱已呈交香港聯合交易所有限公司的公告。– 完 –關於安樂工程集團有限公司安樂工程集團有限公司成立於1977年，為領先的機電工程及技術服務供應商，總部設於香港，業務遍及澳門、中國內地、美國及英國。本集團為不同行業，包括公共和私營的客戶提供跨專業、綜合性的機電工程和技術服務，涵蓋屋宇裝備工程、環境工程、資訊、通訊及屋宇科技（「ICBT」），以及升降機及自動梯等四大業務板塊。本集團同時製造及向全球銷售Anlev升降機及自動梯，並與美國紐約最大獨立升降機及自動梯公司之一Transel Elevator & Electric Inc.（「TEI」）達成夥伴關係。本集團的聯營公司南京佳力圖機房環境技術股份有限公司（603912.SS）專門製造精密空調設備。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 23 August 2024, Q P Group Holdings Limited (“Q P Group” or the “Group”; Stock code: 1412), a paper product manufacturing and printing services provider, today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (“6M2024” or the “Period”).During the Period, the Group achieved revenue of approximately HK$538.6 million, representing an increase of approximately 16.9% as compared with the six months ended 30 June 2023 (6M2023). The gross profit increased by approximately 25.1% to approximately HK$192.5 million year-on-year. The gross profit margin increased to approximately 35.7% (6M2023: approximately 33.4%). Meanwhile, net profit also significantly increased by approximately 50.9% from approximately HK$35.8 million for 6M2023 to approximately HK$54.0 million for 6M2024. The increases in both gross profit and net profit were primarily attributable to the positive effects of better economies of scale driven by the increase in revenue from both original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) sales and web sales, as well as the continuous enhancement in operational and production efficiency. Basic earnings per share was approximately HK10.15 cents (6M2023: approximately HK6.72 cents).The board of directors has resolved to declare an interim dividend of HK3.0 cents per share for 6M2024 (6M2023: HK2.0 cents).Business ReviewDuring the Period, leveraging the consistently outstanding performance in engineering and production efficiency and quality, the Group successfully secured additional orders from its major OEM customer driven by the increasing market demand, which boosted its overall OEM sales. Meanwhile, the Group pushed forward steady business development in different product lines, which included the development of trading card game manufacturing business in the PRC. The Group’s OEM sales revenue increased by approximately 19.3% to approximately HK$438.8 million for 6M2024. (6M2023: approximately HK$367.8 million), mainly attributable to the increased demand for the Group’s tabletop game products from its major OEM customer.In respect of web sales business, the Group continued to allocate resources to online and offline marketing initiatives including digital marketing, crowdfunding and participation in overseas exhibitions. During the Period, the Group’s web sales revenue increased by approximately 7.4% to approximately HK$99.8 million for 6M2024. The number of active registered user accounts, which refers to the registered user accounts with order(s) placed on the Group’s major websites, increased from approximately 64,100 as at the end of last year to approximately 70,400 as at 30 June 2024.During the Period, the Group’s original brand manufacturer (“OBM”) business launched a number of card products and crowdfunding projects, which included card products published under brand licensing initiatives, progressively carving out the Group brand’s reputation and recognition in the relevant markets.On the operational front, the new Vietnam factory officially commenced full-scale operation during the Period, and has become a key production hub of the Group, leading to a new landscape and opportunities for the Group’s overall supply chain operation and business.ProspectsLooking ahead, the global economy is expected to continue to recover and grow in the second half of 2024, but the manufacturing industry may still face challenges amidst uncertainties such as high inflation and geopolitical volatility. The Group will continue to strive for steady business diversification and expansion as well as improvement in operational efficiency, thereby elevating its competitive advantage.In the OEM business, the Group intends to further explore the trading card manufacturing business in USA’s and European markets, so as to seize the opportunities in both domestic and foreign markets and maximise economies of scale. In the web sales business, the Group will attempt to embark on diverse marketing campaigns that put emphasis not only on customer acquisition but also the growth of existing customers. Furthermore, Q P Market Network (“QPMN”), an e-commerce platform under the Group, has initiated collaborations with enterprises in different regions to offer online solutions for product customisation. The Group looks to promote QPMN’s services to more brands and licensors with the successful cases, making a step towards the realisation of a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) model. In terms of the OBM business, the Group will actively seek collaborations with more brands and licensors and develop additional product categories and product customisation to enrich customer experience.On the operational front, the Group will