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Baoye Group Company Limited Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2002

May 31, 2002

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult your stockbroker or other registered dealer in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.

If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Telecom Plus Holdings Limited, you should at once hand this circular with the enclosed form of proxy to the purchaser or other transferee or to the bank, stockbroker or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this circular, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular.

TELECOM PLUS HOLDINGS LIMITED (普納集團有限公司[] *

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

VERY SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL IN GLORY CHOICE INVESTMENTS LIMITED AND MAJOR TRANSACTION INVOLVING ISSUE OF NEW SHARES

Financial adviser to Telecom Plus Holdings Limited

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A notice convening a special general meeting of Telecom Plus Holdings Limited to be held at 10:30 a.m. on 19th June 2002 at Tai Tam Room, 7th Floor, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong is set out on pages 148 to 150 of this circular. A form of proxy for use at the special general meeting is enclosed. Whether or not you intend to attend the meeting, you are requested to complete the enclosed form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return it as soon as possible to the office of Tengis Limited, being the share registrar of Telecom Plus Holdings Limited in Hong Kong, at 4th Floor, Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the meeting or any adjourned meeting should you so wish.

31st May 2002

* For identification purpose only

CONTENTS

Page
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Letter from the Board
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Details of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Information on Dynamic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reasons for the Dynamic Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Financial effects of the Dynamic Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specific mandate to issue the Dynamic Consideration Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Details of the Glory Choice S&P Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Information on Glory Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reasons for the Glory Choice Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Financial effects of the Glory Choice Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specific mandate to issue the Glory Choice Consideration Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Business review and prospects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appendix I

Financial information relating to the Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Appendix II

Financial information on Dynamic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
Appendix III

Accountants’ report on Glory Choice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
110
Appendix IV

Financial effects of the Dynamic Acquisition and
the Glory Choice Acquisition on the Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Appendix V

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
138
Notice of SGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

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DEFINITIONS

“Able Technology”

Able Technology Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the BVI, is wholly owned by Mr. Zou Yishang, the chairman of the Company

  • “associate(s)”

has the meaning ascribed thereto under the Listing Rules

  • “Board”

  • board of Directors

  • “BVI”

  • The British Virgin Islands

  • “Changran”

  • Beijing Chang-Ran I.T. Co. Ltd. (北京暢然信息技術有 限公司), a company incorporated in the PRC with limited liability on 16th September 1998

  • “CMIC”

  • Continental Mariner Investment Company Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability and the ultimate beneficial owner of UDL, is an independent third party not connected with any of the directors, chief executive or substantial shareholders of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or their respective associates

  • “Company”

  • Telecom Plus Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability, whose shares are listed on the Stock Exchange

  • “Director(s)” director(s) of the Company

  • “Dynamic”

Dynamic Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability, whose shares are listed on the Stock Exchange

  • “Dynamic Acquisition”

The acquisition by TPIL from Li, Zhang and UDL, respectively, of the Dynamic Sale Shares pursuant to the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements

  • “Dynamic Acquisition Agreements”

The three conditional agreements dated 2nd April 2002 entered into by and among TPIL as purchaser, Li, Zhang and UDL, respectively, as vendors and the Company in relation to the sale and purchase of the Dynamic Sale Shares

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DEFINITIONS

  • “Dynamic Completion”

  • The completion of the sale and purchase of the Dynamic Sale Shares contemplated under the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements

  • “Dynamic Completion Date”

  • On or before 30th June 2002 or such other date as mutually agreed by the Company, TPIL, Li, Zhang and UDL in writing, respectively

  • “Dynamic Consideration” HK$40,624,200, being the total consideration contemplated under the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements which shall be satisfied by the allotment and issue of the Dynamic Consideration Shares

  • “Dynamic Consideration Shares” 90,276,000 new Shares of par value of HK$0.10 each, to be allotted and issued by the Company to Li, Zhang and UDL at HK$0.45 per Share pursuant to the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements in satisfaction of the Dynamic Consideration

  • “Dynamic Sale Shares”

  • 15,046,000 ordinary shares of HK$1.00 each in Dynamic, which constitute approximately 6.87% of the entire issued share capital of Dynamic, to be sold to TPIL by Li, Zhang and UDL, respectively, pursuant to the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements

  • “Dynamic Share(s)” Ordinary share(s) of HK$1.00 each in the share capital of Dynamic

  • “Enlarged Group”

  • The Company and its subsidiaries after the Dynamic Completion and the Glory Choice Completion

  • “Glory Choice”

  • Glory Choice Investments Limited, a company incorporated in the BVI with limited liability on 2nd January 2002, is beneficially owned by the Glory Choice Shareholders

  • “Glory Choice Acquisition”

  • The acquisition contemplated under the Glory Choice S&P Agreement

  • “Glory Choice Completion” Completion of the Glory Choice Acquisition

  • “Glory Choice Completion Date” Date of the Glory Choice Completion, being 31st July 2002 or such other date as TPTH and the Glory Choice Vendors may agree in writing

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DEFINITIONS

  • “Glory Choice Consideration”

  • “Glory Choice Consideration Shares”

  • “Glory Choice S&P Agreement”

  • “Glory Choice Sale Shares”

  • “Glory Choice Shareholders”

  • “Glory Choice Vendors”

  • “Group”

  • “Hong Kong”

  • “HK$”

  • HK$44 million, being the total consideration payable by TPTH to the Glory Choice Vendors for the Glory Choice Sale Shares

  • 80,000,000 new Shares to be allotted and issued by the Company to the Glory Choice Vendors at HK$0.45 per Share to satisfy part of the consideration under the Glory Choice S&P Agreement

  • A conditional agreement dated 22nd April 2002 entered into by and between the Glory Choice Vendors as vendors and TPTH as purchaser in respect of the sale and purchase of the Glory Choice Sale Shares

  • The entire issued share capital in Glory Choice to be sold by the Glory Choice Vendors to TPTH pursuant to the Glory Choice S&P Agreement

  • Shareholders of Glory Choice, being Gu Hao, Zhang Heping, Fu Bo, Li Jian, Jiang Hong, Lai Pui Bun and Isure Technology Limited, a corporation established in the BVI and wholly owned by Zhao Jichao who is independent of and not connected with any of the directors, chief executive or substantial shareholders of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or their respective associates. Their respective shareholdings in Glory Choice are 15%, 6.25%, 18.75%, 18.75%, 18.75%, 10% and 12.5%. All Glory Choice Shareholders are independent of and not connected with any of the directors, chief executive or substantial shareholders of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or their respective associates

All the Glory Choice Shareholders

The Company and its subsidiaries

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

The Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong

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DEFINITIONS

  • “ICEA” ICEA Capital Limited, a registered dealer under the Securities Ordinance (Chapter 333 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and the financial adviser to the Company

  • “Latest Practicable Date” 27th May 2002, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this circular for ascertaining certain information contained in this circular

  • “Li” Li Quan, a third party independent of and not connected with Zhang, UDL and any of the directors, chief executive or substantial shareholders of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or their respective associates

  • “Listing Rules” Rules Governing The Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange

  • “Poly Network” Guangzhou Poly Network Technology Limited(廣州保利 網絡科技有限公司), a company incorporated in the PRC with limited liability on 13th July 2000

  • “Polywise” Guangzhou Polywise Technology Limited(廣州保利威科 技有限公司), a wholly foreign owned enterprise incorporated in the PRC with limited liability on 4th September 2001

  • “PRC” The People’s Republic of China

  • “SGM”

  • The special general meeting of the Company to be convened and held to consider and approve the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements, the Dynamic Acquisition contemplated thereunder and the issue of the Dynamic Consideration Shares, in which Li, Zhang, UDL, CMIC and their respective associates shall abstain from voting, and to consider and approve the Glory Choice S&P Agreement, the Glory Choice Acquisition contemplated thereunder and the issue of the Glory Choice Consideration Shares

  • “Scheme”

  • The share option scheme adopted by the Shareholders in general meeting on 22nd January 2001

  • “SDI Ordinance” Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance (Chapter 396 of the Laws of Hong Kong)

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DEFINITIONS

“Shareholders” Shareholders of the Company
“Share(s)” Ordinary share(s) of HK$0.10 each in the share capital of
the Company
“Stock Exchange” The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
“TPIL” Telecom Plus Investment Limited, a company incorporated
in Hong Kong with limited liability on 4th September 2000
and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
“TPTH” Telecom Plus Technology Holdings Limited, a company
incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability on 25th
July 2001 and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
“UDL” Upperace Developments Limited, a company incorporated
in the BVI with limited liability and a wholly owned
subsidiary of CMIC, is independent of and not connected
with Li, Zhang and any of the directors, chief executive or
substantial shareholders of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries or their respective associates
“Zhang” Zhang Keqiang, a third party independent of and not
connected with Li, UDL and any of the directors, chief
executive or substantial shareholders of the Company or any
of its subsidiaries or their respective associates

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

TELECOM PLUS HOLDINGS LIMITED (普納集團有限公司[] *

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

Executive Directors: Mr. Zou Yishang (Chairman) Mr. Chen Jian Mr. Ma Hongyao

Registered Office:

Clarendon House 2 Church Street Hamilton HM 11 Bermuda

Non-executive Directors:

Mr. Ni Guangnan Mr. Weng Xianding

Independent Non-executive Directors: Mr. Zhao Renwei Mr. Leung Wai Man, Roger

Principal Place of Business:

Unit 01A, 24th Floor Bank of America Tower 12 Harcourt Road Central Hong Kong

31st May 2002

To the Shareholders

Dear Sir or Madam,

VERY SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL IN GLORY CHOICE INVESTMENTS LIMITED AND MAJOR TRANSACTION INVOLVING ISSUE OF NEW SHARES

INTRODUCTION

On 4th April 2002, the Directors announced that the Company and TPIL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements dated 2nd April 2002 for the sale and purchase of a total of 15,046,000 Dynamic Shares representing approximately 6.87% of the entire issued share capital of Dynamic with Li, Zhang and UDL, respectively, pursuant to which each of Li, Zhang and UDL has agreed to sell and TPIL has conditionally agreed to acquire a total of approximately 6.87% of the entire issued share capital of Dynamic at a total consideration of HK$40,624,200.

* for identification purpose only

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Group holds 4,258,000 Dynamic Shares, representing approximately 1.94% of the entire issued share capital of Dynamic. TPIL will be acquiring a total of 15,046,000 Dynamic Shares, representing approximately 6.87% of the entire issued share capital of Dynamic. Upon the Dynamic Completion, Dynamic will be owned as to approximately 8.81% by the Group.

Dynamic is a company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability, whose shares are listed on the Stock Exchange. The consideration of HK$40,624,200 was arrived at after arm’s length negotiations among the parties involved, which will be satisfied by the allotment and issue of the Dynamic Consideration Shares to each of Li, Zhang and UDL at an issue price of HK$0.45 per Dynamic Consideration Share. The Dynamic Consideration Shares represent approximately 7.86% of the existing issued share capital of the Company, approximately 7.29% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the Dynamic Consideration Shares and approximately 6.85% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the Dynamic Consideration Shares and the Glory Choice Consideration Shares.

The Directors consider that the terms of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements are fair and reasonable and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. The Dynamic Acquisition constitutes a major transaction for the Company under the Listing Rules and is subject to independent Shareholders’ approval in the SGM, in which Li, Zhang, UDL, CMIC and their respective associates shall abstain from voting.

On 25th April 2002, the Directors announced that TPTH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into the conditional Glory Choice S&P Agreement dated 22nd April 2002 with the Glory Choice Vendors. Pursuant to the Glory Choice S&P Agreement, the Glory Choice Vendors have agreed to sell and TPTH has conditionally agreed to acquire the Glory Choice Sale Shares at a consideration of HK$44 million.

The consideration for the Glory Choice Acquisition was arrived at after arm’s length negotiations between the parties with reference to the unaudited combined net profit of Glory Choice for the year ended 31st March 2002 of approximately HK$2.5 million and a profit guarantee provided by the Glory Choice Vendors on a joint and several basis to TPTH that the net profit of Glory Choice for the period from the Glory Choice Completion Date to 31st March 2003 will not be less than HK$3.7 million. The consideration for the Glory Choice Acquisition will be satisfied by (i) HK$8 million in cash and (ii) the allotment and issue of 80,000,000 Glory Choice Consideration Shares at an issue price of HK$0.45 per Glory Choice Consideration Share by the Company under the Glory Choice S&P Agreement. The Glory Choice Consideration Shares represent approximately 6.97% of the existing issued share capital of the Company, approximately 6.51% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the Glory Choice Consideration Shares and approximately 6.07% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the Glory Choice Consideration Shares and the Dynamic Consideration Shares.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

The Directors (including the independent non-executive Directors) consider that the terms of the Glory Choice Acquisition are fair and reasonable and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. The Glory Choice Acquisition constitutes a very substantial acquisition for the Company under the Listing Rules and requires, among other matters, approval of the Shareholders at the SGM.

The purpose of this circular is to provide the Shareholders with further information relating to the Dynamic Acquisition, the Glory Choice Acquisition and to seek their approval at the SGM of the Dynamic Acquisition, the Glory Choice Acquisition and specific mandates to issue the Dynamic Consideration Shares and the Glory Choice Consideration Shares.

DETAILS OF THE DYNAMIC ACQUISITION AGREEMENTS

Date : 2nd April 2002

Parties

Purchaser : TPIL Vendors : Li, Zhang and UDL, respectively, and The Company

TPIL is a company incorporated in Hong Kong and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Li holds 60,042,000 Shares, representing approximately 5.23% of the entire issued share capital of the Company whereas Zhang holds 35,000,000 Shares, representing approximately 3.05% of the entire issued share capital of the Company.

The ultimate beneficial owner of UDL is CMIC. Another wholly owned subsidiary of CMIC holds 60,000,000 Shares as at the Latest Practicable Date, representing approximately 5.22% of the entire issued share capital of the Company.

Each of Li, Zhang and UDL (or its ultimate beneficial owner, CMIC) is a third party independent of and not connected with each other and any of the directors, chief executive or substantial shareholders of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or their respective associates.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Assets to be acquired

Each of Li, Zhang and UDL has agreed to sell and TPIL has conditionally agreed to purchase the Dynamic Sale Shares, as to 1,840,000 of which, representing approximately 0.84% of the issued share capital of Dynamic, from Li, 3,500,000 of which, representing approximately 1.60% of the issued share capital of Dynamic, from Zhang and 9,706,000 of which, representing approximately 4.43% of the issued share capital of Dynamic from UDL, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements.

Consideration

The consideration for the Dynamic Acquisition is HK$40,624,200 which shall be satisfied by the allotment and issue of the Dynamic Consideration Shares pursuant to the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements. The Directors consider that the terms of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements are fair and reasonable and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

The consideration for the acquisition of 6.87% of the entire issued share capital of Dynamic was arrived at after arm’s length negotiations among the parties involved.

Sale Shares

The selling price of the Dynamic Sale Shares is HK$2.70 per Dynamic Sale Share, which represents

  • (i) a premium of approximately 13.68% to the closing price of HK$2.375 per Dynamic Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on 28th March 2002, being the last trading day prior to the date of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements;

  • (ii) a premium of approximately 20.00% to the average closing price of approximately HK$2.25 per Dynamic Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last 10 trading days up to and including the trading day prior to the date of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements;

  • (iii) a premium of approximately 3.85% to the closing price of HK$2.60 per Dynamic Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date; and

  • (iv) a discount of approximately 25.62% as compared with the net asset value as at 30th June 2001 per Dynamic Share.

The selling price of the Dynamic Sale Shares is determined by reference to the current share price of Dynamic, its high growth potential in the property market in the PRC and its net asset value.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

The market value of the Dynamic Sale Shares in aggregate as at 28th March 2002, being the last trading day prior to the date of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements, amounts to HK$35,734,250, the average market value of the Dynamic Sale Shares in aggregate for the last 10 trading days up to and including the trading day prior to the date of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements amounts to approximately HK$33,853,500 and the market value of the Dynamic Sale Shares in aggregate as at the Latest Practicable Date amounts to HK$39,119,600.

Dynamic Consideration Shares

On the Dynamic Completion Date and upon satisfaction of all the conditions as stated in the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements, the Company shall allot and issue the Dynamic Consideration Shares, as to 11,040,000 of which to Li, 21,000,000 of which to Zhang, and 58,236,000 of which to UDL.

The Dynamic Consideration Shares represent approximately 7.86% of the existing issued share capital of the Company, approximately 7.29% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the Dynamic Consideration Shares and approximately 6.85% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the Dynamic Consideration Shares and the Glory Choice Consideration Shares. The Dynamic Consideration Shares upon allotment and issue will rank pari passu in all respects with the issued shares of the Company. The Directors will allot and issue the Dynamic Consideration Shares pursuant to a specific mandate to be sought in the SGM to be convened.

The issue price of the Dynamic Consideration Shares at HK$0.45 per Dynamic Consideration Share represents:

  • (i) a premium of approximately 13.92% to the closing price of HK$0.395 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on 28th March 2002, being the last trading day prior to the date of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements;

  • (ii) a premium of approximately 10.70% to the average closing price of approximately HK$0.4065 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last 10 trading days up to and including the trading day prior to the date of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements; and

  • (iii) a premium of approximately 13.92% to the closing price of HK$0.395 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date.

The issue price of the Dynamic Consideration Shares is determined by reference to the positive impact of the Dynamic Acquisition contemplated under the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements on the earning base and asset base of the Group and the current share price of the Company.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Upon the Dynamic Completion and the issue of the Dynamic Consideration Shares, the shareholding structures of Li, Zhang and UDL in the Company are set out below for reference:

Before the Dynamic Before the Dynamic Upon the Dynamic Completion Upon the Dynamic Completion Upon the Dynamic Upon the Dynamic
Completion and the Glory but prior to the Glory Completion and the Glory
Choice Completion Choice Completion Choice Completion
No. of Shares held No. of Shares held No. of Shares held
Able Technology 234,282,790 20.40% 234,282,790 18.91% 234,282,790 17.77%
Chen Jian* 60,000,000 5.22% 60,000,000 4.84% 60,000,000 4.55%
Li 60,042,000 5.23% 71,082,000 5.74% 71,082,000 5.39%
Zhang 35,000,000 3.05% 56,000,000 4.52% 56,000,000 4.25%
UDL and its associates 60,000,000 5.22% 118,236,000 9.55% 118,236,000 8.96%
Glory Choice Vendors 0.00% 0.00% 80,000,000 6.07%
Other public
Shareholders 699,058,089 60.88% 699,058,089 56.44% 699,058,089 53.01%
1,148,382,879 100.00% 1,238,658,879 100.00% 1,318,658,879 100.00%

Note:* Chen Jian is an executive Director.

Conditions

The Dynamic Acquisition Agreements are conditional upon (a) the independent Shareholders approving the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements and the Dynamic Acquisition contemplated thereunder in the SGM, in which Li, Zhang, UDL, CMIC and their respective associates shall abstain from voting, (b) the grant of a specific mandate for the allotment and issue of the Dynamic Consideration Shares, and (c) the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange granting the listing of and permission to deal in the Dynamic Consideration Shares.

Completion

Subject to the fulfillment of the conditions stated in the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements, completion of the Dynamic Acquisition is expected to take place on 30th June 2002 or such other date as mutually agreed by TPIL, the Company, Li, Zhang and UDL in writing, respectively. As stated in the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements, the completion of the Dynamic Acquisition is expected to take place on 31st May 2002 or such other date as mutually agreed by TPIL, the Company, Li, Zhang and UDL in writing, respectively. Pursuant to the two supplemental letters signed by TPIL, the Company, Li and Zhang on 21st May 2002 and the one supplemental letter signed by TPIL, the Company and UDL on 29th May 2002, respectively, TPIL, the Company, Li, Zhang and UDL mutually agreed to postpone the expected completion date of the Dynamic Acquisition to 30th June 2002 or such other date as mutually agreed in writing.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

INFORMATION ON DYNAMIC

Dynamic is a company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability, whose principal place of business in Hong Kong is situated at Room 1702, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Dynamic has been engaged in property investment and development businesses in the PRC, whose shares are listed on the Stock Exchange.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Group holds 4,258,000 Dynamic Shares, representing approximately 1.94% of the entire issued share capital of Dynamic. TPIL will be acquiring a total of 15,046,000 Dynamic Shares, representing approximately 6.87% of the entire issued share capital of Dynamic. Upon the Dynamic Completion, Dynamic will be owned as to approximately 8.81% by the Group.

REASONS FOR THE DYNAMIC ACQUISITION

The principal business of the Group is providing network and system integration, business/operation support system, telecom value-added services/solutions and other application on software systems. The Directors have always been exploring investment opportunities which would increase the earning base of the Group. To this end and taking into account the potential prospects of the business operation of Dynamic and the considerably discounted share price as compared to Dynamic’s current net asset value, the Directors consider that the Dynamic Acquisition represents a valuable investment opportunity to broaden the Group’s asset base in the short term and enhance the Group’s income base in the long run. This provides a solid foundation for any future acquisitions by the Group.

The Directors intend to hold the Dynamic Sale Shares for long term investment and at present the Directors do not intend to acquire further interest or to gain control in Dynamic or to change the board members of the Company upon Dynamic Completion.

FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THE DYNAMIC ACQUISITION

(i) Net tangible assets value

Set out in Appendix IV to this circular is a pro forma statement of unaudited consolidated net tangible assets of the Group immediately following the Dynamic Completion, which is based on the interim report of the Group as at 30th September 2001, adjusted to reflect the effect of the Dynamic Acquisition and certain adjustments since 30th September 2001. The unaudited pro forma adjusted net tangible assets of the Group will be about HK$38 million. This represents an increase in net tangible assets of approximately HK$41 million as compared to the unaudited consolidated net tangible liabilities of the Company before the Dynamic Completion of approximately HK$3 million. The total number of Shares in issue upon Dynamic Completion will increase from 1,148,382,879 to 1,238,658,879 as a result of the issue

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

of the Dynamic Consideration Shares as contemplated under the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements. The unaudited pro forma adjusted consolidated net tangible asset value per Share after the Dynamic Acquisition will be approximately HK$0.030. This represents an increase in net tangible assets per Share of approximately HK$0.033 as compared to the unaudited consolidated net tangible liabilities per Share before the completion of the Dynamic Acquisition of approximately HK$0.003.

(ii) Gearing

Based on the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Group as at 30th September 2001, the gearing ratio (the ratio of total liabilities to total assets) of the Group was approximately 0.995. Immediately after the Dynamic Completion, the gearing ratio calculated on the same basis will be lowered to approximately 0.728.

Taken into account the improvement in the financial position of the Group in terms of the enhancement in the consolidated net tangible assets value of the Group and the lowering of gearing ratio of the Group, the Directors consider that the Dynamic Acquisition is in the interests of the Group and the Shareholders as a whole.

SPECIFIC MANDATE TO ISSUE THE DYNAMIC CONSIDERATION SHARES

The Dynamic Consideration Shares will be allotted and issued on the Dynamic Completion pursuant to a specific mandate to be granted to the Directors at the SGM.

DETAILS OF THE GLORY CHOICE S&P AGREEMENT

Date : 22nd April 2002 Parties Vendors : Glory Choice Shareholders Purchaser : TPTH

TPTH is a company incorporated in Hong Kong and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

The Glory Choice Vendors, being the existing beneficial owners of Glory Choice, own the entire issued share capital in Glory Choice. The Glory Choice Vendors and their respective associates together with their ultimate beneficial owners are independent of and not connected with any of the directors, chief executive or substantial shareholders of the Company of or any of its subsidiaries or their respective associates.

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Assets to be acquired

The Glory Choice Vendors have agreed to sell, and TPTH has conditionally agreed to purchase from the Glory Choice Vendors, the Glory Choice Sale Shares pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Glory Choice S&P Agreement.

Consideration

The consideration for the sale and purchase of the Glory Choice Sale Shares is HK$44 million. Such consideration shall be satisfied by (i) HK$8 million in cash which will be funded from the Group’s internal resources and (ii) the issue and allotment of 80,000,000 new Shares at an issue price of HK$0.45 per Glory Choice Consideration Share by the Company under the Glory Choice S&P Agreement upon the Glory Choice Completion.

The consideration for the sale and purchase of the Glory Choice Sale Shares represents a premium of approximately 209% to the audited combined net asset value of Glory Choice of approximately HK$14.22 million as at 31st March 2002. In addition, the consideration of the sale and purchase of the Glory Choice Sale Shares represents a price earnings multiple of approximately 15.27 times the audited net profit after taxation and extraordinary items of Glory Choice for the year ended 31st March 2002. With reference to the future prospects of Glory Choice, the Directors consider that such premium is reasonable.

