Rentian Technology Holdings Limited expects to record a consolidated net loss for the six months ended 30 June 2018 as compared to the consolidated net profit for the corresponding period in 2017. The Board believes that the consolidated net loss is primarily attributable to the combined net effect of: the loss on changes in fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of approximately HKD 308.24 million as compared to the profit on changes in fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of approximately HKD 307.94 million for the six months ended 30 June 2017; the net realized gain on disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of approximately HKD 31.82 million as compared to the net realized loss on disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of approximately HKD 16.71 million for the six months ended 30 June 2017; dividend income from listed securities of approximately HKD 48.97 million (six months ended 30 June 2017: approximately HKD 27.52 million); and a significant decrease in contribution from the internet-of-things and related business.