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E-STATION GREEN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LIMITED — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2017
Aug 7, 2017
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult your licensed securities dealer, registered institution in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Finet Group Limited (the ‘‘Company’’), you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser or the transferee or to the bank, licensed securities dealer, registered institution in securities or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or the transferee.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the ‘‘Stock Exchange’’) 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.
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FINET GROUP LIMITED 財 華 社 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands and continued in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 8317)
MAJOR AND CONNECTED TRANSACTION IN RELATION TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE INTERESTS IN A PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANY
Independent Financial Adviser to the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders
Terms used in this cover shall have the same meanings as defined in this circular.
A letter from the Board is set out on pages 5 to 15 of this circular. A letter from the Independent Board Committee containing its recommendation to the Independent Shareholders in connection with the Acquisition are set out on pages 16 to 17 of this circular. A letter from the Independent Financial Adviser to the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders, containing its advice and recommendation in connection with the Acquisition, is set out on pages 18 to 30 of this circular.
A notice convening a special general meeting of the Company to be held on 24 August 2017 at 11: 00 a.m. at 30/ F, Fortis Tower, 77–79 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong is set out on pages SGM-1 to SGM-2 of this circular. Whether or not you are able to attend the meeting in person, you are requested to complete and return the enclosed form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and deposit it to the Company’s Hong Kong branch share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited at Rooms 1712–1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not later than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the SGM or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the SGM or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.
4 August 2017
CHARACTERISTICS OF GEM OF THE EXCHANGE
GEM has been positioned as a market designed to accommodate companies to which a higher investment risk may be attached than other companies listed on the Stock Exchange. Prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of investing in such companies and should make the decision to invest only after due and careful consideration. The greater risk profile and other characteristics of GEM mean that it is a market more suited to professional and other sophisticated investors.
Given the emerging nature of companies listed on GEM, there is a risk that securities traded on GEM may be more susceptible to high market volatility than securities traded on the Main Board and no assurance is given that there will be a liquid market in the securities traded on GEM.
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CONTENTS
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| Definitions | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| Letter from the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5 | |
| Letter from the Independent Board Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
16 | ||
| Letter from the Independent Financial Adviser | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 18 | |
| Appendix I | — Financial Information of the Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | I-1 | |
| Appendix II | — Financial Information on Maxon Management Limited . . . . . . . . | II-1 | |
| Appendix III | — Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information | ||
| of the Enlarged Group | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | III-1 | |
| Appendix IV | — Property Valuation . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | IV-1 |
| Appendix V | — General Information . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | V-1 |
| Notice of SGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | SGM-1 |
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DEFINITIONS
In this circular, the following terms shall have the meanings set out below unless the context requires otherwise:
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‘‘Acquisition’’ the acquisition by the Purchaser from the Vendor of the Sale Share pursuant to the New Provisional Agreement A
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‘‘Board’’ the board of Directors ‘‘Business Day(s)’’ a day (excluding Saturday and other general holidays in Hong Kong and any day on which a tropical cyclone warning no. 8 or above or a ‘‘black’’ rainstorm warning is hoisted at any time between 9: 00 a.m. and 5: 00 p.m.) on which licensed banks in Hong Kong are generally open for business
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‘‘BVI’’ the British Virgin Islands ‘‘Company’’ Finet Group Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and continued in Bermuda with limited liabilities and the issued Shares of which are listed on GEM
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‘‘Completion’’ completion of the sale and purchase of the Sale Share under the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A
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‘‘Completion Date’’ the date which the conditions as set out in paragraph headed ‘‘Conditions precedent’’ in the Letter from the Board is fulfilled or such other date to be agreed between the Purchaser and the Vendor in writing
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‘‘connected person(s)’’ meanings as ascribed pursuant to the GEM Listing Rules
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‘‘Consideration A’’ the aggregate consideration payable by the Purchaser for the Sale Share in accordance with the terms of the Supplemental Agreement A
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‘‘Controlling meanings as ascribed pursuant to the GEM Listing Rules Shareholder’’
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‘‘Director(s)’’ the director(s) of the Company
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‘‘Enlarged Group’’ the Group as enlarged by the Target Company A
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‘‘GEM’’ the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange
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‘‘GEM Listing Rules’’ Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the GEM ‘‘Group’’ the Company and its subsidiaries
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DEFINITIONS
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‘‘Hong Kong’’
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the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
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‘‘Independent Board the independent board committee of the Board, comprising all Committee’’ the independent non-executive Directors, established for the purpose of advising the Independent Shareholders on the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A and the transaction contemplated thereunder
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‘‘Independent Financial Octal Capital Limited, a corporation licensed to carry out Type 1 Adviser’’ (dealing in securities) and Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and the independent financial adviser of the Company to advise the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders in respect of the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A and the transaction contemplated thereunder
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‘‘Independent the Shareholders other than those who are required under the Shareholders’’ GEM Listing Rules to abstain from voting at the SGM for the resolutions approving the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A and the transaction contemplated thereunder
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‘‘Latest Practicable 3 August 2017, being the latest practicable date prior to the Date’’ printing of this circular for ascertaining certain information contained herein
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‘‘Long Stop Date’’
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29 December 2017 or such date as the Purchaser and the Vendor may agree in writing pursuant to the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A
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‘‘Ms. Lo’’
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Ms. Lo Yuk Yee, the ultimate Controlling Shareholder (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules), the chairman, the executive Director of the Company, and a director and the sole beneficial owner of the entire share capital of the Target Company A
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‘‘Net Consideration A’’ the amount of the Consideration A adjusted by the consideration adjustment of the Target Company A as stated in paragraph headed ‘‘Consideration adjustment’’ in the Letter from the Board
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‘‘Net Tangible Asset for Target Company A, the aggregate of all tangible assets which Value’’ are readily convertible into cash or cash equivalents (excluding the Property A, any intangible assets and other fixed assets and deferred tax), less the aggregate of all liabilities (actual, contingent or otherwise) and provisions of the Target Company A as at the Completion Date
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DEFINITIONS
| ‘‘New Provisional | the provisional agreement for sale and purchase dated 11 May |
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| Agreement A’’ | 2017 entered into between the Purchaser and the Vendor in |
| relation to the acquisition of the TCA Sale Share, which is to | |
| replace the Previous Provisional Agreement A dated 24 April | |
| 2017 | |
| ‘‘Pink Angel’’ | Pink Angel Investments Limited, an investment holding |
| company incorporated in the BVI with limited liability, whose | |
| principal asset is the ownership of the 100% interest in the Pink | |
| Angel Property | |
| ‘‘Pink Angel Property’’ | Unit 901 & 902 on 9th floor, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak |
| Centre, Nos. 168–200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong | |
| ‘‘PRC’’ | The People’s Republic of China and for the purpose of this |
| circular, excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau | |
| ‘‘Previous Provisional | the provisional agreement for sale and purchase dated 24 April |
| Agreement A’’ | 2017 entered into between the Purchaser and the Vendor in |
| relation to the acquisition of the TCA Sale Share | |
| ‘‘Property A’’ | the property at Unit C, 11/F, Bank of East Asia Harbour View |
| Center, Hong Kong | |
| ‘‘Purchaser’’ | Source Mega Properties Limited, a company incorporated in |
| Hong Kong with limited liability and its registered office address | |
| is Flat C, 11/F, Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre, 56 | |
| Gloucester Road, Wanchai, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary | |
| of the Company | |
| ‘‘Sale Share’’ | the TCA Sale Share |
| ‘‘SGM’’ | a special general meeting of the Company to be convened and |
| held to consider and, if thought fit, approve the Acquisition and | |
| the transaction contemplated thereunder | |
| ‘‘Share(s)’’ | shares of HK$0.01 each in the capital of the Company |
| ‘‘Shareholder(s)’’ | holders of Shares |
| ‘‘Stock Exchange’’ | The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
| ‘‘Supplemental | the supplemental provisional agreement for sale and purchase |
| Agreement A’’ | dated 13 July 2017 entered into between the Purchaser and the |
| Vendor in relation to the acquisition of the TCA Sale Share | |
| ‘‘Target Company A’’ | Maxon Management Limited, a company incorporated in Hong |
| Kong with limited liability |
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DEFINITIONS
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‘‘TCA Sale Share’’ 1 share of HK$1 each in the issued share capital of the Target Company A, representing the entire issued share capital of the Target Company A
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‘‘Termination the termination agreement entered into between the Purchaser Agreement A’’ and the Vendor dated 11 May 2017, pursuant to which the Purchaser and the Vendor agreed to terminate the Previous Provisional Agreement A dated 24 April 2017
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‘‘Track Record the three years ended 31 December 2016 and the three months Period’’ ended 31 March 2017
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‘‘Valuer’’ Ascent Partners Valuation Service Limited, an independent professional valuer
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‘‘Vendor’’ Pablos International Limited, a company incorporated in the BVI with limited liability, its registered office address is PO Box 957, Offshore Incorporations Centre Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands and indirect wholly-owned by Ms. Lo
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‘‘Vendor Guarantor’’ Ms. Lo
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‘‘HK$’’ or ‘‘HKD’’ Hong Kong dollar(s), lawful currency of Hong Kong
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‘‘sq. ft.’’ square foot
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‘‘US$’’ United States dollars, the lawful currency in the United States of America
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‘‘%’’ per cent
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
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FINET GROUP LIMITED 財 華 社 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands and continued in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8317)
Executive Directors: Registered Office: Ms. Lo Yuk Yee Clarendon House 2 Mr. Chow Wing Chau Church Street Mr. Yiu Wing Hei Hamilton HM11 Bermuda
Independent non-executive Directors:
Mr. Wong Wai Kin Head Office and Principal Place of Mr. Siu Siu Ling, Robert Business in Hong Kong: Mr. Leung Chi Hung Room C, 11/F. Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre 56 Gloucester Road Wanchai Hong Kong
4 August 2017
To the Shareholders
Dear Sir or Madam,
MAJOR AND CONNECTED TRANSACTION IN RELATION TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE INTERESTS IN A PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANY
INTRODUCTION
The Acquisition is concluded after a series of negotiation between the Vendor and the Purchaser. Reference is made to the announcements of the Company dated i) 24 April 2017 in relation to the acquisitions of the entire interests in three property holding companies; ii) 11 May 2017 in relation to the termination of the previous provisional agreements and the acquisitions of the entire interests in two property holding companies; iii) 21 June 2017 in relation to the termination of the provisional agreements in relation to the acquisition of the entire interests in two property holding companies; and iv) 13 July 2017 being the
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
supplemental announcement in relation to the acquisition of the entire interests in a property holding company. The purpose of this circular is to provide you with, among other things, further details of the Acquisition.
THE PREVIOUS PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT A
On 24 April 2017, the Purchaser and the Vendor entered into the Previous Provisional Agreement A, pursuant to which the Purchaser conditionally agreed to purchase and the Vendor conditionally agreed to sell the TCA Sale Share for the consideration of HK$54 million (subject to adjustment).
THE TERMINATION AGREEMENT A
On 11 May 2017, the Purchaser and the Vendor entered into the Termination Agreement A, pursuant to which, the Previous Provisional Agreement A should be terminated and ceased to have any effect on the parties thereto. With reference to the valuation of the Property A as at 30 April 2017, which reflected an increase in market value of the Property A, the Purchaser and the Vendor, after arm’s length negotiation and discussion, entered into the Termination Agreement A.
THE NEW PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT A AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT A
Sale and purchase:
On 11 May 2017, the Purchaser and the Vendor entered into the New Provisional Agreement A, pursuant to which the Purchaser has conditionally agreed to purchase and the Vendor has conditionally agreed to sell the TCA Sale Share, being the entire issued share capital of the Target Company A, at the consideration of HK$58 million (subject to adjustment) upon the Completion.
On 13 July 2017, the Purchaser and the Vendor entered into the Supplemental Agreement A, pursuant to which, the consideration of the acquisition of the TCA Sale Share stated in the New Provisional Agreement A is amended to HK$54 million (subject to adjustment).
Assets to be acquired:
Pursuant to the New Provisional Agreement A, the Purchaser has conditionally agreed to purchase and the Vendor has conditionally agreed to sell the TCA Sale Share, at the consideration of HK$58 million, which is amended to HK$54 million pursuant to Supplemental Agreement A, upon the Completion.
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The TCA Sale Share
The TCA Sale Share to be acquired under the New Provisional Agreement A consists of 1 share of US$1 each of the Target Company A, representing the entire issued share capital of the Target Company A. It is remain unchanged pursuant to the Supplemental Agreement A.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Vendor is the sole and beneficial owner of 100% equity interest of the Target Company A. The only principal asset of the Target Company A is the Property A, which is a commercial premise located in Wan Chai, Hong Kong with a saleable area of approximately 1,755 square feet.
The total original acquisition cost of 100% interest in the Property A paid by the Target Company A is HK$17,291,860 (or HK$16,484,000 excluding ancillary charges and stamp duty), which was, as advised by the Vendor, determined based on arm’s length negotiations with reference to the then-market condition and completed on 20 April 2007.
Consideration A:
The Consideration A in respect of the Supplemental Agreement A is HK$54 million (subject to adjustment), which will be settled by the Purchaser in cash.
The Consideration A was determined between the Vendor and the Company after arm’s length negotiations and was on normal commercial terms, taking into account the preliminary valuation on the Property A of HK$58 million as at 30 April 2017 and 31 July 2017 provided by the Valuer and arrived at using the market approach. Given that the valuation of the Property A is higher than the Consideration A, the Directors believe that the consideration is fair and reasonable and in the interest of the Shareholders and the Company as a whole. The advantage of the Acquisition is stated in paragraph headed ‘‘Reason for the entering of the Termination Agreement A and the New Provisional Agreement A and Reasons for and Advantage of the Acquisition’’ below.
A final valuation on the Property A is set out in the valuation report which is included in Appendix IV of this circular for your reference. The adjustment to be made with reference to the Net Tangible Asset Value of the Target Company A is stated in paragraph headed ‘‘Consideration adjustment’’ below.
Based on the Net Tangible Asset Value of the Target Company A of approximately HK$(17.91) million as at 31 March 2017, the Net Consideration A would be approximately HK$36.09 million.
The Directors (including the independent non-executive Directors) are of the view that the Consideration A is fair and reasonable and is in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
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Terms of payment
The Consideration A of HK$54 million shall be payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor in the following manner:
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(i) HK$5.4 million shall be payable by transferring the deposit of HK$5.4 million under the Previous Provisional Agreement A; and
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(ii) the remaining balance of HK$48.6 million (subject to adjustment) shall be payable in cash upon the Completion.
Personal guarantee
The Vendor Guarantor, as primary obligor and not merely as surety, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to the Purchaser, and on the Completion Date unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to the Purchaser and the Company, the due observance and performance by the Vendor of all the agreements, obligations, commitments and undertakings contained in the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A on the part of the Vendor to be observed and performed and that the warranties given or provided by the Vendor to the Purchaser and/or the Company under the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A are true, accurate and correct. The Vendor Guarantor also undertakes and agrees to indemnify the Purchaser and the Company and keeps the Purchaser and the Company fully indemnified against all losses, costs, expenses and damages whatsoever which may be sustained by the Purchaser and/or the Company by reason of or in connection with any failure of the Vendor to perform any of the guaranteed obligations or breach of any of the warranties.
Consideration adjustment
The Vendor undertake to deliver to the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s solicitors at least five (5) days prior to the Completion Date the proforma accounts comprising a proforma profit and loss account of the Target Company A for the period from the beginning of the current financial year to the Completion Date and a proforma balance sheet of the Target Company A as at the Completion Date. If the Net Tangible Asset Value as shown in the proforma accounts is more or less than zero, the balance of payments to be paid upon the Completion shall be adjusted upwards or downwards (as the case may be) accordingly in the manner as follows:
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(i) it shall be added to the balance all current and non-current tangible assets of the Target Company A as shown in the proforma accounts including rentals receivable (if applicable) (up to and inclusive of the Completion Date), utilities and other miscellaneous deposits, prepaid rates and government rent, and other expenses relating to the Property A (up to but exclusive of the Completion Date); and
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(ii) it shall be deducted from the balance all liabilities of the Target Company A as shown in the proforma accounts.
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The Vendor undertake to deliver to the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s solicitors within 30 days from the Completion Date the financial statements audited by certified public accountants (practicing) of the Target Company A for the period from the beginning of the current financial year to the Completion Date. If the Net Tangible Asset Value as shown in the audited financial statements is more or less than the Net Tangible Asset Value as shown in the proforma accounts, the Purchaser or the Vendor (as the case may be) shall pay the difference to the other party within five (5) days from the date of receipt of the issue of the audited financial statements.
Based on the Net Tangible Asset Value of the Target Company A of approximately HK$(17.91) million as at 31 March 2017, the Net Consideration A would be approximately HK$36.09 million.
Source of funding
The Consideration A shall be approximately HK$54 million (subject to adjustment) which shall be satisfied by the Purchaser at the Completion in cash to the Vendor (or their nominee(s)). The Company will finance the Consideration A by internal resources. As at 31 March 2017, the annual report of the Group shows a cash balance of approximately HK$57.02 million. The Directors of the Group also foresee a cash inflow of approximately HK$41 million from disposal of Pink Angel.
