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Computer And Technologies Holdings Limited — Annual Report 2014
Mar 24, 2015
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CHINA AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 中國航天國際控股有限公司
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 31)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANNUAL RESULTS 2014
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of China Aerospace International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the audited results and financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Group”) for the financial year ended 31 December 2014.
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
The audited consolidated results of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2014 and the comparative figures of the same period in 2013 are as follows:
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
| NOTES CONTINUING OPERATIONS Turnover 3 Cost of sales Gross profit Other income 4 Gain on disposal of investment properties Gain on disposal of available-for-sale investments Other gains and losses 4 Selling and distribution expenses Administrative expenses Other expenses Fair value changes of investment properties Finance costs Share of results of associates Share of results of joint ventures Profit before taxation 5 Taxation 6 Profit for the year from continuing operations |
2014 HK$'000 2,787,871 (2,178,253) 609,618 82,075 65,654 - (51,308) (45,462) (312,805) (40,425) 446,949 (34,473) 32 (8) 719,847 (196,478) 523,369 |
2013 HK$’000 2,535,004 (2,004,301) |
|---|---|---|
| 530,703 58,842 - 120,918 (11,324) (38,731) (303,608) (25,363) 539,812 (25,712) 1,465 268 |
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| 847,270 (214,761) |
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| 632,509 |
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| NOTE DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Profit for the year from discontinued operations Profit for the year Profit attributable to owners of the Company: From continuing operations From discontinued operations Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests: From continuing operations From discontinued operations Profit for the year attributable to non-controlling interests Earnings per share 7 From continuing and discontinued operations - basic From continuing operations - basic |
2014 HK$'000 7,812 531,181 406,884 8,808 415,692 116,485 (996) 115,489 HK13.47 cents HK13.19 cents |
2013 HK$’000 110,459 |
|---|---|---|
| 742,968 | ||
| 502,931 114,080 |
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| 617,011 | ||
| 129,578 (3,621) |
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| 125,957 | ||
| HK20.00 cents | ||
| HK16.30 cents |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
| Profit for the year Other comprehensive income includes: Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Fair value gain on available-for-sale investments Reclassification adjustment upon disposal of available-for-sale investments Exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations Share of exchange reserves of associates Share of exchange reserves of joint ventures Reclassification adjustments for non-controlling interests upon deemed disposal of a subsidiary Reclassification adjustments for the cumulative exchange differences upon deregistration of foreign operations Reclassification adjustments for the cumulative exchange differences upon deemed disposal of foreign operations Other comprehensive (expense) income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income attributable to: Owners of the Company Non-controlling interests |
2014 HK$'000 531,181 - - (88,060) (4,886) (19,642) (24,390) - 739 (136,239) 394,942 327,071 67,871 394,942 |
2013 HK$’000 742,968 |
|---|---|---|
| 82,530 (120,918) 82,526 - 21,130 - (1,688) (49,663) |
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| 13,917 | ||
| 756,885 | ||
| 608,762 148,123 |
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| 756,885 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 31 DECEMBER 2014
| NOTES Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Prepaid lease payments Investment properties Goodwill Intangible assets Interests in associates Interests in joint ventures Available-for-sale investments Deposit paid for investment properties under construction Deposit paid for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables 9 Prepaid lease payments Amount due from a related party Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Taxation recoverable Pledged bank deposits Short-term bank deposits Bank balances and cash Current liabilities Trade and other payables 10 Amount due to an associate Taxation payable Bank and other borrowings Other loan Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities |
2014 HK$'000 762,104 106,238 4,595,088 - 23,415 191,088 826,933 29,000 16,411 11,243 6,561,520 257,703 702,433 4,064 124,579 39,624 - 33,428 123,118 1,725,918 3,010,867 1,014,845 1,050 78,532 37,406 8,936 1,140,769 1,870,098 8,431,618 |
2013 HK$’000 877,984 144,602 3,746,162 13,232 67,578 14,702 846,583 29,000 64,624 37,668 |
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| 5,842,135 | ||
| 253,257 598,403 4,898 8,841 51,269 3,168 20,075 137,126 1,768,008 |
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| 2,845,045 | ||
| 1,003,131 1,050 58,309 131,713 9,165 |
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| 1,203,368 | ||
| 1,641,677 | ||
| 7,483,812 |
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| Non-current liabilities Loan from a major shareholder Bank and other borrowings Deferred taxation Capital and reserves Share capital Reserves Equity attributable to owners of the Company Non-controlling interests |
2014 HK$'000 623,441 1,088,529 788,830 2,500,800 5,930,818 1,154,511 3,837,724 4,992,235 938,583 5,930,818 |
2013 HK$’000 639,386 600,128 677,572 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,917,086 | ||
| 5,566,726 | ||
| 308,502 4,387,512 |
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| 4,696,014 870,712 |
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| 5,566,726 |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”) and include applicable disclosures required by the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) (the "Hong Kong Companies Ordinance"). The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain properties and financial instruments, which are measured at fair values.
2. APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED HONG KONG FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
In the current year, the Group has applied the following new and revised HKFRSs issued by the HKICPA.
| Amendments to HKFRS 10, | Investment entities |
|---|---|
| HKFRS 12 and HKAS 27 | |
| Amendments to HKAS 32 | Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities |
| Amendments to HKAS 36 | Recoverable amount disclosures for non-financial assets |
| Amendments to HKAS 39 | Novation of derivatives and continuation of hedge accounting |
| HK(IFRIC*) - INT 21 | Levies |
- IFRIC represents the IFRS Interpretations Committee.
The application of the new and revised HKFRSs in the current year has had no material impact on the Group's financial performance and positions for the current and prior years and/or on the disclosures set out in these consolidated financial statements.