The Directors consider that the consideration for the sale and purchase of the Glory Choice Sale Shares is fair and reasonable. The consideration was arrived at after arm’s length negotiations, having taken into account the following factors:

  • the unaudited combined net profit of Glory Choice for the year ended 31st March 2002 of approximately HK$2.5 million; and

  • a profit guarantee provided by the Glory Choice Vendors on a joint and several basis to TPTH that the audited net profit of Glory Choice for the period from the Glory Choice Completion Date to 31st March 2003 will not be less than HK$3.7 million (based on the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong).

In connection with the above profit guarantee, the Directors confirm that the Company will disclose the following information in the Group’s annual report for the year ending 31st March 2003:

  • (i) the audited net profit of Glory Choice during the period from the Glory Choice Completion Date to 31st March 2003; and

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  • (ii) whether such audited net profit of Glory Choice is more than the profit guarantee of HK$3.7 million.

In accordance with the Listing Rules, the audited accounting information of the Group (i.e., comprising that of Glory Choice) will be available within 4 months from 31st March 2003. Accordingly, if the audited net profit fails to meet the guaranteed profit by then (i.e. the day on which such audited accounting information is finalized and made available to the Glory Choice Vendors and TPTH), the Glory Choice Vendors will compensate any shortfall in respect thereof in cash to TPTH on a joint and several basis.

Consideration Shares

On the Glory Choice Completion Date and upon satisfaction of all the conditions as stated in the Glory Choice S&P Agreement, the Company shall allot and issue the Glory Choice Consideration Shares to the Glory Choice Vendors as partial satisfaction of the consideration of the Glory Choice Sale Shares.

The Glory Choice Consideration Shares represent approximately 6.97% of the existing issued share capital of the Company, approximately 6.51% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the Glory Choice Consideration Shares and approximately 6.07% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the Glory Choice Consideration Shares and the Dynamic Consideration Shares.

The issue price of the Glory Choice Consideration Shares at HK$0.45 per Glory Choice Consideration Share represents:

  • (i) a premium of approximately 18.42% to the closing price of HK$0.38 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on 22nd April 2002 being the date of the Glory Choice S&P Agreement;

  • (ii) a premium of approximately 15.68% to the average closing price of approximately HK$0.389 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last 10 trading days up to and including the date of the Glory Choice S&P Agreement; and

  • (iii) a premium of approximately 13.92% to the closing price of HK$0.395 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date.

The issue price of the Glory Choice Consideration Shares is determined by reference to the positive impact of the Glory Choice Acquisition contemplated under the Glory Choice S&P Agreement on the earning base and asset base of the Group and the current share price of the Company.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

The Glory Choice Consideration Shares upon allotment and issue will rank pari passu in all respects with the issued Shares. The Directors will allot and issue the Glory Choice Consideration Shares pursuant to a specific mandate to be sought in the SGM to be convened.

Upon the Glory Choice Completion, the shareholding structure of the Company is set out below for reference:

Upon the Glory Choice

Upon the Glory Choice Upon the Glory Choice
Before the Glory Choice Completion but Upon the Glory Choice
Completion and taking no account of Completion and the
the Dynamic Completion the Dynamic Completion Dynamic Completion
No. of Shares held No. of Shares held No. of Shares held
Able Technology 234,282,790 20.40% 234,282,790 19.07% 234,282,790 17.77%
Chen Jian 60,000,000 5.22% 60,000,000 4.9% 60,000,000 4.55%
Glory Choice Vendors
Gu Hao 0.00% 12,000,000 0.98% 12,000,000 0.91%
Zhang Heping 0.00% 5,000,000 0.41% 5,000,000 0.38%
Fu Bo 0.00% 15,000,000 1.22% 15,000,000 1.14%
Li Jian 0.00% 15,000,000 1.22% 15,000,000 1.14%
Jiang Hong 0.00% 15,000,000 1.22% 15,000,000 1.14%
Lai Pui Bun 0.00% 8,000,000 0.65% 8,000,000 0.60%
Isure Technology
Limited 0.00% 10,000,000 0.81% 10,000,000 0.76%
80,000,000 6.51% 80,000,000 6.07%
Li 60,042,000 5.23% 60,042,000 4.89% 71,082,000 5.39%
Zhang 35,000,000 3.05% 35,000,000 2.85% 56,000,000 4.25%
UDL and its associates 60,000,000 5.22% 60,000,000 4.88% 118,236,000 8.96%
Other public
Shareholders 699,058,089 60.88% 699,058,089 56.91% 699,058,089 53.01%
1,148,382,879 100.00% 1,228,382,879 100.00% 1,318,658,879 100.00%

Conditions

Completion of the Glory Choice Acquisition is conditional upon the following:

  1. the Company will not be treated by the Stock Exchange as a new applicant for listing of its Shares on the Stock Exchange in any respect due to the Glory Choice Acquisition;

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  1. the passing of an ordinary resolution by the Shareholders at the SGM to be convened to approve the Glory Choice Acquisition contemplated under the Glory Choice S&P Agreement and the issue of the Glory Choice Consideration Shares;

  2. the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange granting the listing of and permission to deal in the Glory Choice Consideration Shares;

  3. the Glory Choice Vendors shall provide documentary evidence to the satisfaction of TPTH in relation to Glory Choice’s beneficial ownership in Changran and Polywise;

  4. the Glory Choice Vendors shall ensure that the board of Glory Choice has passed the resolutions to:

  5. (i) approve the transfer of the Glory Choice Sale Shares to TPTH and/or its nominee(s); and

  6. (ii) appoint those nominees proposed by TPTH to the board of Glory Choice, representing the majority votes,

and that certified copy of the board minutes recording the aforesaid resolutions be produced to TPTH on or before the Glory Choice Completion; and

  1. completion of the sale and purchase of the Glory Choice Sale Shares by each of the Glory Choice Vendors and TPTH pursuant to the Glory Choice S&P Agreement shall take place simultaneously on the Glory Choice Completion Date.

Completion

Subject to the fulfillment of the conditions stated in the Glory Choice S&P Agreement, the Glory Choice Completion is expected to take place on 31st July 2002 or such other date as TPTH and the Glory Choice Vendors may agree in writing.

INFORMATION ON GLORY CHOICE

Glory Choice is an investment holding company incorporated in the BVI with limited liability on 2nd January 2002. Glory Choice has not conducted any business since its incorporation except its investment in the entire equity interest in Polywise and Changran.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Li Jian, Fu Bo and Gu Hao are directors of Glory Choice. Upon the Glory Choice Completion, Li Jian, Fu Bo and Gu Hao will remain as directors of Glory Choice and the Company is entitled to appoint more than half of the seats of the board of Glory Choice. The Company intends to nominate four representatives to the board of Glory Choice, however, the identities of such nominees have not been determined yet. It is expected that the board of Glory Choice will comprise seven members.

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As at the Latest Practicable Date, Glory Choice is not involved in any material litigation or dispute pending or threatened against Glory Choice.

The table below sets out the audited combined financial information (based on the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong) of Glory Choice. The audited combined financial information shown below includes the results of operations of companies comprising Glory Choice (for the two financial years immediately preceding the Glory Choice Acquisition) as if the group structure of Glory Choice shown below had been in existence and remained unchanged throughout the entire relevant period.

For the year ended For the year ended
31st March 31st March
2001 2002
(HK$’000) (HK$’000)
Turnover 10,470
Net (loss)/profit before taxation, minority interests,
and extraordinary items (1,167) 5,220
Net (loss)/profit after taxation, minority interests
and extraordinary items (675) 2,882
Net tangible asset value 3,064 14,218

The group structure of Glory Choice upon Glory Choice Completion is set out as below:

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TPTH
100%
Glory Choice
100% 100%
Polywise Changran
50%
Poly Network
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Polywise

Polywise is a wholly foreign owned enterprise incorporated in the PRC with limited liability on 4th September 2001. According to the business license of Polywise, Polywise can be engaged in (i) research and development of broadband network technology and telecommunication system, (ii) manufacture of telecommunication products such as telephone sets. Polywise has not conducted any business since its incorporation.

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The sole investment of Polywise is the 50% equity interest in Poly Network. The remaining 50% equity interest of Poly Network are owned by third parties who are independent of and not connected with any of the directors, chief executive or substantial shareholders of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or their respective associates.

The audited financial information of Polywise (based on the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong) is set out as below:

For the year ended For the year ended
31st March 31st March
2001 2002
(HK$’000) (HK$’000)
Turnover N/A
Net loss after taxation and extraordinary items N/A 61
Net tangible asset value N/A 7,737

Poly Network

Poly Network is a company incorporated in the PRC with limited liability on 13th July 2000 and commenced its business in May 2001. It is principally engaged in the design, technical consultation and maintenance on (i) network integration and (ii) system integration business. Its principal place of business is in the southern part of the PRC with major clientele in the telecommunications and property development markets.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Polywise has nominated four representatives to the board of Poly Network and the board of Poly Network comprises seven members. As such, Polywise could control the board of Poly Network and in this regard, Poly Network is regarded as a subsidiary of Polywise. Polywise has no intention to change the board composition of Poly Network upon the Glory Choice Completion.

The audited financial information of Poly Network (based on the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong) is set out as below:

For the year ended For the year ended
31st March 31st March
2001 2002
(HK$’000) (HK$’000)
Turnover 9,386
Net (loss)/profit after taxation and extraordinary items (983) 4,676
Net tangible asset value 4,671 9,346

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Changran

Changran is a company incorporated in the PRC with limited liability on 16th September 1998, which commenced business in November 1998. It is principally engaged in the provision of application software system, for example data analysis system. Its principal place of business is in the PRC with major clientele in the insurance and tobacco industries.

The audited financial information of Changran (based on the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong) is set out as below:

For the year ended For the year ended
31st March 31st March
2001 2002
(HK$’000) (HK$’000)
Turnover 1,084
Net (loss)/profit after taxation and extraordinary items (184) 605
Net tangible asset value 728 1,804

REASONS FOR THE GLORY CHOICE ACQUISITION

The principal business of the Group is providing network and system integration, business/operation support system, telecom value-added services/solutions and other application on software systems. The Directors have always been exploring investment opportunities which would increase the earning base of the Group. To this end and taking into account the potential prospects of the business operations of Poly Network and Changran and the synergy effect that can bring to the Group, the Directors consider that the Glory Choice Acquisition represents a valuable investment opportunity to the Group.

FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THE GLORY CHOICE ACQUISITION

(i) Net tangible assets value

Set out in Appendix IV to this circular is a pro forma statement of unaudited consolidated net tangible assets of the Group immediately following the Glory Choice Completion, which is based on the interim report of the Group as at 30th September 2001, adjusted to reflect the effect of the Glory Choice Acquisition and certain adjustments since 30th September 2001. The unaudited pro forma adjusted net tangible assets of the Group will be about HK$5 million. This represents an increase in net tangible assets of approximately HK$8 million as compared to the unaudited consolidated net tangible liabilities of the Company before the Glory Choice

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Completion of approximately HK$3 million. The total number of Shares in issue upon Glory Choice Completion will increase from 1,148,382,879 to 1,228,382,879 as a result of the issue of the Glory Choice Consideration Shares as contemplated under the Glory Choice S&P Agreement. The unaudited pro forma adjusted consolidated net tangible asset value per Share after the Glory Choice Acquisition will be approximately HK$0.004. This represents an increase in net tangible assets per Share of approximately HK$0.007 as compared to the unaudited consolidated net tangible liabilities per Share before the completion of the Glory Choice Acquisition of approximately HK$0.003.

(ii) Gearing

Based on the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Group as at 30th September 2001, the gearing ratio (the ratio of total liabilities to total assets) of the Group was approximately 0.995. Immediately after the Glory Choice Completion, the gearing ratio calculated on the same basis will be lowered to approximately 0.660.

Taken into account the improvement in the financial position of the Group in terms of the enhancement in the consolidated net tangible assets value of the Group and the lowering of gearing ratio of the Group, the Directors consider the Glory Choice Acquisition is in the interests of the Group and the Shareholders as a whole.

SPECIFIC MANDATE TO ISSUE THE GLORY CHOICE CONSIDERATION SHARES

The Glory Choice Consideration Shares will be allotted and issued on the Glory Choice Completion Date pursuant to a specific mandate to be granted to the Directors at the SGM.

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BUSINESS REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

As at 30th September 2001, the unaudited net asset value of the Group was approximately HK$950,000. The table below sets out the turnover, gain/loss on exceptional items, profit/(loss) before taxation and profit/(loss) attributable to Shareholders for each of the three years ended 31st March 2001 as extracted from the Group’s annual reports and for the six months period ended 30th September 2001 as extracted from the Group’s interim report:

For the six
months ended
30th September
2001
(Unaudited)
HK$’000
Turnover
137,854
Operating profit/(loss) before taxation
and exceptional items
15,313
Gain/(loss) on exceptional items

Profit/(loss) before taxation
15,313
Profit/(loss) attributable to Shareholders
10,219
For the
For the
For the
year ended
year ended
year ended
31st March
31st March
31st March
2001
2000
1999
(Audited)
(Audited)
(Audited)
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
31,100
159,276
565,030
(26,431)
(73,937)
(198,384)
263,858
(76,336)
(496,563)
237,427
(150,273)
(694,947)
237,427
(150,273)
(683,530)

For the year ended 31st March 2000, the Group’s turnover declined from approximately HK$565 million to approximately HK$159 million, representing a decrease of approximately 72%. Such significant decrease in the turnover of the Group was mainly due to the financial difficulties experienced by the Group after the financial crisis in 1997 and the keen competition faced by the Group in its operations. In the year ended 31st March 2000, the Group experienced in operating loss of approximately HK$74 million due to fierce competition which had led to a reduction in gross profit. Net loss dropped to approximately HK$150 million, down by approximately 78% as compared to the previous year, as a result of reduction in operating cost and the absence of certain exceptional losses. The exceptional items of approximately HK$76 million for the year ended 31st March 2000 included provision for doubtful debts of approximately HK$12 million, provision for obsolete and slow-moving stocks of approximately HK$16.3 million, write-down of fixed assets of approximately HK$1.9 million and written-off of unsubstantiated payments and receipts of approximately HK$46 million.

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After the financial crisis in 1997, the Group experienced financial difficulties in conducting its business. For the year ended 31st March 2001, the Group focused on conducting the debt-restructuring exercise, therefore the Group’s turnover declined from approximately HK$159 million to approximately HK$31 million, representing a decrease of approximately 80.5% and the operating loss amounted to approximately HK$26 million. The decrease in the operating loss was mainly due to the reduction in the fixed overhead cost (such as salaries, wages and depreciation). The exceptional gain of approximately HK$264 million was attributed to significant progress on the debt restructuring which rendered the elimination of debts.

In view of the promising prospects of communication business in the PRC market, the Group acquired the entire issued share capital of Holy (Hong Kong) Universal Limited in January 2001 and 51% equity interest of Beijing HollyBridge System Integration Company Limited in June 2001.

For the six months ended 30th September 2001, the Group recorded a turnover of approximately HK$138 million, representing a substantial increase when comparing to the last corresponding period of approximately HK$0.5 million. The unaudited operating profit was approximately HK$10 million as compared to the unaudited operating loss of approximately HK$36 million (excluding the exceptional gain) for the same period in the previous financial year.

In view of the high growth of investment in telecommunications equipment and information technology, China joining the World Trade Organization and hosting the Olympic Games in Beijing, the Directors believe that the operating environment of the Group is favourable. In light of the strong marketing and distribution channel and broad customers base covering southern and northern China, the Company’s market share in the telecommunications and information technology markets is expected to be enhanced considerably.

GENERAL

The Directors have confirmed that there will not be any change in the composition of the Board following the completion of the Dynamic Acquisition and the Glory Choice Acquisition.

The Directors consider that the terms of the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements are fair and reasonable and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

The Dynamic Acquisition constitutes a major transaction for the Company under the Listing Rules and is subject to independent Shareholders’ approval in the SGM, in which Li, Zhang, UDL, CMIC and their respective associates shall abstain from voting.

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The Directors (including the independent non-executive Directors) consider that the terms of the Glory Choice Acquisition are fair and reasonable and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. The Glory Choice Acquisition constitutes a very substantial acquisition for the Company under the Listing Rules and requires, among other matters, approval of the Shareholders at the SGM.

Application will be made to the Stock Exchange for the listing of and permission to deal in the Dynamic Consideration Shares to be allotted and issued pursuant to the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements and the Glory Choice Consideration Shares to be allotted and issued pursuant to the Glory Choice S&P Agreement. In the event that the Stock Exchange’s approval is not obtained or any of the conditions stated in the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements and the Glory Choice S&P Agreement is not fulfilled or waived (as the case may be), the Dynamic Acquisition and the Glory Choice Acquisition may not proceed.

SGM

A notice convening the SGM to be held at 10:30 a.m. on 19th June 2002 at Tai Tam Room, 7th Floor, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong is set out on pages 148 to 150 of this circular. A proxy form for use at the SGM is also enclosed herein. Whether or not you intend to attend the SGM, please complete and return the enclosed form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the SGM. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting at the SGM or at any adjourned meeting should you so wish.

RECOMMENDATION

The Directors consider that the terms of the Dynamic Acquisition, the terms of the Glory Choice Acquisition and the grant of the specific mandates are in the best interest of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. The Directors therefore recommend you to vote in favour of the resolutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Your attention is also drawn to the information set out in the appendices and the notice of the SGM set out in this circular.

By Order of the Board Telecom Plus Holdings Limited Zou Yishang

Chairman

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

I. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Results

The following is a summary of the audited consolidated results of the Group for the three years ended 31st March 2001, extracted from the Group’s annual report for the three years ended 31st March 2001.

Year ended 31st March Year ended 31st March Year ended 31st March Year ended 31st March
2001 2000 1999
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
TURNOVER 31,100 159,276 565,030
OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) 237,427 (150,273) (704,195)
Share of profits less losses
of associated companies 9,248
PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION 237,427 (150,273) (694,947)
Taxation 11,414
PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE
MINORITY INTERESTS 237,427 (150,273) (683,533)
Minority interests 3
NET PROFIT/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE
TO SHAREHOLDERS 237,427 (150,273) (683,530)
EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE 40 cents (34 cents) (159.36 cents)

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

Net liabilities

A summary of the net liabilities of the Group for the last three financial years is set out below:

As at 31st March
2001 2000 1999
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Net liabilities 53,730 500,915 358,383

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and have complied with accounting standards issued by The Hong Kong Society of Accountants. They have also adopted the prevailing Statements of Standard Accounting Practice at the time of preparing the financial statements for the last three financial years.

The financial statements in respect of the Group and the Company for the year ended 31st March 1999 and 31st March 2000 were disclaimed by the auditors and a qualified report had been given for the year ended 31st March 2001.

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

II. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY

(1) Report of the auditors of the Company

The report of the auditors of the Company, Arthur Andersen & Co., on the results of the Company as contained in the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2001 is reproduced as follows:

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Arthur Andersen & Co 21st Floor Edinburgh Tower The Landmark 15 Queen’s Road Central Hong Kong

To the Shareholders of Telecom Plus Holdings Limited (Formerly Known as Chun Tai Holdings Limited)

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

We have audited the financial statements on pages 30 to 57 which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS

The Company’s directors are responsible for the preparation of financial statements which give a true and fair view. In preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view it is fundamental that appropriate accounting policies are selected and applied consistently.

It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion, based on our audit, on those statements and to report our opinion to you.

BASIS OF OPINION

We conducted our audit in accordance with Statements of Auditing Standards issued by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants, except that the scope of our work was limited as explained below.

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made by the directors in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the circumstances of the Company and of the Group, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.

We planned our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. However, the evidence available to us was limited as set out below.

The financial statements of the Group and the Company for the year ended 31st March 2000 were audited by other auditors who have disclaimed an opinion for reasons which included the significance of the possible effects of several limitations on the scope of their audit which were detailed in their report dated 11th December 2000. Because of the inadequacy of the Group’s and the Company’s prior years’ accounting records, we were unable to obtain sufficient evidence to verify the opening balances of the assets and liabilities of the Group as at 1st April 2000. There were no other satisfactory audit procedures that we could adopt to confirm that the opening balances of assets and liabilities of the Group were properly recorded. The books and records in respect of all the disposed subsidiaries of the Company, namely Chun Tai Toys (China) Limited, Chun Tai Industries Limited, Zhong Shan Chun Yuan Electronic Co., Limited and Chun Hui Electronic (Zhong Shan) Co., Limited (collectively referred to as the “Disposed Subsidiaries”) and Zhongshan Modern Colour Printing and Packaging Products Factory Company Limited (“Zhongshan Modern”) have not been made available to us either because the production facilities of the Group were under seizure by Mainland China court orders as security for unsettled claims found against the Disposed Subsidiaries, or because they have not been properly prepared. Because of this limitation we are not able to satisfy ourselves as to the appropriateness of (i) the gain on disposal of subsidiaries of approximately HK$149,060,000 for the year ended 31st March 2001; and (ii) the loss on the write-off of net assets of Zhongshan Modern of approximately HK$386,000 for the year ended 31st March 2001.

In forming our opinion, we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information on the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

QUALIFIED OPINION ARISING FROM LIMITATION OF AUDIT SCOPE

Except for any adjustments that might have been found to be necessary had we been able to obtain sufficient evidence concerning the matters set out above, in our opinion the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Company as at 31st March 2001 and of the profit and cash flows of the Group for the year then ended and have been properly prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

In respect alone of the limitation on our work relating to the opening balances of the assets and liabilities of the Group and the Company, the gain on Disposed Subsidiaries and the net assets of Zhongshan Modern:

  • We have not obtained all the information and explanations that we considered necessary for the purpose of our audit; and

  • We were unable to determine whether proper books of account had been kept.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO Certified Public Accountants

Hong Kong 16th July 2001

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

(2) Audited financial statements of the Company

Set out below is an extract from the audited financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31st March 2001 together with notes thereto.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the year ended 31st March 2001

Notes
TURNOVER
Continuing operations
4
Discontinued operations
4, 8
COST OF SALES
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
GROSS PROFIT
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Other revenue
4
Selling and distribution expenses
Administrative expenses
Other operating expenses
PROFIT (LOSS) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Finance costs
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION
6
Taxation
9
PROFIT (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE
TO SHAREHOLDERS
10
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic
11
Diluted
11
2001
HK$’000
30,628
472
31,100
(24,030)
(430)
(24,460)
6,598
42
6,640
283,197
(12)
(41,722)
(1,935)
5,839
240,329
246,168
(8,741)
237,427

237,427
HK$0.40
N/A
2000
HK$’000
(Note 30)

159,276
159,276

(132,517)
(132,517)

26,759
26,759
15,617
(11,399)
(61,615)
(72,357)

(102,995)
(102,995)
(47,278)
(150,273)

(150,273)
(HK$0.34)
N/A

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As at 31st March 2001

Note
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Fixed assets
12
Goodwill
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventory
Accounts receivable
15
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments
Amount due from group companies
Cash and bank
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
16
Other payables and accruals
Amount due to related companies
24
Amount due to shareholders
24
Provision for guarantees
Amount due to group companies
Tax payable
Bank loans and overdrafts
17
Other loan
18
Obligations under finance leases
19
Current portion of convertible bonds
20
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES
2001
HK$’000
677
20,228
20,905

40,276
3,473

5,901
49,650
462
34,959
20,390
3,789



2,652
20,553
2,135
7,008
91,948
(42,298)
2000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
120,934

120,934
5,378
8,222
3,738
44,332
4,514
66,184
139,518
174,451


5,905
82,800
288
183,120
43,972
29,689

659,743
(593,559)

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (continued)

As at 31st March 2001

Note
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Obligations under finance leases payable in
more than one year
19
Non-current portion of convertible bonds
20
NET LIABILITIES
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Share capital
21
Reserves
22
Accumulated losses
2001
HK$’000
11,314
21,023
32,337
(53,730)
89,151
288,156
(431,037)
(53,730)
2000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
259
28,031
28,290
(500,915)
43,890
123,659
(668,464)
(500,915)

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31st March 2001

1. ORGANISATION AND OPERATIONS

Telecom Plus Holdings Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability. The Company’s shares are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

The Company is an investment holding company. The principal activities of its subsidiaries are set out in Note 26 to the financial statement.

