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Hengxin Technology Ltd. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2015
Sep 7, 2015
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HENGXIN TECHNOLOGY LTD. 亨鑫科技有限公司[*]
(carrying on business in Hong Kong as HX Singapore Ltd.)
(incorporated in Singapore with limited liability)
(Singapore Company Registration Number 200414927H)
(Hong Kong Stock Code: 1085) (Singapore Stock Code: I85)
INTERIM REPORT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2015 increased by approximately 8.6% to approximately RMB785.2 million
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Gross profit increased by approximately 25.4% to approximately RMB150.5 million
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Net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent increased by approximately 4.5% to approximately RMB49.2 million
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Basic earnings per share was RMB0.127
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No payment of interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2015 has been recommended
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for identification purpose only
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The board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Hengxin Technology Ltd. (the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce the unaudited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively hereinafter referred as the “ Group ”) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 together with the comparative figures for the corresponding period in 2014 as follows:
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the six months ended 30 June (“ 1H ”)
| Notes Revenue 5 Cost of sales Gross profit Other income 6 Selling and distribution expenses Administrative expenses Other operating expenses Finance costs 7 Profit before income tax 8 Income tax expense 9 Net profit attributable to equity holders of parent Other comprehensive income Items that may be classified subsequently classified to profit or loss: Exchange difference arising from consolidation of foreign operations Total comprehensive income attributable to equity holders of the parent Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the parent Basic and diluted(RMB cents) 12 Dividends per share(RMB cents) 10 |
1H2015 1H2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 785,171 723,253 (634,678) (603,240) 150,493 120,013 2,957 6,130 (42,200) (34,561) (23,544) (16,754) (24,704) (15,167) (4,364) (2,349) 58,638 57,312 (9,394) (10,167) 49,244 47,145 (52) 623 49,192 47,768 12.7 12.2 N.A. N.A. |
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Profit before income tax is determined after charging (crediting) the following:
| Allowance for inventory obsolescence Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Gain on disposal of available-for-sale investment Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment written off Amortisation of leasehold land Foreign exchange losses (gains) Interest expense Interest income Research and development expenses |
Group 6 mths ended 30 Jun 2015 2014 Change RMB’000 RMB’000 % (unaudited) (unaudited) 177 93 90.3% 11,046 8,751 26.2% — (48) N.M. 293 (19) N.M. — 32 –100.0% 677 346 95.7% 712 (540) N.M. 4,364 2,349 85.8% (1,604) (1,604) — 23,170 14,652 58.1% |
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N.M.: Not Meaningful
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| Notes ASSETS Current assets Cash and bank balances Pledged cash deposits Trade receivables 14 Other receivables and prepayments Inventories Leasehold land Total current assets Non-current assets Leasehold land Available-for-sale investment Property, plant and equipment Deferred tax assets Total non-current assets Total assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities Short term loans Trade payables 15 Other payables Income tax payable Total current liabilities NET CURRENT ASSETS |
As 30 June 2015 RMB’000 (unaudited) 491,450 19,933 679,879 79,323 173,391 1,355 1,445,331 52,727 10,000 146,546 2,685 211,958 1,657,289 276,771 104,126 32,773 6,216 419,886 1,025,445 |
at 31 December 2014 RMB’000 (audited) 469,100 22,777 639,331 56,374 153,041 1,355 1,341,978 53,404 10,000 147,725 2,648 213,777 1,555,755 204,848 126,357 33,175 3,438 367,818 974,160 |
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| Notes Non-current liabilities Deferred income Deferred tax liabilities Total non-current liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent Share capital 11 General reserves Special reserve Translation reserve Accumulated profits TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
As at 30 June 2015 31 December 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (audited) 10,500 10,500 4,230 3,956 14,730 14,456 434,616 382,274 1,222,673 1,173,481 295,000 295,000 172,047 163,829 (6,017) (6,017) (882) (830) 762,525 721,499 1,222,673 1,173,481 1,657,289 1,555,755 |
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION — COMPANY LEVEL
| ASSETS Current assets Cash and bank balances Other receivables and prepayments Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Subsidiaries Total non-current assets Total assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities Other payables Total current liabilities NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent Share capital Accumulated profits TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
As 30 June 2015 RMB’000 (unaudited) 12,009 76,813 88,822 11 392,544 392,555 481,377 1,288 1,288 87,534 1,288 480,089 295,000 185,089 480,089 481,377 |
at 31 December 2014 RMB’000 (audited) 19,576 75,167 94,743 13 392,544 392,557 487,300 2,302 2,302 92,441 2,302 484,998 295,000 189,998 484,998 487,300 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the period ended 30 June
| Group RMB’000 Operating activities Profit before income tax Adjustments for: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of leasehold land Allowance for inventory obsolescence Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment written off Interest expense Interest income Gain on disposal of available-for-sale investments Exchange differences arising on foreign currency translation Operating profit before working capital changes Trade receivables Other receivables and prepayments Inventories Trade and bill payables Other payables and accruals Cash used in operations Interest paid Interest income received Income tax paid Net cash used in operating activities |
