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Central Development Holdings Limited — Interim / Quarterly Report 2016
Nov 20, 2015
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ZHONG FA ZHAN HOLDINGS LIMITED 中發展控股有限公司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 475)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
The board (the “Board”) of directors (the “Directors”) of Zhong Fa Zhan Holdings Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the unaudited interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 September 2015 which have been reviewed by the Company’s audit committee and external auditor, together with the comparative figures for the corresponding previous period as follows:
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
| NOTES Revenue 3 Cost of sales Gross profit Other income Other gains and losses 4 Distribution costs Administrative expenses |
Six months ended 30 September 2015 2014 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 9,742 38,009 (9,265) (33,932) 477 4,077 81 58 149 201 (1,341) (2,590) (10,753) (10,849) |
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| NOTES Loss before taxation Taxation 5 Loss for the period 6 Other comprehensive expense for the period Item that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: Exchange differences arising on translation Total comprehensive expense for the period Loss per share 7 Basic and diluted (HK cents) |
Six months ended 30 September 2015 2014 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) (11,387) (9,103) – – (11,387) (9,103) (367) (230) (11,754) (9,333) (3.87) (3.22) |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
| NOTES Non-current asset Property, plant and equipment Current assets Inventories Trade receivables 9 Deposits, prepayments and other receivables Bank balances and cash Current liabilities Trade payables 10 Other payables and accruals 11 Loan from a controlling shareholder 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Capital and reserves Share capital 13 Reserves Equity attributable to owners of the Company |
At 30 September 2015 HK$’000 (unaudited) 1,777 5,240 6,332 1,964 32,786 46,322 36 7,435 7,585 15,056 31,266 33,043 3,031 30,012 33,043 |
At 31 March 2015 HK$’000 (audited) 2,384 |
|---|---|---|
| 11,607 7,605 1,487 14,758 |
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| 35,457 | ||
| 2,110 3,288 6,953 |
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| 12,351 | ||
| 23,106 | ||
| 25,490 | ||
| 2,938 22,552 |
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| 25,490 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
| At 1 April 2015 (audited) Loss for the period Other comprehensive expense for the period Total comprehensive expense for the period Issue of new shares_(Note 13)_ Exercise of share options Transaction cost attributable to issue of new shares At 30 September 2015 (unaudited) At 1 April 2014 (audited) Loss for the period Other comprehensive expense for the period Total comprehensive expense for the period Transfer upon lapse of share options Exercise of share options At 30 September 2014 (unaudited) |
Share capital HK$’000 2,938 – – – 90 3 – 3,031 2,736 – – – – 202 2,938 |
Share premium HK$’000 76,559 – – – 18,810 660 (52) 95,977 32,243 – – – – 44,316 76,559 |
Share options reserve HK$’000 2,615 – – – – (204) – 2,411 16,347 – – – (34) (13,698) 2,615 |
Exchange reserve Accumulated losses HK$’000 HK$’000 7,581 (64,203) – (11,387) (367) – (367) (11,387) – – – – – – 7,214 (75,590) 8,047 (42,083) – (9,103) (230) – (230) (9,103) – 34 – – 7,817 (51,152) |
Total HK$’000 25,490 |
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| (11,387) (367) |
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| (11,754) | |||||
| 18,900 459 (52) |
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| 33,043 | |||||
| 17,290 | |||||
| (9,103) (230) |
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| (9,333) | |||||
| – 30,820 |
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| 38,777 |
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 (“HKAS 34”) “Interim Financial Reporting” issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”) as well as with the applicable disclosure requirements of Appendix 16 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”).
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.
The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2015 are the same as those applied in the preparation of the Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2015.
In addition, in the current interim period, the Group has applied, for the first time, the following amendments to Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) issued by the HKICPA that are relevant for the preparation of the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Amendments to HKFRSs Annual improvements to HKFRSs 2010 - 2012 cycle Amendments to HKFRSs Annual improvements to HKFRSs 2011 - 2013 cycle Amendments to HKAS 19 Defined benefit plans: Employee contributions
The application of the above amendments to HKFRSs in the current interim period has had no material effect on the amounts reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements and/or disclosures set out in these condensed consolidated financial statements.
3. REVENUE AND SEGMENT INFORMATION
Revenue
Revenue represents the amounts received and receivable for goods sold in the normal course of business, net of discounts and sales related taxes.
