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Generation Essentials Group H1 revenue falls to $65.9M

A US$9.5 million mortgage loan entered on March 10, 2026 has a 30-year term and a 6.125% fixed rate for its first five years before transitioning to variable.

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Form Type
6-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Generation Essentials Group (TGE) reported revenue of US$65.864 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, versus US$87.429 million a year earlier. Revenue from customer contracts was US$30.758 million, compared with US$22.644 million, while net fair-value changes on financial assets were US$24.990 million, versus US$56.173 million. Profit for the period was US$22.848 million, compared with US$2.093 million; 2025 included a US$58.878 million one-off share-based payment expense, and no such expense was recorded in 2026.

The acquisitions included 50% of the Perth Hotel Group’s equity and outstanding shareholder loans for US$71.565 million; the Kuala Lumpur Hotel Group for US$38.290 million; Hornsey Hotel Group for US$30.424 million; and a New York hotel for US$69.0 million. At June 30, 2026, total assets were US$1.8 billion and borrowings were US$310.176 million; cash and bank balances were US$9.989 million. Net cash from operating activities was US$311,000, while net cash used in financing activities was US$8.428 million.

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How the balance works

Positive

  • Major pointProfit was US$22.848 million versus US$2.093 million; the prior period included a US$58.878 million share-based payment expense. 1.1× market cap
  • Minor pointHotel properties from acquisitions: US$326.689 million provisional fair value.

Negative

  • Moderate pointRevenue declined to US$65.864 million from US$87.429 million.

Filing Explained

The completed Kuala Lumpur acquisition has deferred consideration payable in shares, reducing existing holders’ ownership percentages when settled.

Form 6-K is a foreign private issuer's interim report for material information published in its home market. The Generation Essentials Group furnished unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and incorporated this report into its post-effective amendment No. 3 to its Form F-1 registration statement on Form F-3. The report shows its completed May 29, 2026 acquisition of the Kuala Lumpur Hotel Group included deferred consideration, outstanding at June 30 and payable in shares. When issued, those shares increase the share count and reduce existing holders' percentage ownership.

The deferred consideration is scheduled as HK$24 million payable in shares within 60 days after completion, and HK$26 million payable in shares on the later of 90 days after completion or completion of specified hotel renovations.

Separately, the company entered a US$9.5 million property-secured mortgage on March 10, 2026, with a 30-year term and a 6.125% fixed rate for the first five years before it changes to a variable rate.

Revenue US$65.864 million Six months ended June 30, 2026; US$87.429 million in 2025
Profit for the period US$22.848 million Six months ended June 30, 2026; US$2.093 million in 2025
Revenue from customer contracts US$30.758 million Six months ended June 30, 2026; US$22.644 million in 2025
Net fair-value changes on financial assets at FVTPL US$24.990 million Six months ended June 30, 2026; US$56.173 million in 2025
Total assets US$1,804.815 million As of June 30, 2026; US$1,464.076 million as of December 31, 2025
Total borrowings US$310.176 million As of June 30, 2026; US$259.142 million as of December 31, 2025
Hotel buildings and related properties from subsidiary acquisitions US$326.689 million Provisional fair value recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2026
Net cash from operating activities US$311,000 Six months ended June 30, 2026; US$7.372 million in 2025
financial assets at FVTPL financial
"Net fair value changes on financial assets at FVTPL"
share-based payment transaction financial
"a share-based payment transaction within the scope of IFRS 2"
non-controlling interests financial
"recognizing the remaining 50% as a non-controlling interest"
An ownership stake in a subsidiary held by outside shareholders rather than the parent company, representing the portion of that subsidiary’s assets and profits the parent does not control. For investors, it shows what part of consolidated earnings and equity belongs to others — like a roommate who owns part of a house — which affects how much value and profit per share are truly attributable to the parent company’s shareholders.
deferred consideration financial
"The deferred consideration is payable in four equal semi-annual instalments"
Deferred consideration is part of a purchase price in a business deal that is paid after the initial transaction, often only if agreed future targets or conditions are met. It matters to investors because it changes when cash actually leaves or enters a company, shifts risk between buyer and seller, and can affect future reported profits and liabilities — like part of a sale price kept as an IOU tied to future performance.
Level 3 fair value measurement financial
"which is a Level 3 fair value measurement"

FAQ

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What were TGE's revenue and profit for the six months ended June 30, 2026?

TGE reported revenue of US$65.864 million and profit of US$22.848 million. The comparable 2025 amounts were US$87.429 million and US$2.093 million; 2025 profit included a US$58.878 million one-off share-based payment expense, which was not recorded in 2026.

What are the terms of TGE's US$9.5 million mortgage loan?

TGE entered the mortgage loan on March 10, 2026, secured by a property with a carrying amount of US$23 million as of June 30, 2026. It has a 30-year term and a fixed annual interest rate of 6.125% for the first five years, before transitioning to a variable rate.

How was the Perth Hotel Group acquisition consideration structured?

The US$71.565 million consideration included US$42.939 million paid at completion and US$28.626 million of deferred consideration. The deferred amount is payable in four equal semi-annual instalments, with the final instalment due December 31, 2027.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of October 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-42686

 

 

 

The Generation Essentials Group

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

66 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau

75001 Paris

France

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒      Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

This current report on Form 6-K, including the exhibits hereto, is incorporated by reference into the post-effective amendment No. 3 to the registration statement on Form F-1 on Form F-3 (File No. 333-288278) and shall be a part of such registration statements from the date on which this current report is furnished, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1  

Interim report of The Generation Essentials Group for the six months ended June 30, 2026

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  The Generation Essentials Group
     
  By:

/s/ Feridun Hamdullahpur

  Name:  Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur
  Title: Director

 

Date: October 5, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

INTERIM REPORT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026

 

PRELIMINARY NOTE

 

Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, included herein, are prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. These should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on our annual report on Form 20-F on April 29, 2026 (the “2025 Annual Report”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the 2025 Annual Report.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This document contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s beliefs and expectations as well as on assumptions made by and data currently available to management, appear in a number of places throughout this document and include statements regarding, amongst other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which we operate. The use of words “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “believes,” “should,” “potential,” “may,” “preliminary,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” or “target,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies, future market conditions or economic performance and developments in the capital and credit markets and expected future financial performance, and the markets in which we operate.

