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eprint Group Limited — AGM Information 2021
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AGM Information
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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 a stockbroker or other registered dealer in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in eprint Group Limited, you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, stockbroker or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular.
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eprint GROUP LIMITED eprint 集團有限公司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock code: 1884)
PROPOSALS FOR GENERAL MANDATES TO ISSUE SHARES AND TO REPURCHASE SHARES, RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A notice convening the annual general meeting (the ‘‘AGM’’) of eprint Group Limited (the ‘‘Company’’) to be held at Units A & B, 4/F, Phase 3, Kwun Tong Industrial Centre, 448-458 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Friday, 13 August 2021 at 11:00 a.m., at which, among other things, the above proposals will be considered, is set out on pages 15 to 19 of this circular.
Whether or not you intend to attend and/or vote at the AGM in person, you are requested to complete and return the accompanying form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon to the Company’s branch share registrar and transfer office in Hong Kong, Tricor Investor Services Limited, Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time of the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy shall not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the meeting or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.
In view of the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic, the Company strongly recommends Shareholders to exercise your voting rights by appointing the chairman of the AGM as your proxy to vote on the relevant resolution at the meeting as an alternative to attending the meeting in person.
15 July 2021
CONTENTS
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| Precautionary Measures for the AGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
ii | |
| Responsibility Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | iii | |
| Definitions | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| Letter from | the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Appendix I | – Explanatory Statement on Repurchase Mandate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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| Appendix II | – Details of the Directors proposed to be re-elected |
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| at the Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 11 | |
| Notice of Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 15 |
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PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR THE AGM
The Company will implement the following measures at the AGM, including:
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Compulsory temperature screening/checks will be carried out on every attendee at the entrance of the meeting venue. Any person with a body temperature above 37.3 degrees Celsius or the reference point announced by the Department of Health from time to time, or is exhibiting flu-like symptoms may be denied entry into the meeting venue and requested to leave the meeting venue;
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Every attendee will be required to wear a surgical face mask at the meeting venue and throughout the meeting and to sit at a distance from the other attendees. Please note that no surgical face masks will be provided at the meeting venue and attendees should bring and wear their own masks;
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No refreshment or drinks will be provided to the attendees at the meeting; and
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No corporate gifts or gift coupons will be provided to the attendees at the meeting.
To the extent permitted under law, the Company reserves the right to deny entry into the meeting venue or require any person to leave the Meeting venue so as to ensure the health and safety of the other attendees at the meeting. The number of attendees allowed in the meeting venue is subject to the requirements and restrictions under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Chapter 599G of the Laws of Hong Kong).
Subject to the development of COVID-19, the Company may implement further changes and precautionary measures and may issue further announcement on such measures as appropriate.
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RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular, for which the Directors (as defined herein) collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules (as defined herein) for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors (as defined herein), having made all reasonable enquires, 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 circular misleading.
