Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Jul 27
CEO & Executive Director exercised options to buy HK$291k worth of stock. On the 22nd of July, Wai Hung Chow exercised options to buy 231k shares at a strike price of around HK$0.72, costing a total of HK$166k. This transaction amounted to 3.9% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Wai Hung currently holds 5.63m shares (0.038367118386314576 of the company). This was the only transaction from an insider over the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 23
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.02 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 July 2026. Payment date: 12 August 2026. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (7.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.3%). Reported Earnings • Jul 05
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.014 (vs HK$0.094 loss in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: HK$0.014 (up from HK$0.094 loss in FY 2025). Revenue: HK$58.3m (up 7.2% from FY 2025). Net income: HK$2.07m (up HK$15.9m from FY 2025). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from net loss in FY 2025). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Jul 03
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jul 28, 2026 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jul 28, 2026, at 11:00 China Standard Time. Location: 24/f, admiralty centre i, 18 harcourt road, Hong Kong Announcement • Jun 24
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Provides Unaudited Consolidated Management Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended 31 March 2026 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited provided unaudited consolidated management earnings guidance for the year ended 31 March 2026. For the year, the Group is expected to report a turnaround to profitability by recording an after-tax profit of around HKD 2 million for the year ended 31 March 2026 (2025: after-tax loss of approximately HKD 13.8 million). The return to profit is primarily attributable to (i) an approximately HKD 4.6 million increase in revenue as a result of the marked increase in the volume of corporate finance activities driven by the broad-based resurgence of the stock market; (ii) approximately HKD 9.2 million net decrease in employee benefits costs resulting from the successful implementation of organisational streamlining initiatives; (iii) approximately HKD 1.1 million decreases in impairment loss recognised in respect of trade receivables and intangible asset; and (iv) other general cost savings achieved in respect of depreciation of right-of-use assets and other operating expenses. New Risk • Jun 14
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended September 2025. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (56% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 44% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported September 2025 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$186.0m market cap, or US$23.7m). New Risk • Apr 10
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Hong Kong stocks, typically moving 19% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (19% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Cash payout ratio: 117% Earnings have declined by 44% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$98.1m market cap, or US$12.5m). Board Change • Dec 18
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Stephen Law was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 25
First half 2026 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.001 (vs HK$0.08 loss in 1H 2025) First half 2026 results: EPS: HK$0.001 (up from HK$0.08 loss in 1H 2025). Revenue: HK$26.8m (up 5.5% from 1H 2025). Net income: HK$210.0k (up HK$11.9m from 1H 2025). Profit margin: 0.8% (up from net loss in 1H 2025). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has fallen by 37% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Nov 21
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Stephen Law was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Nov 11
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Nov 21, 2025 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Nov 21, 2025 Board Change • Sep 30
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Stephen Law was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 26
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.02 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 October 2025. Payment date: 17 October 2025. The company is not currently making a profit and there are not enough cash flows to support it either. Trailing yield: 5.5%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (6.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.5%). Reported Earnings • Jun 21
Full year 2025 earnings released: HK$0.094 loss per share (vs HK$0.025 loss in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: HK$0.094 loss per share (further deteriorated from HK$0.025 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: HK$54.3m (down 23% from FY 2024). Net loss: HK$13.8m (loss widened 290% from FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 32% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. New Risk • Jun 17
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended September 2024. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 39% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (HK$54.3m market cap, or US$6.92m). Minor Risk Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported September 2024 fiscal period end). Announcement • Jun 10
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Jun 20, 2025 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Jun 20, 2025 Board Change • May 07
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Stephen Law was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Mar 10
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Stephen Law was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. New Risk • Feb 13
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Hong Kong stocks, typically moving 10% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 39% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (HK$58.7m market cap, or US$7.54m). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Board Change • Jan 13
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Stephen Law was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 29
First half 2025 earnings released: HK$0.08 loss per share (vs HK$0.006 loss in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: HK$0.08 loss per share (further deteriorated from HK$0.006 loss in 1H 2024). Revenue: HK$25.4m (down 25% from 1H 2024). Net loss: HK$11.7m (loss widened HK$10.9m from 1H 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 36% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 32% per year. Board Change • Nov 28
