Key Highlights
- Expected Net Profit Attributable to Owners: Not more than HK\$630 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to HK\$1,577 million for the previous year (2024).
- Year-on-Year Profit Decline: Anticipated drop of approximately 60% in profit attributable to owners.
- One-Off Gains in 2024: The prior year’s results were heavily boosted by a non-recurring one-off gain of HK\$1,862.9 million from the deemed disposal of certain subsidiaries, which did not recur in 2025.
- Gains in 2025: The Group recorded a gain of approximately HK\$950 million on the disposal of subsidiaries during the year, partially offsetting the absence of the prior year’s one-off gain.
- Increase in Finance Costs: Finance costs rose during 2025 and negatively impacted results.
- Results Not Yet Audited: The financial results for FY2025 are still being finalized and have not been audited or reviewed by the audit committee or external auditors.
- Results Announcement Expected: The official annual results announcement is expected by end of March 2026.
Details and Analysis
Green Leader Holdings Group Limited (Stock Code: 61), a Bermuda-incorporated company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has issued a profit warning for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Board of Directors has informed shareholders and potential investors that, based on preliminary unaudited management accounts, the profit attributable to owners is expected to be capped at HK\$630 million. This is a sharp decline from the profit of approximately HK\$1,577 million recorded for the previous year.
The main driver behind this substantial year-on-year decrease is the absence of a non-recurring one-off gain from the prior year. In 2024, the Group recognized a one-off gain of HK\$1,862.9 million due to the deemed disposal of certain subsidiaries which resulted from their deconsolidation. This extraordinary item did not recur during 2025, leading to a normalization of profits.
Partially mitigating this effect, the Group managed to realize a gain of approximately HK\$950 million through the disposal of certain subsidiaries during 2025. However, this was not enough to fully offset the prior year’s exceptional item. Additionally, the Group’s finance costs increased during the year, exerting further downward pressure on profits.
It is important to note that Green Leader Holdings Group is still in the process of finalizing its results for FY2025. The figures provided are based on management’s initial review of unaudited accounts and have not yet been confirmed by the audit committee or the Company’s auditors. Final audited results are expected to be published by the end of March 2026.
Implications for Shareholders and Investors
- Potential Share Price Impact: The significant reduction in profit attributable to owners is a key price-sensitive event and could materially affect the Company’s share price. The absence of large one-off gains seen in the prior year means 2025’s profit is much less robust.
- Increased Finance Costs: The rise in finance costs could indicate higher borrowing or less favorable financing terms, which may be a concern for long-term investors.
- Caution Advised: The Board explicitly advises shareholders and potential investors to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company until the final results are published and audited.
Board and Management
As of the date of the announcement (16 March 2026), the Board comprises:
- Executive Directors: Mr. Tse Michael Nam (Chairman and CEO), Ms. An Juan
- Independent Non-executive Directors: Mr. Ho Kin Cheong Kelvin, Mr. Shen Weidong, Mr. Tian Hong
Conclusion
Green Leader Holdings Group’s profit warning signals a major shift in the Company’s financial performance for FY2025, as the absence of prior one-off gains and higher finance costs weigh on profitability. This development is highly material and price sensitive, and investors should be vigilant and await the formal release of audited results before making any investment decisions.
Disclaimer: The above article is based on unaudited preliminary information disclosed by Green Leader Holdings Group Limited and is intended for informational purposes only. Investors are urged to exercise caution and refer to the official audited results, which will be published by the end of March 2026, before making any investment decisions. This article does not constitute investment advice.
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