SUCCESSUNIVERSE (00487) has issued a profit warning, revealing that it anticipates a significant deterioration in its financial performance for the first half of 2026. The company projects that its consolidated loss for the period will expand by approximately 50% to 70% compared to the corresponding period last year, when the loss stood at around HK$34 million.

The primary driver behind this expected increase in losses is the cessation of operations at the Ponte 16 casino, which officially closed its doors on November 29, 2025. This closure has meant that SUCCESSUNIVERSE's share of losses from its associates related to Ponte 16—the group's flagship investment project—has weighed heavily on the results. This contrasts sharply with the same period in the previous year, when the group recorded a share of profits from these associates amounting to approximately HK$49 million.

The profit warning highlights the significant impact that the closure of the flagship casino operation has had on the company's earnings, marking a notable reversal from the profitable contribution it previously provided.