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Tai Shing International (Holdings) Limited ������������[*]
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 8103)
INTERIM REPORT 2008
- For identification purpose only
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GROWTH ENTERPRISE MARKET (“GEM”) OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED (THE “STOCK EXCHANGE”)
GEM has been established as a market designed to accommodate companies to which a high investment risk may be attached. In particular, companies may list on GEM with neither a track record of profitability nor any obligation to forecast future profitability. Furthermore, there may be risks arising out of the emerging nature of companies listed on GEM and the business sectors or countries in which the companies operate. Prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of investing in such companies and should make the decision to invest only after due and careful consideration. The greater risk profile and other characteristics of GEM mean that it is a market more suited to professional and other sophisticated investors.
Given the emerging nature of companies listed on GEM, there is a risk that securities traded on GEM may be more susceptible to high market volatility than securities traded on the Main Board and no assurance is given that there will be a liquid market in the securities traded on GEM.
The principal means of information dissemination on GEM is publication on the Internet website operated by the Stock Exchange. Listed companies are not generally required to issue paid announcements in gazetted newspapers. Accordingly, prospective investors should note that they need to have access to the GEM website in order to obtain up-to-date information on GEM-listed issuers.
The Stock Exchange takes no responsibility for the contents of this report, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this report.
This report, 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 report 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 report misleading; and (3) all opinions expressed in this report have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and are founded on bases and assumptions that are fair and reasonable.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Turnover for the six months ended 30 September 2008 amounted to approximately HK$20 million representing an increase of approximately 3% over the corresponding period in 2007.
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Loss attributable to the shareholders for the six months ended 30 September 2008 amounted to approximately HK$2.2 million representing as decrease of approximately 44% over the corresponding period in 2007 (2007: HK$3.9 million).
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Loss per share for the six months ended 30 September 2008 was approximately 2.0 HK cents (2007: 4.3 HK cents)
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The Board does not recommend the payment of any dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2008.
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The board of directors (the “Board”) of Tai Shing International (Holdings) Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to present the unaudited condensed consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Group”) for the three months and six months ended 30 September 2008, together with the unaudited comparative figures for the corresponding periods in 2007, as follows:—
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
for the three months and six months ended 30 September 2008
| Notes Turnover 2 Cost of services andmerchandise sold Gross profit/(loss) Other revenue 4 Selling expenses General and administrative expenses Other operating expenses 5 Loss from operation 6 Finance costs 7 Share of results of associates Loss before tax Income Tax 8 Loss for the period Attributable to: Equity holder of the Company Loss per share -basic (HK cents) 9 |
Three months ended 30 September 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 4,319 12,090 (5,783) (13,494) (1,464) (1,404) 1,727 1,681 (414) (782) (2,125) (2,601) (161) — (2,437) (3,106) (119) — — — (2,556) (3,106) (14) (367) (2,570) (3,473) (2,570) (3,473) (2.4) (3.8) |
Six months ended 30 September 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 20,196 19,583 (18,755) (18,175) 1,441 1,408 1,811 2,055 (543) (1,686) (4,118) (5,272) (385) — (1,794) (3,495) (369) — (46) — (2,209) (3,495) (14) (391) (2,223) (3,886) (2,223) (3,886) (2.0) (4.3) |
|---|---|---|
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
as at 30 September 2008
| Unaudited 30 September 2008 Notes HK$’000 Non-current assets Fixed assets 4,037 Interests in associates — 4,037 Current assets Inventories 6,036 Trade and other receivables 10 43,609 Amount due from customers for contract work 19,712 Tax recoverable 170 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 11 362 Pledged bank deposits 2,010 bank and cash balances 2,980 74,879 Current liabilities Amount due to customers for contract work 11,393 Trade and other payables 12 23,682 Receipts in advance 9,946 Warranty provision 390 Amount due to a substantial shareholder 9,496 Amount due to associates — Tax Payable 560 Bank Borrowing 9,020 64,487 Net current assets 10,392 Net Assets 14,429 Capital and Reserves Share capital 13 5,460 Reserves 14 8,969 14,429 |