 

Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and actual results or events may differ materially from those projected or implied in those statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to:

 

● The regulatory environment and changes in laws, regulations or policies in the jurisdictions in which we operate;

 

● The overall economic environment and general market and economic conditions in the jurisdictions in which we operate;

 

● Our relationships with customers, suppliers, other business partners and stakeholders;

 

● Our ability to successfully compete in highly competitive industries and markets;

 

● Our ability to continue to adjust our offerings to meet market demand, attract customers to choose our products and services and grow our ecosystem;

 

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● Our ability to execute strategies, manage growth and maintain corporate culture as we grow;

 

● Our anticipated investments in new products, services, collaboration arrangements, technologies and strategic acquisitions, and the effect of these investments on our results of operations;

 

● Changes in the needs for capital and the availability of financing and capital to fund these needs;

 

● The price-competitiveness, quality and breadth of our products and services;

 

● The loss of key personnel and the inability to replace such personnel on a timely basis or on acceptable terms;

 

● Failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination;

 

● Man-made or natural disasters, health epidemics, and other outbreaks including war, acts of international or domestic terrorism, civil disturbances, occurrences of catastrophic events and acts of God such as floods, earthquakes, wildfires, typhoons and other adverse weather and natural conditions that affect our business or assets;

 

● Exchange rate fluctuations;

 

● changes in interest rates or rates of inflation;

 

● Legal, regulatory and other proceedings;

 

● Our ability to maintain the listing of our securities on applicable stock exchanges;

 

● The results of future financing efforts; and

 

● All other risks and uncertainties described in “Item 3. Key Information —D. Risk Factors” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” in our 2025 Annual Report.

 

In addition to the foregoing factors, you should also carefully consider the other risks and uncertainties described under “Item 3. Key Information – D. Risk Factors” in our 2025 Annual Report, as well as in other documents filed by us from time to time with the SEC.

 

We operate in a rapidly evolving environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is impossible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statement. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements except as required under applicable law.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes contained in our 2025 Annual Report. This document, including the discussion below, concerns our unaudited condensed and consolidated financial information as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The discussion of our financial information for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is included in our 2025 Annual Report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs that involve risks and uncertainties. See the section titled “Forward-looking Statements” in this document for cautions about forward-looking statements.

 

Revenue

 

Our revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 amounted to US$65.9 million, a change from US$87.4 million recorded for the comparable period in 2025. The change was primarily attributable to:

 

● Media advertising and marketing services income increased from US$10.0 million in the comparable period in 2025 to US$10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Geographically, our media operations remain strong in Europe (US$4.6 million) and the Americas (US$3.3 million), while Southeast Asia saw steady growth to US$2.3 million.

 

● Hotel operations, hospitality and VIP services income increased from US$12.7 million in the comparable period in 2025 to US$20.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representing a 59.8% growth. This increase was primarily driven by the expansion of our asset portfolio, including the newly acquired hotels in New York, Perth, Kuala Lumpur, and London. While Southeast Asia remains our largest market (US$11.6 million), we successfully recognized new revenue streams from the Americas (US$3.4 million) and Australia (US$2.2 million) following recent acquisitions.

 

● Dividend income and gain related to disposed financial assets at fair value through profit or loss was US$10.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to US$8.6 million for the comparable period in 2025.

 

● Net fair value changes on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss was US$25.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to US$56.2 million for the comparable period in 2025. The decrease was mainly attributable to lower unrealized gains on our investment portfolio in 2026 compared to the significant gains recorded in 2025.

 

Cost of production and cost of hotel operation

 

Cost of production and cost of hotel operation increased from US$9.5 million for the comparable period in 2025 to US$13.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, mainly due to the additional costs recognized from our hotels in line with the increase in revenue generated from our expanded hotel operations and recent acquisitions.

 

Other income

 

Other income increased from US$7 thousand for the comparable period in 2025 to US$2.1 million for the current period, mainly due to additional stock lending income from the ultimate holding company.

 

Share-based payments

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized a one-off share-based payment expense of US$58.9 million resulting from the completion of the business combination with Black Spade Acquisition II Co, as the fair value of consideration transferred was higher than the net identifiable assets acquired. There was no such expense recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

 

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Fair value change on financial liabilities at FVTPL

 

The Company has outstanding warrants recognized as financial liabilities at FVTPL, with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss. In the current period, the Company recognized a US$71 thousand fair value gain on the warrants, compared to a US$5.2 million fair value gain for the comparable period in 2025.

 

Other operating expenses

 

Other operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by 22.9% as compared to the comparable period in 2025 to US$12.8 million, primarily attributable to an increase in our hotels’ depreciation charges and additional operating costs recognized from our hotels in line with the expansion of our hotel operations.

 

Staff costs

 

Staff costs for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased slightly to US$6.1 million, compared to US$5.7 million for the comparable period in 2025.

 

Finance costs

 

Finance costs for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by 59.1% compared to the comparable period in 2025 to US$7.3 million, primarily due to increased interest on bank borrowings related to the acquisition of subsidiaries and new mortgage loans, as well as the effective interest on redeemable shares classified as financial liabilities.

 

Income tax expense

 

Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased to US$5.1 million compared to US$1.5 million for the comparable period in 2025, primarily driven by US$3.4 million in Singapore corporate income tax recognized during the current period.

 

Profit for the year

 

The Company recorded a profit of US$22.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a profit of US$2.1 million for the comparable period in 2025. The 2025 profit was heavily impacted by the one-off share-based payments expense of US$58.9 million recognized resulting from the completion of the Business Combination.

