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AMTD Digital Inc. Reports on Half Year Performance with a 1,085.9% Increase in Revenue

  • AMTD Digital Achieved 1085.9% Increase in Revenue compared to prior period in 2024
  • Total Assets Amounted to US$899.1 million (US$7.17/share)
  • Net Assets Amounted to US$548.0 million (US$4.34/ share)

AMTD Digital Inc. (“AMTD Digital” or the “Company”, NYSE: HKD), a NYSE listed company and also a comprehensive digital solutions and global hospitality and VIP services platform headquartered in France, announces its unaudited financial results for the six months ended April 30, 2025.

Highlights of Half Year Financial Results

  • Since October 2024, the Company consolidated The Generation Essentials Group (“TGE”, NYSE: TGE) as a subsidiary and hence TGE operating businesses have been integrated into the Group. The Company continues to focus on the development of our core business in hospitality and VIP services and to invest in the new core segment in media and entertainment.
  • Our total revenue for the six months ended April 30, 2025 increased by 1,085.9% from US$6.2 million in the comparable period of 2024 to US$73.2 million. We have achieved continuous growth in our focused business areas. This demonstrates our resilience and strategic development as we position ourselves for future opportunities.
  • Our fashion, arts and luxury media advertising and marketing services income reached US$10.0 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025. We have consolidated the businesses of L’Officiel and The Art Newspaper under TGE since October 2024, and brought significant growth to our media and entertainment segment.
  • Our hotel operations, hospitality and VIP services income increased from US$5.0 million in the comparable period of 2024 to US$13.6 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025, representing an increase of 172.4% growth as a result of additional contribution recognized from our hotel operations.
  • We recorded a total of US$47.9 million of dividend income and fair value gain on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss for the six months ended April 30, 2025.

Statement from the Board Members and Senior Management:

Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur, Chairman of the board and audit committee of the Company, said, “We are confident in delivering to all shareholders our solid financial results with significant growth momentum and business potentials for our next stage of developments. We are committed to deliver long-term values to all of our shareholders.”

Xavier Zee, Chief Financial Officer, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the consolidation of TGE with outstanding achievements across the hospitality, media, and entertainment sectors in the last quarter of 2024. Our team’s dedication and innovative approach have driven exceptional results, reaffirming our commitment to excellence and growth in these vibrant industries. We look forward to expanding our footprints in different parts of the world, developing IP related businesses and reaching new heights together.”

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Our revenue for the six months ended April 30, 2025 reached US$73.2 million, as compared with US$6.2 million recorded for the comparable period in 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to:

  • Fashion, arts and luxury media advertising and marketing services income was US$10.0 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025, compared to US$4.4 million for the comparable period in 2024. We have consolidated the businesses of L’Officiel and The Art Newspaper under TGE since October 2024 and brought significant growth to our media and entertainment segment.
  • Hotel operations, hospitality and VIP services income increased from US$5.0 million in the comparable period in 2024 to US$13.6 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025, representing a 172.4% growth mainly attributable to the additional contribution recognized from our hotel operations.
  • Net fair value changes on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss represented a gain of US$47.9 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025. The increase was mainly attributable to the unrealized gain on our investment portfolio.

Employee Benefit Expense

Staff costs for the six months April 30, 2025 increased significantly from US$2.2 million in the comparable period in 2024 to US$8.6 million primarily due to the additional contribution from our hotel operations and consolidation of TGE since October 2024.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization for the six months ended April 30, 2025 increased from US$2.1 million as compared to the same period in prior year to US$4.7 million, primarily attributable to the additional charges relating to the hotel properties.

Finance Costs

Finance costs for the six months ended April 30, 2025 increased by 51.7% compared to the comparable period in 2024 to US$6.1 million, primarily due to the increase in outstanding bank borrowings balance and an interest-bearing amount due to a non-controlling shareholder.

Other Expenses

Other expenses for the six months ended April 30, 2025 increased from US$4.3 million in the comparable period in 2024 to US$11.0 million, primarily attributable to the additional operating costs associated with our hotel operations and the consolidation of TGE since October 2024 and also in line with the increase in revenue generated from our hotel and hospitality segment and media and entertainment segment.

Other Income

Other income increased from US$5.1 million in the comparable period in 2024 to US$10.7 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025, mainly due to higher interest income driven by an increase in outstanding balances owed by the group companies during the current period.

Other Gains and Losses, net

Other gains and losses for the six months ended April 30, 2025 changed significantly from a gain of US$35.5 million in 2024 to a loss of US$0.3 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025. The change was primarily due to a one-off gain in the prior period from the disposal of certain subsidiaries principally engaged in digital solution services.

