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Da Yu Financial Holdings Limited — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2012
May 29, 2012
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular.
If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult a licensed securities dealer, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in China Agrotech Holdings Limited, you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, licensed securities dealer or other agents through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.
CHINA AGROTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED
浩 倫 農 業 科 技 集 團 有 限 公 司[*]
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 01073)
PROPOSED CHANGE OF AUDITOR AND NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
A letter from the Board of China Agrotech Holdings Limited is set out on pages 2 to 4 of this circular. A notice convening the extraordinary general meeting (the ‘‘EGM’’) of China Agrotech Holdings Limited to be held at Room 2706, 27th Floor, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on 15 June 2012 at 3:00 p.m. is set out on page 5 of this circular.
Whether or not you are able to attend the EGM, you are requested to complete the form of proxy enclosed with this circular in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return it to the Company’s principal office in Hong Kong, at Room 2706, 27th Floor, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time fixed for holding the EGM or any adjourned meeting thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy shall not preclude you from attending and voting at the EGM or any adjourned meeting should you so desire.
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30 May 2012
CONTENTS
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| Definitions | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| Letter from | the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 2 |
| Notice of EGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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DEFINITIONS
In this circular, the following expressions have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:
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‘‘Board’’ the board of Directors
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‘‘Change of Auditor’’ the resignation of CCIF CPA Limited as auditor of the Group and the proposed appointment of Elite Partners CPA Limited as auditor of the Group upon the approval of the Shareholders by an ordinary resolution at the EGM and to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company
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‘‘Company’’ China Agrotech Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and the shares of which are listed on the Stock Exchange
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‘‘Director(s)’’ the director(s) of the Company
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‘‘EGM’’ the extraordinary general meeting of the Company to be held at Room 2706, 27th Floor, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on 15 June 2012 at 3:00 p.m. or any adjournment thereof
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‘‘Group’’ the Company and its subsidiaries
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‘‘Hong Kong’’ the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
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‘‘Listing Rules’’ The Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange
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‘‘Share(s)’’ the ordinary share(s) of HK$0.10 each in the share capital of the Company
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‘‘Shareholder(s)’’ holder(s) of the Share(s) ‘‘Stock Exchange’’ The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
CHINA AGROTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED
浩 倫 農 業 科 技 集 團 有 限 公 司[*]
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 01073)
Executive Directors: Mr. Wu Shaoning (Chairman) Ms. Chen Xiao Fang
Independent non-executive Directors: Mr. Zhang Shaosheng Mr. Wong Kin Tak Mr. Li Yik Sang
Registered Office: Cricket Square Hutchins Drive P.O. Box 2681 Grand Cayman KY1-1111 Cayman Islands
Principal Office in Hong Kong: Room 2706, 27th Floor China Resources Building 26 Harbour Road Wanchai, Hong Kong
30 May 2012
To the Shareholders
Dear Sir or Madam,
PROPOSED CHANGE OF AUDITOR AND
NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
1. INTRODUCTION
Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated 25 May 2012 in relation to the proposed Change of Auditor. The purpose of this circular is to provide you with information regarding (i) the details of the proposed Change of Auditor; and (ii) the notice of EGM.
2. PROPOSED CHANGE OF AUDITOR
The Board announced on 25 May 2012 that CCIF CPA Limited has resigned as the auditor of the Group with effect from 25 May 2012. The Board proposed to appoint Elite Partners CPA Limited as the new auditor of the Group to fill the vacancy arising from the resignation of CCIF CPA Limited and to
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company. Pursuant to the articles of association of the Company, the appointment of new auditors is subject to approval by the Shareholders at the EGM.
3. REASON FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE OF AUDITOR
The reason for the change of the Group’s auditor is due to the fact that the Company could not reach consensus with CCIF CPA Limited on the audit fee for the year ending 30 June 2012 and a lower audit fee is proposed by Elite Partners CPA Limited which the Board considers it be in the interest of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
CCIF CPA Limited has confirmed in its letter of resignation dated 25 May 2012 that there were no matters connected with its resignation that needed to be brought to the attention of holders of securities of the Company. The Board also confirmed that it was not aware of any matters that should be brought to the attention of holders of securities of the Company and creditors of the Group in relation to the resignation of CCIF CPA Limited. No audit work has been commenced by CCIF CPA Limited in respect of the audit of the Group’s financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2012.
4. EGM
A notice convening the EGM to be held at Room 2706, 27th Floor, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on 15 June 2012 at 3:00 p.m. is set out on page 5 of this circular. An ordinary resolution will be proposed at the EGM to approve the appointment of Elite Partners CPA Limited as the new auditor of the Group and to authorise the Board to fix its remuneration.
The resolution proposed to be approved at the EGM will be taken by poll and an announcement will be made by the Company after the EGM on the results of the EGM.
A form of proxy for use at the EGM is enclosed with this circular. Whether or not you are able to attend the meeting, you are requested to complete the enclosed form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return it to the Company’s principal office in Hong Kong, at Room 2706, 27th Floor, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time fixed for holding the EGM or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy shall not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the EGM should you so desire.
5. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this circular is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement in this circular misleading.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
6. RECOMMENDATION
The Board is of the opinion that the proposed Change of Auditor is in the best interest of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole and accordingly recommend the Shareholders to vote in favour of the proposed ordinary resolution set out in the notice of EGM to approve the proposed Change of Auditor.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of the Board China Agrotech Holdings Limited Wu Shaoning Chairman
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NOTICE OF EGM
CHINA AGROTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED
浩 倫 農 業 科 技 集 團 有 限 公 司[*]
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 01073)
NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an extraordinary general meeting (the ‘‘Meeting’’) of China Agrotech Holdings Limited (the ‘‘Company’’) will be held at Room 2706, 27th Floor, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on 15 June 2012 at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing the following resolution with or without amendments as an ordinary resolution of the Company:
ORDINARY RESOLUTION
‘‘THAT Elite Partners CPA Limited be and is hereby appointed as auditor of the Company and its subsidiaries to fill the vacancy arising from the resignation of CCIF CPA Limited and to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company, and the board of directors of the Company be and is hereby authorised to fix its remuneration.’’
By order of the Board China Agrotech Holdings Limited Wu Shaoning Chairman
Hong Kong, 30 May 2012
Notes:
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Any member entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting convened by the above notice is entitled to appoint one or more proxies to attend and, in the event of a poll, vote in his/her stead. A proxy needs not be a member of the Company.
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In order to be valid, the form of proxy must be duly lodged at the Company’s principal office in Hong Kong, at Room 2706, 27th Floor, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong together with a power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is duly signed or a notarially certified copy of that power of attorney or authority, not less than 48 hours before the time for holding the Meeting or any adjourned meeting.
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Completion and return of a form of proxy will not preclude a member from attending in person and voting at the above Meeting or any adjournment thereof, should he so wish, and in such event, the form of proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.
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