stay focused on enhancing the efficiency and capacity of the new Vietnam plant, and continues to drive digital transformation and smart operations. The Group is in the process of preparation for the certification of Level 2i of Industry 4.0 maturity for the Dongguan plant, moving forward to achieve more extensive smart operations.Mr. Cheng Wan Wai, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Q P Group concluded: “While the global economic landscape continues to present headwinds such as slowing growth and inflationary pressures, we remain confident in the Group’s long-term prospects. Our solid operational and financial foundations position us well to capitalise on future opportunities. We will continue to adopt a proactive and prudent management approach, pursuing steady business expansion and driving improvements in operational efficiency. By closely monitoring market changes and swiftly adapting our strategies, we will strive to minimise the impact and delivering long-term value for our stakeholders.”– End –About Q P Group Holdings Limited (Stock code: 1412)Established in Hong Kong in 1985, Q P Group is one of the leading paper-based tabletop games and greeting cards manufacturers in the PRC, with production sites in Dongguan and Heshan in Guangdong Province, the PRC, and Phu Ly City in Ha Nam Province, Vietnam. Its principal product categories include tabletop games, greeting cards, educational items and premium packaging. Since 2010, the Group has been operating web sales businesses to provide online solutions for diversified customised paper products and gift items. Currently, the number of its active registered users has reached over 70,000.Q P Group’s major websites are:www.makeplayingcards.comwww.boardgamesmaker.comwww.createjigsawpuzzles.comwww.printerstudio.comQ P Market Network: www.qpmarketnetwork.comFor more information, please visit:https://www.qpp.comMedia EnquiriesStrategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeTel: (852) 2864 4834Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkPhoebe LeungTel: (852) 2114 4172Email: phoebe.leung@sprg.com.hkLinda KwanTel: (852) 2114 4951Email: linda.kwan@sprg.com.hkWebsite: http://www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Aug 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Data Center Xpo is excited to announce the winners of the Data50 awards, which highlight the top technology leaders to watch in 2024. This year’s winners were chosen through a thorough process involving nominations, applications, data from our records, interviews, company websites, and other public sources.The Data50 awardees, known for their passion and innovation, drive impact across data analytics and emerging tech. The Data Centre Xpo transforms knowledge into actionable insights, fostering connections and partnerships. This year’s event will take place on September 3-4, 2024, at Voca in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This summit is a premier venue for exploring trends, networking, and engaging in sessions on data analytics, AI, and technology advancements. Join us to collaborate and discover transformative solutionsMeet the Data50 winners:Mohamed Abdeen, Head of Digital Services, Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Co.Muhammad Ghunaim, Head of BI & Analytics, Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance Company.Abdullah Rhwanjy, CITO, Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets.Rafe Ismail, Datacenter Operations Senior Manager, Ad Diriyah Gate Development Authority.Abdullah Abdulwasa, Chief Digital Officer, Al-Faisaliah Group.Yehia Taqsira, CIO, Alfaris Group.Saad Chammah, Head of Information Technology Department, Almabani General Contractors.Dr.Faisal AlNasser, Head of Enterprise Information Technology (EIT), Almarai.Abdullah Karabilo, Director of Strategy and Digital Transformation, Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Company.Adrian Blanck, Chief Digitalization Officer, Aramco.Ali Hummadi, VP QHSSE, ARASCO.Krish Jangal, Director of IT, ARASCO.Abdullah AlOmari, Information Technology Director & CIO, ARO Drilling.Saeed Ahmed Mughal, IT Director, Al Safwa Hospital by MajestyAbdulaziz Al-Ghufaili, Chief Technology Officer, Bank Albilad.Adel Mazen Ammari, Director of IT Operations, Cenomi Centers.Faisal Alshammari, Deputy CEO & Chief Innovation Officer, Tameeni.Nawaf Alghamdi, Director of Data and Artificial Intelligence, Council Of Health Insurance.Ghulam Murtaza, Head of Information Technology, The Coca Cola Bottling Company of Saudi Arabia.Faraz Manzoor, Head of IT & Technology, DAR Engineering.Tariq Al-Issa, Chief Information Officer, Enjaz.Ahmed Ali Larik, Head of IT Demand & Delivery and PMO, EMKANAbbas Natto, Group Chief Information Officer, Geidea.Wael Alfattani, Director of Information Technology (CIO), General Authority for Competition.Ali AlThuwaini, Director Business Intelligence, General Authority For Statistics - GASTAT.Sivakumar Seshadri, Head of Digital, General Organization for Social Insurance.Majed Shahin, Chief Technology Officer, Global