1 Jan 15 to 30 Jun 15 1 Jan 14 to 30 Jun 14 (unaudited) (unaudited) 58,638 57,312 11,046 8,751 677 346 177 92 293 (19) — 32 4,364 2,349 (1,604) (1,604) — (48) 852 5,592 74,443 72,803 (40,548) (98,130) (22,949) (45,519) (20,527) 47,278 (22,231) (34,025) (402) (10,656) (32,214) (68,249) (4,364) (2,349) 1,604 1,604 (6,379) (5,017) (41,353) (74,011) |
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| Group RMB’000 Investing activities Acquisition of leasehold land Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Acquisition of available-for-sale investment Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale investment Net cash used in investing activities Financing activities Repayment of short-term bank loans Proceeds from short-term bank loans Decrease (increase) in pledged bank deposits Dividends paid Net cash from (used in) financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Effects of foreign exchange translation Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
1 Jan 15 to 30 Jun 15 1 Jan 14 to 30 Jun 14 (unaudited) (unaudited) — (36,881) (10,340) (13,925) 180 63 — (10,000) — 10,048 (10,160) (50,695) (41,806) (176,810) 113,729 40,134 2,844 (20,804) — (8,129) 74,767 (165,609) 23,254 (290,315) (904) 790 469,100 372,177 491,450 82,652 |
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the period ended 30 June 2015
| GROUP —RMB’000 Share capital Balance at 1 January 2015 295,000 Total comprehensive income for the period — Transfer to reserves — Balance at 30 June 2015 295,000 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity GROUP—RMB’000 Share capital Balance at 1 January 2014 295,000 Total comprehensive income for the period — Dividends — Transfer to reserves — Balance at 30 June 2014 295,000 |
General reserve Special reserve Translation reserve Accumulated profits Total 163,829 (6,017) (830) 721,499 1,173,481 — — (52) 49,244 49,192 8,218 — — (8,218) — 172,047 (6,017) (882) 762,525 1,222,673 for the period ended 30 June 2014 General reserve Special reserve Translation reserve Accumulated profits Total 149,215 (6,017) (1,320) 647,155 1,084,033 — — 623 47,145 47,768 — — — (8,129) (8,129) 7,072 — — (7,072) — 156,287 (6,017) (697) 679,099 1,123,672 |
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Statement of Changes in Equity of the Company for the period ended 30 June 2015
| COMPANY —RMB’000 Share capital Balance at 1 January 2015 295,000 Total comprehensive income for the period — Balance at 30 June 2015 295,000 Statement of Changes in Equity of the Company for the period ended 30 COMPANY—RMB’000 Share capital Balance at 1 January 2014 295,000 Total comprehensive income for the period — Dividends — Balance at 30 June 2014 295,000 |
Accumulated profits Total 189,998 484,998 (4,909) (4,909) 185,089 480,089 June 2014 Accumulated profits Total 202,992 497,992 (1,726) (1,726) (8,129) (8,129) 193,137 488,137 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The Company is a limited liability company incorporated in Singapore on 18 November 2004 under the Singapore Companies Act and its shares are primary-listed on Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ SEHK ”) and secondary-listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “ SGX-ST ”). The registered office of the Company is located at 10 Anson Road #32-15, International Plaza, Singapore 079903. The principal place of business of the Group is located at No. 138 Taodu Road, Dingshu Town, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, the People’s Republic of China (the “ PRC ”).
The Company is an investment holding company, and the principal activities of the subsidiaries are research, design, development and manufacture of telecommunications and technological products, production of radio frequency coaxial cables for mobile communications and mobile communications systems exchange equipment. The Group’s operations are principally conducted in the PRC.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Renminbi (“ RMB ”), being the functional currency of the Company and the presentation currency of the Group.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the measurement and recognition criteria of the International Financial Reporting Standards (“ IFRSs ”), amendments (hereinafter referred to as the “ IFRS ”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“ IASB ”) that are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis. These financial statements are presented in RMB and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand (“ RMB’000 ”) except when otherwise indicated.
Accounting policies
The Group has applied the same accounting policies and methods of computation in the financial statements for the current financial period reported on, as in the recently audited consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2014.
3. APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
The Group adopted the new and revised IFRS that are mandatory for the financial periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
The adoption of new and revised IFRS did not have any impact on the results of the Group for the financial period ended 30 June 2015.
4. SEGMENT INFORMATION
For management purposes, the Group is organised into business units based on their products, and currently has three reportable operating segments as follows:
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Manufacturing and sale of RF Coaxial Cable Series for mobile communications (“ RF Coaxial Cables ”)
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Coaxial Cables for telecommunications equipment and accessories (“ Accessories ”)
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Others (includes Antennas and High Temperature Resistant Cables (“ HTRC ”))
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An analysis by principal activity of contribution to the results is as follows:
Segment revenues and results
For management purpose, the Group is currently organised into three distinct core product lines — radio frequency coaxial cables, telecommunications equipment and accessories, and others (which includes Antennas and High Temperature Resistant Cables). These product lines are the basis on which the Group reports its primary segment information.
