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IMAX China Holding, Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2007
Mar 30, 2007
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult your stockbroker or other registered dealer in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited, you should at once hand this circular together with the enclosed form of proxy to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, stockbroker or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected, for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.
This circular is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for the securities.
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this circular, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance on the whole or any part of the contents of this circular.
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HI SUN TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) LIMITED 高陽科技(中國)有限公司[*]
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock code: 818)
MAJOR TRANSACTION IN RELATION TO ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE INTEREST IN BAIFU HOLDING AND PACIFIC SHEEN
AND
DISPOSAL OF 5% INTEREST IN HUALONG HOLDING
Financial adviser to the Company
CIMB-GK Securities (HK) Limited
A notice convening the special general meeting of the Company to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, 16 April 2007 at Room 2416, 24th Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong is set out on pages 159 to 160 of this circular. Whether or not you are able to attend the meeting in person, you are requested to complete and return the accompanying form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon as soon as possible and, in any event not later than 48 hours before the time for the meeting or any adjournment thereof to the principal place of business of the Company at Room 2416, 24th Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting at the meeting or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.
* For identification purpose only
30 March 2007
CONTENTS
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| DEFINITIONS | . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| LETTER FROM | THE BOARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 | |
| APPENDIX I | – | FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . | 20 |
| APPENDIX II | – | ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT OF BAIFU HOLDING . . . . . . . . . . | 90 |
| APPENDIX III | – | ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT OF PACIFIC SHEEN. . . . . . . . . . . . | 123 |
| APPENDIX IV | – | UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL | |
| INFORMATION ON THE ENLARGED GROUP. . . . . . . . . . . | 144 | ||
| APPENDIX V | – | GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 149 |
| NOTICE OF SGM | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 159 |
DEFINITIONS
In this circular, the following expressions shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:
“Acquisition” the acquisition by the Company of the entire equity interest in Baifu Holding, the entire issued share capital of Pacific Sheen and the Shareholders’ Loans from the Vendors pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement
“Agreement” the sale and purchase agreement dated 10 February 2007 entered into between the Company and the Vendors in relation to the Acquisition and the Disposal as more particularly set out under the section headed “The Agreement” of this circular “Announcement” the announcement of the Company dated 13 February 2007 in relation to the Acquisition and the Disposal “associate(s)” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules “Baifu Holding” 杭州百富控股有限公司 (Hangzhou Baifu Holding Company Limited), a company incorporated in the PRC which holds the entire equity interest in Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information, which has been referred to as “Baifu Hualong” in the Announcement
- “Baifu Holding Group” Baifu Holding and its subsidiaries
“Board” the board of Directors “Company” Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited, a company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability and the shares of which are listed on the Stock Exchange “Completion” completion of the Acquisition “Condition(s)” being the condition(s) precedent for Completion as summarized in the section headed “Conditions precedent” in this circular “connected persons” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules “Consideration Shares” 36,900,146 new Shares to be issued at Completion to the Vendors (or as they may direct) by the Company as part of the consideration for the Acquisition
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DEFINITIONS
| “Director(s)” | the directors of the Company |
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| “Disposal” | the disposal by the Company of 5% of the issued |
| capital of Hualong Holding to the Vendors pursuant | |
| to the terms and conditions of the Agreement | |
| “Enlarged Group” | the Group immediately after Completion |
| “Group” | the Company and its subsidiaries |
| “Hong Kong” | the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the |
| PRC | |
| “Hualong Electronic” | 杭州華隆電子技術有限公司(Hangzhou Hualong |
| Electronic Technology Company Limited), a company | |
| established in the PRC | |
| “Hualong Group” | the group of companies comprising Baifu Holding, |
| which holds Hualong Electronic and Hualong | |
| Information, and Pacific Sheen and their respective | |
| subsidiaries | |
| “Hualong Holding” | a subsidiary of the Company which will become the |
| immediate holding company of Baifu Holding and | |
| Pacific Sheen upon Completion | |
| “Hualong Information” | 杭州華隆信息技術有限公司(Hangzhou Hualong |
| Information Technology Company Limited), a | |
| company established in the PRC | |
| “Last Trading Day” | the last trading day immediately prior to the |
| suspension of trading in the Shares pending the release | |
| of the Announcement | |
| “Latest Practicable Date” | 28 March 2007, being the latest practicable date prior |
| to the printing of this circular for the purpose of | |
| ascertaining certain information contained herein | |
| “Listing Rules” | the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the |
| Stock Exchange | |
| “Pacific Sheen” | Pacific Sheen International Limited (富順國際有限公 |
| 司), a company incorporated in Hong Kong | |
| “Pacific Sheen Group” | Pacific Sheen and its subsidiaries |
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DEFINITIONS
| “PRC” | the People’s Republic of China, which for the purpose |
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| of this circular, excludes Hong Kong, Macau and | |
| Taiwan | |
| “SFO” | the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, the |
| Laws of Hong Kong) | |
| “SGM” | the special general meeting of the Company to be |
| convened and held to consider and if thought | |
| appropriate, to approve, among other matters (if any), | |
| the Acquisition, the Disposal and all transactions | |
| contemplated under the Agreement | |
| “Share(s)” | ordinary share(s) of nominal value of HK$0.0025 each |
| in the share capital of the Company | |
| “Shareholders” | shareholders of the Company |
| “Shareholders’ Loans” | the loans advanced by the Vendors to Pacific Sheen, |
| the aggregate balance of which was HK$24,001,700 as | |
| at 31 December 2006 | |
| “Stock Exchange” | The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
| “Vendors” | 王秉人(Wang Bing Ren),王中方(Wang Zhong Fang), |
| 蔣杰忠(Jiang Jie Zhong),趙樹勳(Zhao Shu Xun (also | |
| known as趙力斌(Zhao Li Bin)),李寧川(Li Ning | |
| Chuan) and Everon Group Holdings Limited (a | |
| company incorporated in Hong Kong) | |
| “HK$” | Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong |
| “RMB” | Renminbi, the lawful currency of the PRC |
| “%” | per cent. |
For the purpose of illustration in this circular, figures in Renminbi are translated into HK$ at the approximate exchange rate of RMB0.99268 to HK$1.00.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
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HI SUN TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) LIMITED 高陽科技(中國)有限公司[*]
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock code: 818)
Executive Directors:
Mr. CHEUNG Yuk Fung (Chairman) Mr. KUI Man Chun Mr. XU Wensheng Mr. LI Wenjin Mr. CHAN Yiu Kwong Mr. XU Chang Jun
Independent non-executive Directors: Mr. TAM Chun Fai Mr. XU Sitao Mr. LEUNG Wai Man, Roger
Registered office: Clarendon House 2 Church Street Hamilton HM11 Bermuda
Head office and principal place of business: Room 2416, 24th Floor Sun Hung Kai Centre 30 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong
30 March 2007
To the Shareholders
Dear Sir or Madam,
MAJOR TRANSACTION IN RELATION TO ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE INTEREST IN BAIFU HOLDING AND PACIFIC SHEEN AND DISPOSAL OF 5% INTEREST IN HUALONG HOLDING
INTRODUCTION
On 10 February 2007, the Company entered into the Agreement with the Vendors, who are parties independent of the Company and connected persons of the Company, pursuant to which the Company conditionally agreed to procure the acquisition of the entire equity interest in Baifu Holding, the entire issued share capital of Pacific Sheen and the Shareholders’ Loans for a total consideration of RMB300,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$302.9 million). The consideration for the Acquisition will be satisfied as to RMB200,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$202.1 million) in cash and as to the remaining balance of RMB100,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$100.7 million) by way of the Consideration Shares.
