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Brockman Mining Limited Interim / Quarterly Report 2012

Sep 5, 2012

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WONG’S INTERNATIONAL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 王氏國際(集團)有限公司 *

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

INTERIM REPORT FOR 2012

  • For identification purpose only

UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS

The board of directors (the “Board” or “Directors”) of Wong’s International (Holdings) Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to present the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) as at end for the six months ended 30 June 2012, together with comparative figures, as follows:

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

Unaudited

Note
Revenue
3
Other income
4
Changes in inventories of finished goods
and work in progress
Raw materials and consumables used
Employee benefit expense
Depreciation and amortisation charges
5
Other operating expenses
5
Change in fair value of investment
properties
Other (losses)/gains – net
6
Operating profit
Finance income
7
Finance costs
7
Share of profit of associates
Share of loss of jointly
controlled entities
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
8
Profit after tax
Profit attributable to owners
of the Company
Non-controlling interests
Dividends
9
Earnings per share attributable to owners
of the Company during the period
Basic earnings per share
10
Diluted earnings per share
10
2012
HK$’000
1,633,147
6,763
3,340
(1,286,460)
(198,794)
(18,456)
(110,185)
7,500
(4,094)
32,761
5,254
(3,122)

(49)
34,844
(6,438)
28,406
28,370
36
28,406
11,894
HK$0.06
HK$0.06
As restated
(Note 2)
2011
HK$’000
1,889,685
14,885
(33,890)
(1,465,619)
(192,436)
(22,010)
(118,574)
6,010
15,362
93,413
3,501
(4,226)
93
(178)
92,603
(16,412)
76,191
76,191

76,191
16,550
HK$0.16
HK$0.16

The notes on pages 9 to 27 are an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim financial information.

1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
Changes in fair value of available-for-sale
financial assets
Surplus on revaluation of property transferred
from owner-occupied property to investment
property
Other comprehensive income for the period,
net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company
Non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income for the period
Unaudited
As restated
(Note 2)
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
28,406
76,191
(14,331)
11,412
41,817

500

27,986
11,412
56,392
87,603
56,305
87,603
87

56,392
87,603
Unaudited
As restated
(Note 2)
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
28,406
76,191
(14,331)
11,412
41,817

500

27,986
11,412
56,392
87,603
56,305
87,603
87

56,392
87,603
11,412
87,603
87,603
87,603

The notes on pages 9 to 27 are an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim financial information.

2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2012

Note
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
11
Investment properties
11
Leasehold land and
land use rights
11
Investments in associates
Investments in jointly
controlled entities
12
Intangible assets
11
Available-for-sale financial assets
Deferred income tax assets
Current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
13
Prepayments, deposits and
other receivables
Amounts due from associates
Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss
Current income tax recoverable
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
257,067
54,600
6,615
6,993
341,751
2,048
98,016
15,904
782,994
397,980
751,374
98,352
27,882
2,414
4,338
699,758
1,982,098
2,765,092
Audited
As restated
(Note 2)
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
263,124
46,600
6,832
6,993
301,008

56,199
15,866
696,622
348,932
804,638
46,378
27,847

1,980
681,432
1,911,207
2,607,829

3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2012

Note
EQUITY
Equity attributable to owners
of the Company
Share capital
16
Other reserves
Retained earnings
– Dividends
– Others
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade payables
14
Accruals and other payables
Amount due to an associate
Current income tax liabilities
Borrowings
15
Total liabilities
Total equity and liabilities
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
47,577
568,042
11,894
834,663
1,462,176
(575)
1,461,601
741,318
203,028
3,183
9,465
346,497
1,303,491
2,765,092
678,607
1,461,601
Audited
As restated
(Note 2)
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
47,308
536,795
18,979
820,584
1,423,666
(666)
1,423,000
619,419
231,932
3,183
19,437
310,858
1,184,829
2,607,829
726,378
1,423,000

The notes on pages 9 to 27 are an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim financial information.

4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

Balance as at 31 December 2010
as previously reported
Change in accounting policy –
adoption of HKAS12 amendment
As at 1 January 2011, as restated
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation difference
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Transactions with owners
Dividend paid to owners of
the Company
Employee share option scheme
– value of employment services
– proceeds from shares issued
Total transactions with owners
As at 30 June 2011
As Unaudited
restated_(Note 2)_
Unaudited
restated_(Note 2)_
Total
HK$’000
1,253,419
5,948
1,259,367
76,191
11,412
11,412
87,603
(26,007)
67
1,472
(24,468)
1,322,502
Share
capital
HK$’000
46,966
Share
premium
HK$’000
149,848
Other
reserves
HK$’000
1,056,605
5,948
Non-
controlling
interests
HK$’000

46,966

149,848

1,062,553
76,191
11,412






320




1,152
11,412
87,603
(26,007)
67




320
47,286
1,152
151,000
(25,940)
1,124,216

5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

Unaudited
As restated_(Note 2)_
Non-
Share Share Other controlling
capital premium reserves interests Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Balance as at 31 December 2011 as
previously reported 47,308 151,081 1,217,505 (666) 1,415,228
Change in accounting policy –
adoption of HKAS12 amendment 7,772 7,772
As at 1 January 2012, as restated 47,308 151,081 1,225,277 (666) 1,423,000
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period 28,370 36 28,406
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation difference (14,382) 51 (14,331)
Changes in fair value of available-
for-sale financial assets 41,817 41,817
Surplus on revaluation of property
transferred from owner-occupied
property to investment property 500 500
Total other comprehensive income 27,935 51 27,986
Total comprehensive income 56,305 87 56,392
Transactions with owners
Dividend paid to owners of the
Company (19,031) (19,031)
Grant of subsidiary’s share to
employee 4 4
Employee share option scheme
– proceeds from shares issued 269 967 1,236
Total transactions with owners 269 967 (19,031) 4 (17,791)
As at 30 June 2012 47,577 152,048 1,262,551 (575) 1,461,601

The notes on pages 9 to 27 are an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim financial information.