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The Group has not early applied the following new or revised HKFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective:
| HKFRS 9 | Financial instruments1 |
|---|---|
| HKFRS 14 | Regulatory deferral accounts2 |
| HKFRS 15 | Revenue from contracts with customers3 |
| Amendments to HKFRS 11 | Accounting for acquisitions of interests in joint |
| operations5 | |
| Amendments to HKAS 1 | Disclosure initiative5 |
| Amendments to HKAS 16 | Clarification of acceptable methods of depreciation and |
| and HKAS 38 | amortisation5 |
| Amendments to HKAS 16 | Agriculture: Bearer plants5 |
| and HKAS 41 | |
| Amendments to HKAS 19 | Defined benefit plans: Employee contributions4 |
| Amendments to HKAS 27 | Equity method in separate financial statements5 |
| Amendments to HKFRS 10 | Sale and contribution of assets between an investor and |
| and HKAS 28 | its associate or joint venture5 |
| Amendments to HKFRS 10, | Investment entities: Applying the consolidation |
| HKFRS 12 and HKAS 28 | exception5 |
| Amendments to HKFRSs | Annual improvements to HKFRSs 2010 - 2012 cycle6 |
| Amendments to HKFRSs | Annual improvements to HKFRSs 2011 - 2013 cycle4 |
| Amendments to HKFRSs | Annual improvements to HKFRSs 2012 - 2014 cycle5 |
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1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with earlier application permitted.
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2 Effective for first annual HKFRS financial statements beginning on or after 1 January 2016, with earlier application permitted.
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3 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017, with earlier application permitted.
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4 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014, with earlier application permitted.
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5 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016, with earlier application permitted.
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6 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014, with limited exceptions. Earlier application is permitted.
HKFRS 9 "Financial instruments"
HKFRS 9 issued in 2009 introduced new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. HKFRS 9 was subsequently amended in 2010 to include requirements for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities and for derecognition, and further amended in 2013 to include the new requirements for general hedge accounting. Another revised version of HKFRS 9 was issued in 2014 mainly to include a) impairment requirements for financial assets and b) limited amendments to the classification and measurement requirements by introducing a 'fair value through other comprehensive income' (FVTOCI) measurement category for certain simple debt instruments.
Key requirements of HKFRS 9 are described below:
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All recognised financial assets that are within the scope of HKAS 39 "Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement" are subsequently measured at amortised cost or fair value. Specifically, debt investments that are held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding are generally measured at amortised cost at the end of subsequent accounting periods. Debt instruments that are held within a business model whose objective is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and that have contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding, are measured at FVTOCI. All other debt investments and equity investments are measured at their fair value at the end of subsequent accounting periods. In addition, under HKFRS 9, entities may make an irrevocable election to present subsequent changes in the fair value of an equity investment (that is not held for trading) in other comprehensive income, with only dividend income generally recognised in profit or loss.
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With regard to the measurement of financial liabilities designated as at fair value through profit or loss, HKFRS 9 requires that the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability is presented in other comprehensive income, unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability's credit risk in other comprehensive income would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in fair value of financial liabilities attributable to changes in the financial liabilities' credit risk are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss. Under HKAS 39, the entire amount of the change in the fair value of the financial liability designated as fair value through profit or loss was presented in profit or loss.
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In relation to the impairment of financial assets, HKFRS 9 requires an expected credit loss model, as opposed to an incurred credit loss model under HKAS 39. The expected credit loss model requires an entity to account for expected credit losses and changes in those expected credit losses at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since initial recognition. In other words, it is no longer necessary for a credit event to have occurred before credit losses are recognised.
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The new general hedge accounting requirements retain the three types of hedge accounting. However, greater flexibility has been introduced to the types of transactions eligible for hedge accounting, specifically broadening the types of instruments that qualify for hedging instruments and the types of risk components of non-financial items that are eligible for hedge accounting. In addition, the effectiveness test has been overhauled and replaced with the principle of an 'economic relationship'. Retrospective assessment of hedge effectiveness is also no longer required. Enhanced disclosure requirements about an entity's risk management activities have also been introduced.
HKFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers"
In July 2014, HKFRS 15 was issued which establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. HKFRS 15 will supersede the current revenue recognition guidance including HKAS 18 Revenue, HKAS 11 Construction Contracts and the related Interpretations when it becomes effective. The core principle of HKFRS 15 is that an entity should recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Specifically, the Standard introduces a 5-step approach to revenue recognition:
Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract Step 3: Determine the transaction price Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract Step 5: Recognise revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation
Under HKFRS 15, an entity recognises revenue when (or as) a performance obligation is satisfied, i.e. when 'control' of the goods or services underlying the particular performance obligation is transferred to the customer. Far more prescriptive guidance has been added in HKFRS 15 to deal with specific scenarios. Furthermore, extensive disclosures are required by HKFRS 15.
The directors of the Company anticipate that the HKFRS 9 and HKFRS 15 will be adopted in the Group's consolidated financial statements for the annual period beginning 1 January 2018 and 1 January 2017 respectively. The application of these two standards may have significant impact on amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. However, the directors have not yet performed a detailed analysis of the impact of the application of these standards and hence have not yet qualified the extent of the impact.
The Directors do not anticipate that the application of the other new and revised HKFRSs will have a material impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
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3. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group determines its operating segments based on the internal reports reviewed by the President, the chief operating decision maker of the Group, that are used to make strategic decisions. The management has identified 9 operating segments: Hi-Tech Manufacturing Business (including plastic products, liquid crystal display, printed circuit boards, intelligent chargers and the related industrial property investment), New Material Business (including polyimide films manufacturing), Aerospace Service (including the Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza of property investment project, the Hainan Launching Site Complex Zone of land development project and Internet of Things) which represents the major industries in which the Group engaged.
