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hmvod Limited — Annual Report 2007
Jun 29, 2007
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Tai Shing International (Holdings) Limited 泰盛國際(控股)有限公司 *
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8103)
FINAL RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007
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This announcement, for which the directors of Tai Shing International (Holdings) Limited collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the GEM of the Stock Exchange for the purpose of given information with regard to Tai Shing International (Holdings) Limited. The directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and belief:– (1) the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading; (2) there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement in this announcement misleading; and (3) all opinions expressed in this announcement have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and are founded on bases and assumptions that are fair and reasonable.
* For identification purpose only
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RESULTS
The board of directors (the “Board”) of Tai Shing International (Holdings) Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to present the audited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Group”) for the year ended 31 March 2007, together with the audited comparative figures for the corresponding year in 2006.
Consolidated Income Statement
For the year ended 31 March 2007
| Note Continuing operations: Turnover 3 Cost of services and merchandise sold Gross profit Other income 5 Selling expenses General and administrative expenses Other expenses 6 (Loss)/Profit from operations Finance costs 7 (Loss)/Profit before tax Income tax 8 (Loss)/Profit for the year from continuing operations Discontinued operation: Profit for the year from discontinued operation 9 (Loss)/Profit for the year 10 |
2007 HK$’000 64,706 (52,981) 11,725 6,896 (6,604) (10,035) (4,066) (2,084) — (2,084) (380) (2,464) — (2,464) |
2006 HK$’000 72,556 (55,233) 17,323 18,574 (7,261) (10,171) (3,642) 14,823 (64) 14,759 (333) 14,426 129 14,555 |
|---|---|---|
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Consolidated Income Statement (cont’d)
For the year ended 31 March 2007
| Note Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company Minority interests (Loss)/Earnings per share 11 From continuing and discontinued operations: Basic Diluted From continuing operations: Basic Diluted |
2007 HK$’000 (2,464) — (2,464) (2.7) HK cents N/A (2.7) HK cents N/A |
2006 HK$’000 11,441 3,114 |
|---|---|---|
| 14,555 | ||
| 14.6 HK cents | ||
| N/A | ||
| 14.4 HK cents | ||
| N/A |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
At 31 March 2007
| Note Non-current assets Fixed assets Intangible asset Current assets Inventories Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Gross amounts due from customers for contract work Trade and other receivables 12 Tax recoverable Pledged bank deposits Bank and cash balances Current liabilities Gross amounts due to customers for contract work Trade and other payables 13 Receipts in advance Warranty provision Amount due to a substantial shareholder Tax payable Net current assets NET ASSETS Capital and reserves Share capital Reserves EQUITY |
2007 HK$’000 6,894 2,804 9,698 181 328 14,076 35,916 228 926 10,146 61,801 8,171 31,957 2,149 858 4,028 — 47,163 14,638 24,336 4,550 19,786 24,336 |
2006 HK$’000 7,489 — |
|---|---|---|
| 7,489 | ||
| 140 1,727 14,255 42,845 115 3,045 4,796 |
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| 66,923 | ||
| 153 33,677 3,767 283 11,428 1 |
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| 49,309 | ||
| 17,614 | ||
| 25,103 | ||
| 4,550 20,553 |
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| 25,103 |
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 March 2007
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
| At 1 April 2005 Translation differences and net income recognised directly in equity Profit for the year Total recognised income and expense for the year Transfer Reserve realised upon disposal of subsidiaries Acquisition of minority interests in subsidiaries Issue of shares At 31 March 2006 and at 1 April 2006 Translation differences and net income recognised directly in equity Loss for the year Total recognised income and expense for the year Transfer At 31 March 2007 |
Share capital HK$’000 3,755 — — — — — — 795 4,550 — — — — 4,550 |
Share premium HK$’000 Note (a) 12,270 — — — — — — 1,779 14,049 — — — — 14,049 |
General reserve HK$’000 Note (b) — — — — 466 — — — 466 — — — 758 1,224 |
Capital reserve HK$’000 Note (c) 1,200 — — — — — — — 1,200 — — — — 1,200 |
Foreign currency Accumulated translation (losses)/ reserve profits HK$’000 HK$’000 Note (d) (763) (6,372) 228 — — 11,441 228 11,441 — (466) 770 — — — — — 235 4,603 1,697 — — (2,464) 1,697 (2,464) — (758) 1,932 1,381 |
Sub-total HK$’000 10,090 228 11,441 11,669 — 770 — 2,574 25,103 1,697 (2,464) (767) — 24,336 |
Minority interests HK$’000 14,892 306 3,114 3,420 — — (18,312) — — — — — — — |
Total HK$’000 24,982 534 14,555 15,089 — 770 (18,312) 2,574 25,103 1,697 (2,464) (767) — 24,336 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Note:
(a) Share premium
Under the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands, the funds in the share premium account are distributable to the shareholders of the Company provided that immediately following the date on which the dividend is proposed to be distributed, the Company will be in a position to pay off its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business.