 

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Financial Position and Balance Sheet Analysis

 

Our financial position expanded significantly during the six months ended June 30, 2026, reflecting the successful execution of our strategic acquisitions in the hospitality sector. Total assets increased by 23.3% to US$1.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared to US$1.5 billion as of December 31, 2025. Total liabilities increased to US$872.4 million from US$625.0 million, while total equity strengthened to US$932.5 million from US$839.1 million.

 

Key fluctuations in our balance sheet items include:

 

● Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment surged by US$384.0 million, from US$596.1 million as of December 31, 2025 to US$980.1 million as of June 30, 2026. This increase was the primary driver of our asset growth and is directly attributable to the acquisitions of the four premier hotel properties in New York, Perth, Kuala Lumpur, and London, alongside an US$8.5 million surplus on the revaluation of existing properties.

 

● Derivative Financial Instruments: Derivative financial assets decreased from US$177.5 million to US$149.6 million. This reduction was primarily due to a US$28.2 million fair value loss recognized on the Price Protection Agreement related to our investments in AMTD Digital Inc. shares.

 

● Borrowings: Total borrowings increased from US$259.1 million to US$310.2 million. This increase reflects the assumption of debt related to our newly acquired subsidiaries and the securing of a new US$9.5 million 30-year mortgage loan to support our real estate expansion.

 

● Amount Due to Ultimate Holding Company: This non-current liability increased significantly from US$132.5 million to US$218.5 million. The increase reflects strategic internal financing and financial support provided by the ultimate holding company to facilitate the completion of our major hotel acquisitions during the period.

 

● Total Equity and Non-Controlling Interests: Total equity grew by US$93.4 million to US$932.5 million. This was driven by the net profit generated during the period and an increase in non-controlling interests (from US$110.2 million to US$178.5 million), which relate to the acquisitions of the hotels which are non-wholly owned by us.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of June 30, 2026, our total assets stood at US$1.8 billion, a significant increase from US$1.5 billion as of December 31, 2025. This growth was primarily due to the aforementioned additions to property, plant, and equipment.

 

Our cash and bank balances decreased to US$10.0 million from US$17.7 million at the end of 2025. Net cash from operating activities was US$0.3 million, while net cash used in financing activities was US$8.4 million. To support our expansion, total borrowings increased to US$310.2 million (up from US$259.1 million at the end of 2025). This includes a new US$9.5 million 30-year mortgage loan secured by a property, bearing a fixed interest rate of 6.125% for the first five years. Despite the increase in leverage, our balance sheet remains robust, with total equity increasing to US$932.5 million, up from US$839.1 million at the end of 2025, supported by comprehensive income generated during the period.

 

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The Generation Essentials Group

Index to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

CONTENTS   PAGE(S)
     
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Compressive Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025   F-2
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025   F-3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity As of June 30, 2026 and 2025   F-5
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025   F-6
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   F-7

 

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THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

        Six months ended June 30,  
    Notes   2026     2025  
        US$’000     US$’000  
        (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
REVENUE                
Media advertising and marketing services income   3     10,513       9,976  
Hotel operation, hospitality and VIP services income   3     20,245       12,668  
Dividend income and gain related to disposed financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”)   3     10,116       8,612  
Net fair value changes on financial assets at FVTPL   3     24,990       56,173  
          65,864       87,429  
Cost of production and cost of hotel operation         (13,782 )     (9,466 )
Other income         2,080       7  
Share-based payments   5     -       (58,878 )
Fair value change on financial liabilities at FVTPL         71       5,221  
Other operating expenses   6     (12,766 )     (10,388 )
Staff costs   7     (6,149 )     (5,674 )
Finance costs   8     (7,343 )     (4,614 )
PROFIT BEFORE TAX         27,975       3,637  
Income tax expense   9     (5,127 )     (1,544 )
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD         22,848       2,093  
                     
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (EXPENSES)                    
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                    
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations         52       11,246  
                     
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                    
Exchange difference on translation from functional currency to presentation currency         (6,481 )     (8,871 )
Surplus on revaluation of properties         8,549       7,312  
                     
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD         2,120       9,687  
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD         24,968       11,780  
                     
Profit (loss) for the period attributable to:                    
Owners of the Company         26,992       5,383  
Non-controlling interests         (4,144 )     (3,290 )
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period attributable to:         22,848       2,093  
Owners of the Company         25,143       5,281  
Non-controlling interests         (175 )     6,499  
          24,968       11,780  
Earnings per share (US$ per share)   10                
Class A ordinary shares:                    
Basic         0.56       0.12  
Diluted         0.56       0.12  
Class B ordinary shares:                    
Basic         0.56       0.12  
Diluted         0.56       0.12  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF JUNE 30, 2026

 

        As of  
        June 30,     December 31,  
    Notes   2026     2025  
        US$’000     US$’000  
        (unaudited)     (audited)  
ASSETS                
Non-current assets                
Property, plant and equipment   11     980,088       596,137  
Intangible assets         118,191       119,099  
Deposits         -       77,225  
Financial assets at FVTPL   12     511,945       459,145  
Total non-current assets         1,610,224       1,251,606  
                     
Current assets                    
Accounts receivable   13     7,400       7,112  
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables   14     19,630       2,209  
Financial assets at FVTPL   12     7,978       8,039  
Derivative financial instruments   15     149,594       177,450  
Cash and bank balances         9,989       17,660  
Total current assets         194,591       212,470  
Total assets         1,804,815       1,464,076  
                     
EQUITY AND LIBILITIES                    
Current liabilities                    
Accounts payable         3,396       1,533  
Other payables and accruals   16     48,379       6,114  
Contract liabilities         554       592  
Tax payable         4,108       2,242  
Borrowings   17     2,211       50,232  
Financial liabilities at FVTPL   18     2,411       2,430  
Lease liabilities         189       246  
Amounts due to subsidiaries’ non-controlling shareholders         76,422       64,081  
Total current liabilities         137,670       127,470  
                     