An analysis of the Group's turnover and results by reportable segments is as follows:
For the year ended 31 December 2014
| Hi-Tech Manufacturing Business Plastic products Liquid crystal display Printed circuit boards Intelligent chargers Industrial property investment New Material Business Polyimide films manufacturing (Note) Aerospace Service Property investment in Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza Land development in Hainan Launching Site Complex Zone (Note) Internet of Things Reportable segment total Elimination Other Business Unallocated corporate income Unallocated corporate expenses Gain on deemed disposal of a subsidiary Share of results of associates (Note) Share of results of joint ventures (Note) Finance costs Less: Profit for the year from discontinued operations Profit before taxation from continuing operations |
Turnover | Total HK$'000 937,978 608,184 610,571 651,853 36,036 2,844,622 3,304 - - 25,255 25,255 2,873,181 (85,194) 3,188 2,791,175 |
Segment results HK$'000 69,631 35,337 133,147 44,380 25,438 |
|---|---|---|---|
| External sales Inter-segment sales HK$'000 HK$'000 876,732 61,246 607,817 367 610,571 - 649,604 2,249 14,704 21,332 2,759,428 85,194 3,304 - - - - - 25,255 - 25,255 - 2,787,987 85,194 - (85,194) 3,188 - 2,791,175 - |
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307,933 |
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(1,084) |
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| 413,138 (1,706) (3,609) |
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407,823 |
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714,672 - 65,115 |
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779,787 64,077 (92,358) |
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751,506 9,583 (151) 1,698 (34,977) |
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727,659 (7,812) |
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719,847 |
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For the year ended 31 December 2013
| Hi-Tech Manufacturing Business Plastic products Liquid crystal display Printed circuit boards Intelligent chargers Industrial property investment New Material Business Polyimide films manufacturing Aerospace Service Property investment in Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza Land development in Hainan Launching Site Complex Zone (Note) Internet of Things Reportable segment total Elimination Other Business Unallocated corporate income Unallocated corporate expenses Gain on disposal of available-for-sale investments Gain on deemed disposal of subsidiaries Gain on deregistration of a subsidiary Share of results of associates Share of results of joint ventures (Note) Finance costs Less: Profit for the year from discontinued operations Profit before taxation from continuing operations |
Turnover | Total HK$'000 924,616 361,941 561,888 732,377 35,215 2,616,037 76,134 - - 7,401 7,401 2,699,572 (90,269) 1,835 2,611,138 |
Segment results HK$'000 68,112 16,271 127,166 51,132 21,654 |
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| External sales HK$'000 855,248 361,723 561,888 732,377 14,532 2,525,768 76,134 - - 7,401 7,401 2,609,303 - 1,835 2,611,138 |
Inter-segment sales HK$'000 69,368 218 - - 20,683 90,269 - - - - - 90,269 (90,269) - - |
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| 284,335 | ||||
4,844 |
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| 504,082 (3,502) (39,274) |
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461,306 |
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750,485 - 8,074 |
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758,559 64,336 (72,403) |
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750,492 120,918 112,912 1,688 1,465 1,431 (31,177) |
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957,729 (110,459) |
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847,270 |
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Note: During the year ended 31 December 2014, the polyimide films manufacturing is held by Shenzhen Rayitek Hi-tech Film Company Limited ("Shenzhen Rayitek"), which became an associate of the Group as a result of deemed disposal.
The share of profit of Shenzhen Rayitek for the year ended 31 December 2014 amount to HK$183,000 was included in the segment "Polyimide films manufacturing".
During the year ended 31 December 2013, the land development in Hainan Launching Site Complex Zone was held by Hainan Aerospace Investment Management Company Limited ("Hainan Aerospace"), which became a joint venture of the Group as a result of deemed disposal.
The share of loss of Hainan Aerospace for the year ended 31 December 2013 amount to HK$1,163,000 was included in the segment "Land development in Hainan Launching Site Complex Zone".
The President continuously reviews these segment information for the purpose of resources allocation and performance assessment. Thus, there is no change on the segment information reported to the President.
The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as the Group's accounting policies. Segment results represents the profit earned by/loss from each segment without allocation of interest income, change in fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, share of results of associates, share of results of joint ventures, interest expenses and other corporate income and corporate expenses. This is the measure reported to the President for the purpose of resource allocation and performance assessment.
Inter-segment sales are charged at cost-plus basis.
4. OTHER INCOME AND OTHER GAINS AND LOSSES
| Continuing operations The Group's other income mainly comprises: Interest income The Group's other gains and losses comprise: Net exchange (loss) gain Net loss from change in fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Allowance for doubtful trade debts Gain on deregistration of subsidiaries Loss on disposal/written off of property, plant and equipment Discontinued operations The Group's other income mainly comprises: Bank interest income The Group's other gains and losses mainly comprise: Net exchange loss |
2014 HK$'000 56,393 (30,761) (9,720) (5,324) - (5,503) - (5) |
2013 HK$’000 39,618 10,236 (12,180) (6,617) 1,688 (4,451) |
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| 507 (11) |
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5. PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION
| Continuing operations Profit before taxation has been arrived at after charging (crediting): Amortisation of prepaid lease payments Amortisation of intangible assets (included in cost of sales) Auditor's remuneration - current year - under (over) provision in prior year Cost of inventories charged to profit or loss including reversal of obsolete inventories of HK$7,613,000 (2013: allowance for obsolete inventories HK$7,625,000) Depreciation on property, plant and equipment Minimum lease payments under operating leases in respect of land and buildings Research and development expenses (included in other expenses) Staff costs, including directors' remuneration Gross rental income Less: Direct operating expenses from investment properties that generated rental income during the year Discontinued operations Profit before taxation has been arrived at after charging: Amortisation of prepaid lease payments Amortisation of intangible assets (included in cost of sales) Cost of inventories charged to profit or loss Depreciation on property, plant and equipment Minimum lease payments under operating leases in respect of land and buildings Staff costs, including directors' remuneration 6. TAXATION Continuing operations The tax charge (credit) for the year comprises: Current tax Hong Kong Profits Tax PRC Enterprise Income Tax Canada Corporate Income Tax Under (over)provision in prior years Hong Kong Profits Tax PRC Enterprise Income Tax Deferred tax |
2014 HK$'000 3,675 15,433 4,205 38 2,175,212 94,648 17,120 40,425 527,473 (17,892) 2,826 (15,066) 60 574 3,041 869 169 13,413 2014 HK$'000 25,484 13,535 9,204 48,223 55 108 163 148,092 196,478 |
2013 HK$’000 2,516 8,235 4,458 (172) 2,004,301 100,027 15,907 25,363 488,558 (16,366) 2,662 |
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| (13,704) | ||
| 715 6,755 58,920 10,747 116 11,136 |
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| 2013 HK$’000 19,408 12,503 - |
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| 31,911 | ||
| (440) (640) |
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| (1,080) | ||
| 183,930 | ||
| 214,761 |
Hong Kong Profits Tax is calculated at 16.5% of the estimated assessable profit for both years.
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Under the Law of the People's Republic of China on Enterprise Income Tax (the "EIT Law") and Implementation Regulation of the EIT Law, the tax rate of the PRC subsidiaries is 25% from 1 January 2008 onwards. A subsidiary of the Company operating in the PRC is eligible as High and New Technology Enterprise and the income tax rate of this subsidiary is 15%.
Taxation arising in other jurisdictions is calculated at the rates prevailing in the relevant jurisdictions.
7. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The calculation of the basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the Company is based on the following data:
From continuing operations and discontinued operations
| Earnings Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company for the purpose of basic earnings per share Number of shares Number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share From continuing operations Earnings Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company for the purpose of basic earnings per share Number of shares Number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share From discontinued operations Earnings Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company for the purpose of basic earnings per share Number of shares Number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share |
2014 HK$’000 415,692 2014 Number of shares 3,085,022,000 2014 HK$’000 406,884 2014 Number of shares 3,085,022,000 2014 HK$’000 8,808 2014 Number of shares 3,085,022,000 |
2013 HK$’000 617,011 |
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| 2013 Number of shares 3,085,022,000 |
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| 2013 HK$’000 502,931 |
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| 2013 Number of shares 3,085,022,000 |
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| 2013 HK$’000 114,080 |
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| 2013 Number of shares 3,085,022,000 |
No diluted earnings per share have been presented as there were no potential ordinary shares outstanding for both years.
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8. DIVIDENDS
| Dividends recognised as distribution during the year: 2013 final, paid - HK1 cent (2013: 2012 final dividend of HK1 cent) per share |
2014 HK$'000 30,850 |
2013 HK$’000 30,850 |
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A final dividend of HK1 cent per share in respect of the year ended 31 December 2014 (2013: HK1 cent) has been proposed by the directors and is subject to approval by the shareholders in the annual general meeting.
9. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| Trade receivables Less: Allowance for doubtful debts Other receivables, deposits and prepayments |
2014 HK$'000 541,019 (36,356) 504,663 197,770 702,433 |
2013 HK$’000 581,936 (31,255) |
|---|---|---|
| 550,681 47,722 |
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| 598,403 |
Included in the Group's other receivables, deposits and prepayments at 31 December 2014 is consideration receivable for disposal of investment properties of HK$122,784,000.
The following is an aged analysis of trade receivables net of allowance for doubtful debts presented based on invoice date at the end of the reporting period:
| Within 90 days Between 91 - 180 days Between 181 - 365 days |
2014 HK$'000 473,349 26,331 4,983 504,663 |
2013 HK$’000 509,999 34,396 6,286 |
|---|---|---|
| 550,681 |
The Group allows an average credit period of 90 days to its trade customers. Receivables are unsecured and interest-free. Before accepting any new customer, the Group will internally assess the credit quality of the potential customer and defines appropriate credit limits.
Management closely monitors the credit quality of trade and other receivables and considers the trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired to be of a good credit quality. Included in the Group's trade receivable balance are debtors with aggregate carrying amount of HK$31,314,000 (2013: HK$40,682,000) which are past due at the end of the reporting period for which the Group has not provided for impairment loss. The Group does not hold any collateral over these balances. There are no balances included in other receivables which have been past due.
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10. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
| Trade payables Accrued charges Receipt in advance Other payables |
2014 HK$'000 305,298 160,192 105,664 443,691 1,014,845 |
2013 HK$’000 304,016 133,738 92,298 473,079 |
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| 1,003,131 |
Other payables included an amount of HK$54,000,000 (2013: HK$54,000,000) received on behalf of China Aerospace Science & Technology Corporation and payables to contractors for investment properties under construction of HK$184,022,000 (2013: HK$171,587,000).
The following is an aged analysis of trade payables based on invoice date at the end of the reporting period:
| Within 90 days Between 91 - 180 days Between 181 - 365 days Over 1 year |
2014 HK$'000 283,135 16,167 1,356 4,640 305,298 |
2013 HK$’000 296,335 2,653 924 4,104 |
|---|---|---|
| 304,016 |
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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
RESULTS
Major economies of the world were lacking driving force in growth in 2014, with slow recovery in demand and extremely volatile bulk commodity prices. While the United States economy was back on a growth track, but the trend of some core economic indicators were not as expected. The European economy showed lacklustre growth following a feeble recovery, while Japan went into economic recession again, and conditions in emerging economies such as Russia and Brazil were also challenging. In China, although economic growth was sustained, there was a notable slowdown in growth pace with increasing pressure of deflation, as the new norm was introduced for macro-economic development. Confronted with adverse factors such as falling demand, significant depreciation of various foreign currencies and rising labour costs, the Company and its subsidiaries nevertheless completed their full-year business targets in a satisfactory manner thanks to persevering efforts to over challenges.
For the year ended 31 December 2014, the Company and its subsidiaries recorded a turnover of HK$2,791,175,000 (2013: HK$2,611,138,000), representing an increase of 6.89% compared with that of last year. Overall gross profit margin rose to 21.85% for 2014 from 20.98% for 2013. The overall profit level of the Company had been affected by the decrease in exceptional gain for the year as compared with last year, the depreciation in RMB and the decrease in the gain in the fair value of investment properties. Profit for 2014 amounted to HK$531,181,000, representing a decrease of 28.51% as compared with that of HK$742,968,000 for last year. Profit attributable to shareholders amounted to HK$415,692,000, representing a decrease of 32.63% as compared with that of HK$617,011,000 for last year. Earnings per share attributable to shareholders amounted to HK13.47 cents (2013: HK20.00 cents).
The Board recommends the payment of a dividend for the year of HK1 cent per share to the shareholders.
BUSINESS REVIEW
During the year, the Company’s hi-tech manufacturing business continued to report a growth with record-high turnover and profit. The construction work of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza had been topped out and is currently undergoing internal fitting work as scheduled. Compensation for land expropriation in respect of the Complex Zone of the Launching Site in Hainan Province had basically been completed and the construction of the resettlement area is currently underway as planned. The performance of the business of internet of things improved following the re-orientation of its business development.
Hi-tech Manufacturing
The hi-tech manufacturing business achieved a sound growth in overall business operations in 2014, reporting record-high turnover and operating profit. Turnover for the year amounted to HK$2,759,428,000 (2013: HK$2,525,768,000), representing an increase of approximately 9.25% as compared with last year. Operating profit for the year amounted to HK$307,933,000 (2013: HK$284,335,000), representing an increase of approximately 8.30% as compared with last year. Among them, the performance of the plastic product business remained stable, while the intelligent charger business was notably affected by the revised marketing strategies of certain key customers. The growth in results of the liquid crystal display (“LCD”) business exceeded expectations as a result of the addition to new major customers while reporting an increase in sales to existing customers. The printed circuit board (“PCB”) business maintained a sound growth on the back of continuously expanding market share in auxiliary products for high-end consumer electronics.