(b) General reserve
According to the relevant rules and regulations of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), the Group’s subsidiary in the PRC should allocate part of its profit after tax to general reserve, which can be used for making good losses and to convert into paid-up capital.
(c) Capital reserve
The capital reserve represents waiver of amount due to a shareholder of the Company during the year ended 31 March 2003. As the waived amount is in substance equivalent to a capital contribution to the Company, hence, it was accounted for as capital reserve.
(d) Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and the applicable disclosures required by the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the GEM of the Stock Exchange and by the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except that financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried at their fair values.
2. ADOPTION OF NEW AND REVISED HONG KONG FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
In the current year, the Group has adopted all the new and revised HKFRSs that are relevant to its operations and effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2006. HKFRSs comprise all applicable individual Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards; Hong Kong Accounting Standards; and Interpretations. The adoption of these new and revised HKFRSs did not result in substantial changes to the Group’s accounting polices and amounts reported for the current year and prior years.
The Group has not applied the new HKFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective. The application of these new HKFRSs will not have material impact on the financial statements of the Group.
3. TURNOVER
An analysis of the Group’s turnover for the year are as follows:
| Continuing operations Systems development Professional service fees Software and hardware products Discontinued operation Training fees |
2007 HK$’000 60,985 3,721 — 64,706 — 64,706 |
2006 HK$’000 61,220 11,078 258 |
|---|---|---|
| 72,556 191 |
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| 72,747 |
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4. SEGMENT INFORMATION
- (a) Primary reporting format - business segments
During the year ended 31 March 2007, the Group has reorganised its operational structure and has classified its operations into the following continuing business segments:
– Systems development Provision of systems development, maintenance and installation as well as consulting services Professional services – Provision of information technology engineering and technical support services – Software and hardware products Sales of computer software and hardware products
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4. SEGMENT INFORMATION (cont’d)
(a) Primary reporting format - business segments (cont’d)
| Systems development 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 Revenue from external customers 60,985 61,220 Segment results 1,745 2,270 Interest income Unallocated income and expenses Finance costs Income tax (Loss)/Profit for the year Assets Segment assets 55,103 58,511 Unallocated assets Total assets Liabilities Segment liabilities 29,682 27,722 Unallocated liabilities Total liabilities Other information Capital expenditure 3,653 749 Unallocated capital expenditure Depreciation 796 852 Unallocated depreciation Loss on disposal of fixed assets 57 200 Unallocated loss on disposal of fixed assets Allowance for trade and other receivables 3,902 3,064 Unallocated allowance for trade and other receivables |
Continuing operations | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 3,721 11,078 1,497 3,951 3,563 9,099 939 218 149 132 120 130 10 35 — 525 |
Software and hardware products 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 — 258 — 252 — — — — — — — — — — — — |
(b) Secondary reporting format - geographical segments
For the years ended 31 March 2007 and 2006, over 90% of the Group’s revenue and assets are derived from customers and operations based in the PRC and accordingly, no further analysis of the Group’s geographical segments is disclosed.