Healthcare Co.Faisal Khashouf, Regional CIO Middle East & Africa, Hitachi Energy.Nasser Alamri, Cybersecurity Executive Director (CISO), Institute of Public Administration.Majed Alangari, Head of Cloud and Infrastructure, Integrated Telecom Company(Salam) Riyadh.Abdulrahman Almazroua, Manager of Cybersecurity Operations at JHAH, John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH).Rayed Saad Altukhais, Director of Digital Excellence, King Saud Medical City.Hamad Almutairi, Head of IT and Assets, King Saud Medical City.Abdulrhman AlKhnaifer, CIO, King Saud University.Muath Aloufi, Director of Digital Transformation, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.Mubarak Alshahrani, Chief Information Officer, King Saud Medical City.Mohammed Shah, IT and Smart City Director, Knowledge Economic City.Jad H Abdulsalam, VP, Cybersecurity and Digitization, Maaden.Mohammad Hazazi, IT&Sports Innovation Director, Mahd Academy.Syed Mubashir Ahmed, Head of IT & Projects Mobilization, Masah Construction Company.Naif Alharbi, Head of IT, MELSA (Mitsubishi Electric Saudi LTD).Osama Almujalli, Chief Data Officer, Ministry of Economy and Planning.Yousef Hamdan Alofey, Director of the Technical Affairs Department, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.Ahmad Mishkhas, Chief Information Security Officer,National Bank Of Bahrain.Ibrahim Al-Ammar, Chief Information Technology Officer, National Medical Care Company (NMC).Amin Aljaber, CIO, Nesma & Partners.Azwar Shah, Head of IT, Noon.Abdulrahman Alsarami, ICT Senior Director, NUPCO.Muhammad Uzair, CIO, PepsiCo.Anas Mosa, Director of Information Technology - PIF Projects, Public Investment Fund (PIF).Hala Mohammed AlSamnan, Vice President of IT Internal Audits, Riyadh Bank.Alok Srivastava, Director - IT Applications, ROSHN.Faisal Jamil, Associate Director IT & Cyber Risk, RSM Saudi Arabia.Mahmood Mubarak, Head of Technology O&M, Sahm Capital.Ali Alzahrani, Head of Cyber Security, SAMI Advanced Electronic Company.Asim Badhuralam, Director of Digital Transformation, Sanabel Alsalam for Food Manufacturing Company.Nader Alsinani, IT & Digital Services Director, Saudi Downtown Company – PIF subsidiary.Eyad Buhulaiga, Chief Data Management & Digital Strategy Officer, Saudi Electricity Company.Sayed Naser, Group IT Director, Saudi Industrial Development Company.Fahad Bin Moselekh, VP, Information Technology, Saudi National Bank.Mashari Almussaed, Digital Transformation Operations Manager, Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee.Ahmed Docrat, Executive Director - Digital Transformation, Saudi Tourism Authority.Saleh Alharbi, CIO, Shaqra University.Sameer Joshi, IT Director, SPIMACO.Zakir Shaikh, Group Head IT Operations, Tanmiah Food Company.Omar Albilali, CIO, Tasnee.Abdulrahman Alghabban, Director of Infrastructure & Data Center Operations, Tawuniya Riyadh.Abdullah Al-Zahrani, Director of Personal Data Protection, Tawuniya Riyadh.Eng.Syed Kareemuddin, Head of IT Infrastructure,Network & Security, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Saudi Arabia.Saud Alabdulaziz, Head Of Information Technology, The Financial Academy.Mohamed Fathy Zeineldin, Head of Enterprise Architecture and Data Governance, The Saudi Investment Bank.Shahzad Sultan, Director of Information Technology, U.S. Renal Care Riyadh.Abdullah Biary, Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance.Irfan Ul Haq, Director of Information Technology,Warehousing & Logistics Services Co LSC.Don’t miss the chance to connect and learn from the winners of the Data50 awards. This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to stay at the forefront, explore the possibilities of data analytics, or investigate the future of emerging technologies. The Data Center Xpo provides a unique platform to engage with leading experts in technology.For more information about Data Center Xpo and the Data50 awards, click on the Link.For Media Enquiries, contact:Kasturi Nayak (Sr. Marketing Executive) Kasturi.nayak@exito-e.com Enquiry@exito-e.com Exito Media Concepts Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月26日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 2024年8月23日,紙製品生產及印刷商雋思集團控股有限公司（「雋思集團」或「集團」；股份代號：1412），今日公布其截至二零二四年六月三十日止六個月（「二零二四年首六個月」或「期內」）之未經審核中期業績。期內，集團錄得收益約538.6百萬港元，較二零二三年六月三十日止六個月（「二零二三年首六個月」）增加約16.9%。毛利按年增加約25.1%至約192.5百萬港元。毛利率上升至約35.7%（二零二三年首六個月：約33.4%），而且純利亦由二零二三年首六個月的約35.8百萬港元大幅增加約50.9%至二零二四年首六個月的約54.0百萬港元。毛利及純利增長，主要由於原始設備製造商（「OEM」）銷售及網站銷售收益增加帶來更佳規模經濟效益以及營運和生產效率持續提升所帶來的正面影響。每股基本盈利約為10.15港仙（二零二三首六個月：約6.72港仙）。董事會決議宣派二零二四年首六個月中期股息每股3.0港仙（二零二三年首六個月：2.0港仙）。業務回顧期內，集團憑藉一直以來在工程、生產效率和品質上的卓越表現，成功吸納主要OEM客戶因應市場需求上升而增加的訂單，令整體OEM業務有所增長。同時，集團穩步擴展OEM業務的不同產品線，包括開發中國國內的集換式卡牌生產業務。集團的OEM銷售收益增加約19.3%至二零二四年首六個月的約438.8百萬港元（二零二三年首六個月：約367.8百萬港元），主要由於主要OEM客戶對集團桌遊產品的需求增加。網站銷售業務方面，集團持續投放資源於線上和線下的推廣策略，包括推行數碼營銷、推出眾籌項目及參與海外展覽會等。期內，集團的網站銷售收益增加約7.4%至二零二四年首六個月的約99.8百萬港元。活躍註冊用戶賬戶數目（指於集團主要網站下達訂單的註冊用戶賬戶數目）由去年底的約64,100個，增至二零二四年六月三十日的約70,400個。期內，集團的自有品牌生產（「OBM」）業務推出多個卡牌產品及眾籌項目，當中包括有品牌授權的卡牌產品，逐步在相關市場建立出知名度和認受性。營運方面，新越南廠房於期內正式全面投入運作，成為集團其中一個重要的生產點，為集團的整體供應鏈營運和業務開創新的局面和機遇。