During the year, the Company underwent debt-restructuring arrangements with the Group’s banks, other financial and trade creditors to restructure its debt repayment obligations. As at 31st March 2001, the Group’s creditors have waived payment of debts amounting to approximately HK$114,798,000.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CORPORATE UPDATE

The Group’s financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2001 have been prepared on the following bases:

  • (a) The financial statements have been prepared based on the books and records maintained by the Company and its subsidiaries. However, all of the Group’s production facilities located in Mainland China were seized under court orders as security for the unsettled claims found against the Group and, as a result, the directors have not been able to obtain access to the books and records of the Company’s subsidiaries in Mainland China.

No representation as to the completeness of the books and records of the Company’s subsidiaries in Mainland China can be given by the directors. Although care has been taken in the preparation of these financial statements to mitigate the effect of the incomplete records, the directors are unable to represent that all transactions entered into in the name of these subsidiaries have been included in these financial statements. To the extent possible, the directors have taken such steps as they considered practicable to ascertain the accuracy of the account balances and have made provisions, adjustments and disclosures as they considered appropriate in the preparation of these financial statements.

  • (b) The Group had a consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HK$237 million for the year ended 31st March 2001. As at the balance sheet date, the Group had net current liabilities of approximately HK$42 million and minimal cash resources.

During the year, the Group discontinued its production operation due to the seizure of its production line in Zhongshan, the PRC. In January 2001, the Group acquired a subsidiary, Holy (Hong Kong) Universal Limited (“Holy (HK)”). Since then, the Group has strengthened its business operation.

Against this background, to strengthen the capital base of the Group and to improve its financial position, liquidity, cash flows, profitability and operations, the directors adopted the following measures:

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(i) Equity financing

On 30th May 2001, the Company announced the placing of 160 million new shares of the Company of HK$0.10 each at a price of HK$0.18 per share. The placing was completed on 5th June 2001 and the cash proceeds therefrom was approximately HK$28.8 million.

(ii) Restructuring of the Group’s indebtedness

On 30th May 2001, the Company entered into a debt-equity conversion agreement with a creditor for the conversion of the indebtedness owing to this creditor into 1,600,000 new shares of the Company of HK$0.10 each at a price of approximately HK$0.305 per share to settle a debt of approximately HK$488,000. This conversion was completed on 11th June 2001.

Furthermore, on 12th June 2001, the Company entered into a debt-equity conversion agreement with a creditor for the conversion of the indebtedness owing to this creditor into 427,000 new shares of the Company of HK$0.10 each at a price of approximately HK$1.00 per share to settle a debt of approximately HK$427,000. This conversion was completed on 29th June 2001.

(iii) New business

On 12th February 2001, Holy (HK) entered into an acquisition agreement with the shareholders of Beijing HollyBridge System Integration Company Limited (“Beijing HollyBridge”) to acquire a 51% interest in Beijing HollyBridge at a consideration of HK$16 million. This acquisition was completed on 12th June 2001. Beijing HollyBridge is a company incorporated in the PRC. It is principally engaged in the sales and distribution, design as well as technical consultation and maintenance of communication equipment and information products, intelligent building system and communication system and is also a solutions provider.

In view of the above measures taken by the Company’s directors to secure new equity funding, to restructure the Group’s borrowings, and to reactivate the Group’s business operations, the directors are of the opinion that these financial statements should be prepared on a going concern basis.

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3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Basis of presentation

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of leasehold land and buildings, and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong, Statements of Standard Accounting Practice issued by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants, the disclosure requirements of Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

(b) Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. For subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year, their results are consolidated from or to their effective dates of acquisition or disposal. All significant intragroup transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.

(c) Subsidiaries

A company is a subsidiary company if more than 50% of the issued voting capital is held long-term, directly or indirectly. Investment in subsidiaries is carried at cost less provision for impairment in value where considered necessary by the directors. The results of the subsidiaries are included in the income statement to the extent of dividends declared by the subsidiaries.

(d) Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between the fair value of the consideration given and the Group’s share of the aggregate fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired. Positive goodwill arises where the consideration given exceeds the Group’s share of the aggregate fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired. Positive goodwill is capitalised as assets and amortised over 20 years.

Negative goodwill arises where the consideration given does not exceed the Group’s share of the aggregate fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired. Negative goodwill is presented as a deduction from positive goodwill. It should then be recognised as income as follows:

  • (i) to the extent that negative goodwill relates to expectations of future losses and expenses that are identified in the acquirer’s plan for the acquisition and that can be measured reliably, negative goodwill is recognised as income when the identified future losses and expenses occur; and

  • (ii) to the extent that it does not relate to future losses and expenses, negative goodwill not exceeding the fair values of the non-monetary assets acquired is recognised as income over the remaining average useful life of the depreciable or amortisable non-monetary assets acquired. Negative goodwill in excess of the fair values of the non-monetary assets acquired is recognised as income immediately

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(e) Fixed assets and depreciation

Fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less accumulated depreciation. The cost of an asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Expenditure incurred after the fixed assets have been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance, and overhaul costs, is normally charged to the income statement in the period in which it is incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditure has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of the fixed asset, the expenditure is capitalised as an additional cost of the fixed asset.

Any increase in fixed assets valuation is credited to the fixed asset revaluation reserve; any decrease is first offset against an increase on earlier valuation in respect of the same asset and is thereafter charged to income statement.

Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis at annual rates estimated to write off the cost or valuation of each asset over its expected useful life. The annual rates are as follows:

Medium term leasehold land and buildings 2% – 4%
Leasehold improvements 20%, or over the terms of the leases,
whichever is shorter
Plant and machinery 10% – 50%
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment 20%
Motor vehicles 20%

Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives or, where shorter, the terms of the lease on the same basis as owned assets.

When assets are sold or retired, their cost or valuation and accumulated depreciation and amortisation are eliminated from the financial statements and any gain or loss resulting from their disposals is included in the income statement.

The carrying amount of assets is assessed annually and when factors indicating an impairment are present. The Group determines the recoverable amount of assets by measuring discounted future cash flows. If an impairment is present, the assets are reported at the lower of carrying amount or recoverable amount.

(f) Foreign currencies

Companies within the Group maintain their books and records in the primary currencies of their respective countries (the “functional currencies”).

In the financial statements of the individual companies, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies at the balance sheet date are translated into the respective functional currencies at rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Transactions in other currencies during the year are translated into the respective functional currencies at rates of exchange in effect at the time of the transactions. Exchange differences are dealt with in the income statement of the individual companies.

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

For the purpose of consolidation, all of the financial statements of the subsidiaries are translated into Hong Kong dollars at rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising on such translation are credited or charged to the cumulative translation reserve.

(g) Deferred tax

Deferred tax is provided under the liability method, at the current tax rate, in respect of timing differences between profit as computed for taxation purposes and profit as stated in the financial statements, except where it is considered that no liability will arise in the foreseeable future.

A deferred tax asset is not recognised unless the related benefits are expected to crystallise in the foreseeable future.

(h) Leases

  • (i) Finance leases

Leases that transfer to the company substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of the assets, other than legal title, are accounted for as finance leases.

Fixed assets held under finance leases are initially recorded at the present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception of the leases, with the equivalent liabilities recorded as appropriate under current or non-current liabilities.

Finance charges, which represent the difference between the minimum lease payments at the inception of the leases and the fair value of the assets, are allocated to accounting periods over the period of the relevant leases so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the outstanding balances.

  • (ii) Operating leases

Leases where substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership remain with the leasing company are accounted for as operating leases. Rental payments under operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the relevant leases.

(i) Turnover and revenue recognition

Turnover represents net invoiced value of goods sold after allowances for returns and discount.

Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and when the revenue and costs, if applicable, can be measured reliably. Turnover and other revenue are recognised on the following bases:

  • (i) Sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been transferred to customers.

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  • (ii) Rental income is recognised when rentals become due and receivable.

  • (iii) Interest income from bank deposits is recognised on a time proportion basis on the principal outstanding and at the rate applicable.

(j) Borrowing costs

Interest is expensed as incurred.

Other borrowing costs, including amortisation of discounts on premiums relating to borrowings, amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with arranging borrowings and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent that they are regard as an adjustment to interest costs, are considered immaterial and are recognised as an expense in the year incurred.

(k) Convertible bonds

Convertible bonds are recorded as liabilities at its face value until conversion occurs. The finance cost, including the premium payable upon the final redemption of convertible bonds, is calculated so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the remaining balances of the convertible bonds of each accounting period.

(l) Employee retirement benefits

Costs of employee retirement benefits are charged to the income statement in the relevant period in which they are incurred.

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

4. TURNOVER AND REVENUE

The amounts of each significant category of revenue recognised during the year are as follows:

Sale of goods:
Continuing operations
– communication products
– electronic products
Discontinued operations
– communication products
– toy products
– audio products
– gift products
– others
Total turnover
Interest income
Rental income
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries
Gain on waiver of bank overdraft,
bank loans and other loans
Gain on waiver of obligations under finance lease
Write-back of over accrued interest
Write-back of revaluation deficit previously
charged to the income statement
Others
Total other revenue
Total revenue
2001
HK$’000
30,375
253
30,628

472



472
31,100
126
125
149,060
101,442
13,356
5,231

13,857
283,197
314,297
2000
HK$’000
(Note 30)

1,117
87,843
68,569
969
778
159,276
159,276
130
458
4,771



6,037
4,221
15,617
174,893

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

5. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS

2001
Turnover
Results
HK$’000
HK$’000
(a)
By principal activities
Continuing operations
– communication products
30,375
5,839
– electronic products
253

Discontinuing operations
– communication products


– toy products
472
240,329
– audio products


– gift products


– others


31,100
246,168
Finance costs
(8,741)
237,427
(b)
By geographical regions
The PRC (excluding
Hong Kong)
30,628
5,839
Hong Kong
10
263,586
Europe
34
(1,717)
United States of America
336
(16,905)
Japan


Others
92
(4,635)
31,100
246,168
Finance costs
(8,741)
237,427
2000
Turnover
Results
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
(Note 30)




1,117
(722)
87,843
(56,803)
68,569
(44,339)
969
(627)
778
(504)
159,276
(102,995)
(47,278)
(150,273)
1,161
(751)
10,712
(6,927)
2,644
(1,710)
81,101
(52,443)
56,956
(36,830)
6,702
(4,334)
159,276
(102,995)
(47,278)
(150,273)

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

6. PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION

Profit (Loss) before taxation is determined after charging and crediting the following:

Charging:
Interest on:
– bank loans and overdrafts wholly repayable
within one year
– convertible bonds wholly repayable within five years
– other loans
– obligations under finance leases
Auditors’ remuneration:
– current year provision
– prior year overprovision
Operating lease rentals in respect of land and buildings
Staff costs (excluding directors’ emoluments)
Exchange losses, net
Depreciation of fixed assets
Amortisation of goodwill
Write-off of bad and doubtful debts
Provision for inventory obsolescence
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Loss on write-off of net assets of a subsidiary
Loss on revaluation of fixed assets
Write-off of other miscellaneous items
Write-off of unsubstantiated payments and receipts, net
Provision for guarantee
Write-off of obsolete fixed assets, net
Crediting:
Interest income on bank deposits
Write-back of loss on revaluation of fixed assets
Write-back of provision against unsubstantiated and
idle fixed assets, net
Write-back of provision against an amount
due from an associate
Write-back of provision for guarantee
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
2,937
18,287
4,931
4,286
667
19,585
206
5,120
8,741
47,278
900
1,300

(500)
900
800
921
974
4,045
15,912
17
367
8,954
30,594
256

691
12,095

16,285
495
2,242
386


2,228

1,152

46,056

350
43

126
130

6,037

3,722

386
5,904

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

7. DIRECTORS’ AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES’ EMOLUMENTS

Directors’ emoluments disclosed pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”) and Section 161 of the Companies Ordinance are as follows:

Fees
Executive directors
Non-executive director
Independent non-executive directors
Basic salaries, allowances and benefits in kind
Executive directors
Mandatory provident fund
Executive directors
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
1,477

770

150
20
2,397
20
2,483
4,168
6

4,886
4,188
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
1,477

770

150
20
2,397
20
2,483
4,168
6

4,886
4,188
20
4,168
4,188

No director waived any emoluments during the year.

Analysis of the emoluments of the directors by number of directors and emolument ranges was as follows:

Nil to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $1,500,000
2001
8
1
9
2000
10
1
11

The five highest paid individuals included five (2000: two) directors, details are as follows:

Fees
Basic salaries, allowances and benefits in kind
Mandatory provident fund
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
2,247

2,051
3,697
6

4,304
3,697
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
2,247

2,051
3,697
6

4,304
3,697
3,697

During the year, no emoluments were paid by the Group to the five highest paid individuals (including directors and employees) as inducement to join or as compensation for loss of office.

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

Analysis of the emoluments earned by the five highest paid individuals (including directors and employees) by number of individuals and emolument ranges is as follows:

Nil to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $1,500,000
$2,500,001 to $3,000,000
2001
4
1

5
2000
(Note 30)
3
1
1
5

8. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On 2nd November 2000, the Group’s production facilities in Mainland China were seized under court orders and the Group has not carried out any production activities thereafter.

9. TAXATION

Hong Kong profits tax and overseas taxation were not provided as the Group had no assessable profits for the year in Hong Kong and in other countries in which the Group operated.

There was no significant unprovided deferred taxation as at 31st March 2001.

10. PROFIT (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS

The consolidated profit (loss) attributable to shareholders included a loss of approximately HK$128,992,000 (2000: HK$113,265,000) dealt with in the financial statements of the Company.

11. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share was calculated based on the consolidated profit (loss) attributable to shareholders for the year of approximately HK$237,427,000 (2000: Loss of HK$150,273,000) and the weighted average number of ordinary shares of approximately 592,407,000 (2000: 438,900,000) in issue during the year.

The diluted loss per share for the years ended 31st March 2001 and 2000 is not shown because the Company’s convertible bonds were anti-dilutive during these years.

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

12. FIXED ASSETS

GROUP

Leasehold
land and
Leasehold
buildings improvements
HK$’000
HK$’000
Cost or valuation:
Beginning of year
54,177
56,492
Additions

384
Disposals
(1,400)

Written off (i)

(1,159)
Written down to
revaluation reserve


Disposal of subsidiaries
(52,777)
(55,333)
End of year

384
Comprising:
At cost

384
At 2000 professional valuation



384
Accumulated depreciation:
Beginning of year

47,747
Charge for the year
586
1,777
Disposals


Written off (i)

(831)
Written back on revaluation


Written back on disposal
of subsidiaries
(586)
(48,608)
End of year

85
Net book value:
End of year

299
Beginning of year
54,177
8,745
2001
Plant and
machinery
HK$’000
55,113

(2,240)
(5,300)
(1,121)
(46,452)





6,014

(1,060)

(4,954)


55,113
Furniture,
fixtures
and office
equipment
HK$’000
4,671
355

(408)

(4,171)
447
447

447
2,024
514

(326)

(2,143)
69
378
2,647
Motor
vehicles
HK$’000
568




(474)
94
94

94
316
63



(285)
94

252
Total
HK$’000
171,021
739
(3,640)
(6,867)
(1,121)
(159,207)
925
925

925
50,087
8,954

(2,217)

(56,576)
248
677
120,934
2000
Total
HK$’000
(Note 30)
233,085
249
(8,556)
(43,192)
(3,934)
(6,631)
171,021
61,731
109,290
171,021
83,252
30,594
(1,073)
(45,762)
(15,484)
(1,440)
50,087
120,934
149,833

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

All of the Group’s leasehold land and buildings and plant and machinery were revalued on 31st March 2000 by Chesterton Petty Limited, an independent firm of professional valuers. The land and buildings were valued based on depreciated replacement cost basis and open market value existing use basis, and the plant and machinery were valued based on depreciated replacement cost basis.

  • (i) As stated in Note 2(a), all fixed assets in Zhongshan, the PRC, were seized under court orders, and were written-off accordingly.

As at 31st March 2001, the net book value of fixed assets held under finance leases was HK$nil (2000: approximately HK$29,499,000).

COMPANY

2001
Furniture, fixtures
and equipment
HK$’000
Cost or valuation:
Beginning of year

Intercompany transfer-in
71
End of year
71
Accumulated depreciation:
Beginning of year

Depreciation transfer-in
6
Charge for the year
14
End of year
20
Net book value:
End of year
51
Beginning of year
2000
Total
HK$’000
(Note 30)



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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

13. GOODWILL

Addition
Less: Accumulated amortisation
End of year
2001
HK$’000
20,484
(256)
20,228
2000
HK$’000
(Note 30)

14. INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

Unlisted investments, at cost
Less: Provisions for impairment in values
Company
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
109,202
109,192
(109,192)
(109,192
10
Company
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
109,202
109,192
(109,192)
(109,192
10

Provisions have been made against the investment costs by the directors in view of the losses incurred by the Company’s principal subsidiaries and their financial difficulties.

Particulars of the Company’s principal subsidiaries as at the balance sheet date are set out in Note 26 to the financial statements.

As at 31st March 2001, the amount due to subsidiaries was unsecured, non-interest bearing and with no pre-determined repayment terms.

15. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Sales of goods are payable within 30 days by the customers. The aging analysis of accounts receivable is as follows:

Within 30 days
Over 30 days but within 90 days
Over 90 days
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
13,230
2,308
16,285
421
10,761
5,493
40,276
8,222
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
13,230
2,308
16,285
421
10,761
5,493
40,276
8,222
8,222

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16. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

The aging analysis of accounts payable is as follows:

Within 90 days
Over 90 days but within 180 days
Over 180 days
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)

765

14,196
462
124,557
462
139,518
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)

765

14,196
462
124,557
462
139,518
139,518

17. BANK LOANS AND OVERDRAFTS

Bank overdrafts
Bank loans
OTHER LOAN
Secured
Unsecured
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
2,195
32,819
457
150,301
2,652
183,120
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
2,195
32,819
457
150,301
2,652
183,120
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
2,195
32,819
457
150,301
2,652
183,120
Company
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
1,949

457
21,347
2,406
21,347
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
20,553


43,972
20,553
43,972
Company
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
1,949

457
21,347
2,406
21,347
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
20,553


43,972
20,553
43,972
43,972

18. OTHER LOAN

Other loan, secured, represents a loan from a financial institution of US$2,652,000 bearing interest at 12% per annum. This loan is secured by guarantee from a director.

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19. OBLIGATIONS UNDER FINANCE LEASES

There were obligations under finance leases at the balance sheet date as follows:

Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
Amounts payable in the next year
2,135
29,689
Amounts payable in the second
to fifth years inclusive
11,314
259
Total obligations under
finance leases
13,449
29,948
Less: amounts payable
in the next year
(2,135)
(29,689)
Non-current portion of obligations
under finance leases
11,314
259
Company
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
2,096

11,021

13,117

(2,096)

11,021
Company
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
2,096

11,021

13,117

(2,096)

11,021

20. CONVERTIBLE BONDS

Pursuant to the subscription letter dated 20th May 1998 made between Baring Asia Flagship Investments B.V. and the Company, the convertible bonds (the “Bonds”) in the principal amount of US$6,000,000 (equivalent to HK$46,476,000) were issued by the Company at the direction of Baring Asia Flagship Investments B.V. on 30th June 1998 to Baring Asia Investments II B.V. The Bonds were transferred in or about July 2000 to BAPEF Investments II Limited (the “Bondholder”). As at 31st March 2001, the outstanding balance of the Bonds was US$3,600,000 (equivalent to HK$28,031,000).

The Bonds are, at the option of the Bondholder, convertible on or after 1st July 1998 up to and including 30th June 2001, into fully paid ordinary shares of the Company with a par value of HK$0.10, at an initial conversion price of HK$0.588, subject to adjustment under certain events.

Unless previously redeemed, converted, purchased or cancelled, the Company is required to redeem the Bonds on the original maturity date at 133.75%.

On 7th June 2001, the Company entered into an agreement with Able Technology Limited and the Bondholder in which the maturity date has been extended to June 2003. The conversion price has been revised to HK$0.25, subject to adjustment under certain events. The conversion time of the Bonds is fixed at 31st December 2001, 30th June 2002, 31st December 2002 and 30th June 2003 to convert US$900,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$7,008,000) on each date. In addition, all accrued interest from 30th June 1998 to the completion of the agreement will be waived by the Bondholder upon issuance of 6.88 million new ordinary shares to the Bondholder. These shares will be issued on or before 31st December 2001.

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21. SHARE CAPITAL

Shares
Note
Authorised:
Ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each
Beginning of year
Addition
a
End of year
Issued and fully paid:
Ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each
Beginning of year
Placement of new shares
b
As consideration
c
Debt conversion
d
End of year
Company
No. of
shares ’000
HK$’000
1,000,000
100,000
500,000
50,000
1,500,000
150,000
438,900
43,890
190,000
19,000
60,000
6,000
202,608
20,261
891,508
89,151
Company
No. of
shares ’000
HK$’000
1,000,000
100,000
500,000
50,000
1,500,000
150,000
438,900
43,890
190,000
19,000
60,000
6,000
202,608
20,261
891,508
89,151
150,000
43,890
19,000
6,000
20,261
89,151

Notes:

  • (a) On 24th November 2000, the authorised share capital of the Company increased from 1,000,000,000 to 1,500,000,000 ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each.

  • (b) During the year, the Company allotted new ordinary shares through private placements and details are as follows:

Number of issued
Issue date ordinary shares Issued price (HK$)
17th July 2000 80,000,000 0.35
14th August 2000 (i) 50,000,000 0.35
2nd March 2001 60,000,000 0.30
190,000,000
  • (i) The allotment of these shares was made to Able Technology Limited, the single largest shareholder of the Company, and not in proportion to other shareholders of the Company. Such allotment has not been specifically authorised by the shareholders. These shares were allotted pursuant to a general mandate granted by the shareholders of the Company on 31st May 2000. The proceeds of this allotment were approximately HK$17.5 million, of which approximately HK$14 million was used for repayment of debts owing to financial creditors and the remaining portion was used as general working capital.

  • (c) On 8th January 2001, pursuant to the shareholders’ resolution, the Company allotted 60,000,000 new ordinary shares as consideration of the acquisition of Holy (HK), which was HK$24,000,000.

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  • (d) During the year, the Company converted certain of its debts into subscription shares and details are as follows:
Date of conversion
20th December 2000
2nd January 2001
9th January 2001_(ii)
17th January 2001
(ii)
19th January 2001
(ii)_
Number of
ordinary shares
Issued price (HK$)
69,106,376
1.00
19,797,041
1.00
2,925,171
1.00
41,651,428
approximately 0.35
69,128,171
approximately 0.35
202,608,187
  • (ii) These shares were issued pursuant to a general mandate granted by the Shareholders of the Company on 3rd November 2000.

  • (e) Details of new ordinary shares issued subsequent to the balance sheet date are set out in note 2(b)(i) and (ii).

  • (f) Subsequent to the balance sheet date, on 12th July 2001, the authorised share capital of the Company was increased from HK$150,000,000 to HK$300,000,000 by the creation of an additional 1,500,000,000 ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each ranking pari passu in all respects with the existing issued shares.

  • (g) Share options

By an ordinary resolution passed at an annual general meeting of the Company held on 22nd January 2001, the employee share option scheme of the Company adopted pursuant to a resolution of the Company passed on 15th January 1997 (the “Previous Scheme”) was terminated. No share options under the Previous Scheme was exercised during the year as all share options granted lapsed in 1999.

A new share option scheme (the “Share Option Scheme”) was adopted by the Company on 22nd January 2001. Pursuant to the Share Option Scheme, the directors may, within a period of 10 years commencing from 22nd January 2001, grant options to any employee and/or directors of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to subscribe for shares in the Company. No share options was granted under the Share Option Scheme during the year.

22. RESERVES

GROUP

Beginning of year
Revaluation deficit
Disposal of subsidiaries
Write-off of assets
Premium on issue of shares
Share issue expenses
End of year
Share
premium
HK$’000
115,918



172,841
(603)
288,156
Fixed asset
revaluation
reserve
HK$’000
7,741
(1,121)
(3,376)
(3,244)


Total
HK$’000
123,659
(1,121
(3,376
(3,244
172,841
(603
288,156

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COMPANY

Beginning of year
Premium on issue of shares
Share issue expenses
End of year
Share
premium
HK$’000
115,918
172,841
(603)
288,156
Contributed
surplus
HK$’000
107,992


107,992
Total
HK$’000
223,910
172,841
(603)
396,148

The contributed surplus of the Company represents the difference between the fair value of the consolidated net assets of Chun Tai (BVI) Limited acquired and the nominal value of the Company’s shares issued in exchange therefor. Under the Bermuda Companies Act, the contributed surplus less accumulated losses is distributable to the shareholders of the Company, which the Company does not currently meet.

