One ASX small cap exposed to the Hong Kong crisis is not worried at all. Namely, debt restructuring company Credit Intelligence (ASX: CI1).

The company has business in Hong Kong (and Singapore) and since the protests first erupted in June speculation has suggested businesses are leaving. But Credit Intelligence released a letter this morning believing it will continue to thrive in the Fragrant Harbour.

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The company said the events were not only no hindrance to them but could be an opportunity.

“The company’s Hong Kong Business performance is inversely related to poor economic conditions and uncertainties,” it said. “The current circumstance [sic] in Hong Kong could result in an increase in bankruptcies and Individual Voluntary Administration (IVA) in coming years.”

It admitted a reduction in monthly payments of debts owed was possible but stressed it was not revenue forgone, just received later. Furthermore it asserted “the anticipated increase in one off mobilisation fees on new bankruptcies would negate any decrease, if any, in revenue from monthly debt payments”.

“From an overall perspective, the company’s HK business will continue to generate sustainable profits for the CI1 Group.”

It also told shareholders it was committed to entering the Australian market and was actively looking for potential partners although none yet were complementary to its business model.

Credit Intelligence opened unchanged this morning. However, it sits 13 per cent higher than early June, when the protests first broke out.
 

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