* For identification purpose only
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
As part of the transactions in relation to the Acquisition, the Company and the Vendors will execute all relevant documents for the disposal of 5% of the issued share capital of Hualong Holding, a subsidiary of the Company which will become the immediate holding company of Baifu Holding and Pacific Sheen upon Completion, to the Vendors for a total consideration of RMB15,032,500 (equivalent to approximately HK$15.1 million), which is equal to 5% of the total consideration for the Acquisition.
The Acquisition together with the Disposal constitute a major transaction for the Company under the Listing Rules and is subject to the Shareholders’ approval at the SGM. As no Shareholder has an interest in the Agreement which is materially different from the other Shareholders, no Shareholder is required to abstain from voting on the resolution to be proposed at the SGM to approve the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
The purpose of this circular is to provide you with further details of the Agreement and a notice convening the SGM to approve the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
THE AGREEMENT
Date: 10 February 2007
Parties: (1) Purchaser: the Company (2) Vendors: 王秉人 (Wang Bing Ren), 王中方 (Wang Zhong Fang), 蔣杰 忠 (Jiang Jie Zhong), 趙樹勳 (Zhao Shu Xun (also known as 趙力斌 (Zhao Li Bin)), 李寧川 (Li Ning Chuan) and Everon Group Holdings Limited.
The beneficial shareholders of Everon Group Holdings Limited are 王秉人 (Wang Bing Ren), 王中方 (Wang Zhong Fang), 蔣杰忠 (Jiang Jie Zhong), 趙樹勳 (Zhao Shu Xun (also known as 趙力斌 (Zhao Li Bin)) and 李寧川 (Li Ning Chuan).
To the Directors’ best knowledge, Everon Group Holdings Limited is an investment holding company for the purpose of acting as the holding company of Pacific Sheen.
To the Directors’ best knowledge, information and belief having made all reasonable enquiry, the Vendors and their ultimate beneficial owners are parties independent of the Company and its connected persons.
Assets to be acquired
The entire equity interest in Baifu Holding, the entire issued share capital of Pacific Sheen and the Shareholders’ Loans, the aggregate balance of which was HK$24,001,700 as at 31 December 2006.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Baifu Holding, an investment holding company established by the Vendors, is the immediate holding company of Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information. Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information are principally engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of electronic power meters and provision of management and automation solutions for the electric power industry. Pacific Sheen in an investment company established for the purpose of holding (via a subsidiary) the land and buildings located in Hangzhou for the operations of Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information.
The shareholding structure of Baifu Holding and Pacific Sheen immediately prior to and after Completion will be as follows:
Immediately prior to Completion
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Baifu Holding
Wang Wang Jiang Li Zhao
Bing Ren Zhong Fang Jie Zhong Ning Chuan Shu Xun
29.42% 23.54% 23.54% 11.75% 11.75%
Baifu
Holding
100% 100%
Hualong Hualong
Electronic Information
Pacific Sheen
Wang Wang Jiang Li Zhao
Bing Ren Zhong Fang Jie Zhong Ning Chuan Shu Xun
27.94% 27.35% 22.35% 11.18% 11.18%
Everon Group
Holdings Limited
100%
Pacific
Sheen
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Immediately after Completion
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The Company The Vendors
95%
Hualong 5%
Holding
100% 100%
Baifu Holding Pacific Sheen
100% 100%
Hualong Hualong
Electronic Information
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Consideration
The consideration of RMB300,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$302.9 million) for the Acquisition will be satisfied by the Company in the following manner:
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(i) a cash payment of RMB160,520,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$161.7 million) shall be paid by the Company to an escrow account within 10 business days from the date of approval of the Agreement by the Shareholders at the SGM, which amount will be released to the Vendors upon the earlier of Completion or within 5 business days from the fulfillment of Conditions (i), (ii) and (vii) and delivery by the Vendors to the Company of the new business licences of Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information;
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(ii) a further cash payment of RMB40,130,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$40.4 million) shall be paid by the Company to an escrow account within 10 business days from the date of the Company’s receipt of approval of the transfer of the interest in Baifu Holding to the Company by all relevant PRC authorities, which amount will be released to the Vendors upon the earlier of Completion or within 5 business days from the fulfillment of Conditions (i), (ii) and (vii) and delivery by the Vendors to the Company of the new business licences of Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information; and
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(iii) the balance of RMB100,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$100.7 million) by way of the Consideration Shares to be issued upon Completion.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Hualong Group may, prior to Completion, declare and pay dividends to the Vendors up to an aggregate amount of RMB30,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$30.2 million). In such circumstances, the cash portion of the consideration for the Acquisition shall be reduced by any amount of such dividends paid. If the maximum amount of the dividends of RMB30,000,000 is paid, the consideration of the Agreement shall be reduced to RMB270,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$272.6 million), of which RMB170,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$172 million) shall be satisfied in cash and the remaining balance of RMB100,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$100.7 million) by way of the Consideration Shares.
The consideration for the Acquisition was determined after arm’s length negotiations between the parties with reference to the net assets of the Hualong Group, the face value of the Shareholders’ Loans, the historical financial performance of the Hualong Group and the unaudited combined net profit of the Hualong Group for the year ended of approximately RMB40,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$40.3 million). Taking into account the above factors and the promising prospect of the power meters and solution industry in the PRC, the Directors consider that the consideration for the Acquisition is fair and reasonable.
The Company intends to finance the cash portion of the consideration for the Acquisition of RMB200,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$202.1 million) from its internal resources.
