5.LEASE The following table presents balances reported in the consolidated balance sheets related to the Group’s leases: | | | | | | | As of December 31, | | | 2024 | | 2025 | | | | (HK$ in thousands) | | | | | | Operating lease right-of-use assets | | 253,212 | | 569,939 | Operating lease liabilities | | 277,281 | | 593,932 |
The following table presents operating lease expense reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income related to the Group’s leases: | | | | | | | | | Year ended December 31, | | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | | | (HK$ in thousands) | | | | | | | | Operating lease cost | | 122,333 | | 140,062 | | 181,431 |
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows of the Group’s leases as of December 31, 2025 to the present value of its operating lease payments: | | | | | Amount | | | (HK$ in thousands) | For the year ending December 31, | | | 2026 | | 204,431 | 2027 | | 161,391 | 2028 | | 122,467 | 2029 | | 52,834 | 2030 | | 27,203 | Thereafter | | 78,032 | Total undiscounted operating lease payments | | 646,358 | Less: imputed interest | | (52,426) | Present value of operating lease liabilities | | 593,932 |
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