Segment revenue and expense include the operating revenue and expenses which are directly attributable to a segment and the relevant portion of such revenue and expense that can be allocated on a reasonable basis to a segment.
| GROUP Six months ended 30 June 2015 Revenue Segment Results Segment profit Interest income Finance costs Other income Other expenses Profit before income tax Income tax Net profit for the period 2014 Revenue Segment Results Segment profit Interest income Finance costs Other income Other expenses Profit before income tax Income tax Net profit for the period |
Radio frequency coaxial cables RMB’000 531,892 45,017 1,164 (3,181) 530,054 40,887 1,203 (1,769) |
Telecommunication equipment and accessories RMB’000 197,442 16,690 433 (1,183) 173,920 13,387 394 (580) |
Others RMB’000 55,837 4,788 — — 19,279 1,506 — — |
Unallocated RMB’000 — (4,916) 7 — — (1,733) 7 — |
Total RMB’000 785,171 61,579 1,604 (4,364) 1,353 (1,534) 58,638 (9,394) 49,244 723,253 54,047 1,604 (2,349) 4,526 (516) 57,312 (10,167) 47,145 |
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- exclude research and development expenses
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Other segment information
| Other segment information | |||||
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| GROUP Six months ended 30 June 2015 Capital expenditure Depreciation expense Amortisation of leasehold land Allowance for inventory obsolescence 2014 Capital expenditure Depreciation expense Amortisation of leasehold land Allowance for (reversal of) inventory obsolescence Statement of net assets As at 30 June 2015 Assets: Segment assets Unallocated assets Total assets Liabilities: Segment liabilities Unallocated liabilities Total liabilities As at 31 December 2014 Assets: Segment assets Unallocated assets Total assets Liabilities: Segment liabilities Unallocated liabilities Total liabilities |
Radio frequency coaxial cables RMB’000 209 6,931 458 9 10,354 5,346 254 48 Radio frequency coaxial cables RMB’000 1,168,190 312,646 1,136,023 276,769 |
Telecommunication equipment and accessories RMB’000 636 2,576 170 36 3,396 1,753 83 (3) Telecommunication equipment and accessories RMB’000 434,266 116,223 358,744 87,401 |
Others RMB’000 9,424 1,537 49 72 167 1,652 9 — Others RMB’000 42,529 230 41,245 11,846 |
Unallocated RMB’000 71 2 — 60 8 — — 47 Unallocated RMB’000 — 12,304 — 5,517 — 19,743 — 6,258 |
Total RMB’000 10,340 11,046 677 177 |
| 13,925 8,751 346 92 |
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| Total RMB’000 1,644,985 12,304 |
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| 1,657,289 | |||||
| 429,099 5,517 |
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| 434,616 | |||||
| 1,536,012 19,743 |
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| 1,555,755 | |||||
| 376,016 6,258 |
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| 382,274 |
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Geographical segment
The segmented information for geographical regions is based on the locations of customers and the location of the assets. In line with the group’s business strategy, the market is currently grouped into three geographical regions, namely Central Asia, South Asia and others.
| Revenue from external | customer | Non-current | assets* | |
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| For the six months | ended | As at | ||
| 30 June | 30 June | 31 December | ||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Central Asia | 707,169 | 669,711 | 199,255 | 201,107 |
| South Asia | 38,420 | 28,631 | 7 | 9 |
| Others | 39,582 | 24,911 | 11 | 13 |
| Total | 785,171 | 723,253 | 199,273 | 201,129 |
- excludes available-for-sale investment and deferred tax assets
5. REVENUE
Revenue, which is also the Group’s turnover, represents the net invoiced value of goods sold and services rendered, after deduction of relevant taxes and allowances for returns and trade discounts. An analysis of the Group’s revenue is as follows:
| Sale of goods OTHER INCOME Government grants Interest income Compensation claims received Foreign exchange gains Gain on disposal of available-for-sale investment Others Total |
For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 785,171 723,253 For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 973 3,527 1,604 1,604 190 156 — 540 — 48 190 255 2,957 6,130 |
For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 785,171 723,253 For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 973 3,527 1,604 1,604 190 156 — 540 — 48 190 255 2,957 6,130 |
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| 6,130 |
6. OTHER INCOME
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7. FINANCE COSTS
| FINANCE COSTS | ||
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| For the six months ended | ||
| 30 June | ||
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |
| Interest on short term bank borrowings | 4,364 | 2,349 |
8. PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
Profit before tax is arrived at after charging/(crediting) the following during the period:
| Cost of inventories recognised as expense (including allowance of inventory obsolescence) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of leasehold land Employee benefits expense Cost of defined contribution plans Directors’ fees — directors of the Company Directors’ remuneration: Directors of the Company Directors of the subsidiaries Total staff costs Net foreign exchange loss (gain) Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment written off Gain on disposal of available-for-sale investment |
For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 634,501 603,147 11,046 8,751 677 346 52,042 39,413 2,690 1,860 1,148 872 1,199 1,083 18 18 57,097 43,246 712 (540) 293 (19) — 32 — (48) |
For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 634,501 603,147 11,046 8,751 677 346 52,042 39,413 2,690 1,860 1,148 872 1,199 1,083 18 18 57,097 43,246 712 (540) 293 (19) — 32 — (48) |
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| 43,246 | ||
| (540) (19) 32 (48) |
9. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
| Current Deferred |
For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 8,906 9,959 488 208 9,394 10,167 |
For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 8,906 9,959 488 208 9,394 10,167 |
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| 10,167 |
The Company is incorporated in Singapore and is subject to income tax rate of 17% for the six months ended 30 June 2015 (2014: 17%).