6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash generated from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of property,
plant and equipment
Increase in intangible assets
Proceeds from disposal of property,
plant and equipment
Increase in amounts due from associates
Acquisition of financial assets at fair
value through profit or loss
Proceeds from disposal of
financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss
Decrease in pledged bank deposits
Loans to jointly controlled entities
Interest received
Net cash (used in)/generated
from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from employee share
option scheme
New bank loans
Repayment of bank loans
Dividends paid
Net cash generated from/(used in)
financing activities
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
67,180
101,342
(14,535)
(15,213)
(2,048)

70
1,936
(35)

(3,429)
(3,497)
656


121,166
(40,792)
(8,138)
5,254
3,501
(54,859)
99,755
1,236
1,472
201,517
125,695
(165,050)
(181,856)
(19,031)
(26,007)
18,672
(80,696)

7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of the period
Exchange differences
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents:
Cash on hand
Cash at banks
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
30,993
120,401
681,432
400,251
(12,667)
9,034
699,758
529,686
218
314
699,540
529,372
699,758
529,686
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
30,993
120,401
681,432
400,251
(12,667)
9,034
699,758
529,686
218
314
699,540
529,372
699,758
529,686
529,686
314
529,372
529,686

The notes on pages 9 to 27 are an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim financial information.

8

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1 BASIS OF PREPARATION

This unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information (“Interim Financial Information”) for the six months ended 30 June 2012 has been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard (“HKAS”) 34, ‘Interim financial report’ issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”) and Appendix 16 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Interim Financial Information should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011, which have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”).

2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This Interim Financial Information has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss and investment properties, which are carried at fair value.

In December 2010, the HKICPA amended HKAS 12, ‘Income taxes’, to introduce an exception to the principle for the measurement of deferred tax assets or liabilities arising on an investment property measured at fair value. HKAS 12 requires an entity to measure the deferred tax relating to an asset depending on whether the entity expects to recover the carrying amount of the asset through use or sale. The amendment introduces a rebuttable presumption that an investment property measured at fair value is recovered entirely by sale. The amendment is applicable retrospectively to annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2012 with early adoption permitted.

The Group has adopted this amendment retrospectively for the financial period ended 30 June 2012 and the effects of adoption are disclosed as follows.

The Group has investment properties measured at their fair values totalling HK$46,600,000 as of 1 January 2012. As required by the amendment, the Group has re-measured the deferred tax relating to these investment properties amounting to HK$46,600,000 according to the tax consequence on the presumption that they are recovered entirely by sale retrospectively. The comparative figures for 2011 have been restated to reflect the change in accounting policy, as summarised below.

9

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

As at As at
30 June 31 December
2012 2011
HK$’000 HK$’000
Effect on consolidated balance sheet
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities 9,010 7,772
Increase in retained earnings 9,010 7,772
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012 2011
HK$’000 HK$’000
Effect on consolidated income statement
Decrease in income tax expense 1,238 992
Increase in net profit attributable to owners of
the company 1,238 992
Increase in basic earnings per share HK0.26 cents HK0.21 cents
Increase in diluted earnings per share HK0.26 cents HK0.21 cents

Except for these changes, the accounting policies applied and methods of computation used in the preparation of this Interim Financial Information are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011.

The following amendments to standards are mandatory for the first time for the financial year beginning 1 January 2012.

HKAS 12 (Amendment) Deferred tax: Recovery of underlying assets HKFRS 7 (Amendment) Disclosures – Transfers of financial assets

Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards effective in 2012 but not relevant to the Group:

HKFRS 1 (Amendment) Severe hyperinflation and removal of fixed dates for first-time adopters

New standards, amendments and interpretations have been issued but are not effective for the financial year beginning 1 January 2012 and have not been early adopted.

HKAS 19 (Amendment) Employee benefits HKFRS 9 Financial instruments HKFRS 10 Consolidated financial statements HKFRS 12 Disclosures of interests in other entities HKFRS 13 Fair value measurement

10

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3 SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group’s senior executive management is considered as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The Group was organised into two operating divisions:

Electronic Manufacturing Service (“EMS”) – manufacture and distribution of electronic products for EMS customers.

Original Design and Manufacturing (“ODM”) – original design and manufacturing for both EMS and ODM customers.

The CODM reviews the performance of the Group on a regular basis and reviews the Group’s internal reporting in order to assess performance and allocate resources. The CODM assesses the performance of the operating segments based on a measure of segment results. This measurement basis includes profit or loss of the operating segments before other income, other (losses)/gains – net, share of profit/(loss) of associates and jointly controlled entities, finance income, finance cost, tax and change in fair value of investment properties but excludes corporate and unallocated expenses. Other information provided to the Group’s management is measured in a manner consistent with that in the Interim Financial Information.