Segmental information
The Group’s revenue and result is solely derived from a single business operation of jewelry manufacturing and wholesale business in the People Republic of China (the “PRC”) (the “Jewelry Business”). The financial information for the Jewelry Business as a whole is regularly reviewed by the executive directors of the Company and used for the purposes of assessment of performance and resource allocation. Accordingly, the Jewelry Business as a whole constitute the sole operating segment for the purpose of segment information presentation under HKFRS 8. Accordingly, no segment information was disclosed.
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4. OTHER GAINS AND LOSSES
| Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Net foreign exchange gain |
Six months ended 30 September 2015 2014 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) (3) – 152 201 149 201 |
Six months ended 30 September 2015 2014 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) (3) – 152 201 149 201 |
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| 201 |
5. TAXATION
No provision for Hong Kong Profits Tax has been made as there were no assessable profits generated in Hong Kong for both periods.
No provision for PRC Enterprise Income Tax has been made for the Group’s PRC subsidiary as the PRC subsidiary has no assessable profits for both periods.
6. LOSS FOR THE PERIOD
Loss for the period has been arrived at after charging:
| Six months | ended | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 September | ||
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |
| Cost of inventories recognised as expense | 9,265 | 33,932 |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 607 | 574 |
| Staff cost (including directors’ remuneration) | 6,189 | 7,784 |
| Auditor’s remuneration | 160 | 142 |
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7. LOSS PER SHARE
The calculation of the basic and diluted loss per share attributable to owners of the Company is based on the following data:
| The Group’s loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company for the purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of calculating basic and diluted loss per share |
Six months ended 30 September 2015 2014 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) (11,387) (9,103) ’000 ’000 293,882 282,306 |
Six months ended 30 September 2015 2014 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) (11,387) (9,103) ’000 ’000 293,882 282,306 |
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| ’000 282,306 |
The calculation of diluted loss per share for the six months ended 30 September 2015 and 30 September 2014 does not assume the exercise of the Company’s outstanding share options as their exercise would result in a decrease in loss per share.
8. DIVIDENDS
No dividends were paid, declared or proposed during the interim period. The directors of the Company have determined that no dividend will be paid in respect of the current interim period (2014: nil).
9. TRADE RECEIVABLES
The credit terms granted by the Group to its customers normally ranging from 30 to 180 days.
The following is an analysis of the Group’s trade receivables by age, presented based on the invoice date, which approximated the revenue recognition date.
| Within 1 month Over 1 month but within 3 months Over 3 months but within 6 months |
At 30 September 2015 HK$’000 (unaudited) 1,461 3,343 1,528 6,332 |
At 31 March 2015 HK$’000 (audited) 1,172 2,280 4,153 |
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| 7,605 |
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10. TRADE PAYABLES
The following is an analysis of the Group’s trade payables by age, presented based on the invoice date.
| Within 1 month Over 1 month but within 3 months Over 3 months but within 6 months Over 6 months |
At 30 September 2015 HK$’000 (unaudited) 3 6 23 4 36 |
At 31 March 2015 HK$’000 (audited) 88 299 1,719 4 |
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| 2,110 |
11. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUALS
As at 30 September 2015, included in other payables and accruals is an amount of HK$5,000,000 (31 March 2015: nil) which represents an advance from an investor for subscription of the Company’s ordinary shares. Details of the subscription are set out in note 13.
12. SHAREHOLDER’S LOAN
The shareholders’s loan is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
13. SHARE CAPITAL
| Ordinary shares with nominal value of HK$0.01 each Authorised: At 1 April 2014, 31 March 2015, 1 April 2015 and 30 September 2015 Issued and fully paid: At 1 April 2015 (audited) Exercise of share options Issue of new shares (note) At 30 September 2015 (unaudited) |
Number of shares ’000 10,000,000 293,754 300 9,000 303,054 |
Amount HK$’000 100,000 |
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| 2,938 3 90 |
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| 3,031 |
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Pursuant to the Suncool subscription agreement (the “Suncool Subscriptions”) and the investors subscription agreements (the “Investor Subscriptions”) dated 1 July 2015 entered into between the Company, a technology provider and various investors respectively, the Company agreed to (i) allot and issue to the technology provider 6,000,000 new ordinary shares at a price of HK$2.10 per share and grant the technology provider an aggregate of 24,000,000 warrants with an exercise price of HK$2.50 per warrant share at nil consideration under the Suncool Subscriptions; and (ii) allot and issue to various investors an aggregate of 36,000,000 new ordinary shares at a price of HK$2.10 per share under the Investors Subscriptions. On the same date, the technology provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a license agreement in pursuant to which the technology provider granted an exclusive right and license to the subsidiary of the Company for the use of solar energy related technologies and equipment (the “Technologies and Equipment”) for a term of 15 years upon the completion of the Suncool Subscriptions. The Technologies and Equipment will be applied in the Group’s proposed new solar business. The technology provider shall be entitled to receive royalty from the Group representing 5% of the revenue generated from the new solar business. Details of these transactions and the Company’s proposed new solar business are set out in the circular dated 13 August 2015.