Audited 31 March 2008 HK$’000 5,270 5 |
|---|---|
| 5,275 | |
| — 50,437 17,452 168 574 2,210 15,651 |
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| 86,492 | |
| 10,450 33,517 12,123 490 9,427 282 — 8,946 |
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| 75,235 | |
| 11,257 | |
| 16,532 | |
| 5,460 11,072 |
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| 16,532 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT IN CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
for the six months ended 30 September 2008
| At 1 April 2008 Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations and net income recognised directly in equity Loss for the period At 30 September 2008 At 1 April 2007 Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations and net income recognised directly in equity Loss for the period At 30 September 2007 |
Share Capital HK$’000 5,460 — — 5,460 4,550 — — 4,550 |
Attributable to equity holders of the company Foreign currency Accumulated Share General Capital translation Profits/ Premium Reserve Reserve Reserve (Losses) HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 22,905 1,904 1,200 4,215 (19,152) — — — 120 — — — — — (2,223) 22,905 1,904 1,200 4,335 (21,375) 14,049 1,224 1,200 1,932 1,381 — — — 540 — — — — — (3,886) 14,049 1,224 1,200 2,472 (2,505) |
Total HK$’000 16,532 120 (2,223) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,429 | |||
| 24,336 540 (3,886) |
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| 20,990 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (UNAUDITED) for the six months ended 30 September 2008
| Net cash outflow from operating activities Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities Net cash outflow from financing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Effects of foreign exchange rate Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April Cash and cash equivalents at 30 September Analysis of the balances of cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank and in hand |
Six months ended 30 September 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 (12,833) (3,854) 129 (302) (369) — (13,073) (4,156) 402 187 15,651 10,146 2,980 6,177 2,980 6,177 |
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
1. Basis of presentation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial results of the Group (the “financial results”) have been prepared in accordance with all applicable Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”), accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and the disclosure requirements of Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and the GEM Listing Rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the preparation of the financial results are consistent with those used in the audited annual accounts for the year ended 31 March 2008. These 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. Turnover
Turnover represents income arising from the provision of systems development and integration, the sales of software and hardware products and provision of professional services.
An analysis of the turnover by principal activities of the operations of the Group during the reporting periods is as follows:
| Systems development Professional services fees |
UNAUDITED Three months ended Six months ended 30 September 30 September 2008 2007 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 3,818 11,049 19,639 18,542 501 1,041 557 1,041 4,319 12,090 20,196 19,583 |
UNAUDITED Three months ended Six months ended 30 September 30 September 2008 2007 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 3,818 11,049 19,639 18,542 501 1,041 557 1,041 4,319 12,090 20,196 19,583 |
|---|---|---|
| 19,583 |
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3. Segment reporting
- (a) Business segments
Segment information is presented in respect of the Group’s business and geographical segments. Business segment information is chosen as the primary reporting format because this is more relevant to the Group’s internal financial reporting.
An analysis of the Group’s turnover and results for the six months period by business segment is as follows:
| System development 2008 2007 $’000 $’000 Revenue from external customers 19,639 18,542 Segment results 930 1,110 Interest income Unallocated operating income and expenses Loss before tax Share of results of associates Finance costs Income tax expenses Loss for the period Assets Segment assets 59,137 82,098 Unallocated assets Total assets Liabilities Segment liabilities 54,717 60,340 Unallocated liabilities Total liabilities Other information Depreciation & Amortisation for the period 760 975 |
Professional services 2008 2007 $’000 $’000 557 1,041 511 298 1,551 3,666 1,049 3,049 — — |
Consolidated 2008 2007 $’000 $’000 20,196 19,583 1,441 1,408 74 38 (3,309) (4,941) (1,794) (3,495) (46) — (369) — (14) (391) (2,223) (3,886) 60,688 85,764 18,228 439 78,916 86,203 55,766 63,389 8,721 1,824 64,487 65,213 760 975 |
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(b) Geographical segments
For the period ended 30 September 2008 and 2007, over 90% of the Group’s revenue and assets are derived from customers and operations based in the PRC and accordingly, no further analysis of the Group’s geographical segments is disclosed.