New progress had been made in market development. The LCD business seized market opportunities to successfully sign up key U.S. customers, and then achieved capacity expansion and effective supply chain integration in a short time span while fulfilling customers’ requirements for quality and delivery thanks to technological and management innovations. The PCB business achieved notable results in new customer development, research on new products and introduction of new processes, continued to drive the research on IC boards, and developed smart phone camera lens modules into a growth niche for soft boards, while positives results were also achieved in the engagement of several core SMT customers.
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As new capital investments and technological upgrades are essential for sustaining growth, the hi-tech manufacturing business had increased investments in technological upgrades to drive transformation and upgrades. Such investments mainly applied to upgrade equipment, expand production capacity, procure environmental improvements, increase efficiency and enhance capabilities in process technologies. The PCB business commenced the high-density PCB project and purchased additional production equipment as required by its production, while waste gas and sewage control and treatment systems were also installed in the production facilities in accordance with environmental requirements of relevant government authorities. The LCD business installed a new high-end STN production line and other equipment to better fulfill customers’ requirements, and business development had been bolstered as a result. A new-generation electroplating line was set up and commissioned in Boluo County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province by the plastic products business. The new electroplating line offered higher technical capabilities and flexibilities to manufacture innovative electroplating products, the scope of application of which will be extended from digital consumer electronics products to auto accessories and home appliances. Meanwhile, a large number of energy-saving new technologies was applied to reduce production cost, optimise production processes and enhance production efficiency.
Notable results had been achieved in the technological research and intellectual property developments for hi-tech manufacturing. During the year, the LCD business obtained a national invention patent and 18 utility model patents, while the PCB business completed the research of 36 process technologies and filed applications for 3 invention patent and 5 utility model patents. The R & D centre of the PCB company was also granted the title of “Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Centre”.
There have been ongoing improvements in the general management capabilities of the hi-tech manufacturing business. By building management succession teams and strengthening staff training, human resource management has been effectively enhanced. A number of effective measures was introduced in respect of cost control, quality enhancement and customer services, and we will continue to exercise refined management in various aspects. Proactive market development efforts were being made to maintain strong market competitiveness and ensure continued growth for the hi-tech manufacturing business.
Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza
With the topping-out of the main building of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza in June 2014, the project entered into a new milestone. As at the end of 2014, about 90% of the scheduled project construction work had been completed, and the project had zero occurrence of safety incidents. In February 2014, the Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza project received the “Double Excellence Work Site” award of Guangdong Province and the “National AAA Work Site” award. In June 2014, the project was named the “Sole Exemplary Work Site of Excellence for Safe Construction” by Shenzhen. In connection with market development, feasibility studies for project marketing, lease agent appointment and establishment of a property management company were conducted. As at the end of 2014, construction in progress of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza, together with land use rights, was valued at approximately RMB3,418,000,000.
The Complex Zone of the Launching Site in Hainan Province
As at the end of 2014, land expropriation, conducted by the local government and assisted by Hainan Aerospace Investment Management Company Limited* (海南航天投資管理有限公司) (“Hainan Aerospace”), had basically been completed, and the construction of the resettlement area is currently underway as planned. Based on the professional opinion furnished by Shenzhen OCT Tour Planning Co., Ltd. regarding the overall development planning for the Complex Zone of the Launching Site in Hainan Province, Hainan Aerospace had completed the conceptual planning and the graphic plan design, as well as project proposal for the initial phase of the space home project under the aerospace theme park, and explored the possibility of cooperation with potential strategic investors.
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Internet of Things
Aerospace Digitnexus Information Technology (Shenzhen) Limited* (航天數聯信息技術(深圳)有限公司) (“Aerospace Digitnexus”) completed the second phase research and implementation of the supply chain management system project, improvements to the forestry alarm system platform and the research and development of the intelligent warehouse system project, as well as developed new projects such as cold-chain logistics warehouse management system and the third phase supply chain management system project, on the basis of core products including the intelligent warehouse management system and the command modulation management system. Turnover of Aerospace Digitnexus for 2014 amounted to HK$25,255,000, representing an increase of approximately 241.24% as compared with that of HK$7,401,000 for last year. Loss amounted to HK$3,609,000, representing a decrease of approximately 90.81% as compared with that of HK$39,274,000 for last year.
PROSPECTS
In 2015, global economic recovery may remain sluggish and imbalanced, the trend of insufficient external demand of the macro-economic is unlikely to change. As a number of nations is implementing economic stimulus measures, some improvements in the global economy and trade may be expected. Under the multiple pressure of insufficient external demand, narrowing growth in real estate investment and accelerated elimination of surplus production capacity, the Chinese economy may experience a continued slowdown in the overall growth rate. The structural adjustment of the Chinese economy is expected to further accelerate as the magnitude of measures to stabilise growth and adjust structures will further increase, while the reform and restructuring of central state-owned enterprises will also be enhanced.
Against such challenging market conditions, the hi-tech manufacturing business will continue to adopt effective measures, in a bid to foster customer relationships and further strengthen new customer development and deliver premium solutions to customers. The hi-tech manufacturing business has plans to implement several major technological upgrades in 2015, such as increasing the composite facilities for high density PCB, the redevelopment of the new LCM purification and assembly line and the capacitive screen fusion line, and the upgrade of the high-speed chip fixing line, SMT barcode system and plastics injection moulding machine. In addition, the construction of the new high-density PCB plant, which is scheduled to launch during the year, is expected to provide sound conditions for capacity expansion, new product development and grooming of potential major customers.
In 2015, the construction of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza will be fully completed. Construction work, project inspection and acceptance, approval applications, final cost accounting, and market development will also be completed successively to provide a solid foundation for operation. Business planning relating to sales and leasing will commence accordingly, with a view to realising sales within the year.
Hainan Aerospace plans to complete the construction of the resettlement area, related ancillary facilities and garden landscape in 2015, and arrange local residents to start moving into the resettlement area. In close liaison with the shareholders of Hainan Aerospace and with the support of China Aerospace Science & Technology Corporation (“CASC”) and the Hainan Provincial Government, the Company seeks possibilities to improve the business development model of the Complex Zone of the Launching Site in Hainan Province, actively engages new strategic investors and makes appropriate strategic adjustments, subject to risk-control principles, to conform with the Company’s long-term development strategy.