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23. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

  • (a) Reconciliation of profit (loss) before taxation to net cash outflow from operating activities
Profit (Loss) before taxation
Interest income
Depreciation of fixed assets
Amortisation of goodwill
Provisions for bad and doubtful debts
Provisions for inventory obsolescence
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Loss on write-off of net assets of a subsidiary
Gain on waiver of obligations under finance leases
Gain on waiver of bank overdraft, bank loans
and others loans
Deficit on revaluation of fixed assets
Write-back of revaluation deficit
Write-back of provision against unsubstantiated
and idle fixed assets, net
Write-off of obsolete fixed assets
Write-back of provision against amount
due from an associate
Write-off of other miscellaneous items
Write-off of unsubstantiated payments and receipts, net
Write-back of provision for guarantee
Provision for guarantee in respect of debts owed by
a subcontractor
Interest expense
(Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable
Decrease (Increase) in other receivables,
deposits and prepayments
Decrease in inventory
Increase in amount due from Group companies
Decrease in trust receipt loans
Decrease in accounts payable
(Decrease) Increase in other payables and accruals
Decrease in amount due from an associate
Increase in amount due to Group companies
Decrease in amount due to related companies
Exchange realignment
Net cash outflow from operating activities
2001
HK$’000
237,427
(126)
8,954
256
691

(149,060)
495
386
(13,356)
(101,442)



43



(5,905)

8,741
(20,760)
11,469
212


(58,661)
(24,681)


(5,246)

(110,563)
2000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
(150,273)
(130)
30,594

12,095
16,285
(4,771)
2,242



2,228
(6,037)
(3,722)

(386)
1,152
46,056

350
47,278
3,848
(52,419)

(5,830)
(10,277)
(24,787)
87,534
386
6,371

155
(2,058)

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(b) Analysis of changes in financing during the year

Beginning of year
Cash inflow (outflow) from
financing activities, net
Disposal of subsidiaries
Debt conversion
Acquisition of subsidiary
Waiver of debt
End of year
Share capital
and share
premium
HK$’000
159,808
62,897

130,602
24,000

377,307
Share capital
and share
premium
HK$’000
159,808
62,897

130,602
24,000

377,307
Convertible
bonds
HK$’000
28,031




Bank and
other loans
HK$’000
123,633
121,368
(12,500)
(130,602)

(101,442)
Obligations
under
finance leases
HK$’000
29,948
(2,330)
(813)


(13,356)
13,449
377,307 28,031 457

(c) Major non-cash transactions

During the year, the Group entered into agreements with three of its finance lessors. Pursuant to these agreements, these finance lessors have agreed to accept payments of 20% of the outstanding indebtedness owed by the Group as a final settlement of the debts. These agreements have reduced the obligations under finance leases by HK$13,356,000.

On 14th June 2000, the Company made an offer to 16 financial creditors concerning the restructuring of certain outstanding indebtedness owed by the Group to these financial creditors. Pursuant to the offer, the outstanding indebtedness owed by the Group to 9 of the 16 financial creditors was fully settled by paying 20% thereof. These agreements reduced the debts by a total of HK$101,442,000, including bank overdrafts, trust receipt loans and other loans of HK$55,630,000 and bank loans of HK$45,812,000.

On 8th January 2001, the Company allotted 60,000,000 ordinary shares to a director as consideration for the acquisition of a subsidiary. For details please refer to (d).

During the year, the Company entered into several debt-equity conversion agreements with its major financial and trade creditors, leading to a capitalisation of the Group’s indebtedness of HK$130,602,000. The debt conversion had increased the cash and cash equivalent of HK$26,060,000, reduced bank loans of HK$12,714,000 and other loans of HK$40,713,000.

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(d) Acquisition of a subsidiary

HK$’000
Net assets acquired:
Cash and bank balances 5,568
Accounts receivable 12,227
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments 12,364
Other payables and accruals (1,007)
Amount due to related companies (25,636)
3,516
Paid by:
Share consideration 24,000
Analysis of net inflow of cash and cash equivalents in respect of the acquisition of a
subsidiary:
HK$’000
Cash consideration
Cash and cash equivalents acquired 5,568
Net inflow of cash and cash equivalents in respect of the
acquisition of a subsidiary 5,568
(e) Disposal of subsidiaries
HK$’000
Net assets disposed of:
Fixed assets 102,631
Cash 701
Bank loans and overdrafts (12,500)
Accounts receivable 242
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments 1,157
Inventory 5,166
Accounts payable (80,183)
Other payables and accruals (123,410)
Amounts due to Group companies (38,468)
Obligations under finance leases (813)
Tax payable (207)
Revaluation reserve (3,376)
(149,060)
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries 149,060
Satisfied by:
Cash consideration

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Analysis of the net outflow of cash and cash equivalents in respect of the disposal of subsidiaries:

Cash consideration
Cash and cash equivalents disposed of
Net outflow of cash and cash equivalents in
respect of the disposal of subsidiaries
HK$’000

(701
(701

24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.

The Group had the following material related party balances and transactions:

  • (a) Amount due to related companies was unsecured, non-interest bearing and had no predetermined term of repayment.

  • (b) Amount due to shareholders was unsecured, non-interest bearing and had no pre-determined terms of repayment.

  • (c) A director of the Company provided guarantee on the other loan of the Group.

25. COMMITMENTS

As at the balance sheet date, the Group had the following material commitments:

Annual commitments payable in the following year under non-cancellable operating leases in respect of land and buildings expiring within:

One year
Two to five years, inclusive
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
807
47

1,587
807
1,634
Group
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Note 30)
807
47

1,587
807
1,634
1,634

As at the balance sheet date, save as disclosed above, the Company had no other significant commitments.

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26. PARTICULARS OF SUBSIDIARIES

Particulars of the Company’s principal subsidiaries at the balance sheet date are as follows:

Place of Issued Percentage of
incorporation/ share/paid-up equity interest
registration and registered attributable to Principal
Name operations capital the Company activities
2001 2000
Chun Tai (BVI) Limited The British Virgin US$100 100% 100% Investment holding
– Note (ii) Islands
Chun Tai Novelty Hong Kong HK$10,000 100% 100% Dormant
Company Limited
Telecom Plus Technology Hong Kong HK$1,000,000 100% 100% Investment holding
Limited – Note (ii) and trading of
communication
and electronic
products
Up Hill Investments The British Virgin US$1 100% 100% Dormant
Limited – Note (ii) Islands/Hong Kong
Full Hope Enterprises Limited Hong Kong HK$10,000 100% 100% Investment holding
– Note (ii)
Holy (Hong Kong) Hong Kong/ HK$300,000 100% 100% Trading of
Universal Limited The PRC communication
and electronic
products
Telecom Plus Technology The PRC HK$2,000,000 100% 100% Trading of
(Shenzhen) Limited communication
– Notes (iii) and (v) and electronic
products
Chun Tai Printing Limited Hong Kong HK$10,000 90% 90% Investment holding
Zhongshan Modern Colour The PRC HK$11,000,000 90% 90% Dormant
Printing and Packaging
Products Factory Company
Limited – Notes (iii) and (iv)

Notes:

  • (i) All holdings are ordinary shares except Zhongshan Modern Colour Printing and Packaging Products Factory Company Limited and Telecom Plus Technology (Shenzhen) Limited, which are of equity interest.

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  • (ii) Directly held by the Company

  • (iii) Directly translated from the Chinese name shown in the business licence.

  • (iv) Zhongshan Modern Colour Printing and Packaging Products Factory Limited was licensed to operate as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise for a period of 11 years commencing 28th February 1995.

  • (v) Telecom Plus Technology (Shenzhen) Limited was licensed to operate as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise for a period of 10 years commencing 9th January 2001.

27. PENSION SCHEME

The Group participated in the defined Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme in Hong Kong since 1st December 2000 and makes monthly contributions to the Scheme based on 5% of the employees’ basic salaries, with an upper limit of HK$1,000 for both the Group and employees. During the year ended 31st March 2001, the Group’s employer’s contribution for pension scheme was approximately HK$30,000 (2000: Nil). The assets of the fund are held separately from those of the Group and are managed by independent professional fund managers.

28. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

As at 31st March 2001, the Company provided guarantees in respect of an other loan granted to a disposed subsidiary with an amount of approximately HK$35.5 million.

29. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

  • (a) As stated in Note 2(b)(i), the Company placed 160 million ordinary shares on 5th June 2001 with cash proceeds of approximately HK$28,800,000.

  • (b) As stated in Note 2(b)(iii), Holy (HK) acquired a 51% equity interest of Beijing HollyBridge at a consideration of HK$16 million which was completed on 12th June 2001.

  • (c) As stated in Note 2(b)(ii), subsequent to the year ended 31st March 2001, the Company has converted debts of approximately HK$915,000 into ordinary shares at conversion prices ranging from approximately HK$0.305 to approximately HK$1 per ordinary share.

  • (d) As stated in Note 20, on 7th June 2001, the Company had entered into a supplemental agreement with Able Technology Limited and the Bondholder in which the maturity date of the Bonds has been extended to 30th June 2003.

  • (e) As stated in Note 21, the Company increased its authorised share capital to HK$300,000,000 on 12th July 2001.

30. COMPARATIVE FIGURES

The financial statements as at and for the year ended 31st March 2000 were audited and reported on by certified public accountants other than Arthur Andersen & Co, whose report dated 11th December 2000 was disclaimed due to limitation in evidence and fundamental uncertainties.

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APPENDIX I FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE GROUP

III. UNAUDITED INTERIM REPORT OF THE COMPANY

The following is a summary of the unaudited consolidated results of the Group for the six months ended 30th September 2001 together with the comparative figures for the last corresponding period, extracted from the Group’s interim report for the six months period ended 30th September 2001.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Notes
Turnover
Continuing operations
2
Discontinued operations
2,3
Cost of sales
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Gross profit (loss)
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Other revenue
Selling and distribution expenses
Administrative expenses
Other operating expenses
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries
Gain on debt restructuring
Profit from operating activities
4
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Discontinued operations
Finance costs
Discontinued operations
Profit before taxation
Taxation
5
Discontinued operations
Profit before minority interests
Minority interests
Discontinued operations
Profit attributable to shareholders
Earnings per share
Basic
6
Diluted
6
Unaudited
Six months ended
30th September
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
137,854


472
137,854
472
(111,435)


(6,532)
(111,435)
(6,532)
26,419


(6,060)
26,419
(6,060)
265
2,098
(3,113)

(4,741)
(23,192)
(1,093)
(1,081)

116,882

119,933
17,737


208,580

(6,060)
17,737
208,580
(2,424)
(8,213)

(6,060)
15,313
200,367
(1,388)


(6,060)
13,925
200,367
(3,706)


(6,060)
10,219
200,367
1.0 cent
41.0 cents
0.9 cent
N/A

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES

Deficit on revaluation of fixed assets
Deconsolidation of subsidiaries
Exchange differences on translation of the financial
statements of foreign entities
Net loss not recognised in the income statement
Net profit attributable to shareholders
Total recognised gains
Unaudited
Six months ended
30th September
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000

(1,421)

(3,376)
235

235
(4,797)
10,219
200,367
10,454
195,570

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As at
30th September
2001
(Unaudited)
Notes
HK$’000
Non-current assets
Fixed assets
8,338
Development cost
11,278
Goodwill
24,911
44,527
Current assets
Inventories
46,331
Accounts receivable
7
60,280
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments
36,923
Cash and bank balances
17,567
161,101
Total assets
205,628
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
8
37,921
Other payables and accruals
35,745
Amount due to related companies
21,983
Amount due to shareholders

Tax payable
2,594
Bank loans and overdrafts
13,170
Other loans
37,742
Obligations under finance leases
2,604
Current portion of convertible bonds
14,015
165,774
As at
31st March
2001
(Audited)
HK$’000
677

20,228
20,905

40,276
3,473
5,901
49,650
70,555
462
34,959
20,390
3,789

2,652
20,553
2,135
7,008
91,948

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)

As at
30th September
2001
(Unaudited)
Notes
HK$’000
Net current liabilities
(4,673)
Non-current liabilities
Obligations under finance leases
payable in more than one year
10,289
Non-current portion of convertible bonds
14,015
Minority interests
14,600
Total non-current liabilities
38,904
Net assets (liabilities)
950
Capital and reserves
Share capital
9
106,042
Reserves
10
315,726
Accumulated losses
(420,818)
950
As at
31st March
2001
(Audited)
HK$’000
(42,298)
11,314
21,023

32,337
(53,730)
89,151
288,156
(431,037)
(53,730)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

NET CASH (OUTFLOW) INFLOW FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
RETURNS ON INVESTMENTS AND
SERVICING OF FINANCE
Interest received
Interest paid
Net cash outflow from returns on investments
and servicing of finance
TAX
Hong Kong profits tax paid
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of fixed assets
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets
Repayment of shareholders’ loan
Development cost
Acquisition of a subsidiary, net
11 (a)
Disposal of subsidiaries
Net cash outflow from investing activities
NET CASH (OUTFLOW) INFLOW BEFORE
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issue of new shares
Share issue expenses
Repayment of bank loans
Repayment of other loans
Repayment of obligations under finance leases
Net cash inflow from financing activities
Unaudited
Six months ended
30th September
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(8,716)
36,977
265
94
(1,787)
(3,175)
(1,522)
(3,081)

(100)
(1,673)
(355)
248

(3,789)

(6,928)

(15,557)


(701)
(27,699)
(1,056)
(37,937)
32,740
28,800
45,500

(603)
(457)
(6,698)

(3,259)
(129)

28,214
34,940

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (CONTINUED)

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes, net
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF PERIOD
ANALYSIS OF BALANCES OF CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and bank balances
Bank overdrafts
Trust receipt loans
Other loans
Bank loans
Unaudited
Six months ended
30th September
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(9,723)
67,680
(16,848)
(98,946)
(170)

(26,741)
(31,266)
17,567
2,652
(1,849)
(18,009)

(5,766)
(37,742)

(4,717)
(10,143)
(26,741)
(31,266)

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

1. Principal accounting policies

These interim financial statements have not been audited by the Company’s auditors but have been reviewed by the Company’s audit committee.

These interim financial statements have complied with Statements of Standard Accounting Practice (“SSAP”) No. 25 “Interim Financial Reporting” issued by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants (“HKSA”) and the disclosure requirements set out in Appendix 16 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”).

The accounting policies and basis of presentation used in the preparation of the interim financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual audited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2001, except that the following new/revised SSAPs have been adopted for the first time in the preparation of the current period’s condensed consolidated financial statements:

SSAP 9 (revised) Events after the Balance Sheet Date SSAP 14 (revised) Leases SSAP 28 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets SSAP 29 Intangible Assets SSAP 30 Business Combinations SSAP 31 Impairment of Assets SSAP 32 Consolidated Financial Statements and Accounting for Investments in Subsidiaries

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2. Segmental information

By activities
Continuing operations
– communication products
– communication software
and services
Discontinued operations
– toy products
By geographical regions
PRC (excluding Hong Kong)
Hong Kong
Europe
United States of America
Others
Turnover
Six months ended
30th September
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
116,820

21,034


472
137,854
472
137,854


10

34

336

92
137,854
472
Contribution to
profit (loss) from
operating activities
Six months ended
30th September
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
11,159

6,578


208,580
17,737
208,580
17,737


236,217

(2,034)

(20,100)

(5,503)
17,737
208,580

3. Discontinued operations

In prior period, the Group’s production facilities in PRC had been seized by court order and the Group had not engaged in any production activities thereafter.

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4. Profit from operating activities

Profit from operating activities is determined after charging and crediting the followings:

Charging:
Depreciation of fixed assets
Operating lease rentals in respect of land and buildings
Exchange losses, net
Amortisation of goodwill
Loss on disposals of fixed assets
Interest on bank loans and overdrafts wholly
repayable within one year
Interest on convertible bonds wholly repayable
within five years
Interest on other loans
Crediting:
Interest income on bank deposits
Unaudited
Six months ended
30th September
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
645
8,281
913
669
209
599
600

69
200
226
2,818
857
2,383
1,341
3,012
265
94
Unaudited
Six months ended
30th September
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
645
8,281
913
669
209
599
600

69
200
226
2,818
857
2,383
1,341
3,012
265
94
94

5. Tax

No provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made as the Group did not generate any assessable profits arising in Hong Kong for the period (2000: Nil).

The amount of taxation charged to the consolidated income statement represents the overseas taxation. (2000: Nil)

6. Earnings per share

(a) Basic earnings per share

The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the unaudited net profit attributable to shareholders for the period of HK$10,219,000 (2000: HK$200,367,000), and the weighted average of 997,379,979 (2000: 485,238,798) ordinary shares in issue during the period.

(b) Diluted earnings per share

The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the unaudited net profit attributable to shareholders for the period of HK$10,219,000. The weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation comprises the 997,379,979 ordinary shares in issue during the period, as used in the basic earnings per share calculation, and the weighted average of 125,577,358 ordinary shares assumed to have been issued at no consideration on the deemed exercise of all options outstanding and all outstanding balance of convertible bonds had been converted into shares during the period.

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The diluted earnings per share for the six months ended 30th September 2000 is not shown because there were no dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

7. Accounts receivable

The Group’s average credit term to trade debtor is 60 days. The aging analysis of accounts receivable is as follows:

As at 30th
September 2001
(Unaudited)
HK$’000
Within 30 days
31,473
Over 30 days but within 90 days
6,050
Over 90 days
22,757
60,280
As at 31st
March 2001
(Audited)
HK$’000
13,230
16,285
10,761
40,276

8. Accounts payable

The aging analysis of accounts payable is as follows:

As at 30th
September 2001
(Unaudited)
HK$’000
Within 180 days
36,083
Over 180 days
1,838
37,921
As at 31st
March 2001
(Audited)
HK$’000

462
462

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9. Share Capital

(a) Shares

Note
Authorised:
Ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each
Beginning of period
Addition
i.
End of period
Issued and fully paid:
Ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each
Beginning of period
Placement of new shares
ii.
Debt conversion
iii.
End of period
No. of shares
’000
1,500,000
1,500,000
3,000,000
891,508
160,000
8,907
1,060,415
HK$’000
150,000
150,000
300,000
89,151
16,000
891
106,042

Notes:

  • (i) On 12th July 2001, the authorised share capital of the Company was increased from 1,500,000,000 to 3,000,000,000 ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each.

  • (ii) On 30th May 2001, the Company announced the placing of 160 million new shares of the Company of HK$0.10 each at a price of HK$0.18 per share. The placing was completed on 5th June 2001 and the cash proceeds therefrom was approximately HK$28.8 million.

  • (iii) During the period, the Company converted certain of its indebtedness into subscription shares and details are as follows:

Date of conversion
Number of
30th May 2001
12th June 2001
22nd August 2001
ordinary shares
Approximate issued price (HK$)
1,600,000
0.305
427,000
1.00
6,880,000
2.10
8,907,000

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(b) Share options

On 3rd August 2001, the Company granted 4,500,000 share options to certain employees of the Group at a consideration of HK$1.00 per grantee under the share option scheme (the “Scheme”) for the subscription of ordinary shares of the Company at a subscription price of HK$0.3672 per share. The share options granted are exercisable up to 2nd August 2011.

On 29th August 2001, the Company granted 92,670,000 share options to certain directors and certain employees of the Group at a consideration of HK$1.00 per grantee under the Scheme for the subscription of ordinary shares of the Company at a subscription price of HK$0.352 per share. The share options granted are exercisable for the period from 1st April 2002 to 28th August 2011.

None of these share options has been exercised since the dates of grant.

10. Reserves

Beginning of period
Premium on issue of shares
Exchange reserve
End of period
Share
premium
HK$’000
288,156
27,335

315,491
Exchange
reserve
HK$’000


235
235
Total
HK$’000
288,156
27,335
235
315,726

11. Notes to condensed consolidated cash flow statement

(a) Acquisition of a subsidiary

During the period, the Group acquired 51% interest in Beijing HollyBridge System Integration Company Limited at a total consideration of HK$16,000,000 in cash. The acquisition during the period contributed approximately HK$443,000 to the group’s cash and cash equivalents.

(b) Major non-cash transaction

During the period, the Company entered into debt-equity conversion agreements with its creditors, leading to a capitalization of the Group’s indebtedness of approximately HK$15,426,000.

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12. Related party transactions

As at the balance sheet date, the Group had the following material related parties balances:

  • (a) Amounts due to a related company was unsecured, non-interest bearing and had no predetermined term of repayment.

  • (b) A director of the Company provided guarantee on other loan of the Group.

13. Commitments

As at 30th September 2001, the Group had the annual commitments payable in the following year under non-cancellable operating leases in respect of land and buildings expiring within:

As at 30th
September 2001
(Unaudited)
HK$’000
One year
391
Two to five years, inclusive
4,129
4,520
As at 31st
March 2001
(Audited)
HK$’000
807
807

14. Contingent liabilities

As at 30th September 2001, the Group provided guarantees in respect of an other loan granted to a disposed subsidiary to the extent of approximately HK$36 million.

15. Post balance sheet events

  • (a) On 2nd November 2001, the Company provided a guarantee to a financial institution for a loan facility provided to a subsidiary to the extent of approximately HK$28 million.

  • (b) On 23rd November 2001, the Group entered into a letter of intent with Shenzhen Venture Capital Co. Ltd. in respect of the proposed subscription of equity interest of Telecom Plus Technology (Shenzhen) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group. The subscription funds will be amounted to approximately HK$19 million.

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IV. INDEBTEDNESS

As at the close of business on 31st March 2002, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this indebtedness statement prior to the printing of this circular, the Enlarged Group had outstanding unsecured bank borrowings of approximately HK$14,151,000, other borrowings of approximately HK$43,151,000, obligations under finance leases of approximately HK$11,314,000 and convertible bonds of approximately HK$21,060,000. Also, as at the same date, the Enlarged Group had provided guarantees in respect of other loans granted to disposed subsidiary to the extent of approximately HK$36,000,000.

Save as aforesaid or as otherwise disclosed herein, and apart from intra-group liabilities, none of the companies comprising the Enlarged Group had outstanding at the close of business on 31st March 2002 any mortgages, charges, debentures or other loan capital, issued and outstanding or agreed to be issued, bank loans or other similar indebtedness, finance lease commitments or other material contingent liabilities.

The Directors confirmed that there has been no material change in the indebtedness and contingent liabilities of the Enlarged Group since 31st March 2002.

V. WORKING CAPITAL

Taking into account the financial resources available to the Enlarged Group, including internally generated funds and the available banking facilities, the Directors are of the opinion that the Enlarged Group will have sufficient working capital for its present requirement.

VI. MATERIAL ACQUISITION

Save as disclosed herein, after 31st March 2001, no member of the Group has acquired or agreed to acquire or is proposing to acquire a business or an interest in the share capital of a company whose profits or assets make or will make a material contribution to the figures in the auditors’ report or next published accounts of the Group.

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I. SUMMARY OF RESULTS

The following is a summary of the results of Dynamic for the three years ended 30th June 2001 and for the six months ended 31st December 2001 as extracted from the published accounts of Dynamic.

Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
HK$’000
Turnover
27,541
Other revenue
133
Profit before (loss) taxation
9,893
Taxation
(648)
Profit (loss) for the year
9,245
Minority interests
(596)
Net profit (loss) for the year
8,649
Distributions

Earnings per share (Hong Kong cents)
– basic
3.95
For
2001
HK$’000
294,593
5,131
30,356
(8,739)
21,617
(556)
21,061
8,764
9.6
Audited
the year ended
30th June
2000
1999
HK$’000
HK$’000
398,771
54,527
2,537
1,502
40,271
(178,530)
(5,089)
(176)
35,182
(178,706)
(567)

34,615
(178,706)
8,764
8,764
15.8
(81.6)

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II. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DYNAMIC

Set out below is an extract from the audited financial statements of the Dynamic for the year ended 30th June 2001 together with the notes thereto.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the year ended 30th June 2001

Notes
Turnover
4
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Other revenue
5
Operating expenses
Written back of impairment
in value of properties under development
Profit from operations
6
Finance costs
7
Share of result of an associate
Profit before taxation
Taxation
9
Profit for the year
Minority interests
Net profit for the year
10
Distributions
11
Earnings per share (Hong Kong cents)
12
– basic
2001
HK$’000
294,593
(241,686)
52,907
5,131
(29,732)
12,447
40,753
(10,397)

30,356
(8,739)
21,617
(556)
21,061
8,764
9.6
2000
HK$’000
398,771
(336,571)
62,200
2,537
(27,307)
9,102
46,532
(6,659)
398
40,271
(5,089)
35,182
(567)
34,615
8,764
15.8

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

At 30th June 2001

Notes
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
13
Investment properties
14
Properties under development
15
Deposit paid to acquire land
use rights
16
Goodwill
17
Investments in associates
19
Investments in securities
20
Current assets
Properties under development
15
Properties held for sale
21
Trade and other receivables
22
Tax recoverable
Bank deposits – pledged
Bank balances and cash
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
23
Pre-sale deposits received
Tax liabilities
Proposed distribution
Bank loans – due within
one year (secured)
24
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
2001
HK$’000
6,962
520,000
325,626
51,064
3,584
421

907,657

86,898
56,382
16
6,117
168,751
318,164
186,863
25,519
117
4,382
15,550
232,431
85,733
993,390
2000
HK$’000
7,642
520,000
311,672
51,064
4,725
421
895,524
184,891
85,259
72,969

53,421
91,570
488,110
264,279
46,591
211
4,382
58,333
373,796
114,314
1,009,838

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Notes
Capital and reserves
Share capital
25
Reserves
27
Minority interests
Non-current liabilities
Bank loans – due after
one year (secured)
24
Amounts due to associates
28
2001
HK$’000
219,104
575,677
794,781
24,016
171,597
2,996
174,593
993,390
2000
HK$’000
219,104
562,389
781,493
23,423
201,926
2,996
204,922
1,009,838

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30th June 2001

1. GENERAL

The Company was incorporated in Bermuda as an exempted company with limited liability and its shares are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”).

The Company acts an investment holding company. The activities of its principal subsidiaries are property investment and development.

2. ADOPTION OF STATEMENT OF STANDARD ACCOUNTING PRACTICE

In the current year, the Group has adopted, for the first time, Statement of Standard Accounting Practice 14 (Revised) “Leases” (“SSAP 14”par (Revised)) issued by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants.

The adoption of SSAP 14 (Revised) has not resulted in any significant changes to the accounting treatment adopted for leases and accordingly, no prior period adjustment has been required. Disclosure for the Group’s leasing arrangements have been modified so as to comply with the new requirements of SSAP 14 (Revised). Comparative amounts have been restated to achieve a consistent presentation.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified for revaluation of certain properties of the Group. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and the principal accounting policies adopted are as follows:

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries made up to 30th June each year.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective dates of acquisition and up to the effective dates of disposal, as appropriate.

All significant inter-company transactions and balances within the Group have been eliminated on consolidation.

Goodwill and capital reserve arising on consolidation

Goodwill arising on consolidation which represents the excess of purchase consideration over the fair value ascribed to the separable net assets at the date of acquisition of a business, is recognised as an asset and amortised on a straight line basis over its estimated useful economic life or ten years, whichever is shorter.

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Capital reserve arising on consolidation which represents the excess of the fair value of separable net assets at the date of acquisition of a business over the purchase consideration, is credited directly to reserves.

On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of unamortised goodwill, or capital reserve previously written off or credited to reserves at the time of acquisition is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.

Revenue recognition

When properties under development are sold, revenue is recognised either when the sale agreement is completed or when the development is completed which is determined by the issuance of the relevant occupation permit, whichever is the later. Deposits and instalments received on properties sold prior to their completion are included in current liabilities.

Rental income, including rental invoiced in advance from properties under operating leases, is recognised on a straight line basis over the lease terms.

Interest income is accrued on a time basis by reference to the principal outstanding and at the interest rate applicable.

Port operations income is recognised when the services are rendered.

Dividend income from investments is recognised when the Group’s right to receive payment has been established.

Investment properties

Investment properties are completed properties which are held for their investment potential, any rental income being negotiated at arm’s length.

Investment properties are stated at their open market values based on professional valuations at the balance sheet date. Any surplus or deficit arising on the revaluation of investment properties is credited or charged to the investment property revaluation reserve unless the balance of this reserve is insufficient to cover a deficit, in which case the excess of the deficit over the balance of the investment property revaluation reserve is charged to the income statement.

Where a deficit has previously been charged to the income statement and a revaluation surplus subsequently arise, this surplus is credited to the income statement to the extent of the deficit previously charged.

On disposal of an investment property, the balance on the investment property revaluation reserve attributable to that property is transferred to income statement.

No depreciation is provided on investment properties except where the unexpired term of the relevant lease is 20 years or less.

Properties under development

Properties under development are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises the cost of land under development, interest, finance charges, professional fees and

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other direct costs attributable to such properties until they reach a marketable state. Net realisable value is calculated at the estimated selling price less all costs to completion and costs of marketing and selling.

Properties under development which are due for completion more than one year from the balance sheet date are shown as non-current assets.

Properties under development which are due for completion within one year from the balance sheet date and are intended to be held for sale will be treated as properties under development and are shown as current assets.

Properties held for sale

Properties held for sale are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes land cost, development costs, borrowing costs capitalised and other direct costs attributable to such properties until they reach a marketable state. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

Subsidiary

A subsidiary is an enterprise in which the Company, directly or indirectly, holds more than half of the issued share capital or controls more than half of the voting power, or where the Company controls the composition of its board of directors or equivalent governing body.

Investments in subsidiaries are included in the Company’s balance sheet at cost, as reduced by any decline in the value of the subsidiary that is other than temporary. Results of subsidiaries are accounted for by the Company on the basis of dividends received or receivable during the year.

Associate

An associate is an enterprise, over which the Group is in a position to exercise significant influence, including participation in financial and operating policy decisions.

The consolidated income statement includes the Group’s share of the postacquisition results of its associates for the year. In the consolidated balance sheet, interests in associates are stated at the Group’s share of the net assets of associates, as reduced by any decline in the value of the associate that is other than temporary.

When the Group transacts with its associates, unrealised profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the relevant associates, except where unrealised losses provide evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

The results of associates are accounted for by the Company on the basis of dividends received and receivable during the year. In the Company’s balance sheet, investments in associates are stated at cost, as reduced by any decline in the value of the associate that is other than temporary.

Investments in securities

Investments in securities are recognised on a trade date basis and are initially measured at cost.

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Investments other than held-to-maturity debt securities are classified as investment securities and other investments.

Investment securities, which are securities held for an identified long-term strategic purpose, are measured at subsequent reporting dates at cost, as reduced by any impairment loss that is other than temporary.

Other investments are measured at fair value, with unrealised gains and losses included in net profit or loss for the period.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less depreciation. The cost of an asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its present working condition and location for its intended use. Expenditure incurred after the assets have been put into operations, such as repairs and maintenance and overhaul costs, is normally charged to the income statement in the period in which it is incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditure has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of the asset, the expenditure is capitalised as an additional cost of the asset.

The gain or loss arising from disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and is recognised in the income statement.

Where the recoverable amount of an asset has declined below its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to reflect the decline in value. In determining the recoverable amount of assets, expected future cash flows are not discounted to their present values.

Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of other property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using the straight line method at the following rates per annum:

Motor vehicles 15% to 20% Plant and machinery, equipment and others 10% to 33.3%

Capitalisation of borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying asset, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are capitalised as part of the cost of those assets. Capitalisation of such borrowing costs ceases when the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing cost capitalised.

All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

Taxation

The charge for taxation is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items which are nonassessable or disallowed. Timing differences arise from the recognition for tax purposes of certain items of income and expense in a different accounting period from that in which they are

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recognised in the financial statements. The tax effect of timing differences, computed under the liability method, is recognised as deferred taxation in the financial statements to the extent that it is probable that a liability or asset will crystallise in the foreseeable future.

Operating leases

Rentals payable on properties under operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight line basis over the terms of the leases.

Foreign currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the rates ruling on the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are re-translated at the rates ruling on the balance sheet date. Gains and losses arising on exchange are dealt with in the income statement.

On consolidation, the financial statements of overseas operations are translated at the rates ruling on the balance sheet date. All exchange differences arising on consolidation are dealt with in the translation reserve.

Retirement benefit scheme

The pension costs charged in the income statement represent the contributions payable in respect of the current year to the Group’s defined contribution scheme.

Cash equivalents

Cash equivalents represent short-term, highly liquid investments which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which were within three months of maturity when acquired; less advances from banks repayable within three months from the date of the advances.

4. TURNOVER

The Group’s turnover and contribution to profit from operations are analysed as follows:

By principal activity:

Property sales
Property rental
Port operation income
Turnover
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
253,017
356,460
34,746
37,388
6,830
4,923
294,593
398,771
Contribution to
profit from operations
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
20,521
29,409
21,124
20,094
(892)
(2,971)
40,753
46,532

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By geographical location of operations:

Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
(“Hong Kong”)
Other regions in the People’s
Republic of China (“PRC”)
Turnover
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
30,433
34,811
264,160
363,960
294,593
398,771
Contribution to
profit from operations
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
16,908
16,765
23,845
29,767
40,753
46,532
Contribution to
profit from operations
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
16,908
16,765
23,845
29,767
40,753
46,532
46,532

5. OTHER REVENUE

Other revenue includes interest income from bank deposits amounted to HK$3,879,000 (2000: HK$1,327,000).

6. PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS

Profit from operations
has been arrived at after
charging (crediting):
Amortisation of goodwill
Auditors’ remuneration
Depreciation
Less: Amount capitalised and
included in properties
under development
Loss on disposal of property,
plant and equipment
Operating lease rentals in respect
of office premises and
staff quarters
Staff costs (including directors’
remuneration shown in note 8(a))
Less: Amount capitalised and
included in properties
under development
2001
HK$’000
1,141
637
1,650
(585)
1,065
7
740
15,666
(7,274)
8,392
2000
HK$’000
1,141
520
1,752
(768
984
27
856
15,445
(4,559
10,886

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APPENDIX II

2001 2000
HK$’000 HK$’000
and after crediting:
Net operating lease rentals received
and receivable
Gross rents from properties 34,746 37,388
Less: Outgoings (4,145) (6,344)
30,601 31,044
Operating lease rentals in respect of directors’ accommodation amounting to HK$420,000 (2000:
HK$420,000) are included under directors’ other emoluments.
7. FINANCE COSTS
2001 2000
HK$’000 HK$’000
Interest on bank borrowings
wholly repayable within
five years 21,286 18,483
Less: Amount capitalised and
included in properties
under development at
capitalization rate of
8.8% (2000: 8.7%) (10,889) (11,824)
10,397 6,659
8. DIRECTORS’ AND EMPLOYEES’ EMOLUMENTS
(a)
Directors’ emoluments
2001 2000
HK$’000 HK$’000
Directors’ fees
Executive
Independent Non-executive 60 60
Other emoluments (Executive Directors):
Salaries and other benefits 1,152 1,150
1,212 1,210

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Emoluments of the directors are within the following bands:

HK$nil to HK$1,000,000
HK$1,000,001 to HK$1,500,000
2001
No. of
Directors
8
1
2000
No. of
Directors
8
1

(b) Employees’ emoluments

The five highest paid individuals included 1 director (2000: 1 director), details of whose emoluments are set out in note 8(a) above. The emoluments of the remaining 4 individuals (2000: 4 individuals) are as follows:

2001 2000
HK$’000 HK$’000
Salaries and other benefits 3,552 3,354
Retirement benefits scheme contributions 105 84
3,657 3,438
Their emoluments are within the following bands:
2001 2000
No. of No. of
employees employees
HK$nil to HK$1,000,000 3 3
HK$1,000,001 to HK$1,500,000 1 1

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9. TAXATION

The tax charge comprises:
Hong Kong Profits Tax
Current year
Underprovision in prior years
PRC Income Tax
Share of taxation of an associate
in the PRC
2001
HK$’000
38

8,701

8,739
2000
HK$’000
236
10
4,813
30
5,089

Hong Kong Profits Tax is calculated at 16% (2000: 16%) of the estimated assessable profits for the year.

PRC Foreign Enterprise Income Tax is calculated at the rates prevailing in the PRC.

Details of the potential deferred tax charge not provided for in the year are set out in note 30.

10. NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

Of the Group’s net profit for the year of HK$21,061,000 (2000: HK$34,615,000), a profit of HK$28,885,000 (2000: a loss of HK$331,000) has been dealt with in the financial statements of the Company.

11. DISTRIBUTIONS

Interim distribution, 2 Hong Kong cents
(2000: 2 Hong Kong cents)
per share, paid
Final distribution, 2 Hong Kong cents
(2000: 2 Hong Kong cents)
per share, proposed
2001
HK$’000
4,382
4,382
8,764
2000
HK$’000
4,382
4,382
8,764

12. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the net profit for the year of HK$21,061,000 (2000: HK$34,615,000) and on the weighted average number of 219,103,681 (2000: 219,103,681) ordinary shares in issue throughout the year.

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13. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

THE GROUP
COST
At 1st July 2000
Exchange realignment
Additions
Disposals
At 30th June 2001
DEPRECIATION
At 1st July 2000
Exchange realignment
Provided for the year
Eliminated on disposals
At 30th June 2001
NET BOOK VALUES
At 30th June 2001
At 30th June 2000
14.
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
VALUATION
At 1st July 2000 and at 30th June 2001
Plant and
machinery,
Motor
equipment
vehicles
and others
Total
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
6,471
19,578
26,049
5
25
30

982
982

(95)
(95)
6,476
20,490
26,966
5,130
13,277
18,407
5
14
19
397
1,253
1,650

(72)
(72)
5,532
14,472
20,004
944
6,018
6,962
1,341
6,301
7,642
THE GROUP
2001
HK$’000
520,000

The investment properties of the Group are situated in Hong Kong and are held under medium-term leases. They were revalued at 30th June 2001 on an open market, existing use basis by Knight Frank, Chartered Surveyors at an aggregate value of HK$520,000,000. The investment properties are held for use under operating leases for the periods of one to three years some with renewal options given to the leases for further periods not exceeding two years.

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As at the balance sheet date, the future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following period is:

Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year but not
later than 5 years
Total
Details of investment properties are set out on page 71.
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
23,942
20,126
5,994
12,462
29,936
32,588
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
23,942
20,126
5,994
12,462
29,936
32,588
32,588

15. PROPERTIES UNDER DEVELOPMENT

COST
At beginning of the year
Exchange realignment
Additions
Arising on acquisition of a subsidiary
Interest capitalised
Written back of impairment in value
of properties under development
Less: Completed and transferred
to properties held for sale
At end of the year
Shown in the balance sheet as:
Non-current assets
Current assets
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
496,563
492,000
655
2,316
43,737
383,319

17,073
10,889
11,824
12,447
9,102
564,291
915,634
(238,665)
(419,071)
325,626
496,563
325,626
311,672

184,891
325,626
496,563
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
496,563
492,000
655
2,316
43,737
383,319

17,073
10,889
11,824
12,447
9,102
564,291
915,634
(238,665)
(419,071)
325,626
496,563
325,626
311,672

184,891
325,626
496,563
915,634
(419,071)
496,563
311,672
184,891
496,563

The properties under development are situated in the PRC with a land use right certificate of up to 70 years commencing on 19th October 1995. Details of the properties under development are set out on page 70.

Included in the properties under development is an amount of HK$15,830,000 (2000: HK$20,948,000) being interest capitalised in the account.

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16. DEPOSIT PAID TO ACQUIRE LAND USE RIGHTS

The amount represents the payment of deposit to acquire the land use rights in Tung Kok Tau, Shekou, Shenzhen, The PRC. According to the land use rights contract dated 18th November 1999 entered into between an 80% equity owned subsidiary of the Company, Shenzhen Zhen Wah Harbour Enterprises Ltd. (“Zhen Wah”) and Shenzhen Land Administration Bureau (“Land Bureau”), Zhen Wah was required to settle the outstanding amount of RMB155,801,760 on 3rd November 2000. However, as the Group started negotiations with the Chinese joint venture partner for the acquisition of the full control on real estates development in Tung Kok Tau, Zhen Wah applied for the extension of the outstanding payment. In the opinion of Directors, the final payment will be resolved with Land Bureau soon.

17. GOODWILL

THE GROUP
HK$’000
COST
At 1st July 2000 and 30th June 2001 13,704
AMORTISATION
At 1st July 2000 8,979
Provided for the year 1,141
At 30th June 2001 10,120
NET BOOK VALUES
At 30th June 2001 3,584
At 30th June 2000 4,725

18. INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

Unlisted shares, at cost
Less: Provision for impairment loss
Amounts due from subsidiaries
Less: Provision
THE COMPANY
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
239,663
239,663
(239,663)
(239,663)


819,075
798,754
(144,481)
(144,481)
674,594
654,273
THE COMPANY
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
239,663
239,663
(239,663)
(239,663)


819,075
798,754
(144,481)
(144,481)
674,594
654,273
798,754
(144,481)
654,273

Particulars of the principal subsidiaries are set out in note 40.

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19. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

Share of net assets
Amounts due from associates
Less: Provision for amounts due from associates
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
421
421
12,530
12,530
12,951
12,951
(12,530)
(12,530)
421
421
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
421
421
12,530
12,530
12,951
12,951
(12,530)
(12,530)
421
421
12,951
(12,530)
421

20. INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES

Unlisted shares, at cost
Less: Impairment loss recognised
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
334
334
(334)
(334)

THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
334
334
(334)
(334)

21. PROPERTIES HELD FOR SALE

The properties held for sale are situated in the PRC, held under long lease and stated at cost.

22. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

At 30th June 2001, the balance of trade and other receivables included trade receivables of HK$21,586,000 (2000: HK$32,122,000). For property sales, the Group allows an average credit period of 30 days to its customers. Rentals receivable from tenants and service income receivables from customers’ are payable on presentation of invoices. The aged analysis of trade receivable is as follows:

0–60 days
61–90 days
>90 days
2001
HK$’000
13,843
797
6,946
21,586
2000
HK$’000
25,479
561
6,082
32,122

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23. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

At 30th June 2001, the balance of trade and other payables included trade payables of HK$125,014,000 (2000: HK$212,668,000). The aged analysis of trade payables is as follows:

0–60 days
61–90 days
>90 days
2001
HK$’000
46,991
551
77,472
125,014
2000
HK$’000
203,747

8,921
212,668

24. BANK LOANS

Bank loans, secured
The bank loans are repayable as follows:
Within one year or on demand
More than one year, but not exceeding two years
More than two years, but not exceeding five years
Less: Amount repayable within
one year shown under current liabilities
Amount due after one year
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
187,147
260,259
15,550
58,333
34,300
77,350
137,297
124,576
187,147
260,259
(15,550)
(58,333
171,597
201,926
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
187,147
260,259
15,550
58,333
34,300
77,350
137,297
124,576
187,147
260,259
(15,550)
(58,333
171,597
201,926
260,259
(58,333
201,926

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25. SHARE CAPITAL

Number
2001
Ordinary shares of HK$1.00 each
Authorised
300,000,000
Issued
219,103,681
of shares
2000
300,000,000
219,103,681
Share
2001
HK$’000
300,000
219,104
capital
2000
HK$’000
300,000
219,104

There was no movement in share capital for both years ended 30th June.

26. SHARE OPTION SCHEME

Pursuant to a special general meeting on 23rd March 1992, shareholders of the Company approved a share option scheme which allows the directors to grant full-time employees (including executive directors) options to subscribe for the Company’s ordinary shares at a price equal to 80% of the average closing prices of the shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the last five business days immediately preceding the date of grant of the option or the nominal value of the shares, whichever is the greater.

On 18th September 1995, in accordance with the provisions of the share option scheme, certain directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries were granted options to subscribe for a total of 8,410,000 ordinary shares of HK$1.00 each at an initial subscription price of HK$1.224 per share. All these options were exercised or lapsed in prior years.

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27. RESERVES

THE GROUP
At 1st July 1999
Exchange adjustment
Reserve on acquisition
of a subsidiary
Net profit for the year
Transfer
Distributions
At 30th June 2000
Exchange adjustment
Net profit for the year
Transfer
Distributions
At 30th June 2001
Share
Capital
premium Contributed
reserve on

account
surplus consolidation
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
426,608
55,018
5,115





1,538









426,608
55,018
6,653












426,608
55,018
6,653
Capital
redemption
Translation
reserve
reserve
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,644
(4,874)

1,173








1,644
(3,701)

991






1,644
(2,710)
Statutory
reserve
HK$’000




448

448


94

542
Retained
profits
HK$’000
50,316


34,615
(448)
(8,764)
75,719

21,061
(94)
(8,764)
87,922
Total
HK$’000
533,827
1,173
1,538
34,615

(8,764)
562,389
991
21,061

(8,764)
575,677

Included in the above are the following Group’s share of post-acquisition reserves of the associates:

THE GROUP
At 1st July 1999
Reclassification to
subsidiaries
Net profit for the year
At 30th June 2000 and 2001
Translation
reserve
HK$’000
(9,413)
9,413

Retained
profits
HK$’000
2,265

368
2,633
Total
HK$’000
(7,148)
9,413
368
2,633

The contributed surplus of the Group arose from the difference between the aggregate amount of the then share capital, share premium, general reserve and accumulated losses of the Group, and the nominal amount of the Company’s shares issued for the acquisition, net of distributions paid by the Company.

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The statutory reserves transferred from retained profits are required by the relevant PRC laws and regulations applicable to the Group’s PRC subsidiaries.

THE COMPANY
At 1st July 1999
Net loss for the year
Distributions
At 30th June 2000
Net profit for the year
Distributions
At 30th June 2001
Share
premium
HK$’000
426,608


426,608


426,608
Contributed
surplus
HK$’000
29,375

(8,764)
20,611

(8,764)
11,847
(Accumulated
Capital
losses)/
redemption
Retained
reserve
profit
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,644
(19,246)

(331)


1,644
(19,577)

28,885


1,644
9,308
Total
HK$’000
438,381
(331)
(8,764)
429,286
28,885
(8,764)
449,407

The contributed surplus of the Company arose from the difference between the consolidated net assets of the Company’s subsidiaries at the date when they were acquired by the Company and the nominal amount of the Company’s shares issued for the acquisition, net of distributions made by the Company. Under the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda (as amended), contributed surplus of a company is available for distribution. However, the Company cannot declare or pay a dividend, or make a distribution out of contributed surplus if:

  • (a) it is, or would after the payment be, unable to pay its liabilities as they become due; or

  • (b) the realisable value of its assets would thereby be less than the aggregate of its liabilities and its issued share capital and share premium accounts.

In the opinion of the Directors, the Company’s reserves available for distribution to shareholders were as follows:

Contributed surplus
Retained profit (Accumulated losses)
2001
HK$’000
11,847
9,308
21,155
2000
HK$’000
20,611
(19,577)
1,034

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28. AMOUNTS DUE TO ASSOCIATES

The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed term of repayment. Repayment of the amounts will not be demanded within next twelve months from the balance sheet date. Accordingly, the amounts are shown as non-current.

29. AMOUNTS DUE TO SUBSIDIARIES

The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed term of repayment. Repayment of the amounts will not be demanded within next twelve months from the balance sheet date. Accordingly, the amounts are shown as non-current.

30. DEFERRED TAXATION

The major components of unprovided deferred tax charge (credit) for the year are as follows:

Tax effect of timing differences arising from:
Difference between tax depreciation allowances
and depreciation charged in the financial statements
Tax losses arising
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
227
267
(1,448)
(1,598)
(1,221)
(1,331)

At the balance sheet date, the major components of potential deferred tax liabilities (assets) not recognised in the financial statements are as follows:

Tax effect of timing differences attributable to:
Difference between tax depreciation allowances and
depreciation charged in the financial statements
Unutilised tax losses
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
16,044
15,817
(8,759)
(7,311)
7,285
8,506

Included in the unutilised tax losses was a tax loss arising from additional depreciation allowance granted by the Inland Revenue Department (“IRD”) in respect of the building portion of the investment properties. Such building portion of the investment properties was accounted for as an operating asset for tax purposes by the IRD.

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Deferred tax has not been provided as the above timing differences are mainly attributed to the Group’s investment properties. Currently, the Group has no intention of disposing of the investment properties. Accordingly, the net deferred tax liabilities would not crystallise in the foreseeable future.

31. RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit before taxation
Written back of impairment in value of
properties under development
Share of result of an associate
Interest income
Interest expenses
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation
Amortisation of goodwill
Provision for impairment in value of investments in securities
Decrease in properties held for sale
Increase in deposit paid to acquire land use rights
Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables
(Decrease) increase in trade and other payables
Decrease in pre-sales deposits received
Exchange realignment
Net cash inflow from operating activities
2001
HK$’000
30,356
(12,447)

(3,879)
10,397
7
1,065
1,141

237,026

16,544
(77,121)
(21,072)
242
182,259
2000
HK$’000
40,271
(9,102)
(398)
(1,327)
6,659
27
984
1,141
331
333,812
(51,064)
(38,251)
242,653
(99,105)
(517)
426,114

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32. PURCHASE OF A SUBSIDIARY

In 2000, the registered capital of Zhen Wah was increased by approximately HK$30,670,000 and the Group subscribed these additional 31% equity interest of Zhen Wah. As a result, Zhen Wah became a subsidiary of the Group. This acquisition has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The amount of reserve arising as a result of the acquisition was approximately HK$1,538,000. The loss after taxation of Zhen Wah included in the consolidated income statement for the year ended 30th June 2000 amounted to approximately HK$2,212,000.

NET ASSETS ACQUIRED
Property, plant and equipment
Properties under development
Trade and other receivables
Bank balances and cash
Trade and other payables
Amount due to the intermediate
holding company
Taxation
Bank loan
Exchange reserve
Minority interests
Capital reserve
SATISFIED BY
Reclassification from
interests in associates
Bank balances and cash acquired
2001
HK$’000














2000
HK$’000
5,980
17,073
26,374
4,343
(4,787)
(22,786)
(39)
(1,270)
(50)
(11,120)
13,718
(1,538)
12,180
12,180
4,343

The subsidiary acquired in 2000 contributed approximately HK$2,245,000 to the Group’s net operating cash flows, paid approximately HK$1,469,000 in respect of servicing of finance, paid approximately HK$158,000 in respect of taxation, utilised approximately HK$51,937,000 for investing activities and raised approximately HK$31,687,000 in respect of financing activities.

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33. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN FINANCING DURING THE YEAR

At 1st July 1999
New bank loan raised
Loan acquired through a subsidiary
Repayments of amounts borrowed
At 30th June 2000
Exchange realignment
New bank loan raised
Repayments of amounts borrowed
At 30th June 2001
34.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Bank loans
HK$’000
183,664
96,126
1,270
(20,801
260,259
56
6,997
(80,165
187,147
Guarantees given to financial institutions in
respect of banking facilities granted to subsidiaries
THE COMPANY
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
209,647
271,949

The extent of such facilities utilised and unutilised by the subsidiaries at 30th June 2001 amounted to approximately HK$187,147,000 (2000: HK$260,259,000) and HK$22,500,000 (2000: HK$11,690,000), respectively.

35. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

Capital expenditure contracted for but not provided in the
financial statements for the construction and other fees
to be paid in respect of properties under development
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
162,779
162,585

The Company did not have any significant capital commitments at the balance sheet date.

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36. LEASE COMMITMENTS

At the balance sheet date, the Group had the total of future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases in respect of rented premises as follows:

Within one year
In the second to fifth year, inclusive
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,147
639
524
43
1,671
682
THE GROUP
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,147
639
524
43
1,671
682
682

The Company did not have any operating lease commitments at the balance sheet date.

37. RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEME

Prior to 1st December 2000, the Group operated a defined contribution retirement benefit scheme (“Defined Contribution Scheme”) for its qualifying employees in Hong Kong. The assets of the scheme were held separately from those of the Group in funds under the control of an independent trustee. Where there are employees who leave the Defined Contribution Scheme prior to vesting fully in the contributions, the amount of the forfeited contributions would be used to reduce future contributions payable by the Group.

With effective from 1st December 2000, the Group has joined a Mandatory Provident Fund scheme (“MPF Scheme”) for all employees in Hong Kong. The MPF scheme is registered with the Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme Authority under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance. The assets of the MPF scheme are held separately from those of the Group in funds under the control of an independent trustee. Under the rule of the MPF Scheme, the employer and its employees are each required to make contributions to the scheme at rate specified in the rules. No forfeited contribution is available to reduce the contribution payable in the future years by the employer.

The retirement benefit scheme contributions arising from the Defined Contribution Scheme and the MPF Scheme charged to the income statement represent contributions payable to the funds by the Group at rates specified in the rules of the schemes.

During the year, retirement benefits contributions charged to income statement, net of forfeited contribution of Nil (2000: Nil) are HK$532,144 (2000: HK$441,000).

At 30th June 2001, the total amount of forfeited contributions which arose upon employees leaving the Defined Contribution Scheme and which are available to reduce the contributions payable by the Group in the future years were HK$40,108 (2000: HK$1,663).

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38. PLEDGE OF ASSETS

At 30th June 2001, the Group has pledged certain of its assets, including bank deposits of HK$6,117,000 (2000: HK$53,421,000) and investment properties with an aggregate carrying value of HK$520,000,000 (2000: HK$520,000,000) and floating charge on its rental income from its investment properties to the banks to secure general banking facilities granted to the Group.

39. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year, the Group has entered into the following transactions with related parties in which certain Directors have common significant influence:

2001 2000
HK$’000 HK$’000
Rental income received_(note 1)_ 440 635
Rental and management fees paid_(note 1)_ 1,507 1,525
Consultancy service fees paid_(note 1)_ 984 984

The outstanding balances with these related parties at 30th June 2001 are as follows:

Amounts due from related parties included
in trade and other receivables_(note 2)
Amounts due to related parties included
in trade and other payables
(note 2)_
2001
HK$’000
3,067
998
2000
HK$’000
1,880
1,084

Notes:

  1. The transactions were carried out based on the contractual agreements made between both parties.

  2. The amounts are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

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40. PARTICULARS OF PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES

Particulars of principal subsidiaries at 30th June 2001 are as follows:

Proportion of
Place of Issued and nominal value of
incorporation/ paid up issued/registered
registration/ share capital/ capital held by
Name of subsidiary operation registered capital the Company Principal activities
Ordinary Others
Ardent Enterprises Hong Kong HK$1,200 100% Investment holding
Limited
Beijing Longfast Property The PRC US$29,500,000 98% Property investment
Development Co., Ltd. (note 1) and development
Billion Stock Investment Hong Kong HK$2 100% Provision of
Limited nominee services
Broad Capital Investments British Virgin US$1 100% Investment holding
Limited Islands
Caldonny Limited Hong Kong HK$7,001,000 100% Investment holding
Duraco Company Limited Hong Kong HK$200 100% Investment holding
Dynamic (B.V.I.) Limited British Virgin US$50,000 100% Investment holding
Islands
Dynamic Finance Limited Hong Kong HK$10,000 100% Financing
Dynamic Management British Virgin HK$7 100% Financing
(Beijing) Limited Islands
Dynamic Management Hong Kong HK$2 100% Provision of
Services Limited management
services
Dynamic (Nominees) Hong Kong HK$2 100% Provision of
Limited management
services
Dynamic Real Estate British Virgin US$1 100% Management
(China) Management Islands consultancy
Consultancy Limited

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Proportion of
Place of Issued and nominal value of
incorporation/ paid up issued/registered
registration/ share capital/ capital held by
Name of subsidiary operation registered capital the Company Principal activities
Ordinary Others
Glory Diamond Inc. British Virgin US$10 100% Investment holding
Islands
Harvic Investment Limited Hong Kong HK$2 100% Investment holding
Kiu Miles Company Limited Hong Kong HK$2 100% Investment holding
Kwong Lung Company, Hong Kong HK$3,466,400 100% Provision of
Limited nominee services
Pearlway Investments British Virgin US$1 100% Investment holding
Limited Islands
Prime Selection Investment Hong Kong HK$2 100% Investment holding
Limited
Shenzhen Zhen Wah Harbour The PRC RMB53,550,000 80% Port operations
Enterprises Ltd.
Strong Way Investment Hong Kong HK$10,000 100% Investment holding
Limited
Yonderille Developments Hong Kong HK$40,000 100% Property investment
Limited

Notes:

  1. Beijing Longfast Property Development Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Longfast”) had a registered capital of US$30,000,000. The amount of US$29,500,000 disclosed above represents capital paid by the Group up to 30th June 2001. However, the Group’s entitlement to share the profit in Beijing Longfast was agreed to be 95%.

  2. Other than Dynamic (B.V.I.) Limited and Glory Diamond Inc., which were wholly-owned directly by the Company, all subsidiaries were held by the Company indirectly.

  3. The above table lists the subsidiaries of the Company which, in the opinion of the directors, principally affected the results or assets of the Group. To give details of other subsidiaries would, in the opinion of the directors, result in particulars of excessive length.

  4. None of the subsidiaries had any loan capital outstanding at the end of the year, or at any time during the year.

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III. UNAUDITED INTERIM REPORT OF DYNAMIC

The following is a summary of the unaudited consolidated results of Dynamic for the six months ended 31st December 2001 as taken from its interim report.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the six months ended 31st December 2001

Notes
Turnover
2
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Other revenue
3
Operating expenses
Profit from operations
Finance costs
Profit before taxation
Taxation
5
Profit for the period
Minority interests
Net profit for the period
Distribution
6
Earnings per share (Hong Kong cents)
7
– basic
Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
27,541
223,505
(8,232)
(193,150)
19,309
30,355
133
1,083
(8,043)
(9,603)
11,399
21,835
(1,506)
(4,409)
9,893
17,426
(648)
(4,309)
9,245
13,117
(596)
(673)
8,649
12,444


3.95
5.68

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

At 31st December 2001

Note
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Properties under development
Deposit paid to acquire land use rights
Goodwill
Investments in associates
Current assets
Properties held for sale
Trade and other receivables
8
Tax recoverable
Bank deposits – pledged
Bank balances and cash
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
9
Pre-sale deposits received
Tax liabilities
Bank loans – due within one year (secured)
10
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Capital and reserves
Share capital
11
Reserves
13
Minority interests
Non-current liabilities
Bank loans – due after one year (secured)
10
Amounts due to associates
Unaudited
At 31st
December
2001
HK$’000
8,407
520,000
383,082
51,093
3,013
421
966,016
81,604
54,577
216
6,102
126,659
269,158
148,604
72,694
136
37,050
258,484
10,674
976,690
219,104
583,895
802,999
24,598
146,097
2,996
149,093
976,690
Audited
At 30th
June
2001
HK$’000
6,962
520,000
325,626
51,064
3,584
421
907,657
86,898
56,382
16
6,117
168,751
318,164
186,863
25,519
117
15,550
228,049
90,115
997,772
219,104
580,059
799,163
24,016
171,597
2,996
174,593
997,772

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APPENDIX II

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These unaudited condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Appendix 16 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the Statement of Standard Accounting Practice No. 25 ‘‘interim financial reporting’’ issued by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those adopted in the annual financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30th June 2001 except for the change in accounting policy with respect to dividend recognition.

In prior periods, dividends/distributions proposed or declared after the balance sheet date in respect of an accounting period were recognised as a liability at the balance sheet date. In order to comply with the Statement of Standard Accounting Practice No. 9 (revised) ‘‘events after the balance sheet date’’, the Group does not recognise a liability for dividends/distributions in the accounting period in which they are declared or proposed and approved by shareholders. The new accounting policy has been adopted retrospectively, with the retained profits as at 1st July 2001 adjusted for the amounts relating to final distribution declared for the year ended 30th June 2001.

The condensed financial statements of the Group for the six months ended 31st December 2001 are unaudited and have been reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Company. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current basis of presentation.

2. TURNOVER

The Company acts as an investment holding company. The activities of its principal subsidiaries are property investment and development. The Group’s turnover and contribution to profit from operations for the period under review are analysed as follows:

By principal activity:

Property sales
Property rental
Port operation income
Contribution to
profit from
Turnover
operations
Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
2000
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
6,966
203,522
1,258
12,693
15,313
15,247
8,826
7,715
5,262
4,736
1,315
1,427
27,541
223,505
11,399
21,835
Contribution to
profit from
Turnover
operations
Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
2000
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
6,966
203,522
1,258
12,693
15,313
15,247
8,826
7,715
5,262
4,736
1,315
1,427
27,541
223,505
11,399
21,835
21,835

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By geographical location of operations:

Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (‘‘Hong Kong’’)
Other regions in the People’s
Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’)
Contribution to
profit from
Turnover
operations
Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
2000
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
15,313
15,247
8,826
7,715
12,228
208,258
2,573
14,120
27,541
223,505
11,399
21,835
Contribution to
profit from
Turnover
operations
Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
2000
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
15,313
15,247
8,826
7,715
12,228
208,258
2,573
14,120
27,541
223,505
11,399
21,835
21,835

Interest income has been reclassified from turnover to other revenue in the previous corresponding period.

3. OTHER REVENUE

Other revenue includes interest income from bank deposits for the six months ended 31st December 2001 amounted to HK$85,000 (2000: HK$1,045,000).

4. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

Profit from operations has been arrived at after
charging (crediting):
Amortisation of goodwill
Depreciation
Less: Amount capitalised and included in properties
under development
Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
571
571
734
155
(233)
(39
501
116
Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
571
571
734
155
(233)
(39
501
116
116

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APPENDIX II

5. TAXATION

The tax charge comprises:
PRC Income Tax
Unaudited
Six months ended
31st December
2001
2000
HK$’000
HK$’000
648
4,309

No Hong Kong Profits Tax is provided as there is no estimated assessable profit for 2001. No Hong Kong Profits Tax was payable in 2000 since the assessable profit was wholly absorbed by the tax relief brought forward.

PRC Foreign Enterprise Income Tax is calculated at the rates prevailing in the PRC.

6. DISTRIBUTION

On 17th January 2002, a distribution of 2 Hong Kong cents (2000: 2 Hong Kong cents) per share was paid to the Company’s shareholders as a final distribution for the year ended 30th June 2001.

The Directors have declared an interim distribution of 2 Hong Kong cents (2000: 2 Hong Kong cents) per share for the six months ended 31st December 2001 to all shareholders whose names appear on the register of members of the Company on 26th April 2002.

7. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the net profit for the period of HK$8,649,000 (2000: HK$12,444,000) and on the weighted average number of 219,103,681 (2000: 219,103,681) ordinary shares in issue throughout the period.

No diluted earnings per share is shown as there is no dilutive effect on the earnings per share.

8. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

At 31st December 2001, the balance of trade and other receivables included trade receivables of HK$15,954,000 (30th June 2001: HK$21,586,000). For property sales, the Group allows an average credit period of 30 days to its customers. Rentals receivable from tenants and service income receivables from customers are payable on presentation of invoices.

The aging analysis of trade receivables at the reporting date is as follows:

0 – 60 days
61 – 90 days
>90 days
Unaudited
At 31st
December
2001
HK$’000
8,496
1,791
5,667
15,954
Audited
At 30th
June
2001
HK$’000
13,843
797
6,946
21,586

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9. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

At 31st December 2001, the balance of trade and other payables included trade payables of HK$96,944,000 (30th June 2001: HK$125,014,000).

The aging analysis of trade payables at the reporting date is as follows:

0 – 60 days
61 – 90 days
>90 days
10.
BANK LOANS
Bank loans, secured
The bank loans are repayable as follows:
Within one year or on demand
More than one year, but not exceeding two years
More than two years, but not exceeding five years
Less: Amount repayable within one year shown
under current liabilities
Amount due after one year
Unaudited
At 31st
December
2001
HK$’000
43,189
198
53,557
96,944
Unaudited
At 31st
December
2001
HK$’000
183,147
37,050
146,097

183,147
(37,050)
146,097
Audited
At 30th
June
2001
HK$’000
46,991
551
77,472
125,014
Audited
At 30th
June
2001
HK$’000
187,147
15,550
34,300
137,297
187,147
(15,550)
171,597

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11. SHARE CAPITAL

Ordinary shares of HK$1.00 each
Authorised
Issued
Number of Shares
Unaudited
Audited
At 31st
At 30th
December
June
2001
2001
300,000,000
300,000,000
219,103,681
219,103,681
Share Capital
Unaudited
Audited
At 31st
At 30th
December
June
2001
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
300,000
300,000
219,104
219,104
Share Capital
Unaudited
Audited
At 31st
At 30th
December
June
2001
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
300,000
300,000
219,104
219,104
219,104

12. SHARE OPTION SCHEME

Pursuant to the Company’s ordinary resolution passed on 21st December 2001, shareholders of the Company approved termination of the Company’s share option scheme adopted on 23rd March 1992 (‘‘Previous Scheme’’) and adoption of a new share option scheme (‘‘New Scheme’’), which allows the Directors to grant eligible participants as defined in the New Scheme including, inter alia, employees and Directors of the Group options to subscribe for the Company’s ordinary shares at a price, which shall not be less than the highest of:

  • (a) the closing price of the Company’s share as quoted on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on the date of grant;

  • (b) an amount equivalent to the average closing price of the Company’s share as quoted on such Exchange for the 5 business days immediately preceding the date of grant; or

  • (c) the nominal value of the Company’s share.

No value of option is disclosed as no share option has been granted under the New Scheme since adoption nor was outstanding under the Previous Scheme as at 31st December 2001.

13. RESERVES

THE GROUP
At 30th June 2001
(audited)
As originally stated
Prior period
adjustment
Restated
Exchange adjustment
Net profit for the period
Distribution
At 31st December
2001 (unaudited)
Share
Capital
Capital
premium Contributed
reserve on
redemption
Translation
account
surplus consolidation
reserve
reserve
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
426,608
55,018
6,653
1,644
(2,710)





426,608
55,018
6,653
1,644
(2,710)




(431)










426,608
55,018
6,653
1,644
(3,141)
Statutory
reserve
HK$’000
542

542



542
Retained
profits
HK$’000
87,922
4,382
92,304

8,649
(4,382)
96,571
Total
HK$’000
575,677
4,382
580,059
(431)
8,649
(4,382)
583,895

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14. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Guarantees given to financial institutions in
respect of banking facilities granted to
subsidiaries
15.
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Capital expenditure contracted for but not provided
in the financial statements for the construction
and other fees to be paid in respect of
properties under development
The Company
Unaudited
Audited
At 31st
At 30th
December
June
2001
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
202,147
209,647
Unaudited
Audited
At 31st
At 30th
December
June
2001
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
162,677
162,779
The Company
Unaudited
Audited
At 31st
At 30th
December
June
2001
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
202,147
209,647
Unaudited
Audited
At 31st
At 30th
December
June
2001
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
162,677
162,779
Audited
At 30th
June
2001
HK$’000
162,779

16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the period, the Group has entered into the following transactions with related parties in which certain Directors have common significant influence:

Unaudited
Six month ended
31st December
2001 2000
HK$’000 HK$’000
Rental income received_(Note 1)_ 195 169
Rental and management fees paid_(Note 1)_ 719 550
Consultancy service fees paid_(Note 1)_ 500 492

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The outstanding balances with these related parties at 31st December 2001 were as follows:

Amounts due from related parties included in
trade and other receivables_(Note 2)
Amounts due to related parties included in
trade and other payables
(Note 2)_
Unaudited
At 31st
December
2001
HK$’000
4,895
1,365
Audited
At 30th
June
2001
HK$’000
3,067
998

Notes:

  1. The transactions were carried out based on the contractual agreements made between both parties.

  2. The amounts are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

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31st May 2002

The Directors Telecom Plus Holdings Limited Unit 01A, 24th Floor Bank of America Tower 12 Harcourt Road Central Hong Kong

Dear Sirs,

Pursuant to a conditional sale and purchase agreement entered into on 22nd April 2002 (the “Agreement”), as described more fully in the section headed “Details of the Glory Choice S&P Agreement” in the circular of Telecom Plus Holdings Limited (“TPHL”) dated 31st May 2002 (the “Circular”), all the shareholders of Glory Choice Investments Limited (the “Company”) have agreed to sell and Telecom Plus Technology Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of TPHL, has conditionally agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of the Company at a consideration of HK$44,000,000 (the “Glory Choice Acquisition”).

We set out below our report on the financial information relating to the Company and Glory Choice Subsidiaries as defined below (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Glory Choice Group”) for inclusion in the Circular, as if the group structure of the Company upon completion of the Glory Choice Acquisition had been in existence for each of the three years ended 31st March 2002 (the “Relevant Periods”).

The Company was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on 2nd January 2002. The principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The Company will become the holding

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APPENDIX III

company of the following companies (“Glory Choice Subsidiaries”) upon completion of the Glory Choice Acquisition:

Country Attributable equity
and date of Registered interest to be held
Name registration capital by the Company Principal activities
(Note i)
廣州保利威科技有限公司 The People’s Republic Paid up 100% Investment holding
Guangzhou Polywise of China (“PRC”) HK$10,000,000
Technology Limited 4th September 2001
(“Polywise”)
廣州保利網絡科技有限公司 PRC Paid up 50% Engaged in the design,
Guangzhou Poly Network 13th July 2000 RMB6,000,000 (note ii) technical consultation
Technology Limited and maintenance on
(“Poly Network”) network and system
integration business
北京暢然信息技術有限公司 PRC Paid up 100% Provision of application
Beijing Chang-Ran I.T. 16th September 1998 RMB1,000,000 software system
Co. Ltd. (“Changran”)

Notes:

  • (i) Upon completion of the Glory Choice Acquisition, the Company will directly hold the equity interests in Polywise and Changran. Poly Network will be held by the Company indirectly through Polywise.

  • (ii) Although the Company will only have a 50% attributable equity interest in Poly Network, it is accounted for as a subsidiary in the financial information set out in this report since the Company will have the ability to appoint the majority of the board of directors of Poly Network.

No audited financial statements have been prepared for the Company since its date of incorporation as it was incorporated in a country where there is no statutory audit requirement. In addition, no audited financial statements were prepared for Changran and Polywise since their respective dates of registration as there are no such statutory requirements.

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The statutory financial statements of Poly Network were prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting rules and financial regulations in the PRC. Guangzhou Orient Certified Public Accountants Co., Ltd. 廣州東方會計師事務所有限公司 have acted as auditor of Poly Network for the year ended 31st December 2000 and 2001.

For the purpose of this report, we have undertaken our own independent audits of the management accounts (the “Underlying Financial Statements”), prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong, of the companies comprising the Glory Choice Group for the Relevant Periods, or since their respective dates of incorporation or registration to 31st March 2002, where this is a shorter period, in accordance with the Statements of Auditing Standards issued by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants. We have examined the Underlying Financial Statements in accordance with the Auditing Guideline “Prospectuses and the Reporting Accountant” issued by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants.

The financial information of the Glory Choice Group for the Relevant Periods set out in this report has been prepared from the Underlying Financial Statements, on the basis set out in note 1 to the financial information.

The Underlying Financial Statements are the responsibilities of the directors of those companies who approve their issue. The directors of TPHL are responsible for the contents of the Circular in which this report is included. It is our responsibilities to compile the financial information set out in this report from the Underlying Financial Statements, to form an opinion on the financial information and to report our opinion to you.

In our opinion, on the basis of presentation set out in note 1 to the financial information, the financial information give, for the purpose of this report, a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Glory Choice Group as at 31st March 2000, 2001 and 2002 and of the results and cash flows of the Glory Choice Group for the Relevant Periods.