展望展望未來，全球經濟預計將在二零二四年下半年繼續展現復蘇和增長，惟在高通脹和地緣政治變化等不確定性下，製造業市場仍可能面臨挑戰。集團將繼續穩步發展不同業務及提升業務的多樣性，並持續提升營運水平，從而提高競爭優勢。OEM業務方面，集團計劃進一步探索集換式卡牌生產業務的歐美市場，同步把握相關國內及國外市場的商機，以發揮更大的規模經濟效益。網站銷售業務方面，集團將嘗試推行更多面向的營銷企劃，在開拓新客戶群的同時，亦促進現有客戶的增長。此外，集團旗下的電商平台Q P Market Network（「QPMN」）已與不同地區的企業開展合作，為其提供網上客製化產品方案，並期望借助成功的合作案例，把QPMN的服務推廣至更多客戶和市場，逐步實現企業對企業對消費者的商業模式。OBM業務方面，集團將積極尋求與更多品牌和授權商合作，並發展更多產品種類及加入客製化元素，為消費者帶來更豐富的體驗。營運方面，集團將專注提升新越南廠房的營運效率和產能，及持續發展數碼化和智能化營運，並正著手籌劃東莞廠房工業4.0 2i成熟度的認證工作，邁向更全面的智能化運作。雋思集團創始人、主席及行政總裁鄭穩偉先生總結：「儘管全球經濟形勢仍然存在著增長放緩和通脹壓力等阻力，但我們對集團的長期前景仍然充滿信心。我們的營運和財務基礎穩固，有利我們充分掌握未來機遇。我們將繼續採取積極而審慎的管理方針，穩步擴展業務，並推動營運效率的提升。通過密切監控市場變化並迅速調整策略，我們致力將對市場波動的影響降到最低，為持份者提供長期價值。」– 完 –有關雋思集團控股有限公司（股份代號：1412）雋思集團於一九八五年在香港成立，在中國廣東省東莞市及鶴山市以及越南河南省府里市設有生產基地，主要產品類別為桌遊、賀卡、幼教用品及包裝彩盒，是中國領先的紙質桌遊及賀卡生產商之一。集團自二零一零年開始經營網上客製化產品訂製業務，提供多元化紙製品及禮品訂製方案，現時活躍註冊用戶數量超過70,000個。雋思集團主要網站:www.makeplayingcards.comwww.boardgamesmaker.comwww.createjigsawpuzzles.comwww.printerstudio.comQ P Market Network：www.qpmarketnetwork.com如欲索取更多資料，請瀏覽網址：https://www.qpp.com/tc/傳媒查詢縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒電話：（852）2864 4834電郵：vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk梁家儀電話：（852）2114 4172電郵：phoebe.leung@sprg.com.hk關穎琳電話：（852）2114 4951電郵：linda.kwan@sprg.com.hk網址: http://www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - GoKardz, a new-age digital business card platform, launched its innovative solution to redefine modern networking. GoKardz, a Malaysia-based tech startup that hosted a soft launch event in Kuala Lumpur, promises to be a game-changer in how professionals manage and share their digital identities. Based on the available statistics, five million trees are cut down each year to produce business cards. And hundred billion paper business cards are printed every year, of which 88% of business cards are thrown away or lost within a week, making it is big and meaningful problem to solve. With GoKardz, users can now seamlessly connect, network, and present themselves in the most dynamic and personalized way, using a solution that is highly sustainable.Amaresh Panda, Founder of GoKardzGoKardz is not just a digital business card platform; it is a comprehensive solution for creating a distinct professional identity in the digital era, coupled with a platform-enabled services ecosystem. With GoKardz, users can seamlessly connect, network, and present themselves in the most dynamic, personalized and sustainable way. And, its platform-enabled services ecosystem is the foundation for delivering real value to business & enterprise users by offering them solutions for identity & access management, programmatic advertising & marketing solutions, job listings and an online store with exclusive GoKardz branded merchandise.Guests Downloading the GoKardz AppAmaresh Panda, the visionary founder of GoKardz, has always been passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. He envisages GoKardz to be the world’s leading platform for professional digital identity, modern networking, and opportunity discovery. He says, with ‘One Card, Infinite Opportunities’ as its tag line, the company’s mission is to revolutionize professional networking by bridging gaps, fostering collaboration, and creating opportunities for professionals worldwide through simple and user-empowering technology that is sustainable. He continues to add, ‘While there are a few other similar products in the market that offer digital cards, we have made a bold attempt to take the game to a whole new level by keeping the digital business card at the centre and curating the whole digital identity and product-enabled services ecosystem around it. I am confident it will offer tremendous added value to our users, individual as well as corporates.’ When asked about, who could benefit the most by using the GoKardz solutions, Amaresh replied, ‘While any individual or business user is welcome to experience our product, we believe entrepreneurs & business owners, professionals in sales & marketing, freelancers who need to promote their products & services, event attendees and the professionals in the recruitment & talent industry stand to benefit the most out of the current features on the platform.’GoKardz, is a venture from the venture building studio of Kuber Ventures, a Singapore-based venture studio with presence across India, Malaysia & Australia. The venture-building partnership and investment from Kuber Ventures has significantly bolstered GoKardz’s time to market, innovation capabilities & growth. With this strategic support, GoKardz will be able to enhance its technology infrastructure, expand its range of features, and improve user experience, quite rapidly. The market access provided by Kuber Ventures will also enable GoKardz to accelerate its market expansion beyond Malaysian shores as the company grows its footprint, reaching a broader audience and establishing a stronger presence in the industry.Guests with Kuber Ventures TeamAccording to Alok Kumar, the visionary Partner of Kuber Ventures, GoKardz is the first product in 2024 to be launched from our venture studio and has tremendous