In the Board meeting (which Ms. Lo abstained from voting), the Directors (other than members of the Independent Board Committee, who will give their opinion after having considered the recommendation from the Independent Financial Adviser) consider that the Consideration A for the Acquisition arrived at after arm’s length negotiation is fair and reasonable as the Consideration A has taken into account, (i) the reasons stated in the paragraph headed ‘‘Reason for the entering of the Termination Agreement A and the New Provisional Agreement A and reasons for and advantage of the Acquisition’’ in this letter; (ii) the future prospects of the property market in Hong Kong; and (iii) the valuation by the Valuer for the Property A.
The Directors (other than members of the Independent Board Committee, who will give their opinion after having considered the recommendation from the Independent Financial Adviser) consider that although the Acquisition is not in the ordinary course of business of the Company, the terms of the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A is fair and reasonable, in normal commercial terms and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
Conditions Precedent
The Completion of the Acquisition is subject to and conditional upon, the fulfilment or waiver of, the following conditions precedent:
- (i) the Purchaser having completed its respective due diligence reviews on the business, financial, legal and other aspects of the Target Company A and satisfied with the results;
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(ii) the Vendor having procured the Company to give and prove a good title to the Property A in accordance with Sections 13A and 13 of the Conveyancing and Property Ordinance (Cap. 219 of the Laws of Hong Kong);
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(iii) the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A is conditional upon the transaction contemplated thereunder being approved by the Independent Shareholders at the SGM.
Pursuant to the terms of the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A, the Long Stop Date would be 29 December 2017.
Completion
The Completion shall take place within eight (8) Business Days following the date on which the last of the conditions precedent to the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A being fulfilled or waived (as the case may be) or such other date as the parties to the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A may agree in writing.
Upon the Completion, the Target Company A will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the financial results of the Target Company A will be consolidated into the financial statements of the Group.
INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
The Company is an investment holding company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the securities and futures business that specializes in the provision of online securities and futures trading, and the development, production and provision of financial information services and technology solutions to corporate and retail clients.
INFORMATION ON THE VENDOR
Ms. Lo is the chairman and executive Director of the Company, and is the sole ultimate beneficial owner of Maxx Capital International Limited, the Controlling Shareholder of the Company, holding 297,497,842 Shares of the Company as at Latest Practicable Date, representing 56.24% of the entire issued share capital of the Company. Therefore, Ms. Lo is a connected person of the Company as defined under Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules.
The Vendor is a company incorporated in the BVI with limited liability. It is indirect wholly-owned by Ms. Lo, who is a connected person of the Company by virtue of her being the chairman, the executive Director and the Controlling Shareholder. For the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A, the agreement was supported by personal guaranteed from Ms. Lo, which guaranteed to the Purchaser all the obligations and commitments to be fulfilled. Directors were confident that the agreement will be enforced according to the terms stated in the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A.
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INFORMATION ON THE PURCHASER
The Purchaser is an investment holding company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability, and is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
INFORMATION ON THE TARGET COMPANY
The Target Company A is a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability on 24 September 2004 and is principally engaged in investment holding, which is whollyowned by the Vendor and is indirect wholly-owned by Ms. Lo. The principal asset of the Target Company A would be the Property A. The address of the Property A is Unit C, 11/F, Bank of East Asia Harbour View Center, Hong Kong. For the Property A which is currently leased for office use, there is no restriction on the existing use and the proposed use as office after the Acquisition or lease expiry.
The accountants’ report of the Target Company A for the Track Record Period contained a qualified opinion in relation to the fair value of the investment properties as at 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016, as the fair value of the investment properties were assessed by the Directors of the Target Company A based on their own judgement. Despite the qualified opinion, the Directors obtained an independent property valuer’s assessment on the fair value of the investment properties as at 31 March 2017, which the Valuer’s assessment would serve to be most appropriate and applicable. Therefore the aforementioned qualified opinion should have no effect on the acquisition of Target Company A.
The market value of Property A was at HK$58 million as at 30 April 2017 and 31 July 2017 with reference to the property valuation report in appendix IV of this circular.
INFORMATION ON THE PROPERTY A
Set out below is the detail of the Property A held by Target Company A, details of the respective tenancy and the original acquisition costs and the date of the Target Company A:
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| person’s original | |||||||
| Saleable | Lease | Monthly | acquisition cost | ||||
| Property | area | Registered owner | Status | term | rent | and date | |
| (sq. ft.) | (years) | (HK$) | (HK$) | ||||
| Property | A | 1,755 | Maxon Management | leased | 2 | 124,800 | 17,291,890 |
| Limited | 20 April 2007 |
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REASON FOR THE ENTERING OF THE TERMINATION AGREEMENT A AND THE NEW PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT A AND REASONS FOR AND ADVANTAGE OF THE ACQUISITION
The Group is principally engaged in (i) the development, production and provision of financial information services and technology solutions to corporate and retail clients in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China; (ii) media business; (iii) the securities and futures business that specializes in the provision of online securities and futures trading; (iv) money lending business; and (v) property investments.
The Property A is currently leased by the Group as the office, the Directors believe that it would be a disadvantage for the Group as a whole to lease, reallocate to and renovate a new office, as the cost induced would be substantial especially when the Company needs to look for an alternative office in a prime location like Property A.
Notwithstanding the lease agreement of the Property A which is going to be expired on 11 January 2019, has yet expired, the reasons for the Acquisition is that the Directors believe the Group and its shareholders as a whole can benefit from (i) the future value appreciation of the Property A, in particular since the Directors foresee an upward trend in the property market of Hong Kong; and (ii) the reduced cash outflow related to office rental.
Due to the recent change of the Hong Kong property market, the Vendor is of the view to seek potential purchasers in the market and to sell the Property A in a more favourable consideration. The Purchaser entered into the Previous Provisional Agreement A with the Vendor on 24 April 2017. Couple days later, the Vendor was of the view that given the thenproperty development in Hong Kong was generally in boom and the considerations under the Previously Provisional Agreement A could not reflect the fair value of the Property A. The Vendor then tried to terminate the Previous Agreement A.
After the Vendor proposed to enter into the Termination Agreement A and the New Provisional Agreement A, the Directors had requested the Vendor to honour the fixed and legally binding terms in the Previous Provisional Agreement A and stated to the Vendor that the Company had the rights and would proceed to the Previous Provisional Agreement A. The Vendor nevertheless expressed strong views and position otherwise. By virtual of arm’s length negotiation, the Purchaser and the Vendor entered into the Termination Agreement A and the New Provisional Agreement A with a consideration of HK$58 million.
Although the Company entered into the Termination Agreement A and the New Provisional Agreement A, the Directors still negotiated at their best efforts with the Vendor trying to persuade the Vendor to honour the terms in the Previous Provisional Agreement. After a series of in-depth negotiation, both the Directors and the Vendor agreed that it is fair and reasonable to the Company and its Shareholders for the Company to enter into the Supplemental Agreement A with the consideration of the Acquisition amended to HK$54 million.
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The Directors have taken the recent change in the property index of office properties (For January to April 2017) into consideration when entering into the Previous Provisional Agreement A and the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A:
Private offices — price indices by grade (All districts) (1999=100)
| Year/Month | Grade A | |
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| 2017 | 1* | 414.8 |
| 2* | 426.4 | |
| 3* | 440.3 | |
| 4* | 456.1 |
Private offices — rental and price indices for grade A (Note 1) offices in core districts (1999=100)
| Rents | Prices | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan Chai/ | ||||
| Sheung Wan/ | Causeway | |||
| Year/Month | Central | Bay Core Districts | ||
| (Note 2) | ||||
| 2017 | 1* | 303.4 | 237.1 | 390.5 |
| 2* | 310.0 | 247.2 | 401.3 | |
| 3* | 305.0 | 243.3 | 429.2 | |
| 4* | 308.7 | 246.2 | 455.9 |
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Note 1: Grade A means properties which are modern with high quality finishes; flexible layout; large floor plates; spacious, well decorated and circulation areas; effective central air-conditioning; good lift services zoned for passengers and goods deliveries; professional management; parking facilities normally available.
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Note 2: Core Districts means Sheung Wan/Central, Wan Chai/Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui.
The above index is from Rating and Valuation Department. As shown in the above index, the grade A properties index increased from 414.8 in January to 456.1 in April. The rental index for Sheung Wan/Central and Wan Chai/Causeway Bay increased from 303.4 in January to 308.7 in April and from 237.1 in January to 246.2 in April respectively. The price index for core districts increased from 390.5 in January to 455.9 in April respectively. Directors were of the view that the Consideration A could reflect the fair value of the Property A.
The Target Company A was held by Ms. Lo before the Completion. The Property A is currently leased by the Group at a monthly rental of HK$124,800 under the continuing connected transactions announced by the Company on 12 January 2017. Upon the
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Completion, the Group intends to continue utilising the Property A as office for the Group’s securities and futures business, in particular, the asset management business (SFO licensed Type 9 regulated activity) of the Group.
In addition, the fair value of the Property A at HK$58 million is considered by the Directors fair and reasonable with reference to the valuation report by the Valuer as at 30 April 2017 and 31 July 2017 which is higher than the consideration stated in the Supplemental Agreement A.
After considering the above said factors, the Company believed that it is fair, reasonable and in the interest of the Company and the Shareholders to enter into the Supplemental Agreement A.
The Acquisition, which is financed by internal resources of the Group, would have negative impact on the Company’s cash flows position.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Directors do not have any intention, arrangement, agreement, understanding, negotiation on any disposal/termination/scalingdown of the Company’s business after the Acquisition. Ms. Lo and her associates also do not intend to inject assets, and or business into the Company after the Acquisition.
The Directors (other than members of the Independent Board Committee, who will give their opinion after having considered the recommendation from the Independent Financial Adviser) consider that although the Acquisition was not in the ordinary course of business of the Company, the terms of the New Provisional Agreement A is fair and reasonable, and in normal commercial terms and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
IMPLICATION UNDER THE GEM LISTING RULES
As one or more of the applicable percentage ratios (as defined under the GEM Listing Rules) in respect of the Acquisition is more than 25% but less than 100%, the Acquisition constitute major transactions on the part of the Company under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rules. The Vendor is indirect wholly-owned by Ms. Lo, the chairman, the executive Director and the Controlling Shareholder holding approximately 56.24% shareholding of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date and hence the Vendor is a connected person of the Company. As such, the New Provisional Agreement A and the transaction contemplated thereunder will constitute connected transactions for the Company under Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules.
The New Provisional Agreement A and the transaction contemplated thereunder are therefore subject to, among others, the reporting, announcement and the approval of the Independent Shareholders at the SGM under the GEM Listing Rules.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
SGM
A notice of the SGM to be held at 30/F, Fortis Tower, 77–79 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on 24 August 2017 at 11: 00 a.m. is set out on pages SGM-1 to SGM2 of this circular. At the SGM, an ordinary resolution will be proposed to consider and, if thought fit, to approve the New Provisional Agreement A and the transaction contemplated thereunder.
The ordinary resolution to be proposed at the SGM to approve the New Provisional Agreement A and the transaction contemplated thereunder will be determined by way of poll by the Independent Shareholders in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules.
Any Shareholders with a material interest in the Acquisition and their associates will abstain from voting on the ordinary resolution approving the Acquisition at the SGM. Ms. Lo and her associates will abstain from voting at the SGM on the relevant resolutions to approve the Supplemental Agreement A and the transaction contemplated thereunder. A form of proxy for use in connection with the SGM is enclosed with this circular.
Whether or not you intend to attend the SGM, please complete and return the enclosed form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon to the share registrar of the Company in Hong Kong, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited at Rooms 1712–1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, as soon as possible and in any event by not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the SGM or any adjourned meeting thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending the voting in person at the SGM (or any adjourned meeting thereof) should you so wish.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your attention is also drawn to the additional information set out in the appendices to this circular.
Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of Finet Group Limited Lo Yuk Yee Chairman
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LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT BOARD COMMITTEE
Set out below is the text of the letter of recommendation from the Independent Board Committee in respect of the Acquisition.
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FINET GROUP LIMITED 財 華 社 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands and continued in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8317)
4 August 2017
To the Independent Shareholders
Dear Sirs or Madams,
MAJOR AND CONNECTED TRANSACTION IN RELATION TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE INTERESTS IN A PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANY
We refer to the circular dated 4 August 2017 of the Company (the ‘‘Circular’’) of which this letter forms part. Terms defined in the Circular bear the same meanings herein unless the context otherwise requires.
We have been appointed as members of the Independent Board Committee to consider and advise the Independent Shareholders as to whether, in our opinion, the terms of the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A is fair and reasonable so far as the Independent Shareholders are concerned and whether the Acquisition is in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. Octal Capital Limited has been appointed as the Independent Financial Adviser to advise the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders in respect of the Acquisition.
We wish to draw your attention to the ‘‘Letter from the Board’’ set out on pages 5 to 15 of the Circular which contains, among other things, information about the Acquisition, and the ‘‘Letter from the Independent Financial Adviser’’ set out on pages 18 to 30 of the Circular which contains the Independent Financial Adviser’s advice in respect of the Acquisition.
Having considered (i) the reasons for and the benefits of the Acquisition as set out in the ‘‘Letter from the Board’’; and (ii) the principal factors and reasons taken into account by Octal Capital Limited in arriving at its opinion regarding the Acquisition as set out in the ‘‘Letter from the Independent Financial Adviser’’, we consider that the terms of the New
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Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A is on normal commercial terms and is fair and reasonable so far as the Independent Shareholders are concerned. Although the Acquisition is not in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Company, the Acquisition is in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
Accordingly, we recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote in favour of the ordinary resolution set out in the notice of the SGM in respect of the Acquisition.
Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of
The Independent Board Committee of
Finet Group Limited Mr. Wong Wai Kin Mr. Siu Siu Ling, Robert Mr. Leung Chi Hung Independent non-executive Directors
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Octal Capital Limited 802–805, 8th Floor, Nan Fung Tower 88 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong
4 August 2017
To the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders
Dear Sirs,
MAJOR AND CONNECTED TRANSACTION
INTRODUCTION
We refer to our appointment as the Independent Financial Adviser to advise the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders in respect of the Provision Agreements in relation to the Acquisition, details of which are set out in the letter from the Board (the ‘‘Letter from the Board’’) contained in the circular of the Company dated 4 August 2017 (the ‘‘Circular’’), of which this letter forms a part. Unless the context requires otherwise, capitalised terms used in this letter shall have the same meanings as ascribed to them under the section headed ‘‘Definitions’’ in the Circular.
Reference is made to the announcements of the Company dated 24 April 2017, 11 May 2017, 21 June 2017 and 13 July 2017. On 24 April 2017 (after trading hours), the Purchaser and the Vendor entered into the Previous Provisional Agreement A, pursuant to which the Purchaser conditionally agreed to purchase and the Vendor conditionally agreed to sell the TCA Sale Share for the consideration of HK$54,000,000 (subject to adjustment), which shall be payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor (or its nominee(s)) in cash.
On 11 May 2017, the Purchaser and Vendor entered into the Termination Agreement A to terminate the Previous Provisional Agreement A; and (ii) entered into the New Provisional Agreement A, pursuant to which the Purchaser has conditionally agreed to purchase and the Vendor has conditionally agreed to sell the TCA Sale Share at the Consideration A of HK$58,000,000 (subject to adjustment).
On 13 July 2017, the Purchaser and the Vendor entered into the Supplemental Agreement A, pursuant to which the TCA Sale share is amended to HK$54,000,000 (subject to adjustment).
As one or more of the applicable percentage ratios (as defined under the GEM Listing Rules) in respect of the Acquisition is more than 25% but less than 100%, the Acquisition constitute major transactions on the part of the Company under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rules.
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The Vendor is indirectly wholly-owned by Ms. Lo, the Chairman, the executive Director and the Controlling Shareholder holding approximately 56.24% shareholding of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date and hence the Vendor is connected person of the Company. As such, the New Provisional Agreement A, the Supplemental Agreement A and the transactions contemplated thereunder will constitute connected transactions for the Company under Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules.
The New Provisional Agreement A, the Supplement Agreement A and the transactions contemplated thereunder are therefore subject to, among others, the reporting, announcement and the approval of the Independent Shareholders at the SGM under the GEM Listing Rules.
An independent board committee, comprising all the independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Wong Wai Kin, Mr. Siu Siu Ling, Robert and Mr. Leung Chi Hung, has been established to advise the Independent Shareholders as to whether the terms of the Provisional Agreements are fair and reasonable and the transactions contemplated thereunder are fair and reasonable so far as the Independent Shareholders are concerned, conducted on normal commercial terms or better and in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group, and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole; and to give a recommendation to the Independent Shareholders in respect of the voting on the resolutions to be proposed at the EGM.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we are not connected with the Directors, chief executive and substantial shareholders of the Company or Vendor A or Ms. Lo or any of their respective subsidiaries or associates and are therefore considered suitable to give independent advice to the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders. During the last two years, there was no previous engagement between us and the Company or Vendor or Ms. Lo or any of their respective subsidiaries or associates. Apart from normal professional fees payable to us by the Company in connection with this appointment, no arrangement exists whereby we will receive any fees or benefits from the Company or the directors, chief executive and substantial shareholders of the Company or Vendor or Ms. Lo or any of their respective subsidiaries or associates.