Under the law of the People’s Republic of China on Enterprise Income Tax (the “ EIT Law ”), applicable income tax rate of Jiangsu Hengxin Technology Co. Ltd, the Group’s PRC incorporated key subsidiary, in 2015 is 15% (2014: 15%).
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Taxes on profits elsewhere have been calculated at the rates of tax prevailing in the country in which the Group operates.
10. DIVIDENDS
The Company did not recommend or declare any interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014.
11. SHARE CAPITAL
Details of the changes in the Company’s share capital are as follows:
| Share capital — Ordinary Shares Balance as at 31 December 2014 and 30 June 2015 |
No. of shares ’000 388,000 |
RMB’000 295,000 |
S$’000 58,342 |
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In accordance with the memorandum of association and articles of association of the Company, treasury shares are not allowed in the Company.
12. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the Group’s net profit attributable to shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
| Earnings per share_(RMB) — Basic — Diluted Weighted average no. of shares applicable to basic EPS(’000) Weighted average no. of shares based on fully diluted basis(’000)_ |
Group 6 months ended 30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14 (unaudited) (unaudited) 12.7 12.2 12.7 12.2 388,000 388,000 388,000 388,000 |
Group 6 months ended 30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14 (unaudited) (unaudited) 12.7 12.2 12.7 12.2 388,000 388,000 388,000 388,000 |
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| 12.2 | ||
| 388,000 388,000 |
There were no potential dilutive ordinary shares in existence during the period ended 30 June 2014 and 2015.
13. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
During the six months ended 30 June 2015, the Group’s capital expenditure was approximately RMB10.3 million (2014: RMB13.9 million).
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14. TRADE RECEIVABLES
| Trade receivables Allowance for doubtful debts Net Notes receivable Total |
30 June 2015 RMB’000 (unaudited) 644,592 (15,762) 628,830 51,049 679,879 |
31 December 2014 RMB’000 (audited) 569,605 (15,762) 553,843 85,488 639,331 |
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The Group allows credit period of 180 days to its trade customers. The aging of trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful debts presented based on the invoice date at the end of the reporting period is as follows:
| 0 to 180 days 181 to 360 days Over 360 days TRADE PAYABLES Trade payables |
30 June 2015 RMB’000 (unaudited) 597,591 82,288 0 679,879 30 June 2015 RMB’000 (unaudited) 104,126 |
31 December 2014 RMB’000 (audited) 549,759 76,577 12,995 639,331 31 December 2014 RMB’000 (audited) 126,357 |
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15. TRADE PAYABLES
Trade payables comprise amounts outstanding for trade purchases. Payment terms with suppliers are mainly on credit within 90 days from the invoice date. The aging of trade payables and notes payables are as follows:
| 0 to 90 days 91 to 180 days 181 to 360 days Over 360 days |
30 June 2015 RMB’000 (unaudited) 101,103 341 1,938 744 104,126 |
31 December 2014 RMB’000 (audited) 124,414 962 248 733 126,357 |
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16. NET ASSET VALUE
The net asset value per ordinary share of the Group and Company is shown below:
| Net Assets_(RMB’000) Number of ordinary shares(’000) Net Asset Value per ordinary share(RMB)_ |
Group 30-Jun-15 31-Dec-14 (unaudited) (audited) 1,222,673 1,173,481 388,000 388,000 3.15 3.02 |
Company 30-Jun-15 31-Dec-14 (unaudited) (audited) 480,089 484,998 388,000 388,000 1.24 1.25 |
Company 30-Jun-15 31-Dec-14 (unaudited) (audited) 480,089 484,998 388,000 388,000 1.24 1.25 |
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| 1.25 |
17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a) Transactions
During the period, the Group had the following significant transactions with Suzhou Hengli Telecommunications Materials Co. Ltd:
| Materials Co. Ltd: | ||
|---|---|---|
| For the six months ended | ||
| 30 June | ||
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |
| Purchase of raw materials | 11,378 | 5,475 |
(b) Compensation of key management personnel
The remuneration of directors and other members of key management during the period were as follows:
| Short term benefits Retirement benefits scheme contribution Total |
For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 2,959 2,178 63 61 3,022 2,239 |
For the six months ended 30 June 2015 2014 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) 2,959 2,178 63 61 3,022 2,239 |
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| 2,239 |
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18. DONATIONS & CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
| Contracted but not provided for: Property, plant and equipment Donation commitment Total |
As 30 June 2015 RMB’000 8,003 5,500 13,503 |
at 31 December 2014 RMB’000 5,305 6,000 11,305 |
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19. OPERATING LEASE ARRANGEMENTS
As at 30 June 2015, the Group had total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which are payable as follows:
| Within one year In the second to fifth years inclusive |
As 30 June 2015 RMB’000 844 504 1,348 |
at 31 December 2014 RMB’000 715 803 1,518 |
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Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the Group and Company for certain of its office and workshop properties. Leases are negotiated for an average of 1 to 3 years.
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(I) MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Half year performance — Six months ended 30 June 2015
Material changes are explained below:
Revenue
Revenue increased by approximately RMB61.9 million, or approximately 8.6% from approximately RMB723.3 million in the six months ended 30 June 2014 (“ 1H2014 ”) to approximately RMB785.2 million in the six months ended 30 June 2015 (“ 1H2015 ” or the “ Reporting Period ”) due to increased orders for the Group’s products during the Reporting Period.
