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中证国际(00943) - 2022 Q4 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - The company reported total revenue of HKD 210,075,000 for the eighteen months ending June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 154,692,000 for the twelve months ending December 31, 2020, representing an increase of approximately 35.8%[4]. - The gross profit for the eighteen months was HKD 42,614,000, with a gross margin of approximately 20.3%, compared to a gross profit of HKD 44,772,000 for the previous period[4]. - The operating loss for the eighteen months was HKD 64,987,000, compared to an operating loss of HKD 22,116,000 for the previous twelve months, indicating a significant increase in losses[4]. - The total comprehensive loss for the eighteen months was HKD 408,964,000, compared to HKD 13,604,000 for the previous period, highlighting a substantial decline in overall financial performance[14]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company from continuing operations of HKD 93,290,000 for the eighteen months, compared to HKD 73,719,000 for the previous period[10]. - The total reported segment loss for the period was HKD (153,897,000), significantly higher than the loss of HKD (31,911,000) in the previous period[43]. - The group reported a loss of approximately HKD 314,108,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 53,788,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020[64]. - The consolidated loss for the period was approximately HKD 339,891,000, compared to a loss of HKD 67,192,000 for the twelve months ending December 31, 2020[85]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of June 30, 2022, totaled HKD 754,600,000, down from HKD 1,404,103,000 as of December 31, 2020, indicating a decrease in asset value[24]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 3,081,028,000 as of June 30, 2022, compared to HKD 1,802,926,000 as of December 31, 2020, reflecting a significant rise in financial obligations[28]. - The company's net asset value decreased to HKD 1,015,436,000 as of June 30, 2022, from HKD 1,424,893,000 as of December 31, 2020, indicating a decline in equity[32]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, amounted to HKD 4,109,592,000, an increase from HKD 3,669,597,000 as of December 31, 2020[43]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 3,094,156,000 from HKD 2,244,704,000, reflecting a rise of approximately 37.9%[43]. - The group’s share of net assets in joint ventures decreased to HKD 580,824,000 as of June 30, 2022, down from HKD 1,200,663,000 as of December 31, 2020[68]. Revenue Segments - The healthcare and household products segment generated revenue of HKD 202,822,000, up from HKD 149,768,000, representing a growth of approximately 35.4%[50]. - Revenue from the health and household products segment was approximately HKD 202,822,000, up from HKD 149,768,000 for the twelve months ending December 31, 2020, with the U.S. market contributing about 76% of this segment's revenue[86]. - The interest income from the lending business was HKD 7,253,000, compared to HKD 4,924,000 in the previous period, indicating a growth of approximately 47.3%[50]. - The lending business generated revenue of approximately HKD 7,253,000, compared to HKD 4,924,000 for the twelve months ending December 31, 2020, with total receivables amounting to HKD 46,292,000[87]. Operational Changes and Future Outlook - The company has not provided specific guidance for future performance or new product developments in the current report[2]. - There were no mentions of market expansion or mergers and acquisitions in the financial report[2]. - The company plans to terminate its property development and first-level land development business following the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Zhongzheng City Investment Limited[41]. - The company does not expect further growth in its lending business for the twelve months ending June 30, 2023, due to recent market conditions[87]. - The company plans to expand its R&D capabilities to meet increasing technical demands from customers and maintain a competitive edge[116]. - The company remains cautious about the global consumer market outlook due to increased logistics costs and supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and geopolitical tensions[114]. Cash Flow and Financing - The financing costs for the period included HKD 74,567,000 in bank loan and overdraft interest, a significant increase from HKD 1,552,000 in the previous year[5]. - The group reported a significant increase in financing costs related to shareholder loans, rising to HKD 24,406,000 from HKD 13,031,000[5]. - As of June 30, 2022, the company had cash and bank deposits of approximately HKD 7,774,000, a significant decrease from HKD 177,095,000 as of December 31, 2020[120]. - The company's current ratio as of June 30, 2022, was 1.09, down from 1.26 as of December 31, 2020, indicating a decline in liquidity[121]. - Total debt and borrowings amounted to approximately HKD 323,380,000 as of June 30, 2022, a decrease from HKD 1,382,133,000 as of December 31, 2020[122]. - The company's debt ratio was 31.9% as of June 30, 2022, significantly improved from 97.0% as of December 31, 2020[123]. Project Developments - The Luanping project in Hebei Province, China, is expected to cover an area of approximately 12,000 mu and is projected to be completed within eight years, with the first phase running from November 8, 2016, to November 7, 2024[95]. - The Luanping EOD pilot project has an estimated investment scale of approximately RMB 18.5 billion, which is expected to bring significant infrastructure investment to the Luanping project[96][98]. - The Dongguan project has sold a total construction area of 18,802 square meters, generating revenue of approximately RMB 652,552,053, with construction and major inspections completed[101]. - The Nanjing project, with a total construction area of approximately 340,000 square meters, has seen delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has obtained pre-sale permits and started selling residential units totaling 43,464 square meters[102]. - The first phase of the Nanjing project has achieved 90% completion of the superstructure, with 22 units signed and 40 units subscribed, amounting to approximately RMB 82,730,000 and RMB 143,270,000, respectively[102]. Shareholder and Corporate Actions - The company plans to sell its entire issued share capital of Hong Kong Zhongzheng City Investment Co., Ltd. due to tightened mortgage approvals and poor sales performance of related projects[104]. - The sale agreement includes a cash payment of HKD 308,432,023 and a transfer of RMB 200,000,000 (approximately HKD 234,484,000) in promissory notes[105]. - The estimated net cash proceeds from the sale, after deducting related expenses of HKD 7,500,000, is HKD 300,932,023[108]. - The company intends to utilize the net cash proceeds of HKD 440,031,023 for various purposes, including HKD 250,000,000 for repaying debts to a major shareholder and HKD 110,000,000 for developing health and household products[108]. - Following the completion of the sale, the remaining group will focus on manufacturing and selling health and household products, lending business, and coal mining[109]. - The company anticipates a loss of approximately HKD 72,598,000 upon completion of the sale[112]. Regulatory and Reporting - The company adopted new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2021, with no significant changes to accounting policies or reported amounts[39]. - The company has not yet completed the audit procedures for the unaudited financial results for the 18 months ending June 30, 2022, due to the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus[137]. - The board approved the unaudited financial statements for the 18 months ending June 30, 2022, on October 19, 2022[137]. - Further announcements will be made regarding any significant differences between the audited and unaudited financial results once the audit is completed[139]. - The company will publish its annual report containing all information required by the Listing Rules Appendix 16 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and its own website[140].