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Hephaestus Holdings Limited — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2021
Jun 29, 2021
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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UNION ASIA ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS LTD
萬亞企業控股有限公司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8173)
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an annual general meeting (the "AGM") of Union Asia Enterprise Holdings Limited (the "Company") will be held at 120 function room, 3/F, Nina Hotel Kowloon East, 38 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong on Monday, 9 August 2021 at 3:00 p.m., for the following purposes:
ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS
- To receive, consider and adopt the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries and the reports of the directors (the "Directors") and auditor of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.
- (a) To re-elect Mr. Chan Norman Enrique as executive Director;
(b) To re-elect Mr. Lee Alex Kam-fai as executive Director; and
(c) To authorise the board of Directors to fix the Directors' remuneration. - To re-appoint RSM Hong Kong as the auditors of the Company and to authorise the board of Directors to fix their remuneration.
- To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolution as ordinary resolution:
"THAT:
(a) subject to paragraph (c) below, pursuant to the Rules (the "GEM Listing Rules") Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM operated by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange"), the exercise by the Directors during the Relevant Period (as defined below) of all the powers of the Company to allot, issue and deal with unissued shares of the Company (the "Shares") and to make or grant offers, agreements and options (including warrants, bonds and
debentures convertible into shares of the Company), which might require the exercise of such powers be and the same is hereby generally and unconditionally approved;
(b) the approval in paragraph (a) above shall authorise the Directors during the Relevant Period to make or grant offers, agreements and options (including warrants, bonds and debentures convertible into shares of the Company), which might require the exercise of such powers after the end of the Relevant Period;
(c) the aggregate number of Shares allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted (whether pursuant to options or otherwise) by the Directors pursuant to the approval in paragraph (a) above, otherwise than pursuant to (i) a Rights Issue (as defined below); or (ii) the exercise of any options granted under a share option scheme of the Company; or (iii) any scrip dividend or similar arrangement providing for the allotment and 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 in force from time to time; or (iv) any issue of Shares upon the exercise of rights of subscription or conversion under the terms of any warrants of the Company or any securities which are convertible into Shares, shall not exceed the aggregate of:
(aa) 20 per cent. of the total number of issued Shares on the date of the passing of this resolution; and
(bb) (if the Directors are so authorised by a separate ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the Company) the number of issued Shares repurchased by the Company subsequent to the passing of this resolution (up to a maximum equivalent to 10 per cent. of the total number of issued Shares on the date of the passing of resolution no. 5),
and the authority pursuant to paragraph (a) of this resolution shall be limited accordingly; and
(d) for the purposes of this resolution:
“Relevant Period” means the period from the date of the passing of this resolution until whichever is the earliest of:
(i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;
(ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the articles of association of the Company, the Companies Law (Revised) of the Cayman Islands or any other applicable laws of the Cayman Islands to be held; and
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(iii) the passing of an ordinary resolution by the shareholders of the Company in general meeting prior to the next annual general meeting of the Company revoking or varying the authority given to the Directors by this resolution.
“Rights Issue” means an offer of Shares, or offer or issue of warrants, options or other securities giving rights to subscribe for Shares open for a period fixed by the Directors to holders of Shares on the register on a fixed record date in proportion to their then holdings of Shares (subject to such exclusion or other arrangements as the Directors 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, or the expense or delay which may be involved in determining the existence or extent of any restrictions or obligations under the laws of, or the requirements of, any jurisdiction applicable to the Company, or any recognised regulatory body or any stock exchange applicable to the Company).
- To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolution as ordinary resolution:
“THAT:
(a) subject to paragraph (b) of this resolution, the exercise by the Directors during the Relevant Period (as defined below) of all powers of the Company to repurchase the Shares on the Stock Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the Shares may be listed and recognised by the Securities and Futures Commission and the Stock Exchange for such purpose under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-backs, and otherwise in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Futures Commission, the Stock Exchange, the Companies Law and all other applicable laws in this regard, be and the same is hereby generally and unconditionally approved;
(b) the total number of Shares which may be repurchased by the Company pursuant to the approval in paragraph (a) of this resolution during the Relevant Period shall not exceed 10 per cent. of the total number of issued Shares as at the date of the passing of this resolution and the authority pursuant to paragraph (a) of this resolution shall be limited accordingly; and
(c) for the purposes of this resolution,
“Relevant Period” means the period from the date of the passing of this resolution until whichever is the earliest of:
(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 of association of the Company, the Companies Law (Revised) of the Cayman Islands or any other applicable laws of the Cayman Islands to be held; and
(iii) the passing of an ordinary resolution by the shareholders of the Company in general meeting prior to the next annual general meeting of the Company revoking or varying the authority given to the Directors by this resolution.
- To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolution as ordinary resolution:
“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 an amount representing the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company repurchased by the Company under the authority granted pursuant to resolution numbered 5 above, provided that such amount shall not exceed 10% of the total number of the issued Shares of the Company as at the date of passing of this resolution.”
By order of the Board
Union Asia Enterprise Holdings Limited
Chan Norman Enrique
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Hong Kong, 29 June 2021
Registered office:
Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive
P.O. Box 2681
Grand Cayman KY1-1111
Cayman Islands
Head office and principal place of business in Hong Kong:
Flat A-G, 15/F
15 Chong Yip Street
Kwun Tong
Kowloon
Hong Kong
As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprised two executive Directors, Mr. Chan Norman Enrique and Mr. Lee Alex Kam-fai and three independent non-executive Directors, Mr. Kwong U Hoi Andrew, Mr. Wong Jonathan and Mr. Chi Chi Hung Kenneth.
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This announcement, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the information contained in this announcement 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 announcement misleading.