potential for growth. With their digital & NFC-enabled cards, tracking & managing contacts for individual as well as business or enterprise users is a breeze. On top of it, the platform also offers certain curated services specially designed for businesses and an online store with GoKardz merchandise, which will be launched soon.Karunjit Kumar Dhir, the Partner at Kuber Ventures added, with attention spans getting shorter and information overload everywhere, it is time to simplify fundamental things like managing our digital identity and the way we network or keep in touch with our friends, colleagues, business partners and professional network at large. Paper business cards are often misplaced, outdated, or discarded. For companies, paper cards mean lost control over sharing, no analytics to measure effectiveness, and the inability to update contacts in real-time, limiting their use for marketing and brand consistency. We are excited to witness the growth and engagement of early adopters on the platform, and the fact that GoKardz team has already started onboarding paying customers gives us high confidence about this latest venture from our studio this year. I am excited to start using the GoKardz mobile app and my personalised NFC-enabled card powered by GoKardz and the fact that I will never have to worry about printing or managing my paper business cards ever again.Showcasing GoKardz NFC Card and MerchandiseAbout GoKardz GoKardz is a digital business card platform dedicated to redefining professional networking. It offers a vibrant networking environment, a dynamic job platform, and various professional services, all designed to make advanced technology accessible, inclusive, and impactful. The platform supports multiple languages and provides robust customization options to reflect unique professional identities. Above all, it enables all of us in going green by adopting a more sustainable alternative than paper-based cards, which are difficult to track & maintain.For more details on GoKardz, visit our website. Join us to witness the future of professional networking with GoKardz.Experience GoKardz and redefine your professional networking by downloading our app from the following links:GoKardz for iOS: https://apple.co/3wdzhJDGoKardz for Android: https://bit.ly/3UsJvxQGoKardz: Digital Business Cards to Elevate Networking & Amplify SuccessEmpower your professional network with GoKardz digital cards. Create your digital business card, download our iOS or Android app, or get started on our web dashboard today!For more information, please contact:Email: hello@gokardz.com ; komal@mianext.comWebsite: www.gokardz.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Gross Revenue surged by 34.4% year-on-year to RM36.6 million.Net Property Income increased by 33.7% to RM20.7 million, bolstered by new revenue stream from its recently acquired non-retail asset - Kolej Yayasan Saad.Strong performance across Hektar Malls with 6.4% Positive Rental Reversion and close to 90% overall committed occupancy.Announces first interim income distribution of 1.9 sen per unit together with Income Distribution Reinvestment Plan.KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (“Hektar REIT”) is pleased to announce the second quarter results for the financial year ending 30 June 2024 (“Q2 FY2024”), highlighting a significant improvement in financial performance driven by new revenue contribution from Kolej Yayasan Saad and effective operational management.Sabrina Halim, Chief Operating Officer of Hektar Asset Management In Q2 FY2024, Hektar REIT reported revenue of RM36.6 million, an increase of 34.4% compared to RM27.2 million in the preceding year’s corresponding quarter (“Q2 FY2023”) largely attributed to the rental income recognised from its newly acquired education asset, Kolej Yayasan Saad (“KYS”). Net Property Income (“NPI”) increased by 33.7% from RM15.5 million to RM20.7 million, and Net Realised Income surged by 42.8% to RM9.9 million in Q2 FY2024.Hektar REITSummary of Financial Results for 2Q24Q2’ 2024RM’000Q2’ 2023RM’000Variance%Total Revenue36,55727,20734.4Nei Property Income (“NPI”)20,71315,42733.7Net Realised Income9,9336,95642.8 The quarter under review saw an encouraging rental reversion rate across all Hektar Malls with overall rental reversion recorded at 6.4%. On its tenancy expiry profile, a total of 28 renewals and new tenancies were secured which make up to 3.2% of the portfolio’s net lettable area. Cumulatively, a total of 62 renewals and new tenancies representing 259,676 sf of 12.7% of its retail portfolio’s net lettable area have been completed to-date with other expiring tenancies are currently in advanced negotiations stage, on track for conclusion by year-end.Supported by the strong financial performance, the Manager of Hektar REIT has declared an interim income distribution of 1.9 sen per unit for Q2 FY2024, totalling RM13.4 million. This translates to an annualised dividend yield of 6.4% based on the closing price of RM0.595 on 28 June 2024. The Income Distribution Reinvestment