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DEFINITIONS
In this circular, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:
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‘‘Annual General Meeting’’ or ‘‘AGM’’
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the annual general meeting of the Company to be convened and held at Units A & B, 4/F, Phase 3, Kwun Tong Industrial Centre, 448-458 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Friday, 13 August 2021 at 11:00 a.m. and any adjournment thereof
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‘‘Articles’’ the articles of association of the Company
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‘‘Board’’ the board of Directors
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‘‘close associate’’ has the meaning as defined under the Listing Rules
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‘‘Company’’ eprint Group Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability, the Shares of which are listed on the Stock Exchange
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‘‘Director(s)’’ director(s) of the Company
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‘‘Group’’ the Company and its subsidiaries
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‘‘Hong Kong’’ the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
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‘‘Issue Mandate’’
a general and unconditional mandate proposed to be granted to the Directors at the AGM to allot, issue and deal with shares in the capital of the Company of up to 20 per cent. of the aggregate number of the issued Shares as at the date of passing of the relevant resolution granting such mandate and adding thereto any Shares representing the aggregate number of the Shares repurchased by the Company pursuant to the authority granted under the Repurchase Mandate
- ‘‘Latest Practicable Date’’
8 July 2021, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this circular for ascertaining certain information contained herein
- ‘‘Listing Rules’’
the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange
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DEFINITIONS
| ‘‘Repurchase Mandate’’ | a general and unconditional mandate proposed to be |
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| granted to the Directors at the AGM to repurchase such | |
| number of issued and fully paid Shares of up to 10 per | |
| cent. of the aggregate number of the issued Shares as at | |
| the date of passing of the relevant resolution granting such | |
| mandate | |
| ‘‘SFO’’ | Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571, Laws of |
| Hong Kong) | |
| ‘‘Share(s)’’ | ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each in the share capital of the |
| Company | |
| ‘‘Shareholder(s)’’ | holder(s) of the Shares |
| ‘‘Stock Exchange’’ | The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
| ‘‘Takeovers Code’’ | the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers |
| ‘‘HK$’’ | Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong |
| ‘‘%’’ | per cent. |
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
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eprint GROUP LIMITED eprint 集團有限公司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock code: 1884)
Executive Directors: Registered Office: Mr. She Siu Kee, William (Chairman and 4th Floor, Harbour Place Chief Executive Officer) 103 South Church Street Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki George Town, P.O. Box 10240 Grand Cayman KY1-1002 Non-executive Directors: Cayman Islands Mr. Leung Wai Ming Mr. Li Lu Head Office and Principal Place of Business in Hong Kong: Independent Non-executive Directors: Flat A3, 1/F., Phase 3 Mr. Poon Chun Wai Kwun Tong Industrial Centre Mr. Fu Chung 448-458 Kwun Tong Road Mr. Ma Siu Kit Kwun Tong, Kowloon Hong Kong 15 July 2021
To the Shareholders
Dear Sir or Madam,
PROPOSALS FOR GENERAL MANDATES TO ISSUE SHARES AND TO REPURCHASE SHARES AND RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this circular is to provide you with information in respect of the resolutions to be proposed to seek approval of the Shareholders at the AGM including, among other matters, (i) the ordinary resolutions for granting to the Directors the Issue Mandate and the Repurchase Mandate; and (ii) the ordinary resolutions for re-electing Directors.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
GENERAL MANDATES
At the AGM, an ordinary resolution will be proposed that the Directors be given the Issue Mandate, i.e. a general and unconditional mandate to allot, issue and deal with new Shares up to 20% of the aggregate number of the issued Shares as at the date of passing the relevant resolution.
Another ordinary resolution will also be proposed to give the Directors the Repurchase Mandate, i.e. a general and unconditional mandate to exercise all powers of the Company to repurchase Shares on the Stock Exchange up to a maximum of 10% of the aggregate number of the issued Shares as at the date of passing the relevant resolution.
The Issue Mandate and the Repurchase Mandate would expire at the earliest of: (a) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company; or (b) at the end of the period within which the Company is required by Cayman Islands law or its Articles to hold its next annual general meeting; or (c) which revoked or varied by ordinary resolution of the Shareholders in a general meeting prior to the next annual general meeting of the Company.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the number of issued Shares was 550,000,000 Shares, assuming no further Shares are to be issued or repurchased prior to the AGM, the Issue Mandate will grant to the Directors an authority to issue up to 110,000,000 Shares.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
An explanatory statement containing all relevant information relating to the proposed Repurchase Mandate is set out in the Appendix I to this circular. The explanatory statement is to provide you with information reasonably necessary to enable you to make an informed decision on whether to vote for or against the ordinary resolution to grant to the Directors the Repurchase Mandate at the AGM.
RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Board currently consists of seven Directors, namely Mr. She Siu Kee, William, Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki, Mr. Leung Wai Ming, Mr. Li Lu, Mr. Poon Chun Wai, Mr. Fu Chung and Mr. Ma Siu Kit.
