AMTD Digital (HKD) Stock News, Jun-Jul 2025

The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE), a global media and entertainment company, has announced plans for strategic expansion through a series of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). The company aims to conduct multiple 'de-SPAC' business combinations to extend its platform beyond its current core competencies.

The expansion strategy will target complementary businesses in media (lifestyle, sports, movies), entertainment (film studios, production companies), and streaming platforms (music, videos, podcasts). TGE Founder Dr. Calvin Choi emphasized that this acquisition approach will accelerate the company's expansion and enhance its global presence.

AMTD Group (NYSE:AMTD) and its subsidiary AMTD Digital (NYSE:HKD) announced the release of two major L'Officiel magazine covers showcasing global influence. The June issue features Chinese actress Tang Yan (Tiffany) across L'Officiel Paris, China, and HKSAR editions, highlighting her acclaimed role in "Blossoms Shanghai" which achieved 1.582 billion views.

Additionally, L'Officiel Hommes Italia's Summertime Issue features Rafael Leão, AC Milan's star winger and 2021-22 Serie A MVP, showcasing his multifaceted career as both an athlete and entrepreneur with his music venture WAY 45 and streetwear brand Son is Son.

AMTD Group (NYSE:AMTD) and The Generation Essentials Group announced that AC Milan star Rafael Leão's signed copy of L'Officiel Hommes Italia cover will be displayed at L'Officiel Coffee Japan. The Portuguese footballer, who wears AC Milan's number 10 jersey, is featured in the magazine's Summertime Issue.

Leão, who has over 7 million Instagram followers, will represent AC Milan at an upcoming sporting event in Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park in July, alongside Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham. Beyond football, Leão pursues music under the name Way 45 and runs his streetwear brand Son Is Son. This showcase follows a similar tradition set by actress Michelle Wai, who previously presented her signed L'Officiel magazine to L'Officiel Coffee.

AMTD Group and The Generation Essentials Group announced that L'Officiel Coffee has become a cultural hub showcasing AMTD L'Officiel's iconic content and legacy. The cafe received significant celebrity endorsement, notably from Michelle Wai, lead actress of AMTD-produced 'The Last Dance'. Wai, who was featured on L'Officiel Hong Kong's February 2025 cover, presented her signed magazine copy to the cafe. Her performance in 'The Last Dance' earned multiple prestigious awards, including Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Asia Pacific Film Festival. L'Officiel Coffee plans to strengthen its global celebrity partnerships to promote appreciation for life's beauty and social sustainability.

TGE, a subsidiary of AMTD Digital, announces the upcoming release of its fourth L'Officiel Japan Issue on June 28, 2025, featuring TWICE's MINA on the cover. Since its launch in September 2024, L'Officiel Japan has gained significant traction in the Japanese market. The company has successfully established L'Officiel Coffee in Omotesando, Tokyo, with plans to open 2-3 additional locations across Tokyo, Kyoto, and/or Osaka. TGE is expanding its presence with plans to launch L'Officiel Hommes Japan and introduce La Revue des Montres magazine next year. The summer 2025 issue includes exclusive content featuring artist Tomokazu Matsuyama, photographer Yoshihiko Ueda, and Shunsuke Michieda, distributed through partnership with Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc.

AMTD Group and its subsidiary The Generation Essentials Group (TGE) announced significant success for their latest film releases. TGE's 'She's Got No Name' premiered at the Shanghai International Film Festival, achieving remarkable pre-sale performance with over RMB30 million (USD4.2 million) in box office revenue. The film ranks first in both box office revenue and audience turnout for the 2025 summer movie season in China, particularly resonating with female audiences and young viewers in smaller cities. The marketing campaign reached over 1.3 billion people globally, with strong social media presence on Douyin and Weibo. Additionally, TGE's upcoming film 'My First of May' held a successful Father's Day preview screening, selling out quickly and receiving positive audience feedback for its father-daughter storyline.

AMTD Group and its subsidiary The Generation Essentials Group (TGE) announced plans to expand their L'Officiel Coffee shop concept globally, targeting 15-20 locations in major cities over the next three years. This expansion follows the successful launch of their first L'Officiel Coffee shop in Tokyo, Japan in April 2025, which has become a popular social and cultural destination. The coffee shops will feature specialty coffees, signature L'Officiel Mousse Cakes, and serve as multifunctional spaces hosting exhibitions and events. TGE aims to leverage its media presence and entertainment industry connections to transform these venues into immersive luxury experiences that enhance brand engagement and strengthen partnerships.

TGE, a subsidiary of AMTD Digital, announced significant progress in its entertainment division with two major upcoming movie releases. 'She's Got No Name', a suspense thriller based on a 1945 Chinese criminal case, was featured at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and will release its first part in China on June 21st, 2025. The film features an all-star cast including Ziyi Zhang and Jackson Yee. 'My First of May', starring Aaron Kwok, will debut in August 2025. TGE's recent success includes 'The Last Dance', which garnered over 20 international awards and generated over $50 million at the box office, becoming Hong Kong's third highest-grossing film. The company has partnered with Alibaba Pictures Culture and aims to create synergies between entertainment and its Global Media and Global Space businesses.

AMTD Group and its subsidiary The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE) announced a historic fashion event at the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, featuring L'OFFICIEL. The groundbreaking exhibition showcased 29 iconic dresses from renowned designers including Chanel, Prada, Dior, and Versace. The event, orchestrated by Dr. Calvin Choi and Mr. Giampietro Baudo, represents the first-ever fashion show on the NYSE trading floor. L'OFFICIEL, founded in 1921 as the official voice of fashion, curated garments through a global scouting effort involving collectors and vintage boutiques. The showcase symbolically merged the worlds of fashion and finance, celebrating L'OFFICIEL's century-long legacy in fashion journalism and its evolution from Parisian roots to global influence.