4. Other revenue
| Fair value gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Reversal of impairment loss in respect of trade receivables Reversal of impairment loss in respect of other receivables Interest income Sundry income |
UNAUDITED Three months ended Six months ended 30 September 30 September 2008 2007 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 — 204 — 247 377 497 377 497 640 518 640 518 47 17 74 38 663 445 720 755 1,727 1,681 1,811 2,055 |
UNAUDITED Three months ended Six months ended 30 September 30 September 2008 2007 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 — 204 — 247 377 497 377 497 640 518 640 518 47 17 74 38 663 445 720 755 1,727 1,681 1,811 2,055 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,055 |
5. Other operating expenses
| Impairment loss recognised in respect of goodwill Fair value losses on financial assets at fair value through |
UNAUDITED Three months ended Six months ended 30 September 30 September 2008 2007 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 169 — 169 — (8) — 216 — 161 — 385 — |
UNAUDITED Three months ended Six months ended 30 September 30 September 2008 2007 2008 2007 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 169 — 169 — (8) — 216 — 161 — 385 — |
|---|---|---|
| — |
On 1 July 2008, the Group acquired 74.5% of the share capital of Acon Enterprise Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Tai Shing (HK) Limited. The acquisition has no impact on revenues but contribute net loss of HK$0.09 million to the Group from 1 July 2008 to 30 September 2008.
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Details of net assets acquired and the excess of the Group’s interest in the fair value of the associates’ net assets acquired over cost are as follows:
| Purchase consideration: — Direct cost relating to the acquisition Fair value of net assets acquired — as shown below |
HK$’000 46 123 |
|---|---|
| 169 |
The goodwill is attributable to the bargain price paid for the purchase.
The assets and liabilities arising from the acquisition are as follows:
| Fair value HK$’000 Cash and cash equivalents 70 Other receivables 6 Other payable & accrual (240) Net liabilities (164) Less: 25.5% thereof 41 Net liabilities acquired (123) Purchase consideration settled in cash Cash and cash equivalents in associates acquired Cash outflow on acquisition |
Acquiree’s carrying amount HK$’000 70 6 (240) |
|---|---|
| (164) | |
| HK$’000 46 — |
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| 46 |
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6. Loss before tax
Loss before tax is stated after charging / (crediting):
| UNAUDITED | UNAUDITED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
| 30 September | 30 September | |||
| 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Auditors’ remuneration | 141 | 200 | 254 | 400 |
| Depreciation | 244 | 486 | 760 | 975 |
| Operating leases | 451 | 541 | 910 | 1,100 |
| Staff costs | 3,995 | 7,560 | 7,744 | 11,210 |
| Net exchange loss | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
7. Finance costs
| UNAUDITED | UNAUDITED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
| 30 September | 30 September | |||
| 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Interest on bank | ||||
| borrowing due | ||||
| within one year | 119 | — | 369 | — |
8. Income tax
No Hong Kong profits tax has been provided in the financial statements as the group has no assessable profits arising in Hong Kong during the three months and six months ended 30 September 2008 and 2007.
Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, Beijing Tongfang Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd (“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.
9. Loss per share
The calculation of basic loss per share for the three months and six months ended 30 September 2008 were based on the loss attributable to the shareholders of approximately of HK$2,570,000 and HK$2,223,000 (2007: losses of HK$3,473,000 and HK$3,886,000) divided by the weighted average number of 109,190,000 shares for the three months and six months ended (2007: 90,995,000 shares) in issue during the period.
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There were no potential dilutive ordinary shares in issue during the three months and six months ended 30 September 2008 and 2007.
10. Trade and other receivables
| Unaudited At 30 September 2008 HK$’000 Trade receivables 24,817 Less: Impairment loss recognised in respect of trade receivables — 24,817 Retention receivables 4,142 Prepayments, deposits and other receivables 14,650 Less: Impairment loss recognised in respect of other receivables — 43,609 An aged analysis of trade receivables is as follows: Unaudited At 30 September 2008 HK$’000 Within 1 month 2,405 More than 1 month but within 3 months 6,020 More than 3 months 16,392 24,817 11. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Unaudited At 30 September 2008 HK$’000 Equity securities listed in the PRC, at fair value 362 |
Audited At 31 March 2008 HK$’000 44,587 (11,599) 32,988 4,222 26,315 (13,088) 50,437 Audited At 31 March 2008 HK$’000 6,911 4,220 21,857 32,988 Audited At 31 March 2008 HK$’000 574 |
|---|---|
The above financial assets are classified as held for trading. The fair values of these financial assets are based on quoted market price.