Pursuant to article 108(a) of the Articles, Mr. She Siu Kee William, Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki and Mr. Ma Siu Kit shall retire by rotation at the AGM, being eligible, offer themselves for reelection at the AGM.
Pursuant to article 112 of the Articles, Mr. Li Lu was appointed on 19 November 2020 and he is subject to re-election at the AGM and, being eligible, offers himself for re-election.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Details of each of the retiring Directors proposed to be re-elected at the AGM, are set out in Appendix II to this circular.
The nomination committee of the Company (the ‘‘Nomination Committee’’) has reviewed the biographical information of the retiring Directors, and considered that the re-election of Mr. Ma Siu Kit as an independent non-executive Director would be in the best interests of the Company and Shareholders as a whole by taking into accounts that Mr. Ma Siu Kit is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and he had worked in accounting firms and different enterprises. He is a seasoned professional in accounting with over 21 years of relevant experience. His working profile, other experience and factors are set out in Appendix II to this circular. His depth of knowledge and experience can support his role and he actively participated in the Company’s Board meetings and Board committee meetings, and made valuable contributions to the Group.
The Nomination Committee is satisfied that Mr. Ma Siu Kit has the required character, integrity and experience to continuously fulfil his role as an independent non-executive Director effectively.
The Nomination Committee has also assessed the independence of Mr. Ma Siu Kit based on reviewing his annual written confirmation of independence to the Company pursuant to Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules and confirmed that he remains independent.
Accordingly, with the recommendation of the Nomination Committee, the Board has proposed that all the retiring Directors stand for re-election as Directors at the AGM.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Set out on pages 15 to 19 of this circular is a notice convening the AGM to consider and, if appropriate, to approve the ordinary resolutions relating to, among others, the proposals for Issue Mandate and the Repurchase Mandate and the re-election of Directors.
A form of proxy for use at the AGM is enclosed herewith. Whether or not you intend to attend and/or vote at the AGM in person, you are requested to complete the form of proxy and return it to the Company’s branch share registrar and transfer office in Hong Kong, Tricor Investor Services Limited at Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time of the AGM or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy shall not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the AGM or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Pursuant to Rule 13.39(4) of the Listing Rules, any vote of shareholders at a general meeting must be taken by poll except where the chairman, in good faith, decides to allow a resolution which relates purely to a procedural or administrative matter to be voted on by a show of hands. As such, all the resolutions set out in the notice of the AGM will be voted by poll.
CLOSURE OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS
For the purpose of determining the identity of the Shareholders entitled to attend and vote at the AGM, the register of members of the Company will be closed from Monday, 9 August 2021 to Friday, 13 August 2021, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of Shares will be registered. All transfers of Shares accompanied by the relevant share certificate(s) must be lodged with the Company’s branch share registrar and transfer office in Hong Kong, Tricor Investor Services Limited at Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong for registration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, 6 August 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
The Directors consider that the ordinary resolutions in relation to the Issue Mandate, the Repurchase Mandate and the re-election of Directors to be proposed at the AGM are in the best interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
Accordingly, the Directors recommend the Shareholders to vote in favour of such resolutions at the AGM.
GENERAL
Your attention is also drawn to the appendices to this circular.
MISCELLANEOUS
The English text of this circular shall prevail over the Chinese text for the purpose of interpretation.
Yours faithfully
For and on behalf of the Board of
eprint Group Limited She Siu Kee, William
Chairman
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APPENDIX I EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON REPURCHASE MANDATE
This appendix serves as an explanatory statement, as required by the Listing Rules, to provide the Shareholders with all the information reasonably necessary to enable them to make an informed decision on whether to vote for or against the ordinary resolution at the AGM to approve the Repurchase Mandate.
1. LISTING RULES RELATING TO THE REPURCHASE OF SHARES
The Listing Rules permit companies whose primary listings are on the Stock Exchange to repurchase their shares on the Stock Exchange subject to certain restrictions.
