DL HOLDINGS GP (01709) Issues Profit Warning, Expects Interim Net Profit to Decrease to Approximately HK$75 Million-HK$80 Million

DL HOLDINGS GP (01709) has issued an announcement that the Group expects to record a net profit of approximately HK$75 million to HK$80 million for the six months ended September 30, 2026, compared with a net profit of approximately HK$202.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025. Based on the relevant information available, the Board considers that the decrease is mainly attributable to: (i) a decrease in fair value gains arising from investments in associates measured at fair value through profit or loss during the period; (ii) an increase in share-based payment expenses during the period due to the grant of share options and share awards to certain directors, employees and consultants; and (iii) fair value losses on certain financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss during the period. Notwithstanding the above expected decrease in profit, benefiting from operating profit generated from the provision of licensed financial services and money lending services; and an overall fair value gain on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss during the period, the Group expects to remain relatively profitable during the period.