slotsmillion| Emperor Capital (00717.HK) interim adjusted net profit (excluding impairment provision) rose 6.5% to HK$99 million

Gelonghui May 17 丨 Emperor Capital (00717slotsmillion.HK) Announcementslotsmillion, 2023/2024 interim resultsslotsmillionFaced with complex situations and unfavorable operating environment, the Group's total revenue during the period inevitably decreased to 1.slotsmillion.85 million Hong Kong dollars (2023: HK$190 million). Excluding impairment provision, the Group's adjusted net profit increased 6.5% to HK$99 million. Basic earnings per share is HK0.62 cents (2023: HK0.67 cents).

The Group currently provides brokerage services, as well as wealth management and asset management services, for securities, futures and options traded on exchanges in Hong Kong, mainland China (through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs respectively) and major overseas countries. The Group provides online and mobile trading platforms for real-time trading and portfolio monitoring.

As at 31 March 2024, in addition to its headquarters and branches located in Hong Kong, the Group also operates 3 liaison offices in mainland China, located in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The Group's Wealth Management segment provides advice on a variety of investment services. In its asset management department, in addition to operating private equity funds, the Group also provides tailor-made discretionary investment services to its clients.