In formulating our opinion, we have relied on the accuracy of the information and representations contained in the Circular and have assumed that all information and representations made or referred to in the Circular as provided by the management of the Company were true at the time they were made and continue to be true as at the date of the Circular. We have also relied on our discussion with the management of the Company regarding the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A including the information and representations contained in the Circular. We have also assumed that all statements of belief, opinion and intention made by the management of the Company respectively in the Circular were reasonably made after due enquiry. We consider that we have reviewed sufficient information to reach an informed view, to justify our reliance on the accuracy of the information contained in the Circular and to provide a reasonable basis for our advice. We have no reason to suspect that any material facts have been omitted or withheld from the information contained or opinions expressed in the Circular nor to doubt the truth, accuracy and completeness of the information and representations provided to us
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by the management of the Company. We have not, however, conducted an independent indepth investigation into the business and affairs of the Group, Vendor and Ms. Lo and their respective associates, nor have we carried out any independent verification of the information supplied to us.
PRINCIPAL FACTORS AND REASONS CONSIDERED
In arriving at our opinion and recommendation, we have taken into account the principal factors and reasons set out below:
1. Information of the Company
1.1 Background and business of the Company
As set out in the Circular, The Group is principally engaged in (i) the development, production and provision of financial information services and technology solutions to corporate and retail clients in Hong Kong and the PRC; (ii) media business; (iii) the securities and futures business that specializes in the provision of online securities and futures trading; (iv) money lending business; and (v) property investments.
With reference to the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2017 (the ‘‘2016/17 Annual Report’’), the Group continued to broaden its revenue bases and to better utilize its resources by tapping on the property investment to enjoy stable income and positive contribution to the financial results of the Group. As advised by the Directors, Ms. Lo, who is one of the executive Directors of the Company, has over 25 years’ experience in property market. She had been active in the commercial and residential property market in Hong Kong and the PRC. The profit generated from property investments had amounted to HK$1 billion over the last 30 years. She had been involved in restructuring of buildings and conversion of use of old industrial buildings. She had been dealing in more than 100 property transactions in her past 25 years. As advised by the Company, the Property A has been occupied by the Group as its securities and futures business since January 2017. The Directors expect that the Company will continue to utilize the Property A for the operation of its securities and futures business. Upon Completion, it is expected that the future earnings of the Group would be improved by the saving in rental cost of utilizing the Property A.
Having considered the Property A being utilised by the Group and the rental cost-saving benefit of the Acquisition, together with the reasons for the Acquisition as set out in paragraph headed ‘‘Reasons for and benefits of the Acquisition and the termination of the Previous Provisional Agreement A’’, we consider that the Acquisition, whilst not in the ordinary course of business of the Group, is beneficial to the Group.
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1.2 Historical financial information of the Company
Set out below is the financial highlight of the Group in accordance with the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, as extracted from the 2016/17 Annual Report:
| For the year ended | For the year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March | ||
| 2016 | 2017 | |
| (Audited) | (Audited) | |
| (HK$’000) | (HK$’000) | |
| Revenue | 11,183 | 10,766 |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the | ||
| Company | (35,957) | (29,122) |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 25,718 | 57,016 |
| Total assets | 140,305 | 205,730 |
| Total liabilities | 53,786 | 117,852 |
| Net assets | 86,519 | 87,878 |
For the year ended 31 March 2017
From the above table, we note that the Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$10.8 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 (‘‘FY2017’’), representing a decrease of approximately HK$417,000 or 3.7% as compared to approximately HK$11.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2016 (‘‘FY2016’’), which was mainly attributable to (i) an increase in loan interest income of approximately HK$1.2 million from money lending business; (ii) a decrease in income from financial information services and advertising services of approximately HK$153,000; (iii) a decrease in the income from securities and futures business of approximately HK$293,000; and (iv) a decrease in rental income from property investment business of approximately HK$1.2 million.
As at 31 March 2017, total assets of the Group mainly comprised investment properties which primarily consisted of properties located in Hong Kong and the PRC as well as cash and cash equivalents. The investment properties increased by approximately HK$9.7 million to HK$89.1 million, which is mainly due to a fair value gain of approximately HK$9.7 million. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to HK$57.0 million as at 31 March 2017, representing an increase of approximately 221.7% as at 31 March 2016.
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2. Information of the Target Company A
Set out below are the details of the Target Company A.
Target Company A, which is an investment holding company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability, is wholly-owned by the Vendor. The Vendor is indirectly wholly-owned by Ms. Lo. As advised by the Directors, the Target Company A was mainly set up for the purpose of acquisition and holding of the Property A which is the principal asset of the Target Company A. The address of Property A is Unit C, 11/F, Bank of East Asia Harbour View Center, Hong Kong. Set out below is the key financial data of the Target Company A:
| For the three | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| For the year | ended | months ended | |
| 31 December | 31 March | ||
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
| (Audited) | (Audited) | (Audited) | |
| (HK$’000) | (HK$’000) | (HK$’000) | |
| Revenue | 1,092 | 1,092 | 407 |
| Net Profit/(loss) before | |||
| taxation | (3) | 30,011 | 2,153 |
| Net Profit/(loss) loss after | |||
| taxation | (3) | 30,011 | 2,153 |
| Net assets | 3,927 | 33,938 | 36,090 |
3. Information of the Property A
Set out below are the details of the Property A held by Target Company A.
Nature
Commercial
Address
Unit C, 11/F Bank of East Asia Harbour View Center Hong Kong
Saleable area (sq. ft.)
1,755
Registered Owner
Maxon Management Limited
Status Leased Monthly rent (HK$) 124,800 Intended use after Completion Group’s office Consideration (HK$) 54,000,000
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4. Valuation report
Pursuant to the Letter from the Board, the valuation of the Property A conducted by the Valuer is one of the major factors in determining the Consideration A. Given that the Acquisition is a transaction regarding acquisition of a property through a property holding company, we consider that the Consideration A referencing to the property valuation is fair and reasonable. Please also refer to paragraph headed ‘‘Reasons for and benefits of the Acquisition and the termination of the Previous Provisional Agreement A’’ for other factors considered and the discussions of the fairness of the Consideration A. The decision for the termination of the Previous Provisional Agreement A is based on the valuation of the Property A as at 30 April 2017 which reflected an increase in market value of the Property A. As disclosed in the Letter from the Board, after arm’s length negotiation and discussion, the parties (i) conditionally entered into the Termination Agreements A; (ii) entered into the New Provisional Agreement A and entered into the Supplemental Agreement A. In assessing the fairness and reasonableness of the Consideration A, we have reviewed the valuation report set out in Appendix IV to this circular (‘‘Valuation Report’’) and discussed with the Valuer in relation to its competence, methodologies used and assumptions adopted in performing the valuation of the Property A.
Competence of the Valuer
We note that the Valuation Report was prepared by the Valuer in accordance with the HKIS Valuation Standards. We have reviewed the Valuation Report and understand from the Valuer that it had conducted on-site inspection of the Property A, made relevant enquiries and obtained further information as necessary for concluding its opinion of the market value of the Property A. We have reviewed and enquired the qualification and experience of the Valuer and the person in charge of the Valuation Report. As per our findings, we noticed that the Valuer has experience in servicing a wide range of corporate customers in different industries, in which the majority of them are companies listed on the Stock Exchange. In addition, we have reviewed the qualifications and working experience of Mr. Stephen Y.W. Yeung, who is responsible for signing the Valuation Report. We note that Mr. Stephen Y.W. Yeung has over 10 years’ experience in property valuation in Hong Kong and has conducted valuations for a number of companies listed on the Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, we understand from our enquiry with the Valuer that it is a third party independent of the parties involved in the Acquisition. We have also reviewed the scope of services provided under the engagement of the Valuer by the Company and we note that the scope of work is appropriate to the opinion given and there were no limitations on the scope of work As such, we are of the view that the Valuer and Mr. Stephen Y.W. Yeung possess sufficient competence and experience in performing the valuation of the Property A.
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Valuation Methodologies
Pursuant to the Valuation Report, we note that the Valuer has adopted the direct comparison approach for the valuation of the Property A. During our discussions with the Valuer, we understand from the Valuer that it is a common practice of adopting the direct comparison approach, which is based on comparing the property to be valued directly with other comparable properties, in valuing property in Hong Kong. Moreover, we have obtained and reviewed all market transactions used as comparable transactions of the Property A from the Valuer. We note that the natures of the properties of those comparable transactions including their sizes, characters, and locations are similar to the Property A and most of which were transacted within the past 12 months from the date of the New Provisional Agreement A. As advised by the Valuer, in general, one of the most important components of comparable selection is to identify transactions that are most relevant. The ideal comparables will be the transactions of the same building happened in the past 12 months, which is an acceptable time period in the industry, if no such transactions, recent transactions of the other buildings then considered. We are of the view that the valuation method of adoption of the direct comparison approach for the valuation of the Property A is fair and reasonable and the selection of the market transactions being comparable to the Property A which are recent transactions in the market can bring a fair comparison of market value.
As disclosed in the announcement of the Company dated 24 April 2017, we understand that the previous valuation of HK$54 million for the Property A under the Previous Provisional Agreement A was based on the property market information as at 31 March 2017, while the valuation of HK$58 million for the Property A (the ‘‘Valuation’’) under the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A was based on the property market information as at 30 April 2017. After our discussion with the Valuer, the valuation of the Property A has been taken into account four comparables comprising three transactions within seven months before the valuation date and one quotation, which are of similar size and location to those of the Property A. We have reviewed those comparables adopted by the Valuer and we noted that those comparables are transactions of office unit in the same building of the Property A with similar size. Apart from the comparables identified, we note that the Valuer has taken into account the market sentiment during the period, for instance, the Valuer considered the Government land sale of Murray Road which put for sale by tender in the first quarter of 2017, such plot attracted bids from many major market players during the tender period, the Valuer considered that the market expectation of the Hong Kong office market especially in core areas such as Central, Admiralty and Wan Chai would be accelerated, and the aforesaid valuation method is in line with the market practice.
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Having considered the above, we consider that the comparables selected by the Valuer are fair and representative samples for the valuation of the Property A, and the Consideration A determined with reference to the adjusted valuation is fair and reasonable and in the interest of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. In addition to the assessment of the comparable transactions selected by the Valuer, after taken into account of the information released by the Rating and Valuation Department (the ‘‘R&V Department’’), which indicated that the price index of grade A private office in core districts has increased approximately 6.2% from approximately 429.2 in March 2017 to approximately 455.9 in April 2017, we are of the view that the basis of adjustment of the Valuer is reasonable and are in line with the industrial and market practice. Please also refer to paragraph headed ‘‘Reasons for the termination of the Previous Provisional Agreement A and Reasons for and advantage of the Acquisition’’ below for discussions of reasons of entering into the New Provisional Agreement A.
Valuation Assumptions
In addition, we have discussed with the Valuer in respect of the valuation assumptions applied in the Valuation Report. We note that the valuation assumptions adopted by the Valuer are common assumptions adopted in property valuations, including (i) all parties to the asset transaction in the open market are dealing with each other at arm’s length; (ii) the Property A is free from encumbrances, restrictions and outgoing of an onerous nature which could affect the value of the Property A; (iii) the Property A has been constructed, occupied and used in full compliance with or without contravention of all laws; and (iv) all required licenses, permit, certificates and authorizations have been obtained. In assessing the appropriateness of the valuation assumptions, we discussed with the management and understand that there are no restrictions of the transfer of title of the Property A and no non-compliance issues in relation to the Property A. Moreover, as the Acquisition is a connected transaction regarding acquisition of property holding company by a Hong Kong listed company, we have visited the website of the Stock Exchange and identified 9 circulars published by companies listed on the Stock Exchange for connected transactions regarding acquisition of property holding company by Hong Kong listed company during the past twelve months up to the Latest Practicable Date and noted that the valuation assumptions adopted in by the Valuer are common and we are not aware of any major factor which caused us to doubt the fairness and reasonableness of the principal bases and assumptions adopted for the Valuation Report.
Taking into account the factors discussed above, we are of the view that the Consideration A, which reflects a discount of approximately 6.8% to the valuation of the Property A under the Valuation Report, is fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Company and Shareholders as a whole.
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5. Other common terms of the Provision Agreements
Consideration adjustment
With reference to the Letter from the Board of the Circular, the Vendor undertake to deliver to the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s solicitors the proforma accounts and the audited financial statements of the Target Company A at least five days prior to the Completion Date and within 30 days from the Completion Date, respectively. If the Net Tangible Asset Value shown in the respective proforma accounts (the ‘‘Proforma NAV’’) is more or less than zero, the balance of respective payments to be paid upon Completion shall be adjusted upwards or downwards. In addition, if the Net Tangible Asset Values as shown in the respective audited financial statements (the ‘‘Audited NAV’’) are more or less than the Proforma NAV, the Purchaser or the Vendor (as the case may be) shall pay the difference to the other party within five (5) days from the date of receipt of the issue of respective audited financial statements.
As set out in the Letter from the Board, we understand that the above consideration adjustments (the ‘‘Consideration Adjustment’’) would be mainly determined as a result of the differences among the Consideration, the Proforma NAV and the Audited NAV. Moreover, we also understand that the Consideration Adjustment will be based on other receivables in relation to the rentals receivable, utilities and other miscellaneous deposits, prepaid rates and government rent, and other expenses relating to the Property A up to but exclusive of the Completion Date. In assessing whether the Consideration Adjustment is a common practice for property related transaction in Hong Kong, we have conducted searches in the Stock Exchange website and identified 7 transactions during the past twelve months up to the Latest Practicable Date, which are related to the acquisition transactions of companies which major asset(s) is/are Hong Kong properties, by Hong Kong listed companies. We note that the adjustment of consideration of those identified transactions are in line with the Consideration Adjustment that the consideration would be adjusted based on any differences among their consideration, net asset value in their proforma account and net asset value in their audited account, as a result, to reflect the updated net asset value of the subject companies as at completion of the transactions.
Having considered that the Consideration Adjustment (i) is principally based on the NAV of the Target Company A as at the Completion Date which adjusts for the other assets or other liabilities which will be taken up by the Purchaser upon Completion on a dollar-for-dollar basis; (ii) is a common practice for similar acquisition transactions done by listed companies in Hong Kong; and (iii) will protect the interest of the Company as the Consideration will be based on the Audited NAV rather than the Proforma NAV which may not reflect the net asset value of the Target Company A accurately, we consider that the Consideration Adjustment is fair and reasonable.
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Conditions precedent
For the conditions precedent of the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A, including (i) the Purchaser having completed its respective due diligence reviews on the business, financial, legal and other aspects of the respective Target Companies and satisfied with the results; (ii) the Vendor having procured the Company to give and prove a good title to the Property A in accordance with Sections 13A and 13 of the Conveyancing and Property Ordinance) Cap.219 of the Laws of Hong Kong); (iii) the New Provisional Agreement A is conditional upon the transactions contemplated thereunder being approved by the Independent Shareholders at the SGM. As the Acquisition is a connected transaction regarding acquisition of property holding company by a Hong Kong listed company, we have visited the website of the Stock Exchange and identified 12 circulars published by companies listed on the Stock Exchange for connected transactions regarding acquisition of property holding company by Hong Kong listed company during the past twelve months up to the Latest Practicable Date and noted that the conditions precedent in the majority of those circulars are similar to those in the Provisional Agreements. Therefore, we are of the view that the conditions precedent were reached on the basis of normal commercial terms and is fair and reasonable to the Acquisition.
6. Reasons for and benefits of the Acquisition and the termination of the Previous Provisional Agreement A
As stated in the Letter from the Board, except the Valuation Report, the Director has taken into account the reasons stated in the paragraph headed ‘‘Reason for the Termination of the Previous Provisional Agreement A and Reasons for and Advantage of the Acquisition’’ in the Letter from the Board and the future prospects of the property market in Hong Kong in determining the Consideration A. In assessing the fairness and reasonableness of the Consideration A, we have, therefore, discussed with the management of the Company and conducted researches on the information and statistic of the commercial property market in Hong Kong.
As set out in the section headed ‘‘Information of the Property A’’ of this letter, the Property A is an office unit of Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre, which is located along Gloucester Road in Wan Chai and is one of the prime business centres in Hong Kong. The Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre enjoys convenient transport access and is in close proximity to the Wanchai MTR Station and also being easily accessible to Central district and the Cross Harbour Tunnel. As advised by the management of the Company, the Property A has been leased to the Company for its securities and futures business since January 2017 at a monthly rental of HK$124,800. Upon Completion, the Target Company A will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the financial results of the Target Company A will be consolidated into the Group. The Group intends to continue utilizing the Property A as office for the Group’s securities and futures business, in particular, the asset management business (SFO licensed Type 9 regulated activity) of the Group. As the Directors expect that the Company will continue to utilize the Property A for the operation of its
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securities and futures business. Upon Completion, it is expected that the future earnings of the Group would be improved by the saving in rental cost of utilizing the Property A.