For the six months ended
30 June 2012
Total gross revenue
Inter-segment revenue
External revenue
Segment results
Depreciation and
amortisation charges
Capital expenditure
Unaudited
EMS
division
HK$’000
1,622,055
(7,641)
1,614,414
41,349
16,999
12,465
Unaudited
ODM
division
HK$’000
18,733

18,733
(6,297)
136
655
Unaudited
Total
HK$’000
1,640,788
(7,641)
1,633,147
35,052
17,135
13,120

11

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3 SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

For the six months ended
30 June 2011
Total gross revenue
Inter-segment revenue
External revenue
Segment results
Depreciation and
amortisation charges
Capital expenditure
Reportable segment assets
As at 30 June 2012
As at 31 December 2011
Unaudited
EMS
division
HK$’000
1,886,771

1,886,771
74,881
20,703
14,271
Unaudited
EMS
division
HK$’000
2,059,378
2,009,953
Unaudited
ODM
division
HK$’000
2,914

2,914
(6,072)
40
68
Unaudited
ODM
division
HK$’000
20,995
15,450
Unaudited
Total
HK$’000
1,889,685
1,889,685
68,809
20,743
14,339
Unaudited
Total
HK$’000
2,080,373
2,025,403

Segment assets consist primarily of property, plant and equipment, leasehold land and land use rights, intangible assets, inventories, trade receivables, prepayments, deposits and other receivables, and cash and bank deposits, but exclude corporate and unallocated assets.

12

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3 SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

A reconciliation of reportable segment results to profit before income tax is provided as follows:

Reportable segment results
Other income
Change in fair value of investment properties
Other (losses)/gains – net
Finance income/(costs) – net
Share of profit of associates
Share of loss of jointly controlled entities
Corporate and unallocated expenses
Profit before income tax
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
35,052
68,809
6,763
14,885
7,500
6,010
(4,094)
15,362
2,132
(725)

93
(49)
(178)
(12,460)
(11,653)
34,844
92,603
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
35,052
68,809
6,763
14,885
7,500
6,010
(4,094)
15,362
2,132
(725)

93
(49)
(178)
(12,460)
(11,653)
34,844
92,603
92,603

Reportable segments assets are reconciled to total assets as follows:

Reportable segment assets
Investment properties
Investments in associates
Investments in jointly controlled entities
Available-for-sale financial assets
Deferred income tax assets
Amounts due from associates
Financial assets at fair value through profit
or loss
Corporate and unallocated assets
Total assets per condensed consolidated
balance sheet
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
2,080,373
54,600
6,993
341,751
98,016
15,904
27,882
2,414
137,159
2,765,092
Audited
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
2,025,403
46,600
6,993
301,008
56,199
15,866
27,847

127,913
2,607,829

13

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3 SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

Reconciliations of other material items are as follows:

Depreciation and amortisation charges
– Reportable segment total
– Corporate headquarters
Capital expenditure
– Reportable segment total
– Corporate headquarters
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
17,135
20,743
1,321
1,267
18,456
22,010
13,120
14,339
1,415
874
14,535
15,213
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
17,135
20,743
1,321
1,267
18,456
22,010
13,120
14,339
1,415
874
14,535
15,213
22,010
14,339
874
15,213

The Company is domiciled in Bermuda. Analysis of the Group’s revenue by geographical market, which is determined by the destination of the invoices billed, is as follows:

North America
Asia (excluding Hong Kong)
Europe
Hong Kong
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
212,127
183,055
931,392
1,050,329
299,129
306,479
190,499
349,822
1,633,147
1,889,685
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
212,127
183,055
931,392
1,050,329
299,129
306,479
190,499
349,822
1,633,147
1,889,685
1,889,685

For the six months ended 30 June 2012, revenues of approximately HK$493,208,000 (2011: HK$603,376,000) and HK$391,677,000 (2011: HK$420,660,000) were derived from the top two external customers respectively. These customers individually account for 10 percent or more of the Group’s revenue. These revenues are attributable to the EMS division.

14

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3 SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

Analysis of the Group’s non-current assets by geographical market is as follows:

Unaudited Audited
As at As at
30 June 31 December
2012 2011
HK$’000 HK$’000
North America 1,432 949
Asia (excluding Hong Kong) 134,686 140,693
Europe 38 42
Hong Kong 630,934 539,072
767,090 680,756

Non-current assets comprise property, plant and equipment, investment properties, leasehold land and land use rights, investments in associates, investments in jointly controlled entities, intangible assets and available-for-sale financial assets. They exclude deferred income tax assets.

4 OTHER INCOME

Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012 2011
HK$’000 HK$’000
Scrap and spare parts sales 1,158 8,486
Tooling income 4,518 4,140
Sundry income 1,087 2,259
6,763 14,885

15

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

5 PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX

Profit before income tax is analysed as follows:

Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment
Amortisation on leasehold land and
land use rights
Depreciation and amortisation charges
Operating lease rental in respect of
land and buildings
Utility expense
Transportation
Chemicals and consumables
Others
Other operating expenses
Total depreciation, amortisation and other
operating expenses
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
18,377
21,933
79
77
18,456
22,010
6,673
9,658
15,529
15,487
16,748
18,792
21,846
23,623
49,389
51,014
110,185
118,574
128,641
140,584
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
18,377
21,933
79
77
18,456
22,010
6,673
9,658
15,529
15,487
16,748
18,792
21,846
23,623
49,389
51,014
110,185
118,574
128,641
140,584
22,010
9,658
15,487
18,792
23,623
51,014
118,574
140,584

16

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

6 OTHER (LOSSES)/GAINS – NET

Fair value change on financial
instruments, net
Gains on disposal of property,
plant and equipment
Exchange losses, net
Write-back of trade payables
7
FINANCE INCOME/(COSTS) – NET
Finance income
Interest income on short-term
bank deposits
Finance costs
Interest expenses on bank borrowings
Finance income/(costs) – net
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
(359)
243
70
160
(3,805)
(374)

15,333
(4,094)
15,362
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
5,254
3,501
(3,122)
(4,226)
2,132
(725)

17

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

8 INCOME TAX EXPENSE

The Company is exempted from taxation in Bermuda until 2016.

Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 16.5% (2011: 16.5%) on the estimated assessable profit arising in or derived from Hong Kong.

The new Corporate Income Tax Law in the People’s Republic of China increases the corporate income tax rate for foreign investment enterprises from previous preferential rates to 25% with effect from 1 January 2008. Companies established in Mainland China before 16 March 2007 and previously taxed at the rate lower than 25% may be offered a gradual increase of tax rate to 25% within 5 years. Certain subsidiaries of the Company established in Mainland China will enjoy preferential income tax rate from 2008 to 2011 and be taxed at the rate of 25% from 2012 when the preferential treatment expires.

The amount of income tax charged to the condensed consolidated interim income statement represents:

Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
As restated
(Note 2)
2012 2011
HK$’000 HK$’000
Current income tax
– Hong Kong profits tax 1,344 5,467
– Overseas taxation 6,915 13,852
Deferred income tax (242) (3,481)
(Over)/under-provision in prior periods
– Current income tax (1,525) 574
– Deferred income tax (54)
6,438 16,412

Income tax expense is recognised based on management’s best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year.

18

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

9 DIVIDENDS

Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012 2011
HK$’000 HK$’000
Interim dividend – HK$0.025
(2011: HK$0.035) per share 11,894 16,550

The Board has resolved to pay an interim dividend of HK$0.025 per share (2011: HK$0.035 per share) on Friday, 28 September 2012 to the shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company on Friday, 14 September 2012.

10 EARNINGS PER SHARE

(a) Basic

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.

Profit attributable to owners of the
Company_(HK$’000)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue
(in thousands)
Basic earnings per share
(HK$)_
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
As restated
(Note 2)
2012
2011
28,370
76,191
474,634
471,484
0.06
0.16
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
As restated
(Note 2)
2012
2011
28,370
76,191
474,634
471,484
0.06
0.16
471,484
0.16

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

10 EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)

(b) Diluted

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Company has outstanding share options, which are of dilutive potential. For share options, a calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average annual market share price of the Company’s shares) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options.

Profit attributable to owners of the
Company_(HK$’000)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue
(in thousands)
Adjustment for share options
(in thousands)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for diluted earnings per
share
(in thousands)
Diluted earnings per share
(HK$)_
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
As restated
(Note 2)
2012
2011
28,370
76,191
474,634
471,484
1,859
4,525
476,493
476,009
0.06
0.16
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
As restated
(Note 2)
2012
2011
28,370
76,191
474,634
471,484
1,859
4,525
476,493
476,009
0.06
0.16
471,484
4,525
476,009
0.16

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

11 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

For the six months
ended 30 June 2011
Opening net book amount
as at 1 January 2011
Additions
Disposals
Fair value gains
Depreciation/amortisation
Exchange difference
Closing net book amount
as at 30 June 2011
For the six months
ended 30 June 2012
Opening net book amount
as at 1 January 2012
Additions
Surplus on revaluation of
property transferred
from owner-occupied
property to investment
property
Transfer from owner-
occupied property
Fair value gains
Depreciation/amortisation
Exchange difference
Closing net book amount
as at 30 June 2012
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Property,
plant and
equipment
Investment
properties
Leasehold
land and land
use rights
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
262,485
35,550
6,659
15,213


(1,776)



6,010

(21,933)

(77)
1,786

141
255,775
41,560
6,723
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Property,
plant and
equipment
Investment
properties
Leasehold
land and
land use
rights
Intangible
assets
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
263,124
46,600
6,832

14,535


2,048
500



(500)
500



7,500


(18,377)

(79)

(2,215)

(138)

257,067
54,600
6,615
2,048
Unaudited
Leasehold
land and land
use rights
HK$’000
6,659



(77)
141
Unaudited
Leasehold
land and land
use rights
HK$’000
6,659



(77)
141
6,723
Unaudited
Intangible
assets
HK$’000

2,048




2,048

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

12 INVESTMENTS IN JOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITIES

Share of net assets
Loans to jointly controlled entities
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
1,361
340,390
341,751
Audited
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
1,410
299,598
301,008

As at 30 June 2012, the Group had interests in the following principal jointly controlled entities, which are unlisted:

Proportion
Place of of ownership
Name of company incorporation interest Principal activities
%
Easywise Limited Hong Kong 35.7% Property holding
Crown Opal Investment Limited Hong Kong 35.7% Property holding

The loans to jointly controlled entities are unsecured, interest-free and will not be repaid in the coming twelve months. The Directors consider that the carrying amounts of the loans to the jointly controlled entities approximate their fair values. The amounts are denominated in Hong Kong dollars.

As at 30 June 2012, there were neither capital commitments nor contingent liabilities related to the development project.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

13 TRADE RECEIVABLES

The credit period allowed by the Group to its trade customers mainly ranges from 30 days to 90 days and no interest is charged.

Ageing analysis of the Group’s trade receivables by invoice date is as follows:

0–60 days
61–90 days
Over 90 days
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
552,274
162,996
36,104
751,374
Audited
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
637,486
121,013
46,139
804,638

The carrying amounts of the Group’s trade receivables approximated their fair values as at 30 June 2012.

