Universe Printshop Holdings Limited provided earnings guidance for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company excepts to record a net loss as compared to a net profit of approximately HKD 2.6 million for the six months ended 30 September 2017 (excluding the impact of listing-related expenses of approximately HKD 7.3 million). The turnaround from profit to loss was mainly attributable to the decrease in gross profit margin of the Group mainly due to the increase in the unit cost of raw materials and subcontracting charges; and the increase in salary costs due to salary adjustment.