Guanzhong Bus Group is expected to increase its interim consolidated pre-tax profit to approximately HK$70 million

Guanzhong Bus Group(00306) announced that it expects to achieve a consolidated profit before tax of approximately HK$70 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, and a consolidated profit before tax of approximately HK$10 million for the same period in 2024.The above increase in consolidated pre-tax profit was mainly due to (i) the increase in inbound and outbound passengers from Hong Kong, which significantly boosted passenger demand, resulting in an increase in revenue from the main business during the reporting period;(ii) the decrease in fuel costs due to the decrease in fuel prices, coupled with the Group's continued implementation of effective cost control measures, resulting in the continuous improvement of overall gross profit margin during the reporting period; and (iii) the general decline in Hong Kong interbank offered rates compared with the previous period, thereby reducing borrowing costs during the reporting period.