Revenue was down 52.5 per cent\u00a0year-on-year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Macau.- Success Universe Group, the investment entity behind Macau’s\u00a0Ponte 16<\/a>, has reported its financial results for the first half of the year. It posted a net loss of HK$35.5m (US$4.6m). That compares with\u00a0an unaudited consolidated profit<\/a>\u00a0of HK$153.8m (US$19.7m) for the corresponding period last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company mainly attributed the loss to a fair value loss on its overseas-listed equity securities and a decrease in the value of investment properties in contrast to a gain for the same period last year. It also cited a write-down of the carrying amounts of the group\u2019s properties and leasehold land and buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Revenue was down 52.5 per cent year-on-year to HK$32.5m (US$4.21m) and gross profit was HK$8.9m (US$1.15m). Revenue from the travel business decreased to HK$31.2m (US$4.04m), while revenue from the property investment business was HK$1.3m (US$168,000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ponte 16 property recorded adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of HK$134.7m (US$17.45m) for the first six months of 2024. The group\u2019s shared profit relating to Ponte 16 stood at HK$58.2m (US$7.55m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of 30 June 2024, the casino at Ponte 16 had 109 gaming tables in operation: 103 mass tables and 6 high-limit tables. The average occupancy rate of Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 was 85 per cent for the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yeung Hoi Sing, Sonny, chairman of Success Universe Group Limited commented: “While the entertainment and tourism industry continues to thrive, we are well-equipped to navigate the resilient recovery in the second half of 2024. Striking a delicate balance between optimism and caution, we are poised to steer through the market landscape while vigilant monitoring and adjusting strategies to overcome macro challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Our unwavering dedication remains focused on enriching our business portfolio, preserving our dedication to achieve sustainable growth and seizing forthcoming opportunities.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Revenue was down 52.5 per cent\u00a0year-on-year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":19265,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Success Universe Group, the investment entity behind Macau's Ponte 16, reported a net loss of HK$35.5m for H1 2024, a significant reversal from the prior year's profit, with revenue down 52.5% year-on-year. The loss was primarily attributed to fair value adjustments on overseas equity securities and investment properties, alongside asset write-downs, despite Ponte 16 recording positive adjusted EBITDA. 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