Non-current liabilities                    
Deferred underwriting commission         6,000       6,000  
Provisions         4,422       2,407  
Borrowings   17     307,965       208,910  
Lease liabilities         12       27  
Deferred tax liabilities         52,566       5,645  
Financial liabilities at FVTPL   18     2,665       2,665  
Redeemable shares classified as financial liabilities         142,530       139,322  
Amount due to ultimate holding company         218,530       132,541  
Total non-current liabilities         734,690       497,517  
Total liabilities         872,360       624,987  

 

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THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF JUNE 30, 2026

 

        As of  
        June 30,     December 31,  
    Notes   2026     2025  
        US$’000     US$’000  
        (unaudited)     (audited)  
CAPITAL AND RESERVES                
Share capital   19     - *     - *
Reserves         753,995       728,852  
Equity attributable to owners of the Company         753,995       728,852  
Non-controlling interests         178,460       110,237  
Total equity         932,455       839,089  
Total liabilities and equity         1,804,815       1,464,076  

 

* The amount is less than US$1,000.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

AS OF JUNE 30, 2026

 

    Share
capital
    Share
premium
    Preferred
shares
    Capital
reserve
    Revaluation
reserve
    Exchange
reserve
    Retained
profits
    Total equity
attributable
to owners of
the Company
    Non-
controlling
interests
    Total equity  
    US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000  
    (note)                                                        
As of January 1, 2026 (audited)     -       322,008       100,000       (3,153 )     103,428       2,778       203,791       728,852       110,237       839,089  
Profit (loss) for the period     -       -       -       -       -       -       26,992       26,992       (4,144 )     22,848  
Exchange differences arising from translation     -       -       -       -       -       (6,446 )     -       (6,446 )     17       (6,429 )
Surplus on revaluation in properties     -       -       -       -       4,597       -       -       4,597       3,952       8,549  
Total comprehensive income (expenses) for the period     -       -       -       -       4,597       (6,446 )     26,992       25,143       (175 )     24,968  
Acquisition of subsidiaries (note 21)     -               -       -       -       -       -       -       68,398       68,398  
As of June 30, 2026 (unaudited)     -       322,008       100,000       (3,153 )     108,025       (3,668 )     230,783       753,995       178,460       932,455  
                                                                                 
As of January 1, 2025 (audited)     -       261,889       100,000       (3,153 )     95,678       (682 )     211,545       665,277       103,853       769,130  
Profit (loss) for the period     -       -       -       -       -       -       5,383       5,383       (3,290 )     2,093  
Exchange differences arising from translation     -       -       -       -       -       (3,860 )     -       (3,860 )     6,235       2,375  
Surplus on revaluation in properties     -       -       -       -       3,758       -       -       3,758       3,554       7,312  
Total comprehensive income (expenses) for the period     -       -       -       -       3,758       (3,860 )     5,383       5,281       6,499       11,780  
Issue of shares upon the completion of business combination     -       60,041       -       -       -       -       -       60,041       -       60,041  
As of June 30, 2025 (unaudited)     -       321,930       100,000       (3,153 )     99,436       (4,542 )     216,928       730,599       110,352       840,951  

 

Note: The amount is less than US$1,000.

 

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THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES            
Profit before tax     27,975       3,637  
Adjustments for:                
Interest income     (2 )     (5 )
Dividend income     (10,116 )     (8,612 )
Net fair value changes on financial assets at FVTPL     (24,990 )     (56,173 )
Finance costs     7,343       4,614  
Depreciation     8,818       7,599  
Amortization     4       4  
Fair value gain on financial liabilities at FVTPL     (71 )     (5,221 )
Share-based payments     -       58,878  
Operating cash flows before changes in working capital     8,961       4,721  
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable     687       (850 )
(Increase) decrease in prepayments, deposits and other receivables     (4,751 )     849  
Increase in accounts payable     818       2,375  
Decrease in other payables and accruals     (2,416 )     (128 )
(Decrease) increase in contract liabilities     (38 )     3  
Increase in provisions     309       397  
Cash from operations     3,570       7,367  
Profits tax paid     (3,261 )     -  
Bank interest received     2       5  
Net cash from operating activities     311       7,372  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Additions to property, plant and equipment     (1,921 )     (784 )
Additions to financial assets at FVTPL     (2,626 )     -  
Investment return from financial assets at FVTPL     1,118       -  
Net cash inflow from the acquisitions of subsidiaries     4,009       -  
Net cash from (used in) investing activities     580       (784 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Proceeds upon issue of shares     -       12,872  
Interests paid     (4,266 )     (4,839 )
Repayment of lease liabilities     (124 )     (64 )
Bank borrowings repayment     9,500       -  
New bank borrowing raised     (11,932 )     -  
Net transfer with amount due to ultimate holding company     (1,606 )     (21,059 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (8,428 )     (13,090 )
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS     (7,537 )     (6,502 )
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period     17,660       19,978  
Effect of foreign exchange rate change, net     (134 )     (917 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD     9,989       12,559  
                 
ANALYSIS OF BALANCES OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                
Cash and bank balances     9,989       12,559  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

The Generation Essentials Group (the “Company”) is a limited liability company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. The Group is involved in the provision of media and entertainment services, hotel operation, hospitality and VIP services and strategic investments.

 

The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange on June 5, 2025 through a business combination with Black Spade Acquisition II Co (“Black Spade II”), a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a business combination.

 

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of preparation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 (“IAS 34”) “Interim Financial Reporting”, and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s last annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2025. They do not include all of the information required for a complete set of financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group’s financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for properties and certain financial instruments, which are measured at fair values.