RF Coaxial Cable
Revenue generated from RF Coaxial Cables increased by approximately RMB1.8 million or approximately 0.3% from approximately RMB530.1 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB531.9 million in 1H2015.
Telecommunication equipment and accessories
Revenue generated from Accessories increased by approximately RMB23.5 million or approximately 13.5% from approximately RMB173.9 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB197.4 million in 1H2015.
Others (HTRC and Antenna)
Revenue generated in this segment increased by approximately RMB36.6 million or approximately 189.6% from approximately RMB19.3 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB55.9 million in 1H2015.
Gross profit margin
The Group achieved an overall gross profit margin of approximately 19.2% in 1H2015 compared to approximately 16.6% in 1H2014. The slide in copper prices during the Reporting Period has generally helped lift gross margins higher. The Group continues to monitor production efficiencies to ensure optimal raw materials and labour utilisation, stringent selection of suppliers in tender biddings to keep costs to a minimum, coupled with efficient use of various resources to keep up with price pressures resulting from keen competition.
Other income
Other income decreased by approximately RMB3.1 million or approximately 51.7% from approximately RMB6.1 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB3.0 million in 1H2015, which is due to lower government grants awarded to the Group’s key subsidiary, Jiangsu Hengxin Technology Co., Ltd. and a foreign exchange gain in 1H2014 compared to a loss in 1H2015.
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Selling and distribution expenses
Selling and distribution expenses increased by approximately RMB7.6 million or approximately 22.0% from approximately RMB34.6 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB42.2 million in 1H2015, which is in line with the Group’s higher sales during the Reporting Period. The reason for the higher rate of increase is two-fold: it is due to bulkier products and shipment of goods to more remote regions within the PRC.
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses increased by approximately RMB6.7 million or approximately 39.9% from approximately RMB16.8 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB23.5 million in 1H2015. This is due to a general increase in expenses during the Reporting Period, of which also includes an increase in payroll costs, depreciation, advertising, amortisation of land and buildings which were purchased in the previous financial year, and an one-time administrative charge with respect to an additional loan obtained during the Reporting Period.
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses increased by approximately RMB9.5 million or approximately 62.5% from approximately RMB15.2 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB24.7 million in 1H2015. The increase is due to higher R&D expenses incurred from continued customer requests for new product specifications during the Reporting Period.
Finance costs
Finance costs increased by approximately RMB2.1 million or approximately 91.3% from approximately RMB2.3 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB4.4 million in 1H2015 due to higher level of borrowings during the Reporting Period.
Profit before income tax
Profit before income tax increased by approximately RMB1.3 million or approximately 2.3% from approximately RMB57.3 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB58.6 million in 1H2015 due to increased revenue during the Reporting Period.
Income tax expense
The Group’s main subsidiary has been subject to an incentive tax rate of 15% as it has been awarded as a high-tech enterprise in the PRC since 2014.
Income tax expense decreased by approximately RMB0.8 million or approximately 7.8% from approximately RMB10.2 million in 1H2014 to approximately RMB9.4 million in 1H2015. This is due to an additional income tax being recognised in 1H2014, which resulted in higher income tax expenses in 1H2014 compared to 1H2015.
Net profit
In view of the above, net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent increased by approximately RMB2.1 million or approximately 4.5% from approximately RMB47.1 million in 1H2014 compared to approximately RMB49.2 million in 1H2015.
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Statement of Financial Position
Material fluctuations of items in the statement of financial position are explained below:
Pledged bank deposits
Pledged bank deposits are used as security for commercial bills used for payment to suppliers and as security for bank borrowings. Pledged bank deposits decreased by approximately RMB2.9 million or approximately 12.7% from approximately RMB22.8 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB19.9 million as at 30 June 2015 mainly due to a repayment of bank loan in which the corresponding security was no longer required.
Trade receivables
Trade receivables increased by approximately RMB40.6 million or approximately 6.4% from approximately RMB639.3 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB679.9 million as at 30 June 2015.
Average trade receivables turnover days are 170 days as at 30 June 2015 compared to 164 days as at 31 December 2014.
Nonetheless, most trade receivables balances are recent sales which are well within the average credit period given to our customers.
For amounts due more than six months and longer, these mainly pertain to final payment (upon project completion) owed by the three main PRC telecom operators. These outstanding balances relate to projects undertaken by these operators which had longer project completion date than as initially anticipated. These operators have been the Group’s long-time customers and the Group has been receiving regular payments from them. In view of the Group’s long-standing dealings with them and the regular receipts it had obtained from these customers, the Group does not foresee any issue in the collection of these receivables.
The Group will endeavour in its collection efforts on the outstanding balances.
Other receivables and prepayments
Other receivables and prepayments increased by approximately RMB22.9 million or approximately 40.6% from approximately RMB56.4 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB79.3 million as at 30 June 2015. The increase is mainly due to an increase in advances made to raw material suppliers and an increase in VAT receivable.
Inventories
Inventories (comprising raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods) increased by approximately RMB20.4 million or approximately 13.3% from approximately RMB153.0 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB173.4 million as at 30 June 2015. The increase is in response to an anticipation of relatively higher orders from customers.