2. SHARE CAPITAL
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the issued share capital of the Company comprised 550,000,000 Shares. Subject to the passing of the resolution for repurchase of Shares and on the basis of no further new Shares will be issued or repurchased up to the date of the AGM, the Company would be allowed under the Repurchase Mandate to repurchase a maximum of 55,000,000 Shares, representing 10% of the number of issued Shares as at the date of AGM.
3. REASONS FOR REPURCHASES
The Directors believe that the Repurchase Mandate is in the best interests of the Company and the Shareholders. Such repurchases may, depending on market conditions and funding arrangements at the time, lead to an enhancement of the net assets per Share and/or the earnings per Share and will only be made when the Directors believe that such a repurchase will benefit the Company and the Shareholders.
4. FUNDING OF REPURCHASES
In repurchasing Shares, the Company may only apply funds legally available for such purpose in accordance with the Articles or the laws of Cayman Islands and any other applicable laws, including capital paid upon the Shares to be repurchased, profits otherwise available for distribution and sums standing to either the share premium account or contributed surplus account of the Company.
5. GENERAL
There might be a material adverse impact on the working capital or gearing position of the Company as compared with the position disclosed in the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021 in the event that the Repurchase Mandate were to be carried out in full at any time during the proposed repurchase period.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON REPURCHASE MANDATE
APPENDIX I
However, the Directors do not propose to exercise the Repurchase Mandate to such extent as would, in the circumstances, have a material adverse effect on the working capital requirements of the Company or the gearing levels which in the opinion of the Directors are from time to time appropriate for the Company.
6. SHARE PRICES
The highest and lowest prices at which the Shares have traded on the Stock Exchange in each of the previous twelve months up to the Latest Practicable Date were as follows:
| Share | prices | |
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| Highest | Lowest | |
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| 2020 | ||
| July | 0.260 | 0.201 |
| August | 0.270 | 0.199 |
| September | 0.228 | 0.205 |
| October | 0.229 | 0.185 |
| November | 0.230 | 0.191 |
| December | 0.228 | 0.190 |
| 2021 | ||
| January | 0.210 | 0.184 |
| February | 0.600 | 0.220 |
| March | 0.440 | 0.300 |
| April | 0.405 | 0.300 |
| May | 0.700 | 0.280 |
| June | 0.450 | 0.315 |
| July (up to and including the Latest Practicable Date) | 0.390 | 0.290 |
7. UNDERTAKING
None of the Directors nor, to the best of their knowledge having made all reasonable enquiries, their respective close associates (as defined in the Listing Rules), have any present intention to sell any Shares to the Company under the Repurchase Mandate if the same is approved by the Shareholders.
The Directors have undertaken to the Stock Exchange that, so far as the same may be applicable, they will exercise the Repurchase Mandate pursuant to the proposed resolution in accordance with the Listing Rules and the applicable laws of Cayman Islands.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON REPURCHASE MANDATE
APPENDIX I
8. CORE CONNECTED PERSON
No core connected person (as defined in the Listing Rules) has notified the Company that he has a present intention to sell Shares to the Company, or has undertaken not to do so, in the event that the Repurchase Mandate is approved by the Shareholders.
9. TAKEOVERS CODE AND MINIMUM PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING
If on exercise of the powers of repurchase pursuant to the Repurchase Mandate, a Shareholder’s proportionate interest in the voting rights of the Company increases, such increase will be treated as an acquisition for the purposes of Rule 32 of the Takeovers Code.