Profit For the Period

Profit for the six months ended April 30, 2025 increased by 49.5% as compared to the comparable period in 2024 to US$51.5 million, mainly resulting from the additional contribution recognized from our hotel and hospitality businesses, the consolidation of TGE since October 2024, and the significant fair value gain on our investment portfolio.

About AMTD Digital Inc.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital’s announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

Safe Harbor Statement

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AMTD DIGITAL INC.

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2024 AND 2025

 

 

 

Six months ended April 30,

 

 

2024

 

2025

 

 

US$’000

 

US$’000

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue from contracts with customers

 

 

6,170

 

 

 

25,310

 

Dividend income

 

 

-

 

 

 

352

 

Changes in fair value on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss

 

 

(1

)

 

 

47,498

 

Total revenue

 

 

6,169

 

 

 

73,160

 

Employee benefits expense

 

 

(2,157

)

 

 

(8,633

)

Advertising and promotion expense

 

 

(69

)

 

 

(331

)

Premises and office expenses

 

 

(40

)

 

 

(108

)

Legal and professional fee

 

 

(257

)

 

 

(394

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(2,066

)

 

 

(4,653

)

Finance costs

 

 

(4,022

)

 

 

(6,100

)

Other expenses

 

 

(4,331

)

 

 

(10,996

)

Other income

 

 

5,056

 

 

 

10,664

 

Other gains and losses, net

 

 

35,474

 

 

 

(336

)

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

 

 

33,757

 

 

 

52,273

 

Income tax credit (expense)

 

 

655

 

 

 

(811

)

PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD

 

 

34,412

 

 

 

51,462

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (EXPENSES)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

 

 

27

 

 

 

828

 

Share of other comprehensive expenses of joint ventures

 

 

(202

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations

 

 

150

 

 

 

360

 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (EXPENSE) INCOME FOR THE PERIOD

 

 

(25

)

 

 

1,188

 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD

 

 

34,387

 

 

 

52,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit for the period attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the company

 

 

35,172

 

 

 

27,072

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

(760

)

 

 

24,390

 

 

 

 

34,412

 

 

 

51,462

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the company

 

 

34,142

 

 

 

28,213

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

245

 

 

 

24,437

 

 

 

 

34,387

 

 

 

52,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic (US$)

 

 

0.46

 

 

 

0.22

 

Diluted (US$)

 

 

0.46

 

 

 

0.22

 

 

AMTD DIGITAL INC.

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND APRIL 30, 2025

 

 

 

October 31,

2024

 

April 30,

2025

 

 

US$’000

 

US$’000

 

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

6,645

 

 

 

8,643

 

Prepayments, deposits and other receivables

 

 

2,666

 

 

 

3,903

 

Amount due from AMTD Group

 

 

1,548

 

 

 

223,705

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

 

12,123

 

 

 

61,759

 

Fiduciary bank balances

 

 

709

 

 

 

723

 

Cash and bank balances

 

 

60,861

 

 

 

44,633

 

Total current assets

 

 

84,552

 

 

 

343,366

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

274,448

 

 

 

297,904

 

Intangible assets

 

 

119,255

 

 

 

119,520

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

 

24,676

 

 

 

138,328

 

Total non-current assets

 

 

418,379

 

 

 

555,752

 

Total assets

 

 

502,931

 

 

 

899,118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

1,590

 

 

 

5,675

 

Other payables and accruals

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

9,691

 

Bank borrowings

 

 

83,374

 

 

 

72,549

 

Amounts due to non-controlling shareholders

 

 

63,893

 

 

 

64,143

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

1,184

 

 

 

552

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

 

284

 

Income tax payable

 

 

2,602

 

 

 

3,149

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

162,643

 

 

 

156,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank borrowings

 

 

174,224

 

 

 

187,179

 

Provision for replacement of hotel properties

 

 

1,653

 

 

 

1,934

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

 

268

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

5,652

 

 

 

5,664

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

181,529

 

 

 

195,045

 

Total liabilities

 

 

344,172

 

 

 

351,088

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

 

8

 

 

 

13

 

Treasury shares

 

 

(635,233

)

 

 

(295,511

)

Reserves

 

 

653,695

 

 

 

619,685

 

Total equity attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

18,470

 

 

 

324,187

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

140,289

 

 

 

223,843

 

Total equity

 

 

158,759

 

 

 

548,030

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

 

502,931

 

 

 

899,118

 

 

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