The Consideration Shares
The issue price of the Consideration Shares of HK$2.73 per Share, which was determined after arm’s length negotiations between the parties with reference to average closing price of the Shares as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last 15 trading days ended on the Last Trading Day, represents:
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(i) a premium of approximately 6.98% over the closing price of the Shares of HK$2.55 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Last Trading Day;
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(ii) a premium of approximately 1.30% over the average closing price of the Shares of HK$2.69 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last 10 trading days ended on the Last Trading Day;
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(iii) a premium of approximately 4.98% over the average closing price of the Shares of HK$2.60 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last 30 trading days ended on the Last Trading Day; and
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(iv) a premium of approximately 9.64% over the closing price of the Shares of HK$2.49 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date.
The Consideration Shares represents approximately 1.89% of the existing issued share capital of the Company and approximately 1.86% of the issued share capital of the Company as enlarged by the issue of the Consideration Shares. An application will be made to the Stock Exchange for the listing of and permission to deal in the Consideration Shares.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Consideration Shares will be subject to a twelve months’ lock-up from the date of their issue and the Vendors undertake to execute such moratorium agreement not to dispose of the Consideration Shares as requested by the Company.
Set out below is the shareholding structure of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date, assuming full conversion of the convertible preference shares issued by two subsidiaries of the Company (details of which are set out in the circular of the Company dated 18 March 2005 and 8 September 2006 respectively) (the “Preference Shares”), and immediately upon Completion (assuming there is no other change in the share capital of the Company from the Latest Practicable Date to the date of Completion):
| Rich Global Limited_(Note 1) The Directors(Note 2) OZ Management L.L.C.(Note 3) HTSS ET Capital Limited(Note 4)_ The Vendors Other public Shareholders |
As at the Latest Practicable Date No. of Shares % 757,083,636 38.86 58,128,000 2.98 30,000,000 1.54 – – – – 1,102,956,151 56.62 1,948,167,787 100.00 |
As at the Latest Practicable Date No. of Shares % 757,083,636 38.86 58,128,000 2.98 30,000,000 1.54 – – – – 1,102,956,151 56.62 1,948,167,787 100.00 |
Immediately after full conversion of the Preference Shares but before Completion No. of Shares % 757,083,636 35.57 58,128,000 2.73 146,223,284 6.87 64,356,618 3.02 – – 1,102,956,151 51.81 2,128,747,689 100.00 |
Immediately after full conversion of the Preference Shares but before Completion No. of Shares % 757,083,636 35.57 58,128,000 2.73 146,223,284 6.87 64,356,618 3.02 – – 1,102,956,151 51.81 2,128,747,689 100.00 |
Immediately after Completion but before conversion of the Preference Shares No. of Shares % 757,083,636 38.14 58,128,000 2.93 30,000,000 1.51 – – 36,900,146 1.86 1,102,956,151 55.56 1,985,067,933 100.00 |
Immediately after Completion but before conversion of the Preference Shares No. of Shares % 757,083,636 38.14 58,128,000 2.93 30,000,000 1.51 – – 36,900,146 1.86 1,102,956,151 55.56 1,985,067,933 100.00 |
Immediately after Completion and full conversion of the Preference Shares No. of Shares % 757,083,636 34.96 58,128,000 2.69 146,223,284 6.75 64,356,618 2.97 36,900,146 1.70 1,102,956,151 50.93 2,165,647,835 100.00 |
Immediately after Completion and full conversion of the Preference Shares No. of Shares % 757,083,636 34.96 58,128,000 2.69 146,223,284 6.75 64,356,618 2.97 36,900,146 1.70 1,102,956,151 50.93 2,165,647,835 100.00 |
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| 1,948,167,787 | 100.00 | 2,128,747,689 | 100.00 | 1,985,067,933 | 100.00 | 2,165,647,835 | 100.00 |
Notes:
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Mr. Kui Man Chun (“Mr. Kui”), a Director, holds 99.16% interest in Hi Sun Limited, which owns the entire issued share capital of Rich Global Limited.
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Comprising 26,400,000 Shares held by Mr. Li Wenjin, 13,200,000 Shares held by Mr. Xu Wensheng, 13,200,000 Shares held by Mr. Xu Chang Jun, 4,728,000 Shares held by Mr. Chan Yiu Kwong and 600,000 Shares held by Mr. Xu Xitao.
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OZ Management L.L.C. is a holder of the Preference Shares. Its shareholding as at the Latest Practicable Date is based on its latest filing under the Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance dated 8 December 2006.
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HTSS ET Capital Limited is a holder of the Preference Shares.
The issue of the Consideration Shares will not result in a change of control of the Company.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Conditions precedent
Completion is conditional upon the fulfillment of the following conditions:
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(i) the obtaining of all relevant approvals and consents from the relevant PRC authorities in relation to the transactions contemplated under the Agreement including but not limited to the transfer of the registered capital of Baifu Holding to the Company (or as it may direct), the transformation of Baifu Holding to a wholly foreign-owned enterprise and the issue of the Consideration Shares to the Vendors (or as they may direct) and the signing of such agreements and further documentation required to be submitted to the relevant original approving authorities in respect thereof;
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(ii) execution of relevant documents in relation to the Disposal;
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(iii) approval of the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder by the Board and the Shareholders in a general meeting as required under the Listing Rules;
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(iv) the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange and the relevant approving authority, if any, granting the listing of and permission to deal in the Consideration Shares;
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(v) the obtaining by the Company of a legal due diligence report to be issued by a PRC law firm in relation to the transactions contemplated under the Agreement in a format to its satisfaction;
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(vi) the issuance of accountants’ reports on Baifu Holding and Pacific Sheen by the Company’s auditors confirming that the combined audited net assets of Baifu Holding and Pacific Sheen together with the face value of the Shareholders’ Loans as at 31 December 2006 is not less than RMB170 million; and
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(vii) receipt of evidence by the Company confirming that the legality of Baifu Holding’s ownership of the entire interest of each of Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information.
In the event that any of the above conditions has not been fulfilled on or before 1 July 2007 (or such later date as is otherwise agreed to between the parties in writing), the Agreement shall terminate and the parties shall have no further claim against each other for costs, damages, compensations or otherwise, and any sum remaining under the escrow account shall be refunded to the Company with interests.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company may in writing waive the satisfaction of Conditions (ii), (v), (vi) and (vii). The Company has no present intention to waive any of the above conditions.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
THE DISPOSAL
As part of the transactions in relation to the Acquisition, the Company and the Vendors will execute all relevant documents for the disposal of 5% of the issued share capital of Hualong Holding to the Vendors for a consideration of RMB15,032,500 (equivalent to approximately HK$15.1 million). The Directors consider that the consideration for the Disposal is fair and reasonable given the fact that it is equal to 5% of the total consideration for the Acquisition.
