CSC Holdings (00235) reported a HK$21.03 million revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2026, edging up 4.1% year on year, but the loss attributable to shareholders widened to HK$21.83 million from HK$11.81 million. Basic loss per share increased to HK0.11 cent (HY2025: HK0.06 cent).
Key operating metrics • Revenue mix – Trading activities contributed HK$6.84 million following the resumption of high-purity limestone sales; interest income from money-lending fell 44.5% to HK$8.42 million and margin-financing interest slid 36.9% to HK$2.58 million. • Segment performance – Investment in securities generated HK$0.93 million profit; trading delivered HK$3.87 million. Money-lending profit shrank to HK$1.15 million after a HK$6.21 million ECL charge. Securities brokerage and the newly added asset-management arm recorded a HK$2.18 million loss versus a HK$1.84 million profit a year earlier. • Costs – Staff costs rose 5.3% to HK$18.68 million, while other expenses jumped 36.6% to HK$24.38 million, reflecting business-development and compliance spending. Total impairment losses on loan receivables dropped to HK$6.21 million (HY2025: HK$10.90 million).
Balance-sheet highlights • Cash and cash equivalents (excluding client monies) stood at HK$1.52 billion (31 December 2025: HK$1.69 billion). • Net current assets amounted to HK$2.05 billion; current ratio improved to 18.3x (FY2025: 11.0x). • Gearing remained low at 6% (FY2025: 10%). • Loan book contracted 56.1% to HK$132.00 million net of provisions; secured loans represented 100% of the portfolio. • Financial assets at FVTPL surged to HK$305.80 million from HK$23.81 million, driven by HK$292.08 million in unlisted equity-linked fixed-coupon notes (FCNs).
Operational developments • Trading business revived after several years, focusing on high-purity limestone to meet robust demand from emerging markets. • Asset-management capability added via SFC Type 4 & 9 licences; contributed HK$0.12 million revenue in its first reporting period. • Money-lending faced lower loan demand; the Group nevertheless executed HK$270 million in new loan facilities post-period end. • Continued investment in short-term equity-linked FCNs targeting stable coupon returns; portfolio generated HK$2.08 million interest income.
Capital management and dividends • Equity attributable to owners stood at HK$2.18 billion, or HK10.68 cents per share. • No interim dividend declared.
Outlook Management plans to expand mortgage lending, scale the fintech-enhanced brokerage platform, grow asset-management mandates with a focus on technology and AI sectors, and broaden the commodity-trading portfolio while maintaining a disciplined risk framework and strong liquidity position.
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