Plan (“IDRP”) will be applied, allowing unitholders to reinvest their dividends into new units. Unitholders are presented with this option to enhance their investments in Hektar REIT, in alignment to Hektar REIT’s capital growth and preservation objectives.As at Q2 FY2024, the overall occupancy rate at Hektar Malls was recorded at 87.2%. On the other hand, secured occupancy rate has further improved to 89.3% with tenants committed to open their doors to customers in the coming quarters. The encouraging numbers resulted from Hektar REIT’s enhance leasing strategies, continuous Asset Enhancement Initiatives (“AEI”) together with the strong retail industry outlook for the remaining half of 2024.To further extract values from its portfolio of retail assets, the Manager’s focus remains to be on Subang Parade’s overall repositioning. Urban Agenda Design Sdn Bhd was recently appointed as the lead architect for the rejuvenation project which covers Subang Parade’s interior and exterior facelifts to be implemented over three (3) years. Urban Agenda Design Sdn Bhd is an experienced party with extensive redevelopment portfolio ranging from REX KL, Semua House, The Five and Maximin Office (PJ). The management foresees improved occupancy levels, positive rental reversions, property valuation and increase in visitor traffic post-renovation works. The project is currently at the detailed design stage with the actual works on-site targeted to commence by Q1 2025.Sabrina Halim, Chief Operating Officer of Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. commented, "The positive results derived from the successful acquisition of our first non-retail asset marks a significant milestone in our diversification strategy. This strategic move not only broadens our portfolio but also enhances our resilience against market fluctuations. We believe that diversifying our asset base with high-quality, income-generating properties will provide a more stable revenue stream and reduce our dependency on retail assets alone.”She further added, “As we move forward, we are actively exploring further accretive opportunities that align with our long-term growth objectives, ensuring that we continue to deliver sustainable and attractive returns to our unitholders. Our commitment to optimising our asset portfolio and implementing prudent capital management practices will drive Hektar REIT’s growth and position us strongly in an increasingly competitive market environment."The Manager recently announced the intention to double Hektar REIT’s portfolio size to RM3 billion by 2027. Presented by various opportunities, the Manager is carefully appraising the prospects for their financial feasibility, strength of income stream, growth potential and contribution to the portfolio’s blended returns. With a target of having a well-balanced portfolio, the Manager is focusing on its core which is underserved retail assets with value creation potential, while also eyeing for resilient assets such as education properties within the K-12 segment and light industrial properties. Meanwhile, the Manager is continuously enhancing the leasing and marketing initiatives at Hektar Malls, with pockets of minor AEIs implemented on-site to further enhance the value propositions of the shopping centres.ABOUT HEKTAR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTHektar Real Estate Investment Trust (“Hektar REIT”) is Malaysia’s first listed retail-focused REIT. The primary objectives of Hektar REIT are to provide unitholders with sustainable dividend income and to achieve a long-term capital appreciation of the REIT. Hektar REIT was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 4 December 2006 and currently owns 2 million square feet of retail space in 4 states with assets valued at RM1.2 billion as at 31 December 2023. Hektar REIT is managed by Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd and the property manager is Hektar Property Services Sdn Bhd. Hektar REIT’s portfolio of diversified properties includes Subang Parade in Subang Jaya, Selangor; Mahkota Parade and Kolej Yayasan Saad in Melaka; Wetex Parade & Classic Hotel in Muar, Johor; Central Square in Sungai Petani, Kedah; Kulim Central in Kulim, Kedah and Segamat Central in Segamat, Johor. For more information, please visit www.HektarREIT.comFor more information or inquiries, please contact:Hektar Asset Management Sdn BhdD1-U3-10, Solaris DutamasNo 1, Jalan Dutamas 150480 Kuala LumpurMalaysia Investor RelationsTel: +603 6205 5570Fax: +603 6205 5571Email: ir@HektarREIT.comWeb: www.HektarREIT.