14 TRADE PAYABLES

Ageing analysis of the Group’s trade payables by invoice date is as follows:

0–60 days
61–90 days
Over 90 days
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
723,335
1,409
16,574
741,318
Audited
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
573,361
31,279
14,779
619,419

The carrying amounts of the Group’s trade payables approximated their fair values as at 30 June 2012.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

15 BORROWINGS

Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
Collateralised bank loans, unsecured
12,017
Short-term bank loans, unsecured
279,280
Portion of a mortgage loan from bank due
for repayment within one year
6,900
Portion of a mortgage loan from bank due
for repayment after one year which
contains a repayment on demand clause
48,300
Total borrowings
346,497
Movements in borrowings are analysed as follows:
For the six months ended 30 June 2011
Opening amount at 1 January 2011
Inceptions of borrowings
Repayments of borrowings
Exchange difference
Closing amount at 30 June 2011
For the six months ended 30 June 2012
Opening amount at 1 January 2012
Inceptions of borrowings
Repayments of borrowings
Exchange difference
Closing amount at 30 June 2012
Audited
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
72,100
180,108
6,900
51,750
310,858
Unaudited
HK$’000
436,259
125,695
(181,856)
762
380,860
310,858
201,517
(165,050)
(828)
346,497

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

16 SHARE CAPITAL

Ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each
Authorised:
At 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011
At 1 January 2012 and 30 June 2012
Issued and fully paid:
At 1 January 2011
New shares issued
At 31 December 2011
At 1 January 2012
New shares issued
At 30 June 2012
Number
of shares
700,000,000
700,000,000
469,657,794
3,426,000
473,083,794
473,083,794
2,686,000
475,769,794
Nominal value
HK$’000
70,000
70,000
46,966
342
47,308
47,308
269
47,577

17 COMMITMENTS

  • (a) Capital commitments in respect of property, plant and equipment are as follows:
Contracted but not provided for
Authorised but not contracted for
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
2,751

2,751
Audited
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
1,839
1,839

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

17 COMMITMENTS (continued)

  • (b) The Group’s future aggregate minimum lease payments under various noncancellable operating lease agreements in respect of rented premises are analysed as follows:
Within one year
In the second to fifth year inclusive
Over five years
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
11,051
20,562

31,613
Audited
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
11,902
26,220
38,122

Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the Group for certain of its office premises. Leases and rentals are negotiated and fixed for an average of 2 years.

  • (c) The Group’s future rental income receivables under various non-cancellable operating leases in respect of rented premises are analysed as follows:
Within one year
In the second to fifth year inclusive
Unaudited
As at
30 June
2012
HK$’000
1,660
2,996
4,656
Audited
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’000
13
13

Operating lease income represents rentals receivable by the Group for leasing its investment properties. Leases and rentals are negotiated and fixed for an average of 3 year.

26

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

18 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Group was controlled by W. S. Wong & Sons Company Limited and Salop Investment Limited. As at 30 June 2012, W. S. Wong & Sons Company Limited and Salop Investment Limited beneficially owned 21.80% and 27.04% of the issued shares of the Company respectively.

(a) Balances with related parties

The amounts due from/to associates repayable on demand are unsecured, interest-free and without pre-determined repayment terms.

(b) Key management compensation

Salaries and allowances
Bonus
Pension costs – defined
contribution schemes
Employee share option scheme
– value of employment services
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
8,555
7,735
6,818
881
63
59

31
15,436
8,706
Unaudited
For the six months
ended 30 June
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
8,555
7,735
6,818
881
63
59

31
15,436
8,706
8,706

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INTERIM DIVIDEND

The Board has resolved to pay an interim dividend of HK$0.025 per share (2011: HK$0.035 per share) on Friday, 28 September 2012 to the shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company on Friday, 14 September 2012.

CLOSURE OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS

The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from Wednesday, 12 September 2012 to Friday, 14 September 2012, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares shall be effected. To qualify for the above interim dividend, all transfers accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged with the Company’s Hong Kong branch share registrars, Tricor Standard Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong for registration not later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 11 September 2012.

REVIEW OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Electronic Manufacturing Service (“EMS”) and Original Design and Manufacturing (“ODM”) Divisions

For the first six months ended 30 June 2012, the Group’s turnover was HK$1.63 billion, decreased by 13.6% when comparing with 2011, which resulted from the continuing financial instability of Euro area and far-from-satisfactory economic recovery in US. These unfavourable factors have generally impacted our customer demand although they were firmly staying with us.

During the period, our value added (sales revenue less material cost) percentage remained on the same level as last year. However, the decreased sales volume led to the decreased profit attributable to owners of the Company from HK$76.2 million in 2011 to HK$28.4 million in 2012.

Following the minimum wage regulatory requirement and the shortage of labour force, our manpower cost in PRC continued to increase, which has been eroding our profit. Nevertheless, our utmost effort in up-keeping the high operational efficiency would help offset the impact of such cost increase.

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REVIEW OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES (continued)

Electronic Manufacturing Service (“EMS”) and Original Design and Manufacturing (“ODM”) Divisions (continued)

For the first six months ended 30 June 2012, sales revenue of EMS Division decreased 14.4% to HK$1.61 billion from HK$1.89 billion for the same period of 2011. Sales revenue for Shajing factory in Shenzhen was down by 29% but the factory at Suzhou continued its growth by 13.8% as compared with 2011’s first half year. The decrease in the overall sales at EMS Division was generally across electronic products in industrial automation, energy and computer peripheral products. The segment results attributable to EMS Division was HK$41.3 million (2011 interim: HK$74.9 million).

For the ODM Division, sales revenue significantly increased to HK$18.7 million, which was 6.4 times of 2011 interim. The revenue increase was mainly attributed to the sales of iCarte for Apple iPhone in Europe, South Korea, and Australia. The iCarte business started its making profit in the first half year.

