Board Change • May 20
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Robert Lee was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Tillkännagivande • Mar 18
Value Partners Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2026 Value Partners Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2026. Tillkännagivande • Mar 03
Value Partners Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Final Results on Mar 17, 2026 Value Partners Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 final results at 12:30 PM, China Standard Time on Mar 17, 2026 Tillkännagivande • Jul 30
Value Partners Group Limited to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Aug 13, 2025 Value Partners Group Limited announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Aug 13, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Mar 14
Value Partners Group Limited announces Annual dividend, payable on May 30, 2025 Value Partners Group Limited announced Annual dividend of HKD 0.0100 per share payable on May 30, 2025, ex-date on May 02, 2025 and record date on May 06, 2025. Tillkännagivande • Feb 27
Value Partners Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 13, 2025 Value Partners Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 13, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Feb 26
VP-DJ SHARIAH CHINA A-SHARES 100 ETF - MYR and Value Partners Group Limited Announce Resignation of Lam Mei Kuen, Winnie as Non Independent and Non Executive Director VP-DJ SHARIAH CHINA A-SHARES 100 ETF - MYR announced resignation of Miss Lam Mei Kuen, Winnie, age 57 as Non Independent and Non Executive Director with effect on February 26, 2025. Reason: Ms. Lam Mei Kuen Winnie has resigned from the company i.e. Value Partners Group Limited. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 15
Board Member recently sold €169k worth of stock On the 8th of October, Chun Ki So sold around 650k shares on-market at roughly €0.26 per share. This transaction amounted to 47% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €292k. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €4.3m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 06
Board Member recently sold €257k worth of stock On the 3rd of October, Yeuk Yan Hung sold around 970k shares on-market at roughly €0.27 per share. This transaction amounted to 24% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €3.6m more than they bought in the last 12 months. New Risk • Sep 25
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.0% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€1.0m sold). Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 10
Executive Director recently bought €65k worth of stock On the 9th of September, Cheng Hye Cheah bought around 450k shares on-market at roughly €0.14 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Cheng Hye has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of €299k worth in shares. Reported Earnings • Sep 02
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.02 (vs HK$0.003 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: HK$0.02 (up from HK$0.003 in 1H 2023). Revenue: HK$261.7m (down 15% from 1H 2023). Net income: HK$37.4m (up HK$32.5m from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 14% (up from 1.6% in 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.2% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.5% growth forecast for the Capital Markets industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 62 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Board Change • Aug 29
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Till Rosar was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Tillkännagivande • Aug 23
Value Partners Group Limited Announces Directorate Changes The board of directors of Value Partners Group Limited has resolved that with effect from 23 August 2024, Ms. Lin Xianghong and Mr. Li Qian are appointed as Executive Directors; and Mr. Ho Man Kei, Norman tendered his resignation to the Board and resigns as Executive Director in order to focus on his current role as Senior Investment Director. Ms. Lin Xianghong, aged 53, is Executive Director of the Company. Ms. Lin has served as vice chairman of GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corporation Limited ("GF Holdings") (a wholly owned subsidiary of GF Securities Co. Ltd. ("GF Securities", a company whose shares are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 1776) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 000776)) since April 2017. She served as chief executive officer of GF Holdings for the period from February 2007 to April 2017. From November 1999 to January 2007, Ms. Lin successively served as business manager of the International Business Department and the Investment Banking Department of GF Securities, head of the Marketing Department of GF Fund Management Co. Ltd. and head of the preparatory group of GF Holdings. From July 1992 to October 1999, Ms. Lin served as an employee and deputy manager of the International Business Department of Guangdong International Trust and Investment Corporation. Ms. Lin is also a director of GF Holdings, which is the substantial shareholder (as defined in the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange, the "Listing Rules") of the Company. Ms. Lin graduated from Nankai University with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics in 1992, Ms. Lin also obtained a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Jinan University in 1997, and an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2015. Mr. Li Qian, aged 39, is Executive Director of the Company. Mr. Li has served as deputy general manager of GF Securities since July 2021. Mr. Li successively served as deputy general manager of Fixed Income Sales and Trading Department of GF Securities (responsible for the overall work of the department), general manager of Fixed Income Sales and Trading Department of GF Securities, and assistant general manager of GF Securities from November 2014 to July 2021. Mr. Li has served as general manager of management headquarters of GF Securities' securities investment business since October 2017. Mr. Li's