Aerospace Digitnexus will seek to improve its products and solutions such as cold-chain logistics warehouse management, on-site manufacturing execution system (MES) and remote data collection system upon the core structure of the internet-of-things intelligent platform. It will also develop the warehouse management system, integrated automated 3D warehousing system, intelligent refrigeration system and on-site truck modulation system for refrigerated storage so as to provide customers with solutions for the storage and transfer of refrigerated stock and materials. Moreover, intellectual property protection will be enhanced.
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2015 is the final year of the “12th Five Year Plan (“FYP”)” period (2011 – 2015) as well as a crucial year for the preparation of the “13th FYP” (2016 – 2020). While striving to complete various tasks at hand, the Company will dedicate its full effort to the planning and development of the “13th FYP”.
CASC has set out ambitious goals for developments in its “13th FYP” planning. How is the Company going to expand and excel by integrating relevant and quality resources of CASC? How can the Company align its business segments with the development strategy of CASC’s civilian businesses? And how can we leverage our listing status in Hong Kong to drive the international strategy of CASC? These are important questions we need to answer with strong resolve and extraordinary wisdom. On top of its current business tasks, the Company will dedicate its full efforts in 2015 in formulating the “13th FYP” planning under the direction and with the assistance of CASC, in order to lay out a blueprint for progressive development during the “13th FYP” period.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
RESULTS PERFORMANCE
The audited turnover of the Company and the subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2014 was HK$2,791,175,000, representing an increase of about 6.89% as compared with that of HK$2,611,138,000 for 2013. The profit for the year was HK$531,181,000, representing a decrease of 28.51% as compared with that of HK$742,968,000 for 2013.
PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY
Profit attributable to shareholders of the Company was HK$415,692,000, representing a decrease of 32.63% as compared with that of HK$617,011,000 for 2013. Since the non-recurring incomes recorded by the Company in 2014 were less than that of 2013, profit for the year decreased in comparing to last year.
Based on the issued share capital of 3,085,022,000 shares during the year, the basic earnings per share was HK13.47 cents (2013: HK20 cents).
DIVIDENDS
The Board proposed the distribution of 2014 final dividend of HK1 cent per share in March 2015, subject to the approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 22 May 2015. If approved, warrants of which will be dispatched to all shareholders on or about 18 June 2015.
The 2013 final dividend of HK1 cent per share had been approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting in May 2014 and warrants of which were dispatched to all shareholders on 17 June 2014.
RESULTS OF CORE BUSINESSES
Core businesses of the Company and the subsidiaries are hi-tech manufacturing and aerospace services. The turnover of the hi-tech manufacturing is the main source of the Company’s turnover and that contributes a significant profit and cash flow. This enables the Company to fulfill gradual development of the business of aerospace services and other new businesses such as science and technology, tourism and culture driven real estate business, so as to achieve the Company’s new development target and minimize single business risk.
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Hi-tech manufacturing
Hi-tech Manufacturing
The turnover of the hi-tech manufacturing business for the year ended 31 December 2014 was HK$2,759,428,000, representing an increase of 9.25% as compared with last year; the operating profit was HK$307,933,000, representing an increase of 8.30% as compared with last year. The turnover and the results of the hi-tech manufacturing business are shown below:
| Plastic Products Printed Circuit Boards Intelligent Chargers Liquid Crystal Display Industrial Property Investment Total |
Turnover (HK$’000) 2014 2013 Changes (%) 876,732 855,248 2.51 610,571 561,888 8.66 649,604 732,377 (11.30) 607,817 361,723 68.03 14,704 14,532 1.18 2,759,428 2,525,768 9.25 |
Operating Profit (HK$’000) 2014 2013 Changes (%) 69,631 68,112 2.23 133,147 127,166 4.70 44,380 51,132 (13.21) 35,337 16,271 117.18 25,438 21,654 17.47 307,933 284,335 8.30 |
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Looking forward to 2015, the competition in the electronic information industry will remain intense. The Company will continue to put effort in the research and development of new products and market development, strengthen management, enhance productivity, control costs and look vigorously in exploring business by ways of merger and acquisition and cooperation etc., so as to ensure the hi-tech manufacturing to have a stable growth continuously.
New Materials
In December 2013, Shenzhen Rayitek Hi-tech Film Company Limited* (深圳瑞華泰薄膜科技有限公司) (“Shenzhen Rayitek”) introduced several strategic investors and together with the existing shareholders to increase the capital by a sum of RMB267,532,400. The capital increase by the other shareholders of Shenzhen Rayitek and the first term of capital increase of RMB5,000,000 by one of the shareholders were completed in January 2014. Upon the completion of the first term of the capital increase, the Company’s indirect equity interest in Shenzhen Rayitek was decreased from 55% to 44.48%. As a result, Shenzhen Rayitek ceased to be an indirect subsidiary of the Company and becomes an associate of the Company. Besides, the second term of capital contribution was made in full by the shareholder. However, the procedures of business registration have yet to be completed owing to self reasons of the shareholder. Upon the completion of all capital increase procedures, the equity interest of the Company in Shenzhen Rayitek was further decreased from 44.48% to 42.75%. In 2014, the profit of Shenzhen Rayitek attributable to the Company after the completion of the capital increase amounted to HK$183,000.
Aerospace services business
The Complex Zone of the Launching Site in Hainan Province
In 2014, Hainan Aerospace Investment Management Company Limited* (海南航天投資管理有限公司) (“Hainan Aerospace”), a joint venture of the Company, underwent the construction of the resettlement zone and the planning of the theme park as scheduled. In 2014, the loss of Hainan Aerospace attributable to the Company amounted to HK$1,706,000.
In 2015, Hainan Aerospace will strive to complete all construction works of the resettlement zone, align with the government in resettling local residents, aggressively commence the planning of first phrase land development and related works, as well as explore financing options so as to satisfy its capital needs for subsequent construction works.
Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza
In 2014, Shenzhen Aerospace Technology Investment Company Limited* (深圳市航天高科投資管理有限公司) (“Shenzhen Aerospace”) progressed the construction work of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza as planned. Main construction works had been completed, and some of which were inspected and accepted.
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During this period, the two non-controlling shareholders of Shenzhen Aerospace, due to its own strategic adjustment, transferred its holding of 40% interests in total to an independent third party by way of public tender, the shares transfer of which was completed. As at 31 December 2014, the property under construction and land use right of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza was valuated at approximately HK$4,261,844,000. In the same year, Shenzhen Aerospace recorded a fair value gain of investment property of HK$420,884,000.