However, due to research and development and pre-production cost of a new private-label-brand project, the ODM Division recorded a segment loss HK$6 million (2011 interim: HK$6 million loss) for the period.

Property Development

Kwun Tong project

The Group has two jointly controlled entities with Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited on the development of two sites. The Group has paid its proportional share of the land premium for lease modification on one of the sites. Construction of the first site was on schedule. In respect of the second site, the land premium is still in discussion.

Mid-level residential

The project development company sold out all the residential unit and car park spaces in the first half year.

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REVIEW OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES (continued)

Media Network

The Group currently has an investment in Focus Media Network Limited (“FMN”) for 18.75%, which was listed in mid-2011 on the GEM board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. FMN is on out-of-home digital screen network business, which is one of the fastest growing advertising sectors after the internet. FMN has extensive network at office buildings and renowned retail outlets. According to the accounting standard, its book value was adjusted through the other comprehensive income as per the market value of 30 June 2012.

FINANCE

As at 30 June 2012, the Group had HK$1,517.2 million of total banking facilities. Total bank borrowings were HK$346.5 million, of which a loan of HK$29.3 million was arranged by an overseas subsidiary.

Cash and cash equivalents were HK$699.8 million at 30 June 2012 (2011 December: HK$681.4 million).

As at 30 June 2012, the Group had a net cash surplus of HK$353.3 million in excess of the bank borrowings, as compared to the net cash surplus of HK$370.5 million at 31 December 2011.

Most of the Group’s sales are conducted in United States dollars and costs and expenses are mainly in United States dollars, Hong Kong dollars, Japanese Yen and Renminbi. Forward contracts are used to hedge foreign exchange exposures where it is necessary or practicable.

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

There had been no material change in the Group’s capital structure since 31 December 2011 which consists of bank borrowings, cash and cash equivalents and equity attributable to owners of the parent, comprising issued share capital and reserves.

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EMPLOYEES

As at 30 June 2012, the Group employed approximately 5,300 employees of whom approximately 4,400 were production workers. In addition to the provision of annual bonuses, medical and life insurances, discretionary bonuses are also available to employees based on individual performance. The remuneration packages and policies are reviewed periodically.

The Group also provides in-house and external training programs to its employees.

AWARD & RECOGNITION

The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wong’s Electronics Company Limited were awarded the Caring Company Logo 2011/2012 by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service in recognition of their active participation in community activities and good corporate citizenship.

PROSPECTS

In the second half of 2012, the Group continues to face the challenges from vulnerable economic environment worldwide and labour cost increase in PRC. In addition, the Group has started its transformation process to convert Shajing’s contract-processing factory to an imported-processing wholly owned foreign enterprise in line with Shenzhen’s mandatory requirement. The transformation is expected to complete by the end of this year.

Based on the current level of orders and forecast provided by our customers, the Group’s business is expected to improve in the second half of the current year in spite of US’s slow economic recovery and Euro area’s financial instability.

As to the iCarte business, international sales are expected to be a key driver in the second half year though PRC business development has started. The iCarte business has started making profit since early this year but will remain cautiously optimistic due to increased competition in the market.

The private-label project is still in research and development stage. It is not expected any revenue contribution in the second half of the year.

On behalf of the Directors, I would like to sincerely thank our customers, suppliers and business partners for their continued confidence in and support to the Group. I would also like to pay a special tribute to all of our employees for their loyal, diligent and professional services to the Group.

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INTERESTS OF DIRECTORS AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES

As at 30 June 2012, the interests or short positions of the Directors and chief executives of the Company in the shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (“SFO”)) as recorded in the register required to be kept under Section 352 of the SFO or as otherwise notified to the Company and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers (the “Model Code”), were as follows:

Long positions in shares and underlying shares of the Company

Approximate
Number of Underlying Total number percentage of
ordinary shares of ordinary the issued
Name of Directors Capacity shares (share options) shares shares
Wong Chung Mat, Ben Beneficial owner and interest 129,630,911 129,630,911 27.25%
of controlled corporation
(Note)
Wong Yin Man, Ada Beneficial owner 750,000 250,000 1,000,000 0.21%
Chan Tsze Wah, Gabriel Beneficial owner 1,687,500 150,000 1,837,500 0.39%
Tan Chang On, Lawrence Beneficial owner 760,000 250,000 1,010,000 0.21%
Wan Man Keung Beneficial owner 750,000 250,000 1,000,000 0.21%

Note:

Mr. Wong Chung Mat, Ben was deemed (by virtue of the SFO) to be interested in 129,630,911 shares in the Company. These shares were held in the following capacity:

  • (a) 1,000,000 shares were held by Mr. Wong Chung Mat, Ben personally.

  • (b) 128,630,911 shares were held by Salop Investment Limited, which was wholly owned and controlled by Mr. Wong Chung Mat, Ben.

Save as disclosed herein, as at 30 June 2012, none of the Directors or chief executives of the Company or their respective associates had any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) as recorded in the register required to be kept under Section 352 of the SFO or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code.

