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AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. — Annual Report 2011
Mar 30, 2012
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(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock code: 02018)
FINAL RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2011
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue of the AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (the “ Company ” and together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “ Group ”) for the year ended 31st December, 2011 amounted to RMB4,059.7 million, representing an increase of 21.2% from RMB3,349.0 million for the previous year. Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the year ended 31st December, 2011 amounted to RMB1,036.2 million, representing an increase of 5.0% from RMB986.7 million for the previous year.
RESULTS
The board of directors (the “ Directors ”) of the Company (the “ Board ”) hereby announces the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31st December, 2011 together with the comparative figures for the previous year.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 31st December, 2011
| 2011 NOTES RMB’000 Revenue 3 4,059,687 Cost of goods sold (2,275,273) Gross profit 1,784,414 Other income 66,828 Net fair value loss on foreign currency forward contracts (3,829) Gain on deregistration of a subsidiary - Distribution and selling expenses (136,875) Administrative expenses (153,482) Research and development costs (358,238) Share of results of associates (19,154) Exchange loss (32,592) Finance costs 4 (5,513) Profit before taxation 5 1,141,559 Taxation 6 (108,626) Profit for the year 1,032,933 Other comprehensive expense: Exchange differences arising from translation (20,035) Exchange difference released on deregistration of a subsidiary - Other comprehensive expense (20,035) Total comprehensive income for the year 1,012,898 Profit for the year attributable to: Owners of the Company 1,036,192 Non-controlling interests (3,259) 1,032,933 Total comprehensive income and expense attributable to: Owners of the Company 1,017,289 Non-controlling interests (4,391) 1,012,898 Earnings per share - Basic 8 RMB84.38 cents |
2010 RMB’000 3,349,020 (1,838,655) 1,510,365 46,744 (611) 583 (110,023) (126,886) (213,636) 810 (4,936) (3,272) 1,099,138 (111,661) 987,477 (28,854) (583) (29,437) 958,040 986,730 747 987,477 957,205 835 958,040 RMB80.35 cents |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
At 31st December, 2011
| NOTES Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 9 Goodwill Prepaid lease payments Deposits made on acquisition of property, plant and equipment Deposits paid for additional interests in an associate Available-for-sale investment 10 Interests in associates 11 Intangible assets Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables 12 Amounts due from related companies Foreign currency forward contracts 13 Taxation recoverable Pledged bank deposits Bank balances and cash Current liabilities Trade and other payables 14 Amounts due to related companies Taxation payable Foreign currency forward contracts 13 Short-term bank loans 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Non-current liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Capital and reserves Share capital Reserves Equity attributable to owners of the Company Non-controlling interests Total equity |
2011 RMB’000 2,697,120 11,803 109,290 123,428 - 3,254 181,882 162,144 3,288,921 558,780 1,487,575 - 1,139 2,868 874 1,374,069 3,425,305 898,742 19,656 77,475 65 891,128 1,887,066 1,538,239 4,827,160 15,738 4,811,422 99,718 4,650,352 4,750,070 61,352 4,811,422 |
2010 RMB’000 1,751,559 6,753 98,278 153,367 26,417 - 103,749 41,325 |
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| 2,181,448 | ||
| 342,943 1,292,678 173 585 3,348 28,035 1,734,609 |
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| 3,402,371 | ||
| 857,391 16,423 54,597 9,231 470,286 |
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| 1,407,928 | ||
| 1,994,443 | ||
| 4,175,891 - |
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| 4,175,891 | ||
| 99,718 4,074,827 |
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| 4,174,545 1,346 |
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| 4,175,891 |
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NOTES TO THE RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT
For the year ended 31st December, 2011
1. GENERAL
The Company was incorporated and registered as an exempted company with limited liability in the Cayman Islands under the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands with its shares listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”).
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Renminbi (“RMB”), which is the same as the functional currency of the Company.
2. APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (“IFRSs”)
In the current year, the Group has applied the following new and revised standards and interpretations:
IAS 24 (as revised in 2009) Related party disclosures Amendments to IAS 32 Classification of rights issues Amendments to IFRSs Improvements to IFRSs issued in 2010 IFRIC 14 Prepayments of a minimum funding requirement IFRIC 19 Extinguishing financial liabilities with equity instruments
The application of the above new and revised IFRSs in the current year has had no material impact on the Group’s financial performance and positions for the current and prior years and/or on the disclosures set out in the consolidated financial statements.
New and revised standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective
The Group has not early applied the following new and revised standards and interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective:
| Amendments to IFRS 7 | Disclosures - Transfers of financial assets1 |
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| IFRS 9 | Disclosures - Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities2 Mandatory effective date of IFRS 9 and transition disclosures3 Financial instruments3 |
| IFRS 10 | Consolidated financial statements2 |
| IFRS 11 IFRS 12 |
Joint arrangements2 Disclosure of interests in other entities2 |
| IFRS 13 | Fair value measurement2 |
| Amendments to IAS 1 Amendments to IAS 12 IAS 19 (as revised in 2011) IAS 27 (as revised in 2011) IAS 28 (as revised in 2011) Amendments to IAS 32 IFRIC 20 |
Presentation of items of other comprehensive income5 Deferred tax - Recovery of underlying assets4 Employee benefits2 Separate financial statements2 Investments in associates and joint ventures2 Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilites6 Stripping costs in the production phase of a surface mine2 |
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1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st July, 2011.
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2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January, 2013.
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3 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January, 2015.
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4 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January, 2012.
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5 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st July, 2012.
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6 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January, 2014.
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2. APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (“IFRSs”) - CONTINUED
IFRS 9 Financial instruments
IFRS 9 issued in 2009 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. IFRS 9 amended in 2010 includes the requirements for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities and for derecognition.
