IN BRIEF: Gowin New Energy loss widens but focuses on new tea unit

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Gowin New Energy Group Ltd - China-based lighting products retailer also focused on tea business - Pretax loss in 2021 widens to ¥3.4 million, about £415,000, from ¥2.2 million loss in 2020.

Administrative expenses broadly flat year-on-year at ¥3.9 million. Fair value gain on investments drop to ¥535,000 from ¥1.6 million in 2020.

Does not generate revenue in either period.

Notes LED lighting sector hit by Covid, but is still seeking ‘opportunities which are profitable’. Invested in Taiwan Thick-Film Industries Corp, which is listed on the Taipei Stock Exchange.

Also working on launching a new tea trading business, focused on the collection, distribution and sale of Chinese Pu-erh tea and Taiwan high-mountain tea.

‘The initial stage of the business was completed, including the establishment of its new subsidiary company and the initial fundraising for the business; however, the planned launch was delayed due to the Covid-19 restrictions in both China and Taiwan,’ it adds.

Current stock price: 0.075 pence

12-month change: down from 0.40p

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