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12. Trade and other payables
| Unaudited At 30 September 2008 HK$’000 Trade payable 15,097 Other payable and accruals 8,585 23,682 |
Audited At 31 March 2008 HK$’000 13,909 19,608 |
|---|---|
| 33,517 |
An aged analysis of trade payable is as follows:
| Unaudited At 30 September 2008 HK$’000 Within 1 month 20 More than 1 month but within 3 months 518 More than 3 months 14,559 15,097 |
Audited At 31 March 2008 HK$’000 838 53 13,018 |
|---|---|
| 13,909 |
13. Share capital
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | Audited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS at 30 September 2008 | AS at 31 March 2008 | |||
| No. of | No. of | |||
| shares | Amount | shares | Amount | |
| ’000 | HK$’000 | ’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Authorised: | ||||
| Ordinary shares | ||||
| of HK$0.05 each | 4,000,000 | 200,000 | 4,000,000 | 200,000 |
| Issued and fully paid: | ||||
| At beginning and | ||||
| at end of the period | ||||
| ordinary shares of | ||||
| HK$0.05 each | 109,190 | 5,460 | 109,190 | 5,460 |
14. Reserves
Movements in reserves for the Group during the period are set out in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity of the financial statement.
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15. Commitments under operating leases
At 30 September 2008 the total future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases payable are as follows:
| Unaudited At 30 September 2008 HK$’000 Within 1 year 1,013 After 1 year but within 5 years — 1,013 |
Audited At 31 March 2008 HK$’000 1,730 288 |
|---|---|
| 2,018 |
16. Dividend
The Board does not recommend the payment of any dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2008 (2007: Nil).
17. Litigation
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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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
BUSINESS REVIEW
Turnover for the six months ended 30 September 2008 amounted to approximately HK$20 million representing an increase of approximately 3% over the corresponding period in 2007.
In the six months ended 30 September 2008 the Group continues to expand in the security and surveillance business in the PRC through its subsidiary, Tai Shing (Hong Kong) Limited. Management is confidence that this will become one of the growth area of the Group’s business in the next few years.
Financial Performance
During the six months ended 30 September 2008, the Group recorded a turnover of HK$20 million (2007: HK$19 million) representing an increase of approximately 3% as compared to that of the corresponding period in 2007.
Revenue for the three months ended 30 September 2008 of approximately HK$4 million is about 64% lower than that for the three months ended 30 June 2008. Loss attributable to the shareholders was approximately HK$2.3 million (2007: loss HK$3.9 million).
Liquidity and Financial Resources
As at 30 September 2008, shareholders’ funds of the Group amounted to approximately HK$14 million (2007: HK$20 million). Current assets amounted to approximately HK$75 million (2007: HK$77 million), of which approximately HK$3 million (2007: HK$6 million) were cash and cash equivalents. Current liabilities of HK$64 million (2007: HK$65 million) were mainly other payables and accruals.
Gearing Ratio
The gearing ratio calculated on the basis of total liabilities over the total shareholders’ fund as at 30 September 2008 was 452 % (2007: 311%).
Foreign Currency Exposure
During the six months ended 30 September 2008, the Group experienced only immaterial exchange rate fluctuations as the functional currencies of the Group’s operations were mainly Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi. As the risk on exchange rate difference was considered to be minimal, the Group did not employ any financial instruments for hedging purposes.
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Capital Structure
There has been no change in the capital structure of the company since 1 April 2008.
New Products and Services
The Group did not launch any new products or services during the period under review.
Material Acquisitions and significant Investments
There has no material acquisitions and significant investment during the period under review.
Employees and Remuneration Policies
As at 30 September 2008, the Group had hired 4 and 192 employees in Hong Kong and PRC respectively (2007: a total of 212) including the executive directors of the Company. Total staff costs including directors’ remuneration for the six months period under review amounting to approximately HK$7.7 million (2007: HK$11.2 million). 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 provides mandatory provident fund scheme for the employees employed under the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance.