INFORMATION ON THE HUALONG GROUP
The Hualong Group, having operated for more than a decade, is principally engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of electronic power meters and provision of management and automation solutions for the electric power industry. The Hualong Group’s electronic power meters, which can be broadly classified into six types of singlephase and/or three-phase electronic power meters with different functions and specifications, are primarily used to measure the transfer of electricity between power stations, power companies and end users of electricity such as residential and industrial users, and can be custom-made according to customers’ requirements and specifications. With over 800 employees, a sales network covering most of the provincial and municipal cities in the PRC and various patents registered in the PRC, the Hualong Group is one of the largest suppliers of such products in the PRC and has reached an annual production capacity of approximately 1.6 million units of electronic power meters.
The Hualong Group has been focusing on the development and production of highend and advanced electronic power meters and related automation systems that add values to its customers. In addition to producing high quality, high-end electronic power meters, the Hualong Group also provides specialized management and automation solutions to its customers and has 29 liaison offices across the PRC. Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information are recognised as “New and High Technology Enterprise (高新技術企業 )” in the PRC. Hualong Electronic is also one of the Forbes’ “Top 100 Potential Enterprises in the PRC”. As a result of its continuous efforts in product development and technological advancement, the Hualong Group has recorded strong growth in sales in recent years. In particular, the aggregate sales of the Hualong Group during the period from 1999 to 2006 has achieved a compound annual growth rate of over 97%.
At present, the Hualong Group’s products are mostly sold in the PRC. With the view to tap into the overseas market, the Hualong Group commenced to adopt the industry standards recognised by Germany and the Netherlands in recent years. In 2006, the Hualong Group further co-operated with a US-based multinational company to research and develop products for the overseas market.
Set out below is a summary of the audited combined financial information of Baifu Holding Group and the audited consolidated financial information of Pacific Sheen Group (details of which are set out in appendices II and III to this circular) for the three years ended 31 December 2006 which are prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Baifu Holding Group
| Turnover Net profit before taxation Net profit after taxation Net asset value Pacific Sheen Group Turnover Net loss before and after taxation Net asset value |
For the year ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 273,769 313,502 394,579 52,802 34,191 59,320 43,899 36,672 43,345 115,979 166,651 164,761 For the year ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 Nil Nil Nil (414) (299) (619) 3,702 3,478 3,815 |
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The audited combined net asset value of Hualong Group together with the face value of the Shareholders’ Loans as at 31 December 2006 was approximately RMB192.40 million.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS ON THE HUALONG GROUP
(i) Financial results for the two years ended 31 December 2006
Baifu Holding Group
For the year ended 31 December 2006, Baifu Holding Group recorded a turnover of approximately RMB394.58 million, representing an increase of approximately 25.9% as compared to that of 2005. The increase in turnover for the year ended 31 December 2006 was mainly attributable to the revenue generated from the new markets of Baifu Holding Group in the western and south-western parts of the PRC as well as the growth in sales in its existing markets during the year. The gross profit for the year was approximately RMB200.62 million, representing a gross profit margin of approximately 50.8%. The increase in Baifu Holding Group’s gross profit margin from approximately 45.6% for the year ended 31 December 2005 to approximately 50.8% for the year ended 31 December 2006 was mainly due to the continuous efforts of Baifu Holding Group in enhancing its production efficiency and cost control.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Selling expenses of Baifu Holding Group amounted to approximately RMB80.57 million for the year ended 31 December 2006 and represents an increase of approximately 39.0% as compared to that of 2005. The increase in selling expenses for the year ended 31 December 2006 was mainly attributable to the increase in sales staff bonus and sales commissions paid during the year.
Administrative expenses of Baifu Holding Group amounted to approximately RMB76.54 million for the year ended 31 December 2006 and represents an increase of approximately 14.7% as compared to that of 2005. The increase in administrative expenses for the year ended 31 December 2006 was mainly attributable to the increase in staff benefits paid and the increase in research and development expenses for the development of new products during the year.
Finance cost of Baifu Holding Group for the year ended 31 December 2006 was approximately RMB2.50 million, representing an increase of approximately 136.6% as compared to that of 2005. The increase in finance cost for the year ended 31 December 2006 was mainly due to the increase in bank loans raised to finance the infrastructure upgrades of Baifu Holding Group during the year.
Baifu Holding Group recorded net profit of approximately RMB43.35 million for the year ended 31 December 2006, representing an increase of approximately 18.2% over the net profit for the year ended 31 December 2005. The net profit margin for the year was approximately 11.0%, as compared to the net profit margin of approximately 11.7% for the year ended 31 December 2005. The increase in net profit for the year ended 31 December 2006 was mainly attributable to the increase in sales as a result of Baifu Holding Group’s continuous efforts in expansion into new markets.
Pacific Sheen Group
As Pacific Sheen is an investment holding company established for the purpose of holding (via a subsidiary) the land and buildings located in Hangzhou, the PRC, for the operations of Hualong Electronic and Hualong Information, it did not record any turnover for the three years ended 31 December 2006.
Pacific Sheen Group recorded net loss of approximately RMB0.62 million for the year ended 31 December 2006, which was attributable to administrative expenses of approximately RMB0.62 million for the year ended 31 December 2006 as partly offset by other gains of approximately RMB0.001 million, being interest income earned by Pacific Sheen Group, for the year ended 31 December 2006.
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(ii) Financial results for the two years ended 31 December 2005
Baifu Holding Group
For the year ended 31 December 2005, Baifu Holding Group recorded a turnover of approximately RMB313.50 million, representing an increase of approximately 14.5% as compared to that of 2004. The increase in turnover for the year ended 31 December 2005 was mainly attributable to the sales from a newly-developed high-precision electronic power meter which was relatively new to the market and thus subjected to less competitions and enabled Baifu Holding Group to charge a higher price. The gross profit for the year was approximately RMB143.07 million, representing a gross profit margin of approximately 45.6%. The gross profit margin remained fairly stable as compared to that of approximately 43.1% for the year ended 31 December 2004.
Selling expenses of Baifu Holding Group amounted to approximately RMB57.97 million for the year ended 31 December 2005 and represents an increase of approximately 76.8% as compared to that of 2004. The increase in selling expenses for the year ended 31 December 2005 was mainly attributable to the increase in sales staff benefits and sales commissions paid as a result of the increase in the number of sales staff of Baifu Holding Group during the year to cope with its business expansion.
Administrative expenses of Baifu Holding Group amounted to approximately RMB66.73 million for the year ended 31 December 2005 and represents an increase of 46.0% as compared to that of 2004. The increase in administrative expenses for the year ended 31 December 2005 was mainly attributable to the increase in staff benefits paid as a result of the increase in the number of staff during the year to cope with the business expansion of Baifu Holding Group. In addition, Baifu Holding Group had been upgrading its information system infrastructure in 2005 which also contributed to the increase in administrative expenses during the year.