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5. OTHER INCOME
| Gain on disposal of subsidiaries Gain on acquisition of minority interests in subsidiaries Gain on disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Fair value gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Value added tax refund_(note)_ Write back of allowance for trade receivables Write back of allowance for other receivables Waiver of debt Interest income Sundry income |
2007 HK$’000 — — 405 12 4,089 63 1,960 — 116 251 6,896 |
2006 HK$’000 3,252 9,168 1,294 — 4,499 — — 239 72 50 |
|---|---|---|
| 18,574 |
Note: A tax concession has been granted by the PRC tax authorities to the Company’s subsidiary, Beijing Tongfang for the sales of certain self-developed computer software products. Under this concession, Beijing Tongfang is entitled to a refund of value added tax paid in excess of an effective rate of 3%. The amount of value added tax refund is recognised as other income.
6. OTHER EXPENSES
| Allowance for trade receivables Allowance for other receivables Fair value losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |
2007 HK$’000 3,180 886 — 4,066 |
2006 HK$’000 1,723 1,866 53 |
|---|---|---|
| 3,642 |
7. FINANCE COSTS
Finance costs represented interest on bank loans in previous year.
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8. INCOME TAX
| Income tax in the income statement represents: Current tax PRC Enterprise Income Tax Under/(Over)-provision in previous years Hong Kong Profits Tax PRC Enterprise Income Tax |
2007 HK$’000 375 — 5 5 380 |
2006 HK$’000 441 183 (291) (108) 333 |
|---|---|---|
No provision for Hong Kong Profits Tax is required since the Group has no assessable profit for the year.
Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, Beijing Tongfang is subject to PRC Enterprise Income Tax at a rate of 15% on its taxable income and is granted a 50% relief, which is effective from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2006 (“Tax Holidays”). After the Tax Holidays, Beijing Tongfang is subject to a preferential Enterprise Income Tax rate of 10% which is effective from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2009, as it is qualified as an advanced technology enterprise.
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9. DISCONTINUED OPERATION
On 24 January 2006, the Group entered into a sale and purchase agreement to dispose of its entire 100% equity interest in Absolute Great Technology Limited (“Absolute Great”) at a consideration of HK$10,000. Absolute Great together with its subsidiaries was engaged in the provision of systems development, technical support and training services. The disposal was completed on 26 January 2006. As Absolute Great carried out all of the Group’s training service, upon completion of the disposal of Absolute Great, the Group discontinued its business of training service.
The results of the discontinued operation for the period from 1 April 2005 to 26 January 2006 are as follows:
| Period ended | |
|---|---|
| 26 January 2006 | |
| HK$’000 | |
| Turnover | 191 |
| Cost of services | (62) |
| Profit before tax | 129 |
| Income tax | — |
| Profit for the period | 129 |
The discontinued operation did not have a significant impact on the Group’s cash flows for the prior year.
No tax charge or credit arose in respect of the discontinued operation.
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10. (LOSS)/PROFIT FOR THE YEAR
The Group’s (loss)/profit for the year is stated after charging the following:
| Auditor‘s remuneration – Audit Current year Over-provision in previous years – Others Depreciation Loss on disposal of fixed assets Net foreign exchange losses Operating lease charges in respect of land and buildings Research and development expenditure Staff costs (excluding directors’ emoluments) Wages, salaries and other benefits Retirement benefits scheme contributions |
2007 HK$’000 |
2007 HK$’000 |
2007 HK$’000 |
2006 HK$’000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 — |
680 (50) |
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| 800 160 960 1,899 73 6 2,278 499 |
630 — 630 2,073 740 — 2,043 101 |
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| 17,535 1,209 |
18,867 1,219 |
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| 18,744 | 20,086 |
11. (LOSS)/EARNINGS PER SHARE
- (a) Basic (loss)/earnings per share
From continuing and discontinued operations
The calculation of basic (loss)/earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the Company is based on the loss attributable to equity holders of the Company of approximately HK$2,464,000 (2006: profit of approximately HK$11,441,000) and the weighted average number of 90,995,000 (2006: 78,587,740) ordinary shares in issue during the year.