The Company has conditionally adopted a share option scheme pursuant to which the executive directors of the Company and full-time employees of the Group may be granted options to subscribe for the shares of the Company. During the six months ended 30 September 2008, no option was granted under the share option scheme.
Charges on Group Assets and Contingent Liabilities
As at 30 September 2008, the Group did not have any material charge on assets or any contingent liabilities (2007: Nil).
Future Plans to Material Investments or Capital Assets
As at 30 September 2008, the Group had no plans for material investments or capital assets.
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Future Prospects
The main operation of the Group, supplying information technology services to major institutes such as, power plant and power grid, in China, is expected to benefit from the increase in infrastructure spending by the government.
DIRECTORS’ AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S INTERESTS IN SECURITIES
As at 30 September 2008, the relevant interests or short positions of the directors and chief executive of the Company in the shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571, the Laws of Hong Kong) (“SFO”)) which were required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests or short positions which they have taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO), or which are required, pursuant to Section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register maintained by the Company referred to therein, or which are required, pursuant to Rule 5.46 of the GEM Listing Rules relating to securities transactions by the directors, to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange, were as follows:
Long positions in the shares of the Company
| Approximate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature of | Number of | Percentage of | |
| Shares | Shares | issued share | |
| Nane of Director | interested | interested | captical |
| Mr. Luk Yat Hung_(Note)_ | Corporate | 21,542,476 | 19.73% |
| Mr. Ho Cho Hang | Personal | 1,100,000 | 1.01% |
Note: Mr. Luk Yat Hung will be taken to be interested in 21,542,476 shares in the Company as a result of him being beneficially interested in 100% of the issued share capital of Wide Source Group Ltd. which in turn holds 21,542,476 shares in the Company.
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Long positions in underlying shares of equity derivatives and debentures of the Company
As at 30 September 2008, no long positions of directors and chief executive in the underlying shares of equity derivatives and debentures of the Company and its associated corporations were recorded in the register or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Rule 5.46 of the GEM Listing Rules.
Short positions in shares, underlying shares of equity derivatives and debentures of the Company
During the period under review, no short positions of the directors and chief executive in the shares, underlying shares of equity derivatives and debentures of the Company and its associated corporations were recorded in the register or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Rule 5.46 of the GEM Listing Rules.
Save as disclosed above, as at 30 September 2008, none of the directors or chief executive of the Company or their respective associates had any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares of equity derivative and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) which would have to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests or short positions which they are taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO), or which were required to be kept under Section 352 of the SFO, or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the minimum standards of dealing by the directors of listed issuers as referred to in Rule 5.46 of the GEM Listing Rules.
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SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
So far as is known to the directors of the Company, as at 30 September 2008, the following persons who had an interest or short positions in the shares of the Company as recorded in the register required to be kept under Section 336 of the SFO:—
Long positions in shares of the Company
| Approximate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of | Percentage of | ||
| Name of Shareholders | Note | shares held | shareholding |
| Wise Sourse Group Ltd. | 1 | 21,542,476 | 19.73% |
| Mr. Luk Yat Hung | 2 | 21,542,476 | 19.73% |
| Resuccess Investments Ltd. | 3 | 15,890,000 | 14.55% |
| Tongfang Co. Ltd | 4 | 15,890,000 | 14.55% |
| Tsinghua Holdings Co.Ltd | 5 | 15,890,000 | 14.55% |
| Best Jade Ltd. | 6 | 7,190,000 | 6.58% |
| Ms. Li Luyuan | 7 | 7,190,000 | 6.58% |
Notes:
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Wide Source Group Ltd. (“Wide Source”) is a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability and is ultimately and beneficially owned as to 100% by Mr. Luk Yat Hung.
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Mr. Luk Yat Hung will be taken to be interested in 21,542,476 shares in the Company as a result of him being beneficially interested in 100% of the issued share capital of Wide Source which in turn holds 21,542,476 shares in the Company.
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Resuccess Investments Ltd. is a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability and is owened by Tongfang Co.Ltd.
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Tongfang Co.Ltd will be taken to be interest in 15,890,000 shares in the Company as a result of it being benefically interested in 100% of the issued share capital of Resuccess Investments Ltd.