During the six months ended 30 September 2015, the Company issued 9,000,000 ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each to two investors under the Investors Subscriptions at a price of HK$2.10 per share and received gross proceeds of HK$18,900,000.
Subsequent to end of the reporting period, the Company issued 21,000,000 and 6,000,000 ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each to various investors and the technology provider respectively at a price of HK$2.10 per share under the Investors Subscriptions and the Suncool Subscriptions respectively and received gross proceeds of HK$56,700,000. In addition, the Company issued 24,000,000 warrants with an exercise price of HK$2.50 per warrant share at nil subscription price to the technology provider.
The proceeds is intended to be used for (i) the development of the solar business in the PRC, (ii) the general working capital purpose and (iii) repayment of the loan from a controlling shareholder.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
BUSINESS REVIEW
During the six months ended 30 September 2015 (the “Review Period”), the Group was mainly engaged in the domestic jewelry wholesale business in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). The business scale has remained relatively modest due to the implementation of austerity measures by the PRC government coupled with fierce market competition. This has limited the Group’s bargaining power, resulting in less favorable operating conditions.
In response to the challenges mentioned, the Group has elected to diversify its operations in an effort to expand income sources. On 1 July 2015, the Group announced its entry into the new energy business by signing a subscription agreement (the “Suncool Subscription Agreement”) with Suncool AB (a Swedish company owned by ClimateWell AB (publ) (“ClimateWell”) to allot and issue 6,000,000 new shares of the Company to Suncool AB at a subscription price of HK$2.10 per share. Warrants were also granted to Suncool AB for subscribing to an aggregate of 24,000,000 new shares of the Company at an exercise price of HK$2.50 per warrant share. The Group also signed subscription agreements (the “Investor Subscription Agreements”) with six independent investors to allot and issue an aggregate of 36,000,000 new shares of the Company to six independent investors at a subscription price of HK$2.10 per share.
On the same date, Suncool AB entered into a 15-year license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Nation Power Group Limited (“Nation Power”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, which granted exclusive rights and permissions to Nation Power to use CoolStore concepts, intellectual property and authorized solar heating and cooling collector technologies, which are components of the proprietary triple-state absorption technology, for solar-powered interior climate solutions in the Greater China region. In addition, the Group entered into a consultation agreement (the “Consultation Agreement”) on the same date with China-UK Low Carbon Enterprise (Jiangyin) Investment Management Ltd, a company owned by China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (“CECEP”) for the provision of consultation services to the Group.
For details regarding the Suncool Subscription Agreement, the Investor Subscription Agreements, the License Agreement and the Consultation Agreement, please refer to the Company’s announcement dated 5 July 2015 and the circular dated 13 August 2015.
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The Group completed the subscription for a total of 36,000,000 shares as at 2 November 2015, which generated total gross proceeds of approximately HK$75,600,000. After deducting related expenses payable by the Company, the net proceeds are intended to be used for the following purposes: (i) approximately HK$50.0 million for the development of the solar business in the PRC; (ii) approximately HK$7.6 million for the repayment of the loan from a controlling shareholder of the Company; and (iii) remaining total net proceeds for general working capital purpose of the Group. The net proceeds received have not been utilized before the date of this announcement.
PROSPECT
The fine jewelry industry in the PRC will continue to face intense competition in the future. The Group will remain prudent and reduce direct and indirect costs to maintain a stable operating environment. The Group will also explore business opportunities in the jewelry wholesale and retail markets in Hong Kong through various channels, in addition to developing its existing jewelry wholesale business in the PRC.
The PRC government outlined its “Enhanced Actions on Climate Change: China’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions” this June, the strategies of which were subsequently submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Mr. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council, announced the target of lowering CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by 60% to 65% by 2030 as compared to 2005 levels. As CO2 emissions from air-conditioning systems in commercial and residential buildings account for a considerable percentage of total emissions, the Group is eager to contribute to emissions reduction by leveraging the Groups technical prowess.
“Recommendations for the Development of Economy and Society under the Thirteenth FiveYear Plan from The Central Government” was recently promulgated, which aims to spur energy reforms, instigate innovations in energy technologies and develop a modern energy framework that is clean, generates low levels of carbon, safe and highly efficient. The document has set the direction for energy reforms in the PRC, and the Group believes that massive commercial opportunities will emerge in this field.
