East Nova (HK:3626) reported H1 FY2026 (six months ended 31 December 2025) revenue of HKD 47.9 million (+2.1%), with gross profit of HKD 17.6 million and a gross margin of 36.7%. Profit for the period was HKD 1.8 million, while profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 1.7 million; basic and diluted EPS was HKD 0.92 cents. Profit before tax was HKD 2.0 million and finance costs were HKD 0.3 million. The company did not recommend an interim dividend. By segment in H1 FY2026, revenue was HKD 26.5 million from printing, HKD 12.5 million from food and daily necessities, HKD 7.4 million from restaurant operations, and HKD 1.4 million from vaping devices/e-cigarettes (New Zealand). East Nova recorded an impairment loss on goodwill of HKD 1.5 million, with goodwill (net) at HKD 4.2 million as of 31 December 2025. As of 31 December 2025, cash and cash equivalents were HKD 18.6 million and net assets were HKD 24.1 million. In corporate updates, the company changed its name to East Nova Holdings Limited in December 2025 and said it was in the process of completing a capital contribution of AED 90,000 (approximately HKD 0.2 million) to acquire a 30% interest in a UAE entity to distribute branded vaping devices in the Middle East.

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