Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the company reported total revenue of 16,240,000,anincreaseof52.010,631,000 for the same period in 2022[15]. - Interest income for the same period was 13,609,000,up3.3timesfrom3,991,000 in the previous year[15]. - The company recorded a loss before tax of 5,337,000,significantlyimprovedfromalossof64,593,000 in the prior year[15]. - The basic and diluted loss per share was 1.19,comparedtoalossof14.37 per share in the same period last year[15]. - Other comprehensive expenses totaled 10,380,000,adecreasefrom71,103,000 in the previous year, indicating improved financial performance[17]. - The company reported a net loss after tax of 5.34millionforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2023,asubstantialdecreaseof59.26 million compared to a net loss of 64.60millionforthesameperiodin2022[143].−Thefairvaluelossonfinancialassetsandperpetualsecuritiesdecreasedto32.52 million from 70.73millionyear−over−year,indicatingimprovedperformanceinthisarea[143].AssetsandLiabilities−AsofJune30,2023,totalassetsamountedto1,521,650,000, a decrease from 1,540,131,000asofDecember31,2022,representingadeclineofapproximately1.4964,398,000 from 1,006,591,000,reflectingadeclineofapproximately4.2474,514,000 from 854,253,000,adecreaseofaround44.41,521,650,000, down from 1,540,131,000,indicatingadeclineofapproximately1.245,948,000, down from 60,140,000asofDecember31,2022,reflectingareductionof23.512,236 thousand in 2023 from 13,983thousandin2022,adeclineofapproximately12.5(386,735) thousand in 2023 compared to (45,485)thousandin2022,representingariseofover750375,699 thousand, compared to a decrease of 31,482thousandinthesameperiodlastyear[138].−Thenetcashoutflowof(386.7) million from investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to cash outflows for investments and bank deposits[169]. Expenses and Cost Control - Administrative expenses decreased to 4,321,000from6,787,000, reflecting cost control measures[15]. - The company’s self-investment business generated 14.65millioninrevenue,upfrom8.49 million in the previous year, showing an increase of approximately 72.5%[142]. - The company experienced a foreign exchange loss of 0.30million,primarilyduetochangesinexchangeratesattheendoftheperiod[146].InvestmentActivities−Thecompanyhasallocatedabout4032.0 million in the Range 22 Fund, focusing on the global healthcare sector[175]. - The company has invested $30 million (approximately HKD 234.3 million) in the Sixty Degree Capital Fund III, focusing on healthcare and technology sectors in North America[178]. Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Elvin Alan Ortiz Espinosa and Sprout Wings Limited, each holding 127,939,100 shares, representing 28.38% of the issued share capital[195]. - John Paul Buckley and Zhang Zheng each control 81,774,809 shares, accounting for 18.14% of the issued share capital[195]. Management and Governance - The company is committed to transparency and good governance as part of its operational principles[110]. - The management team includes experienced professionals with over 20 years in asset management, investment banking, and technology sectors[106]. - The independent non-executive director has over 29 years of experience in auditing, accounting, risk management, and finance[107]. Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The company anticipates a gradual recovery in the IPO market in the second half of 2023, with plans to deepen its underwriting business[186]. - The company is actively exploring new business opportunities in lending, aiming for a balance between risk and return as global economic activity increases[187]. - The asset management division will enhance services for high-net-worth clients, aiming to improve brand recognition and market reputation[187].