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The agreements with Suncool AB marks the beginning of the Group’s involvement in the renewable energy business. It will consolidate the Group’s financial status and enhance its liquidity. Suncool AB enjoys strong support from ClimateWell, its parent company with Industrifonden as one of the substantial shareholders. Industrifonden is a venture capital fund backed by the Swedish government and a leading investor in green technologies. ClimateWell is a premier developer of green technologies that are focused on solar heating and cooling, heat-driven air-conditioning systems for heavy-duty vehicles and household air energy water heaters. ClimateWell has formed partnerships with a number of renowned multinational corporations such as GE, Rheem and Caterpillar to manufacture and develop its products. Another one of the substantial shareholders of ClimateWell is Skirner, a familyowned business in Sweden mainly engaged in property development projects and the founder and majority shareholder of SWECO, which is well-known for providing engineering and environmental consultation services in the region. The Group believes that the experiences of both ClimateWell and Skirner in green technologies and environmental consulting will generate greater synergies with the Group as it enters the business of the renewable energy.
In addition, the Group believes that the extensive knowledge and industry experience of CECEP will enable it to capitalize on potential opportunities in the Chinese solar technology industry. The Suncool Subscription Agreement also makes the start of the Group’s enter into the renewable energy business.
In view of the increasing support from the PRC government, the use of solar energy is expected to become more widespread, thereby driving local market demand for solar heating and cooling collectors is also expected to increase continuously. The Group will utilize its cutting-edge technology and industry experience to develop the cooling pipe, a part of solar collectors, business and will allocate capital raised from the share subscription to install new production lines in the Group’s plant in Yuyao, the PRC. The Group will purchase cooling pipe components from Suncool AB directly and sell them to target customers such as educational institutions and government authorities in the Greater China region on a trial basis. The Group is actively anticipated in the setting up of a Sino-foreign joint venture in Yuyao. The production line of cooling pipe is expected to commence operation by the end of 2016 and contribute significant profits to the Group.
Looking ahead, the Group will actively explore new opportunities to achieve the ultimate goal of creating greater value for its shareholders.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Review of Results
During the Review Period, the Group was affected by the adverse business environment of the wholesale jewelry sector in the PRC domestic market. The drop in the demand for fine jewelry due to the poor consumer sentiment in the PRC, austerity measures by the government and intense industry competition has directly affected the sales and profit margin of the Group. The sales revenue of the Group for the Review Period was approximately HK$9.7 million, representing a decrease of 74% from HK$38.0 million for the six months ended 30 September 2014, while the gross profit margin also decreased from 10.7% to 4.9%.
Despite implementing cost control measures, the decrease of gross profit has increased our net loss for the period from HK$9.1 million for the six months ended 30 September 2014 to HK$11.4 million for the Review Period, representing an increase of 25%. Basic loss per share was 3.9 HK cents (2014: basic loss per share was 3.2 HK cents).
Liquidity, Financial Resources and Capital Structure
As at 30 September 2015, the Group has net current assets of HK$31.3 million (31 March 2015: HK$23.1 million) of which cash and bank balances were HK$32.8 million (31 March 2015: HK$14.8 million). As at 30 September 2015 and 31 March 2015, the Group had no bank borrowings and no banking facilities. The Group’s gearing ratio as at 30 September 2015 and 31 March 2015 was nil (total interest bearing borrowings divided by bank balance and cash as a percentage of total equity).
The Group financed its liquidity operations requirements through cash flow generated from operations as well as through the loans from a controlling shareholder and the net proceeds from issue of new shares for the Review Period.
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On 30 September 2015, a total of 9,000,000 ordinary shares at par value of HK$0.01 each had been allotted and issued by the Company to two independent investors at a price of HK$2.10 per share pursuant to the Investor Subscription Agreements with gross proceeds of HK$18.9 million. Subsequent to the Review Period, a total of 21,000,000 and 6,000,000 ordinary shares at par value of HK$0.01 each had been allotted and issued by the Company to various independent investors and Suncool AB respectively at a price of HK$2.10 per share pursuant to the Investors Subscription Agreements and the Suncool Subscription Agreement with gross proceeds of HK$56.7 million. In addition, on 2 October 2015, the Company issued 24,000,000 warrants with an exercise price of HK$2.50 per warrant share at nil consideration to Suncool AB pursuant to the Suncool Subscription Agreement. The total net proceeds, after deduction of related expenses from the total gross proceeds, are intended to be used as to (i) approximately HK$50.0 million for the development of the solar business in the PRC; (ii) approximately HK$7.6 million for the repayment of the loan from a controlling shareholder of the Company; and (iii) the remaining total net proceeds for the general working capital purposes of the Group. As at 30 September 2015, the net proceeds received have not been utilized and remained available for their intended uses.