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Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment increased by approximately RMB1.2 million or approximately 0.8% from approximately RMB147.7 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB146.5 million as at 30 June 2015. Depreciation expenses were partially offset by certain asset and equipment additions, accounting for the slight increase.
Short-term bank loans
Short-term bank loans increased by approximately RMB72.0 million or approximately 35.2% from approximately RMB204.8 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB276.8 million as at 30 June 2015 mainly due to an additional loan obtained during the Reporting Period.
Trade payables and Other payables
Trade payables decreased by approximately RMB22.3 million or approximately 17.6% from approximately RMB126.4 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB104.1 million as at 30 June 2015. Payment period to suppliers has broadly been reduced as part of the Group’s negotiations with suppliers to obtain lower raw material pricing, which explains the lower trade payables balance at the end of the Reporting Period.
Other payables have remained largely the same, from approximately RMB33.2 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB32.8 million as at 30 June 2015.
Income tax payable
Income tax payable increased by approximately RMB2.8 million or approximately 82.4% from approximately RMB3.4 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB6.2 million as at 30 June 2015 mainly due to timing differences in the payment of taxes in these periods.
Cash and bank balances
Cash and bank balances increased by approximately RMB22.4 million or approximately 4.8% from approximately RMB469.1 million as at 31 December 2014 to approximately RMB491.5 million as at 30 June 2015 mainly due to an additional loan obtained during the Reporting Period.
(II) LIQUIDITY, FINANCIAL RESOURCES
In addition to its short-term interesting-bearing facilities, the Group generally finances its operations from cash flows generated internally.
The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximizing the return to shareholders through the optimization of debt and equity balance.
The management of the Group monitors capital based on the Group net gearing ratio. The Group net gearing ratio is calculated as net borrowings divided by total equity. Net borrowings are calculated as total short-term loans less cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period.
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| As | at | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June | 31 | December | |
| 2015 | 2014 | ||
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | ||
| (unaudited) | (audited) | ||
| Net cash borrowings | (214,679) | (264,252) | |
| Total equity | 1,222,673 | 1,173,481 | |
| Net debt to equity ratio_(%)_ | (17.56) | (22.52) |
Amount repayable in one year or less, or on demand:
| As at 30 June 2015 | As at 31 December 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Secured | Unsecured | Secured | Unsecured |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | (audited) |
| 91,704 | 185,067 | 19,634 | 185,214 |
As at 30 June 2015, the secured bank borrowing is secured by way of a deposit being pledged with the same bank.
There is no amount repayable after one year.
(III) PROSPECTS (A COMMENTARY AT THE DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS OF THE INDUSTRY IN WHICH THE GROUP OPERATES AND ANY KNOWN FACTORS OR EVENTS THAT MAY AFFECT THE GROUP IN THE NEXT REPORTING PERIOD AND THE NEXT 12 MONTHS)
With the second batch of 4G licences being issued in February 2015, China’s 3 telecom operators are now officially on the 4G bandwagon.
According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China’s mobile Internet traffic totalled approximately 2.05 million Terabytes, a year-on-year increase of approximately 47.1%. As the digital connectivity’s effect in driving commerce continues to be one of the key pillars to China’s economic growth, the Chinese government had, in March 2015, launched an “Internet Plus” action plan that seeks to drive economic growth through the integration of internet with traditional businesses such as manufacturing and agriculture. One of its policy goals is to promote information consumption and raise connection speeds in the coming years through the upgrade of telecommunications infrastructure to boost data streaming ability, especially in remote and rural areas. These policies are expected to have a positive bearing on our Group for the next few years.
Infrastructure development remains a top priority for China’s government. As part of China’s continued plan to raise infrastructure standards, the government will focus investing in rail infrastructure locally, and overseas. In the first half of this financial year, the Group was successfully awarded a tender with one of the railway companies to market its leaky cable series (under our RF Cables products) for use in railway mobile communications infrastructure. In addition, the Group had successfully tendered for mobile communications projects for urban rail transit in two of China’s cities. This is a significant milestone as railway communications is a new domain with a large market potential for the Group and may pave opportunities for future
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railway and urban rail transit construction projects. On the policy front, the government is also encouraging Chinese companies to participate in overseas infrastructure projects, of which the Group hopes to be a part of. We are cautiously optimistic on the positive effects these policies will have on our Group.
The Group has also made strides on the antenna front through the successful tender of its 4G antennas with one of China’s three telecom operators in the first half of this financial year. The deepening of our antenna footprint has also encouraged us to develop into new areas such as camouflage antennas, as the trend of usage is increasingly palpable in urban landscape. The Group anticipates this would eventually be a potentially larger market than traditional antennas. In the first half of this year, we have successfully tendered for a camouflage antenna project in one of China’s provinces with one of the three telecom operators, albeit a small one. Nevertheless, this marks the first time the Group is entering into a new antenna business segment. The Group will continue efforts to grow this business segment.
Sales to overseas market has improved in the first six months over the previous period, increasing approximately 45.7%. Our venture into overseas markets has made some headway with our products being endorsed by various international telecoms equipment vendors, evident from the continued orders from these vendors. Such recognition together with the Group’s consistent product quality has also contributed to the major tenders which were awarded to the Group by large telecoms equipment vendors and telecom operators during the first half of this financial year.