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - EPB Group Berhad (“EPB”), and its group of companies (the “Group”), an established one-stop food processing and packaging machinery solutions provider, proudly made its debut today on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”). The shares opened at RM0.65 per share, representing a significant 16.07% premium over the IPO price of RM0.56 per share.Ms. Tan Poh Lin, Senior Vice President of Malacca Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Fok Chuan Meng, Head of Dealing of Malacca Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Stephen Chua Chee Keong, Independent Non-Executive DirectorEn. Noor Azman Bin Nordin, Independent Non-Executive ChairmanMr. Liew Meng Hooi, Deputy Managing Director of EPB Group BerhadMr. Yeoh Chee Min, Managing Director of EPB Group BerhadMs. Ooi Kim Kew, Executive Director of EPB Group BerhadMr. Khor Chai Tian, Independent Non-Executive Director of EPB Group BerhadMr. Ooi Hun Pin, Independent Non-Executive Director of EPB Group BerhadMr. Wong Yoke Nyen, Director of WYNCORP Advisory Sdn, Bhd.[L-R] EPB is listed under the stock name "EPB" with the stock code “0317”.Specialising in the design, customisation, fabrication, integration, and automation of production lines, the Group is a recognised leader in the food processing and packaging machinery industry. The Group’s innovative technologies and dedication to operational efficiency have been crucial in enhancing the quality of food processing and packaging solutions, supporting clients' environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") goals, including improving operational efficiency and product quality.The successful initial public offering of EPB raised RM40.08 million from the Public Issue, which will be allocated for the following: -RM24.60 million towards factory expansion, including acquisition of land, construction of factory, and purchase of machinery;RM3.00 million for the repayment of bank borrowings;RM8.48 million for working capital purposes; andRM4.00 million for listing expenses.En. Noor Azman Bin Nordin, Independent Non-Executive Chairman, stated: "We are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming response to our IPO. This significant occasion marks a milestone for EPB, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our team and the market's confidence in our vision and strategy. The increasing demand for automation and advanced machinery in the food processing and packaging sectors presents tremendous opportunities for us. With our listing, EPB is well-positioned to drive growth and innovation. Our plans include expanding our business footprint in Penang by building a new corporate office and a factory to enhance our production capabilities and provide additional warehousing space to meet future demand. We look forward to leveraging these opportunities to deliver greater value to our stakeholders.”Ms. Lim Chia Wei, Managing Director of Malacca Securities Sdn. Bhd., shared: “The successful listing of EPB Group Berhad marks an important milestone for the company and highlights the strong prospects of the industry. The sector continues to evolve with increasing consumer demand for high-quality, efficient automated solutions for food processing and packaging. Concurrently, EPB Group’s strategic focus on technological advancements and customisation uniquely positions it to capitalise on these trends. We are excited to support EPB Group in leveraging these opportunities to drive growth and innovation in the food processing and packaging machinery industry.”Malacca Securities Sdn. Bhd. is the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Underwriter and Placement Agent, and WYNCORP Advisory Sdn. Bhd. is the Corporate Finance Adviser of EPB Group Berhad.About EPB Group Berhad and its group of companies (“EPB Group”)Since EPB Group Berhad (“EPB”) and its group of companies (the “Group”) inception in 1992, EPB Group has established itself as an experienced player in the food processing and packaging machinery industry in Malaysia. Starting with trading manual packaging machines, EPB Group has grown and diversified its offerings to include comprehensive solutions such as the design, customisation, fabrication, integration, and automation of production lines specifically for the food manufacturing and processing sectors. Additionally, EPB Group has expanded into trading of cellulose casings and manufacturing and trading of flexible packaging materials, enhancing its portfolio to cater to the dynamic needs of the food industry. Known for its dedication to innovation, customer-centric solutions, and operational excellence, EPB Group continues to strengthen its position in the market, driven by a commitment to advancing food processing and packaging technologies and expanding its presence both locally and regionally. For more information, visit https://epb.group/Issued By: Swan Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of EPB Group BerhadFor more information, please contact:Jazzmin WanTel: +60 17-289 4110Email: j.wan@swanconsultancy.bizXinyi ChingTel: +60 19-337 9099Email: x.ching@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Aug 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - One World International School Nanyang Campus was ranked as the Best IB school and best school for the IB Diploma Programme in Singapore this week, a reflection of the school's dedication and commitment to academic excellence based on the values of kindness.OWISThe campus also ranked among the Top three as the