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Stephen Law was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Nov 15
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Nov 26, 2024 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Nov 26, 2024 New Risk • Sep 19
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Hong Kong stocks, typically moving 10% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 43% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (HK$58.9m market cap, or US$7.55m). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.8% increase in shares outstanding). Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 17
Executive Chairman recently bought HK$53k worth of stock On the 13th of September, Martin Nevil Sabine bought around 122k shares on-market at roughly HK$0.44 per share. This transaction amounted to 55% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Martin Nevil's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. New Risk • Sep 10
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: HK$69.2m (US$8.87m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 43% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (HK$69.2m market cap, or US$8.87m). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.8% increase in shares outstanding). Upcoming Dividend • Sep 09
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.025 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 September 2024. Payment date: 30 September 2024. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.2%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (8.5%). In line with average of industry peers (4.1%). Declared Dividend • Jun 24
Dividend of HK$0.025 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of HK$0.025. Ex-date: 16th September 2024 Payment date: 30th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 6.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.2%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months. However, the dividend is well covered by cash flows (42% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 66 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Announcement • Jun 21
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 10, 2024 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 10, 2024. Reported Earnings • Jun 21
Full year 2024 earnings released: HK$0.025 loss per share (vs HK$0.048 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: HK$0.025 loss per share (improved from HK$0.048 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: HK$70.5m (up 12% from FY 2023). Net loss: HK$3.54m (loss narrowed 48% from FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 58% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 35% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • May 28
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended September 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 56% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (HK$56.7m market cap, or US$7.27m). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported September 2023 fiscal period end). Dividend is not well covered by earnings (216% payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.8% increase in shares outstanding). New Risk • Apr 29
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: HK$72.2m (US$9.22m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 56% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (HK$72.2m market cap, or US$9.22m). Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (216% payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.8% increase in shares outstanding). Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Apr 27
CEO & Executive Director exercised options to buy HK$667k worth of stock. On the 23rd of April, Wai Hung Chow exercised options to buy 1m shares at a strike price of around HK$0.09, costing a total of HK$102k. This transaction amounted to 25% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since December 2023, Wai Hung has owned 4.50m shares directly. Company insiders have collectively bought HK$228k more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months. New Risk • Apr 25
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 2.8% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 56% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (216% payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.8% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$86.9m market cap, or US$11.1m). Board Change • Feb 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. MD of Somerley Capital Limited & Director of Somerley Capital (Beijing) Limited John Wong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. New Risk • Jan 07
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 2.2% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 56% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (216% payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.2% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$109.2m market cap, or US$14.0m). Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Nov 04
CEO & Executive Director exercised options to buy HK$492k worth of stock. On the 2nd of November, Wai Hung Chow exercised options to buy 746k shares at a strike price of around HK$0.09, costing a total of HK$67k. This transaction amounted to 20% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since March 2023, Wai Hung has owned 3.75m shares directly. This was the only transaction from an insider over the last 12 months. Announcement • Nov 02
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Nov 10, 2023 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Nov 10, 2023 Announcement • Sep 16
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Approves Final Dividend for the Year 2023 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that at its AGM held on September 15, 2023, shareholders approved the final dividend of 2.5 Hong Kong cents per share out of the share premium account of the company. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 12
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.025 per share at 2.9% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 September 2023. Payment date: 29 September 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (7.8%). In line with average of industry peers (3.2%). Reported Earnings • Aug 16
First quarter 2024 earnings released: HK$0.012 loss per share (vs HK$0.026 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: HK$0.012 loss per share (improved from HK$0.026 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: HK$15.3m (up 11% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: HK$1.66m (loss narrowed 55% from 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 65 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Aug 03