As a result, a Shareholder or group of Shareholders acting in concert, could obtain or consolidate control of the Company and become obliged to make a mandatory offer in accordance with Rule 26 of the Takeovers Code.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, according to the register kept by the Company pursuant to section 336 of the SFO and so far as is known to or can be ascertained after reasonable enquiry by Directors, the controlling Shareholders were:
| Approximately | Approximately | % | ||
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| shareholding | ||||
| As at | If Repurchase | |||
| the Latest | Mandate is | |||
| Number of | Practicable | exercised | ||
| Name of shareholders | Shares held | Date | in full | |
| eprint Limited | 313,125,000 | 56.93% | 63.26% | |
| Mr. She Siu Kee William (Note) | 314,709,000 | 57.22% | 63.58% | |
| Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki (Note) | 313,837,000 | 57.06% | 63.40% | |
| Mr. Lam Shing Kai (Note) | 313,125,000 | 56.93% | 63.26% | |
| Mr. Leung Wai Ming (Note) | 313,125,000 | 56.93% | 63.26% | |
| Mr. Leung Yat Pang (Note) | 313,125,000 | 56.93% | 63.26% |
Note:
313,125,000 Shares are held by eprint Limited. eprint Limited is held as to 21.62%, 21.62%, 21.62%, 21.62% and 13.52% by Mr. She Siu Kee William (‘‘Mr. She’’), Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki (‘‘Mr. Chong’’), Mr. Lam Shing Kai (‘‘Mr. Lam’’), Mr. Leung Wai Ming (‘‘Mr. Leung WM’’) and Mr. Leung Yat Pang (‘‘Mr. YP Leung’’) (collectively, the ‘‘Concerted Shareholders’’) respectively. Pursuant to a deed of confirmation entered into, among others, Mr. She, Mr. Lam, Mr. Leung WM, Mr. Leung YP and Mr. Chong on 2 July 2013 confirming the existence of their acting in concert arrangement to jointly control their respective interest in the Company held through eprint Limited. Accordingly, eprint Limited shall be accustomed to act in accordance with joint instructions of the Concerted Shareholders. Hence, each of the Concerted Shareholders is deemed to be interested in all the Shares held by eprint Limited by virtue of the SFO.
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APPENDIX I EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON REPURCHASE MANDATE
In the event that the Directors exercise in full the power to repurchase Shares under the Repurchase Mandate, then the attributable interest of each of the above Shareholders would be increased to approximately the percentages as set out opposite their respective names in the table above. Such increase would not give rise to an obligation to make a mandatory offer under Rule 26 of the Takeovers Code. The Directors have no present intention to exercise the Repurchase Mandate result in the amount of Shares held by the public being reduced to less than 25%.
10. SHARE REPURCHASE MADE BY THE COMPANY
The Company has not purchased any of the Shares (whether on the Stock Exchange or otherwise) in the six months preceding the Latest Practicable Date.
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DETAILS OF THE DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
APPENDIX II
The following set out the details of the retiring Directors, who will retire and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election at the AGM pursuant to the Articles.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr. She Siu Kee William(佘紹基), aged 58, is the Chairman, executive Director and chief executive officer. He is the founder of the Group and has participated in the management of the Group since October 2001. Mr. She is a director of certain subsidiaries of the Group and a member of each of the remuneration committee of the Company (the ‘‘Remuneration Committee’’) and Nomination Committee. Mr. She is primarily responsible for the overall management, development and planning of the Group and has over 22 years of experience in the printing industry.
Mr. She has entered into a renewed service agreement with the Company on 24 June 2020 for a term of three years with retrospective from 13 November 2019 unless terminated by not less than three months’ notice in writing served by either party on the other. Mr. She is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election in accordance with the Articles. Mr. She is entitled to a director’s fee of HK$50,000 per month and bonus which was determined by the Board with reference to the recommendation of the Remuneration Committee by taking into account of his duties and responsibilities within the Group.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. She is interested in 314,709,000 Shares of the Company including (a) 313,125,000 Shares held through eprint Limited, a company owned as to 21.62%, 21.62%, 21.62%, 21.62% and 13.52% by Mr. She, Mr. Chong, Mr. Lam, Mr. Leung WM and Mr. YP Leung respectively which pursuant to the deed of confirmation dated 2 July 2013 and entered into by them confirming the existence of their acting in concert arrangement, each of them is deemed to be interested in the Shares held by eprint Limited and (b) 1,584,000 Shares beneficially owned by Mr. She. Save as aforesaid, Mr. She does not have any other interest in the Shares within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO.