best British school in Singapore, and among top 4 in the best school in Singapore categories, according to findings by WhichSchoolAdvisor.com, rounding off the achievements which are updated on a weekly basis."We are thrilled to have been recognised for all the hard work and dedication put in by our fantastic team of educators and teachers," said Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Cofounder of Global Schools Group - of which OWIS is a part. "We thank our parent community for their faith in us, and for voting us to the top."The rankings were determined through detailed parent surveys that assess a range of factors including school satisfaction, academic performance, value for money, recommendation likelihood and overall sense of belonging. It also took into account survey feedback and positive changes brought about by the schools.Parents were encouraged to participate in the ongoing survey process to provide feedback and influence future rankings."Our inclusion in the list of the Best IB Schools in Singapore is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier education and support for our students," said Mr James Sweeney, Head of OWIS Nanyang. "We are grateful to our parents for their invaluable feedback and continued support."One World International School, which has two campuses in Singapore, is among the top IB schools in the city-state, and has achieved this prestigious position by meeting and exceeding the expectations of its parent community. The school's dedication to providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally has been highly endorsed by its families.ABOUT GLOBAL SCHOOLS GROUPGlobal Schools Group is an award-winning interconnected network of leading international schools that provides a world-class learning experience. With almost all leading international curricula including Cambridge, IB, American Common Core and CBSE among others, GSG offers one of the widest range of academic programmes available today. The network's smart personalised learning systems and empowering methods with a serious commitment to superior pedagogy and best practices have won it over 600 awards, including the recognition for the Most Awarded Network of Schools. GSG's One World International School, which has 7 international campuses, is one of the fastest growing IB schools in Asia.Contact InformationRupali KarekarDivisional Managerrupali.karekar@globalschools.com+6598734320SOURCE: Global Schools Group Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月24日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 中國領先的黃金生産商–招金礦業股份有限公司（股份代號：1818，以下簡稱“招金礦業”或“公司”）公布截至2024年6月30日止之半年業績。上半年，公司突出業績導向，强化運營管理，激發經營活力，不斷提升市場預判及機遇把握能力，實現營業收入約人民幣46.27億元，較去年同期上升約34.24%；淨利潤增長約98.82%至約人民幣7.26億元，母公司股東應占溢利增長約118.62%至約人民幣5.52億元，每股盈利增長約200%至約人民幣0.12元，超預期完成上半年目標。根據中國黃金協會資料顯示，2024年6月底，倫敦現貨黃金定盤價爲2330.90美元/盎司，較年初2074.90美元/盎司上漲12.34%，上半年均價2202.91美元/盎司，較上一年同期1931.54美元/盎司上漲14.05%。上海黃金交易所Au9999黃金上半年加權平均價格爲514.12元/克，較上一年同期432.09元/克上漲18.98%。上半年，地緣政治衝突持續，全球經濟復蘇乏力，通脹高企，單邊主義、保護主義愈演愈烈，黃金避險保值功能重新受到重視，黃金價格强勢上漲，不斷刷新歷史新高，給公司帶來市場機遇。項目支撑引領 生産經營持續向好 2024上半年，招金礦業抓住有利市場遇，圍繞采掘工程、選礦管理、産品銷售，科學組織生産，開展勞動競賽，推動優産增産，共完成黃金産量13178.35千克（約42.37萬盎司），其中礦産金8997.03千克（28.93萬盎司），同比增長分別爲7.01%。公司加快推進瑞海礦業采選工程、早子溝金礦深部開拓等重點工程，有序擴大産能規模。同時，通過探礦增儲，促進可持續發展，完成地質探礦投入人民幣0.42億元，探礦新增金金屬量14.31噸。上半年，公司堅定實施國際化戰略，完成鐵拓礦業100%股權及科馬洪金礦的控股收購和現場接管。隨著海外項目的持續落地，公司在西非礦業市場整體布局逐步擴大，未來將逐步形成規模、協同開發的良好態勢。此外，公司始終把安全生産放在首要位置，投入安措資金人民幣0.6億元，深入開展安全生産治本攻堅行動，扎實推進提升、運輸、供配電、尾礦庫等重點領域專項整治，安全生産形勢持續穩定。聚焦關鍵領域 實現增産增儲增效展望2024下半年，招金礦業將强化生産組織和指標優化，圍繞夏甸金礦、大尹格莊金礦、早子溝金礦等骨幹礦山，挖掘擴能增産潜力。加强海外新收購礦山的運營管理，推進阿布賈金礦平穩過渡，實現穩産增産、探礦增儲、擴大效益；加速推進科馬洪金礦等項目建設，實現早建成、早投産。同時，公司將持續踐行ESG可持續發展理念，實現安全、綠色、合規、和諧發展；强化安全防範，深化安全生産雙重預防機制和隱患排查治理；健全完善合規管理體系，加大重點領域監督力度，提升公司依法合規水平；落實企業文化及民心工程建設，打造平安和諧招金。- 完 – Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月24日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 中國領先的黃金生産商–招金礦業股份有限公司（股份代號：1818，以下簡稱“招金礦業”或“公司”）公布截至2024年6月30日止之半年業績。上半年，公司突出業績導向，强化運營管理，激發經營活力，不斷提升市場預判及機遇把握能力，實現營業收入約人民幣46.27億元，較去年同期上升約34.24%；淨利潤增長約98.82%至約人民幣7.26億元，母公司股東應占溢利增長約118.62%至約人民幣5.52億元，每股盈利增長約200%至約人民幣0.12元，超預期完成上半年目標。根據中國黃金協會資料顯示，2024年6月底，倫敦現貨黃金定盤價爲2330.90美元/盎司，較年初2074.90美元/盎司上漲12.34%，上半年均價2202.91美元/盎司，較上一年同期1931.54美元/盎司上漲14.05%。上海黃金交易所Au9999黃金上半年加權平均價格爲514.12元/克，較上一年同期432.09元/克上漲18.98%。上半年，地緣政治衝突持續，全球經濟復蘇乏力，通脹高企，單邊主義、保護主義愈演愈烈，黃金避險保值功能重新受到重視，黃金價格强勢上漲，不斷刷新歷史新高，給公司帶來市場機遇。項目支撑引領 生産經營持續向好 2024上半年，招金礦業抓住有利市場遇，圍繞采掘工程、選礦管理、産品銷售，科學組織生産，開展勞動競賽，推動優産增産，共完成黃金産量13178.35千克（約42.37萬盎司），其中礦産金8997.03千克（28.93萬盎司），同比增長分別爲7.01%。公司加快推進瑞海礦業采選工程、早子溝金礦深部開拓等重點工程，有序擴大産能規模。同時，通過探礦增儲，促進可持續發展，完成地質探礦投入人民幣0.42億元，探礦新增金金屬量14.31噸。上半年，公司堅定實施國際化戰略，完成鐵拓礦業100%股權及科馬洪金礦的控股收購和現場接管。隨著海外項目的持續落地，公司在西非礦業市場整體布局逐步擴大，未來將逐步形成規模、協同開發的良好態勢。此外，公司始終把安全生産放在首要位置，投入安措資金人民幣0.6億元，深入開展安全生産治本攻堅行動，扎實推進提升、運輸、供配電、尾礦庫等重點領域專項整治，安全生産形勢持續穩定。聚焦關鍵領域 實現增産增儲增效展望2024下半年，招金礦業將强化生産組織和指標優化，圍繞夏甸金礦、大尹格莊金礦、早子溝金礦等骨幹礦山，挖掘擴能增産潜力。加强海外新收購礦山的運營管理，推進阿布賈金礦平穩過渡，實現穩産增産、探礦增儲、擴大效益；加速推進科馬洪金礦等項目建設，實現早建成、早投産。同時，公司將持續踐行ESG可持續發展理念，實現安全、綠色、合規、和諧發展；强化安全防範，深化安全生産雙重預防機制和隱患排查治理；健全完善合規管理體系，加大重點領域監督力度，提升公司依法合規水平；落實企業文化及民心工程建設，打造平安和諧招金。- 完 – Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.