 

Other than change in accounting policies resulting from application of amendments to IFRSs, the accounting policies and methods of computation used in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2026 are the same as those presented in the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Application of amendments to IFRS Standards

 

In the current interim period, the Group has applied the following amendments to an IFRS Accounting Standard issued by IASB, for the first time, which are mandatorily effective for the Group’s annual period beginning on January 1, 2026 for the preparation of the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements:

 

 

Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7

 

Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7

Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments

Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity

 

The application of the amendments to IFRS Accounting Standard in the current interim period has had no material impact on the Group’s financial position and performance for the current and prior periods and/or on the disclosures set out in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

F-7

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

3. REVENUE

 

The following tables present disaggregated revenue information:

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
             
Revenue from contracts with customers            
Media advertising and marketing services            
Advertising services income     6,949       6,476  
Licensing, subscription and marketing services income     3,564       3,500  
      10,513       9,976  
                 
Hotel operations, hospitality and VIP services                
Hotel operation, hospitality and VIP services income     20,245       12,668  
Subtotal revenue from contracts with customers     30,758       22,644  
                 
Revenue from other sources                
Strategic investment                
Net fair value changes on financial assets at FVTPL     24,990       56,173  
Dividend income and gain related to disposed financial assets at FVTPL     10,116       8,612  
Total     65,864       87,429  
                 
Revenue from contracts with customers and timing of revenue recognition                
Services transferred                
- at a point in time     6,949       6,476  
- over time     23,809       16,168  
Total     30,758       22,644  

 

F-8

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

4. OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

Segment information is presented based on internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, being the executive directors of the Company, for the purpose of allocating resources to segments and assessing their performance.

 

The Group now operates its businesses in three operating segments: media and entertainment segment, hotel operations, hospitality and VIP services segment and strategic investment segment.

 

Management closely monitors the performance of the Group’s operating segments separately to support informed decisions on resource allocation and performance evaluation. Segment performance is evaluated based on reportable segment result, which is a measure of profit (loss) before tax from operations. The profit (loss) before tax from operations is measured after allocation of attributable costs of specialized staff and direct operating costs consistently with the Group’s profit (loss) before tax from operations. Other income, gain from a bargain purchase, finance costs, share-based payment expenses and corporate expenses such as staff costs not directly attributable to segments, short-term leases and administrative expenses are excluded from such measurement.

 

Segment assets exclude prepayments, deposits and other receivables, investments held in trust accounts and cash and bank balances, as these assets are managed on a group basis.

 

Segment liabilities exclude tax payable, borrowings, redeemable shares classified as financial liabilities, financial liabilities at FVTPL, amount due to ultimate holding company, lease liabilities and deferred tax liabilities as these liabilities are managed on a group basis.

  

Segment revenue and results

 

The following tables present information by segment:

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

 

    Media and
entertainment
    Hotel
operation,
hospitality
and
VIP services
    Strategic
investment
    Total  
    US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000  
Segment revenue                        
Revenue                        
- from contract with customers     10,513       20,245       —       30,758  
- other     —       —       35,106       35,106  
      10,513       20,245       35,106       65,864  
Segment results     1,820       (1,740 )     35,106       35,186  
Other income                             2,080  
Fair value change on financial liabilities at FVTPL                             71  
Finance costs                             (7,343 )
Corporate and other unallocated expenses                             (2,019 )
Profit before tax                             27,975  

 

F-9

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

4. OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION - continued

 

Segment revenue and results - continued

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2025 (unaudited)

 

    Media and
entertainment
    Hotel
operation,
hospitality
and
VIP services
    Strategic
investment
    Total  
    US$’000     US$’000     US$’000     US$’000  
Segment revenue                        
Revenue                        
- from contract with customers     9,976       12,668       —       22,644  
- other     —       —       64,785       64,785  
      9,976       12,668       64,785       87,429  
Segment results     1,137       (2,289 )     64,785       63,633  
Other income                             7  
Share-based payments                             (58,878 )
Fair value change on financial liabilities at FVTPL                             5,221  
Finance costs                             (4,614 )
Corporate and other unallocated expenses                             (1,732 )
Profit before tax                             3,637  

 

Segment assets and liabilities

 

    As of     As of  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
             
Segment assets            
Media and entertainment     122,697       126,874  
Hotel operation, hospitality and VIP services     977,982       595,474  
Strategic investments     516,972       494,524  
Total segment assets     1,617,651       1,216,872  
Unallocated corporate assets     187,164       247,204  
Total assets     1,804,815       1,464,076  
                 
Segment liabilities                
Media and entertainment     2,899       1,866  
Hotel operation, hospitality and VIP services     92,094       70,519  
Total segment liabilities     94,993       72,385  
Unallocated corporate liabilities     777,367       552,602  
Total liabilities     872,360       624,987  

 

F-10

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

4. OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION - continued

 

Geographical information

 

The following table sets forth the Group’s revenue from contract with customers by geographical areas based on the location of the operations:

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Media and entertainment            
- China (including Hong Kong)     387       111  
- Europe     4,557       4,317  
- America     3,276       3,690  
- Southeast Asia     2,293       1,858  
      10,513       9,976  
Hotel operation, hospitality and VIP services                
- China (including Hong Kong)     2,861       2,929  
- Europe     188       -  
- America     3,410       -  
- Australia     2,219       -  
- Southeast Asia     11,567       9,739  
      20,245       12,668  
Total     30,758       22,644  

 

5. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

 

In June 2025, the Company consummated a business combination with Black Spade Acquisition II Co (“Black Spade II”), a publicly traded SPAC, resulting in the Company becoming a publicly listed entity. This business combination does not fall within the scope of IFRS 3 Business Combinations because Black Spade II does not meet the definition of a business. Consequently, the transaction is accounted for as a capital reorganization and a share-based payment transaction within the scope of IFRS 2 Share-based Payment.

 

Under this method of accounting, the Company is identified as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements represent a continuation of the Company, and the net assets of the Company are stated at their pre-transaction historical carrying amounts, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recognized.

 

Any excess of the fair value of the equity instruments deemed to have been issued by the Company to Black Spade II shareholders over the fair value of Black Spade II’s identifiable net assets acquired represents compensation for the service of a stock exchange listing. This excess is not recognized as an asset and is expensed immediately upon consummation of the transaction.

