New Sparkle Roll International Group Limited (New Sparkle Roll; 00970) reported a sharply reduced net loss for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, supported by a double-digit rebound in luxury‐car sales and lower impairment and finance charges.
Financial highlights • Revenue rose 14.0% year on year to HK$2.36 billion, driven by a 23.8% expansion in automobile sales to HK$2.04 billion. • Gross profit increased 22.4% to HK$172.58 million; gross margin improved to 7.3% (FY25: 6.8%). • Operating loss contracted to HK$44.26 million from HK$666.57 million a year earlier. • Net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to HK$91.71 million, versus a HK$718.18 million loss in FY25. Basic and diluted loss per share improved to HK$(0.14) from HK$(1.31). • No dividend was declared.
Segment performance • Auto dealership: Revenue advanced 23.6% to HK$2.13 billion, fuelled by a 66.1% surge in Rolls-Royce sales (HK$944.8 million, 136 units) and a 21.8% rise in Lamborghini sales (HK$362.7 million, 80 units). Bentley sales slipped 6.4% to HK$728.3 million (238 units). After-sales service income grew 19.9% to HK$96.01 million. • Non-auto dealership: Revenue fell 41.1% to HK$162.57 million; gross margin edged up to 7.1%. • Property management, rentals and film-related businesses: Revenue declined 6.6% to HK$62.17 million amid lower rental income; film investments recorded no revenue.
Cost structure and impairments Selling and distribution costs dropped 12.0% to HK$156.60 million, while administrative expenses fell 31.7% to HK$48.37 million, reflecting reduced marketing, legal and professional fees. Impairment charges decreased markedly: goodwill impairment was HK$20.13 million (FY25: HK$29.32 million) and other intangible asset impairment HK$1.58 million (FY25: HK$120.13 million). No further property, plant and equipment impairment was recorded, versus HK$328.54 million a year earlier.
Balance sheet and liquidity • Cash and bank balances rose to HK$125.53 million (FY25: HK$105.50 million). • Net current liabilities stood at HK$11.38 million, compared with net current assets of HK$64.96 million a year earlier. • Borrowings declined 24.8% to HK$396.24 million; gearing ratio improved to 43.4% (FY25: 54.3%). • Inventories were cut 43.5% to HK$314.67 million, reducing inventory days to 73 from 130. • Net assets totalled HK$913.10 million (FY25: HK$970.28 million).
Capital actions During the year the company completed three share subscriptions, raising a combined HK$124.9 million. As at 31 March 2026, HK$58.8 million of these proceeds remained unutilised, earmarked primarily for auto-dealership expansion, potential investments and litigation expenses.
Litigation developments New Sparkle Roll settled remuneration claims by former provisional liquidators for US$0.60 million in May 2026, fully discharging related liabilities. Legal proceedings against former directors over indemnity claims continue, backed by court-ordered security of US$0.70 million. Recovery actions on two defaulted loan agreements (HK$58.00 million and HK$32.00 million facilities) progressed, with a HK$4.30 million settlement secured from one guarantor and bankruptcy proceedings initiated against another debtor.
Outlook Management signalled a cautious stance on cost control and capital allocation but remains confident about maintaining the group’s position in China’s luxury-goods market. Despite improved operating metrics, the board retained a conservative approach, recommending no dividend for FY26.