Key requirements of IFRS 9 are described as follows:
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IFRS 9 requires all recognised financial assets that are within the scope of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement to be subsequently measured at amortised cost or fair value. Specifically, debt investments that are held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding are generally measured at amortised cost at the end of subsequent accounting periods. All other debt investments and equity investments are measured at their fair values at the end of subsequent reporting periods. In addition, under IFRS 9, entities may make an irrevocable election to present subsequent changes in the fair value of an equity investment (that is not held for trading) in other comprehensive income, with only dividend income generally recognised in profit or loss.
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The most significant effect of IFRS 9 regarding the classification and measurement of financial liabilities relates to the presentation of changes in the fair value of a financial liability (designated as at fair value through profit or loss) attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability. Specifically, under IFRS 9, for financial liabilities that are designated as at fair value through profit or loss, the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability is presented in other comprehensive income, unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in fair value attributable to a financial liability’s credit risk are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss. Previously, under HKAS 39, the entire amount of the change in the fair value of the financial liability designated as at fair value through profit or loss was presented in profit or loss.
The Directors anticipate that the adoption of IFRS 9 in the future may have significant impact on amounts reported in respect of the Group’s financial assets. Regarding the Group’s financial assets, it is not practicable to provide a reasonable estimate of that effect until a detailed review has been completed.
New and revised Standards on consolidation, joint arrangements, associates and disclosures
In June 2011, a package of five standards on consolidation, joint arrangements, associates and disclosures was issued, including IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 12, IAS 27 (as revised in 2011) and IAS 28 (as revised in 2011).
Key requirements of these five standards are described below.
IFRS 10 replaces the parts of IAS 27 “Consolidated and separate financial statements” that deal with consolidated financial statements and SIC 12 “Consolidation - Special purpose entities”. IFRS 10 includes a new definition of control that contains three elements: (a) power over an investee, (b) exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and (c) the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of the investor’s returns. Extensive guidance has been added in IFRS 10 to deal with complex scenarios.
IFRS 11 replaces IAS 31 “Interests in joint ventures” and SIC 13 “Jointly controlled entities - Non-monetary contributions by venturers”. IFRS 11 deals with how a joint arrangement of which two or more parties have joint control should be classified. Under IFRS 11, joint arrangements are classified as joint operations or joint ventures, depending on the rights and obligations of the parties to the arrangements. In contrast, under IAS 31, there are three types of joint arrangements: jointly controlled entities, jointly controlled assets and jointly controlled operations.
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2. APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (“IFRSs”) - CONTINUED
In addition, joint ventures under IFRS 11 are required to be accounted for using the equity method of accounting, whereas jointly controlled entities under IAS 31 can be accounted for using the equity method of accounting or proportionate accounting.
IFRS 12 is a disclosure standard and is applicable to entities that have interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and/or unconsolidated structured entities. In general, the disclosure requirements in IFRS 12 are more extensive than those in the current standards.
These five standards are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January, 2013. Earlier application is permitted provided that all of these five standards are applied early at the same time.
The Directors anticipate that these five standards will be adopted in the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the annual period beginning 1st January, 2013. The application of these five standards may have significant impact on amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. The application of IFRS 10 may result in the Group no longer consolidating some of its investees, and consolidating investees that were not previously consolidated (e.g. the Group’s investment in associates may become the Group’s subsidiaries based on the new definition of control and the related guidance in IFRS 10). The Directors are currently assessing the impact on the adoption of these standards and is yet to quantify the impact.
IFRS 13 Fair value measurement
IFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures about fair value measurements. The standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. The scope of IFRS 13 is broad; it applies to both financial instrument items and non-financial instrument items for which other IFRSs require or permit fair value measurements and disclosures about fair value measurements, except in specified circumstances. In general, the disclosure requirements in IFRS 13 are more extensive than those in the current standards. For example, quantitative and qualitative disclosures based on the three-level fair value hierarchy currently required for financial instruments only under IFRS 7 “Financial instruments: Disclosures” will be extended by IFRS 13 to cover all assets and liabilities within its scope.
IFRS 13 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January, 2013, with earlier application permitted.
The Directors anticipate that IFRS 13 will be adopted in the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the annual period beginning 1st January, 2013 and that the application of the new standard will result in more extensive disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of items of other comprehensive income
The amendments to IAS 1 retain the option to present profit or loss and other comprehensive income in either a single statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. However, the amendments to IAS 1 require additional disclosures to be made in the other comprehensive income section such that items of other comprehensive income are grouped into two categories: (a) items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss; and (b) items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss when specific conditions are met. Income tax on items of other comprehensive income is required to be allocated on the same basis.
The amendments to IAS 1 are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st July, 2012. The presentation of items of other comprehensive income will be modified accordingly when the amendments are applied in the annual period beginning 1st January, 2012.
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3. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Operating and reportable segments are identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the Group’s chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance. The chief operating decision maker of the Group has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).
Information reported to the CEO for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of performances focuses specifically on the type of products sold. The Group’s operating and reportable segments under IFRS 8 are dynamic components (mainly including receivers and polyphonic speakers normally sold together in sets), microphones, headsets and other products (mainly including transducers and vibrators), which represent the major types of products manufactured and sold by the Group.
Information regarding these segments is presented below.