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Tsinghua Holdings Co.Ltd will be taken to be interested in 15,890,000 shares in the Company as a result of it being benefically interested in 33.06% of the issued share capital of Tongfang Co.Ltd.
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Best Jade Ltd. (“Best Jade”) is a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability and is 100% ultimately and beneficially owned by Ms. Li Luyuan.
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Ms. Li Luyuan will be taken to be interested in 7,190,000 shares in the Company as a result of her being beneficially interested in the entire issued share capital of Best Jade which in turn holds 7,190,000 shares in the Company.
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Long positions in underlying shares of the Company
As at 30 September 2008, no long positions of other persons or substantial shareholders in the underlying shares of equity derivatives of the Company and its associated corporations were recorded in the register.
Short positions in shares of the Company
As at 30 September 2008, no short positions of other persons or substantial shareholders in the shares of the Company and its associated corporations were recorded in the register.
Short positions in underlying shares of the Company
As at 30 September 2008, no short positions of other persons or substantial shareholders in the underlying shares of equity derivatives of the Company and its associated corporations were recorded in the register.
Save as disclosed above, as at 30 September 2008, the directors were not aware of any other person who had an interest or short position in the shares or underlying shares (including interests in options, if any) of the Company as recorded in the register required to be kept under Section 336 of the SFO.
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS
No contracts of significance in relation to the Group’s business to which the Group was a party and in which a director of the Group had a material interest, whether directly or indirectly, subsisted at the six months ended 30 September 2008 or at any time during such period.
DIRECTORS’ COMPETING INTERESTS
As of 30 September 2008, none of the directors, substantial shareholders or management shareholders of the Company or their respective associates (as defined under the GEM Listing Rules) had any business or interest in a business which competes or may compete with the business of the Group.
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SHARE OPTION SCHEME
Pursuant to the written resolutions of the shareholders, the Company has conditionally adopted and approved a share option scheme on 22 October 2003 (“New Share Option Scheme”) to replace the share option scheme adopted on 26 August 2000 (“Old Share Option Scheme”). The principal terms of the New Share Option Scheme were set out in the Appendix I to the circular of the Company dated 30 September 2003. No option has been granted by the Company under both the Old Share Option Scheme and New Share Option Scheme during the period under review or outstanding as at 30 September 2008.
The purpose of the New Share Option Scheme is to enable the Company to grant share options to selected participants as incentives or rewards for their contribution and prospective contribution to and stronger business relationship between the selected participants and the Group.
Save as disclosed above, as at 30 September 2008, none of the directors, chief executive or management shareholders or their respective associates (as defined under the GEM Listing Rules) had any interests or rights to subscribe for any shares of the Company or any of its associated corporations as defined in the SDI Ordinance.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company has established an audit committee on 18 May 2000 with written terms of reference in compliance with the requirements as set out in Rules 5.28 to 5.30 of the GEM Listing Rules. The primary duties of audit committee are to review and supervise the financial reporting process and internal control system of the Group and to provide advice and comments to the Board.
The audit committee comprises four independent non-executive directors, namely, Mr. Chung Shui Ming Timpson, Professor Ip Ho Shing Horace and Mr. Yan Yonghong, and Mr. Chung Shui Ming Timpson is the chairman of the audit committee. Mr. Yan Yonghong and Mr. Peng lijun, and Mr. Chung Shui Ming Timpson is the chairman of the audit committee.
The audit committee has reviewed these interim results and has provided advice and comments thereon.
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BOARD PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
Up to the six months period ended 30 September 2008, the Company has complied with the board practices and procedures as set out in Rules 5.34 to 5.45 of the GEM Listing Rules.
COMLLIANCE WITH CODE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
The company has complied with the code provisions as set out in the Code on Corporate Governance Practices contained in Appendix 15 of the GEM Listing Rules throughout the period under review.
PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY’S LISTED SECURITIES
During the six months period under review, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries had purchased, sold or redeemed any of the Company’s listed securities.
On behalf of the Board. Ho Cho Hang Executive Director
Hong Kong, 14 November 2008
As at the date hereof, 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
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