Telecom operators continue to adopt a cautious approach in capital spending within and outside China. The old model of simply adding capacity due to increasing demand would inadvertently increase telecom operators’ capital expenditure. In this aspect, telecom operators have been exploring efficient uses of existing infrastructure and assets, which invariably led to the establishment of the China Communications Facilities Services Corporation Limited, which is a joint venture by China’s 3 telecom operators owning telecom infrastructure assets, to enable resource sharing and lower operating costs.
4G telecommunications require a much higher data capacity and transmission, and this constraint has led to smaller but a larger number of base stations being built but covering a smaller area with higher transmission capacity. These newer base stations adopt smaller sized cables, which have lower selling prices compared to larger cables. However, technology evolvement has also led to other possible alternative products to be used on base stations. The combination of the above elements, coupled with rising competition between telecom operators and telecom equipment suppliers is likely to impose a ceiling on our product margins.
Despite technology evolvement and the industry’s cautious spending, network growth in China continues to be on an expansion phase supported by the growing demands of content-rich data throughput by the relatively robust growth of local 3G/4G mobile subscribers. The Group witnessed growth in demand for its products during this period, albeit an evolving product mix from changes in technology and trends.
Our orders have continued to hold up well during the first six months of this financial period as a result of several successful tenders with major equipment vendors and telecom operators. From the orders received to date, the Group remains optimistic that its results for the current financial year, barring unforeseen circumstances, may perform better compared to the previous financial year.
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Looking ahead, although the telecoms industry particularly in the area of wireless systems remains challenging due to a host of factors such as competition, changing technology and talent retention, the Group remains committed on its efforts to improve and execute its business strategies amidst a new era in mobile communications in China.
Directors’ and Chief Executives’ Interests and Short Positions in Shares and Underlying Shares and Debentures
As at 30 June 2015, the interests and short positions of the directors (the “ Directors ”) and chief executives of the Company in shares and underlying shares and debentures of the Company or its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (the “ SFO ”)), which are required to be notified to the Company and SEHK pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which they are deemed or taken to have under such provisions of the SFO) or which are required to be entered into, as recorded in the register required to be kept by the Company pursuant to Section 352 of Part XV of the SFO, or as otherwise notified to the Company and SEHK pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers (the “ Model Code ”) as set out in Appendix 10 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ Listing Rules ”), were as follows:
Long positions in the Company:
| Approximate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| percentage | |||
| of the | |||
| Number of | Company’s | ||
| ordinary | issued share | ||
| Name of Directors | Capacity and nature of interests | shares held | capital |
| Mr. Cui Wei(1) | Deemed interest and interest | 90,294,662 | 23.27% |
| in controlled corporation | |||
| Ms. Zhang Zhong(2) | Deemed interest and interest | 28,082,525 | 7.24% |
| in controlled corporation |
Notes:
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(1) Mr. Cui Wei beneficially owns the entire issued share capital of Kingever Enterprises Limited (“ Kingever ”), and Kingever in turn holds approximately 23.27% of the total issued shares in the Company.
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(2) Ms. Zhang Zhong beneficially owns the entire issued share capital of Wellahead Holdings Limited (“ Wellahead ”), and Wellahead in turn holds approximately 7.24% of the total issued shares in the Company.
Saved as disclosed above, as at 30 June 2015, none of the Directors and chief executives of the Company nor their associates had or deemed to have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company and its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO), which has been recorded in the register maintained by the Company pursuant to Section 352 of Part XV of the SFO or which has been notified to the Company and SEHK pursuant to the Model Code.
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Substantial Shareholders’ and Other Persons’ Interests in Shares and Underlying Shares
As at 30 June 2015, insofar as in known to the Directors and chief executives of the Company, the following shareholders having interests of 5% or more of the issued share capital of the Company were recorded in the register of interests required to be kept by the Company pursuant to Section 336 of Part XV of the SFO:
Long positions in the Company:
| Approximate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| percentage of | |||
| Number | the Company’s | ||
| Capacity and nature of | of ordinary | issued share | |
| Name of substantial shareholders | interests | shares held | capital |
| Kingever_(Note (a))_ | Registered owner and | 90,294,662 | 23.27% |
| beneficially owned | |||
| Mr. Cui Wei_(Note (a))_ | Deemed interest and interest | 90,294,662 | 23.27% |
| in controlled corporation | |||
| Wellahead_(Note (b))_ | Registered owner and | 28,082,525 | 7.24% |
| beneficially owned | |||
| Ms. Zhang Zhong_(Note (b))_ | Deemed interest and interest | 28,082,525 | 7.24% |
| in controlled corporation |
Notes:
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(a) Kingever is a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, the entire issued share capital of which is beneficially owned by Mr. Cui Wei.
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(b) Wellahead is a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, the entire issued share capital of which is beneficially owned by Ms. Zhang Zhong.
Saved as disclosed above, as at 30 June 2015, no person, other than the Directors or chief executives of the Company, whose interests are set out in the paragraph headed “Directors’ and chief executives’ interests and short positions in shares and underlying shares and debentures” above, has an interest or short position in the shares or underlying shares of the Company that was required to be recorded.
Arrangements to Enable Directors to Acquire Benefits by Means of the Acquisition of Shares and Debentures
Neither at the end of the Reporting Period nor at any time during the Reporting Period did there subsist any arrangement whose object is to enable the Directors of the Company to acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of shares or debentures in the Company or any other body corporate.
