China Finance Investment Holdings Limited provided group earnings guidance for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The Group is expected to record a net loss of approximately HKD 84 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared with the net loss of the Group of approximately HKD 31 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was mainly as a result of a gross loss of approximately HKD 8 million; the net loss from discontinued operation of approximately HKD 3 million; the recognition of impairment losses for property, plant and equipment approximately HKD 35 million; and the recognition of share-based payment expenses in relation to the share options granted to directors and other eligible participants of the Group of approximately HKD 11 million.

The impairment losses for property, plant and equipment and the share-based payment expenses are non-cash and non-recurring in nature. If taking out the impairment losses for property, plant and equipment and share based payment expenses, the Group's net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 would be increased by approximately HKD 7 million or 22.58% to approximately HKD 38 million, as compared to the net loss for the six months ended 30 June 2014.