In assessing the reasons of entering into the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A and fairness of the revised consideration under the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A, we have reviewed research reports in relation to office property market in Hong Kong which include ‘‘Briefing Office and Retail Investment — May 2017’’ prepared by Savills, ‘‘Hong Kong Monthly — Jun 2017’’ prepared by Knight Frank, ‘‘Property Market Monitor — June 2017’’ prepared by Jones Lang LaSalle and ‘‘Office Snapshot 04 2016’’ prepared by Cushman & Wakefield (collectively, the ‘‘Research Reports’’). Those Research Reports generally provide updated information in relation to and their views on the office property market in Hong Kong. In particular, we note from the Research Reports that the growth rate of Grade A office prices in the first half of 2017 is mainly due to (i) persistent strong demand from Chinese firms; (ii) limited supply of Grade A offices in Central and Wanchai districts; and (iii) the transaction of the Murray Road Carpark. We noted that those Research Reports carry positive views on the Grade A office, especially in Central and Wanchai districts and the relevant results from the Research Reports are in line with the results obtained from R&V Department as discussed below.
We consider the Research Reports might not be objective enough to provide a true and fair view on the property market in Hong Kong. As such, we have also researched on the information from the R&V Department and note that the rental index of Grade A offices in Wanchai/Causeway Bay districts was in substantive growth throughout 2011 to 2016, climbed from approximately 163.6 in early 2011 to a record high of approximately 244.5 in end 2016, represented an increase of approximately 49.4%. Moreover, the price index of Grade A office in core districts has increased from approximately 299.1 in early 2011 to approximately 444.0 in end 2016, represented a substantial increase of approximately 48.4%.
Moreover, we have also reviewed the recent monthly rental and price indices released by R&V Department for the period from January 2017 and April 2017. We noted that at the time when the Valuer arrived the valuation of HK$54 million as at 31 March 2017, the price index of Grade A private office in core districts (including Sheung Wan/Central, Wan Chai/Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui) as released by the R&V Department was at the level of 429.2 in March 2017, while at the time when the Valuer arrived the valuation of HK$58 million as at 30 April 2017, the price index of Grade A private office in core districts has increased to the level of approximately 455.9 in April 2017, represented an increase of approximately 6.2%. The increase of 6.2% just in one month period reflected the growth potential of the Grade A private office in core districts and the positive market sentiment toward the commercial property market in business districts.
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With reference to the Letter from the Board, the Company had carried out deep negotiation with the Vendor seeking for possibility to complete the transaction with the terms of the Previous Provisional Agreement A before entering into the Termination Agreement A and the New Provisional Agreement A. After a series of in-depth and arms-length negotiation, both the Directors and the Vendor agreed that it is fair and reasonable to the Company and its Shareholders for the Company to enter into the Supplemental Agreement A with the consideration of the Acquisition amended to HK$54 million. The Property A is currently leased by the Group as the office, the Directors believe that it would be a disadvantage for the Group as a whole to lease, reallocate to and renovate a new office, as the cost induced would be substantial especially when the Company needs to look for an alternative office in a prime location like Property A.
Having considered that (i) the valuation of the Property A at HK$58 million as at 30 April 2017 as set out in the Valuation Report is higher than the consideration stated in the Supplemental Agreement A; (ii) the potential future value appreciation of the Property A, in particular the Directors foresee the upward trend of the Grade A office prices as supporting by the historical information from R&V Department and the positive views from the Research Reports; and (iii) the reduced cash outflow related to office rental, we are of the view that the Consideration A is fair and reasonable and in the interest of the Shareholders as a whole.
We further understand from the management of the Company that the Consideration will be financed by internal resources of the Group. As at 31 March 2017, a cash balance of the audited management account of the Groups was approximately HK$57.02 million. The Directors estimate that a cash inflow of approximately HK$41 million will be generated from disposal of Pink Angel, together with the cash on hand of the Group, which shall provide sufficient fund for the Acquisition. Based on the abovementioned, we agree with the Director’s view that the Acquisition is in the interest of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
7. Financial impacts of the Acquisition
Upon Completion, the Target Companies will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company and the financial results of the Target Companies will be consolidated into the financial statements of the Group
Earnings
Based on the 2016/17 Annual Report, the Group recorded net loss attributable to owners of the Company of approximately HK$29.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2017. Upon Completion, it is expected the future earnings of the Group would be improved by the saving in rental cost of the Property A in which the monthly rental costs is HK$124,800.
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Cash flow
Based on the 2016/17 Annual Report, the Group had cash and bank balances of approximately HK$57.02 million as at 31 March 2017. Given that (i) the Net Consideration of approximately HK$36.09 million (after adjustment of the Net Tangible Asset Value of the Property A) would be settled in cash by the Company; (ii) the estimated transactions costs including professional fees and printing costs are approximately HK$650,000; and (iii) the Group would receive an adjusted consideration of approximately HK$41 million from the disposal of Pink Angel, it is expected that the Group would not record net cash outflow upon Completion.
Net asset value
Based on the 2016/17 Annual Report, the consolidated net asset as at 31 March 2017 was approximately HK$87.9 million. According to the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group as set out in Appendix III to the Circular, assuming that Completion had taken place on 31 March 2017, the net current asset would decrease by approximately HK$58.8 million, from approximately HK$54.8 million to HK$(4,013) and the net assets would decrease by approximately HK$4.8 million, from approximately HK$87.9 million to approximately HK$83.1 million.
RECOMMENDATION
Having considered the above principal factors, we are of the opinion that, though the Acquisition and the New Provisional Agreement A are not in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Company, the terms of the New Provisional Agreement A are on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, we recommend the Independent Board Committee to advise the Independent Shareholders, and we advise the Independent Shareholders, to vote in favour of the ordinary resolutions to be proposed at the EGM for approving the terms of the New Provisional Agreement A and the Supplemental Agreement A.
Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of Octal Capital Limited Alan Fung Annie Ho Managing Director Director
Note: Mr. Alan Fung has been a responsible officer of Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities since 2003. Mr. Fung has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking and has participated in and completed various advisory transactions in respect of mergers and acquisition, connected transactions and transactions subject to the compliance to the Takeovers Code of listed companies in Hong Kong. Ms. Annie Ho has been a responsible officer of Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities since 2007. Ms. Ho has more than 10 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking and has participated in and completed various advisory transactions of listed companies in Hong Kong
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
The financial information of the Group
- (i) for the year ended 31 March 2015 can be found in the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2015 on both the website of the Stock Exchange at
http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/GEM/2015/0626/ GLN20150626025.pdf
or the Company’s website at
http://images.finet.hk/attach/invest/20151009/GLN20150626026_C.pdf;
- (ii) for the year ended 31 March 2016 can be found in the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2016 on both the website of the Stock Exchange at
http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/GEM/2016/0628/ GLN20160628027.pdf
or the Company’s website at
http://images.finet.hk/attach/invest/20160628/(c)GLN20160628028_C_0.pdf; and
- (iii) for the year ended 31 March 2017 can be found in the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2017 on both the website of the Stock Exchange at
http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/GEM/2017/0629/ GLN20170629145.pdf
or the Company’s website at
http://images.finet.hk/attach/invest/20170629/c_8317.pdf.
2. INDEBTEDNESS STATEMENT
Borrowings
At the close of business on 13 July 2017, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this statement of indebtedness prior to the printing of this circular, the Group had outstanding borrowings of approximately HK$47,462,059, representing unsecured and unguaranteed convertible bonds.
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Security
Save as aforesaid and normal trade and other payables in the ordinary course of business, as at the close of business on 13 July 2017, the Group did not have any loan capital issued and outstanding or agreed to be issued, bank overdrafts, loans or other similar indebtedness, liabilities under acceptances or acceptance credits, debentures, mortgages, charges, hire purchases commitments, guarantee or other material contingent liabilities.
3. WORKING CAPITAL STATEMENT
The Directors, after due and careful consideration, are of the opinion that, taking into consideration the financial resources available to the Enlarged Group including internally generated funds and the existing available credit facilities, and in the absence of unforeseen circumstances, the Enlarged Group will have sufficient working capital for its present requirements for at least twelve months from the date of this Circular.
4. FINANCIAL AND TRADING PROSPECTS
The Group is principally engaged in media business with an emphasis on investor relationship business (‘‘IR Business’’). The Group also engages in property investment business, money lending business, financial information service business and securities and futures business.
The Group is able to leverage its experience in media business into different fields including the production and distribution of programmes through FinTV and the development of IR Business. The Group has an experienced production team and content team to develop its FinTV and to generate high quality programme for the audience. As such, the Company and FinTV mobile apps have made a significant penetration into the viewers in China that result in an increase in the number of our video programme and channels of portals in global market including MSN, Yahoo and Tencent.
Furthermore, our experienced FinTV teams can also support the growth of its IR Business. IR Business covers both listed companies and pre-IPO assignments. The services that we have been providing include (1) production of promotional videos; (2) arrangement of press conferences and celebration events; (3) arrangement of investor meetings; (4) preparing of investor relationship articles; and (5) news distribution for listed companies and pre-IPO assignments. With our FinTV production team contributing to the growth and expansion of our IR Business, it forms a good foundation for developing our event management business.
In addition, with the business opportunities brought by the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program and the Shenzhen Hong Kong Stock Connect Program, the Company plans to continue to allocate resources to the securities and futures business of the Group, in particular, the asset management business (SFO licensed Type 9 regulated activity) of the Group and to expand its fund management business by way of setting up a property investment fund.
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Lastly, the Group intends to continue to maintain its property investment business and money lending business. As such, the property of the Group which is located in the PRC will continue to provide the Group with a stable source of rental income. Our money lending business will provide the Group with a stable income as well.
In view of the above, the Group expects that FinTV will be one of the major drivers for future growth in business and that the IR Business will be the profit centre of the Group in the coming years. Furthermore, the Company expects to continue to generate a stable source of income, including management fee income and performance income, from its securities and fund management business. The Group will also continue to allocate resources to other business segments to sustain a stable source of income of the Group and will take measures, if necessary, to improve operations. The Group also plans to primarily strengthen our sales and marketing team and to continuously recruit experienced news writer and anchor to join our Group in the media business field to boost the income of FinTV. This can in turn provide a strong support to our IR Business.
5. MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Directors were not aware of any material adverse change in the financial or trading position of the Group since 31 March 2017, being the date on which the latest published audited financial statements of the Group were made up, up to and including the Latest Practicable Date.
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APPENDIX II
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ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO THE DIRECTORS OF FINET GROUP LIMITED
Introduction
We report on the historical financial information of Maxon Management Limited (the ‘‘Target Company’’) set out on pages II-3 to II-28, which comprises the statements of financial position as at 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016, and 31 March 2017, and the statements of comprehensive income, the statements of changes in equity and the statements of cash flows for each of the years ended 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016, and for the three months ended 31 March 2017l; (the ‘‘Track Record Period’’) and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (together, the ‘‘Historical Financial Information’’). The Historical Financial Information set out on pages II-3 to II-28 forms an integral part of this report, which has been prepared for inclusion in the circular of Finet Group Limited (the ‘‘Company’’) dated 4 August 2017 (the ‘‘Circular’’) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the 100% equity interests in the Target Company by the Company.
Directors’ responsibility for the Historical Financial Information
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of Historical Financial Information that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the basis of preparation set out in Note 2.2 to the Historical Financial Information, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of Historical Financial Information that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
The financial statements of the Target Company for the Track Record Period (‘‘Underlying Financial Statements’’), on which the Historical Financial Information is based, were prepared by the directors of the Company based on the previously issued financial statements of the Target Company for the Track Record Period. The directors of the Target Company are responsible for the preparation of the Target Company’s previously issued financial statements that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (‘‘HKFRSs’’) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (‘‘HKICPA’’), and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of Target Company’s financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
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Reporting accountants’ responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Historical Financial Information and to report our opinion to you. We conducted our work in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Investment Circular Reporting Engagements 200, ‘‘Accountants’ Reports on Historical Financial Information in Investment Circulars’’ issued by the HKICPA. This standard requires that we comply with ethical standards and plan and perform our work to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Historical Financial Information is free from material misstatement.
Our work involved performing procedures to obtain evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the Historical Financial Information. The procedures selected depend on the reporting accountants’ judgement, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the Historical Financial Information, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the reporting accountant considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of Historical Financial Information that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the basis of preparation set out in Note 2.2 to the Historical Financial Information in order to design procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Our work also included evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Historical Financial Information.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Basis for qualified opinion
As of 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016, fair value of the investment properties amounted to HK$17,291,890, HK$17,291,890 and HK$51,800,000 respectively, were assessed by Target Company’s Directors based on their own judgement. We were unable to obtain sufficient audit evidence to satisfy ourselves as to the appropriateness of the assumptions and basis made by Target Company’s Directors in assessing the fair value of the investment properties in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 40 ‘‘Investment Properties’’. Any adjustments found to be necessary in respect thereof would have a consequential effect on the net assets of Target Company as at 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016, the results of Target Company for the years ended 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016 and the related disclosures thereof in the Financial Information.
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Qualified opinion
In our opinion, except for the effect on the Historical Financial Information of the matter described in the Basis for qualified opinion paragraph, for the purpose of accountants’ report, a true and fair view of the financial position of the Target Company as at 31 December 2014, 2015, 2016 and 31 March 2017 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the Track Record Period in accordance with the basis of preparation set out in Note 2.2 to the Historical Financial Information.
Emphasis of matter
Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2.2 to the Historical Financial Information which indicates that Target Company had net current liabilities of HK$17,910,226 as at 31 March 2017 (31 December 2016: HK$19,277,254; 31 December 2015: HK$14,773,284, 31 December 2014 HK$14,902,632). These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about Target Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As explained in Note 2.2 to the Financial Information, the Financial Information has been prepared on a going concern basis, the validity of which depends on the financial support from the existing shareholders before the Acquisition and from the new shareholder after the Acquisition to meet Target Company’s financial obligations as and when they fall due.
Review of stub period comparative financial information
We have reviewed the stub period comparative financial information of the Company which comprises statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the three months ended 31 March 2016 and other explanatory information (the ‘‘Stub Period Comparative Financial Information’’). The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Stub Period Comparative Financial Information in accordance with the basis of preparation and presentation set out in Note 2.2 to the Historical Financial Information. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the Stub Period Comparative Financial Information based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, issued by the HKICPA. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion. Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Stub Period Comparative Financial Information, for the purposes of the accountants’ report, is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the basis of preparation and presentation set out in Note 2.2 to the Historical Financial Information.
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Report on matters under the GEM Rules and the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance
Adjustments
In preparing the Historical Financial Information no adjustments to the Underlying Financial Statements have been made.