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APPENDIX III

I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

COMBINED INCOME STATEMENTS

NOTES
Turnover
3
Direct operating costs
Gross profit
Other revenue
Gain on disposal of other investment
Administrative expenses
Distribution expenses
Profit (loss) before taxation
4
Taxation
6
Profit (loss) before minority interests
Minority interests
Net profit (loss) for the year
15
Earnings (loss) per share
7
Year ended 31st
2000
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
697

(38)

659

5
16


(177)
(1,041)

(142)
487
(1,167)


487
(1,167)

492
487
(675)
HK$1,218
HK$(1,688)
March
2002
HK$’000
10,470
(5,302)
5,168
76
2,270
(1,420)
(874)
5,220

5,220
(2,338)
2,882
HK$7,205

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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES

Year ended 31st
2000
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
Exchange differences arising from translation of
financial statements of operations outside Hong Kong
not recognised in the combined income statements
2
2
Net profit (loss) for the year
487
(675)
Total combined recognised gains (losses)
489
(673)
March
2002
HK$’000
(1)
2,882
2,881

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COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

NOTES
Non-current assets
Property and equipment
8
Other investment
9
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other debtors
10
Amounts due from customers for
contract works
11
Amounts due from related parties
12
Bank balances and cash
Current liabilities
Trade and other creditors
13
Accrued expenses
Loan from a related party
12
Net current assets (liabilities)
Capital and reserves
Share capital
14
Reserves
15
Minority interests
THE
THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP
COMPANY
At 31st March
At 31st March
2000
2001
2002
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
60
382
1,037


13,401


60
13,783
1,037



23

345
176
1,931
3

126
395


471
9,326

531
776
17,351

876
1,549
29,026
3
1
3
1,018

24
103
807


9,828
9,348

25
9,934
11,173

851
(8,385)
17,853
3
911
5,398
18,890
3
466
3,292
11,565
3
445
(228)
2,653

911
3,064
14,218
3

2,334
4,672

911
5,398
18,890
3
THE
THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP
COMPANY
At 31st March
At 31st March
2000
2001
2002
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
60
382
1,037


13,401


60
13,783
1,037



23

345
176
1,931
3

126
395


471
9,326

531
776
17,351

876
1,549
29,026
3
1
3
1,018

24
103
807


9,828
9,348

25
9,934
11,173

851
(8,385)
17,853
3
911
5,398
18,890
3
466
3,292
11,565
3
445
(228)
2,653

911
3,064
14,218
3

2,334
4,672

911
5,398
18,890
3

3


3


3
3
3
3
3

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COMBINED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

NOTES
Net cash inflow (outflow) from
operating activities
16
Returns on investments and
servicing of finance
Interest received
Investing activities
Acquisition of other investment
Advance to related parties
Acquisition of property and equipment
Net proceeds from disposal of
other investment
Net cash (outflow) inflow from
investing activities
Net cash inflow (outflow) before
financing
Financing
17
Loan from (repayment to)
a related party
Contribution from minority shareholders
of a Glory Choice Subsidiary
Increase in paid up capital
Net cash inflow from financing
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of the year, represented by
bank balances and cash
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
191
(968)
2,800
3
3
3

(13,401)


(471)
(8,855)
(18)
(400)
(836)


15,671
(18)
(14,272)
5,980
176
(15,237)
8,783

9,828
(480)

2,826


2,826
8,273

15,480
7,793
176
243
16,576
2
2
(1)
353
531
776
531
776
17,351

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II. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Company was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on 2nd January 2002 as an international business company under the International Business Companies Act. The Company will become the holding company of the Glory Choice Group upon completion of Glory Choice Acquisition.

The Combined Income Statements, Combined Statements of Recognised Gains and Losses and Combined Cash Flow Statements of the Glory Choice Group for the Relevant Periods included the results and cash flows of the companies comprising the Glory Choice Group as if the group structure of the Company upon the completion of Glory Choice Acquisition had been in existence throughout the Relevant Periods or since their dates of incorporation or registration to 31st March 2002, where this is a shorter period. The Combined Balance Sheets of the Glory Choice Group as at 31st March 2000, 2001 and 2002 have been prepared to present the assets and liabilities of the Glory Choice Group as if the group structure of the Company upon completion of the Glory Choice Acquisition had been in existence as at those dates.

All significant intra-group transactions and balances have been eliminated on combination.

The financial information has been presented in Hong Kong dollars, as the directors consider this presentation to be more useful for its current and potential investors.

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial information set out in this report has been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies which have been adopted in preparing the financial information set out in this report and which conform with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong, are as follows:

Revenue recognition

Sales of goods are recognised when goods are delivered and title has passed.

Service income is recognised when services are provided.

Revenue from a fixed price contract is recognised using the percentage of completion method, measured by reference to the percentage of contract costs incurred to date to estimated total contract costs for the contract.

Interest income from bank deposits is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the interest rate applicable.

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Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of property and equipment over their estimated useful lives, using the straight line method, at the following rates per annum:

Leasehold improvements Over the shorter of the term of lease, or 5 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 25% Computer equipment 25%

The gain or loss arising from disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in the income statement.

Impairment

At each balance sheet date, the Glory Choice Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. Impairment losses are recognised as an expense immediately.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increase to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

Other investment

The Company has selected the benchmark treatment to measure investment other than held to maturity securities under Statement of Standard Accounting Practice No. 24 “Accounting for investments in securities” issued by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants.

Other investment which is held for an identified long-term strategic purpose are stated at cost, as reduced by any impairment loss that is other than temporary.

Foreign currencies

Transactions in currencies other than Hong Kong dollars are translated into Hong Kong dollars are translated at the rates ruling on the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than Hong Kong dollars are re-translated into Hong Kong dollars at the rates ruling on the balance sheet date. Gains and losses arising on translation are dealt with in the income statement.

On consolidation, the financial statements of operations outside Hong Kong are translated into Hong Kong dollars at the rates ruling on the balance sheet date. All exchange differences arising on translation are dealt with through the exchange reserve.

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Taxation

The charge for taxation is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items which are nonassessable or disallowed. Timing differences arise from the recognition for tax purposes of certain items of income and expense in a different accounting period from that in which they are recognised in the financial statements. The tax effect of the resulting timing differences, computed under the liability method, is recognised as deferred taxation in the financial statements to the extent that it is probable that a liability or asset will crystallise in the foreseeable future.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated using the weighted average method.

Contracts

Where contract costs incurred to date plus recognised profits less recognised losses exceed progress billings, the surplus is shown as an amount due from customers for contract work. For contracts where progress billings exceed contract costs incurred to date plus recognised profits less recognised losses, the surplus is shown as an amount due to customers for contract work. Amounts received before the related work is performed are included in the balance sheet, as a liability, as advances received. Amounts billed for work performed but not yet paid by the customer are included in the balance sheet under trade and other receivables.

Operating leases

Rentals payable under operating leases are recognised on a straight line basis over the lease terms.

3. TURNOVER

Contract revenue
Sales of goods
Service income
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000


8,173


295
697

2,002
697

10,470
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000


8,173


295
697

2,002
697

10,470
10,470

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4. PROFIT (LOSS) FROM TAXATION

Profit (loss) before taxation has been arrived
at after charging (crediting):
Directors’ remuneration (note 5)
Other staff costs
Total staff costs
Auditors’ remuneration
Depreciation
Interest income from bank deposits
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
34
54
130

304
784
34
358
914



11
78
181
(3)
(3)
(3
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
34
54
130

304
784
34
358
914



11
78
181
(3)
(3)
(3
914

181
(3

5. DIRECTOR’S AND EMPLOYEES’ EMOLUMENTS

Director’s emoluments

Fees
Salaries and allowances
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000



34
54
130
34
54
130
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000



34
54
130
34
54
130
130

Employees’ emoluments

The five highest paid individuals included two directors of the Glory Choice Group for the years ended 31st March 2000 and 2002, and no director of the Glory Choice Group for the year ended 31st March 2001, whose emoluments are disclosed above. The emoluments of the remaining individuals were as follows:

Year ended 31st March
2000 2001 2002
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Salaries and other benefits 219 322

During the Relevant Periods, no emoluments were paid by the Glory Choice Group to the directors and the five highest paid individuals as an inducement to join the Glory Choice Group or as compensation for loss of office.

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6. TAXATION

No provision for Hong Kong Profits Tax has been made in the financial information as the Glory Choice Group’s income neither arises in, nor derived from, Hong Kong.

Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, Changran is exempted from the PRC income tax for up to three years starting from their first profit-making year in 1999, followed by a 50% reduction for the next three years starting from 2002.

No provision for PRC income tax has been made in the financial statements as all of the Glory Choice Subsidiaries were exempted from the PRC income tax during the Relevant Periods.

The Glory Choice Group did not have any significant unprovided deferred taxation for the Relevant Periods and at the balance sheet dates.

7. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

The calculation of basic earnings (loss) per share for the three years ended 31st March 2002 is based on net profit (loss) for the year and 400 issued shares of the Company as at 31st March 2002.

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8. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP

Furniture,
Leasehold
fixtures and
improvements
equipment
HK$’000
HK$’000
COST
At 1st April 1999

57
Additions

18
At 31st March 2000

75
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 1999

4
Provided for the year

11
At 31st March 2000

15
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2000

60
COST
At 1st April 2000

75
Additions
148
138
At 31st March 2001
148
213
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2000

15
Provided for the year
36
25
At 31st March 2001
36
40
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2001
112
173
COST
At 1st April 2001
148
213
Additions
173
262
Disposals
(61)

At 31st March 2002
260
475
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2001
36
40
Provided for the year
71
70
Eliminated on disposals
(61)

At 31st March 2002
46
110
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2002
214
365
Computer
equipment
HK$’000








114
114

17
17
97
114
401

515
17
40

57
458
Total
HK$’000
57
18
75
4
11
15
60
75
400
475
15
78
93
382
475
836
(61)
1,250
93
181
(61)
213
1,037

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9. OTHER INVESTMENT

THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP

Unlisted equity investment in the PRC, at cost 2000
HK$’000
At 31st March
2001
HK$’000
13,401
2002
HK$’000

At 31st March 2001, the amount represents Poly Network’s 5% equity interest in 大連天途有線 ” 網絡股份有限公司 (“大連天途 ). 大連天途 is established in the PRC and is engaged in cable television network operations. During the year ended 31st March 2002, Poly Network disposed of its entire interest in 大連天途 for a consideration of approximately HK$17,432,000, net of incidental costs of approximately HK$1,761,000.

10. TRADE AND OTHER DEBTORS

The policy of the Glory Choice Group is to offer credit terms to customers ranging from 30 to 60 days. The aged analysis of trade debtors is summarised as follows:

Up to 30 days
31 to 60 days
Over 60 days
Other debtors
THE
THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP
COMPANY
At 31st March
At 31st March
2000
2001
2002
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
338

481



198



514

338

1,193

7
176
738
3
345
176
1,931
3
THE
THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP
COMPANY
At 31st March
At 31st March
2000
2001
2002
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
338

481



198



514

338

1,193

7
176
738
3
345
176
1,931
3

3
3

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11. AMOUNTS DUE FROM CUSTOMERS FOR CONTRACT WORKS

THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP

At 31st March
2000
2001
HK$’000
HK$’000
Contracts in progress at the balance sheet
Contract costs incurred to date plus recognised profits
less recognised losses

126
Less: progress billings


Amounts due from contract customers

126
2002
HK$’000
866
(471
395

At 31st March 2002, retentions of HK$280,000 (2000 and 2001: Nil) were held by customers and no advances were received from customers for contract works.

12. AMOUNTS DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES / LOAN FROM A RELATED PARTY

THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP

Amounts due from related parties

保利南方總公司(note i)
Polywise Technology Holdings
Limited (“PTHL”) (note ii)
廣東保利威科技有限公司(note iii)
At 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000

471
471


7,799


1,056

471
9,326
Maximum amount
outstanding during
year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000

471
471


7,799


1,056
Maximum amount
outstanding during
year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000

471
471


7,799


1,056

The amounts due from related parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed repayment terms.

Loan from a related party

Mr. Chen Xian Min_(note i)_ 2000
HK$’000
At 31st March
2001
HK$’000
9,828
2002
HK$’000
9,348

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12. AMOUNTS DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES / LOAN FROM A RELATED PARTY-Continued

The loan from a related party is unsecured and non-interest bearing. The loan was originally repayable on 16th August 2001 and its repayment had been extended to 16th August 2002.

Notes:

  • (i) 保利南方總公司 and Mr. Chen Xian Min are shareholders of Poly Network.

  • (ii) Polywise was a wholly owned subsidiary of PTHL as at 31st March 2002. Following the corporate restructuring as set out in note 1, PTHL will dispose of its entire interests in Polywise to the Company.

  • (iii) Mr. Yao Wen Zheng, a director of Poly Network, and Mr. Gu Hao, the General Manager of Polywise, have beneficial interests in 廣東保利威科技有限公司 .

13. TRADE AND OTHER CREDITORS

THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP

The aging analysis of trade creditors is summarised as follows:

Up to 30 days
31 to 60 days
91 to 180 days
Over 180 days
Other creditors
2000
HK$’000





1
1
At 31st March
2001
HK$’000





3
3
2002
HK$’000
287
96
396
149
928
90
1,018

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14. SHARE CAPITAL

For the purpose of the preparation of the Combined Balance Sheets, the balances of the share capital at 31st March 2000, 2001 and 2002 represent the aggregate amount of the share capital of the Company and Glory Choice Subsidiaries as follows:

Share capital of the Company of US$1 each
Paid up capital of Glory Choice Subsidiaries:
– Changran
– Poly Network (Note)
– Polywise
Shown in Combined Balance Sheets as
Shown in Balance Sheet of the Company as
2000
US$
N/A
RMB’000
500

500
HK$’000

466
N/A
At 31st March
2001
US$
N/A
RMB’000
500
3,000
3,500
HK$’000

3,292
N/A
2002
US$
400
RMB’000
1,000
3,000
4,000
HK$’000
7,799
11,565
3

Note: The amount represents the paid up capital of Poly Network of RMB6,000,000, less the minority shareholders’ contribution of RMB3,000,000.

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15. RESERVES

THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP

Accumulated
(losses)
profits
HK$’000
At 1st April 1999
(46)
Exchange differences arising
from translation of financial
statements of operations
outside Hong Kong

Net profit for the year
487
Transfer (from) to reserves
(96)
At 31st March 2000
and 1st April 2000
345
Exchange differences arising
from translation of financial
statements of operations
outside Hong Kong

Net loss for the year
(675)
Transfer (from) to reserves
(237)
At 31st March 2001 and
1st April 2001
(567)
Exchange differences arising
from translation of financial
statements of operations
outside Hong Kong

Net profit for the year
2,882
Transfer (from) to reserves
(640)
At 31st March 2002
1,675
Statutory
Statutory
public
surplus
welfare
reserve fund reserve
HK$’000
HK$’000
(note a)
(note b)






10
10
10
10




20
20
30
30




53
53
83
83
Dis-
cretionary
surplus
reserve
HK$’000
(note c)



76
76


197
273


534
807
Translation
reserve
HK$’000
2
2


4
2


6
(1)


5
Total
HK$’000
(44)
2
487

445
2
(675)

(228)
(1)
2,882

2,653

(a) Statutory surplus reserve represents the appropriation of 10% of profit after taxation calculated in accordance with the PRC accounting standards and the Glory Choice Subsidiaries’ Articles of Association. The appropriation may cease to apply if the balance of the statutory surplus reserve has reached 50% of the Glory Choice Subsidiaries’ issued capital. According to the Glory Choice Subsidiaries’ Articles of Association, statutory surplus reserve can be used to make up prior year losses, to expand production operation or to increase share capital. The Glory Choice Subsidiaries may capitalise the statutory surplus reserve by way of bonus issues provided that the remaining balance of the statutory surplus reserve fund after such appropriation shall not be less than 25% of the issued capital of the Glory Choice Subsidiaries.

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15. RESERVES – Continued

  • (b) Statutory public welfare fund reserve represents the appropriation 10% of profit after taxation according to the requirements of the Glory Choice Subsidiaries’ Articles of Association and the Companies Law in the PRC. The fund can only be utilised for capital expenditure on employees’ collective welfare facilities and cannot be used in staff welfare expenses. Such employee welfare facilities are owned by the Glory Choice Subsidiaries. The statutory public welfare fund reserve is not distributable to shareholders other than in liquidation.

  • (c) The transfer to discretionary surplus reserve is subject to the approval by shareholders at general meetings. Its usage is similar to that of statutory surplus reserve.

16. RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION TO NET CASH INFLOW (OUTFLOW) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit (loss) before taxation
Interest income
Depreciation
Gain on disposal of other investment
Increase in inventories
(Increase) decrease in trade and other debtors
Increase in amounts due from customers
for contract works
Increase in trade and other creditors
Increase in accrued expenses
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
487
(1,167)
5,220
(3)
(3)
(3
11
78
181


(2,270


(23
(329)
169
(1,755

(126)
(269
1
2
1,015
24
79
704
191
(968)
2,800
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
487
(1,167)
5,220
(3)
(3)
(3
11
78
181


(2,270


(23
(329)
169
(1,755

(126)
(269
1
2
1,015
24
79
704
191
(968)
2,800
2,800

17. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN FINANCING DURING THE YEARS

Loan from
a related party
HK$’000
At 1st April 1999 and 2000

Capital contribution

Share of loss by minority shareholders of
Glory Choice Subsidiaries

Advances during the year
9,828
At 31st March 2001 and 1st April 2001
9,828
Capital contribution

Share of profit by minority shareholders of
Glory Choice Subsidiaries

Repayment during the year
(480)
At 31st March 2002
9,348
Minority
interests
HK$’000

2,826
(492)

2,334

2,338

4,672
Share
capital
HK$’000
466
2,826

3,292
8,273

11,565

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18. OPERATING LEASE ARRANGEMENTS

THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP

Minimum lease payments paid under operating
lease during the year in respect of premises
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
11
144
305

At the respective balance sheet dates, the Glory Choice Group had commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases which fall due as follows:

Within one year
In the second to fifth year inclusive
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
26
209
189

51
410
26
260
599
Year ended 31st March
2000
2001
2002
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
26
209
189

51
410
26
260
599
599

Leases are negotiated for an average term of 1.5 years. Rentals are fixed and no arrangements has been entered into for contingent rental payments.

The Company had no commitments under non-cancellable operating leases at 31st March 2002.

19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to 31st March 2002, the paid up capital of Polywise has been increased from HK$7,799,000 to HK$10,000,000 as a result of capital contribution of HK$2,201,000 by PTHL.

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20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

THE GLORY CHOICE GROUP

Details of the balances with related parties are disclosed in note 12.

21. RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

The Glory Choice Group did not operate any retirement scheme for its employees for the two years ended 31st March 2002.

The employees of Glory Choice Subsidiaries in the PRC are members of state-managed retirement benefit schemes operated by the PRC government. The Glory Choice Group is required to contribute a specified percentage of their payroll costs to the retirement benefit scheme to fund the retirement benefits of their employees. The only obligation of the Glory Choice Group with respect to the retirement benefit scheme is to make the specified contributions under the respective schemes.

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22. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Glory Choice Group carried out its principal activities in the PRC. An analysis of the Glory Choice Group’s revenue and net profits for the year ended 31st March 2002 and segment assets by principal activities are as follows:

For the year ended 31st March 2002

Communication
Communication
software
products
and services
HK$’000
HK$’000
REVENUE
External revenue
292
10,178
RESULTS
Segment results
(34)
2,984
Gain on disposal of other investment
Profit before taxation
Taxation
Profit before minority interests
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
ASSETS
Segmental assets
400
2,985
Unallocated corporate assets
LIABILITIES
Segmental liabilities
51
1,774
Unallocated corporate liabilities
OTHER INFORMATION
Capital expenditure
23
813
Depreciation
5
176
Total
HK$’000
10,470
2,950
2,270
5,220
5,220
3,385
26,678
30,063
1,825
9,348
11,173
836
181

The Glory Choice Group was engaged in the provision of communication software and services for each of the years ended 31st March 2000 and 2001 and no segment information is presented.

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23. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

No audited financial statements have been prepared by any companies in the Glory Choice Group in respect of any period subsequent to 31st March 2002.

Yours faithfully

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants

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APPENDIX IV FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THE DYNAMIC ACQUISITION AND THE GLORY CHOICE ACQUISITION ON THE GROUP

1. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED NET TANGIBLE ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) OF THE GROUP

The following is a statement of the pro forma adjusted combined net tangible assets/ (liabilities) of the Group immediately following the Dynamic Completion and the Glory Choice Completion. It is based on the interim report of the Group as at 30th September 2001, adjusted to reflect the effect of the Dynamic Acquisition and certain adjustments since 30th September 2001.

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Adjusted Combined Net Tangible Assets/ (Liabilities) of the Group

Unaudited consolidated net tangible liabilities of
the Group as at 30th September 2001
Net proceeds from placing of 80,000,000 ordinary shares
of the Company to Able Technology as previously announced
by the Company on 5th December 2001
Conversion of Convertible Bonds to BAPEF
Investment II Limited on 28th December 2001
as previously announced by the Company
on 9th June 2001
Repurchase of ordinary shares by the Company from
December 2001 to January 2002
Unaudited adjusted consolidated net tangible liabilities of
the Company immediately before the Dynamic Completion
and the Glory Choice Completion
Proceeds from the issue of the Dynamic
Consideration Shares
Unaudited adjusted consolidated net tangible assets
of the Company upon the Dynamic Completion but
prior to the Glory Choice Completion
HK$’000
(35,239)
(Note 1)
34,900
7,008
(9,713)
(3,044)
40,624
37,580
Per Share
HK$
(0.031)
(Note 2)
(0.003)
(Note 2)
0.030

(Note 3)

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APPENDIX IV

Net combined tangible asset value of Glory Choice
Unaudited adjusted consolidated net tangible assets
of the Company upon the Glory Choice Completion
but taking no account of the Dynamic Completion
Unaudited adjusted consolidated net tangible assets
of the Company upon the Dynamic Completion and
the Glory Choice Completion
HK$’000
8,419
(Note 4)
5,375
45,999
Per Share
HK$
0.004
(Note 5)
0.035
(Note 6)

Notes:

  1. The difference between this net tangible liabilities of HK$35,239,000 and the net assets from the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet, under section headed “Unaudited Interim Report of the Company” in this circular, of HK$950,000 represents development cost and goodwill of HK$11,278,000 and HK$24,911,000 respectively.

  2. Based on 1,148,382,879 Shares in issue as at the Latest Practicable Date.

  3. Based on 1,238,658,879 Shares in issue after taking into account the Dynamic Consideration Shares to be issued upon the Dynamic Completion.

  4. The difference between this net combined tangible asset value of Glory Choice and the net asset value of Glory Choice of HK$14,218,000 as shown in the Accountants’ Report on Glory Choice in Appendix III represents the consideration to be paid in relation to the Glory Choice Acquisition of HK$8,000,000 and the additional capital contribution by Polywise Technology Holdings Limited to Polywise of HK$2,201,000.

  5. Based on 1,228,382,879 Shares in issue after taking into account the Glory Choice Consideration Shares to be issued upon the Glory Choice Completion but taking no account of the Dynamic Completion.

  6. Based on 1,318,658,879 Shares in issue after taking into account the Dynamic Consideration Shares to be issued upon the Dynamic Completion and the Glory Choice Consideration Shares to be issued upon the Glory Choice Completion.

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2. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE GROUP

The following is a pro forma statement of adjusted combined assets and liabilities of the Group and Glory Choice, based on the interim report of the Group as at 30th September 2001 and the audited combined balance sheet of Glory Choice as at 31st March 2002 as set out in Appendix III to this circular.

Unaudited
Retained
Group
Group prior
as at 30th
to Glory

September
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Choice
2001 Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment
completion
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
ASSETS
Investment in securities




40,624
40,624
Development cost
11,278




11,278
Fixed assets
8,338




8,338
Goodwill
24,911




24,911
44,527



40,624
85,151
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and bank deposits
17,567
34,900

(9,713)

42,754
Accounts receivables
60,280




60,280
Due from related parties






Due from customers for
contract works






Prepayments, deposits and
other receivables
36,923




36,923
Stocks
46,331




46,331
Total current assets
161,101
34,900

(9,713)

186,288
Total assets
205,628
34,900

(9,713)
40,624
271,439
Audited
Glory
Choice
Unaudited
as at 31st
combined
March
5th
after
2002 Adjustment
adjustment
(Note 5)
(Note 6)
(Note 7)
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000


40,624


11,278
1,037

9,375

27,581
52,492
1,037
27,581
113,769
17,351
(5,799)
54,306
1,193

61,473
9,326

9,326
395

395
738

37,661
23

46,354
29,026
(5,799)
209,515
30,063
21,782
323,284
Audited
Glory
Choice
Unaudited
as at 31st
combined
March
5th
after
2002 Adjustment
adjustment
(Note 5)
(Note 6)
(Note 7)
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000


40,624


11,278
1,037

9,375

27,581
52,492
1,037
27,581
113,769
17,351
(5,799)
54,306
1,193

61,473
9,326

9,326
395

395
738

37,661
23

46,354
29,026
(5,799)
209,515
30,063
21,782
323,284
113,769
54,306
61,473
9,326
395
37,661
46,354
209,515
323,284

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APPENDIX IV

Unaudited
Retained
Group
Group prior
as at 30th
to Glory

September
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Choice
2001 Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment
completion
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
LIABILITIES
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Obligations under finance leases
payable in more than one year
10,289




10,289
Non-current portion of
convertible bonds
14,015




14,015
Total non-current liabilities
24,304




24,304
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
37,921




37,921
Other payables and accruals
35,745




35,745
Amount due to related
companies
21,983




21,983
Amount due to shareholders






Loan from a related party






Tax payable
2,594




2,594
Bank loans and overdrafts
13,170




13,170
Other loans
37,742




37,742
Obligations under finance
leases
2,604




2,604
Current portion of convertible
bonds
14,015

(7,008)


7,007
Total current liabilities
165,774

(7,008)


158,766
Total liabilities
190,078

(7,008)


183,070
MINORITY INTERESTS
14,600




14,600
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
950
34,900
7,008
(9,713)
40,624
73,769
Audited
Glory
Choice
Unaudited
as at 31st
combined
March
5th
after
2002 Adjustment
adjustment
(Note 5)
(Note 6)
(Note 7)
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000


10,289


14,015


24,304
928

38,848
897

36,643


21,983



9,348

9,348


2,594


13,170


37,742


2,604


7,007
11,173

169,939
11,173

194,243
4,672

19,272
14,218
21,782
109,769
Audited
Glory
Choice
Unaudited
as at 31st
combined
March
5th
after
2002 Adjustment
adjustment
(Note 5)
(Note 6)
(Note 7)
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000


10,289


14,015


24,304
928

38,848
897

36,643


21,983



9,348

9,348


2,594


13,170


37,742


2,604


7,007
11,173

169,939
11,173

194,243
4,672

19,272
14,218
21,782
109,769
24,304
38,848
36,643
21,983

9,348
2,594
13,170
37,742
2,604
7,007
169,939
194,243
19,272
109,769

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FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THE DYNAMIC ACQUISITION AND THE GLORY CHOICE ACQUISITION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX IV

Notes:

  1. This represents the net proceeds of the subscription as disclosed in an announcement issued by the Company dated 5th December 2001.