An analysis of the Group’s revenue and results by operating and reportable segments is as follows:
| Operating segments Segment revenue from external customers Dynamic components Microphones Headsets Other products Revenue Segment results Dynamic components Microphones Headsets Other products Total profit for operating segments Unallocated amounts: Interest income Other income Net fair value loss on foreign currency forward contracts Distribution and selling expenses Administrative expenses Research and development costs Share of results of associates Exchange loss Finance costs Profit before taxation |
2011 RMB’000 3,228,298 459,233 119,314 252,842 4,059,687 1,557,151 153,254 10,438 63,571 1,784,414 27,913 38,915 (3,829) (136,875) (153,482) (358,238) (19,154) (32,592) (5,513) 1,141,559 |
2010 RMB’000 2,482,872 366,242 232,917 266,989 3,349,020 1,269,494 114,771 65,489 60,611 1,510,365 23,032 24,295 (611) (110,023) (126,886) (213,636) 810 (4,936) (3,272) 1,099,138 |
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There are no inter-segment sales for both years. No analysis of the Group’s assets and liabilities by operating segments is disclosed as such information is not regularly provided to the CEO for review.
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3. SEGMENT INFORMATION - CONTINUED
Depreciation and amortisation included in measure of segment results are as follows:
| Dynamic components Microphones Headsets Other products Other unallocated expenses |
2011 RMB’000 132,434 20,335 4,704 10,522 167,995 91,293 259,288 |
2010 RMB’000 104,366 14,619 3,622 8,975 |
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| 131,582 65,406 |
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| 196,988 |
Segment profit represents the profit earned by each segment without allocation of finance costs, interest income, administration expenses, research and development costs, distribution and selling expenses, other income, net fair value loss on foreign currency forward contracts, exchange loss and the share of results of associates. This is the measure reported to the CEO for the purpose of resource allocation and performance assessment.
Over 90% of the Group’s non-current assets other than financial instruments were located in the PRC, the place of domicile of the relevant group entities that hold those assets.
The Group’s revenue from external customers analysed by location of customers are detailed below:
| Greater China* (country of domicile) Other foreign countries: Other Asian countries America Europe |
2011 RMB’000 609,074 147,455 2,197,562 1,105,596 4,059,687 |
2010 RMB’000 514,713 96,885 1,536,154 1,201,268 |
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| 3,349,020 |
- Greater China comprises the PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Majority of the revenue from Greater China were derived from the PRC.
The geographical information of the Group’s revenue from external customer by individual countries in Europe and America is not available. In the opinion of management, such disclosure is harmful to the Group’s business.
During the year, the aggregate amount of revenue derived from the Group’s top customers which individually has contributed to over 10% of the Group’s revenue, amounted to RMB2,224,268,000 (2010: RMB2,091,906,000). These revenue were derived from two (2010: three) customers and included in all of the Group’s segments. No disclosure of the total amount of revenue by each customer is disclosed, as in the opinion of the Directors such disclosure is harmful to the Group’s business.
4. FINANCE COSTS
| 2011 | 2010 | |
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| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Interest on bank borrowings wholly repayable | ||
| within five years | 5,513 | 3,272 |
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5. PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION
| Profit before taxation has been arrived at after charging: Directors’ emoluments Other staff’s retirement benefits scheme contributions Other staff costs Total staff costs Less: Staff costs included in research and development costs Depreciation Less: Depreciation included in research and development costs Amortisation of intangible assets Net allowance for bad and doubtful debts Allowance for obsolete inventories, included in cost of goods sold Auditor’s remuneration Cost of inventories recognised as expense Cost of raw materials included in research and development costs Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Operating lease rentals in respect of - building premises - prepaid lease payments - equipment and after crediting: Government grants * Interest income Rental income |
2011 RMB’000 10,673 38,394 873,682 922,749 (145,945) 776,804 243,343 (36,614) 206,729 15,945 908 6,223 2,305 2,275,273 98,510 6,112 24,719 2,283 87 24,796 27,913 931 |
2010 RMB’000 6,899 25,007 616,377 648,283 (85,500) 562,783 188,966 (21,733) 167,233 8,022 17 7,245 2,270 1,838,655 51,014 2,639 22,791 1,703 230 9,588 23,032 904 |
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- The amount mainly represents the incentives granted by the PRC local authorities to the Group for engaging in High Technology business, employment of expatriates and technologically advanced staff. All the grants were approved and received during the year of recognition.
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6. TAXATION
| The current tax charge (credit) comprises: PRC income tax Other jurisdictions (Overprovision) underprovision of taxation in prior years Deferred tax |
2011 RMB’000 75,512 34,061 (333) 109,240 (614) 108,626 |
2010 RMB’000 90,553 20,304 804 |
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| 111,661 - |
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| 111,661 |
Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, certain of the Group’s PRC subsidiaries are entitled to exemption from PRC income tax for two years commencing from their first profit making year of operation and thereafter, these PRC subsidiaries will be entitled to a 50% relief from PRC income tax for the following three years (“Tax Holiday”). The Tax Holiday will expire gradually for these subsidiaries up to 2012.
Under the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Enterprise Income Tax (the “EIT Law”) and Implementation Regulation of the EIT Law, the tax rate of the Group’s PRC subsidiaries is 25% from 1st January, 2008 onwards.
Taxation in other jurisdiction is calculated at the rates prevailing in the respective jurisdictions.
The charge for the year is reconciled to the profit before taxation as follows:
| Profit before taxation Tax at the applicable income tax rate* Tax effect of income not taxable for tax purposes Tax effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes Tax effect of Tax Holiday Tax effect of tax losses not recognised Effect of different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions (Overprovision) underprovision in prior years Others Tax charge for the year |
2011 RMB’000 1,141,559 285,389 (8,718) 1,059 (156,210) 4,618 (17,095) (333) (84) 108,626 |
2010 RMB’000 1,099,138 274,785 (9,980) 1,079 (151,538) 84 (2,553) 804 (1,020) 111,661 |
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- The PRC Enterprise Income Tax rate of 25% (2010: 25%) is the domestic tax rate in the jurisdiction where the operations of the Group are substantially based.