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 14, 2023 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 14, 2023 Announcement • Jun 28
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 15, 2023 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 15, 2023, at 11:30 China Standard Time. Location: 7/F., Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Road Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Causeway Bay Hong Kong Agenda: To receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements and the reports of the directors and auditor of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023; To approve the declaration and payment of a final dividend of HK2.5 cents per share of the Company out of the share premium account of the Company; to authorise any director of the Company to take such action, do such things and execute such further documents as the director of the Company may at his absolute discretion consider necessary or desirable for the purpose of or in connection with the implementation of the payment of the Final Dividend; To re-elect Mr. CHOW Wai Hung Kenneth as an executive director of the Company; and to consider other business matters. Announcement • Jun 22
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Announces Final Ordinary Dividend for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced Final Ordinary dividend of HKD 0.025 per share for the year ended 31 March 2023, Ex-dividend date 19 September 2023, Record date 20 September 2023 and Payment date 29 September 2023. Reported Earnings • Jun 22
Full year 2023 earnings released: HK$0.048 loss per share (vs HK$0.026 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: HK$0.048 loss per share (further deteriorated from HK$0.026 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: HK$62.3m (down 11% from FY 2022). Net loss: HK$6.82m (loss widened 88% from FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 58 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Jun 10
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Jun 21, 2023 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Jun 21, 2023 Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.008 (vs HK$0 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: HK$0.008 (up from HK$0 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: HK$17.5m (down 8.9% from 3Q 2022). Net income: HK$1.19m (up HK$1.12m from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.8% (up from 0.3% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 39 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Feb 02
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2023 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 13, 2023 Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: HK$0.04 loss per share (vs HK$0.026 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: HK$0.04 loss per share (down from HK$0.026 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: HK$12.3m (down 44% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: HK$5.64m (down 254% from profit in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 44% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 8% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Nov 02
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Nov 10, 2022 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Nov 10, 2022 Announcement • Nov 01
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Provides Group Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2022 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited provided group earnings guidance for the six months ended September 30, 2022. For the period, the Group is expected to record an after-tax loss of around HKD 9.5 million (2021: after-tax profit of approximately HKD 0.2 million). The expected change from profit to loss is mainly attributable to an approximate 30% decrease in revenue from corporate finance advisory services as a result of a slowdown in deal activity in the context of depressed stock markets and economic uncertainty. Announcement • Aug 24
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Approves Final Dividend Somerley Capital Holdings Limited at the annual general meeting held on 23 August 2022, approved to declare a final dividend of 2.5 HongKong cents per Share out of the share premium account of the Company. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 19
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.025 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 August 2022. Payment date: 09 September 2022. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (8.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.3%). Reported Earnings • Aug 14
First quarter 2023 earnings released: HK$0.026 loss per share (vs HK$0.023 loss in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: HK$0.026 loss per share (down from HK$0.023 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: HK$13.8m (down 4.3% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: HK$3.67m (loss widened 10% from 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Aug 03
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 12, 2022 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 12, 2022 Announcement • Jun 24
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Aug 23, 2022 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Aug 23, 2022, at 11:30 China Standard Time. Location: 17/F., Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Road Causeway Bay Hong Kong Agenda: To receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements and the reports of the directors and auditor of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2022; to approve the declaration and payment of a final dividend of HKD 2.5 cents per share of the Company out of the share premium account of the Company to shareholders of the Company whose names appear on the register of members of the Company on the record date fixed by the board of directors of the Company for determining the entitlements to the Final Dividend; and to consider other matters. Reported Earnings • Jun 22
Full year 2022 earnings released: HK$0.026 loss per share (vs HK$0.06 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: HK$0.026 loss per share (down from HK$0.06 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: HK$69.8m (down 9.1% from FY 2021). Net loss: HK$3.64m (down 143% from profit in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 32% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jun 09