From continuing operations
The calculation of basic (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to equity holders of the Company is based on the loss attributable to equity holders of the Company of approximately HK$2,464,000 (2006: profit of approximately HK$11,312,000) and the weighted average number of 90,995,000 (2006: 78,587,740) ordinary shares in issue during the year.
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11. (LOSS)/EARNINGS PER SHARE (cont’d)
(a) Basic (loss)/earnings per share (cont’d)
From discontinued operation
Basic earnings per share for discontinued operation in the prior year was 0.2 HK cents per share based on the profit for the prior year from discontinued operation of approximately HK$129,000 and the weighted average number of 78,587,740 ordinary shares in issue during the prior year.
(b) Diluted (loss)/earnings per share
There were no dilutive potential shares in issue during the years ended 31 March 2007 and 2006. Accordingly, no diluted (loss)/earnings per share has been presented.
12. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| Trade receivables Retention receivables Prepayments, deposits and other receivables |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 20,718 23,239 4,905 2,590 10,293 17,016 35,916 42,845 |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 20,718 23,239 4,905 2,590 10,293 17,016 35,916 42,845 |
|---|---|---|
| 42,845 |
Trade receivables are due for settlement in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements with the customers. Trade debtors with balances that are more than 9 months overdue are requested to settle all outstanding balances before any further credit is granted.
An aged analysis of trade receivables, net of allowances is as follows:
| 0-30 days 31-90 days Over 90 days |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 2,585 125 1,310 1,216 16,823 21,898 20,718 23,239 |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 2,585 125 1,310 1,216 16,823 21,898 20,718 23,239 |
|---|---|---|
| 23,239 |
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13. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
| Trade payables Other payables |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 12,730 9,881 19,227 23,796 31,957 33,677 |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 12,730 9,881 19,227 23,796 31,957 33,677 |
|---|---|---|
| 33,677 |
An aged analysis of trade payables is as follows:
| 0-30 days 31-90 days Over 90 days |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 829 276 189 624 11,712 8,981 12,730 9,881 |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 829 276 189 624 11,712 8,981 12,730 9,881 |
|---|---|---|
| 9,881 |
Included in other payables are amounts in total of approximately HK$236,000 (2006: HK$366,000) representing accrued directors’ fees due to the Company’s directors.
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Chairman’s Statement
BUSINESS REVIEW
During the year under review, the Group recorded a consolidated turnover of approximately HK$64.7 million which represented a decrease of approximately 11% as compared with the comparative figure of the corresponding year in 2006 and a decrease of approximately 1% as compare with the turnover for the nine months to 31 December 2006. The decrease is due to the revision downward of confirmable progress made in a number of projects undertaken by Beijing Tongfang.
Beijing Tongfang is principally engaged in research, development and provision of integrated management information system for power plants and for banks. During the period under review, contracts completed included management information system provided to Bei Bu Wan Power Generation Co. Ltd, GD Power Development Co. Ltd, Guangzhou Zhu Jiang LNG Power Generation Co. Ltd, and Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Despite suffering a small set back in 2006/07, I am confident that the Company will rebound and benefit from the construction of power plants in the PRC in 2007/08.
I would like to thank the Board of Directors and all the Company’s employees for their contribution and dedication in building the Company as a leading software house for the power industry in the PRC.
Management Discussion and Analysis
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
During the year ended 31 March 2007, the Group recorded a turnover of HK$64.7 million (2006: HK$72.6 million) representing a decrease of approximately 11% as compared with the comparative figure of the corresponding year, and a decrease of approximately 1% as compare with the turnover for the nine months ended 31 December 2006. The decrease was caused by the revision downward of the percentage of completion for a number of projects in the forth quarter of the financial year. The management believed the set-back to be temporarily. General and administrative expenses were approximately HK$10 million as compared to HK$10.1 million of the previous corresponding year, representing a decrease of approximately 1%. Loss attributable to the shareholders amounted to approximately HK$2.5 million (2006: profit HK$11.4 million).
LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES
As at 31 March 2007, shareholders’ funds of the Group amounted to approximately HK$24 million (2006: HK$25 million). Current assets amounted to approximately HK$61.8 million (2006: HK$66.9 million), of which approximately HK$10.7 million (2006: HK$5.8 million) were cash and cash equivalents. Current liabilities were approximately HK$47.2 million (2006: HK$49.3 million) mainly comprised of trade and other payables, gross amounts due to customers for contract work, amount due to a substantial shareholder as well as receipts in advance.
The Group currently has not engaged in any borrowing activities. The Group further confirms that it does not have any impending capital expenditure commitments.
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GEARING RATIO
The gearing ratio calculated on the basis of total liabilities over the total shareholders’ fund as at 31 March 2007 was 194% (2006: 196%).
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the year under review, there was no material changes on the capital structure of the Company.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURE
During the year ended 31 March 2007, the Group experienced only immaterial exchange rate fluctuations, as the Group’s operations were mainly denominated in Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi. As the risk on exchange rate difference considered being minimal, the Group did not employ any financial instruments for hedging purposes.
NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
During the year the Group did not launch any new products or services.
SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS, MATERIAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSAL OF SUBSIDIARIES
As at 31 March 2007 and up to the date of this announcement, the Group did not have any other significant investments, material acquisitions or disposal of subsidiaries.
FUTURE PLANS FOR MATERIAL INVESTMENTS OR CAPITAL ASSETS
As at 31 March 2007, the Group had no known plans for material investments or capital assets.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group is principally engaged in three business segments. The Group presents its segmental information based on the nature of the products and services provided.
In accordance with the Group’s internal financial reporting, the Group has determined that business segments be presented as the primary reporting format and geographical segments as the secondary reporting format. The Group reports its businesses in three business segments namely:
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systems development;
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provision of professional services; and
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sales of software and hardware products.
Turnover generated from PRC represented approximately 100% of the total turnover of the Group during the year ended 31 March 2007 as compared to approximately 95% in the previous year under review.
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EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION POLICIES
As at 31 March 2007, the Group had hired 4 and 226 (2006: a total of 179) employees in Hong Kong and PRC respectively including the executive directors of the Company. Total staff costs including directors’ remuneration for the year under review amounting to approximately HK$19.2 million (2006: HK$20.8 million). The decrease was mainly due to the departure of a number of high paid employees at Beijing Tongfang. The Group’s remuneration policies are in line with the prevailing market practices and are determined on the basis of performance and experience of individual employees.
The Group had not made any changes to its remuneration policy and no bonuses were granted to any of its executive directors or employees for the year ended 31 March 2007.
CHARGES ON GROUP’S ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
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(a) At 31 March 2007, the Group’s bank deposits of approximately HK$926,000 (2006: HK$3,045,000) were pledged to two banks for bank guarantees of approximately HK$3,203,000 (2006: HK$3,045,000) issued to certain customers on the performance of contracts under systems development. A corporate guarantee executed by an investee company of Tongfang Co., Ltd. was also issued to one of the banks in respect of bank guarantees issued of approximately HK$3,148,000 (2006: Nil).
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The directors consider that it is not probable that a claim will be made against the Group under any of the above bank guarantees.