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7. DIVIDENDS
| DIVIDENDS | ||
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| Dividends recognised as distribution during the year: 2010 final dividend of HK23.7 cents (2009: HK15.5 cents) per ordinary share 2011 interim dividend of HK20.0 cents (2010: HK14.2 cents) per ordinary share |
2011 RMB’000 242,025 200,017 442,042 |
2010 RMB’000 166,774 150,262 |
| 317,036 |
Subsequent to end of the reporting period, 2011 proposed final dividend of HK21.6 cents (2010: HK23.7 cents) per share has been proposed by the Board of Directors and is subject to approval by the shareholders in the forthcoming annual general meeting.
8. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The calculation of the basic earnings per share for the year ended 31st December, 2011 is based on the profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company of RMB1,036,192,000 (2010: RMB986,730,000) and on the number of ordinary shares of 1,228,000,000 shares in issue during the year (2010: 1,228,000,000 shares).
No diluted earnings per share is presented as there were no potential ordinary shares outstanding during both years.
9. ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
During the year, the Group made additions to property, plant and equipment of approximately RMB1,193 million (2010: RMB580 million) on acquisition of property, plant and equipment, including transfers from deposits of approximately RMB153 million (2010: RMB30 million).
10. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT
| AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT | ||
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| 2011 | 2010 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Unlisted shares, at cost | 3,254 | - |
In the current year, the Group has acquired 4.6% equity interest in an unlisted company which was incorporated in Korea. The Company is engaged in research and development of integrated circuits. The investment is measured at cost less impairment as the range of reasonable fair value estimates is so significant that the Directors are of the opinion that the fair value cannot be measured reliably.
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11. INTEREST IN ASSOCIATES
| INTEREST IN ASSOCIATES | ||
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| Cost of investments in associates, unlisted Share of post-acquisition (loss) profits and other comprehensive (expense) income |
2011 RMB’000 200,226 (18,344) 181,882 |
2010 RMB’000 102,939 810 |
| 103,749 |
Details of the Group’s principal associates are as follows:
| Percentage | Percentage | |||
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| equity interest | ||||
| Place of | 2011 | 2010 | ||
| Name of associate | incorporation | % | % | Principal activity |
| Heptagon Advance | Singapore | 26.7% | 16.4% | Micro-optics business |
| Micro-Optics Pte. Ltd. | ||||
| (“Heptagon”)* | ||||
| Kaleido Technology ApS | Denmark | - | 32.0% | Wafer-level glass lens |
| (“Kaleido”)** | precision moulding business | |||
| Xenon Technology | Cayman | 39.2% | 39.2% | Design and manufacture of |
| (Cayman) Limited | Islands | Xenon-based flash lamp | ||
| (“Xenon”) | and flash modules | |||
| Mems Technology Pte. | Singapore | 50.0%*** | - | Design and manufacture |
| Ltd. (“MemsTech”) | of MEMS products |
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In October 2011, Heptagon Oy completed a change of domicile from Finland to Singapore by establishing Heptagon Advanced Micro-Optics Pte. Ltd.. As a result, the entity of the Group’s investment in this associate company changed from Heptagon Oy to Heptagon Advanced Micro-Optics Pte. Ltd..
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** Kaleido became a subsidiary of the Group upon the step acquisition during the year, see note 16.
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*** During the year, the Group acquired MemsTech for a total consideration of RMB38.3 million. According to the shareholder’s agreement, the Group has the right to appoint 2 out of 4 directors. The chairman, who has casting vote, is appointed by the other shareholder. Thus, the Group only has significant influence on MemsTech, and investment was accounted for as an associate as at 31st December, 2011.
Included in the cost of investment in associates is goodwill of RMB41.7 million (2010: RMB31.1 million) arising on acquisitions of associates.
During the year, the management assessed the associates for impairment with reference to its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount was determined based on the value in use calculations using the cashflow projections based on financial budget for the next 3 to 5 years approved by management. Cash flows beyond the budgeted period have extrapolated using a rate of 2%. Discount rates of 16% to 19.4% were used, which were determined based on the weighted average cost of capital of the investees. Based on the estimated recoverable amount, no impairment loss was considered necessary.
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11. INTEREST IN ASSOCIATES - CONTINUED
Summarised financial information in respect of the assets and liabilities and post-acquisition results of the Group’s associates are set out below:
| Total assets Total liabilities Revenue (Loss) profit for the year Group’s share of (loss) profit of associates for the year |
2011 RMB’000 583,867 (178,389) 405,478 473,132 (61,616) (19,154) |
2010 RMB’000 214,898 (139,433) 75,465 144,861 2,223 810 |
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12. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| Trade receivables Bank acceptance bills Advance payment to suppliers Prepayments Other receivables |
2011 RMB’000 1,178,212 40,971 1,219,183 146,433 7,698 114,261 1,487,575 |
2010 RMB’000 996,311 25,856 |
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| 1,022,167 126,212 5,477 138,822 |
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| 1,292,678 |
The following is an analysis of trade receivables by age, presented based on the invoice date. The analysis below is net of allowance for doubtful debts.
| Age 0 - 90 days 91 - 180 days Over 180 days |
2011 RMB’000 1,064,770 131,535 22,878 1,219,183 |
2010 RMB’000 857,178 158,971 6,018 |
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| 1,022,167 |
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12. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES - CONTINUED
Payment terms with customers are mainly on credit. Invoices are normally payable within 45 days to 120 days of issuance. The Group accepts bank acceptance bills with maturities ranging from 30 to 180 days at the end of the credit terms in lieu of immediate cash payment. The following is an aged analysis of trade receivables and bank acceptance bills which are past due but not impaired:
| Age Overdue 0 - 90 days Overdue 91 - 180 days Overdue over 180 days |
2011 RMB’000 103,710 9,954 4,945 118,609 |
2010 RMB’000 158,971 4,576 1,442 |
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| 164,989 |
Management closely monitors the credit quality of trade and other receivables and considers the trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired to be of a good credit quality. Included in the Group’s trade receivables balance are debtors with an aggregate carrying amount of RMB118,609,000 (2010: RMB164,989,000) which are past due at the reporting date for which the Group has not provided for impairment loss. Based on historical experience the Group considers the amounts which are past due and which impairment loss has not been provided for to be of good credit quality and they are expected to be recovered. The Group does not hold any collateral over these balances.