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(IV) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
1. Audit Committee
The Company’s audit committee members are Mr. Tam Chi Kwan Michael, Mr. Cui Wei, Dr. Li Jun, Mr. Pu Hong and Ms. Zhang Zhong. The audit committee, which is chaired by Mr. Tam Chi Kwan Michael, has reviewed the unaudited interim results of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
2. Compliance with Corporate Governance Code
The Company has complied with all the code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix 14 to the Listing Rules for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
3. Compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers
The Board confirms, having made specific enquiries with all directors of the Company that during the six months ended 30 June 2015, all the directors have complied with the required standards of the Model Code as set out in Appendix 10 of the Listing Rules.
4. Dividends
No dividend has been recommended by the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
5. Review of financial results
The consolidated interim results of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2015 have not been audited or reviewed by the Company’s auditors.
6. Purchase, Sales or Redemption of the Company’s Securities
For the six months ended 30 June 2015, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries had purchased, sold or redeemed any of the securities of the Company.
7. Disclosure on the Website of the Exchanges
This report shall be published on the websites of SGX-ST (http://www.sgx.com), SEHK (http://www.hkex.com.hk) and on the Company’s website (http://www.hengxin.com.sg).
SHARE OPTION SCHEME
Reference is made to the Company’s annual report for the year ended 31 December 2014 published by the Company on 20 March 2015.
The Company adopted a share option scheme (the “ Share Option Scheme ”) on 27 October 2010, as approved by its shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting held on the same date. The Share Option Scheme is valid and effective for a period of 10 years from 27 October 2010. It is a share incentive scheme and is established to provide the people and the parties working for the interests of the Group with an opportunity to obtain an equity interest in the Company, thus linking their interests with the Group’s interest and providing them with an incentive to work better for the interest of the Group. Pursuant to the Share Option Scheme, the Board may, at its discretion, offer to grant an option to all Directors (whether executive or non-executive and whether independent or not), any employee (whether full time or part time) of the Group (whether on an employment or contractual
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or honorary basis and whether paid or unpaid), who in the absolute opinion of the remuneration committee of the Company (the “ Remuneration Committee ”), have contributed to the Group. An option granted under the Share Option Scheme entitles the option holder to subscribe for a specific number of new ordinary shares in the Company.
The Share Option Scheme is administered by the Remuneration Committee which comprises:
Dr. Li Jun (Chairman) (appointed on 6 March 2015) Cui Wei Zhang Zhong Tam Chi Kwan Michael Pu Hong (appointed on 6 March 2015) Tay Ah Kong Bernard (up to 6 March 2015) Chee Teck Kwong Patrick (up to 6 March 2015)
The total number of the shares which may be issued upon exercise of all options to be granted under the Share Option Scheme and any other schemes must not in aggregate exceed 10% of the shares of the Company in issue on 27 October 2010 (i.e. 33,600,000 shares), representing approximately 8.60% of the total number of the issued shares of the Company as at 31 December 2014.
The total number of the shares issued and to be issued upon exercise of the options granted under the Share Option Scheme to any eligible participants (including exercised, cancelled and outstanding options) in any 12-month period must not exceed 1% of the shares of the Company in issue, unless approved by the shareholders of the Company in general meeting at which the relevant participant and his/her associates shall abstain from voting.
Pursuant to the Share Option Scheme, the option has an exercise price* per share determined with reference to the market price of the shares at the time of grant of the option. The consideration for the grant of an option is S$1.00, payable to the Company within 28 days from the offer date (or such other period as the Remuneration Committee may determine). Options granted with the exercise price set at the market price shall only be exercised after the first anniversary but before the tenth anniversary of the date of grant of that option. The shares under option may be exercised in whole or in part on the payment of the relevant exercise price (provided that an option may be exercised in part only in respect of a board lot or any integral multiple thereof). Options granted will lapse when the option holder ceases to be a full-time employee of the Company or any company of the Group subject to certain exceptions at the discretion of the Remuneration Committee.
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exercise price or subscription price shall be at least the highest of:
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(i) the closing price of the shares as stated in the daily quotation sheet issued by SEHK or SGX-ST (whichever is higher) on the offer date, which must be a business day; and
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(ii) the average closing price of the shares as stated in the daily quotation sheet issued by SEHK or SGX-ST for the five consecutive business days immediately preceding the offer date (whichever is higher).
There were no unissued shares of the Company under options granted pursuant to the Share Option Scheme.
During the financial year ended 31 December 2014 and the six months ended 30 June 2015, no options to take up unissued shares of any subsidiary were granted and there were no shares of any subsidiary issued by virtue of the exercise of an option to take up unissued shares.
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At the end of the financial year ended 31 December 2014 and the six months ended 30 June 2015, there were no unissued shares of any subsidiary under option.
By Order of the Board Hengxin Technology Ltd. Cui Genxiang Executive Chairman
19 August 2015
As at the date of this report, the executive directors of the Company are Mr. Cui Genxiang and Mr. Xu Guoqiang; the non-executive directors of the Company are Mr. Cui Wei and Ms. Zhang Zhong; and the independent non-executive directors of the Company are Mr. Tam Chi Kwan Michael, Dr. Li Jun and Mr. Pu Hong.
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