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中国信息科技(08178) - 2020 - 中期财报

Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the revenue was approximately HKD 28,925,000, a decrease of 4.7% compared to HKD 30,365,000 for the same period last year[19]. - The loss attributable to owners of the company for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was approximately HKD 14,430,000, significantly reduced from HKD 52,026,000 in the previous year[19]. - The loss per share from continuing operations was approximately HKD 0.25, compared to HKD 0.91 for the same period in 2019[19]. - The group recorded revenue of approximately HKD 28,925,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of 4.7% compared to HKD 30,365,000 for the same period last year[49]. - Customer contract revenue decreased from approximately HKD 25,292,000 to HKD 21,859,000, primarily due to project delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic[49]. - The group's gross profit for the first half of 2020 was approximately HKD 12,900,000, an increase of 16.9% from HKD 11,037,000, mainly due to increased interest income[49]. - The pre-tax loss for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was HKD 14,430,000, compared to a loss of HKD 52,026,000 in the same period of 2019[112]. - The company did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2020, consistent with the previous year[115]. Operational Challenges - The company faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, leading to a cautious approach in budgeting and project implementation[20]. - The company emphasized the importance of technology during the pandemic, with a shift towards digital and mobile business models[20]. - The company has transformed traditional workshops into online webinars to promote VDI solutions and AI technologies during the COVID-19 outbreak[34]. - The company has partnered with suppliers to launch flash sales programs, facilitating the rapid adoption of remote work solutions[35]. Technology and Innovation - The company continued to enhance its services and products to provide affordable high-quality solutions to clients during the six months ended June 30, 2020[23]. - The company has developed an advanced IoT-based epidemic prevention solution, enhancing building operation systems for maintenance, energy saving, and epidemic control[25]. - The company has developed the AI Book, an innovative automated machine learning platform that incorporates deep learning and machine learning technologies, enhancing data analysis capabilities[38]. - The company is collaborating with property developers to install intelligent systems that automatically analyze potential order theft by agents, enhancing operational efficiency[26]. - The company aims to promote the "epidemic prevention building" concept in the Greater China region and internationally, leveraging data science for smart city development[25]. - The company has established partnerships with various vertical software partners to jointly develop AI and predictive modules, focusing on smart city and predictive analytics projects[39]. Financial Position - The total borrowings of the group as of June 30, 2020, were approximately HKD 103,525,000, a slight decrease from HKD 106,712,000 as of December 31, 2019[53]. - The group had cash and bank balances of approximately HKD 8,991,000 as of June 30, 2020, compared to HKD 4,959,000 as of December 31, 2019[53]. - The company reported a significant reduction in other payables and accrued expenses, which fell to HKD 21,115,000 from HKD 38,591,000, a decrease of 45.5%[73]. - The company's net assets stood at HKD 359,179 thousand, down from HKD 374,549 thousand, reflecting a decline of 4.1%[75]. - The total current liabilities decreased by 56.1% to HKD 69,641 thousand from HKD 158,680 thousand[73]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased to HKD 147,386,000 in 2020 from HKD 173,824,000 in 2019, showing a reduction of approximately 15%[100]. Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Mr. Zhang Rong, holding 724,240,000 shares (12.61%), and Discover Wide, holding 403,971,449 shares (7.03%) as of June 30, 2020[196]. - The total number of issued ordinary shares of the company is 5,744,191,908 shares, which is the basis for percentage calculations[198]. - As of June 30, 2020, no individuals, excluding company directors, were registered with interests or short positions in the company's shares as per the Securities and Futures Ordinance[200]. Future Plans - The company plans to hold monthly webinars to promote its end-to-end digital workspace solutions, enhancing customer engagement and brand visibility[44]. - The company is preparing to launch webinars focused on cloud services and VDI in the coming months to keep customers informed about digital transformation trends[42]. - The company aims to leverage research and development outcomes from Guangzhou to expand sales activities in the Greater Bay Area market[45]. - The company believes that the current business direction and activities will drive sales growth and increase market awareness[46].