The following is a movement in the allowance for bad and doubtful debts account:
| Balance at beginning of the year Currency realignment Allowance for bad and doubtful debts Reversal of allowance for bad and doubtful debts Amounts written off as uncollectible Balance at end of the year |
2011 RMB’000 4,970 (121) 3,722 (2,814) - 5,757 |
2010 RMB’000 10,079 (144) 17 - (4,982) 4,970 |
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Allowances are recognised based on the Group’s historical experience, aging analysis and internal assessment of the recoverability of the debt.
The Group’s trade receivables which are denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of the relevant group entities are set out below:
| 2011 | 2010 | |
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| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| US$ | 179,550 | 168,703 |
| Euro | 101,944 | 95,178 |
| Japanese Yen | - | 772 |
| HK$ | 9 | 135 |
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13. FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD CONTRACTS
| Foreign currency forward contracts | Assets 2011 2010 RMB’000 RMB’000 1,139 585 |
Liabilities 2011 2010 RMB’000 RMB’000 65 9,231 |
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Details of the foreign currency forward contracts entered into by the Group with certain banks and outstanding as at the end of the reporting period (the “Forward Contracts”) are as follows:
At 31st December, 2011:
| At 31st December, 2011: | ||
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| Description | Settlement date | Exchange rates |
| 4 contracts to sell in aggregate | Settled monthly on | At exchange rates ranging |
| Euro 3 million for US$ | various dates from | from US$1.395 to US$1.43 |
| 19th January, 2012 | for Euro 1. | |
| until 29th February, 2012 | ||
| 4 contracts to purchase in | Settled monthly on | At exchange rates ranging |
| aggregate US$4 million | various dates from | from RMB6.3494 to RMB6.38 |
| for RMB | 1st February, 2012 | for US$. |
| until 27th April, 2012 | ||
| 4 contracts to sell in | Settled monthly on | At exchange rates ranging |
| aggregate US$4 million | various dates from | from RMB6.3784 to RMB6.406 |
| for RMB | 19th January, 2012 | for US$. |
| until 23th April, 2012 | ||
| At 31st December, 2010: | ||
| Description | Settlement date | Exchange rates |
| 4 contracts to sell in aggregate | Settled monthly on | At exchange rates ranging |
| Euro 30.5 million for US$ | various dates from | from US$1.29 to US$1.336 |
| 13th January, 2011 | for Euro 1. | |
| until 13th July, 2011 | ||
| 4 contracts to purchase in | Settled monthly on | At exchange rates ranging |
| aggregate US$4 million | various dates from | from RMB6.6253 to RMB6.6778 |
| for RMB | 18th January, 2011 | for US$. |
| until 18th April, 2011 | ||
| 4 contracts to sell in | Settled monthly on | At exchange rates ranging |
| aggregate US$4 million | various dates from | from RMB6.722 to RMB6.758 |
| for RMB | 14th January, 2011 | for US$. |
| until 14th April, 2011 |
At any time prior to maturity of certain of Forward Contracts, if the spot rate between the US$ and Euro falls below an agreed rate, the Forward Contracts will be automatically terminated. The Forward Contracts are not designated and effective as a hedging instrument. Therefore, the fair value gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. At 31st December, 2011, the fair value of the Forward Contracts are determined by the respective issuing banks with reference to forward rates.
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14. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
| Trade payables Notes payables - secured Payroll and welfare payables Other payables and accruals Contingent consideration payable |
2011 RMB’000 431,925 204,544 636,469 82,265 170,186 9,822 898,742 |
2010 RMB’000 389,422 248,483 |
|---|---|---|
| 637,905 117,198 92,466 9,822 |
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| 857,391 |
Other payables are unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed repayment terms.
An aged analysis of trade and notes payables, presented based on the invoice date, is as follows:
| Age 0 - 90 days 91 - 180 days Over 180 days |
2011 RMB’000 556,916 78,607 946 636,469 |
2010 RMB’000 595,404 41,045 1,456 |
|---|---|---|
| 637,905 |
The Group’s trade payables which are denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of the relevant group entities are set out below:
| US$ HK$ Japanese Yen Euro |
2011 RMB’000 74,563 - 6,029 2,369 |
2010 RMB’000 40,813 18 6,260 1,780 |
|---|---|---|
15. SHORT-TERM BANK LOANS
The Group’s short-term bank loans which are denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of the relevant group entities are set out below:
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| US$ | 603,596 | 352,596 |
| Japanese Yen | 287,532 | 51,823 |
| HK$ | - | 65,867 |
These loans are unsecured and carry interest ranging from 0.4% to 0.8% per annum over London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) (as at 31st December, 2010: from 0.45% to 1.0% per annum over LIBOR).
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16. ACQUISITION OF A BUSINESS
Acquisition in 2011
The Group held 31.95% equity interest in an associate, Kaleido, as at 31st December, 2010. Pursuant to an agreement entered between the Company and other shareholders of Kaleido, the Company acquired a further 38.95% equity interest in Kaleido for a consideration of RMB43,839,000. The transaction was completed on 31st March, 2011 and Kaleido is treated as a subsidiary of the Company from that date.
Kaleido is a private company incorporated in Denmark and engaged in wafer-level glass molding. The goodwill of RMB8,705,000 arising from the acquisition is attributable to the future economic benefits that are expected to accrue to the Group from operating synergies and revenue growth.