In 2015, Shenzhen Aerospace will continue to step up those remaining construction works and decorations, striving for completion of the construction work and inspection as early as possible, and aggressively commence business promotion and leasing etc.
Internet of Things
In 2014, Aerospace Digitnexus Information Technology (Shenzhen) Limited* (航天數聯信息技術(深圳)有限 公司) (“Aerospace Digitnexus”) had completed research and development of software platform and had more practical knowledge in core technology, products and markets. These set a clearer concept for future development. In 2014, the turnover was HK$25,255,000 and the operating loss was HK$3,609,000.
On 22 July 2014, the Company, Digilink Systems Limited (“Digilink”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company which in turn owns the entire interest in Aerospace Digitnexus, entered into the Subscription Agreement with two strategic investors. Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the two strategic investors will subscribe a total of 83,815,915 shares of Digilink for a consideration of HK$90,000,000. As at the date of announcement of 2014 Annual Results, both strategic investors, owing to self reasons, did not fulfil the terms as stated in the Subscription Agreement. Thereby, the Subscription has not been completed yet. Since the valuation report where the consideration was based on will expire on 31 March 2015, the Subscription Agreement will become void thereafter.
In 2015, Aerospace Digitnexus will put effort in optimizing its product techniques, strengthening the development in cold-chain logistics warehouse management, on-site manufacturing execution system, remote data collection system and so on, reinforcing its market development, project management and human resources, in order to lay a foundation for the company’s further development and strive to realize profit.
ASSETS
On 30 July 2014, Vanbao Development (Canada) Ltd., an indirect subsidiary of the Company, as the vendor, disposed a property located in Canada to an independent third party through a public tender for a consideration of CAD19,200,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$138,508,800). The disposal was completed on 3 November 2014, of which a profit of HK$65,654,000 was recorded.
As at 31 December 2014, the total assets of the Company and the subsidiaries were HK$9,572,387,000, of which the non-current assets were HK$6,561,520,000, representing an increase of 12.31% as compared with that of HK$5,842,135,000 as at 31 December 2013. The current assets were HK$3,010,867,000, representing an increase of 5.83% as compared with that of HK$2,845,045,000 as at 31 December 2013. The equity attributable to shareholders of the Company was HK$4,992,235,000, representing an increase of 6.31% as compared with that of HK$4,696,014,000 as at 31 December 2013. The increase in non-current assets was mainly due to the increase in input in construction cost and fair value of the investment property under construction. Based on the issued share capital of 3,085,022,000 shares during the year, the net assets per share attributable to shareholders of the Company was HK$1.62.
As at 31 December 2014, a cash deposit of the Company and the subsidiaries of approximately HK$33,428,000 in total had been pledged to banks to obtain credit facilities, and Shenzhen Aerospace had obtained a syndicated loan by securing the land use right and property under construction thereof at value of RMB3,418,000,000 to a syndicate comprising banks and a financial institution.
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LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2014, the total liabilities of the Company and the subsidiaries were HK$3,641,569,000, of which the non-current liabilities were HK$2,500,800,000, representing an increase of 30.45% as compared with that of HK$1,917,086,000 as at 31 December 2013. The current liabilities were HK$1,140,769,000, representing a decrease of 5.20% as compared with that of HK$1,203,368,000 as at 31 December 2013. The increase in non-current liabilities was mainly due to the increase in bank loans and deferred tax, whereas the decrease in current liabilities was mainly due to the corresponding elimination in current liabilities upon a deemed disposal of a subsidiary, Shenzhen Rayitek. As at 31 December 2014, the Company and the subsidiaries had bank and other borrowings of HK$1,749,376,000.
Shenzhen Aerospace entered into a syndicated loan agreement of RMB1,500,000,000 with a syndicate of financial institutions in 2011 for the payment of construction costs of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza. With the comprehensive commencement of the construction works, the construction costs will increase significantly. Shenzhen Aerospace will gradually drawdown the loan to pay the construction costs. Therefore, the relevant bank debt will gradually increase. As at 31 December 2014, Shenzhen Aerospace had drawn down the loan in the amount of RMB873,000,000.
OPERATING EXPENSES
The administrative expenses of the continuing operations of the Company and the subsidiaries in 2014 were HK$312,805,000, which was more or less the same to last year. The finance costs amounted to HK$87,611,000, of which HK$52,634,000 had been capitalized and recorded as the construction cost of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2014, the Company and the subsidiaries did not have any other material contingent liabilities.
FINANCIAL RATIOS
| 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 21.85% | 20.98% |
| Return on Net Assets | 8.96% | 13.35% |
| 31 December 2014 | 31 December 2013 | |
| Assets- Liabilities Ratio | 38.04% | 35.92% |
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | 2.36 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.41 | 2.15 |
LIQUIDITY
The source of funds of the Company and the subsidiaries mainly relies on internal resources, banking facilities and short term deposits.
As at 31 December 2014, the free cash, bank balance and short-term bank deposits amounted to HK$1,849,036,000, the majority of which were in Hong Kong Dollars and Renminbi.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND INVESTMENT COMMITMENT
As at 31 December 2014, the capital commitments of the Company and the relevant subsidiaries contracted for but not provided in the consolidated financial statements was HK$342,414,000, mainly for the capital
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expenditure of the construction of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza. With the comprehensive commencement of the construction of Shenzhen Aerospace Science & Technology Plaza, Shenzhen Aerospace will draw down the syndicated loan by stages to settle related construction costs.
FINANCIAL RISKS
The Company and the subsidiaries review the cash flow and financial position periodically and do not presently engage into any financial instruments or derivatives to hedge the exchange and the interest rate risks.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND REMUNERATION POLICIES
The remuneration policy of the Company and the subsidiaries is based on the employee’s qualifications, experience and performance on the job, with reference to the current market situation. The Company and the subsidiaries will continue to upgrade the level of human resources management and strictly implement the performance-based appraisal system, in order to motivate employees to make continuous improvement in their individual performance and contributions to the Company.
As at 31 December 2014, the Company and the subsidiaries had a total of approximately 6,150 employees based in the Mainland China and Hong Kong respectively.
PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY’S LISTED SECURITIES
There had been no purchase, sale or redemption of the Company’s listed securities by the Company and its subsidiaries during the year.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
During 2014, the Company had complied with the provisions of the Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Report as set out in Appendix 14 of the Listing Rules.
DIRECTORS’ AND EXECUTIVE’S INTERESTS IN SHARES
The Company had adopted the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers as set out in Appendix 10 of the Listing Rules as the required standard for the Directors of the Company to trade the securities of the Company. Having made specific enquiry to all the Directors of the Company and in accordance with information provided, all the Directors have complied with the provisions under the Model Code in 2014.
As at 31 December 2014, save for Mr Zhang Jianheng, Mr Chen Xuechuan and Mr Shi Weiguo, the Directors of the Company, are the officers of China Aerospace Science & Technology Corporation, the substantial shareholder of the Company, and save as disclosed below, none of the directors, chief executives or their associates have any beneficial or non-beneficial interests or short positions in the share capital, warrants and options of the Company or its subsidiaries or any of its associated corporations which is required to be recorded in the Register of Directors’ Interests pursuant to Part XV of the Securities & Futures Ordinance or as otherwise notified to the Company and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers .
| Name Leung Sau Fan, Sylvia |
Capacity Director |
Number of shares Interested (long position) 130,000 |
Percentage of issued share capital |
Percentage of |
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0.004% |
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
In 2014, the Audit Committee of the Company comprises Mr Luo Zhenbang (Chairman) and Ms Leung Sau Fan, Sylvia, both being Independent Non-Executive Directors, and Mr Shi Weiguo, being a Non-Executive Director. The major functions of the Audit Committee include serving as a focal point for communication between the Directors and external auditor, reviewing the Company’s financial information as well as overseeing the Company’s financial reporting system and internal control procedures. The Audit Committee also reviewed, discussed and approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014.
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
In 2014, the Remuneration Committee comprises Ms Leung Sau Fan, Sylvia (Chairman) and Mr Wang Xiaojun, all being Independent Non-Executive Directors, and Mr Chen Xuechuan, being a Non-Executive Director. The Remuneration Committee takes the role of advisory and proposes to the Board on the emoluments of the Directors and senior management with regard to the operating results of the Company, the individual performance and the comparable market information.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
In 2014, the Nomination Committee comprises Mr Zhang Jianheng (Chairman), being a Non-Executive Director and the Chairman of the Board, Mr Luo Zhenbang, Ms Leung Sau Fan, Sylvia and Mr Wang Xiaojun, all being Independent Non-Executive Directors, and Mr Chen Xuechuan, being a Non-Executive Director. Main functions of the Nomination Committee are to review the structure, size and composition of the Board in order to implement the Company’s strategy.
CONNECTED TRANSACTION
On 26 April 2013, Shenzhen Rayitek Hi-tech Film Company Limited (深圳瑞華泰薄膜科技有限公司) (“Shenzhen Rayitek”), a then subsidiary of the Company, entered into the Loan Agreement with Aerospace Science & Technology Finance Company Limited (航天科技財務有限責任公司) (“Aerospace Finance”) again, pursuant to which Aerospace Finance shall continue to provide an one-year loan in the sum of RMB60,000,000 to Shenzhen Rayitek. Shenzhen Rayitek will charge its land and buildings, and equipment and facilities in favour of Aerospace Finance as security for the loan. In addition, New Century will provide the Guarantee in respect of all amounts outstanding under the Loan Agreement in favour of Aerospace Finance. As Aerospace Finance is a connected person of the Company, the provision of Guarantee to Aerospace Finance by New Century constituted a connected transaction of the Company. Details of which please refer to the Company’s announcement made on 26 April 2013. The loan was repaid in full by Shenzhen Rayitek in January 2014.
Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company had reviewed and confirmed that the connected transaction had been entered into on normal commercial terms and is fair and reasonable and in the interests of the shareholders of the Company as a whole.
DIVIDEND
The Board has recommended a final dividend of HK1 cent per share for the year ended 31 December 2014 (2013: HK1 cent) payable to the shareholders of the Company whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company on Monday, 1 June 2015.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on Friday, 22 May 2015. Notice of which will be published on the websites of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and the Company and dispatched to the shareholders of the Company in such manner as required under the Listing Rules.
CLOSURE OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS
To ensure shareholders the right to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting and to qualify for the distribution of final dividend, the Register of Members of the Company will be closed and details of which are as follows:
- (1) To ensure shareholders the right to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting:
Latest time for lodging transfers of shares and related documents for registration : 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 May 2015 Closure of Register of Members : from Wednesday, 20 May 2015 to Friday, 22 May 2015 (both days inclusive) Record Date : Friday, 22 May 2015
- (2) To ensure shareholders the right to qualify for the distribution of final dividend:
Latest time for lodging transfers of shares and related documents for registration : 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 28 May 2015 Closure of Register of Members : from Friday, 29 May 2015 to Monday, 1 June 2015 (both days inclusive) Record Date : Monday, 1 June 2015
The Register of Members of the Company will be closed at the abovementioned periods. To ensure Shareholders the right to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting and to qualify for the distribution of final dividend, all transfer forms accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged with the Company’s share registrar, Tricor Standard Limited of 26[th] Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong for registration on or before Tuesday, 19 May 2015 and Thursday, 28 May 2015 respectively. Subject to approval by the Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, dividend warrants are expected to be despatched to the Shareholders by post on or around Thursday, 18 June 2015.
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APPRECIATION
Mr Wu Zhuo resigned in March 2014, who had made outstanding contributions to the Company’s development during his tenure of services as Chairman and Vice Chairman. On behalf of the Company and the Board, I would like to express the highest respect and my sincere gratitude to Mr Wu Zhuo. Meanwhile, I express my profound gratitude to my fellow Directors and all staff of the Company for their dedication, loyal services and invaluable contributions during the past year. Grateful thanks are also due to shareholders, bankers, business partners and members of the public who have supported the Company’s development all along.
Hong Kong, 24 March 2015
By order of the Board, Zhang Jianheng Chairman
At the date of this Announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises:
| Independent Non-Executive | ||
|---|---|---|
| Executive Directors | Non-Executive Directors | Directors |
| Mr Li Hongjun_(President)_ | Mr Zhang Jianheng_(Chairman)_ | Mr Luo Zhenbang |
| Mr Jin Xuesheng | Mr Chen Xuechuan | Ms Leung Sau Fan, Sylvia |
| Mr Shi Weiguo | Mr Wang Xiaojun |
* These PRC entities do not have English names, the English names set out herein are for identification purpose only.
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