After the comprehensive service agreement between Huicai Holdings (01180) and Australian Entertainment expires, trading will not be renewed or postponed on June 10

Zhitongcaijing · 06/09 14:01

Zhitong Finance App News, Huicai Holdings (01180) announced that on June 9, 2025, the company received a notice from Australian Entertainment Comprehensive Resort Co., Ltd. (AEC) that the service agreement between the group and AFC to provide casino management services to the Macau Jinbi Huicai Casino, a subsidiary of Macau Entertainment Group, will not be renewed or extended after it expires on December 31, 2025.

For the year ended 31 December 2024, the Group's reported revenue from the provision of casino management services under service agreements was approximately HK$718 million, accounting for 66.2% of the Group's total reported revenue in 2024. According to the board's preliminary assessment based on currently available data, the board of directors expects the company's reported revenue and profit attributable to the company's shareholders to be drastically reduced from January 1, 2026. Despite expectations and challenges, the Group remains committed to its strategy and is committed to focusing its business on the development, sales and leasing business of electronic entertainment equipment and systems, which continues to expand steadily in Macau and overseas markets. The Board believes that this division has huge potential for future growth. The Group is actively enhancing its product portfolio and seeking partners with the aim of further strengthening its position in the gaming industry. Furthermore, the Group is committed to exploring other business opportunities and seeking to diversify its business to reduce risk. The Company will continue to closely monitor the relevant situation and developments, and update the market with the latest news on any significant changes in accordance with the requirements of the listing rules in due course.

Furthermore, the company has applied to the Stock Exchange to resume trading of shares on the Stock Exchange starting at 9:00 a.m. on June 10, 2025.