The following table summarises the consideration paid for Kaleido and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognised at the acquisition date.
| The assets acquired and liabilities recognised at the date of acquisition were as follows: Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets Inventories Trade and other receivables Bank balances and cash Trade and other payables Deferred tax liabilities Goodwill arising on acquisition: Consideration Add: Non-controlling interest Fair value of previously held interest in Kaleido Less: Net assets acquired Goodwill arising on acquisition Net cash outflow arising on acquisition: Cash consideration Cash and cash equivalents acquired Net outflow of cash and cash equivalents arising on acquisition |
Fair values RMB’000 4,214 74,623 380 15,479 4,424 (2,912) (16,352) 79,856 43,839 23,238 21,484 (79,856) 8,705 (43,839) 4,424 (39,415) |
|---|---|
The non-controlling interest in Kaleido recognised at acquisition date was determined with reference to the proportionate share of the acquiree’s net assets at the acquisition date.
None of the goodwill arising on this acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The intangible assets represent technical know-how in relation to wafer-level glass molding which is used to enhance the Group’s current products. The fair value is estimated by an independent and professionally qualified valuer and calculated using relief from royalty method based on the cash flow projection, royalty rate and discount rate adopted by the management.
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16. ACQUISITION OF A BUSINESS - CONTINUED
Acquisition in 2011 - continued
The trade and other receivables acquired amounting to RMB15,479,000 represents the fair value and the gross contractual amount. The best estimate at the date of acquisition is that all receivables will be collected.
Acquisition-related costs amounting to RMB158,000 have been excluded from the cost of acquisition and have been recognised directly as an expense in the period and included in the administrative expenses.
The fair value of the previously held interest held by the Group was estimated by an independent and professionally qualified valuer. The fair value estimates are calculated using discounted cash flow method based on cash flow projection, growth rate and discount rate adopted by the management. The Group recognised the non-controlling interests at the proportionate share of net assets of Kaleido.
The Group recognised a gain of RMB111,000 as a result of the remeasurement of previously held interest. The gain was included in other income for the period ended 30th June, 2011.
Kaleido contributed a revenue of RMB7,338,000 and a loss of RMB664,000 to the Group since the step acquisition.
Had Kaleido been consolidated from 1st January, 2011, the Group’s consolidated statement of comprehensive income would have shown a revenue of RMB4,061,634,000 and the profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company would not be materially different.
Acquisition in 2010
On 1st October, 2010, the Group acquired a 96.4% equity interest in AAC Technologies Japan R&D Center Co., Ltd. (“AAC Japan”) (Formerly known as I Square Research Co., Ltd.) from independent third parties. Total consideration paid for the acquisition was RMB12,289,000. AAC Japan is engaged in design and manufacture of compact lens modules. The acquisition was made to expand the optical products operation and support the growth strategies of the Group. The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method.
| Consideration transferred: Cash Contingent consideration (note 14) |
RMB’000 2,467 9,822 |
|---|---|
| 12,289 |
Pursuant to the sales and purchase agreement the consideration payable is contingent on the sales volume of AAC Japan for a period of 14 months from the acquisition date. The target sales volume is divided into several stages and the contingent consideration is paid in cash to the sellers at each stage. The contingent consideration was determined with reference to future sales of AAC Japan based on the sales forecast for 14 months. The Directors estimate that the amount of contingent consideration payable will be between RMB9,822,000 and RMB10,278,000.
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16. ACQUISITION OF A BUSINESS - CONTINUED
Acquisition in 2010 - continued
Acquisition-related costs amounting to RMB248,000 have been excluded from the consideration transferred and have been recognised as an expense for the year ended 31st December, 2010 within administrative expenses.
| The assets acquired and liabilities recognised at the date of acquisition were as follows: Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets Inventories Trade and other receivables Bank balances and cash Trade and other payables Bank loans Goodwill arising on acquisition: Consideration Add: Non-controlling interest Less: Net assets acquired Goodwill arising on acquisition Net cash outflow arising on acquisition: Cash consideration Cash and cash equivalents acquired Net outflow of cash and cash equivalents arising on acquisition |
Fair values RMB’000 1,309 23,083 12 1,998 61 (5,536) (9,856) 11,071 12,289 130 (11,071) 1,348 (2,467) 61 (2,406) |
|---|---|
The goodwill is attributable to the anticipated profitability arising from the distribution of the Group’s products in the new markets and the future operating synergies from the combination.
The goodwill arising on the acquisition is expected to be non-deductible for tax purpose.
AAC Japan contributed a revenue of RMB674,000 and a loss of RMB2,324,000 for the period from the date of acquisition to 31st December, 2010.
If the acquisition had been completed on 1st January, 2010, based on the unaudited management accounts of the subsidiary, the impact on the Group’s revenue and profit for the year ended 31st December, 2010 would have been insignificant.
Non-controlling interests:
The non-controlling interests in AAC Japan recognised at the acquisition date was determined with reference to the proportionate share of the acquiree’s net assets of the acquisition date and amounted to RMB130,000.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OVERVIEW
AAC is one of the world’s foremost vertically integrated manufacturers of miniature technology components. Our Company designs, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive suite of receivers, speakers, speaker modules, multi-function devices, microphones, vibrators, headsets, antennas and ceramic products. In the first half of 2011, the Company changed its name to “AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.” to signify our capabilities in delivering acoustic as well as non-acoustic technology components solutions.
Our components are designed for use in mobile handsets, tablets, game consoles, notebook computers and other consumer electronics devices such as electronic book-readers and MP4 players. Our innovative technology design solutions cover wide ranging applications in different markets such as mobile telecommunications, consumer electronics, home appliances, automobile and medical.
We continue to deploy internal research and development resources on developing and expanding of our intellectual property portfolio. In addition, our management team is committed to identify and evaluate appropriate opportunities in forming alliances, investing or mergers and acquisitions in global companies and technologies that will further broaden and strengthen the Company’s existing technology capabilities.