 

The Company issued 6,004,126 Class A shares to Black Spade II shareholders and assumed 16,220,000 warrants (consisting of 5,100,000 public warrants and 11,120,000 sponsor warrants). The total deemed consideration was measured at approximately US$71,879,000, representing the fair values of the shares of US$60,119,000 and fair values of warrants of US$11,760,000 based on their respective closing market prices on the date of consummation. The excess of this consideration over the fair value of Black Spade II’s identifiable net assets acquired of approximately US$12,977,000 resulted in share-based payment expenses of US$58,902,000, which was recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

 

F-11

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

6. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Advertising and promotion expenses     1,061       350  
Amortization     4       4  
Bank charges     57       61  
Depreciation     8,818       7,599  
Donation     128       1  
IT related costs     518       302  
Legal and professional fee     1,583       600  
Premises costs     197       167  
Travelling expenses     90       73  
Others     310       1,231  
Total     12,766       10,388  

 

7. STAFF COSTS

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Salaries and bonus     5,564       5,127  
Pension scheme contributions (defined contribution schemes) and others     585       547  
Total     6,149       5,674  

 

8. FINANCE COSTS

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Interests on borrowings     4,128       4,607  
Interests on lease liabilities     7       7  
Effective interest on redeemable shares classified as financial liabilities     3,208       -  
Total     7,343       4,614  

 

F-12

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

9. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Singapore Corporate Income Tax     3,379       -  
Other jurisdictions     736       684  
Withholding tax on dividend income     1,012       860  
Total income tax expenses     5,127       1,544  

 

10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The calculation of the basic earnings per share attributable to the owners of the Company is based on the following data:

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Earnings figures are calculated as follows:            
Profit for the period attributable to Class A ordinary shares     24,605       2,988  
Profit for the period attributable to Class B ordinary shares     2,387       2,395  
                 
Number of shares                
      ’000       ’000  
                 
Weighted average number of Class A ordinary shares outstanding     44,175       24,067  
Weighted average number of Class B ordinary shares outstanding     4,286       19,286  

 

The weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share has been adjusted for the share subdivision and reclassification and re-designation of shares on June 3, 2025.

 

The computation of diluted earnings per share does not assume the exercise of the Company’s warrants because the exercise price of those warrants was higher than the average market price for shares for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

F-13

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Group completed the acquisition of a hotel building located in New York City, United States, for a total consideration of US$69,000,000. The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition as it did not meet the definition of a business under IFRS 3. Upon completion of the acquisition, the property commenced operations under the name “AMTD IDEA Tribeca Hotel”. Also, the Group completed the acquisition of several subsidiaries as disclosed in note 21, resulting in the aggregate addition of hotel buildings and related properties recognized at a provisional fair value of US$326,689,000. These assets and its associated operational results are reported within the Group’s “hotel operation, hospitality and VIP services” segment.

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Group’s properties are stated at valuation of US$976,357,000 which is a Level 3 fair value measurement. There was no transfer into or out of level 3 during the period. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Group has recognized the revaluation gain of US$8,549,000 to the other comprehensive income.

 

There has been no change to the valuation techniques during the period. In estimating the fair value of the properties, the highest and best use of the properties is their current use.

 

12. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTPL

 

    As of     As of  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Listed equity shares and stock loans     355,647       304,136  
Unlisted equity shares     893       898  
Movie income right investments     10,838       12,040  
Investments held in the Trust Account (note)     152,545       150,110  
Total     519,923       467,184  
                 
Shown as:                
- current assets     7,978       8,039  
- non-current assets     511,945       459,145  
      519,923       467,184  

 

Note: During the year ended December 31, 2025, TGE Value Creative Solutions Corp (“TGE SPAC”), the subsidiary of the Company, consummated the initial public offering of 15,000,000 units (the “Units”), at US$10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of US$150 million. Each Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Following the closing of the initial public offering, an amount of US$150 million from the net proceeds of the sale of the Units and the sale of the private placement warrants was placed in the trust account (the “Trust Account”) located in the United States. The funds held in the Trust Account are restricted and can only be used to pay redeeming shareholders, consummate an initial business combination, or distribute to public shareholders in the event of liquidation. As of June 30, 2026, the investments held in the Trust Account, amounting to approximately US$152,545,000, were invested in money market funds.

 

In October 2025, the Group entered into a stock lending agreement with a subsidiary of the ultimate holding company, pursuant to which the Group lent certain listed equity shares to the subsidiary of the ultimate holding company, bearing interest at 2% per annum computed based on market value of the listed equity shares. Upon the maturity of the stock lending agreement, the subsidiary of the ultimate holding company is obligated to return all borrowed listed equity shares to the Group.

 

F-14

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

13. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

    As of     As of  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Receivable from media and entertainment services     5,892       5,977  
Receivable from hotel operations, hospitality and VIP services     1,508       1,135  
Total     7,400       7,112  

 

14. PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 

    As of     As of  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Prepayments     2,298       402  
Deposits     3,090       980  
Other receivables     4,643       1,328  
Dividend income receivable     10,100       -  
Less: impairment losses provided under ECL model     (501 )     (501 )
Total     19,630       2,209  

 

15. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

AMTD Group Inc. and the Company entered into an agreement over the share price of AMTD Digital Inc., pursuant to which the Group is entitled to recover from AMTD Group Inc. if the share price of AMTD Digital Inc. is lower than that at the time the Group invested in the shares of AMTD Digital Inc. (the “Price Protection Agreement”). The purpose of the Price Protection Agreement is to provide a financial safety net for the Group by ensuring to receive a minimum value for its investments in shares of AMTD Digital Inc. The Price Protection Agreement was accounted for as a derivative financial asset and the net fair value loss recognized in profit or loss was approximately US$28,194,000 for the six ended June 30, 2026 (six months ended June 30, 2025: fair value gain of US$103,208,000).