This announcement will remain on the website of the GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited at www.hkgem.com on the “Latest Listed Company Information” page for at least 7 days from the date of its posting and on the website of the Company at www.unionasiahk.com.
Notes:
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A member entitled to attend and vote at the AGM, is entitled to appoint a proxy or more than one proxy (for member holding two or more Shares) to attend and vote in his/her stead. A proxy need not be a member of the Company.
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In the case of joint holders of a Share, and any one of such joint holders may vote, either in person or by proxy, in respect of such Share as if he were solely entitled thereto, but if more than one of such joint holders be present at the meeting, the vote of the senior who tenders a vote, whether in person or by proxy, will be accepted to the exclusion of the vote(s) of the other joint holder(s), and for this purpose, seniority will be determined by the order in which the names stand in the register of members of the Company in respect of the relevant joint holding.
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To be valid, a form of proxy, together with the power of attorney or other authority (if any) under which it is signed or a notarially certified copy of that power of attorney or authority must be deposited with the Company’s share registrar and transfer office in Hong Kong, Union Registrars Limited, at Suites 3301–04, 33/F., Two Chinachem Exchange Square, 338 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the AGM or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be), and in default thereof the form of proxy shall not be treated as valid.
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With respect to resolution numbered 2 of this notice, details of the retiring Directors standing for re-election are set out in the circular of the Company dated 29 June 2021.
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For the purpose of determining shareholders’ entitlements to attend and vote at the AGM, the transfer books and the register of members of the Company will be closed from Tuesday, 3 August 2021 to Monday, 9 August 2021 (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of Shares will be effected. In order to establish the right to attend and vote at the AGM, all transfers, accompanied by the relevant share certificates, must be lodged with the Company’s share registrar and transfer office in Hong Kong, Union Registrars Limited, at Suites 3301–04, 33/F., Two Chinachem Exchange Square, 338 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong for registration no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 2 August 2021.
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If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or a “black” rainstorm warning or extreme conditions caused by super typhoons is in effect in Hong Kong any time after 12:00 noon on the date of the AGM, the meeting will be postponed. The Company will post an announcement on the websites of the Company at www.unionasiahk.com and the GEM website at www.hkgem.com to notify shareholders of the date, time and venue of the rescheduled meeting.
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Due to the recent development of the epidemic caused by novel coronavirus pneumonia (“COVID-19”), to comply with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Chapter 599G of the Laws of Hong Kong) (the “Regulation”) and to safeguard the health and safety of Shareholders who might be attending the AGM in person, the Company will also implement the following measures at the AGM:
(a) Compulsory temperature screening/checks will be carried out on every attendee at the entrance of 120 function room, 3/F, Nina Hotel Kowloon East, 38 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong (“AGM Venue”). Any person with a body temperature of over 37.3 degrees Celsius or is exhibiting flu-like symptoms may be denied entry into the AGM Venue and be requested to leave the AGM Venue. Please note that any person who is subject to health quarantine prescribed by the Hong Kong Government or self-quarantine in relation to COVID-19, or has close contact with any person under quarantine will not be admitted to the AGM Venue.
(b) Every attendee will be required to submit a completed health declaration form prior to entry into the AGM Venue. Please note that the health declaration form will be available for your completion and signing at the entrance of the AGM Venue.
(c) Every attendee will be required to wear a face mask throughout the AGM and sit at a distance from other attendees. Please note that no masks will be provided at the AGM Venue and the attendees should wear their own masks.
(d) Every attendee will be assigned a designated seat at the time of registration to ensure appropriate social distancing. The number of seats in the AGM Venue will be limited to ensure social distancing. In order to comply with the Regulation, the Company may limit the number of attendees at the AGM as may be necessary to avoid over-crowding and possibly not all attendees could be accommodated.
(e) Any attendee who declines any of the abovementioned measures or cooperate with hotel or Company staff will be refused admission to the AGM Venue.
(f) No gifts, refreshments or drinks will be provided to attendees at the AGM.
(g) Any other additional precautionary measures in accordance with the prevailing requirements or guidelines of the Hong Kong Government and/or regulatory authorities, or as considered appropriate in light of the development of the COVID-19.
Attendees are in addition requested to observe and practise good personal hygiene at all times. To the extent permitted by law, the Company reserves the right to deny entry into the AGM Venue or require any person to leave the AGM Venue so as to ensure the health and safety of the attendees at the AGM.
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Voting by proxy in advance of the AGM: The Company does not in any way wish to diminish the opportunity available to Shareholders to exercise their rights and to vote, but is conscious of the pressing need to protect Shareholders from possible exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the health and safety of Shareholders, the Company reiterates that Shareholders are strongly encouraged to exercise their right to vote at the AGM by appointing the Chairman of the AGM as their proxy instead of attending the AGM in person. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude Shareholders from attending and voting in person at the AGM or any adjournment thereof should they subsequently so wish.
Shareholders are reminded that physical attendance is not necessary for the purpose of exercising Shareholders' rights. They are strongly encouraged to exercise their rights and indicate how they would like the proxy to vote on their behalf by submitting a form of proxy to appoint the Chairman of the AGM as their proxy for voting. The Company would like to further remind the shareholders that they should carefully consider the risks of attending the AGM, taking into account of their own personal circumstances.
Appointment of proxy by non-registered shareholders: non-registered shareholders whose Shares are held through banks, brokers, custodians or the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited are strongly encouraged to consult directly with their banks or brokers or custodians (as the case may be) to assist them in the appointment of proxy.
Due to the constantly evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation in Hong Kong, the Company may implement additional measures which will be announced closer to the date of the AGM. Shareholders should check the Company's website at www.unionasiahk.com or the website of the Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk for further announcements and updates on the AGM arrangements.
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