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(b) On 19 April 2006, a High Court Action No.858 of 2006 was commenced by Chan Kar Kui, Wong Calvin Ting Chi, Chan Wai Phan, Chan Man Wan and Kwok King Chuen (the “Plaintiffs”) against the Company for specific performance of the agreement entered between the Plaintiffs and the Company’s former director, To Cho Kei, on behalf of the Company, in around May/June 2000 to purchase from the Plaintiffs all their shareholdings in Epplication.Net Limited (“Epplication.Net”) at a consideration of HK$6,800,000 being twice of the actual amount that the Plaintiffs expended on Epplication.Net by way of transfer or allotment of the shares of the Company of the equivalent value, or alternatively, damages with interests and costs. The Company has filed a defence denying the allegation as the Company has no record of any agreement for the purchase of the Plaintiffs’ shareholdings in Epplication.Net and the Plaintiffs have not produced any documentary evidence to support their claim. The directors believe that the Company has strong defence in this action and therefore, no provision for liabilities was made.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company has established an Audit Committee with written terms of reference in compliance with 5.28 and 5.33 of the Listing Rules. The Audit Committee comprises 4 Independent Non-executive Directors of the Company, one of them has the appropriate professional qualifications, accounting or related financial management expertise. The Audit Committee is chaired by Mr. Chung Shui Ming, Timpson and the other members are Professor Ip Ho Shing, Horace, Mr. Yan Yonghong and Mr. Peng Lijun.
The Audit Committee reviews the internal accounting procedures, considers and reports to the Board with respect to other auditing and accounting matters, including selection of independent auditors, fees to be paid to the independent auditors and the performance of the independent auditors.
The Audit Committee held 4 meetings in the financial year ended 31 March 2007. The attendance records of the Audit Committee meetings are set out below:
| Name of Member | Attended |
|---|---|
| Mr. Chung Shui Ming, Timpson_(Chairman)_ | 4/4 |
| Professor Ip Ho Shing, Horace | 4/4 |
| Mr. Yan Yonghong | 4/4 |
| Mr. Peng Lijun | 4/4 |
For 2006/07, the Audit Committee reviewed with senior management and the auditors of the Company their audit findings, the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Company, legal and regulatory compliance, and financial reporting matters (including the unaudited quarterly and interim results and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2007).
The audited consolidated results of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2007 have been reviewed by the Audit Committee.
PURCHASE, SALE AND REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY’S LISTED SECURITIES
From the date of listing since 8 September 2000 up to the year ended 31 March 2007, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries had purchased, sold or redeemed any of the Company’s listed securities.
PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS
There is no provision for pre-emptive rights under the Company’s articles of association or the laws of the Cayman Islands.
BOARD PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
The Company had complied with the code provisions set out in the Code on Corporate Governance Practices contained in Appendix 15 of the GEM Listing Rules throughout the year ended 31 March 2007.
The Company has received written confirmations in respect of independence from each of the independent non-executive Directors of the Company in compliance with Rule 5.09 of the GEM Listing Rules, and all the independent non-executive Directors are considered to be independent.
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CODE OF CONDUCT REGARDING SECURITIES TRANSACTION BY DIRECTORS
Having made specific enquiry of all Directors of the Company, during the year under review, the Directors have complied with the required standard of dealings regarding securities transaction by the Directors as set out in Rules 5.48 to 5.67 of the GEM Listing Rules (“Required Standard of Dealings”). The Company adopted the Required Standard of Dealings as the code of conduct regarding the securities transaction by the Directors of the Company.
AUDITOR
The financial statements for the two financial years ended 31 March 2004 and 2005 were audited by CCIF CPA Limited (“CCIF”). The financial statements for the financial years ended 31 March 2006 and 2007 were audited by RSM Nelson Wheeler. RSM Nelson Wheeler was first appointed as auditor of the Company in March 2006 after the resignation of CCIF.
A resolution to re-appoint the retiring auditor, RSM Nelson Wheeler, will be put at the forthcoming annual general meeting.
On behalf of the Board
Li Wenli
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Hong Kong, 29 June 2007
As at the date of announcement, the Board comprises the following directors:
Executive Directors:
Mr. Ho Cho Hang Ms. Li Wenli
Non-executive Director:
Mr. Luk Yat Hung (Chairman)
Independent Non-executive Directors:
Mr. Chung Shui Ming, Timpson Professor Ip Ho Shing, Horace Mr. Yan Yonghong Mr. Peng Lijun
This announcement will remain on the “Latest Company Announcement” page of the GEM website for at least 7 days from its date of publication.
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