Pan-China (H.K.) CPA Limited
Certified Public Accountants
Wong Chui San Susan
Practising Certificate Number: P03771 Hong Kong, 4 August 2017
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON MAXON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
A. FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TARGET COMPANY A
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
| Notes Revenue 5 Other income 6 Administrative expenses Finance costs 7 (LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAX 8 Income tax 9 (LOSS)/PROFIT FOR THE YEAR/ PERIOD Other comprehensive income for the year/ period, net of tax TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (EXPENSE)/ INCOME FOR THE YEAR/PERIOD (Loss)/profit attributable to: Equity shareholder of the Company Total comprehensive (expense)/income attributable to: Equity shareholder of the Company |
For the year ended 31 December 2014 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ HK$ 1,092,000 1,092,000 1,092,000 84,029 64,317 34,621,051 (578,018) (576,339) (5,090,674) (651,103) (582,814) (611,589) (53,092) (2,836) 30,010,788 — — — (53,092) (2,836) 30,010,788 — — — (53,092) (2,836) 30,010,788 (53,092) (2,836) 30,010,788 (53,092) (2,836) 30,010,788 |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 273,000 406,690 13,795 2,237,964 (12,471) (344,258) (95,568) (147,855) 178,756 2,152,541 — — 178,756 2,152,541 — — 178,756 2,152,541 178,756 2,152,541 178,756 2,152,541 |
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The notes on pages II-9 to II-29 form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of financial position
| Notes NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 10 Investment properties 11 Other financial assets 12 CURRENT ASSETS Income tax recoverable Amount due from a director 13 Amount due from a related company 14 Utility and other deposits Cash and cash equivalents CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued charges Deposit received Advance receipt Amounts due to related companies 15 Bank borrowings 16 NET CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Share capital 17 Retained earnings TOTAL EQUITY |
As 2014 HK$ 5,427 17,291,890 1,534,970 18,832,287 49,418 5,915,456 — 46,104 151,730 6,162,708 9,000 91,000 — 324,000 20,641,340 21,065,340 (14,902,632) 3,929,655 1 3,929,654 3,929,655 |
at 31 December 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ 3,181 935 17,291,890 51,800,000 1,405,032 1,413,926 18,700,103 53,214,861 49,418 49,418 5,037,625 — — — 47,004 47,004 64,749 40,326 5,198,796 136,748 9,000 12,000 91,000 91,000 — — — — 19,872,080 19,311,002 19,972,080 19,414,002 (14,773,284) (19,277,254) 3,926,819 33,937,607 1 1 3,926,818 33,937,606 3,926,819 33,937,607 |
As at 31 March 2017 HK$ 374 54,000,000 — 54,000,374 49,418 — 1,061 47,004 363,720 461,203 18,000 374,400 4,415 — 17,974,614 18,371,429 (17,910,226) 36,090,148 1 36,090,147 36,090,148 |
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The notes on pages II-9 to II-29 form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of changes in equity
| At 1 January 2014 Loss for the year and total comprehensive expense for the year At 31 December 2014 and 1 January 2015 Loss for the year and total comprehensive expense for the year At 31 December 2015 and 1 January 2016 Profit for the year and total comprehensive income for the year At 31 December 2016 and 1 January 2017 Profit for the period and total comprehensive income for the period At 31 March 2017 At 31 December 2015 and 1 January 2016 Profit for the period and total comprehensive income for the period (unaudited) At 31 March 2016 (unaudited) |
Attributable to equity shareholder of the Company Share capital Retained earnings Total HK$ HK$ HK$ 1 3,982,746 3,982,747 — (53,092) (53,092) 1 3,929,654 3,929,655 — (2,836) (2,836) 1 3,926,818 3,926,819 — 30,010,788 30,010,788 1 33,937,606 33,937,607 — 2,152,541 2,152,541 1 36,090,147 36,090,148 Attributable to equity shareholder of the Company Share capital Retained earnings Total HK$ HK$ HK$ 1 3,926,818 3,926,819 — 178,756 178,756 1 4,105,574 4,105,575 |
Attributable to equity shareholder of the Company Share capital Retained earnings Total HK$ HK$ HK$ 1 3,982,746 3,982,747 — (53,092) (53,092) 1 3,929,654 3,929,655 — (2,836) (2,836) 1 3,926,818 3,926,819 — 30,010,788 30,010,788 1 33,937,606 33,937,607 — 2,152,541 2,152,541 1 36,090,147 36,090,148 Attributable to equity shareholder of the Company Share capital Retained earnings Total HK$ HK$ HK$ 1 3,926,818 3,926,819 — 178,756 178,756 1 4,105,574 4,105,575 |
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| Share capital HK$ 1 — 1 |
Retained earnings HK$ 3,926,818 178,756 4,105,574 |
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Statement of cash flows
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (Loss)/profit before tax Adjustments for: Net gain on fair value adjustment on investment properties Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Exchange differences Finance costs Impairment loss on amount due from a director Operating profit before working capital changes Increase in utility and other deposits Decrease/(increase) in amount due from a director Increase in amount due from a related company Increase in accrued charges Increase in deposit received Increase in advanced receipt Decrease in amounts due to related companies Net cash inflow from operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from bank borrowings Repayment of bank borrowings Interest paid Net cash outflow from financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year/period Cash and cash equivalents at end of year/period |
For the year ended 31 December 2014 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ HK$ (53,092) (2,836) 30,010,788 — — (34,508,110) 30,299 2,246 2,246 — 129,938 (47,497) 382,728 374,483 406,588 — — 4,957,924 359,935 503,831 821,939 — (900) — 1,528,686 877,831 79,701 — — — — — 3,000 — — — — — — (643,000) (324,000) — 1,245,621 1,056,762 904,640 — — 15,996,782 (769,260) (769,260) (16,519,257) (382,728) (374,483) (406,588) (1,151,988) (1,143,743) (929,063) 93,633 (86,981) (24,423) 58,097 151,730 64,749 151,730 64,749 40,326 |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 178,756 2,152,541 — (2,200,000) — 561 — 3 95,568 147,855 — 329,416 274,324 430,376 — — 47,776 53,662 — (1,064) — 6,000 — 283,400 — 4,415 — — 322,100 776,789 — — (192,315) (305,540) (95,568) (147,855) (287,883) (453,395) 34,217 323,394 64,749 40,326 98,966 363,720 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Maxon Management Limited (‘‘the Company’’) is incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability. At the date of issue of these financial statements, the registered office of the Company is located at Room C, 11/ F., Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre, 56 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
The principal activity of the Company is investment holding.
In the opinion of the directors, the immediate as well as ultimate holding company is Pablos International Limited which is incorporated in British Virgin Islands.
These financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars, which is also the functional currency of the Company and all values are rounded to the nearest dollar (HK$) except when otherwise indicated.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of theses financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
2.1 Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with all applicable Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (‘‘HKFRSs’’), which collective term includes all applicable individual Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, Hong Kong Accounting Standards (‘‘HKASs’’) and Interpretations issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (‘‘HKICPA’’).
2.2 Basis of Preparation of the Financial Statements
As at 31 December 2014, 2015, 2016 and 31 March 2017, the Company had net current liabilities of HK$14,902,632, HK$14,773,284, HK$19,277,254 and HK$17,910,226 respectively. The Company’s continuance in business as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain continuous financial supports from the shareholder. These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis because its shareholder has agreed to provide adequate funds to enable the Company to meet in full its financial obligations as they fall due for the foreseeable future.
Should the Company be unable to continue in business as a going concern, adjustments would have to be made to reduce the values of assets to their recoverable amounts, to provide for any further liabilities which might arise, and to reclassify non-current assets as current assets respectively.
For the purpose of preparation of the Financial Information, the Company has adopted all the revised standards and new interpretations applicable throughout the Relevant Periods.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with HKFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 4.
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2.3 Issued but not yet effective HKFRSs
HKFRS 9 Financial Instruments[1] HKFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers[1] HKFRS 16 Leases[2] Amendments to HKFRS 2 Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions[1] Amendments to HKFRS 10 Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its and HKAS 28 Associate or Joint Venture[3]
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1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018
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2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019
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3 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after a date to be determined
The Company is in the process of making an assessment of the impact of these new and revised HKFRSs upon initial application. So far, the Company considers that these new and revised HKFRSs are unlikely to have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
2.4 Revenue recognition
Revenues are recognised as follows:
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(a) Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
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(b) Interest income from deposits with financial institutions is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the principal outstanding and the interest applicable.
2.5 Income tax
Hong Kong profits tax has been provided for at the prevailing rate on the estimated assessable profits less available tax relief for losses brought forward.
Deferred taxation is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the statement of financial position. Tax rates enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date are used to determine deferred taxation. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
For the purposes of measuring deferred tax liabilities or deferred tax assets for investment properties that are measured using the fair value model, the carrying amounts of such properties are presumed to be recovered entirely through sale, unless the presumption is rebutted. The presumption is rebutted when the investment property is depreciable and is held within a business model whose objective is to consume substantially all of the economic benefits embodied in the investment property over time, rather than through sale.
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2.6 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost or valuation less any accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. Cost comprises purchase price and conversion cost. Expenditure such as repairs and maintenance, overhaul costs and cost of restoring are normally charged to the profit or loss when they are incurred. Where expenditure has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits from the use of the property, plant and equipment, the expenditure is capitalised.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to write off the cost of valuation of assets over their estimated useful lives. No depreciation is provided on freehold land and assets under construction. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Leasehold improvement 20%
The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment including those revalued are reviewed yearly in order to assess whether the carrying amount needs to be written down to its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is defined as the higher of value in use and fair value less costs to sell.
Subsequent costs relating to a property, plant and equipment that has already been recognised is added to the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity. All other subsequent costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.
2.7 Investment properties
Investment properties are land and buildings which are owned or held under a leasehold interest to earn rental income and for capital appreciation. These include land held for a currently undetermined future use and property that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment properties.
Investment properties are stated in the financial position at fair value, unless they are still in the course of construction or development at the reporting date and their fair value cannot be measured reliably at that time. Any gain or loss arising from a change in fair value or from the retirement or disposal of an investment property is recognised in profit or loss.
2.8 Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are classified, at initial recognition, as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments and available-for-sale financial investments, as appropriate. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value plus transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial assets, except in the case of financial assets recorded at fair value through profit or loss. All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, that is, the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.
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Subsequent measurement
The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification as follows:
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. After initial measurement, such assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method less any allowance for impairment. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and includes fees or costs that are an integral part of the effective interest rate. The effective interest rate amortisation is included in other income and gains in the statement of profit or loss. The loss arising from impairment is recognised in the statement of profit or loss in finance costs for loans and in provision made for receivables.
Available-for-sale financial investments
Available-for-sale financial investments are non-derivative financial assets in unlisted equity investments. Equity investments classified as available for sale are those which are neither classified as held for trading nor designated as at fair value through profit or loss.
After initial recognition, available-for-sale financial investments are subsequently measured at fair value, with unrealised gains or losses recognised as other comprehensive income in the available-forsale investment revaluation reserve until the investment is derecognised, at which time the cumulative gain or loss is recognised in the statement of profit or loss in other income, or until the investment is determined to be impaired, when the cumulative gain or loss is reclassified from the available-for-sale investment revaluation reserve to the statement of profit or loss in other gains or losses. Interest and dividends earned whilst holding the available-for-sale financial investments are reported as interest income and dividend income, respectively and are recognised in the statement of profit or loss as other income in accordance with the policies set out in note 2.4.
When the fair value of unlisted equity investments cannot be reliably measured because (a) the variability in the range of reasonable fair value estimates is significant for that investment or (b) the probabilities of the various estimates within the range cannot be reasonably assessed and used in estimating fair value, such investments are stated at cost less any impairment losses.
For a financial asset reclassified from the available-for-sale category, the fair value carrying amount at the date of reclassification becomes its new amortised cost and any previous gain or loss on that asset that has been recognised in equity is amortised to profit or loss over the remaining life of the investment using the effective interest rate. Any difference between the new amortised cost and the maturity amount is also amortised over the remaining life of the asset using the effective interest rate. If the asset is subsequently determined to be impaired, then the amount recorded in equity is reclassified to the profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e., removed from the Company’s statement of financial position) when:
- the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
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- the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset, or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘‘pass-through’’ arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
When the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risk and rewards of ownership of the asset. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement. In that case, the Company also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained.
Impairment of financial assets
The Company assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. An impairment exists if one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset have an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. Evidence of impairment may include indications that a debtor or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation and observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.
Financial assets carried at amortised cost
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the Company first assesses whether impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Company determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be, recognised are not included in a collective assessment of impairment.
The amount of any impairment loss identified is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not yet been incurred). The present value of the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate (i.e., the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition).
The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the loss is recognised in the statement of profit or loss. Interest income continues to be accrued on the reduced carrying amount and is accrued using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. Loans and receivables together with any associated allowance are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recovery and all collateral has been realised or has been transferred to the Company.
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If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the estimated impairment loss increases or decreases because of an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is increased or reduced by adjusting the allowance account. If a write-off is later recovered, the recovery is credited to other expenses in the profit or loss.
Available-for-sale investment carried at cost
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred on an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value because its fair value cannot be reliably measured, or on a derivative asset that is linked to and must be settled by delivery of such an unquoted equity instrument, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Impairment losses on these assets are not reversed.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities include accrued charges, deposit received, amounts due to related companies and bank borrowings. All financial liabilities are initially stated at fair value less directly attributable transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost. The related interest expense is recognised within ‘‘finance costs’’ in profit or loss.
Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the amortisation process.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled, or expires.
When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and a recognition of a new liability, and the difference between the respective carrying amounts is recognised in profit or loss.
2.9 Impairment of non-financial assets
Where an indication of impairment exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required (other than contract for services and financial assets), the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s or cash-generating unit’s value in use and its fair value less costs of disposal, and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets, in which case the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
An impairment loss is recognised only if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. An impairment loss is charged to profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
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An assessment is made at the end of each reporting period as to whether there is an indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognised impairment loss of an asset other than goodwill is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount of that asset, but not to an amount higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of such an impairment loss is credited to profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
2.10 Interest-bearing borrowings
Interest bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequently to initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between the amount initially recognised and redemption value being recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
2.11 Cash and other equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other financial institutions, and short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, having been within three months of maturity at acquisition. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company’s cash management are also included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows.
2.12 Provisions and contingent liabilities
Provisions and recognised for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made. Where the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at the present value of the expenditure expected to settle the obligation.
Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably, the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote. Possible obligations, whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events are also disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote.
2.13 Operating leases
Lease where substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of assets remain with the lessor are accounted for as operating leases. Rentals applicable to such operating leases are credited to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income on a straight line basis over the lease terms.
Rental expenses under operating lease are charged to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases.
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2.14 Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are capitalised as part of the cost of the relevant assets.
The capitalisation of borrowing costs as part of the cost of a qualifying asset commences when expenditure for the asset is being incurred, borrowing costs are being incurred and activities that are necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in progress. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended or ceases when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the qualifying asset for its intended use or sale are interrupted or completed.
All other borrowing costs are charged to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in the period in which they are incurred.
2.15 Translation of foreign currencies
Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rates ruling at the end of the reporting period. Exchange gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss, except those arising from foreign currency borrowings used to hedge a net investment in a foreign operation which are recognised in other comprehensive income.
Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in term of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the foreign exchange rate ruling at the transaction dates. Non-monetary assets are liabilities demonstrated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated using the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates the fair value was measured.
2.16 Related parties
A related party is a person or entity that is related to the Company in these financial statements, as follows:
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(a) A person, or a close member of that person’s family, is related to the Company if that person:
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(i) has control or joint control over the Company;
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(ii) has significant influence over the Company; or
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(iii) is a member of the key management personnel of the Company or the Company’s parent.
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(b) An entity is related to the Company if any of the following conditions applies:
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(i) The entity and the Company are members of the same company (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others).
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(ii) One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of company of which the other entity is a member).
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(iii) Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party.
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(iv) One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity.
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(v) The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Company or an entity related to the Company.
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(vi) The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a).
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(vii) A person identified in (a)(i) has a significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).
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(viii) A person identified in (a)(ii) has significant influence over the entity or significant voting power in it.
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(ix) A person or a close member of that person’s family has both significant influence over the entity or significant voting power in it and joint control over the reporting entity.
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(x) A member of the key management personnel of the entity or of a parent of the entity, or a close member of that member’s family, has control or joint control over the reporting entity or has significant voting power in it.
Close members of the family of a person are those family members who may be expected to influence, or be influenced by, that person in their dealings with the entity.
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3. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
(a) Financial instrument by category
The carrying amounts of each of the categories of financial instruments as at the end of the Relevant Periods are as follows:
| Financial assets: Loans and receivables Amount due from a director Amount due from a related company Utility and other deposits Cash and cash equivalents Available-for-sale investments Other financial assets Financial liabilities: Other financial liabilities Accrued charges Deposit received Amounts due to related companies Bank borrowings |
As 2014 HK$ 5,915,456 — 46,104 151,730 1,534,970 As 2014 HK$ 9,000 91,000 324,000 20,641,340 |
at 31 December 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ 5,037,625 — — — 47,004 47,004 64,749 40,326 1,405,032 1,413,926 at 31 December 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ 9,000 12,000 91,000 91,000 — — 19,872,080 19,311,002 |
As at 31 March 2017 HK$ — 1,061 47,004 363,720 |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | |||
| As at 31 March 2017 HK$ 18,000 374,400 — 17,974,614 |
- (b) Financial risk management and policies
The Company does not have specific risk management policies or guidelines. Generally, they adopt conservative strategies on its risk management, as the directors believe that the Company’s exposure associated with these risks is minimal.
The Company’s major financial instruments are listed in note 3(a). Details of these financial instruments are disclosed in respective notes. The risks (include market risk (foreign currency and interest rate risks), credit risk and liquidity risk) associated with these financial instruments and the policies on how to mitigate these risks are set out below. The management manages and monitors these exposures to ensure appropriate measures are implemented on a timely and effective manner.
Foreign currency risk
Currency risk refers to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s exposures to currency risk mainly arise from its other financial assets, which are primarily denominated in Australian dollars. These are not the functional currency of the Company to which these transactions relate.
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The Company reviews on a regular basis the exposure to foreign currency risk. However, during the year, the Company has no significant concentration of foreign currency risk.
Interest rate risks
The Company’s cash flow interest rate risk relates primarily to variable-rate bank deposits and borrowings (see note 16 for details of these borrowings). The Company’s cash flow interest rate risk is mainly concentrated on the fluctuation of Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (‘‘HIBOR’’) arising from the Company’s HK$ denominated borrowings.
Credit risk
The Company has no significant concentration of credit risk.
Liquidity risk
The Company actively manages operating cash flows and the availability of funding so as to ensure that all refinancing, repayment and funding needs are met.
As at 31 December 2014, 2015, 2016 and 31 March 2017, the Company had recorded net current liabilities of HK$14,902,632, HK$14,773,284, HK$19,277,254 and HK$17,910,226 respectively. Shareholder of the Company has confirmed their intention to provide continual financial support to the Company so as to enable to meet liabilities as and when they fall due.
The following tables detail its remaining contractual maturity for its financial liabilities. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Company can be required to pay. The tables include both interest and principal cash flows.