Finance cost of Baifu Holding Group for the year ended 31 December 2005 was approximately RMB1.06 million, representing a decrease of approximately 32.0% as compared to that of 2004. The decrease in finance cost for the year was mainly due to the decrease in the average amount of bank loans outstanding during the year.
Baifu Holding Group recorded net profit of approximately RMB36.67 million for the year ended 31 December 2005, representing a decrease of approximately 16.5% as compared to that of 2004. The net profit margin for the year was approximately 11.7%, as compared to a net profit margin of approximately 16.0% for the year ended 31 December 2004. The decrease in net profit for the year ended 31 December 2005 was mainly attributable to the increase in selling and administrative expenses incurred during the year.
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Pacific Sheen Group
Pacific Sheen Group recorded net loss of approximately RMB0.30 million for the year ended 31 December 2005, which was attributable to administrative expenses of approximately RMB0.30 million for the year ended 31 December 2005 as partly offset by other gains of approximately RMB0.005 million, being interest income earned by Pacific Sheen Group, for the year ended 31 December 2005.
(iii) Liquidity and financial resources
As at 31 December 2006, Baifu Holding Group reported total assets of approximately RMB425.90 million, which were financed by total liabilities of approximately RMB261.14 million and equity of approximately RMB164.76 million. The net asset value was approximately RMB164.76 million as at 31 December 2006. Included in the total assets of Baifu Holding Group as at 31 December 2006 was an aggregate amount due from the shareholders of RMB50.10 million, which amount had been fully settled on 1 February 2007.
As at 31 December 2006, Baifu Holding Group had cash and cash equivalents amounting to approximately RMB47.29 million and total bank borrowings of approximately RMB55.80 million, all of which are short-term bank loans in the PRC.
The gearing ratio (defined as total interest-bearing borrowings divided by shareholders’ equity) of Baifu Holding Group was approximately 0.34 times as at 31 December 2006.
As at 31 December 2006, Pacific Sheen Group reported total assets of approximately RMB28.00 million, which were financed by total liabilities of approximately RMB24.19 million, which comprised mainly of the Shareholders’ Loans, and equity of approximately RMB3.82 million. The net asset value was approximately RMB3.82 million as at 31 December 2006.
As at 31 December 2006, Pacific Sheen Group had cash and cash equivalents amounting to approximately RMB0.84 million. Pacific Sheen Group had no bank borrowings as at 31 December 2006. Accordingly, the gearing ratio of Pacific Sheen as at 31 December 2006 was nil.
(iv) Contingent liabilities
Save for the guarantee granted by Hualong Electronic in favour of 中程科技有限公 司 (Zhengcheng Technology Co., Ltd.) in respect of bank loans of an amount of up to RMB20.0 million, the Hualong Group did not have any material contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2006.
(v) Charges on assets
At 31 December 2006, bank loans of RMB26.80 million were secured by the land use rights and buildings of Baifu Holding Group with a net book value of approximately RMB6.69 million and RMB14.26 million respectively. In addition, bank loans of RMB10.00 million, RMB19.00 million and RMB4.80 million were guaranteed by 浙江華隆電力儀器制 造有限公司 (Zhejiang Hualong Electronic Power Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd.), a company beneficially-owned by the shareholders of Baifu Holding; Hualong Electronic; and Mr. Li Ning Chuan, a shareholder of Baifu Holding, respectively.
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(vi) Treasury policy
The Hualong Group generally finances its operations with internally generated resources and bank loans.
(vii) Foreign exchange exposure
Baifu Holding Group derives most of its revenue from the PRC and makes purchase and incurs expenses denominated mainly in Renminbi. Baifu Holding Group’s exposure to the fluctuation of exchange rate is minimal. As at 31 December 2006, Baifu Holding Group has not entered into agreements or purchased instruments to hedge its exchange rate risks.
(viii) Employee and remuneration policies
The total number of employees of Baifu Holding Group as at 31 December 2006 was 840. The employees’ remuneration (including directors’ emoluments) of Baifu Holding Group (details of which are set out in note 9 to the accountants’ report of Baifu Holding contained in Appendix II to this circular) amounted to approximately RMB61.24 million for the year ended 31 December 2006. The employees’ remuneration of Baifu Holding Group comprises three parts, namely monthly salary, annual performance bonus as well as statutory and company fringe benefits, of which salary and performance bonus are determined based on the position and performance of the relevant staff. Pursuant to statutory requirements, Baifu Holding Group has provided basic retirement insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and childbearing insurance as well as accumulation fund to its employees. In addition, Baifu Holding Group also provides staff training to its employees. As at 31 December 2006, Baifu Holding Group did not adopt any employee share option scheme.
REASONS FOR THE ACQUISITION TOGETHER WITH THE DISPOSAL
The Group is principally engaged in the sales of information technology products and the provision of customized information system consultancy and integration services, and information technology operation value-added services, which business will be continued by the Group irrespective of whether Completion takes place.
Power meters can be generally divided into two types, namely mechanical meters and electronic meters. The main users of power meters include power plant, power grid companies, regional power grid substations and end users of electricity such as industrial and residential users. The susceptibility to measurement error over time and inability to be programmable for the transmission of data required for the automated power measurement systems of the traditional mechanical meters have been driving the need to replace the traditional mechanical meters with the more technologically advanced and automated electronic power meters. In 1998, a program for the reform of rural and urban power grids commenced in the PRC. A key objective of the reform program was to implement the “One Household One Meter” project, under which more than 50 million power meters have been installed in the PRC since its implementation. It is expected that the power meter industry will continue to be benefited from the implementation of the “One Household One Meter” project in the future. Coupled with the booming real estate industry in the PRC and the rapid development of the PRC economy, which has boosted both commercial and non-commercial use of electricity in the PRC, the Directors believe that demand for power meters and solutions will continue to experience significant growth.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Given the profitable track record of the Hualong Group and the prospects of the electronic power meter industry, the Directors are of the view that the Acquisition will strengthen the Group’s revenue and profit base and will allow the Group to diversify its business to the electronic power meters and solutions industry where the Directors consider to have strong growth potential. The Directors further believe that the Acquisition would allow the Hualong Group to leverage on the Group’s management, sales and solution implementation experience, particularly in high end solution execution and cooperation and developing the overseas market. Taking into account the benefits of the Acquisition as described above, the Directors consider that the terms of the Agreement are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
FINANCIAL EFFECTS ON THE ENLARGED GROUP
Upon Completion, companies comprising the Hualong Group will become nonwholly owned subsidiaries of the Company and their financial results will be consolidated into the consolidated financial statements of the Group.