primary working experience included trader and head (responsible for the overall work of the office) of RMB interest rate trading office of Financial Market Department of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China from July 2009 to November 2014. Mr. Li obtained a Bachelor's Degree, a Master's Degree and a Doctorate Degree in Economics from Renmin University of China in June 2004, June 2006 and June 2009, respectively. The Board has resolved that with effect from 23 August 2024, Ms. Lin Xianghong is appointed as Co-Chairman of the Board alongside Dato' Seri Cheah Cheng Hye; and Mr. So Chun Ki Louis ceases to be Co-Chairman of the Board and he continues to serve as Executive Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer of the Company. The Board has resolved that with effect from 23 August 2024, Mr. Ho ceases to be a member of the Nomination Committee of the Company and Ms. Lin is appointed to this position in replacement of Mr. Ho. Reported Earnings • Aug 20
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.02 (vs HK$0.003 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: HK$0.02 (up from HK$0.003 in 1H 2023). Revenue: HK$267.8m (down 13% from 1H 2023). Net income: HK$37.4m (up HK$32.5m from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 14% (up from 1.6% in 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.2% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.4% growth forecast for the Capital Markets industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 65 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Tillkännagivande • Aug 01
Value Partners Group Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 15, 2024 Value Partners Group Limited announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Aug 15, 2024 Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 08
Key Executive recently sold €173k worth of stock On the 4th of July, Chun Ki So sold around 1m shares on-market at roughly €0.17 per share. This transaction amounted to 16% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €460k. Chun Ki has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.4m. Recent Insider Transactions • May 29
Key Executive recently sold €332k worth of stock On the 22nd of May, Chun Ki So sold around 1m shares on-market at roughly €0.23 per share. This transaction amounted to 12% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Chun Ki's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Tillkännagivande • May 08
Value Partners Group Limited Announces Independent Non-Executive Director Changes Value Partners Group Limited for the annual general meeting of the Company held on 7 May 2024, Mr. Nobuo Oyama has retired as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from the AGM as he has reached the retirement age and would like to retire from his overseas commitments. With effect from the AGM, Mr. Oyama also ceased to be a member of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of the Company. The Board announced that Mr. Till Rosar was appointed as an independent non-executive Director and a member of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of the Company after the AGM on 7 May 2024 with immediate effect. Mr. Rosar, aged 46, has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Mr. Rosar holds a Master's Degree (Diplom) in Business Administration from the University of Saarbrucken. He also obtained the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate and completed the Executive Program in Strategy & Organisation at the University of Stanford. Mr. Rosar specialised in strategy and mergers and acquisitions and held various senior executive roles in securities exchange, banks and asset managers. He was the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at the SIX Group in Switzerland, Head of Strategy at the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) Group, and the Head of M&A (ad interim) at the Westpac Banking Corporation. From July 2018 to September 2022, Mr. Rosar was the Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEx"). In this role, Mr. Rosar oversaw the development of HKEx's strategy, worked alongside the Chief Executive of HKEx and other business heads and led the execution of key strategic projects; he was also appointed as a member to the board of the International Securities Services Association, and the Financial Services Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. From October 2022 to July 2023, Mr. Rosar joined the Macquarie Group as the Managing Director. Since August 2023, Mr. Rosar joined Oliver Wyman as a partner, and is leading its financial infrastructure, technology and services practice in Asia Pacific. Tillkännagivande • Apr 27
Value Partners Group Limited Announces Resignation of Wong Wai Man June as Chief Executive Officer The board (the "Board") of directors (the "Directors") of Value Partners Group Limited announces that Ms. WONG Wai Man June ("Ms. Wong") has tendered her resignation and stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company with immediate effect to pursue other personal commitments. Ms. Wong will serve as an advisor to the Board immediately and for the remainder of the calendar year. Ms. Wong has ceased to be a member of the Risk Management Committee and the authorised representative (for the purposes of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and Part XVI of the Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong), "Authorised Representative") of the Company with immediate effect. Ms. Wong has confirmed that she has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to her resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company. Following the resignation of Ms. Wong, the function of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company will in the meantime be taken up by the Leadership Committee, currently comprising Dato' Seri CHEAH Cheng Hye and Mr. SO Chun Ki Louis ("Mr. So"). The Company will begin the search for a successor to fill this role. Tillkännagivande • Apr 04
Value Partners Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2024 Value Partners Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2024, at 14:30 China Standard Time. Location: Artyzen Club, 401A, 4/F., Shun Tak Centre 200 Connaught Road Cantral Hong Kong Agenda: To receive and consider the audited financial statements and the reports of the directors and the auditor for the year ended 31 December 2023; to re-elect Mr. SO Chun Ki Louis as an executive director of the Company; to re-elect Mr. HO Man Kei, Norman as an executive director of the Company; to re-appoint the auditor of the Company and to authorize the board of directors to fix its remuneration; and to transact other matters. Reported Earnings • Mar 22
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.013 (vs HK$0.30 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: HK$0.013 (up from HK$0.30 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: HK$587.9m (down 9.5% from FY 2022). Net income: HK$23.1m (up HK$567.4m from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.9% (up from net loss in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 78 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Mar 11
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (13% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Cash payout ratio: 217% Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2023 fiscal period end). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€133m sold). Tillkännagivande • Mar 09
Value Partners Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 21, 2024 Value Partners Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Mar 21, 2024 New Risk • Jan 31
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of German stocks, typically moving 11% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Cash payout ratio: 217% Minor Risk Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€133m sold). Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 24
Board Member recently sold €346k worth of stock On the 18th of January, Yeuk Yan Hung sold around 2m shares on-market at roughly €0.22 per share. This transaction amounted to 13% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €536k more than they bought in the last 12 months. Tillkännagivande • Jan 12
Value Partners Group Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Value Partners Group Limited provided earnings guidance for the year ended 31 December 2023. Based on preliminary review of the latest available financial information of the Company, consolidated profit attributable to owners of the Company is expected to increase significantly to about HKD 23 million (an unaudited estimate) for the year ended 31 December 2023 turning from a net loss of HKD 544 million for the year ended 31 December 2022. Buying Opportunity • Dec 29
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 17%. The fair value is estimated to be €0.30, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 43% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 21
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.50 per share at 1.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 December 2023. Payment date: 23 January 2024. The company is not currently making a profit and there are not enough cash flows to support it either. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.8%). Buying Opportunity • Dec 05
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 16%. The fair value is estimated to be €0.32, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 43% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Tillkännagivande • Dec 05
Value Partners Group Limited Proposes Special Dividend Value Partners Group Limited at its meeting held on December 14, 2023 approved the declaration of the Special Dividend of not more than HKD 0.5 per Share payable to holders of Shares. Tillkännagivande • Oct 14
M & A Equity Holdings Berhad (KLSE:M&A) entered into a conditional share sale and purchase agreement to acquire 75% stake in Value Partners Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. from Value Partners Group Limited (SEHK:806) for MYR 2.8 million. M & A Equity Holdings Berhad (KLSE:M&A) entered into a conditional share sale and purchase agreement to acquire 75% stake in Value Partners Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. from Value Partners Group Limited (SEHK:806) for MYR 2.8 million on October 12, 2023. The consideration is expected to be funded from M & A Equity Holdings Berhad’s internally generated funds. Value Partners Asset Management Malaysia reported net assets of MYR 5.197656 million and loss after tax of MYR 3.826849 million as at December 31, 2022. The transaction is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2023 and is subject to approval of the Securities Commission Malaysia. Buying Opportunity • Oct 03
Now 20% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days. The fair value is estimated to be €0.35, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 43% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.003 (vs HK$0.23 loss in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: HK$0.003 (up from HK$0.23 loss in 1H 2022). Revenue: HK$314.0m (down 13% from 1H 2022). Net income: HK$4.88m (up HK$433.5m from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from net loss in 1H 2022). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 48% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, while revenues in the Capital Markets industry in Germany are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 80 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Buying Opportunity • Jul 01
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 1.4%. The fair value is estimated to be €0.34, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 23% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Buying Opportunity • May 11
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 21%. The fair value is estimated to be €0.34, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 23% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 26
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.034 per share at 1.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 May 2023. Payment date: 25 May 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.9%). Buying Opportunity • Apr 25
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 27%. The fair value is estimated to be €0.34, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 23% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Buying Opportunity • Mar 21
Now 24% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 17%. The fair value is estimated to be €0.35, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 22% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Reported Earnings • Mar 18
Full year 2022 earnings released: HK$0.30 loss per share (vs HK$0.25 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: HK$0.30 loss per share (down from HK$0.25 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: HK$661.3m (down 53% from FY 2021). Net loss: HK$544.3m (down 219% from profit in FY 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 33% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.9% growth forecast for the Capital Markets industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 54% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Tillkännagivande • Feb 03
Value Partners Appoints Sean Chang as Co-Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income Value Partners Group Limited has appointed Sean Chang as co-chief investment officer, fixed income, to work alongside alongside existing co-chief investment Officer, fixed income, Gordon Ip. CHANG and IP will both be responsible for leading the fixed income team to create and manage high quality investment solutions for our clients. Both of them will report to Louis So, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer of the Group. Chang joins Value Partners from Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited, where he was most recently Head of Fixed Income for the company. Ip will continue to be based in Hong Kong, whilst Chang will be based in Singapore. Chang spent six years with Baring Asset Management (Asia) Limited as Head of Asia Debt Investment, specialising in Chinese Mainland research strategies and China credit decisions, prior to joining Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited. He also held a number of senior positions in Halbis Capital, Mirae Asset Global Investments, Hang Seng Investment Management, Invesco Asset Management Asia, HSBC Private Bank and HSBC Asset Management. Chang started his career in 1994 and has 28 years of industry experience. Tillkännagivande • Jan 20
Value Partners Group Limited Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Value Partners Group Limited provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ended 31 December 2022. For the period, the company expected consolidated loss attributable to owners of the Company is expected to be about HKD 545 million for the year ended 31 December 2022 (unaudited estimate), declining from a profit of HKD 458 million for the year ended 31 December 2021. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 5 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). Independent Non Executive Director Poh Weng Wong was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Aug 12
First half 2022 earnings released First half 2022 results: Revenue: (down 100% from 1H 2021). Net income: (down HK$209.8m from profit in 1H 2021). Profit margin: (down from 28% in 1H 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 14% compared to a 7.7% decline forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Non Executive Director Poh Weng Wong was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Mar 11
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint Full year 2021 results: EPS: HK$0.25 (down from HK$0.74 in FY 2020). Revenue: HK$1.41b (down 47% from FY 2020). Net income: HK$457.8m (down 67% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 33% (down from 52% in FY 2020). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 21%. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 26% compared to a 5.7% decline forecast for the funds industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 47% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS HK$0.11 (vs HK$0.068 in 1H 2020) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: HK$760.1m (up 22% from 1H 2020). Net income: HK$209.8m (up 67% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 28% (up from 20% in 1H 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 27
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.34 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 May 2021. Payment date: 25 May 2021. Trailing yield: 6.3%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.6%). Reported Earnings • Mar 12
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS HK$0.74 (vs HK$0.28 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: HK$2.64b (up 56% from FY 2019). Net income: HK$1.38b (up 169% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 52% (up from 30% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 43% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Mar 12
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 46%. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 16% compared to a 6.3% growth forecast for the Capital Markets industry in Germany. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 06
New 90-day high: €0.47 The company is up 32% from its price of €0.36 on 08 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €0.42 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 23
New 90-day high: €0.44 The company is up 20% from its price of €0.36 on 25 August 2020. The German market is up 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is down 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €0.35 per share. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 19
Board Member recently bought €406k worth of stock On the 17th of November, Man Kei Nmn Ho bought around 1m shares on-market at roughly €0.41 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 23
New 90-day low: €0.35 The company is down 18% from its price of €0.43 on 25 June 2020. The German market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is down 7.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €0.35 per share. 