As at 31 December 2014
| Weighted average interest rate Accrued charges — Deposit received — Amounts due to related companies — Bank borrowings 2.45% |
Carrying amount HK$ 9,000 91,000 324,000 20,641,340 21,065,340 |
Total contractual undiscounted cash flow HK$ 9,000 91,000 324,000 16,067,913 16,491,913 |
Within 1 year or on demand HK$ 9,000 91,000 324,000 1,769,256 2,193,256 |
1–5 years HK$ — — — 8,846,280 8,846,280 |
More than 5 years HK$ — — — 5,452,377 |
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| 5,452,377 |
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As at 31 December 2015
| Weighted average interest rate Accrued charges — Deposit received — Bank borrowings 1.81% As at 31 December 2016 Weighted average interest rate Accrued charges — Deposit received — Bank borrowings 2.25% As at 31 March 2017 Weighted average interest rate Accrued charges — Deposit received — Bank borrowings 2.09% |
Carrying amount HK$ 9,000 91,000 19,872,080 19,972,080 Carrying amount HK$ 12,000 91,000 19,311,002 19,414,002 Carrying amount HK$ 18,000 374,400 17,974,614 18,367,014 |
Total contractual undiscounted cash flow HK$ 9,000 91,000 13,013,837 13,113,837 Total contractual undiscounted cash flow HK$ 12,000 91,000 11,207,232 11,310,232 Total contractual undiscounted cash flow HK$ 18,000 374,400 10,415,971 10,808,371 |
Within 1 year or on demand HK$ 9,000 91,000 1,769,256 1,869,256 Within 1 year or on demand HK$ 12,000 91,000 1,769,256 1,872,256 Within 1 year or on demand HK$ 18,000 374,400 1,769,256 2,161,656 |
1–5 years HK$ — — 8,846,280 8,846,280 1–5 years HK$ — — 9,437,976 9,437,976 1–5 years HK$ — — 8,646,715 8,646,715 |
More than 5 years HK$ — — 2,398,301 |
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| 2,398,301 | |||||
| More than 5 years HK$ — — — |
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| More than 5 years HK$ — — — |
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4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
In the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, management has made the following accounting judgements:
Fair value of investment properties
The fair value of investment properties is determined by using valuation technique. Details of the judgement and assumptions have been disclosed in note 11.
5. REVENUE
Revenue, which is also the Company’s turnover, represents the net rental income during the year/period. An analysis of revenue is as follows:
| Rental income | For the year ended 31 December 2014 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ HK$ 1,092,000 1,092,000 1,092,000 |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 273,000 406,690 |
|---|---|---|
- OTHER INCOME
| Investment income Exchange gain Fair value changes on investment properties |
For the year ended 31 December 2014 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ HK$ 84,029 64,317 55,179 — — 57,762 — — 34,508,110 84,029 64,317 34,621,051 |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 13,795 6,898 — 31,066 — 2,200,000 13,795 2,237,964 |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 13,795 6,898 — 31,066 — 2,200,000 13,795 2,237,964 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,237,964 |
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7. FINANCE COSTS
| Bank loan interest Mortgage loan interest Other interest |
For the year ended 31 December 2014 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ HK$ 294,182 296,356 337,900 88,546 78,127 68,688 268,375 208,331 205,001 651,103 582,814 611,589 |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 76,945 88,872 18,623 18,515 — 40,468 95,568 147,855 |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 76,945 88,872 18,623 18,515 — 40,468 95,568 147,855 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147,855 |
8. (LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAX
(Loss)/profit before tax is arrived at after charging/(crediting):
| Auditor’s remuneration Depreciation on property, plant and equipment Impairment loss on amount due from a director |
For the year ended 31 December 2014 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ HK$ 9,000 9,000 12,000 30,299 2,246 2,246 — — 4,957,924 |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) — 6,000 — 561 — 329,416 |
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9. INCOME TAX
| (Loss)/profit before tax Tax calculated at a tax rate of 16.5% Income not subject to tax Expenses not deductible for tax purposes Others Utilisation of previous unrecognised tax losses |
For the year ended 31 December 2014 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ HK$ (53,092) (2,836) 30,010,788 (8,760) (468) 4,951,780 (13,865) (9,997) (5,702,943) 75,461 48,899 873,811 (52,836) (24,032) (59,709) — (14,402) (62,939) — — — |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 178,756 2,152,541 29,494 355,169 — (363,000) 12,695 69,017 (15,019) (14,927) (27,170) (46,259) — — |
For the three months ended 31 March 2016 2017 HK$ HK$ (unaudited) 178,756 2,152,541 29,494 355,169 — (363,000) 12,695 69,017 (15,019) (14,927) (27,170) (46,259) — — |
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| 355,169 (363,000) 69,017 (14,927) (46,259) |
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No tax is payable on the profit before tax arising in Hong Kong since the assessable profit is wholly absorbed by tax losses brought forward. Tax losses carried forward amount to approximately HK$570,000, HK$483,000, HK$569,000 and HK$288,000 as of 31 December 2014, 2015, 2016 and 31 March 2017 respectively.
No provision for deferred tax liabilities or assets have been made as the Company had no material unprovided temporary differences at each reporting date.
10. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| Cost: At 1 January 2014, 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016, and 31 March 2017 Accumulated depreciation: At 1 January 2014 Charge for the year At 31 December 2014 Charge for the year At 31 December 2015 Charge for the year At 31 December 2016 Charge for the period At 31 March 2017 Net carrying amount: At 31 March 2017 At 31 December 2016 At 31 December 2015 At 31 December 2014 |
Leasehold improvement HK$ 861,012 |
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| 825,286 30,299 |
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| 855,585 2,246 |
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| 857,831 2,246 |
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| 860,077 561 |
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| 860,638 | |
| 374 | |
| 935 | |
| 3,181 | |
| 5,427 |
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11. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
| Fair value At beginning of the year/period Fair value gains At end of the year/period |
As 2014 HK$ 17,291,890 — 17,291,890 |
at 31 December 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ 17,291,890 17,291,890 — 34,508,110 17,291,890 51,800,000 |
As at 31 March 2017 HK$ 51,800,000 2,200,000 |
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| 54,000,000 |
The fair value of the investment properties was revalued at 31 March 2017 by Ascent Partners Valuation Service Limited, an independent professional qualified valuer. Valuation was based on current prices in an active market for all properties.
The fair value of the investment properties at 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016 were assessed by directors.
Investment properties are pledged to a bank as security for general banking facilities granted to the Company.
The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s property measured at the end of the reporting period on a recurring basis, categorised into the three-level hierarchy as defined in HKFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement. The level into which a fair value measurement is classified is determined with reference to the observability and significance of the inputs used in the valuation technique as follows:
Level 1 valuations: Fair value measured using only Level 1 inputs i.e. unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
Level 2 valuations: Fair value measured using Level 2 inputs i.e. observable inputs which fail to meet Level 1, and not using significant unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs are inputs for which market data are not available.
Level 3 valuations: Fair value measured using significant unobservable inputs.
As at 31 December 2014
| Recurring Fair Value Measurement: Investment property located in Hong Kong As at 31 December 2015 Recurring Fair Value Measurement: Investment property located in Hong Kong |
Level 1 HK$ — Level 1 HK$ — |
Level 2 HK$ — Level 2 HK$ — |
Level 3 HK$ 17,291,890 Level 3 HK$ 17,291,890 |
Total HK$ 17,291,890 |
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| Total HK$ 17,291,890 |
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As at 31 December 2016
| Recurring Fair Value Measurement: Investment property located in Hong Kong As at 31 March 2017 Recurring Fair Value Measurement: Investment property located in Hong Kong |
Level 1 HK$ — Level 1 HK$ — |
Level 2 HK$ — Level 2 HK$ 54,000,000 |
Level 3 HK$ 51,800,000 Level 3 HK$ — |
Total HK$ 51,800,000 |
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| Total HK$ 54,000,000 |
The following table presents the changes in level 3 instruments for the years ended 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016.
| As at 1 January 2014, 31 December 2014 and 2015 Fair value change As at 31 December 2016 Transfer to level 2 measurement As at 31 March 2017 |
HK$ 17,291,890 34,508,110 |
|---|---|
| 51,800,000 (51,800,000) |
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| — |
12. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
| Unlisted investment in Hong Kong | As 2014 HK$ 1,534,970 |
at 31 December 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ 1,405,032 1,413,926 |
As at 31 March 2017 HK$ — |
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This represents the life insurance policy held by the Company for a director being the insured party. The premiums paid are recoverable upon surrender of the policy after deduction of specified surrender charges.
Fair value of the other financial assets was made with reference to the expected interest return generated from the other financial assets. The Company classified the other financial assets in Level 3.
During the three months ended 31 March 2017, the Company was sold the investment to Ms. Lo Yuk Yee, a director of the Company, with consideration of HK$1,513,777.
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APPENDIX II
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON MAXON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
13. AMOUNT DUE FROM A DIRECTOR
Particulars of amount due from a director are as follows:
| Lo Yuk Yee Lo Yuk Yee Lo Yuk Yee Lo Yuk Yee |
1 January 2014 HK$ 7,333,831 1 January 2015 HK$ 5,915,456 1 January 2016 HK$ 5,037,625 1 January 2017 HK$ — |
Maximum amount outstanding during the year HK$ 9,436,860 Maximum amount outstanding during the year HK$ 8,018,485 Maximum amount outstanding during the year HK$ 5,037,625 Maximum amount outstanding during the period HK$ 1,513,777 |
31 December 2014 HK$ 5,915,456 |
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| 31 December 2015 HK$ 5,037,625 |
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| 31 December 2016 HK$ — |
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| 31 March 2017 HK$ — |
The balance was unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
14. AMOUNT DUE FROM A RELATED COMPANY
Particulars of amount due from a related company are as follows:
| Finet Securities Limited | 1 January 2017 HK$ — |
Maximum amount outstanding during the period HK$ 659,366 |
31 March 2017 HK$ 1,061 |
|---|---|---|---|
The balance is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON MAXON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
15. AMOUNTS DUE TO RELATED COMPANIES
The balances were unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
16. BANK BORROWINGS
| Bank borrowings | As 2014 HK$ 20,641,340 |
at 31 December 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ 19,872,080 19,311,002 |
As at 31 March 2017 HK$ 17,974,614 |
|---|---|---|---|
This amount represents at each reporting date, notwithstanding the agreed instalment schedules which allow these loans to be repaid over a period of more than one year. These bank loans have been represented as current as the bank agreements include clauses which give the bank the ability to recall the loans on demand at its sole direction. However, provided the Company does not breach the events of default included in these agreements, the Company does not expect the bank to exercise these rights.
General banking facilities available to the Company are secured by the followings:
(a) The Company’s investment properties (note 11);
(b) An unlimited guarantee given by a director.
17. SHARE CAPITAL
| Issued and fully paid: 1 ordinary share |
As 2014 HK$ 1 |
at 31 December 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ 1 1 |
As at 31 March 2017 HK$ 1 |
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18. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Capital comprises of share capital and reserves stated on the statement of financial position. The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide returns for its shareholder.
The Company manages capital by regularly monitoring its current and expected liquidity requirements rather than using debt/equity ratio analyses.
The Company is owned by its ultimate holding Company with share capital of HK$1 and which consents to provide financial support to the Company.
The Company is not subject to either internally or externally imposed capital requirements.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON MAXON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
19. NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
During the three months ended 31 March 2017, the Company was sold the investment to Ms. Lo Yuk Yee, a director of the Company, with consideration of HK$1,513,777. Besides, the Company was transferred the bank loan of HK$1,030,848 to Ms. Lo Yuk Yee, a director of the Company.
20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a) Details of the transactions between the Company and its related parties are summarised below.
| Relationship Rental income received from: — Maxx Capital Finance Limited Related company — Finet Securities Limited Related company Motor vehicle expenses paid to: — Modern Tower Investments Limited Related company Management fee paid to: — Maxx Capital International Limited Related company — Modern Tower Investments Limited Related company Other interest paid to: — Maxx Capital International Limited Related company — Maxx Capital Finance Limited Related company |
For the ye 2014 HK$ 1,092,000 — 84,000 — 240,000 135,024 133,351 |
ar ended 31 D 2015 HK$ 1,092,000 — 84,000 240,000 — 104,425 103,906 |
ecember 2016 HK$ 1,092,000 — 49,000 — — 102,654 102,347 |
For the thr ended 31 2016 HK$ 273,000 — — — — — — |
ee months March 2017 HK$ 32,290 374,400 |
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| 21,262 19,206 |
The directors of the Company were in the opinion that the above transaction was entered into in the normal course of business. Ms. Lo Yuk Yee and Mr. Chan Kui Fu, the directors of the Company, control both the Company and the related companies.
Apart from the aforementioned transactions, no other significant transactions, arrangements and contracts to which the Company was a party and in which a director of the Company had a material interest, whether directly or indirectly, subsisted at the end of the period or at any time during the Relevant Period.
(b) Directors’ emoluments
The aggregate amounts of the director’s remuneration for the Relevant Period pursuant to section 383(1) of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance are Nil.
21. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company provide guarantee to Avaya Lane Limited and Maxx Capital Finance Limited, common shareholder of the Company, in respect of their loan or credit facilities amounted to HK$9 million as at 31 December 2014, 2015, 2016 and 31 March 2017.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON MAXON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
22. OPERATING LEASE
The Company as lessor
Property rental income earned were HK$1,092,000, HK$1,092,000, HK$1,092,000 and HK$406,690 for the years ended 31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016 and during the three months ended 31 March 2017. The property held have committed tenant for the next 2 years.
At the end of the reporting periods, the Company had contracted with tenants for the following future minimum lease payments:
| Within one year In the second to fifth year inclusive |
As 2014 HK$ 1,092,000 1,001,000 2,093,000 |
at 31 December 2015 2016 HK$ HK$ 1,001,000 1,092,000 — 1,001,000 1,001,000 2,093,000 |
As at 31 March 2017 HK$ 1,488,000 1,116,000 |
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| 2,604,000 |
B. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
No significant events took place subsequent to 31 March 2017.
C. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No audited financial statements have been prepared by the Company in respect of any period subsequent to 31 March 2017 up to the date of this report.
Yours faithfully,
Pan-China (H.K.) CPA Limited Certified Public Accountants
Wong Chui San Susan Practising Certificate Number P03771
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APPENDIX II
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON MAXON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
2. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Set out below is the management discussion and analysis of the Target Company A for the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016.
Business review
The Target Company A was incorporated and registered in Hong Kong as a private limited company. The principal activity of the Target Company A is investment holding in Hong Kong and its principal asset is the Property A.
Financial results
Revenue
For the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016, the revenue amounted to HK$2,184,000 and was attributable to the gross rental income generated from the Property A.
Net gains on fair value adjustment on investment property
The Property A was classified as an investment property and was stated at fair value based on the valuation performed by an independent professional valuer. It was initially measured at cost and was subsequently measured at fair value at the end of each financial year. Over the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016, the change in fair value of investment property of the Property A amounted to HK$34,508,110.
Administrative expenses
The administrative expenses represented the operating expenses to maintain the business. In 2016, the administrative expenses included the waiving of repayment of the amount due from a director of HK$5,037,625.
Financial costs
The financial cost for the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016 was HK$1,194,403, which comprised of (i) the bank loan interest of HK$634,256, (ii) mortgage loan interest of HK$146,815, and (iii) other interest expenses of HK$413,332.
Income tax expenses
The Target Company A is subject to Hong Kong profits tax and the applicable tax rate is 16.5% of the estimated assessable profit. For the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016, no Hong Kong profits tax has been provided as the Target Company A has an accumulated loss brought forward which exceeds the estimated assessable profits for the year.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON MAXON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Liquidity and capital resources
Financial position
The asset of the Target Company A comprised the Property A. The Property A was acquired at cost amounting to approximately HK$17,292,000 on 20 April 2007. For the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016, the Property A was initially classified as property, plant and equipment and subsequently classified as investment property and was appraised by directors of the Target Company A at the fair value of approximately HK$51.8 million on 31 December 2016.
During the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016, the Target Company A invested in the life insurance for a director, which the director was the insured party. The premiums paid were recoverable upon surrender of the policy after deduction of specified surrender charges. As at 31 December 2016, the insurance policy was valued at HK$1,413,926.
The bank and cash balances of the Target Company A amounted to HK$40,326 as at 31 December 2016. The Target Company A also had a utility and other deposits of HK$47,004.
Over the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016, the Target Company A funded its business activities through bank borrowings. As at 31 December 2016, the outstanding bank borrowings amounted HK$19,311,002.
In addition to the loans and borrowings set out above, the Target Company A also had accrued charges and deposit received under current liabilities recorded as at 31 December 2016. The accrued charges represented accrued administration expenses and the deposit received represented the deposit from the tenant who was occupying the investment property.
Gearing ratio
The gearing ratio of the Target Company A as at 31 December, which equals to the total debt over total equity, was approximately 57.20%. The high gearing ratio was due to the fact that the Target Company A used bank borrowing to finance the acquisition of the investment property.
Securities and guarantee
The Property A was pledged to a bank as securities for general banking facilities granted to the Target Company A.
Contingent liabilities
As at 31 December 2016, the Target Company A had no material contingent liabilities.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON MAXON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Significant investment held and future plans for material investments or capital assets
The Target Company A did not have any other capital commitments, significant investments, or any plans for material investments or capital assets, except those mentioned above, over the two financial years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016.
The main business operation and the financial position of the Target Company A did not change after 31 December 2016. For the period of three months ended 31 March 2017, the major differences are analyzed below.
Liquidity and capital resources
The life insurance held by the Company for the director was disposed during the three months ended 31 March 2017. The proceeds from the disposal of the life insurance amounted to HK$1,513,777. The balance of the other financial asset as at 31 March 2017 was zero.
The cash and bank balance was increased to HK$363,720 as at 31 March 2017. It was mainly due to the proceeds from the disposal of the life insurance after paying the operating expenses.
Gearing ratio
The gearing ratio of the Target Company A as at 31 March 2017, which is equal to the total debts over total equity, was approximately 50.90%. The gearing ratio decreased as compared to 31 December 2016. This was mainly due to the increase in cash and bank balance and the decrease in bank borrowings as at 31 March 2017.
Securities and guarantee
The Property A was pledged to a bank as securities for general banking facilities granted to the Target Company A.