As set out in Appendix IV to this circular, the goodwill arising from the Acquisition, before taking into account the special dividend of RMB50.10 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2006 (the “Special Dividend”) declared on 1 February 2007, as detailed under the section headed “Subsequent Events” of Appendix II to this circular, is approximately HK$70.93 million, which represents the difference between the consideration for the Acquisition (on the basis that the fair value of the Consideration Shares is HK$2.73 per Share) and the fair value of the Hualong Group as at 31 December 2006. On the basis that the fair value of the Consideration Shares as at completion of the Acquisition is HK$2.73 per Share and the fair value of the Hualong Group as at completion of the Acquisition remains unchanged at such fair value as at 31 December 2006 and taking into account the Special Dividend, the goodwill arising from the Acquisition is approximately HK$121.40 million. The goodwill arising from the Acquisition to be recognised will be determined at the time of completion of the Acquisition with reference to the then fair value of the Hualong Group and the consideration for the Acquisition based on the then market price of the Consideration Shares. Such goodwill will be subject to annual assessment of impairment by the Directors and there will be no immediate profit and loss effect immediately upon completion of the Acquisition.
As set out in Appendix IV to this circular, on the basis that the fair value of the Consideration Shares is HK$2.73 per Share, there is no excess or deficit of the consideration over or under the net book value of the assets acquired arising from the Disposal. However, as the closing market price of the Consideration Shares at the time of completion of the Disposal may or may not equal to HK$2.73 per Share, an excess (or deficit) may be resulted upon completion of the Disposal in the case that the closing market price is below (or above) HK$2.73.
Based on the unaudited pro forma statement of assets and liabilities of the Enlarged Group as set out in Appendix IV to this circular, assuming Completion took place on 30 June 2006, the unaudited pro forma net asset value of the Enlarged Group would have increased from approximately HK$271.74 million to approximately HK$384.08 million after Completion.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS
The Acquisition together with the Disposal constitutes a major transaction for the Company under the Listing Rules and is subject to the Shareholders’ approval at the SGM. As at the Latest Practicable Date and so far as the Company is aware, as no Shareholder has an interest in the Acquisition and the Disposal which is materially different from the other Shareholders, no Shareholder is required to abstain from voting on the resolution to be proposed at the SGM to approve the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
SGM
Set out on pages 159 to 160 of this circular is a notice convening the SGM to be held at Room 2416, 24th Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on Monday, 16 April 2007 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, pass the resolution to approve the Agreement and all transactions contemplated thereunder.
A form of proxy is herewith enclosed for use at the SGM. Whether or not you are able to attend the meeting, please complete and return the enclosed form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon as soon as possible to the principal place of business of the Company at Room 2416, 24th Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong but in any event not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the SGM or any adjourned meeting (as the case may be). Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the SGM or any adjourned meeting should you so wish.
PROCEDURES FOR DEMANDING A POLL AT GENERAL MEETING
Pursuant to Bye-Law 66 of the bye-laws of the Company, a resolution put to the vote of a general meeting shall be decided on a show of hands unless voting by way of a poll is required by the rules of the Designated Stock Exchange (as defined in the bye-laws of the Company) or (before or on the declaration of the result of the show of hands or on the withdrawal of any other demand for a poll) a poll is demanded by: (i) the chairman of the meeting; or (ii) at least three members present in person (or in the case of a member being a corporation by its duly authorized representative) or by proxy for the time being entitled to vote at the meeting; or (iii) a member or members present in person (or in the case of a member being a corporation by its duly authorized representative) or by proxy and representing not less than one-tenth of the total voting rights of all members having the right to vote at the meeting; or (iv) by a member or members present in person (or in the case of a member being a corporation by its duly authorized representative) or by proxy and holding shares in the Company conferring a right to vote at the meeting being shares on which an aggregate sum has been paid up equal to not less than one-tenth of the total sum paid up on all shares conferring that right; or (v) if required by the rules of the Designated Stock Exchange (as defined in the bye-laws of the Company) by the chairman of the meeting and/or the director or directors who, individually or collectively, hold proxies in respect of shares representing 5% or more of the total voting rights at such meeting.
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A demand by a person as proxy for a member or in the case of a member being a corporation by its duly authorised representative shall be deemed to be the same as a demand by a member.
RECOMMENDATION
The Directors (including the independent non-executive Directors) consider that the terms of the Agreement are fair and reasonable and in the best interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. The Directors recommend that the Shareholders vote in favour of the resolution for approving the Agreement and all transactions contemplated thereunder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your attention is also drawn to the additional information set out in the appendices to this circular.
Yours faithfully For and on behalf of the Board Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited LI Wenjin Executive Director
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APPENDIX I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The following is a summary of the audited consolidated financial information on the Group for each of the three years ended 31 December 2003, 2004 and 2005 as extracted from the relevant annual reports of the Company for which the auditors of the Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, expressed unqualified opinion.
Results
| Turnover Operating (loss)/profit Finance costs (Loss)/profit before income tax Income tax credit/(expense) (Loss)/profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company |
For the year ended 31 December 2003 2004 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 359,790 279,695 438,763 (1,829) (11,136) 70,940 (1,625) (1,031) (3,998) (3,454) (12,167) 66,942 – 40 (4,638) (3,454) (12,127) 62,304 |
|---|---|
Assets and liabilities
| Total assets Total liabilities Total equity |
As at 31 December 2003 2004 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 163,676 240,721 313,741 (102,918) (192,090) (186,307) 60,758 48,631 127,434 |
|---|---|
Note: In financial year ended 31 December 2005, the Group adopted certain new/revised standards and interpretations of Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The 2005 figures have been amended as required in accordance with the relevant requirements, and the 2003 and 2004 figures have not been restated by virtue of the transitional provisions.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
2. AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following is the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2005 together with the accompanying notes, extracted from the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2005.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the year ended 31 December 2005
| Note Turnover 5 Cost of sales 7 Gross profit Other revenue 5 Selling expenses 7 Administrative expenses 7 Operating profit/(loss) Finance costs 10 Profit/(loss) before income tax Income tax (expense)/credit 11 Profit/(loss) attributable to the equity holders of the Company 12 Earnings per share for profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company during the year (expressed in HK$ per share) Basic earnings/(loss) per share 14 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share 14 |
