Lion Rock Group sees revenue drop amidst challenging market conditions

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Lion Rock Group's turnover decreased to HK$1,094.0 million from HK$1,257.3 million in the same period last year. Profit attributable to owners of the company also saw a slight decline of 4% to HK$76.0 million, down from HK$79.1 million in H1 2024. Despite the revenue decline, the overall gross profit margin remained stable.

The printing segment's turnover decreased by 12.5%, while the publishing segment experienced a 14.1% drop. Net current assets stood at HK$907.1 million as of June 30, 2025, with cash and bank deposits at HK$436.1 million. The group’s gearing ratio was 14.5%, an improvement from 17.2% in December 2024.

The board has declared an interim dividend of HK$0.030 per ordinary share for the current financial year. The group continues to focus on enhancing production efficiency, optimizing paper sourcing, and advancing its strategic reset in the publishing segment.