MARKET REVIEW
The year 2011 started with good momentum carried over from the latter half of 2010. The mobile devices market, driven by growth for smartphones and the launch of new tablets, showed secular growth throughout the year. There have been changes to ownership to the different global brands of the mobile handsets industry and new strategic alliances formed. When different brands executed their strategies, their market positions were reshuffled. We continue to offer quality miniature components designs by working closely with our key and new global customers and addressing their specific design requirements. As a result, the Company has delivered and sustained solid financial performance with revenue and profit growth for 2011.
The Company is focused on developing our in-house intellectual property to extend our technological leadership in miniaturized technology components beyond the acoustic arena. During 2011, we have successfully obtained 233 additional acoustic and non-acoustic patents, bringing our total portfolio to 649 patents. In the same period, we filed another 291 patents, which brings patents pending to a total of 480.
Leveraging on our research capability, design and production know-how, the broadening of our product range to include non-acoustic components, such as haptic vibrator components and ceramic products, will expand our offering of different technology solutions for the mobile devices market.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Our strong performance in this year, generated RMB945.5 million in net cash flow from operations. Revenue of the Group ended 31st December, 2011 amounted to RMB4,059.7 million, an increase of RMB710.7 million, or 21.2%, compared with 2010. Gross profit of RMB1,784.4 million was RMB274.0 million, or 18.1%, higher than 2010. Profit attributable to owners of the Company amounted to RMB1,036.2 million, representing an increase of 5.0% from RMB986.7 million for the corresponding period of 2010. Basic earnings per share amounted to RMB84.38 cents, up 5.0% from RMB80.35 cents for 2010.
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GEARING RATIO AND INDEBTEDNESS
The gearing ratio of the Group, computed by dividing short-term bank loans by total assets, was 13.3% as at 31st December, 2011 compared with 8.4% as at 31st December, 2010.
As at 31st December, 2011, the Group had RMB891.1 million of short-term bank loans compared with RMB470.3 million as at 31st December, 2010.
LIQUIDITY, FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
As at 31st December, 2011, the Group had RMB1,374.1 million in cash and cash equivalents. In addition, the Group had restricted short-term bank deposits of RMB0.9 million. Management believes that the Group’s current cash and cash equivalents, together with available credit facilities and expected cash flow from operations, will be sufficient to satisfy the current operational requirements of the Group.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Given our international operations and presence, the Group faces foreign exchange exposure including transaction and translation exposure.
It is the Group’s policy to centralize foreign exchange management to monitor total foreign currency exposure, to net off affiliate positions and to consolidate hedging transactions with banks. As far as possible, the Group aims to achieve natural hedging by investing and borrowing in the functional currencies. Where a complete hedge is not possible, the Group will protect our anticipated foreign currency revenue with appropriate foreign exchange contracts.
The Group will not enter into derivative transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
During the year 2011, the Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts to minimise the effect of exchange rate fluctuations between the Euro and the US dollar.
CHARGES ON GROUP ASSETS
Apart from the bank deposits amounts of RMB0.9 million and RMB28.0 million pledged to banks respectively as at 31st December, 2011 and 31st December, 2010, no other Group asset was under charge to any financial institution.
ACQUISITION OF A SUBSIDIARY
In June 2010, the Group acquired a 31.95% equity interest in Kaleido, a private company incorporated in Denmark and engaged in wafer-level glass molding. In accordance with the shareholders’ agreement, the Company made further investment in Kaleido in March 2011 to acquire an additional 38.95% shareholding for a total consideration of DKK35.1 million (RMB43.8 million), thereby increasing our equity interest in Kaleido to 70.9%.
A goodwill of RMB8.7 million was attributed to the anticipated profitability arising from the distribution of the Group’s products in the new markets and the future operating synergies from the combination.
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EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
As at 31st December, 2011, the Group employed 13,789 permanent employees. Employees of the Group are remunerated based on their individual performance, professional qualifications, experience in the industry and relevant market trends. Management regularly reviews the Group’s remuneration policy and appraises the work performance of its staff. Employee remuneration includes salaries, allowances, social insurance and mandatory pension fund. As required by the relevant regulations in the PRC, the Group participates in the social insurance schemes operated by the relevant local government authorities. The Group also participates in the mandatory pension fund and social insurance schemes for our employees in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, USA and various countries in Europe.
PROSPECTS
With our sizeable global market share in acoustic product segment, we aim to increase existing market share by raising penetration level into new customers and moving up in the technology value-added of the components offered. Our strengths in research and development enable us to timely provide and ramp up new products platforms to serve existing and new customers. We will enhance our competitive edge in delivering vertically-integrated production models for complex customised components’ solutions and from increased efficient use of fully automatic and semi-automatic manufacturing processes.
We strive to achieve long term sustainable growth by advancing our integrated solution products in the acoustic, optics, haptics and wireless solution segments. We believe our advanced components technology solutions will open up new industry markets in addition to the existing mobile devices sector.
Leveraging on a diversified customer base and a wide range of technology solutions, we are well-positioned for solid sustainable growth. Our ultimate goal is to become one of the world’s leading micro components solution provider for manufacturers of different kind of consumer products.
DIVIDENDS
From time to time, the Company will consider the declaration of dividends based on its financial position, results of operations, debt repayment ability, capital expenditures, earnings and other factors as the Board may deem appropriate. The Board may recommend the amount of dividend to be declared and the declaration and payment of dividends will be determined by the shareholders in general meeting. The Board may also from time to time pay to shareholders such interim dividends to be justified by the profits of the Company.
During the six months ended 31st December, 2011, an interim dividend in respect of the six months ended 30th June, 2011 of HK20.0 cents (2010: HK14.2 cents) per share was paid to shareholders of the Company.
