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艾硕控股(08341) - 2020 Q1 - 季度财报
AESO HOLDINGAESO HOLDING(HK:08341)2019-07-23 13:47

Financial Performance - For the nine months ended December 31, 2018, the company reported total revenue of HKD 64,029,000, a decrease of 23% compared to HKD 83,269,000 for the same period in 2017[5]. - The gross profit for the nine months was HKD 5,834,000, compared to a gross loss of HKD 6,012,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant improvement[5]. - The company incurred a loss before tax of HKD 8,870,000 for the nine months, a reduction from a loss of HKD 25,890,000 in the same period of 2017, reflecting a 66% improvement[5]. - The basic and diluted loss per share for the nine months was HKD 4.44, compared to HKD 12.95 in the previous year, showing a 66% decrease in loss per share[5]. - The total comprehensive loss for the nine months was HKD 8,870,000, compared to HKD 25,890,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant reduction in overall losses[7]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 8.9 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 25.9 million for the same period in 2017[39]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from renovation projects for the nine months was HKD 19,416,000, an increase of 18% from HKD 16,426,000 in the same period of 2017[15]. - Revenue from new project renovation for the nine months was HKD 44,613,000, a decrease of 33% from HKD 66,843,000 in the previous year[15]. - The company's overall revenue decreased from approximately HKD 83.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2017, to approximately HKD 64.0 million for the same period in 2018, a decline of about 23.1%[32]. - Revenue from renovation projects increased to approximately HKD 19.4 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, up about 18.2% from approximately HKD 16.4 million in the same period of 2017[34]. Cost Management - Direct costs decreased from approximately HKD 89.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2017, to approximately HKD 58.2 million for the same period in 2018, a reduction of about 34.8%[35]. - Administrative expenses decreased from approximately HKD 19.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2017, to approximately HKD 11.7 million for the same period in 2018, a reduction of about 40.5%[37]. - The total employee costs for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, were approximately HKD 12.2 million, down from HKD 15.7 million in the same period of 2017[20]. Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2018, the company’s major shareholder, Chen Shaozhong, holds approximately 38% of the issued share capital, with 76,500,000 shares[42]. - W & Q Investment Limited, another major shareholder, also holds approximately 37% of the issued share capital, with 73,500,000 shares[44]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, with some deviations noted regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[53][54]. - The Audit and Risk Management Committee is chaired by an independent non-executive director, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and risk management systems[59]. - The company has provided sufficient resources to the Audit and Risk Management Committee to fulfill its responsibilities[59]. - The company is focused on ensuring effective management decisions through flexible board meeting arrangements[57]. Future Outlook - The company maintains a positive outlook for business growth, focusing on renovation opportunities in Hong Kong, particularly in the entertainment and leisure sectors[40]. - The board is optimistic about the prospects for renovation and refurbishment services in Hong Kong, driven by increased land supply for private residential and commercial buildings[40]. Trading and Compliance - The company has been suspended from trading since June 12, 2017, as per the instructions of the Stock Exchange[61]. - The company is working to meet the remaining conditions for resuming trading, including establishing a valid board of directors and resolving the liquidation petition[61]. - The company aims to resolve issues related to the absence of public market requirements as per GEM Listing Rules[63]. - The company will inform shareholders and potential investors about progress towards meeting the resumption conditions[61]. Miscellaneous - The company has not reported any new products or technologies in the current quarter, focusing instead on existing service offerings[12]. - There are no indications of market expansion or acquisitions mentioned in the report, suggesting a focus on stabilizing current operations[12]. - The company did not recommend any dividend payment for the period, consistent with the previous year[23]. - The company has not entered into any management or administrative contracts involving a significant portion of its business during the nine months ended December 31, 2018[49]. - There were no purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities during the nine months ended December 31, 2018[51]. - The company has not held an annual general meeting as of December 31, 2018, and plans to arrange one in due course[58]. - The company is committed to timely communication with shareholders regarding significant developments[61]. - The company has reviewed its accounting principles and compliance matters for the nine months ending December 31, 2018[59]. - The company resolved a shareholder dispute on March 27, 2019, which involved its major shareholders and was settled amicably[46].