FIRST MOBILE<08110> - Results Announcement First Mobile Group Holdings Limited announced on 12/08/2005: (stock code: 08110 ) Year end date: 31/12/2005 Currency: HKD Auditors' Report: N/A Interim report reviewed by: Audit Committee Important Note: This result announcement form only contain extracted information from and should be read in conjunction with the detailed results announcement of the issuer, which can be view on the GEM website at http://www.hkgem.com (Unaudited ) (Unaudited ) Last Current Corresponding Period Period from 01/01/2005 from 01/01/2004 to 30/06/2005 to 30/06/2004 Note ('000 ) ('000 ) Turnover : 3,174,806 2,985,251 Profit/(Loss) from Operations : 4,583 85,073 Finance cost : (19,985) (14,686) Share of Profit/(Loss) of Associates : N/A N/A Share of Profit/(Loss) of Jointly Controlled Entities : N/A N/A Profit/(Loss) after Tax & MI : (22,032) 49,196 % Change over Last Period : N/A % EPS/(LPS)-Basic (in dollars) : (0.0113) 0.0253 -Diluted (in dollars) : N/A N/A Extraordinary (ETD) Gain/(Loss) : N/A N/A Profit/(Loss) after ETD Items : (22,032) 49,196 2nd Quarter Dividend : Nil Nil per Share (Specify if with other : N/A N/A options) B/C Dates for 2nd Quarter Dividend : N/A Payable Date : N/A B/C Dates for (-) General Meeting : N/A Other Distribution for : N/A Current Period B/C Dates for Other Distribution : N/A For and on behalf of First Mobile Group Holdings Limited Name : Dyland Mah Title : Company Secretary Responsibility statement The directors of the Company (the "Directors") as at the date hereof hereby collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this results announcement form (the "Information") and confirm, having made all reasonable inquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief the Information are accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading and that there are no other matters the omission of which would make the Information herein inaccurate or misleading. The Directors acknowledge that the Stock Exchange has no responsibility whatsoever with regard to the Information and undertake to indemnify the Exchange against all liability incurred and all losses suffered by the Exchange in connection with or relating to the Information. Remarks: 1. Basis of preparation and accounting policies This unaudited condensed consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard ("HKAS") 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. This condensed consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the 2004 annual financial statements. The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the preparation of this condensed consolidated financial information are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2004 except that the Group has changed certain of its accounting policies following its adoption of new/revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and Hong Kong Accounting Standards ("new HKFRS") which are effective for accounting periods commencing on or after 1st January 2005. This interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with those HKFRS standards and interpretations issued and effective as at the time of preparing this information. The HKFRS standards and interpretations that will be applicable at 31st December 2005, including those that will be applicable on an optional basis, are not known with certainty at the time of preparing this interim financial information. The changes to the Group's accounting policies and the effect of adopting these new policies are set out in note 2 below. 2. Changes in accounting policies Effect of adopting new HKFRS In 2005, the Group adopted the new/revised standards of HKFRS below, which are relevant to its operation. The 2004 comparatives have been amended as required, in accordance with the relevant requirements:- HKAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements HKAS 2 Inventories HKAS 7 Cash Flow Statements HKAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors HKAS 10 Events after Balance Sheet Date HKAS 12 Income Taxes HKAS 14 Segment Reporting HKAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment HKAS 17 Leases HKAS 18 Revenue HKAS 19 Employee Benefits HKAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates HKAS 23 Borrowing Costs HKAS 24 Related Party Disclosures HKAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements HKAS 32 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation HKAS 33 Earnings Per Share HKAS 36 Impairment of Assets HKAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets HKAS 38 Intangible Assets HKAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement HKFRS 2 Share-based Payment HKFRS 3 Business Combinations The adoption of new/revised HKASs 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 27, 33, 37 and HKFRS 2, 3 did not result in substantial changes to the Group's accounting policies. In summary: - HKAS 1 has affected the presentation of minority interest and other disclosures. - HKASs 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 23, 27, 33, 37 and HKFRS 2, 3 had no material effect on the Group's policies. - HKAS 21 had no material effect on the Group's policy. The functional currency of each of the consolidated entities has been re-evaluated based