Year ended 31 December 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 438,763 279,695 (247,208) (193,732) 191,555 85,963 2,587 458 (40,119) (30,644) (83,083) (66,913) 70,940 (11,136) (3,998) (1,031) 66,942 (12,167) (4,638) 40 62,304 (12,127) 0.187 (0.036) 0.172 (0.036) |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 December 2005
| Note ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 15 Leasehold land 6 Current assets Inventories 18 Trade and other receivables 17 Restricted cash 23 Cash and cash equivalents 19 Total assets EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders Share capital 20 Other reserves 21 Total equity LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary 23,25 Current liabilities Trade and other payables 22 Deposit received from issue of convertible preference shares by a subsidiary 23 Due to ultimate holding company 24, 30(b) Due to fellow subsidiaries 24, 30(b) Taxation payable Short term borrowings 25 Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities |
As at 31 December 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 37,760 21,135 208 – 37,968 21,135 --------------- --------------- 21,607 29,851 97,587 110,836 – 31,250 156,579 47,649 275,773 219,586 --------------- --------------- 313,741 240,721 3,330 3,330 124,104 45,301 127,434 48,631 --------------- --------------- 21,173 – 115,952 121,280 – 31,250 – 24,638 390 623 715 – 48,077 14,299 165,134 192,090 --------------- --------------- 186,307 192,090 --------------- --------------- 313,741 240,721 110,639 27,496 148,607 48,631 |
As at 31 December 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 37,760 21,135 208 – 37,968 21,135 --------------- --------------- 21,607 29,851 97,587 110,836 – 31,250 156,579 47,649 275,773 219,586 --------------- --------------- 313,741 240,721 3,330 3,330 124,104 45,301 127,434 48,631 --------------- --------------- 21,173 – 115,952 121,280 – 31,250 – 24,638 390 623 715 – 48,077 14,299 165,134 192,090 --------------- --------------- 186,307 192,090 --------------- --------------- 313,741 240,721 110,639 27,496 148,607 48,631 |
|---|---|---|
| 21,135 --------------- 29,851 110,836 31,250 47,649 |
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| 219,586 --------------- 240,721 |
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| 3,330 45,301 |
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| 48,631 --------------- |
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| – 121,280 31,250 24,638 623 – 14,299 |
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| 192,090 --------------- 192,090 --------------- |
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| 240,721 | ||
| 27,496 | ||
| 48,631 |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 December 2005
| Note ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 15 Investments in subsidiaries 16 Current assets Prepayments, deposits and other receivables 17 Due from subsidiaries 16 Cash and cash equivalents 19 Total assets EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders Share capital 20 Other reserves 21 Total equity LIABILITIES Current liabilities Other payables and accruals 22 Due to a subsidiary 16 Due to ultimate holding company 24 Total equity and liabilities Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities |
As at 31 December 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 4 6 4,136 4,136 4,140 4,142 --------------- --------------- 997 860 58,214 73,547 848 95 60,059 74,502 --------------- --------------- 64,199 78,644 3,330 3,330 50,638 68,116 53,968 71,446 --------------- --------------- 10,231 774 – 500 – 5,924 10,231 7,198 --------------- --------------- 64,199 78,644 49,828 67,304 --------------- --------------- 53,968 71,446 |
As at 31 December 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 4 6 4,136 4,136 4,140 4,142 --------------- --------------- 997 860 58,214 73,547 848 95 60,059 74,502 --------------- --------------- 64,199 78,644 3,330 3,330 50,638 68,116 53,968 71,446 --------------- --------------- 10,231 774 – 500 – 5,924 10,231 7,198 --------------- --------------- 64,199 78,644 49,828 67,304 --------------- --------------- 53,968 71,446 |
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| 4,142 --------------- 860 73,547 95 |
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| 74,502 --------------- 78,644 |
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| 3,330 68,116 |
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| 71,446 --------------- |
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| 774 500 5,924 |
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| 7,198 --------------- |
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| 78,644 | ||
| 67,304 --------------- |
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| 71,446 |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 31 December 2005
| Balance at 1 January 2004 Loss for the year Balance at 31 December 2004 and at 1 January 2005 Profit for the year Issue of convertible preference shares by a subsidiary (Note 21 and 23) Issue of share options by the Company (Note 20 and 21) Issue of share options by a subsidiary (Note 20 and 21) Exchange differences arising on translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries Balance at 31 December 2005 |
Share capital HK$’000 3,330 – 3,330 – – – – – 3,330 |
Share Contributed premium surplus HK$’000 HK$’000 100,556 125,310 – – 100,556 125,310 – – – – – – – – – – 100,556 125,310 |
Other reserves HK$’000 – – – – 11,134 4,220 273 – 15,627 |
Exchange Accumulated reserve losses HK$’000 HK$’000 – (168,438) – (12,127) – (180,565) – 62,304 – – – – – – 872 – 872 (118,261) |
Total HK$’000 60,758 (12,127) 48,631 62,304 11,134 4,220 273 872 127,434 |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For the year ended 31 December 2005
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 27 Interest paid Hong Kong profits tax paid Overseas profits tax paid Net cash generated from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment 15 Purchase of leasehold land Sale of property, plant and equipment 27 Interest received Decrease in pledged bank deposits Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Inception of other loans Inception of short term bank loans Repayment of other loans Repayment of short term bank loans Proceeds from issuance of convertible preference shares by a subsidiary Subsidy income from Government Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Exchange gains on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 19 |
Year ended 31 December 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 74,601 31,011 (2,891) (1,031) – (1) (3,923) – 67,787 29,979 --------------- --------------- (26,380) (14,907) (208) – 157 54 1,403 175 – 18,879 (25,028) 4,201 --------------- --------------- – 935 48,077 13,364 (935) – (13,364) (15,782) 31,200 – 926 – 65,904 (1,483) --------------- --------------- 108,663 32,697 267 – 47,649 14,952 156,579 47,649 |
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APPENDIX I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The principal activity of Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited (the “Company”) is investment holding.
The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively known as the “Group”), are principally engaged in the sales of information technology products, provision of information system consultancy and integration services, and information technology operation valued-added services. An analysis of the Group’s performance for the year by business and geographical segments is set out in note 5 to the financial statements.
The Company is a limited liability company incorporated in Bermuda. The address of its registered office is Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda.
These consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of units of HK dollars (HK$’000), unless otherwise stated. These consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 21 April 2006.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
2.1 Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements of Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and Hong Kong Accounting Standards (“HKFRS”). The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss, which are carried at fair value.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with HKFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements, are disclosed in Note 4.
The adoption of new/revised HKFRS
In 2005, the Group adopted the new/revised standards and interpretations of HKFRS below, which are relevant to its operations. The 2004 comparatives have been amended as required, in accordance with the relevant requirements.
HKAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements HKAS 2 Inventories HKAS 7 Cash Flow Statements HKAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors HKAS 10 Events after the Balance Sheet Date HKAS 12 Income Taxes HKAS 14 Segment Reporting HKAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment HKAS 17 Leases
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
| HKAS 18 | Revenue |
|---|---|
| HKAS 19 | Employee Benefits |
| HKAS 20 | Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure |
| of Government Assistance | |
| HKAS 21 | The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates |
| HKAS 23 | Borrowing Costs |
| HKAS 24 | Related Party Disclosures |
| HKAS 27 | Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements |
| HKAS 32 | Financial Instruments: Disclosures and Presentation |
| HKAS 33 | Earnings per Share |
| HKAS 36 | Impairment of Assets |
| HKAS 37 | Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets |
| HKAS 39 | Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement |
| (Amendment) | Transition and Initial Recognition of Financial Assets and |
| Financial Liabilities | |
| HKAS-Int 10 | Government Assistance – No Specific Relation to Operating Activities |
| HKFRS 2 | Share-based Payments |
| HKFRS 3 | Business Combinations |
The adoption of new/revised HKASs 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 33, 36, 37, HKAS-Int 10 and HKFRS 3 did not result in substantial changes to the Group’s accounting policies. In summary:
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HKASs 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 27, 33, 36, 37, HKAS-Int 10 and HKFRS 3 had no material effect on the Group’s policies; and
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HKAS 21 had no material effect on the Group’s policy. The functional currency of each of the consolidated entities has been re-evaluated based on the guidance to the revised standard. All the Group entities have the same functional currency as the presentation currency for respective entity financial statements; and
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HKAS 24 has affected the identification of related parties and some other relatedparty disclosures.
The adoption of revised HKAS 17 has resulted in a change in the accounting policy relating to the reclassification of leasehold land from property, plant and equipment to operating leases. The up-front prepayments made for the leasehold land are expensed in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease or when there is impairment, the impairment is expensed in the income statement.
The adoption of HKASs 32 and 39 has resulted in a change in the accounting policy relating to the classification of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and available-for-sale financial assets. It has also resulted in the recognition of derivative financial instruments at fair value and the change in the recognition and measurement of hedging activities.
The adoption of HKFRS 2 has resulted in a change in the accounting policy for sharebased payments. Until 31 December 2004, the provision of share options to employees did not result in an expense in the income statement. Effective on 1 January 2005, the Group expenses the cost of share options in the income statement. As a transitional provision, the cost of share options granted after 7 November 2002 and had not yet vested on 1 January 2005 was expensed retrospectively in the income statement of the respective periods.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
All changes in the accounting policies have been made in accordance with the transition provisions in the respective standards. All standards adopted by the Group require retrospective application other than:
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HKAS 39 – does not permit to recognise, derecognise and measure financial assets and liabilities in accordance with this standard on a retrospective basis. The Group applied the previous SSAP 24 “Accounting for investments in securities” to investments in securities and also to hedge relationships for the 2004 comparative information. The adjustments required for the accounting differences between SSAP 24 and HKAS 39 are determined and recognised at 1 January 2005; and
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HKFRS 2 – only retrospective application for all equity instruments granted after 7 November 2002 and not vested at 1 January 2005.
| 2005 | |
|---|---|
| HK$’000 | |
| The adoption of revised HKAS 17 resulted in: | |
| Decrease in property, plant and equipment | 208 |
| Increase in leasehold land | 208 |
| There is no impact on basic and diluted earnings per share from the adoption of revised | |
| HKAS 17. | |
| 2005 | |
| HK$’000 | |
| The adoption of HKASs 32 and 39 resulted in: | |
| Increase in financial liability portion of convertible | |
| preference shares issued by a subsidiary | 21,173 |
| Increase in other reserves | 11,134 |
| Increase in finance costs | 1,107 |
| Decrease in basic earnings per share (expressed in HK$ per share) | 0.003 |
| Decrease in diluted earnings per share (expressed in HK$ per share) | 0.003 |
| 2005 | |
| HK$’000 | |
| The adoption of HKFRS 2 resulted in: | |
| Increase in other reserves | 4,493 |
| Increase in administrative expenses | 4,493 |
| Decrease in basic earnings per share (expressed in HK$ per share) | 0.013 |
| Decrease in diluted earnings per share (expressed in HK$ per share) | 0.012 |
There was no impact on opening retained earnings at 1 January 2004 from the adoption of HKASs 17, 32, 39 and HKFRS 2.
No early adoption of the following new Standards or Interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective. The Group has already commenced an assessment of the impact of new Standards and Interpretations but is not yet in a position to state whether these new Standards/Interpretations would have a significant impact of its results in operations and financial position.
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HKAS 1 (Amendment), Capital disclosures HKAS 19 (Amendment), Actuarial Gains and Losses, Group Plans and Disclosures HKAS 39 (Amendment), Cash Flow Hedge Accounting of Forecast Intragroup Transactions
HKAS 39 (Amendment), The Fair Value Option HKAS 39 and HKFRS 4 (Amendment), Financial Guarantee Contracts HKFRS 1 (Amendment), First-time Adoption of Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and HKFRS 6 (Amendment), Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources
HKFRS 6, Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources HKFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures, and a complementary Amendment to HKAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements – Capital Disclosures HKFRS-Int 4, Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease HKFRS-Int 5, Rights to Interests arising from Decommissioning, Restoration and Environmental Rehabilitation Funds HK(IFRIC)-Int 6, Liabilities arising from Participating in a Specific Market – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment HK(IFRIC)-Int 7, Applying the Restatement Approach under HKAS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies
2.2 Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries made up to 31 December.
(a) Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the income statement.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
In the Company’s balance sheet the investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less provision for impairment losses. The results of subsidiaries are accounted by the Company on the basis of dividend received and receivable.
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2.3 Segment reporting
A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or services that are subject to risks and returns that are different from those of other business segments. A geographical segment is engaged in providing products or services within a particular economic environment that are subject to risks and returns that are different from those of segments operating in other economic environments.
2.4 Foreign currency translation
(a) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are presented in HK dollars, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.
(b) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement, except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges or qualifying net investment hedges.
Translation differences on non-monetary items, such as equity instruments held at fair value through profit or loss, are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss. Translation difference on non-monetary items, such as equities classified as available-for-sale financial assets, are included in the fair value reserve in equity.
(c) Group companies
The results and financial position of all the group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:
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(i) assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;
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(ii) income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions); and
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(iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity.
On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are taken to shareholders’ equity. When a foreign operation is sold, such exchange differences are recognised in the income statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.
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2.5 Property, plant and equipment
All property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Cost may also include transfers from equity of any gains/losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are expensed in the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate cost to their residual values over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
| Leasehold improvements | 20% |
|---|---|
| Office furniture and equipment | 18% – 25% |
| Plant and equipment | 9% – 25% |
| Motor vehicles | 18% – 25% |
The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (Note 2.6).
2.6 Impairment of assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation, which are at least tested annually for impairment and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
2.7 Investments
The Group classifies its investments in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and loans and receivables. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at every reporting date.
(a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
This category has two sub-categories: financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realised within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
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(b) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of trading the receivable. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date. These are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the balance sheet (Note 2.9).
Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade-date – the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets. