Henry Ka Group wins the Hong Kong Economic Journal's "Outstanding Listed Company Award 2025" again

Business restructuring yields results with mid-term gross margin significantly improving to 60%

(December 11, 2025, Hong Kong) Henry Ka Group (Stock Code:$HUNLICAR GROUP(3638.HK)) announced that the group has once again won the 10th "Excellence in Listed Companies Awards" organized by Hong Kong Economic Journal. The award is renowned for its rigorous and professional selection mechanism, aiming to recognize listed companies that demonstrate robust governance and continuous improvement in corporate quality amid complex market conditions. The group's consecutive wins reflect the effectiveness of its business restructuring and strategic focus.

Photo: Zou Chuan (right), Vice Chairman of the China Financial Association of Hong Kong, presents the award to Guo Jiayao (left), Director of Business Development at Harbour Family Office

Significant improvement in mid-term gross margin

The interim results for the period ended September 30, 2025, showed that although revenue declined year-on-year, gross margin improved from approximately 32% in the same period last year to approximately 60% due to cost control and operational adjustments. The period recorded a net profit of approximately HKD 300,000, reversing the net loss of the previous fiscal year, indicating that the restructuring measures are beginning to take effect.

Core business development

Under the "Steady Progress" strategy, the group's business performance has improved. In the financial and professional services segment, the core securities operations regained exchange trading rights this year, returning to a stable track. Meanwhile, through strategic mergers and acquisitions, the group successfully expanded into wealth management, professional insurance brokerage, and distressed asset management and recovery, forming an integrated ecosystem centered on compliance and professional services, with synergies gradually emerging.

Among them, the family office business became the most outstanding growth driver during this period, with revenue surging approximately 138% year-on-year. The group's Harbour Family Office was earlier awarded the "Excellence in Family Office Award" for its use of in-depth data analysis and multi-dimensional demand insights to provide tailored succession solutions for high-net-worth family clients, with continuously improving business performance reflecting market confidence in the brand and professional capabilities.

In the trade segment, the food trading business successfully obtained internationally recognized MSC and ASC supply chain certifications, with optimized product portfolios driving both revenue and gross margin higher. The electronic trading business, through the establishment of a new company in Shanghai, entered the mainland's technology intermediary services market, laying the foundation for business transformation and future growth.

The group also continues to promote headquarters functional development and talent acquisition, further strengthening governance, risk control, and synergy capabilities, enabling the group to maintain a steady operational pace during the business restructuring period.

Photo: Guo Jiayao, Director of Business Development at Harbour Family Office, delivers an acceptance speech

Future outlook

The award is an important recognition of the group's annual transformation achievements. Henry Ka Group will continue to deepen its established strategy: consolidating and expanding the leading advantages of the family office business; continuing to develop higher value-added and sustainable trade businesses; and prudently introducing artificial intelligence and related technologies into the entire investment process support and customer service workflow, developing more digital solutions to help Hong Kong build an international-level innovative fintech ecosystem.

Photo: Mr. Zhang Lieyun (second from left), Chairman of the Board of Henry Ka Group, poses with company employees

Mr. Zhang Lieyun, Chairman of the Board of Henry Ka Group, said: "Winning the Excellence Award consecutively is a clear recognition of the group's strategic direction and the execution capabilities of the management team. Faced with changes in the external environment, we chose to proactively adjust, focusing on core businesses and improving efficiency. This honor belongs to all colleagues and also reinforces our belief in adhering to robust management. Looking ahead, the group will drive business growth with a prudent and steady development strategy to create long-term value for customers, shareholders, and partners."

Photo: Guest of honor Au King Lun (center), Executive Director of the Financial Services Development Council; Cheng Shun Keung (front row, eighth from left), Chairman and CEO of Hong Kong Economic Journal; Deng Chuanjiang (front row, eighth from right), Editor-in-Chief of Hong Kong Economic Journal; Du Yongshi (front row, seventh from left), Commercial President of Hong Kong Economic Journal; judges, award presenters, and representatives of award-winning companies toast for a group photo.

About Henry Ka Group Limited

Henry Ka Group Limited (Stock Code:$HUNLICAR GROUP(3638.HK)) is a diversified enterprise with businesses covering financial and professional services, electronic product trading, and food trading. The group's financial operations cover Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region, engaging in financial services such as asset management and wealth inheritance, and holding relevant financial regulatory licenses. Its family office business leverages the advantages of Hong Kong's international financial center to provide high-net-worth families with succession planning and related advisory services.