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基石金融(08112) - 2020 - 中期财报

Financial Performance - For the period ending June 30, 2020, Cornerstone Financial Holdings Limited reported total revenue of approximately HKD 26,000,000 and a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 15,000,000[5]. - Revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was approximately HKD 26,200,000, a decrease of about 46% compared to the same period last year[24]. - The group recorded a loss attributable to equity holders of approximately HKD 14,800,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 1,300,000 in the same period last year[27]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 15,654,544, compared to a comprehensive income of HKD 370,092 in the previous year[44]. - The company reported a loss from continuing operations of HKD 14,829,295 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to a profit of HKD 36,597 in 2019[44]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD (15,615,737) for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to a total comprehensive loss of HKD (1,527,682) in the same period of 2019[54]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 14,040,295 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to a profit of HKD 734,597 in the same period of 2019[82]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the parent of HKD 14,789,652 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to a loss of HKD 1,310,995 for the same period in 2019, indicating a significant increase in losses[101]. Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ended June 30, 2020, total revenue was HKD 26,238,516, with advertising and media contributing HKD 19,501,599 and financial services contributing HKD 6,736,917[75]. - The geographical revenue breakdown shows that Hong Kong generated HKD 16,542,980 and Singapore HKD 9,695,536 for the six months ended June 30, 2020[85]. - Revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was HKD 19,607,835, down from HKD 41,480,379 in 2019, representing a decline of 52.8%[90]. - The company's segment performance showed a significant drop in advertising and media revenue, which was HKD 9,941,286 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to HKD 17,108,536 in 2019, a decline of 42.5%[93]. Financial Position - As of June 30, 2020, the group's current assets net value was approximately HKD 205,000,000, down from HKD 219,000,000 as of December 31, 2019[28]. - The company's net asset value decreased to HKD 228,575,338 from HKD 244,229,882 at the end of 2019, representing a decline of 6.4%[52]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2020, amounted to HKD 308,794,360, with segment assets for advertising and media at HKD 63,497,151 and financial services at HKD 236,286,177[75]. - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 43,390,089 as of June 30, 2020, from HKD 47,695,120 as of December 31, 2019, reflecting a decline of 9.7%[49]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2020, were approximately HKD 56,000,000, compared to HKD 61,000,000 as of December 31, 2019[28]. Operational Highlights - The financial services segment generated total revenue of approximately HKD 6,700,000, with a pre-tax operating profit of about HKD 160,000, primarily impacted by fair value changes in listed equity investments[5]. - Margin financing business provided approximately HKD 165,000,000 in margin loans to clients as of June 30, 2020[5]. - The management remains cautiously optimistic about the recovery of the economy post-COVID-19 and expects the financial services division to continue contributing stable revenue[5]. - The advertising and media business operates as a leading digital outdoor media company in Hong Kong and Singapore, with a significant network of display screens[10]. - The group has established brand display screens in 1,565 offices, commercial, and residential buildings in Hong Kong and Singapore as of June 30, 2020[12]. Impact of COVID-19 - The advertising and media business was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly due to the lockdown in Singapore during April, May, and June[20]. - The group anticipates a gradual recovery of its Singapore business in the second half of the year, provided there are no sudden outbreaks of COVID-19[20]. - The management is actively monitoring market conditions and may adjust the development strategy for asset management business based on risk management and business returns[6]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the corporate governance principles and practices as per the GEM Listing Rules[160]. - The audit committee has been established to review risk management and internal control systems, consisting of three independent non-executive directors[162]. - The interim financial data for the six months ending June 30, 2020, has been reviewed by the audit committee and management, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements[162]. - The company emphasizes full disclosure in its financial reporting as per the audit committee's recommendations[162]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2020, the company had issued and fully paid ordinary shares totaling 57,354,612, with a share capital of HKD 114,709,224[116]. - Mr. An Xilei holds 17,000,000 shares, representing approximately 29.64% of the company's equity[146]. - The company did not recommend any dividend payment for the six months ended June 30, 2020, which was also the case for the same period in 2019[101].