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Hing Ming Holdings Limited — Capital/Financing Update 2021
Sep 24, 2021
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Capital/Financing Update
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ Stock Exchange ”) take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, 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 announcement.
HING MING HOLDINGS LIMITED 興銘控股有限公司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8425)
DISCLOSEABLE TRANSACTION IN RELATION TO ACQUISITION OF MACHINERY
THE ACQUISITION
On 24 September 2021, the Purchaser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into the Agreement with the Vendor, for the acquisition of the Machines at the total consideration of EUR1,380,000 (equivalent to approximately HKD12,618,900).
LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS
As the applicable percentage ratios (as defined under the GEM Listing Rules) in respect of the Acquisition are above 5% but less than 25%, the Disposal constitutes a discloseable transaction for the Company and is subject to notification and announcement requirements under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rules.
On 24 September 2021, the Purchaser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into the Agreement with the Vendor, for the acquisition of the Machines at the total consideration of EUR1,380,000 (equivalent to approximately HKD12,618,900).
THE AGREEMENT
Date: 24 September 2021
Parties involved:
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(i) Purchaser: The Company who currently owns 100% direct equity interests.
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(ii) Vendor: An individual who, to the best of the Directors’ knowledge, information and belief having made all reasonable enquiries, is an independent third party not connected with the Company or its connected persons.
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Assets to be acquired:
Two units of Machines
Basis of determination of consideration of the subject assets:
The consideration was determined after arm’s length negotiations between the parties with reference to (a) the prevailing market value of the machines of similar size of output and age; and (b) the prevailing market conditions.
Consideration:
The consideration for the Acquisition is EUR1,380,000 (equivalent to approximately HKD12,618,900) which will be satisfied by cash. The payment terms are as follows:
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(1) 20% of the consideration, being EUR276,000 (equivalent to approximately HKD2,523,800) shall be payable at the signature of the Agreement; and
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(2) 80% of the consideration, being EUR1,104,000 (equivalent to approximately HKD10,095,100) shall be payable upon presentation of copy of bill of lading or after delivery at site.
The consideration will be funded by the Group’s internal resources, and banking facilities.
Completion:
The expected delivery dates of the Machines are on 45 days and four months from down payment date.
INFORMATION ON THE VENDOR
Crane World (HK) Limited, as the Vendor, is a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liabilities. The principal business activity of the Vendor is trading and rental of construction equipment.
To the best of the knowledge, information and belief of the Directors and having made all reasonable enquiries, the Vendor (including its ultimate beneficial owner) is an independent third party not connected with the Company or its connected persons (as defined under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “GEM Listing Rules”)).
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REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE ACQUISITION
The principal business activity of the Company is investment holding. The Group is principally engaged in (i) providing rental services of temporary suspended working platforms and other equipment, mainly including tower cranes and generators; and (ii) trading of equipment and spare parts, mainly including permanent suspended working platforms, motors and wire rope.
The Acquisition is a part of the capital investment which will enable the Group to expand its rental service of tower cranes and to meet the increasing demand for building construction projects in Hong Kong. The Directors are of the view that the terms of the Agreement are fair and reasonable and on normal commercial terms and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS
As the applicable percentage ratios (as defined under the GEM Listing Rules) in respect of the Acquisition are above 5% but less than 25%, the Disposal constitutes a discloseable transaction for the Company and is subject to notification and announcement requirements under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rules.
DEFINITIONS
In this announcement, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
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“Acquisition” the acquisition of the Machines by the Purchaser pursuant to the terms of the Agreement
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“Agreement” the agreement entered into between the Vendor and the Purchaser on 24 September 2021 for the sale and purchase of the Machines
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“Board” the board of Directors of the Company “Company” Hing Ming Holdings Limited (興銘控股有限公司), a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and the shares of which are listed on the GEM Board of the Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 8425)
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“connected person(s)” has the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing Rules “Director(s)” the director(s) of the Company “EUR” Euro, the lawful currency of European Union “GEM Listing Rules” the GEM Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
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“Group” the Company and its subsidiaries
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“Hong Kong” the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC “HKD” Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong “Machines” Tower cranes “Purchaser” Hing Ming Equipment Company Limited (興銘設備有限公司) a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company “Shareholders” shareholders of the Company “Stock Exchange” The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited “Vendor” The Vendor is a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability. The principal business activity of the Vendor is trading and rental of construction equipment.
For illustration purposes in the announcement, the amounts in EUR were translated into HKD at the rate of EUR1 = HKD9.1441. Such exchange rate has been used, where applicable, for the purpose of illustration only and do not constitute a representation that any amounts were or may have been exchanged at this or any other rates or at all.
By Order of the Board Hing Ming Holdings Limited Tang Hing Keung Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Hong Kong, 24 September 2021
As at the date of this announcement, the executive Directors are Mr. Tang Hing Keung (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Ms. Woo Lan Ying (Vice Chairman) and Mr. Tang Ming Hei; the non-executive Directors are Ms. Au Fung Yee and Mr. Au Lop Wah Edmond; and the independent non-executive Directors are Mr. Kwan Woon Man Boris, Mr. Chiu Chi Wing, Ms. Li Kai Lai Miranda and Mr. Yeung Chi Fai.
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 “Latest Listed Company Information” page of the GEM website at www.hkgem. com for at least 7 days from the date of its publication. This announcement will also be published on the website of the Company at www.hing-ming.com.
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