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INTERESTS OF SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

So far as is known to the Directors or chief executives of the Company, as at 30 June 2012, persons (other than the Directors or chief executives of the Company) who had interests or short positions in the shares or underlying shares of the Company as recorded in the register required to be kept under Section 336 of the SFO were as follows:

Long positions in shares of the Company

Approximate
percentage of
Name of substantial Number of the issued
shareholders Capacity ordinary shares shares
Salop Investment Limited Beneficial owner_(Note 1)_ 128,630,911 27.04%
W. S. Wong & Sons Beneficial owner_(Note 2)_ 103,698,379 21.80%
Company Limited
Wong Chung Yin, Michael Interest of controlled 75,504,172 15.87%
corporations and
founder of a
discretionary trust
(Note 3)
Levy Investment Limited Beneficial owner 46,620,212 9.80%
(Note 3(a))
Wong Chung Ah, Johnny Beneficial owner, interest 40,693,487 8.55%
of spouse and founder
of a discretionary trust
(Note 4)
Kong King International Beneficial owner 38,458,487 8.08%
Limited (Note 4(c))
Mountainview International Trustee_(Note 4(c))_ 38,458,487 8.08%
Limited
HSBC Trustee (Cook Trustee_(Note 4(c))_ 38,458,487 8.08%
Islands) Limited
HSBC International Trustee Trustee_(Note 5)_ 32,957,546 6.93%
Limited

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INTERESTS OF SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

Long positions in shares of the Company (continued)

Notes:

  1. Salop Investment Limited was a company wholly owned and controlled by Mr. Wong Chung Mat, Ben. Please refer to the Note under the section headed “Interests of directors and chief executives”.

  2. W. S. Wong & Sons Company Limited was a company controlled by the Wong’s family.

  3. Mr. Wong Chung Yin, Michael was deemed (by virtue of the SFO) to be interested in 75,504,172 shares in the Company. These shares were held in the following capacity:

  4. (a) 46,620,212 shares were held by Levy Investment Limited, which was wholly owned and controlled by Mr. Wong Chung Yin, Michael.

  5. (b) 17,584,960 shares were held by Levy Pacific Limited under a discretionary trust, of which Mr. Wong Chung Yin, Michael was regarded as the founder (by virtue of the SFO) and HSBC International Trustee Limited was the trustee. Please see Note 5(a) below.

  6. (c) 11,299,000 shares were held by Pacific Way Limited, which was owned by Mr. Wong Chung Yin, Michael and his wife, Ms. Woo Sin Ming, in equal share.

  7. Mr. Wong Chung Ah, Johnny was deemed (by virtue of the SFO) to be interested in 40,693,487 shares in the Company. These shares were held in the following capacity:

  8. (a) 1,000,000 shares were held by Mr. Wong Chung Ah, Johnny personally.

  9. (b) 1,235,000 shares were held by Ms. Luk Kit Ching, wife of Mr. Wong Chung Ah, Johnny.

  10. (c) 38,458,487 shares were held by Kong King International Limited under a discretionary trust, of which Mr. Wong Chung Ah, Johnny was regarded as the founder (by virtue of the SFO). Kong King International Limited was wholly owned by Mountainview International Limited, which was wholly owned by HSBC Trustee (Cook Islands) Limited. Each of Mr. Wong Chung Ah, Johnny, Kong King International Limited, Mountainview International Limited and HSBC Trustee (Cook Islands) Limited was deemed to be interested in the same block of 38,458,487 shares.

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INTERESTS OF SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

Long positions in shares of the Company (continued)

Notes: (continued)

  1. HSBC International Trustee Limited was deemed (by virtue of the SFO) to be interested in 32,957,546 shares in the Company. These shares were held in the following capacity:

  2. (a) 17,584,960 shares were held by Levy Pacific Limited (which was wholly owned by HSBC International Trustee Limited) under a discretionary trust, of which Mr. Wong Chung Yin, Michael was regarded as the founder (please refer to Note 3(b) above) and HSBC International Trustee Limited was the trustee.

  3. (b) 11,357,150 shares were held by Floral (PTC) Inc. (which was wholly owned by HSBC International Trustee Limited) under a discretionary trust of which HSBC International Trustee Limited was the trustee.

  4. (c) 4,015,436 shares were held by Sycamore Assets Limited (which was wholly owned by HSBC International Trustee Limited) under a discretionary trust of which HSBC International Trustee Limited was the trustee.

Save as disclosed, the Directors are not aware of any other persons who, as at 30 June 2012, had interests or short positions in the shares or underlying shares of the Company as recorded in the register required to be kept under Section 336 of the SFO.

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SHARE OPTIONS

The Company’s employee share option scheme came into effect on 30 July 2000 (the “Old Scheme”) was expired at the close of business on 29 July 2010 and a new share option scheme was adopted on 2 June 2010 (the “New Scheme”). During the six months ended 30 June 2012, movements of the options granted under the Old Scheme were as follows:

Grantee
Date of grant
Exercise
price
per share
Exercisable period
Numb er of share options er of share options
At
1 January
2012
Granted
during the
period
Exercised
during the
period
Lapsed
during the
period
At
30 June
2012
Directors
Wong Yin Man,
Ada
22 December 2008
HK$0.46
22 December 2009 to
21 December 2013
Chan Tsze Wah,
Gabriel
22 December 2008
HK$0.46
22 December 2009 to
21 December 2013
Tan Chang On,
Lawrence
22 December 2008
HK$0.46
22 December 2009 to
21 December 2013
Wan Man Keung
22 December 2008
HK$0.46
22 December 2009 to
21 December 2013
Employees
22 December 2008
HK$0.46
22 December 2009 to
21 December 2013
TOTAL:
500,000
300,000
500,000
500,000



(250,000)1

(150,000)2

(250,000)2

(250,000)3

(900,000)

(1,786,000)4
(225,000)
(2,686,000)
(225,000)
250,000
150,000
250,000
250,000
1,800,000
3,825,000

900,000
1,814,000
5,625,000 (2,686,000) (225,000) 2,714,000

Notes:

  1. The weighted average closing price of the shares immediately before the respective exercise date of the options was HK$1.49.