Save as disclosed above, Mr. She does not hold any other position within the Group and did not hold any directorship in any other listed company in Hong Kong or overseas in the last three years. Mr. She does not have any relationship with any of the Directors, senior management, or substantial or controlling shareholders (as defined in the Listing Rules) of the Company.
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DETAILS OF THE DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
APPENDIX II
Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki(莊卓琪), aged 56, was appointed as a non-executive Director in November 2013 and was redesignated as an executive Director on 16 August 2019. He joined the Group in 2005. Mr. Chong has approximately 12 years of experience in corporate management. He was awarded a diploma in marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing for fulfilling the requirements of the institute’s examiners at the diploma examination held in June 1991. Mr. Chong also obtained a certificate in marketing from Vocational Training Council in June 1989 and a higher certificate in electronic engineering from Hong Kong Polytechnic (currently known as the Hong Kong Polytechnic University) in November 1987.
Mr. Chong has entered into a service agreement with the Company on 16 August 2019 for a term of three years commencing from 16 August 2019 by not less than three months’ notice in writing served by either party on the other. Mr. Chong is subject to retirement by rotation and reelection in accordance with the Articles. Mr. Chong is entitled to an annual director’s fee of HK$420,000 and discretionary bonus which was determined by the Board with reference to the recommendation of the Remuneration Committee by taking into account the prevailing market conditions.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. Chong is interested in 313,837,000 Shares including (a) 313,125,000 shares held through eprint Limited, a company owned as to 21.62%, 21.62%, 21.62%, 21.62% and 13.52% by Mr. She, Mr. Chong, Mr. Lam, Mr. Leung WM and Mr. YP Leung respectively which pursuant to the deed of confirmation dated 2 July 2013 and entered into by them confirming the existence of their acting in concert arrangement, each of them is deemed to be interested in the Shares held by eprint Limited and (b) 712,000 Shares held by his spouse, Ms. Yip Fei. Save as aforesaid, Mr. Chong does not have any other interest in the Shares within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO.
Save as disclosed above, Mr. Chong does not hold any other position within the Group and did not hold any directorship in any other listed company in Hong Kong or overseas in the last three years. Mr. Chong does not have any relationship with any of the Directors, senior management, or substantial or controlling shareholders (as defined in the Listing Rules) of the Company.
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DETAILS OF THE DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
APPENDIX II
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Li Lu (‘‘Mr. Li’’), aged 38, was appointed as a non-executive Director on 19 November 2020. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in management from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in July 2005 and a master’s degree in economics from Fudan University in June 2008 and passed the Chinese sponsor representative exam. He is currently the assistant vice president of the investment department of Shantou Dongfeng Printing Co., Ltd. (stock code: 601515; a company listed on the main board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange and a substantial shareholder of the Company (as defined in the Listing Rules). Mr. Li had worked in CITIC Securities South China Company Limited (formerly known as Guangzhou Securities Company Limited), China Industrial Securities Co., Ltd. (stock code: 601377; a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange), ZZ Capital Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Kaijin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd..
Mr. Li has signed a letter of appointment issued by the Company on 19 November 2020 for a term of three years commencing from 19 November 2020 unless terminated by not less than three months’ notice in writing served by either party on the other. He will be subject to reelection at the first general meeting of the Company after his appointment and thereafter subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at least once every three years in accordance with the Articles. He is not entitled to any director’s fee.
Mr. Li does not hold any other position within the Group and did not hold any directorship in any other listed company in Hong Kong or overseas in the last three years and he does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management of the Company, or substantial or controlling shareholders (as defined in the Listing Rules) of the Company.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, he does not have any interests in Shares within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).