  2. This represents the changes in net assets and liabilities of the Group to reflect the conversion of the Group’s convertible bonds as disclosed in an announcement issued by the Company on 9th June 2001.

  3. This represents the changes in net assets and liabilities of the Group on repurchase of ordinary shares of the Company from December 2001 to January 2002.

  4. This represents the changes in net assets and liabilities of the Group after Dynamic Completion.

  5. Information in respect of Glory Choice in this statement is extracted from the Financial Information on Glory Choice in Appendix III.

  6. The adjustment includes the consideration to be paid in relation to the Glory Choice Acquisition, the additional capital contribution by Polywise Technology Holdings Limited to Polywise and the estimated goodwill arising from the acquisition of Glory Choice. In accordance with the accounting policy of the Group, the goodwill is capitalised and amortised on a straight-line basis over 20 years.

  7. The difference between this net asset value of approximately HK$109,769,000 and the pro forma unaudited adjusted consolidated net tangible assets of the Company upon Dynamic Completion and Glory Choice Completion represents the estimated goodwill attributable to the Glory Choice Acquisition of approximately HK$27,581,000 and that of the Group of approximately HK$24,911,000 and the development cost of the Group of approximately HK$11,278,000.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

APPENDIX V

1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

This circular includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Group. The Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this circular and confirm, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, there are no other facts the omission of which would make any statement herein misleading.

2. SHARE CAPITAL

The authorized and issued share capital of the Company immediately following allotment and issue of the Dynamic Consideration Shares and the Glory Choice Consideration Shares will be as follows:

Authorised:
3,000,000,000
Shares
Issued and fully paid or credited as fully paid:
1,148,382,879
Shares in issue as at the Latest Practicable Date
90,276,000
Issue of Dynamic Consideration Shares
80,000,000
Issue of Glory Choice Consideration Shares
1,318,658,879
Shares in issue
HK$
300,000,000
114,838,288
9,027,600
8,000,000
131,865,888

3. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN SHARES

As at the Latest Practicable Date, the interests of the Directors and chief executive of the Company in the equity and debt securities of the Company and any associated corporation (within the meaning of the SDI Ordinance) which were required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Section 28 of the SDI Ordinance (including interests which they were deemed or taken to have under Section 31 or Part I of the Schedule to the SDI Ordinance) or pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed

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GENERAL INFORMATION

APPENDIX V

Companies or which were required, pursuant to Section 29 of the SDI Ordinance, to be entered in the register referred to therein were as follows:

Shares in the Company Shares in the Company
Number of Shares
Personal Family Corporate Other
Name of Director Interests Interests Interests Interests
Mr. Zou Yishang 234,282,790
(Note 1)
Mr. Chen Jian 60,000,000

Note 1: These 234,282,790 Shares are owned by Able Technology, which is wholly owned by Mr. Zou. Mr. Zou is also the sole director of Able Technology.

Save as disclosed herein, and other than the nominee shares in certain subsidiaries of the Company held in trust for the Group, none of the Directors and chief executive of the Company had any interests in the equity or debt securities of the Company or any associated corporation (within the meaning of the SDI Ordinance) which were required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Section 28 of the SDI Ordinance (including interests which they were deemed or taken to have under Section 31 or Part I of the Schedule to the SDI Ordinance) or pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Companies or which were required, pursuant to Section 29 of the SDI Ordinance, to be entered in the register referred to therein as at the Latest Practicable Date.

4. DIRECTORS’ RIGHTS TO ACQUIRE SHARES

As at the Latest Practicable Date, the interests of the Directors of the Company in options to subscribe shares of the Company under the Scheme were as follows:

Name of director Number of options held
Zou Yishang 20,000,000
Ma Hongyao 15,000,000
Chen Jian 17,000,000

These options were granted on 29th August 2001 for a consideration of HK$1.00 per grantee for the subscription of ordinary shares of the Company at a subscription price of HK$0.352 per share. The share options granted are exercisable commencing from 1st April 2002 up to 28th August 2011 in different portions. None of these share options has been exercised since the date of grant.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

APPENDIX V

Save as disclosed herein, at no time during the period was the Company or any of its subsidiaries a party to any arrangement which enables the Directors, their respective spouse or children under 18 years of age to acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of shares in or debentures of the Company or any other body corporate.

5. DISCLOSURE OF DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS

On 12th February 2001, Holy (Hong Kong) Universal Limited (“Holy (HK)”) entered into an acquisition agreement with 17 individuals (the “ Vendors ”) holding in between them 100% of the entire rights and equity interest in Beijing HollyBridge System Integration Company Limited (“ Beijing HollyBridge ”), a company incorporated in the PRC with limited liability and beneficially owned by the Vendors, pursuant to which the Vendors agreed to sell and Holy (HK) conditionally agreed to acquire 51% interest in Beijing HollyBridge at a consideration of HK$16 million to be settled in cash. On 2nd April 2001 and 14th May 2001 respectively, Holy (HK) and the Vendors entered into two supplementary agreements for the purposes of cancelling the initial deposit arrangement and extending the completion date from 15th May 2001 to 12th June 2001. Mr. Ma Hongyao and Mr. Chen Jian, being executive directors of the Company, and Mr. Ma Zhixuan, the son of Mr. Ma Hongyao (therefore an associate of Mr. Ma Hongyao), were three of the Vendors. By virtue of the relationship between Beijing HollyBridge, Mr. Ma Hongyao and Mr. Chen Jian, the transaction constituted a connected transaction for the Company under the Listing Rules. The transaction also constituted a very substantial acquisition for the Company for the purposes of the Listing Rules. Details of the transaction were contained in the Company’s announcement dated 19th February 2001 and the Company’s circular dated 21st May 2001. The transaction was approved by the independent shareholders at a special general meeting of the Company held on 8th June 2001 and was completed on 12th June 2001.

Save as disclosed herein, none of the Directors has any interest, direct or indirect, in any assets which have been acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group or which are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group since 31st March 2001.

Save as disclosed herein, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors were materially interested in any contract or arrangement which is significant in relation to the business of the Group.

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APPENDIX V

6. SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER

So far as is known by the Directors and chief executive of the Company, the following persons (not being a Director or chief executive of the Company) were directly or indirectly interested in 10 per cent. or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying right to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date:

Approximate
Percentage
Name of shareholder Number of Shares of holding
Able Technology 234,282,790 20.40%
(Note)

Note: The interests of Mr. Zou Yishang in Able Technology has been stated in note 1 to the paragraph headed “Directors’ interests in Shares” above.

Save as disclosed herein and so far as the Directors and the chief executive of the Company are aware, there was no person (other than a Director or chief executive of the Company), who, as at the Latest Practicable Date, was interested directly or indirectly in 10 per cent. or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying right to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of the Company or any of its substitutes or any option in respect of such capital.

7. MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGES

The Directors confirm that there has been no material adverse change in the financial or trading position of the Group since 31st March 2001, being the date to which the latest published audited consolidated accounts of the Group were made up.

8. SERVICE CONTRACTS

As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had any existing or proposed service contract with any member of the Group, save for contracts expiring or determinable by the employer within one year without payment of compensation, other than statutory compensation.

9. LITIGATION

Neither the Company nor Glory Choice nor any of their respective subsidiaries is engaged in any litigation or claim of material importance that would have a material adverse impact on the financial position of the Company taken as a whole and there is no litigation or claim of material importance which would have a material adverse impact on the financial position of the Group taken as a whole known to the Directors to be pending or threatened by or against the Company or any or its subsidiaries.

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APPENDIX V

10. MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Saved as disclosed below, none of the Company or any other members of the Group has entered into any material contracts (not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business carried on by the Group) within the two years immediately preceding the date of this circular and are or may be material:

  • (i) The Glory Choice S&P Agreement dated 22nd April 2002.

  • (ii) The Dynamic Acquisition Agreements dated 2nd April 2002.

  • (iii) The subscription agreement dated 5th December 2001 entered into between the Company and Able Technology in respect of the subscription of 80,000,000 shares by Able Technology at the subscription price of HK$0.45 per share.

  • (iv) The supplemental agreement dated 7th June 2001 made between the Company, BAPEF Investments II Limited and Able Technology for the restructuring of the 2% convertible bonds due on 30th June 2001 issued by the Company to Baring Asia Investments II B.V., on 30th June 1998.

  • (v) The subscription agreements dated 30th May 2001 entered into by the Company with New Industries Investment Consultants (HK) Limited and Wireless Asia Limited respectively in respect of the subscription of 100,000,000 Shares and 60,000,000 Shares respectively at HK$0.18 per share.

  • (vi) The subscription agreement dated 20th April 2001 entered into between the Company and Able Technology in respect of the subscription of 130,000,000 Shares at HK$0.155 per Share for a total consideration of HK$20,150,000, as amended by the supplementary agreement dated 9th May 2001 to extend the completion date of the proposed subscription from on or before 15th May 2001 to on or before 12th June 2001.

  • (vii) The acquisition agreement dated 12th February 2001 and the two supplementary agreements to the acquisition agreement dated 2nd April 2001 and 14th May 2001, respectively, in respect of the acquisition of 51% interest in Beijing HollyBridge mentional under the heading of “Disclosure of directors’ interest in contracts”.

  • (viii) The Company entered into an agreement dated 28th December 2000 with Bright Ocean Investment Limited (“Bright Ocean”) in respect of the settlement of indebtedness owed by the Group to Bright Ocean in the sum of HK$14,578,000 by issuing 41,651,428 new Shares to Bright Ocean.

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APPENDIX V

  • (ix) The Company entered into an agreement dated 28th December 2000 with Mr. He, Xiangdong (“Mr. He”) in respect of the settlement of an indebtedness owed by the Group to Mr. He in the sum of HK$12,713,572 by issuing 36,324,491 new Shares to Mr. He.

  • (x) The Company entered into an agreement dated 28th December 2000 with Miss Yeung, Lai Kwan (“Miss Yeung”) in respect of the settlement of an indebtedness owed by the Group to Miss Yeung in the sum of HK$11,481,288 by issuing 32,803,680 new Shares to Miss Yeung.

  • (xi) The Company entered into a subscription agreement dated 27th December 2000 with Able Technology in respect of the subscription by Able Technology of 60,000,000 Shares at HK$0.30 per Share.

  • (xii) The Company entered into an agreement dated 21st December 2000 with Bright Trend Limited (“Bright Trend”) in respect of the settlement of an indebtedness owed by the Company to Bright Trend in the sum HK$2,925,171 by allotting and issuing 2,925,171 new Shares to Bright Trend.

  • (xiii)The agreement dated 22nd September 2000 which was entered into between Mr. Chen Jian as vendor and Full Hope Enterprises Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group, as purchaser on acquiring the entire issued share capital of Holy (Hong Kong) Universal Limited at a consideration of HK$24,000,000.

  • (xiv) Asahi Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited (“Asahi”) entered into an agreement with the Company, the Directors and Chun Tai Industries Limited (“CTIL”) (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company now in liquidation), on 15th September 2000 pursuant to which Asahi agreed to, amongst others, discharge CTIL from the trade debts in the sum of HK$47,522,817 and the Company from its obligation to guarantee the repayment of the said trade debts in consideration of the Company’s issue and allotment to Asahi 47,522,817 new Shares.

  • (xv) The Company entered into a deed of settlement with Pacific Finance (Hong Kong) Limited (“Pacific Finance”) on 12th October 2000 whereby Pacific Finance agreed to release and discharge the Company from all liability in an aggregate sum of HK$29,000,000 arising from and incidental to the Company’s indemnity obligations regarding indebtedness of CTIL incurred pursuant to lease purchase agreements between CTIL as debtor and Pacific Finance as creditor dated 15th July 1997, 4th February 1998, two on 10th February 1998, 19th June 1998, 24th June 1998 and 17th November 1998 respectively.

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APPENDIX V

  • (xvi) The Company entered into an agreements dated 3rd August 2000 with Able Technology and China Everbright Securities (HK) Limited in respect of placing of 50,000,000 Shares at HK$0.35 per Share.

(xvii) Loan agreement with Chi Wo Plastic Moulds Fty. Limited (“Chi Wo”) and others

  • a. CTIL entered into a loan agreement with Chi Wo on 13th February 1999 pursuant to which Chi Wo made a loan in the principal sum of US$2,500,000 to CTIL (“Chi Wo Loan”);

  • b. the Company had on 13th February 1999 given a guarantee in favour of Chi Wo for all that monies due and payable by CTIL under the Chi Wo Loan;

  • c. the Company, CTIL, Chung Kam Ming (“Mr. Chung”), Chi Wo, Baring Asia Investments II B.V. (“Baring”) and Successful Years Investments Ltd. entered into an Assignment, Novation and Amendment Agreement on 19th October 1999 pursuant to which Chi Wo agreed to assign to Successful Years Investments Ltd. all its rights under the Chi Wo Loan; and

  • d. the Company, CTIL, Directors of the Company and Successful Years Investments Ltd. entered into an agreement on 15th September 2000 pursuant to which Successful Years Investments Ltd. agreed to, amongst others, convert its claim under the Chi Wo Loan and interests accrued thereon into new shares in the Company. According to the conversion mechanism stipulated in the agreement, the Company shall issue and allot to Successful Years Investments Limited 21,583,559 new Shares.

(xviii) Loan agreement with Baring

  • a. the Company entered into a loan agreement with Baring on 6th January 1999 (“Baring Loan Agreement”) pursuant to which Baring agreed to make available to the Company a loan facility of US$2,400,000 (the “Baring Loan”);

  • b. as security to the Baring Loan and ancillary to the Baring Loan Agreement, CTIL had on 8th January 1999 executed:

  • i. in favour of Baring an option deed (the “Option Deed”) on 310 shares in the capital of Successful Years Investments Ltd. under CTIL’s ownership; and

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GENERAL INFORMATION

APPENDIX V

  - ii. in favour of Baring Asia Private Equity Fund a share charge over the 310 shares in the capital of Successful Years Investments Ltd. and all further shares or securities of Successful Years Investments Ltd. at any time beneficially owned by CTIL.
  • c. CTIL, the Company and Baring had entered into a supplemental deed to the Option Deed on 3rd February 1999 pursuant to which Baring was entitled to apply the amounts of any indebtedness or other amounts owing by the Company to Baring from time to time, or any part thereof in setting off against the exercise price as defined in the Option Deed when such price is payable under the Option Deed.

  • d. BAPEF Investments II Limited (“BAPEF”), which had been assigned of all that Baring’s rights on the Baring Loan, had on 15th September 2000 entered into an agreement with the Company pursuant to which BAPEF agreed to convert its claim under the Baring Loan into new Shares in the Company. According to the conversion mechanism stipulated in the agreement, the Company shall issue and allot to BAPEF 19,797,041 new Shares.

  • (xix)Facility Agreement between Chun Tai Enterprises Limited (now renamed Telecom Plus Technology Limited) (“Chun Tai Enterprises”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Zeppelin Capital Limited (“Zeppelin”).

  • a. Chun Tai Enterprises had entered into a facility agreement on 27th May 1999 (the “Zeppelin Facility Agreement”) pursuant to which Zeppelin agreed to arrange a loan facility of HK$42 million advanced by Baring, Fantastic Culture Inc. and Zeppelin (the “Participants”) collectively to Chun Tai Enterprises; and

  • b. As security of and ancillary to the Zeppelin Facility Agreement, Chun Tai Enterprises had executed in favour of Zeppelin:

    • i. as agent and trustee for the Participants an account assignment agreement in respect of the account opened by Chun Tai Enterprises as designated by Zeppelin (the “Account Assignment Agreement”);

    • ii. as agent and trustee a debenture incorporating a floating charge against the assets of Chun Tai Enterprises (the “Debenture”); and

    • iii. as agent for the Participant a management agreement appointing Zeppelin as the manager of Chun Tai Enterprises to undertake its management (the “Management Agreement”).

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APPENDIX V

  • c. The Company, Chun Tai Enterprises, Zeppelin and the Participants executed a deed on 26th October 2000 pursuant to which, amongst others and under certain conditions and exceptions, the Zeppelin Facility Agreement, the Account Assignment Agreement, the Debenture, the Management Agreement, and other related agreement and deed were terminated and the parties thereto released and discharged each other from all obligations and liabilities under the afore-said documents.

  • d. Chun Tai Enterprises and Zeppelin executed a deed on 26th October 2000 pursuant to which Zeppelin, amongst others, as agent and with the consent of the Participants, discharge and convey unto Chun Tai Enterprises all of Chun Tai Enterprises’s rights title and interest in to and under the account designated under the Account Assignment Agreement.

  • (xx) On 30th August 1999, the Group entered into a standstill agreement (the “Standstill Agreement”) with 14 out of 16 of its creditor banks in respect of all outstanding debts (bank borrowings, convertible bonds and certain other loans) owing thereto. The initial term of the Standstill Agreement was valid until 27th November 1999 and was renewable for another six months subject to certain conditions. The Standstill Agreement was secured by a personal guarantee from Mr. Chung and debentures over the entire undertaking of each of the Company and its principal subsidiaries operating in Hong Kong. On 14th June 2000, the Company made an offer by a letter (the “Offer Letter”) to 16 of the aforesaid financial creditors concerning the restructuring of certain outstanding indebtedness owed by CTIL to these financial creditors. Pursuant to the Offer Letter, in consideration of the Company agreeing to pay the requisite amounts as specified in the Offer Letter, being 20% of the outstanding indebtedness owed by CTIL to these financial creditors who signed and accepted the Offer Letter (the “Cash Banks”), the Cash Banks agreed to assign to the Company all their rights, title, interest, and benefit in and to the outstanding CTIL indebtedness owed to the Cash Banks.

11. EXPERT

The following is the qualification of the expert who has given opinion or advice which is contained in this circular:

Name Qualification Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu certified public accountants

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this circular with inclusion of its letter, which have been prepared for inclusion in this circular, and reference to its name in the form and context in which it is included.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

APPENDIX V

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu does not have any shareholding interest in any of the Group or any right, whether legally enforceable or not, to subscribe for or to nominate to subscribe for securities in any member of the Group.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

  • (a) ICEA does not have any shareholding in any member of the Group or the right (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for securities in any member of the Group.

  • (b) The registered office of the Company is situated at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda.

  • (c) The branch share registrar of the Company in Hong Kong is Tengis Limited, 4th Floor, Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong.

  • (d) The company secretary of the Company is Li Sheung Ki, Lawrence, a qualified accountant with FCCA.

13. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION

Copies of the following documents are available for inspection during normal business hours at the principal place of business of the Company in Hong Kong at Unit 01A, 24th Floor, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong during normal business hours on any week day (except public holidays) up to and including 18th June 2002:

  • (a) the memorandum of association and bye-laws of the Company;

  • (b) the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements and the Glory Choice S&P Agreement;

  • (c) the audited financial statements of the Group for each of the two financial years ended 31st March 2000 and 31st March 2001, respectively;

  • (d) the letter of consent from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as referred to under the section headed “Expert” above;

  • (e) the accountants’ report on Glory Choice as set out in Appendix III to this circular;

  • (f) any other material contracts referred to in this Appendix; and

  • (g) all circulars issued by the Company since the date of the latest published audited accounts.

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NOTICE OF SGM

TELECOM PLUS HOLDINGS LIMITED (普納集團有限公司[] *

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special general meeting (the “SGM “) of Telecom Plus Holdings Limited (the “Company”) will be held at Tai Tam Room, 7th Floor, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong on 19th June 2002 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing with or without amendments, the following resolutions as ordinary resolutions of the Company:

ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS

1. “ THAT

  • (a) the Dynamic Acquisition (as defined in the circular of the Company dated 31st May 2002 (the “Circular”), a copy of which has been produced to the SGM marked “A” and signed by the chairman of the meeting for the purpose of identification) pursuant to the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements (as defined in the Circular), copies of which have been produced to the SGM marked “B”, “C” and “D”, respectively, and signed by the chairman of the meeting for the purpose of identification, be and is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed;

  • (b) the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements be and are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed;

  • (c) the grant of a specific mandate for the allotment and issue of 90,276,000 Dynamic Consideration Shares (as defined in the Circular) pursuant to the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements at an issue price of HK$0.45 per Dynamic Consideration Share for a total consideration of HK$40,624,200 be approved; and

  • (d) the directors of the Company be and are hereby authorised to allot and issue the Dynamic Consideration Shares pursuant to the specific mandate granted in paragraph (c) above and to do all acts, deeds and things which they may in their absolute discretion consider necessary, expedient or desirable to give effect to and implement the Dynamic Acquisition pursuant to the Dynamic Acquisition Agreements, and to waive compliance from or make and agree such variations of a non-material nature to any of the terms thereof as they may in their discretion consider to be desirable and in the interest of the Company.”

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NOTICE OF SGM

  1. THAT

  2. (a) the Glory Choice Acquisition (as defined in the Circular) pursuant to the Glory Choice S&P Agreement (as defined in the Circular), a copy of which has been produced to the SGM marked “E” and signed by the chairman of the meeting for the purpose of identification, be and is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed;

  3. (b) the Glory Choice S&P Agreement be and is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed;

  4. (c) the grant of a specific mandate for the allotment and issue of 80,000,000 Glory Choice Consideration Shares (as defined in the Circular) pursuant to the Glory Choice S&P Agreement at an issue price of HK$0.45 per Glory Choice Consideration Share to satisfy part of the consideration in the sum of HK$36,000,000 contemplated under the Glory Choice S&P Agreement be approved; and

  5. (d) the directors of the Company be and are hereby authorised to allot and issue the Glory Choice Consideration Shares pursuant to the specific mandate granted in paragraph (c) above and to do all acts, deeds and things which they may in their absolute discretion consider necessary, expedient or desirable to give effect to and implement the Glory Choice Acquisition pursuant to the Glory Choice S&P Agreement, and to waive compliance from or make and agree such variations of a non-material nature to any of the terms thereof as they may in their discretion consider to be desirable and in the interest of the Company.”

By order of the board Zou Yishang Chairman

Hong Kong, 31st May 2002

Principal place of business:

Unit 01A, 24th Floor Bank of America Tower 12 Harcourt Road, Central Hong Kong

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NOTICE OF SGM

Notes:

  • (1) A member entitled to attend and vote at the above meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and to vote on his behalf. A proxy need not be a member of the Company.

  • (2) A form of proxy of the meeting is enclosed. Whether or not a member intends to attend the meeting in person, he/she/it is urged to complete and return the form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon.

  • (3) To be valid, a form of proxy, together with a power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed, or a certified copy of such power or authority, must be deposited at the Company’s Hong Kong branch share registrar, Tengis Limited, at 4th Floor, Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong, as soon as possible and in any event not later than 48 hours before the time fixed for the holding of the SGM or any adjournment thereof.

  • (4) Where there are joint holders of a share of the Company, any one of such holders may vote at the meeting either personally or by proxy in respect of such share as if such holder were solely entitled thereto, but if more than one of such holders be present at the meeting personally or by proxy, that one of such holders so present whose name stands first on the register of members of the Company in respect of such share shall alone be entitled to vote in respect thereof. Several executors or administrators of a deceased member in whose name any share stands shall for this purpose be deemed joint holders thereof.

  • (5) Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude the member from attending and voting in person at the SGM or any adjournment thereof should the member so wish.

  • For identification purpose only

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