During the Review Period, 300,000 ordinary shares at par value of HK$0.01 each had been issued and allotted by the Company as a result the exercise of share options at an exercise price of HK$1.53. The gross proceeds of approximately HK$0.5 million were used as general working capital for the Group.
Charges on Group Assets
As at 30 September 2015 and 31 March 2015, the Group did not have any charges on the Group’s assets.
Dividend
The Board did not recommend the payment of any interim dividend for the Review Period (2014: Nil).
Capital Commitment and Contingent Liabilities
As at 30 September 2015, the Group did not have any capital commitments (31 March 2015: Nil) and had HK$1.1 million of operating lease commitments (31 March 2015: HK$2.2 million). As at 30 September 2015 and 31 March 2015, the Group did not have any significant contingent liabilities.
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Staff and Remuneration Policy
As at 30 September 2015, the Group had a total of approximately 24 employees (31 March 2015: 39). Staff costs for the Review Period was HK$6.2 million, representing a decrease of 20.5% as compared to the six months ended 30 September 2014 of HK$7.8 million. The Group remunerates its employees based on their performance and work experience and the prevailing market rates. Salaries of employees are maintained at competitive levels while bonuses are granted by reference to the performance of the Group and individual employees.
The Group also provides internal training to its employees when necessary and other benefits including share option scheme and contribution to statutory mandatory provident fund scheme to its employees in Hong Kong and the statutory central pension schemes to its employees in the PRC.
Foreign Exchange Fluctuation and Hedges
Currently, the Group was principally based in the PRC and was not significantly exposed to foreign exchange risk. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transaction and recognized assets and liabilities. While the Group would closely monitor the volatility of the RMB exchange rate, the Directors considered that the Group’s risk exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuation remained minimal currently.
As at 30 September 2015 and 31 March 2015, no forward foreign currency contracts are designated in hedging accounting relationships.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
The Company has adopted the code provisions set out in the Code on Corporate Governance Practices (the “Code”) contained in Appendix 14 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange (the “Listing Rules”). The Company has applied the principles and complied with all the applicable code provisions set out in the Code throughout the six months ended 30 September 2015 except for the deviation from code provision A.6.7 as explained below.
Under code provision A.6.7, independent non-executive Directors and non-executive Director should attend general meetings and develop a balanced understanding of the views of shareholders of the Company. Due to other business engagement and work commitments, one of the independent non-executive Directors was unable to attend the Company’s annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting, both held on the same day on 8 September 2015.
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MODEL CODE FOR SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
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 as its own code of conduct regarding securities transactions by the Directors. Having made specific enquiry of all Directors, they confirmed that they have complied with the required standard set out in the Model Code throughout the six months ended 30 September 2015.
AUDIT COMMITTEE AND INDEPENDENT REVIEW BY EXTERNAL AUDITOR
The audit committee of the Company (the “Audit Committee”) was established with written terms of reference in compliance with the code provisions under the Code set out in Appendix 14 to the Listing Rules. The Audit Committee comprises three independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Wu Chi Keung, Mr. Heung Chee Hang, Eric and Ms. Kwok Pui Ha. The Audit Committee has reviewed the accounting standards and practices adopted by the Group and discussed with the management about the internal control and financial reporting matters, including the review of the unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2015. The Group’s external auditor, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has been appointed to review the interim financial information. On the basis of their review, they are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the interim financial information for the six months ended 30 September 2015.
PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY’S LISTED SHARES
Neither the Company, nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, redeemed or sold any of the Company’s listed Shares during the six months ended 30 September 2015.
By order of the Board
ZHONG FA ZHAN HOLDINGS LIMITED Chan Wing Yuen, Hubert Chief Executive & Executive Director
Hong Kong, 20 November 2015
As at the date of this announcement, the Board consists of five executive Directors, namely Mr. Wu Hao, Mr. Hu Yangjun, Mr. Hu Yishi, Mr. Chan Wing Yuen, Hubert and Ms. Kwong Wai Man, Karina; a non-executive Director, namely Mr. Li Wei Qi, Jacky; and three independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Wu Chi Keung, Mr. Heung Chee Hang, Eric and Ms. Kwok Pui Ha.
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