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DETAILS OF THE DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
APPENDIX II
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Ma Siu Kit(馬兆杰)(‘‘Mr. Ma’’), aged 51, was appointed as an independent nonexecutive Director on 30 December 2016. He is also the chairman of the audit committee of the Company. Mr. Ma had obtained a bachelor’s degree in business (accountancy) from Queensland University of Technology, Australia in 1993. He is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Ma is currently the company secretary of China Boton Group Company Limited (formerly known as China Flavours and Fragrances Company Limited; stock code: 3318), a company listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. Mr. Ma had worked in accounting firms and different enterprises. He is a seasoned professional in accounting with over 21 years of relevant experience.
Mr. Ma has signed a renewed letter of appointment issued by the Company on 24 June 2020 for a further term of three years commencing with retrospective from 30 December 2019. He is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at least once every three years in accordance with the Articles. Mr. Ma is entitled to an annual director’s fee of HK$180,000, which is determined by the Board with reference to the recommendation from the Remuneration Committee, the duties and responsibilities of Mr. Ma and the prevailing market conditions.
Mr. Ma does not hold any other position within the Group and does not hold any directorship in any other listed company in Hong Kong or overseas in the last three years nor does he has any relationship with any of the Directors, senior management, or substantial or controlling Shareholders (as defined in the Listing Rules).
As at the Latest Practicable Date, he does not have any interests in the Shares within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO.
Save as disclosed above, neither is there any information to be disclosed pursuant to the requirements of Rule 13.51(2) of the Listing Rules (particularly in relation to sub-paragraphs (h) to (v) therein) nor are there any other matters that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders in respect of the retiring Directors.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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eprint GROUP LIMITED eprint 集團有限公司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock code: 1884)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an Annual General Meeting of eprint Group Limited (the ‘‘Company’’) will be held at Units A & B, 4/F, Phase 3, Kwun Tong Industrial Centre, 448-458 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Friday, 13 August 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for the following purposes:
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To receive and consider the audited financial statements and the reports of the directors (the ‘‘Directors’’) and auditor of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 March 2021.
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(a) To re-elect Mr. She Siu Kee, William as Director.
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(b) To re-elect Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki as Director.
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(c) To re-elect Mr. Ma Siu Kit as Director.
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(d) To re-elect Mr. Li Lu as Director.
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(e) To authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration.
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To re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor of the Company and to authorise the Board to fix their remuneration.
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‘‘THAT:
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(a) subject to the following provisions of this resolution, the exercise by the directors of the Company during the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined) of all the powers of the Company to allot, issue and deal with additional shares of HK$0.01 each in the share capital of the Company (the ‘‘Shares’’), and to make or grant offers, agreements and options (including warrants, bonds and debentures convertible into Shares) which would or might require the exercise of such powers, subject to and in accordance with all applicable laws, be and is hereby generally and unconditionally approved;
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(b) the approval in paragraph (a) of this resolution shall authorise the directors of the Company during the Relevant Period to make or grant offers, agreements and options (including warrants, bonds and debentures convertible into Shares) which would or might require the exercise of such powers after the end of the Relevant Period;
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(c) the aggregate number of Shares allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted (whether pursuant to an option or otherwise) and issued by the directors of the Company pursuant to the approval in paragraph (a) of this resolution, otherwise than pursuant to (i) a Rights Issue (as hereinafter defined); (ii) the exercise of the conversion rights attaching to any convertible securities issued by the Company; (iii) the exercise of warrants to subscribe for Shares; (iv) the exercise of options granted under any share option scheme or similar arrangement for the time being adopted by the Company; or (v) an issue of Shares in lieu of the whole or part of a dividend on Shares in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company (the ‘‘Articles’’); shall not exceed 20% of the aggregate number of issued Shares as at the date of the passing of this resolution, and the said approval shall be limited accordingly; and
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(d) for the purpose of this resolution, ‘‘Relevant Period’’ means the period from the passing of this resolution until whichever is the earliest of:
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(i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;
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(ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Articles or any applicable law of Cayman Islands to be held; or
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(iii) the date on which such mandate is revoked or varied by an ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the Company (the ‘‘Shareholders’’) in general meeting.
