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Brockman Mining Limited Interim / Quarterly Report 2012

Aug 23, 2012

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

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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)

(Stock Code: 99)

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

The board of directors (the “Board” or “Directors”) of Wong’s International (Holdings) Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the unaudited condensed consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 June 2012 as follows:

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

Note
Revenue
2
Other income
3
Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress
Raw materials and consumables used
Employee benefit expense
Depreciation and amortisation charges
Other operating expenses
Change in fair value of investment properties
Other (losses)/gains – net
4
Operating profit
Finance income
Finance costs
Share of profit of associates
Share of loss of jointly controlled entities
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
5
Profit after tax
Unaudited
As restated
(Note 1)
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,633,147
1,889,685
6,763
14,885
3,340
(33,890)
(1,286,460)
(1,465,619)
(198,794)
(192,436)
(18,456)
(22,010)
(110,185)
(118,574)
7,500
6,010
(4,094)
15,362
32,761
93,413
5,254
3,501
(3,122)
(4,226)

93
(49)
(178)
34,844
92,603
(6,438)
(16,412)
28,406
76,191
Unaudited
As restated
(Note 1)
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,633,147
1,889,685
6,763
14,885
3,340
(33,890)
(1,286,460)
(1,465,619)
(198,794)
(192,436)
(18,456)
(22,010)
(110,185)
(118,574)
7,500
6,010
(4,094)
15,362
32,761
93,413
5,254
3,501
(3,122)
(4,226)

93
(49)
(178)
34,844
92,603
(6,438)
(16,412)
28,406
76,191
(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

– 1 –

Note
Profit attributable to owners of the Company
Non-controlling interests
Dividends
6
Earnings per share attributable to owners of the Company
during the period
Basic earnings per share
7
Diluted earnings per share
7
Unaudited
As restated
(Note 1)
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
28,370
76,191
36

28,406
76,191
11,894
16,550
HK$0.06
HK$0.16
HK$0.06
HK$0.16
Unaudited
As restated
(Note 1)
2012
2011
HK$’000
HK$’000
28,370
76,191
36

28,406
76,191
11,894
16,550
HK$0.06
HK$0.16
HK$0.06
HK$0.16
76,191
16,550
HK$0.16
HK$0.16

– 2 –

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 1)
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 1)
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

– 3 –

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

Note
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Leasehold land and land use rights
Investments in associates
Investments in jointly controlled entities
Intangible assets
Available-for-sale financial assets
Deferred income tax assets
Current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
8
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$’000
257,067
54,600
6,615
6,993
341,751
2,048
98,016
15,904
782,994
397,980
751,374
98,352
27,882
2,414
4,338
699,758
1,982,098
2,765,092
Audited
As restated
(Note 1)
As at
31 December
2011
HK$’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

– 4 –

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

– 5 –

NOTES:

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”).

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.

policy, as summarised below.
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.

– 6 –

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

HKAS 12 (Amendment) HKFRS 7 (Amendment)

Deferred tax: Recovery of underlying assets 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

2. 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 costs, 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

– 7 –

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.

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

– 8 –

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
Reconciliations of other material items are as follows:
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
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

– 9 –

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.

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

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

3. OTHER INCOME

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

4. 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
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
(359)
243
70
160
(3,805)
(374)

15,333
(4,094)
15,362
15,362

– 10 –

5. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

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

6,438
16,412

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.

6. DIVIDENDS

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.

– 11 –

7. 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 1)
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 1)
2012
2011
28,370
76,191
474,634
471,484
0.06
0.16
471,484
0.16

(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 1)
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 1)
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

– 12 –

8. 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

9. 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

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.

– 13 –

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.

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.

– 14 –

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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 of Hong Kong Limited (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.

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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.

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.

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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.

PUBLICATION OF RESULTS AND INTERIM REPORT

This results announcement is published on the Company’s website at www.wih.com.hk/investor07.asp and the Stock Exchange’s website at www.hkexnews.hk. The 2012 interim report will be dispatched to shareholders of the Company and will be available on the above websites in due course.

By Order of the Board WONG CHUNG MAT, BEN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong, 23 August 2012

As at the date of this announcement, the Executive Directors are Mr. Wong Chung Mat, Ben, Ms. Wong Yin Man, Ada, Mr. Chan Tsze Wah, Gabriel, Mr. Tan Chang On, Lawrence and Mr. Wan Man Keung; the Non-executive Director is Mr. Mak King Mun, Philip; and the Independent Non-executive Directors are Dr. Li Ka Cheung, Eric GBS, OBE, JP, Dr. Yu Sun Say GBS, JP and Mr. Alfred Donald Yap JP.

  • For identification purpose only

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