  2. The weighted average closing price of the shares immediately before the respective exercise date of the options was HK$1.43.

  3. The weighted average closing price of the shares immediately before the respective exercise date of the options was HK$1.34.

  4. The weighted average closing price of the shares immediately before the respective exercise date of the options was HK$1.46.

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SHARE OPTIONS (continued)

Notes: (continued)

  1. Options granted are vested as follows:

  2. (1) In the year commencing on and including the date of the first anniversary of the date of grant up to and excluding the second anniversary of the date of grant.

  3. up to 25% of the total number of shares comprised in the option

  4. (2) In the year commencing on and including the date of the second anniversary of the date of grant up to and excluding the third anniversary of the date of grant.

  5. an additional 25% and any unexercised

  6. portion of the previous year’s 25%

  7. (3) In the year commencing on and including the date of the third anniversary of the date of grant up to and excluding the fourth anniversary of the date of grant.

  8. an additional 25% and any unexercised

  9. portion of the previous two years’ 50%

  10. (4) In the year commencing on and including the date of the fourth anniversary of the date of grant up to and excluding the fifth anniversary of the date of grant.

  11. the balance of the total number of shares comprised in the option

Upon expiration of the Old Scheme, no further options shall be granted but in all other aspects, the provisions of the Old Scheme shall remain in force and all options granted prior to its expiration shall continue to be valid and exercisable in accordance with the provisions of the Old Scheme.

No option has been granted under the New Scheme since its adoption date and up to 30 June 2012.

PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY’S LISTED SECURITIES

During the six months ended 30 June 2012, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold or redeemed any of the Company’s listed securities.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE

During the six months ended 30 June 2012, the Company has complied with the code provisions under the Code on Corporate Governance Practices (the “Former CG Code”, effective until 31 March 2012) and the Corporate Governance Code (the “Existing CG Code”, effective on 1 April 2012) as set out in Appendix 14 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange (the “Listing Rules”), except for the following deviations:

Deviations from Former CG Code and Existing CG Code

Code provision A.2.1

Code provision A.2.1 provides that the roles of chairman and chief executive should be separate and should not be performed by the same individual.

Mr. Wong Chung Mat, Ben is the Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and has occupied these two positions since February 2003. In allowing the two positions to be occupied by the same person, the Company has considered the following:

  • (a) Both positions require in-depth knowledge and considerable experience of the Group’s business. Candidates with the suitable knowledge, experience and leadership are difficult to find both within and outside the Group. If either of the positions is occupied by an unqualified person, the Group’s performance could be gravely compromised.

  • (b) The Company believes that the supervision of the Board and its Independent Non-executive Directors can provide an effective check and balance mechanism and ensures that the interests of the shareholders are adequately represented.

Code provision A.4.1

Code provision A.4.1 provides that non-executive directors should be appointed for a specific term, subject to re-election.

None of the existing Non-executive Directors of the Company is appointed for a specific term. However, every Director of the Company is now subject to retirement by rotation under Bye-law 112 of the Bye-laws of the Company. As such, the Company considers that sufficient measures have been taken to ensure that the Company’s corporate governance practices are no less exacting than those in the Former CG Code and the Existing CG Code.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE (continued)

Deviation from Existing CG Code

Code provisions A.5.1 to A.5.4

Code provisions A.5.1 to A.5.4 provide that a nomination committee should be established with specific terms of reference which should be made available on the websites of the Stock Exchange and the listed issuer, and that sufficient resources should be provided to such committee to perform its duties.

The Company does not have present intention to establish a Nomination Committee in view that the Board itself shall discharge all duties expected to be dealt with by a Nomination Committee. In addition, the policy and procedure for nomination of directors have been set out in writing and adopted by the Board to serve as a guideline in order to ensure that there is a formal, considered and transparent procedure for the appointment of new directors with suitable experience and capabilities to maintain and improve the competitiveness of the Company.

COMPLIANCE WITH THE MODEL CODE FOR SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS BY DIRECTORS OF LISTED ISSUERS

The Company has adopted the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers (the “Model Code”) as set out in Appendix 10 to the Listing Rules. Having made specific enquiry to all Directors, all Directors confirmed that they had complied with the required standard set out in the Model Code during the six months ended 30 June 2012.

UPDATE ON DIRECTORS’ INFORMATION UNDER RULE 13.51B(1) OF THE LISTING RULES

During the period concerned, Mr. Wan Man Keung, an Executive Director of the Company, is responsible for sales and marketing and overall business development of the Group.

Dr. Li Ka Cheung, Eric, an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company, had ceased to be an advisor to the Ministry of Finance on international accounting standards of the People’s Republic of China upon expiry of his term of service.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee, which comprises all Independent Non-executive Directors, has reviewed with management the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Group and discussed auditing, internal controls and financial reporting matters including a review of the unaudited interim financial information for the six months ended 30 June 2012.

By order of the Board

WONG CHUNG MAT, BEN

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong, 23 August 2012

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Directors:

  • Mr. Wong Chung Mat, Ben (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer)

  • Ms. Wong Yin Man, Ada

  • Mr. Chan Tsze Wah, Gabriel

  • Mr. Tan Chang On, Lawrence

  • Mr. Wan Man Keung

Non-executive Director:

Mr. Mak King Mun, Philip

Independent Non-executive Directors:

Dr. Li Ka Cheung, Eric, GBS, OBE, JP Dr. Yu Sun Say, GBS, JP

  • Mr. Alfred Donald Yap, JP

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