The Board resolved to recommend the payment of a final dividend of HK21.6 cents (2010: HK23.7 cents) per ordinary share in respect of the year ended 31st December, 2011. This proposed final dividend together with the interim dividend already paid amount to total dividends of HK41.6 cents (2010: HK37.9 cents) representing a total payout ratio of about 40% of the profit attributable to owners of the Company for the year.
Subject to the shareholders’ approval at the forthcoming annual general meeting to be held on 21st May, 2012, the said final dividend will be payable to shareholders of the Company, whose names appeared on the registers of members of the Company on 30th May, 2012 and payable on or about 6th June, 2012.
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CLOSURES OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS
i. For attending and voting at the annual general meeting
The registers of members of the Company will be closed from 17th May, 2012 to 21st May, 2012, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares will be registered. In order to be eligible for attending and voting at the forthcoming annual general meeting, all transfer of shares, accompanied by the relevant share certificates and transfer forms, must be lodged with the Company’s branch share registrar in Hong Kong, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, for registration not later than 4:30 p.m. on 16th May, 2012.
ii. For entitlement of proposed final dividend
The registers of members of the Company will be closed from 25th May, 2012 to 30th May, 2012, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares will be registered. In order to qualify for the proposed final dividend, all transfer of shares, accompanied by the relevant share certificates and transfer forms, must be lodged with the Company’s branch share registrar in Hong Kong, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, for registration not later than 4:30 p.m. on 24th May, 2012.
PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF SHARES
During the year ended 31st December, 2011, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold or redeemed any of the Company’s listed securities.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has complied with the code provisions of the “Code on Corporate Governance Practices” (the “ CG Code ”) as set out in Appendix 14 of the Listing Rules throughout the year ended 31st December, 2011. Existing corporate governance practices of the Company already comply with a number of key new code provisions which will take effect from 1st April, 2012. The Board regularly reviews and enhances the Company’s corporate governance framework and practices.
The Company has adopted codes of conduct regarding securities transactions by Directors and by relevant employees (as defined in the CG Code) on terms no less exacting than the required standards set out in the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers contained in Appendix 10 of the Listing Rules (the “ Model Code ”).
All Directors have confirmed that they have complied with the required standards as set out in the Model Code and the Company’s code of conduct regarding Directors’ securities transactions during the year ended 31st December, 2011.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
An Audit Committee has been properly constituted by the Board since April 2005 with clear terms of reference which are disclosed in our Company’s website.
The Audit Committee’s responsibilities include the oversight of the integrity of the Company’s financial statements and of the Company’s system of internal control and risk management. The Audit Committee needs to oversee management while ensuring that it does not step into the management’s role. The Audit Committee relies heavily on internal audit to provide an objective view on how well the Company is handling a number of key risks and controls. The external auditors also provide the Audit Committee with assurance regarding the Company’s financial reporting and any material weaknesses in internal control and risk management that they might come across as part of their review considered relevant to the audit. The Audit Committee oversees the relationship and coordination between the Company, internal audit and external auditors. The Audit Committee meets at least four times a year and when required, and meets the external auditors at least twice a year.
The Audit Committee comprises two independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Poon Chung Yin Joseph and Mr. Koh Boon Hwee and a non-executive Director, Ms. Ingrid Chunyuan Wu. Mr. Poon Chung Yin Joseph is the chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee and the auditor of the Company, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, have discussed with the management regarding the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31st December, 2011.
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Company established a Remuneration Committee with written terms of reference in April 2005 which are posted on the Company’s website. The Remuneration Committee currently comprises three independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Koh Boon Hwee, Dato’ Tan Bian Ee, and Ms. Chang Carmen I-Hua. Mr. Koh Boon Hwee is the chairman of the Remuneration Committee of the Company.
The responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee are to advise the Board in relation to the remuneration policy and structure of the executive Directors and senior management, and to review the fees and remuneration of the Chairman and other non-executive Directors prior to the annual general meeting. In addition, the Remuneration Committee considers management recommendation for key terms of new compensation and benefits plans and reviews management’s remuneration proposals with reference to the Board’s corporate goals and objectives.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Company established a Nomination Committee with written terms of reference in April 2005 which are posted on the Company’s website. The Nomination Committee currently comprises three independent non-executive Directors, namely Dato’ Tan Bian Ee, Mr. Poon Chung Yin Joseph and Ms. Chang Carmen I-Hua. Dato’ Tan Bian Ee is the chairman of the Nomination Committee.
The Nomination Committee is responsible for reviewing, advising and making recommendations to the Board on matters in relation to the structure, size and composition of the Board, the appointment and reappointment of Directors and the assessment on independence of independent non-executive Directors, and ensuring the proper and transparent established procedures are complied for the appointment and re-appointment of Directors.
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SCOPE OF WORK OF MESSRS. DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU
The figures in respect of the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of comprehensive income and the related notes thereto for the year ended 31st December, 2011 as set out in this announcement have been agreed by the Group’s auditor, Messrs. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, to the amounts set out in the Group’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year. The work performed by Messrs. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in this respect did not constitute an assurance engagement in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing, Hong Kong Standards on Review Engagements or Hong Kong Standards on Assurance Engagements issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and consequently no assurance has been expressed by Messrs. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in this announcement.
APPRECIATION
Finally, on behalf of the Board, I would like to express my gratitude to our management and staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.
By order of the Board AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. Koh Boon Hwee Chairman
Hong Kong, 30th March, 2012
As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises two executive Directors, namely Mr. Benjamin Zhengmin Pan and Mr. Mok Joe Kuen Richard; a non-executive Director, namely Ms. Ingrid Chunyuan Wu; and four independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Koh Boon Hwee, Mr. Poon Chung Yin Joseph, Dato’ Tan Bian Ee and Ms. Chang Carmen I-Hua.
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