 

F-15

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

16. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUALS

 

    As of     As of  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Payroll and related expenses payable     1,962       749  
Other tax payables     1,364       989  
Other refundable deposits received     2,294       -  
Payable for acquisition of subsidiaries     38,939       -  
Interest expense payable     365       496  
Accruals and other payables     3,455       3,880  
Total     48,379       6,114  

 

17. BORROWINGS

 

 
    As of     As of  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Secured bank borrowings:            
- denominated in Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”)     37,871       50,046  
- denominated in Singapore dollars     167,138       168,248  
- denominated in US$     50,135       40,835  
- denominated in Australian dollars (“AUD”)     55,026       -  
Unsecured bank borrowings:                
- denominated in Great Britain Pound (“GBP”)     6       13  
      310,176       259,142  
Shown as:                
- current liabilities     2,211       50,232  
- non-current liabilities     307,965       208,910  
      310,176       259,142  

 

On March 10, 2026, the Company entered a new $9.5 million mortgage loan, secured by a property with the carrying amount of US$23 million as of June 30, 2026. The loan has a 30-year term, bearing an fixed interest rate of 6.125% per annum for the first five years before transitioning to a variable rate.

 

Except for bank borrowings of US$10,650,000 and US$9,481,000 as of June 30, 2026 carrying at fixed-rate of 5.0% and 6.125% per annum, respectively, other bank borrowings carry variable interest rate with a weighted average contractual interest rate of 4.04% p.a. as of June 30, 2026.

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Group had bank borrowings of approximately US$280,170,000 secured by the Group’s properties, which had carrying amounts of approximately US$884,153,000. US$167,138,000 of borrowings as of June 30, 2026 are guaranteed by the Company and the holding company of the non-controlling shareholder of the Group’s subsidiaries based on the percentage of shareholding. Also, a borrowing of US$30,000,000 as of June 30, 2026 is secured by the assets of the Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company which are located in the United States and guaranteed by AMTD IDEA Group.

 

F-16

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

18. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FVTPL

 

The Group’s financial liabilities at FVTPL consist of warrants issued by the Company and TGE SPAC.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, there were no changes to the terms or the number of outstanding warrants. As of June 30, 2026, the outstanding warrants comprised:

 

● 16,220,000 warrants issued by the Company (exercisable at US$11.50 per share).

 

● 9,264,706 warrants issued by TGE SPAC (exercisable at US$11.50 per share), which excludes 5,300,000 warrants held by a wholly-owned subsidiary that are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

As of June 30, 2026, the total fair value of the warrant liabilities was US$5,076,000 (December 31, 2025: US$5,095,000).

 

19. SHARE CAPITAL

 

The movement of share capital is as follows:

 

    Voting Class A
ordinary shares
    Voting Class B
ordinary shares
    Non-voting redeemable
preferred shares
    Total  
    Number of
 shares
    Amount     Number of
shares
    Amount     Number of
shares
    Amount     Number of
shares
    Amount  
          US$’000           US$’000           US$’000           US$’000  
Authorized                                                
As of January 1, 2026 (audited) and June 30, 2026 (unaudited)     1,791,048,851,869       47       72,816,437,663       2       23,949,023,814       1       1,887,814,313,346       50  
Issued and fully paid                                                                
As of January 1, 2026 (audited) and June 30, 2026 (unaudited)     44,175,159       - *     4,285,911       - *     6,343,056       - *     54,804,126       - *

 

* The amount is less than US$1,000.

 

20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to the transactions disclosed elsewhere in these condensed consolidation financial statements, the Group had the following transactions with related parties during the period:

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
    US$’000     US$’000  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Marketing services income     2,727       2,737  
Stock-borrowing received from the ultimate holding company     2,073       -  

 

F-17

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

21. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Group completed the following acquisitions. These acquisitions are in line with the Group’s ongoing strategy to expand its footprint in key hospitality markets, diversify its asset portfolio, and increase recurring revenue streams. By integrating these properties, the Group expects to achieve operational synergies and leverage its existing hospitality management expertise to drive long-term profitability.

 

(i) Acquisition of The Ritz Carlton, Perth

 

On May 29, 2026, the Group completed the acquisition of a 50% equity interest and 50% of the outstanding shareholder loans in FEC Hotel Operations Perth EQ Pty Ltd and Perth FEC Pty Ltd (collectively, the “Perth Hotel Group”), which own and operate The Ritz-Carlton, Perth.

 

The Group has assessed that it has obtained control over the Perth Hotel Group and has accordingly consolidated its financial results, recognizing the remaining 50% as a non-controlling interest.

 

Consideration transferred

 

The total consideration for the acquisition was US$71,565,000 (equivalent to AUD100,000,000). The settlement and allocation of the consideration are detailed below:

 

    US$’000  
Cash paid at completion     42,939  
Deferred consideration     28,626  
Total consideration     71,565  

 

The deferred consideration is payable in four equal semi-annual instalments, with the final instalment due on December 31, 2027. As at June 30, 2026, the outstanding balance is recognized as a financial liability within “Accruals and other payables” in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

Allocation of consideration:

 

    US$’000  
Acquisition of 50% equity interests in Perth Hotel Group     58,857  
Assignment of shareholder loan     12,708  
Total consideration     71,565  

 

Provisional fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired

 

    US$’000  
Cash and cash balances     3,685  
Accounts receivable     919  
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables     2,013  
Property, plant and equipment     233,817  
Accounts payable     (554 )
Other payables and accruals     (4,491 )
Borrowings     (57,252 )
Amounts due to shareholders     (25,417 )
Provisions     (1,706 )
Deferred tax liabilities     (33,300 )
Total identifiable net assets at fair value     117,714  
Non-controlling interests (50%)     (58,857 )
Net assets acquired     58,857  

 

F-18

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

21. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES - continued

 

(i) Acquisition of The Ritz Carlton, Perth - continued

 

The receivables acquired (which principally comprised trade receivables and other receivables) with a fair value of US$2,449,000 at the date of acquisition had gross contractual amounts of US$2,449,000. The best estimate at acquisition date of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected amounted to US$2,449,000.