Contingent liabilities
As at 31 March 2017, the Target Company A had no material contingent liabilities.
Significant investment held and future plans for material investments or capital assets
The Target Company A did not have any other capital commitments, significant investments, or any plans for material investments or capital assets, except those mentioned above, for the three months ended 31 March 2017.
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APPENDIX III
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
- INTRODUCTION OF THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
The following is the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position of the Enlarged Group (the ‘‘Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information’’) which has been prepared in accordance with paragraph 27 of Chapter 7 of the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of illustrating the effect on the assets and liabilities of the Enlarged Group as if the acquisition of target company (the ‘‘Acquisition’’) had been completed on 31 March 2017.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information of the Enlarged Group as at 31 March 2017 has been prepared based on the information as set out in:
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(a) the audited consolidated statement of financial position of the Group as at 31 March 2017 which has been extracted from the published annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2017;
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(b) the audited statement of financial position of the Target Company as at 31 March 2017 as set out in the Accountants’ Report on the Target Company set out in the appendix II to this Circular;
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(c) after taking into account of the unaudited pro forma adjustments, which are directly attributable to the Acquisition and factually supportable, as described in the notes thereto to demonstrate how the Acquisition might have affected the historical financial information in respect of the Group as if the Acquisition had been completed on 31 March 2017.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information should be read in conjunction with the ‘‘Financial Information of the Group’’ set forth in Appendix I to this Circular, the ‘‘Accountants’ Report on the Maxon Management Limited’’ set forth in Appendix II to this Circular, and other financial information included elsewhere of this Circular.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information of the Enlarged Group has been prepared by the Directors of the Company for illustrative purposes only and is based on a number of assumptions, estimates, uncertainties and currently available information. Because of its hypothetical nature, the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information may not reflect the true picture of the consolidated financial position of the Enlarged Group as at 31 March 2017 or at any future date.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
APPENDIX III
PRO FORMA STATEMENT FOR ENLARGED GROUP
| Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Investment properties Intangible assets Statutory deposits and other assets Current assets Accounts receivable Prepayments, deposits and other receivables Tax Recoverable Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss Client trust bank balances Cash and cash equivalents Current liabilities Accounts payable Accruals and other payables Deferred income Amount due to a related company Borrowings Net current assets/ (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities |
FGL At 31 March 2017 HK$’000 Note 1 6,680 98,800 950 656 107,086 18,072 13,027 — 10,400 129 57,016 98,644 1,668 14,173 480 881 26,667 43,869 54,775 161,861 |
Maxon At 31 March 2017 HK$’000 Note 2 1 54,000 — — 54,001 — 47 50 10,400 — 364 461 — 397 — — 17,975 18,372 (17,911) 36,090 |
Pro forma Pro forma Sub-total Adj #1 Adj #2 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Note 3 Note 4 6,681 152,800 950 656 161,087 18,072 13,074 50 10,400 129 57,380 (40,089) (788) 99,105 1,668 14,570 480 881 44,642 62,241 36,864 197,951 |
Enlarged Group HK$’000 6,681 152,800 950 656 161,087 18,072 13,074 50 129 16,503 58,228 1,668 14,570 480 881 44,642 62,241 (4,013) 157,074 |
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
| Non-current liabilities Convertible bonds Deferred tax liabilities Net assets Equity Capital and reserve attributable to owners of the company Share capital Reserves Non-controlling interests |
FGL At 31 March 2017 HK$’000 Note 1 62,858 11,125 73,983 87,878 5,290 90,811 96,101 (8,223) 87,878 |
Maxon At 31 March 2017 HK$’000 Note 2 — — — 36,090 — 36,090 36,090 — 36,090 |
Pro forma Pro forma Sub-total Adj #1 Adj #2 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Note 3 Note 4 62,858 11,125 73,983 123,968 5,290 126,901 (40,089) (788) 132,191 (8,223) 123,968 |
Enlarged Group HK$’000 62,858 11,125 73,983 83,091 5,290 86,024 91,314 (8,223) 83,091 |
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Notes:
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(1) The amounts are extracted from the audited consolidated statement of financial position of the Group as at 31 March 2017 as set out in the Group’s published annual report dated 26 June 2017.
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(2) The amounts are extracted from the Accountant’s Report on the Target Company as set out in the Appendix II to this Circular.
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(3) The adjustment reflects the consideration for the Acquisition to be satisfied by the Company. Pursuant to the New Provisional Agreement, the amount of consideration should be adjusted with reference to the Net Tangible Asset Value of the Target Company as follows:
| Consideration Less: Net Tangible Asset Value of the Target Company as at 31 March 2017 Net consideration |
Maxon HK$’000 58,000 (17,911) 40,089 |
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(4) The adjustment is made to reflect the accrual for the estimated transaction costs, such as professional fees and printing costs, of approximately HK$788,000 that are directly attributable to the Acquisition.
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(5) No other adjustment has been made to the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information to reflect any trading results or other transactions of the Group entered into subsequent to 31 March 2017.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
2. ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
The following is the text of a report prepared for the purpose of incorporation in this circular, received from Pan-China (H.K.) CPA Limited, Certified Public Accountants.
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4 August 2017
The Directors Finet Group Limited
Dear Sirs,
We have completed our assurance engagement to report on the compilation of pro forma financial information (the ‘‘Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information’’) of Finet Group Limited (the ‘‘Company’’) and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the ‘‘Group’’) by the directors of the Company (the ‘‘Directors’’) for illustrative purposes only. The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information consists of the unaudited pro forma statement of assets and liabilities of the Group as at 31 March 2017 and related notes as set out on pages III-2 to III-3 of the circular of the Company dated 4 August 2017 (the ‘‘Circular’’). The applicable criteria on the basis of which the Directors have compiled the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information are described on page III-1 of Appendix III to the Circular.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been compiled by the Directors to illustrate the impact of the proposed acquisition of 100% equity interest of Maxon Management Limited (the ‘‘Proposed Transactions’’) on the Group’s assets and liabilities as at 31 March 2017 as if the Proposed Transactions had taken place at 31 March 2017. As part of this process, information about the Group’s assets and liabilities has been extracted by the Directors from the Group’s audited condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2017, on which an auditor’s report has been published.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Directors are responsible for compiling the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information in accordance with paragraph 7.27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the ‘‘GEM Listing Rules’’) and with reference to Accounting Guideline 7
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
‘‘Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for Inclusion in Investment Circulars’’ (‘‘AG 7’’) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (‘‘HKICPA’’).
OUR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
We have complied with the independence and other ethical requirements of the ‘‘Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants’’ issued by the HKICPA, which is founded on fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behavior.
Our firm applies Hong Kong Standard on Quality Control 1 ‘‘Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Reviews of Financial Statements, and Other Assurance and Related Services Engagements’’ issued by the HKICPA and accordingly maintains a comprehensive system of quality control including documented policies and procedures regarding compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
REPORTING ACCOUNTANT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Our responsibility is to express an opinion, as required by paragraph 7.27 of the GEM Listing Rules, on the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information and to report our opinion to you. We do not accept any responsibility for any reports previously given by us on any financial information used in the compilation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information beyond that owned to those to whom those reports were addressed by us at the dates of their issue.
We conducted our engagement in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Assurance Engagements 3420 ‘‘Assurance Engagements to Report on the Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information Included in a Prospectus’’, issued by the HKICPA. This standard requires that the reporting accountant complies with ethical requirements and plans and performs procedures to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Directors have compiled the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information in accordance with paragraph 7.27 of the GEM Listing Rules and with reference to AG 7 issued by the HKICPA.
The purpose of Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information included in the Circular is solely to illustrate the impact of a significant event or transaction on unadjusted financial information of the Group as if the event had occurred or the transaction had been undertaken at an earlier date selected for purposes of the illustration. Accordingly, we do not provide any assurance that the actual outcome of the event or transaction at 31 March 2017 would have been as presented.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
For the purposes of this engagement, we are not responsible for updating or reissuing any reports or opinions on any historical financial information used in compiling the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information, nor have we, in the course of this engagement, performed an audit or review of the financial information used in compiling the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information.
A reasonable assurance engagement to report on whether the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled on the basis of the applicable criteria involves performing procedures to assess whether the applicable criteria used by the Directors in the compilation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects directly attributable to the event or transaction, and to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence about whether:
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the related pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those criteria; and
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the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information reflects the proper application of those adjustments to the unadjusted financial information.
The procedures selected depend on the reporting accountant’s judgement, having regard to the reporting accountant’s understanding of the nature of the Group, the event or transaction in respect of which the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been compiled, and other relevant engagement circumstances.
The engagement also involves evaluating the overall presentation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
OPINION
In our opinion:
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(a) the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the Directors on the basis stated;
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(b) such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group; and
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(c) the pro forma adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information on the Group as disclosed pursuant to paragraph 7.27 of the GEM Listing Rules.
Your faithfully,
Pan-China (H.K.) CPA Limited Certified Public Accountants
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APPENDIX IV
PROPERTY VALUATION
The following is the text of a letter and valuation certificate prepared for the purpose of incorporation in this circular received from Ascent Partners Valuation Service Limited, an independent valuer, in connection with its valuation as at 31 July 2017 of the property interests to be acquired by the Group.
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Suite 2102, Hong Kong Trade Centre 161–167 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong Tel: 3679-3890 Fax: 3579-0884
Date: 4 August 2017
The Board of Directors
Finet Group Limited
30/F., Fortis Tower 77–79 Gloucester Road Wan Chai Hong Kong
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Valuation of Unit C on 11th Floor, Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre, No. 56 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong (the ‘‘Property’’)
In accordance with the instructions received from Finet Group Limited (the ‘‘Company’’) and its subsidiaries (hereinafter together referred to as the ‘‘Group’’) for us to carry out a valuation of the Property to be acquired, we confirm that we have carried out property inspections, made relevant enquiries and obtained such further information as we consider necessary for the purpose of providing you with our opinion of the market value of the property interests as at 31 July 2017 (referred to as the ‘‘Valuation Date’’) for the purpose of incorporation in the circular of the Group.
BASIS OF VALUATION
Our valuation of the property interests represents the market value which we would define as intended to mean ‘‘the estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s — length transaction after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion’’.
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PROPERTY VALUATION
Market value is understood as the value of an asset or liability estimated without regard to costs of sale or purchase (or transaction) and without offset for any associated taxes or potential taxes.
In valuing the property interests, we have complied with all the requirements contained in Chapter 8 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the HKIS Valuation Standards (2012 Edition) published by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.
VALUATION METHODOLOGY
We have valued the property interests on market basis and the direct comparison method is adopted where comparison based on prices realised on actual sales price of comparable property is made. Comparable properties of similar size, character, and location are analysed and carefully weighted against all the respective advantages and disadvantages of each property in order to arrive at a fair comparison of values.
VALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
Our valuations have been made on the assumption that the seller sells the property interests on the open market in their existing states without the benefit of a deferred term contracts, leasebacks, joint ventures, management agreements or any similar arrangements, which could serve to affect the values of the property interests.
No allowance has been made in our valuation for any charges, mortgages or amount owing on any property interests nor for any expense or taxation which may be incurred in effecting a sale. Unless otherwise stated, we have assumed that the property is free from encumbrances, restrictions and outgoings of an onerous nature which could affect their value.
Unless stated as otherwise, we have assumed that the Property has been constructed, occupied and used in full compliance with, and without contravention of all laws. We have further assumed that, for any use of the Property upon which this report is based, all required licenses, permit, certificate and authorizations have been obtained.
Other special assumptions of the property interests, if any, have been stated out in the footnotes of the valuation certificate attached herewith.
TITLE INVESTIGATION
We have carried out title searches at the Land Registry for the property interests located in Hong Kong. We have been, in some instances, provided with the extracts of the documents relating to the Property. However, we have not verified ownership of the Property to verify the existence of any amendments which do not appear on the copies handed to us. All documents have been used for reference only.
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PROPERTY VALUATION
VALUATION CONSIDERATIONS
We have relied to a considerable extent on information provided by the Group and have accepted advice given to us on such matters, in particular, but not limited to, the sales records, tenure, planning approvals, statutory notices, easements, particulars of occupancy, site and floor areas and all other relevant matters in the identification of the property interests. We have had no reason to doubt the truth and accuracy of the information provided to us by the Group. We have also been advised by the Group that no material factors have been omitted from the information supplied. We consider that we have been provided with sufficient information to reach an informed view, and we have no reason to suspect that any material information has been withheld.
We have inspected the exterior and, wherever possible, the interior of the Property but no structural survey had been made. In the course of our inspection, we did not note any serious defects. We are not, however, able to report that the Property is free from rot, infestation or any other structural defects. Further, no test has been carried out on any of the building services. All dimensions, measurements and areas are only approximates. We have not been able to carry out detailed on-site measurements to verify the site and floor areas of the Property and we have assumed that the areas shown on the copies of documents handed to us are correct.
REMARKS
Unless otherwise stated, all monetary amounts stated in this report are in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD).
Our summary of values and valuation certificates in respect of the property interests are herewith attached.
Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of Ascent Partners Valuation Service Limited
Stephen Y. W. Yeung
MFin BSc(Hons) Land Adm. MHKIS MCIREA RPS(GP) Principal
Mr. Stephen Y. W. Yeung is a Registered Professional Surveyor (General Practice Division) and a Professional Member of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors with over 10 years’ experience in valuation of properties in HKSAR and mainland China. Mr. Yeung is also a valuer on the List of Property Valuers for Undertaking Valuations for Incorporation or Reference in Listing Particulars and Circulars and Valuations in Connection with Takeovers and Mergers published by HKIS.
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APPENDIX IV
PROPERTY VALUATION
VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Property interests to be acquired by the Group for self-use in Hong Kong
Market value in existing state as at 31 July 2017
Property Description and tenure Particular of occupancy at 31 July 2017 Unit C on 11th Floor, The property comprises Pursuant to the tenancy HKD58,000,000 Bank of East Asia an office unit on the 11th agreement provided by the Harbour View Centre, floor of a 30-storey office Group, the property was leased (Hong Kong No. 56 Gloucester Road, building completed in for office use as stated in Note Dollar Fifty Hong Kong about 1991. 3. Eight Million) 188410/19581678th shares As scaled off from the of and in Section M and building plans obtained the Remaining Portion of from the Buildings Section F of Inland Lot Department, the saleable No. 2817; the Remaining area of the property is Portion of Section D and approximately 1,755 the Remaining Portion of square feet. Inland Lot No. 2818 Inland Lot No. 2817 is held under Government Lease for a term of 99 years renewable for 99 years commencing on 26 March 1929. Inland Lot No. 2818 is held under Government Lease for a term of 99 years renewable for 99 years commencing on 25 May 1929. The total Government rent payable for the lots is HKD329 per annum.
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(1) The registered owner of the property is Maxon Management Limited vide Memorial No. 07051800570026 dated 20 April 2007.
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(2) Pursuant to the Land Register record dated 1 August 2018, the Property is subject to the following encumbrances:
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(i) An Occupation Permit No. H111/90 vide Memorial No. UB4676952 dated 31 October 1990;
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(ii) A Deed of Mutual Covenant vide Memorial No. UB4942689 dated 3 January 1991 (previously registered by Memorial No. UB4699812 dated 3 January 1991);
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(iii) A Sub-Deed of Mutual Covenant vide Memorial No. UB9121304 dated 12 January 2004;
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PROPERTY VALUATION
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(iv) A Sub-Sub-Deed of Mutual Covenant vide Memorial No. UB9466701 dated 10 January 2005;
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(v) A Mortgage in favour of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited vide Memorial No. 07051800570032 dated 20 April 2007; and
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(vi) An Assignment of Rentals in favour of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited vide Memorial No. 07051800570041 dated 20 April 2007.
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(3) Pursuant to a tenancy agreement dated 12 January 2017 entered into between Maxon Management Limited (the ‘‘Lessor’’) and Finet Securities Limited (the ‘‘Lessee’’), the property was leased for a term of two years commencing on 12 January 2017 and expiring on 11 January 2019 at a monthly rental of HKD124,800 exclusive of rates, management fees, air-conditioning charges and any other outgoings for office purpose with an option to new the tenancy agreement for a further term of two years.
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(4) The property lies within an area zoned ‘‘Commercial’’ under the draft Wan Chai Outline Zoning Plan No. S/H5/27 exhibited on 3 August 2012.
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(5) The property is located along Gloucester Road abutting to Jaffe Road and Luard Road in Wan Chai which is one of the prime business centres on the Island side. The locality largely comprises various office developments as well as 5-star hotels including Harcourt House, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Shui On Centre, Central Plaza, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Renaissance Hotel, Gloucester Luk Kwok etc. Government buildings including the Immigration Tower and Revenue Tower are located in the opposite. High street shops such as luxurious car show rooms, entertainment facilities including cafe, bars and restaurants of all kinds can also be found in the immediate vicinity. Transportation is convenient, it is accessible via franchised bus, tram, public light-bus, taxi and the Wan Chai MTR Station is also within close walking distance. According to the information from the Rating and Valuation Department, the latest average yield is about 2.8% for Grade A office.
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(6) We were instructed by the Group to provide a valuation of the property in May and the market value assessed as at 30 April 2017 is HKD58,000,000.
