The board of directors of the Value Partners Group Limited announced that based on preliminary review of the latest available financial information of the company, consolidated profit attributable to owners of the company is expected to increase significantly to about HKD 200 million (an unaudited estimate) for the six months ended 30 June 2017 as compared to HKD 5.0 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The substantial increase is mainly attributable to the net fair value gains and realized gains of the Group's investments in its own funds and other investments. Operating profit before share option expenses and other gains or losses, which reflects the Group's core business, is expected to remain relatively stable as compared to HKD 154.6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016.