 

The initial accounting for the property, plant and equipment acquired in the above business combination with fair value of US$233,817,000 have been determined on a provisional basis, awaiting the completion of professional valuations. The amounts of deferred tax liabilities and goodwill may be adjusted accordingly.

 

Non-controlling interests

 

Non-controlling interests in Perth Hotel Group are measured by reference to the proportionate share of recognized amounts of net identifiable assets of Perth Hotel Group at the date of acquisition.

 

Net cash inflow on acquisition of Perth Hotel Group

 

    US$’000  
Cash and cash equivalents balances acquired     3,685  

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Group paid AUD60,000,000 deposits for the acquisition.

 

(ii) Acquisition of Upper View Regalia Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

 

On May 29, 2026, the Group completed the acquisition of a 100% equity interest and outstanding shareholder loans in Magic Star International Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Kuala Lumpur Hotel Group”), which own 80% effective interests in Upper View Regalia Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

 

Consideration transferred

 

The total consideration for the acquisition was US$38,290,000 (equivalent to HK$300,000,000). The settlement and allocation of the consideration are detailed below:

 

    US$’000  
Cash paid at completion     31,908  
Deferred consideration     6,382  
Total consideration     38,290  

 

The deferred consideration of HK$24 million is payable by settled by the issuance of shares within 60 days after the data of completion and HK$26 million is payable by the issuance of shares on the later of 90 days post-completion or upon the completion of specific hotel renovations. As at June 30, 2026, the outstanding balance is recognized as a financial liability within “Accruals and other payables” in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

F-19

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

21. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES - continued

 

(ii) Acquisition of Upper View Regalia Hotel, Kuala Lumpur - continued

 

Allocation of consideration:

 

    US$’000  
Acquisition of 100% equity interests in Kuala Lumpur Hotel Group     38,163  
Assignment of shareholder loan     127  
Total consideration     38,290  

 

Provisional fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired

 

    US$’000  
Cash and cash balances     177  
Accounts receivable     76  
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables     257  
Property, plant and equipment     58,728  
Accounts payable     (270 )
Other payables and accruals     (44 )
Amounts due to shareholders     (127 )
Deferred tax liabilities     (11,093 )
Total identifiable net assets at fair value     47,704  
Non-controlling interests (20%)     (9,541 )
Net assets acquired     38,163  

 

The receivables acquired (which principally comprised trade receivables and other receivables) with a fair value of US$321,000 at the date of acquisition had gross contractual amounts of US$321,000. The best estimate at acquisition date of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected amounted to US$321,000.

 

The initial accounting for the property, plant and equipment acquired in the above business combination with fair value of US$58,728,000 have been determined on a provisional basis, awaiting the completion of professional valuations. The amounts of deferred tax liabilities and goodwill may be adjusted accordingly.

 

Non-controlling interests

 

Non-controlling interests in Kuala Lumpur Hotel Group are measured by reference to the proportionate share of recognized amounts of net identifiable assets of Kuala Lumpur Hotel Group at the date of acquisition.

 

Net cash inflow on acquisition of Kuala Lumpur Hotel Group

 

    US$’000  
Cash and cash equivalents balances acquired     177  

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Group paid HK$230,000,000 deposits for the acquisition. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the ultimate holding company paid additional HK$20,000,000 upon the completion of the acquisition.

  

F-20

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

21. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES - continued

 

(iii) Acquisition of Dao by Dorsett Hornsey, London

 

On June 2, 2026, the Group completed the acquisition of a 100% equity interest and the outstanding shareholder loans in Quality Hornsey PropCo Limited and its subsidiary (collectively, the “Hornsey Hotel Group”), which own and currently operate as “AMTD Dao by Dorsett Hornsey” hotel.

 

Consideration transferred

 

The total consideration for the acquisition was US$30,424,000 (equivalent to GBP 22,656,000). The settlement and allocation of the consideration are detailed below:

 

    US$’000  
Cash paid at completion     25,408  
Deferred consideration     4,996  
Total consideration     30,424  

 

The deferred consideration is payable within 45 days after the date of completion. As at June 30, 2026, the outstanding balance is recognized as a financial liability within “Accruals and other payables” in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

Allocation of consideration:

 

    US$’000  
Acquisition of 100% equity interests in Hornsey Hotel Group     8,647  
Assignment of shareholder loan     21,777  
Total consideration     30,424  

 

Provisional fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired

 

    US$’000  
Cash and cash balances     147  
Accounts receivable     34  
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables     301  
Property, plant and equipment     34,144  
Accounts payable     (233 )
Other payables and accruals     (319 )
Amounts due to shareholders     (21,777 )
Deferred tax liabilities     (3,670 )
Net assets acquired     8,627  

 

The receivables acquired (which principally comprised trade receivables and other receivables) with a fair value of US$111,000 at the date of acquisition had gross contractual amounts of US$111,000. The best estimate at acquisition date of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected amounted to US$111,000.

 

The initial accounting for the property, plant and equipment acquired in the above business combination with fair value of US$34,144,000 have been determined on a provisional basis, awaiting the completion of professional valuations. The amounts of deferred tax liabilities and goodwill may be adjusted accordingly.

 

F-21

 

 

THE GENERATION ESSENTIALS GROUP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE six months ended JUNE 30, 2026

 

21. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES - continued

 

(iii) Acquisition of Dao by Dorsett Hornsey, London - continued

 

Net cash inflow on acquisition of Hornsey Hotel Group

 

    US$’000  
Cash and cash equivalents balances acquired     147  

 

As of December 31, 2025, the intermediate holding company paid GBP2 million (equivalent to US$2,685,000) deposits for the acquisition. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the ultimate holding company paid additional US$22,723,000 upon the completion of the acquisition.

 

22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Group has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the reporting period ended June 30, 2026, up to the date these condensed consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance. There have been no significant events subsequent to the end of the reporting period that require adjustment to or disclosure in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

F-22

 

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