‘‘Rights Issue’’ means an offer of Shares open for a period fixed by the directors of the Company to the holders of Shares or any class of Shares whose names appear on the registers of members of the Company on a fixed record date in proportion to their then holdings of such Shares as at that date (subject to such exclusions or other arrangements as the directors of the Company may deem necessary or expedient in relation to fractional entitlements or having regard to any restrictions or obligations under the laws of, or the requirements of any recognised regulatory body or any stock exchange in, any territory applicable to the Company).’’
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(a) subject to paragraph (b) of this resolution, the exercise by the directors of the Company during the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined) of all the powers of the Company to repurchase the Shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the ‘‘Stock Exchange’’) or any other stock exchange on which Shares may be listed and recognised by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and the Stock Exchange for this purpose, subject to and in accordance with all applicable laws and the requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange or those of any other recognised stock exchange as amended from time to time, be and is hereby generally and unconditionally approved;
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(b) the aggregate number of Shares to be repurchased by the Company pursuant to the approval in paragraph (a) of this resolution shall not exceed 10% of the aggregate number of issued Shares as at the date of the passing of this resolution, and the said approval shall be limited accordingly; and
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(c) for the purpose of this resolution, ‘‘Relevant Period’’ means the period from the passing of this resolution until whichever is the earliest of:
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(i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;
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(ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Articles or any applicable law of Cayman Islands to be held; or
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(iii) the date on which such mandate is revoked or varied by an ordinary resolution of the Shareholders in general meeting.’’
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- ‘‘THAT conditional upon resolutions numbered 4 and 5 above being passed, the unconditional general mandate granted to the Directors to allot, issue and deal with additional Shares and to make or grant offers, agreements, and options which might require the exercise of such powers pursuant to resolution numbered 4 above be and is hereby extended by the addition thereto of the aggregate number of Shares repurchased by the Company under the authority granted pursuant to resolution numbered 5 above, provided that such number shall not exceed 10% of the aggregate number of issued Shares as at the date of passing the resolution.’’
By Order of the Board eprint Group Limited She Siu Kee, William Chairman
Hong Kong, 15 July 2021
Notes:
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For the purpose of determining the identity of the Shareholders entitled to attend and vote at the meeting, the register of members of the Company will be closed from Monday, 9 August 2021 to Friday, 13 August 2021, both dates inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares will be effected. All transfers accompanied by the relevant certificates must be lodged with the Company’s branch share registrar in Hong Kong, Tricor Investor Services Limited at Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong for registration not later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, 6 August 2021.
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Any member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the meeting convened by this notice shall be entitled to appoint proxy to attend and vote in his stead in accordance with the Articles. A proxy need not be a member of the Company but must be present in person to represent the member.
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A form of proxy for use at the meeting is enclosed.
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To be valid, the form of proxy, together with the power of attorney or other authority (if any) under which it is signed, or a certified copy thereof, must be lodged with the Company’s branch share registrar in Hong Kong, Tricor Investor Services Limited at Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude members from attending and voting in person at the meeting or any adjournment thereof should they so wish.
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With respect to resolution no. 2 of this notice, Mr. She Siu Kee, William, Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki and Mr. Ma Siu Kit will retire and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election at the meeting pursuant to article 108(a) of the Articles and Mr. Li Lu will retire and, being eligible, offers himself for re-election at the meeting pursuant to article 112 of the Articles. Details of the retiring Directors which are required to be disclosed under the Listing Rules are set out in the circular of the Company dated 15 July 2021.
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As at the date of this notice, the Board comprises two executive Directors, namely Mr. She Siu Kee, William (Chairman) and Mr. Chong Cheuk Ki; two non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Leung Wai Ming and Mr. Li Lu and three independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Poon Chun Wai, Mr. Fu Chung and Mr. Ma Siu Kit.
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In light of the epidemic situation of COVID-19, Shareholders may consider appointing the chairman of the meeting as his/her proxy to vote on the resolutions, instead of attending the meeting in person.
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