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Jun 20, 2022 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Jun 20, 2022 Announcement • Jun 07
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Provides Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited provided unaudited consolidated earnings guidance for the year ended 31 March 2022. For the year, the company expected to record an after-tax loss of no more than HKD 4 million for the year ended 31 March 2022 (2021: after-tax profit of approximately HKD 7.3 million). Reported Earnings • Feb 13
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: HK$0 (down from HK$0.008 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: HK$19.2m (down 3.0% from 3Q 2021). Net income: HK$62.0k (down 94% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 0.3% (down from 5.6% in 3Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) were also in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jan 30
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Provides Earning Guidance for the Nine Months Ending December 31, 2021 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited provided earning guidance for the nine months ending December 31, 2021. For the period, the company expects to record an after-tax profit of no more than HKD 1 million for the nine months ended 31 December 2021 (2020: approximately HKD 6.7 million). The decrease in profit for the nine months ended 31 December 2021 is mainly due to the combined effects of a modest decrease in revenue and the absence of non-recurring items recognised for the nine months ended 31 December 2020, including a fair value gain on investment in The Climate Impact Asia Fund of approximately HKD 10.7 million and total impairment loss of approximately HKD 5.6 million. Announcement • Jan 28
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Feb 11, 2022 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results on Feb 11, 2022 Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS HK$0.026 (vs HK$0.047 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: HK$22.1m (up 1.4% from 2Q 2021). Net income: HK$3.66m (down 46% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 17% (down from 31% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 06
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.038 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 September 2021. Payment date: 27 September 2021. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (6.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.1%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 23
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to HK$1.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 40.6x. Average trailing P/E is 10x in the Capital Markets industry in Hong Kong. Total loss to shareholders of 6.1% over the past three years. Announcement • Jul 25
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited provided earnings guidance for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The Group is expected to record an after-tax loss in the range of approximately HKD 3 million to HKD 4 million for the three months ended 30 June 2021 (2020: approximately HKD 0.1 million). The increase in loss for the three months ended 30 June 2021 is mainly due to (i) a small decrease in revenue generated from corporate finance advisory services; and (ii) the absence of an approximately HKD 2.8 million total fair value gain on financial
asset at fair value through profit or loss. Reported Earnings • Jun 27
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS HK$0.06 (vs HK$0.041 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: HK$76.8m (flat on FY 2020). Net income: HK$8.54m (up HK$14.4m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 11% (up from net loss in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jun 05
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited provided earnings guidance for the year ended 31 March 2021. For the year, the company expects to record an after-tax profit in the range of approximately HKD 6.7 million to HKD 7.5 million (2020: loss of approximately HKD 7.2 million). The return to profit is mainly attributable to the combined effects of (i) approximately HKD 1.0 million decrease in employee benefits costs; (ii) approximately HKD 1.1 million decrease in depreciation and other operating expenses; (iii) the turnaround in fair value of The Climate Impact Asia Fund from loss of approximately HKD 4.0 million to gain of approximately HKD 11.2 million; and (iv) the increase in impairment losses of approximately HKD 2.6 million recognised in respect of intangible asset and goodwill held by the Group's asset management business segment. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 17
New 90-day low: HK$1.39 The company is down 7.0% from its price of HK$1.50 on 19 November 2020. The Hong Kong market is up 17% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 24% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS HK$0.008 (vs HK$0.022 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: HK$19.8m (down 21% from 3Q 2020). Net income: HK$1.10m (down 64% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 5.6% (down from 12% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 72% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jan 28
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Feb 08, 2021 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Feb 08, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 08
New 90-day high: HK$1.60 The company is up 1.0% from its price of HK$1.58 on 09 October 2020. The Hong Kong market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 10
New 90-day low: HK$1.48 The company is down 6.0% from its price of HK$1.58 on 11 September 2020. The Hong Kong market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS HK$0.047 The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: HK$21.8m (up 11% from 2Q 2020). Net income: HK$6.70m (up 453% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 31% (up from 6.1% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 9% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Oct 28
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report First Half, 2021 Results on Nov 06, 2020 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report first half, 2021 results on Nov 06, 2020 Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 25
New 90-day high: HK$1.65 The company is up 57% from its price of HK$1.05 on 26 June 2020. The Hong Kong market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. Announcement • Aug 06
Somerley Capital Holdings Limited to Report Q1, 2021 Results on Aug 14, 2020 Somerley Capital Holdings Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2021 results on Aug 14, 2020