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(7) The Group has confirmed as follows:
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(i) No options or rights of pre-emption concerning or affecting the property;
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(ii) No environmental issues such as breach of environmental regulations;
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(iii) No notices, pending litigation, breach of law or title defects affecting the property;
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(iv) No plans for construction, renovation, improvement or development of the property; and
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(v) No plans to dispose of or change the use of the property.
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(8) The inspection was performed by Ms. Isabella Qiu (MSc in Construction and Real Estate) on 31 July 2017.
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APPENDIX V
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the GEM 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 herein or this document misleading.
2. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
A. Directors’ and chief executive’s interests and short positions in the shares and underlying Shares
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the interests and short positions of the Directors and the chief executive of the Company in the shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO as recorded in the register required to be kept under section 352 of the SFO) or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the required standard of dealings by directors of listed issuers as referred to in Rule 5.46 of the GEM Listing Rules, were as follows:
- (a) Long positions in the Shares and underlying Shares of the Company and its associated corporations
| Number of | shares and | shares and | Number of underlying shares | Number of underlying shares | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capacity in which the shares | and capacity in which the | |||||||
| were | held | shares were held | ||||||
| % of | ||||||||
| Name of Group | Interest of | Interest of | shares | |||||
| member/associated | Beneficial | controlled | Beneficial | controlled | Total number | (note 2) | ||
| Name of Director | corporations | owner | corporation | owner | corporation | of Shares | in issue | |
| Executive Director: | ||||||||
| Ms. Lo | The Company | 58,058,058 | 239,439,784 | — | — | — | 56.24% | |
| (L) | (L) | (L) | ||||||
| 26,184,539 | — | — | — | 4.95% | ||||
| (S) | (S) | |||||||
| Ms. Lo | Maxx Capital | — | 2 | shares of | — | — | 2 shares of | 100% |
| International | US$1 each | US$1 each | ||||||
| Limited (‘‘Maxx | ||||||||
| Capital’’) (Note 1) | ||||||||
| Ms. Lo | Pablos International | 1,000 shares | — | — | — | 1,000 shares | 100% | |
| Limited (‘‘Pablos’’) | of US$1 each | of US$1 each | ||||||
| (Note 1) | ||||||||
| Mr. Chow Wing Chau | The Company | — | — | 500,000 (L) | — | 500,000 (L) | 0.09% | |
| (‘‘Mr. Chow’’) |
- (L) denotes long positions
(S) denotes short positions
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APPENDIX V
Notes:
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206,439,784 Shares were held by Maxx Capital International Limited (‘‘Maxx Capital’’), which was wholly-owned by Pablos International Limited (‘‘Pablos’’), and Pablos was wholly-owned by Ms. Lo. Accordingly, Ms. Lo was deemed by virtue of the SFO to be interested in 297,497,842 Shares.
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As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Company had 528,980,880 Shares.
Save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors or chief executive of the Company nor their respective associates had any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) as recorded in the register required to be kept under section 352 of the SFO or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the required standard of dealings by directors of listed issuers as referred to in Rule 5.46 of the GEM Listing Rules.
B. Substantial shareholders’ interest and short position in the Shares
As at the Latest Practicable Date, so far as the Directors are aware, persons other than the Directors or chief executives of the Company who have interests or short positions in the Shares or underlying Shares of the Company as recorded in the register required to be kept under section 336 of the SFO, were as follows:
(a) Long positions in the Shares
| Approximate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| percentage of | |||||
| Number of | existing | ||||
| Number of | Underlying | Total Number | shareholding | ||
| Name of Shareholders | Capacity | Shares held | Shares held | of Shares | (note 2) |
| Ms. Lo (Note 1) | Beneficial Owner | 58,058,058 (L) | — | 297,497,842 (L) | 56.24% |
| Interest of | 239,439,784 (L) | ||||
| Controlled | |||||
| Corporation | |||||
| Pablos (Note 1) | Interest of | 206,439,784 (L) | — | 206,439,784 (L) | 39.03% |
| Controlled | |||||
| Corporation | |||||
| Maxx Capital (Note 1) | Beneficial Owner | 206,439,784 (L) | — | 206,439,784 (L) | 39.03% |
| Wise Capital Limited | Beneficial Owner | 33,000,000 (L) | — | 33,000,000 (L) | 6.24% |
| (Note 1) | |||||
| Central Huijin | Interest of | 160,799,924 (L) | — | 160,799,924 (L) | 30.40% |
| Investment Ltd. | Controlled | ||||
| Corporation | |||||
| China Construction | Interest of | 160,799,924 (L) | — | 160,799,924 (L) | 30.40% |
| Bank Corporation | Controlled | ||||
| Corporation | |||||
| Wang Yuan | Beneficial Owner | 39,000,000 (L) | — | 39,000,000 (L) | 7.37% |
| Broadgain International | Beneficial Owner | 43,800,000 (L) | — | 43,800,000 (L) | 8.28% |
| Limited |
(L) denotes long positions
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(b) Short positions in the Shares
| Approximate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| percentage of | |||||
| Number of | existing | ||||
| Number of | Underlying | Total Number | shareholding | ||
| Name of Shareholders | Capacity | Shares held | Shares held | of Shares | (note 2) |
| Substantial | |||||
| Shareholders | |||||
| Ms. Lo (Note 1) | Interest of | 26,184,539 (S) | — | 26,184,539 (S) | 4.95% |
| Controlled | |||||
| Corporation | |||||
| Pablos (Note 1) | Interest of | 26,184,539 (S) | — | 26,184,539 (S) | 4.95% |
| Controlled | |||||
| Corporation | |||||
| Maxx Capital (Note 1) | Interest of | 26,184,539 (S) | — | 26,184,539 (S) | 4.95% |
| Controlled | |||||
| Corporation |
- (S) denotes short positions
Notes:
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206,439,784 Shares were held by Maxx Capital, which was wholly-owned by Pablos, and Pablos was wholly-owned by Ms. Lo, a director of the Company. Ms. Lo is a director of each of Maxx Capital and Pablos.
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As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Company had 528,980,880 Shares.
3. DIRECTORS’ SERVICES CONTRACTS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had entered into any service contract with the Company or any member of the Group (excluding contracts expiring or determinable by the employer within one year without payment of compensation (other than statutory compensation)).
4. DIRECTORS’ INTEREST IN COMPETING BUSINESS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors and Controlling Shareholder, or their respective associates were considered to have interest in any business which competes or may compete, either directly or indirectly, with the business of the Group or have or may have any other conflicts of interest with the Group pursuant to the GEM Listing Rules.
5. DIRECTORS’ INTEREST IN CONTRACTS AND ASSETS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had any direct or indirect interests in any assets which have been acquired or disposed of by, or leased to, or are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by, or leased to, the Company or any of its subsidiaries since 31 March 2016, the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Company were made up.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors is materially interested in any contract or arrangement which is significant in relation to the business of the Group.
6. LITIGATION
As at the Latest Practicable Date, no member of the Group was engaged in any litigation or arbitration of material importance and no litigation or claim of material importance known to the Directors to be pending or threatened against any member of the Group.
7. EXPERTS AND CONSENTS
The following are the qualifications of the experts whose letters and reports are contained in this circular:
Name Qualification Octal Capital Limited a licensed corporation to carry on Type 1 (dealing on securities) and Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities under the SFO Pan-China (H.K.) CPA Limited Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong (‘‘Pan-China’’)
Ascent Partners Valuation Service Independent Property Valuer Limited (‘‘Ascent Partners’’)
Each of Octal Capital Limited, Pan-China and Ascent Partners has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this circular with the inclusion of its letter and/ or report and the reference to its name in the form and context in which they appear.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, Octal Capital Limited, Pan-China and Ascent Partners did not have any shareholding in any member of the Group and did not have any right, whether legally enforceable or not, to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for securities in any member of the Group.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, Octal Capital Limited, Pan-China and Ascent Partners did not have any direct or indirect interest in any assets which have been, since 31 March 2017 (the date to which the latest published audited consolidated accounts of the Group were made up), acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group, or are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group.
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APPENDIX V
GENERAL INFORMATION
8. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
Saved as disclosed below, none of the members of the Group has entered into any contracts (not being contracts entered into the ordinary course of business) within the two years immediately preceding the date of this circular that are or may be material:
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A. the Supplemental Agreement A dated 13 July 2017 entered into among the Purchaser and the Vendor in relation to a share in Target Company A for the consideration of HK$54,000,000 (subject to adjustment) in relation to the Property A;
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B. the New Provisional Agreement A dated 11 May 2017 entered into among the Purchaser and the Vendor in relation to the 1 share in Target Company A for the consideration of HK$58,000,000 (subject to adjustment) in relation to the Property A;
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C. the Termination Agreement A dated 11 May 2017 entered into among the Purchaser and the Vendor, pursuant to which the Previous Provisional Agreement A dated 24 April 2017 was terminated;
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D. the provisional agreement dated 13 March 2017 entered into among the Finet Group (BVI) Limited, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and BACOB Management Limited and Ms. Lo as the guarantor of the Finet Group (BVI) Limited in respect of the Pink Angel Property at a consideration of HK$68,000,000 (subject to adjustment);
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E. the sale and purchase agreement dated 1 September 2016 in which Ms. Lo, being the purchaser, and the Company, being the vendor, in respect of the sale of entire shares of China Finance Holdings Limited at the consideration of HK$5,000,000, and China Finance Holdings Limited shall not be engaged in the business of dealing in securities which may directly or indirectly compete with the Company; and
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F. the subscription agreement dated 8 September 2015 as supplemented and amended by the supplemental agreement dated 29 September 2015 entered into between the Company, being the issuer, and Maxx Capital International Limited, being the subscriber in respect of the subscription of the convertible bonds with an aggregate principal amount of HK$69,696,000. The convertible bonds mature on 2nd anniversary of the date of issue of the convertible bonds and bear an interest of 3% per annum. The conversion price is HK$0.396 per conversion share and the conversion period commences from the date of issue of the convertible bonds and ends on the day which falls on the 2nd anniversary of the date of issue.
9. GENERAL
- (a) The registered address of the Company is at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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(b) The registered office and principal place of business of the Company in Hong Kong is at Room C, 11/F., Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre, 56 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
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(c) The principal share registrar and transfer office of the Company is at Codan Services Limited, Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda.
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(d) The Hong Kong branch share registrar and transfer office of the Company is at Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, Rooms 1712–1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
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(e) The company secretary of the Company is Mr. Po Eric, a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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(f) The Company has established an audit committee with written terms of reference in accordance with Rule 5.28 of the GEM Listing Rules. The audit committee of the Company comprises three members who are independent non-executive Directors, namely, Mr. Wong Wai Kin, Mr. Siu Siu Ling, Robert and Mr. Leung Chi Hung with Mr. Wong Wai Kin as the chairman thereof. The principal duties of the audit committee of the Company are to monitoring the quality of internal control and ensuring the financial performance of the Company is properly measured and reported on, receiving and reviewing reports from management and the auditors relating to the annual and interim accounts, and monitoring the accounting and internal control system in use throughout the Group.
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(g) the compliance officer to the Company is Yiu Wing Hei, who is the Investment Director of General Nice Resources (Hong Kong) Limited and the Investment Consultant of Abterra Limited, a company listed in the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. He graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree, majoring in Economics and Finance.
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(h) In the event of any inconsistency, the English text of this circular shall prevail over the Chinese text.
10. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents will be available for inspection during normal business hours (Saturdays and public holidays excepted) from 10: 00 a.m. to 1: 00 p.m. and from 2: 00 p.m. to 5: 00 p.m. at the head office and principal place of business of the Company at 30/F., Fortis Tower 77–79 Gloucester Road Wanchai, Hong Kong from the date of this circular up to and including the date of the SGM:
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A. the memorandum of association and bye-laws of the Company;
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B. the annual report of the Company for each of the three years ended 31 March 2015, 2016 and 2017;
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C. the material contracts referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘Material Contracts’’ in this Appendix V;
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D. a copy of the circular issued by the Company pursuant to the requirements set out in Chapter 19 and/or 20 of the GEM Listing Rules since 31 March 2017 (being the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Company was made), being the circular issued on 23 May 2017 in relation to the disposal of Pink Angel Property;
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E. the letter from the Board, the text of which is set out on pages 5 to 15 of this circular;
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F. the letter from the Independent Board Committee, the text of which is set out on pages 16 to 17 of this circular;
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G. the letter of advice from the Independent Financial Adviser, the text of which is set out on pages 18 to 30 of this circular;
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H. the accountants’ report on the Target Company A from Pan-China, the text of which is set out in Appendix II;
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I. the consent letters from Octal Capital Limited, Pan-China and Ascent Partners referred to the section headed ‘‘Experts and Consents’’ in this Appendix V;
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J. the letter from Pan-China in respect of the unaudited proforma financial information of the Enlarged Group, the text of which is set out in Appendix III of this circular;
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K. the valuation reports on the Properties issued by the valuer as set out in Appendix IV of this circular;
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L. the Termination Agreement A;
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M. the New Provisional Agreement A;
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N. the Supplemental Agreement A; and
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O. this circular.
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NOTICE OF SGM
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FINET GROUP LIMITED 財 華 社 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands and continued in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8317)
NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special general meeting of shareholders (the ‘‘SGM’’) of Finet Group Limited (the ‘‘Company’’) will be held at 30/F, Fortis Tower, 77–79 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on 24 August 2017 at 11: 00 a.m. for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing the following resolution as ordinary resolution. Capitalised terms defined in the circular dated 4 August 2017 issued by the Company (the ‘‘Circular’’) shall have the same meanings when used in this notice unless otherwise specified.
ORDINARY RESOLUTION
‘‘THAT
the entering into and the terms and conditions of the New Provisional Agreement A dated 11 May 2017 and the Supplemental Agreement A dated 13 July 2017 between the Purchaser and the Vendor (a copy of which is marked ‘‘A’’ and initialed by the chairman of the meeting for the purpose of identification) and the transaction contemplated thereunder and their implementation and completion be and hereby approved, confirmed and ratified and
Any director of the Company be and is hereby authorised for and on behalf of the Company to, sign, execute and deliver or to authorise the signing, execution and delivery of all such documents and deeds, to do or authorise doing all such acts, matters and things as he/she may in his/her discretion consider necessary, expedient or desirable to give effect to and implement the New Provisional Agreement A dated 11 May 2017 and the Supplemental Agreement A dated 13 July 2017 and transactions thereof.’’
By Order of the Board Finet Group Limited Lo Yuk Yee Chairman
Hong Kong, 4 August 2017
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NOTICE OF SGM
Notes:
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A form of proxy for use at the meeting is enclosed herewith.
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Any member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the abovementioned meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote instead of him. A proxy need not be a member of the Company. A member who is the holder of two or more shares of the Company may appoint more than one proxy to represent him to attend the abovementioned meeting and vote on his behalf. If more than one proxy is so appointed, the appointment shall specify the number and class of shares in respect of which each such proxy is so appointed.
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In the case of joint holders of Shares, any one of such joint holders may vote, either in person or by proxy, in respect of such Share as if he were solely entitled thereto, but if more than one of such joint holders are present at the SGM, personally or by proxy, that one of the said persons so present whose name stands first on the register of members of the Company in respect of such Shares shall alone be entitled to vote in respect thereof.
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To be effective, a form of proxy together with the power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed or a certified copy of that power or authority, must be deposited at the Company’s share registrar in Hong Kong, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, Rooms 1712–1716, 17th Floor, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Delivery of the form of proxy shall not preclude a member of the Company from attending and voting in person at the meeting and, in such event, the instrument appointing a proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.
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To be valid, the form of proxy must be duly completed and signed in accordance with the instructions printed thereon together with the power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed or a certified copy thereof must be delivered to the branch share registrar of the Company, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited at Rooms 1712–1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong (the ‘‘Branch Share Registrar’’) not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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Whether or not you propose to attend the meeting in person, you are requested to complete and return the form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending the meeting and voting in person if you so wish. In the event that you attend the meeting after having lodged the form of proxy, the appointment of the proxy will be deemed to have been revoked.
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To qualify for attending and voting at the SGM (or any adjournment thereof), all transfers of Shares accompanied by the relevant share certificate(s) must be lodged with the Branch Share Registrar at the above address by no later than 4: 00 p.m. on Thursday, 17 August 2017.
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NOTICE OF SGM
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Delivery of an instrument appointing a proxy should not preclude a member of the Company from attending and voting in person at the SGM or any adjournment thereof and in such event, the instrument appointing a proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.
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Where in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market (‘‘GEM’’) of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, all resolutions to be proposed at the meeting convened by this notice will be voted on by way of poll.
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In case a Typhoon Signal No. 8 (or above) or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted but lowered before 7: 00 a.m. on Thursday, 24 August 2017, the SGM will be held as scheduled at 11: 00 a.m. on the same day at the same venue; or a Typhoon Signal No. 8 (or above) or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted or remains hoisted at 7: 00 a.m. or any time after on Thursday, 24 August 2017, the SGM will be adjourned to 11: 00 a.m. on Thursday, 31 August 2017 at the same venue.
As at the date of this notice, the executive Directors are Ms. Lo Yuk Yee, Mr. Chow Wing Chau and Mr. Yiu Wing Hei; and the independent non-executive Directors are Mr. Wong Wai Kin, Mr. Siu Siu Ling, Robert and Mr. Leung Chi Hung.
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