on the guidance to the revised standard. All the Group entities have the same functional currency as the presentation currency for respective entity financial statements. - HKAS 24 has affected the identification of related parties and some other related-party disclosures. (i) HKAS17 Leases The adoption of HKAS 17 has resulted in a change in accounting policy relating to leasehold land. Leasehold land was previously stated at fair value. In accordance with the provisions of HKAS 17, leasehold properties are split into a lease of land and a lease of building in proportion to the relative fair values of the interests in the land element and the building element of the lease at the inception of the lease. The lease premium for leasehold land is stated at cost and amortised over the period of the lease. HKAS 17 has been applied retrospectively. Building portion of freehold and leasehold properties was previously stated at fair value. Following the adoption of HKAS 17 where leasehold land is subject to amortisation, the accounting policy on building is changed and buildings are now stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. This change in accounting policy has been applied retrospectively. As of 1st January, 2005, the effect of these changes in accounting policies is to decrease the net book value of freehold and leasehold properties by HK$9,462,000 (1st January, 2004 : to increase by HK$7,117,000), to increase deferred tax assets by HK$1,370,000 (1st January, 2004 : to decrease by HK$280,000), to decrease deferred tax liabilities by HK$894,000 (1st January, 2004 : to increase by HK$120,000), to increase retained earnings by by HK$5,333,000 (1st January, 2004 : HK$9,837,000) and to decrease properties revaluation reserve by HK$12,531,000 (1st January, 2004 : HK$3,120,000) respectively. (ii) HKFRS 3 Business Combinations; HKAS 36 Impairment of Assets and HKAS 38 Intangible Assets The adoption has resulted in a change in accounting policy for goodwill. Goodwill was previously amortised on a straight-line basis over a period of not exceeding 20 years, and assessed for impairment at each balance sheet date. Under HKFRS 3, goodwill is no longer amortised. Instead, it is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently, if events or changes in circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Any excess of fair value of assets and liabilities acquired over cost is recognised immediately as income under HKFRS 3. However, HKFRS 3 requires, if an entity previously recognised goodwill as a deduction from equity, it shall not recognise that goodwill in profit and loss account when it disposes of all or part of the business to which that goodwill relates or when a cash-generating unit to which the goodwill relates becomes impaired. There is no transitional arrangement for goodwill which has previously been eliminated against reserves as a matter of accounting policy. HKFRS 3 is applied prospectively from 1st January, 2005. Under the transitional provision of HKFRS 3, the Group has to cease amortisation of goodwill from 1st January, 2005, and the negative goodwill previously recognised has to be derecognised as at 1st January, 2005, with a corresponding adjustment to the opening retained earnings. As of 1st January, 2005, the effect of these changes in accounting policies is to decrease the capital reserve by HK$162,000 and to increase the retained earnings by the same amount. (iii) HKAS 32 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation and HKAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement HKAS 32 and HKAS 39 establish principles for disclosure, presentation, recognition and measurement of financial instruments, including non-derivative financial assets, non-derivative financial liabilities and derivative instruments for hedging activities. Under HKAS 39, financial instruments are carried at either amortised cost or fair value, depending on their classification. Movements in fair value are either charged to net profit or loss or taken to equity in accordance with the standard. In addition, all derivatives, including those embedded in non-derivatives host contracts are recognised in the balance sheet at fair value. The effect of adopting HKAS 39 is insignificant to the accounts. 3. Taxation (i) Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 17.5% (2004 : 17.5%) on the estimated assessable profits for the six months ended 30th June, 2005. (ii) Taxation on overseas profits has been calculated on the estimated assessable profits for the six months ended 30th June, 2005 at the rates of taxation prevailing in the countries in which the Group operates. 4. Dividend The Directors of the Company do not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended 30th June, 2005 (2004 : nil). 5. Earnings per share Basic loss per share for the six months ended 30th June, 2005 is calculated based on the loss of HK$22,032,000 attributable to equity holders of the Company (2004 : profit of HK$49,196,000) and on the weighted average number of 1,945,696,565 shares (2004: 1,945,696,565 shares) in issue during the period. Diluted earnings per share for the six months ended 30th June, 2005 is not presented as there were no dilutive potential shares as at 30th June, 2005. |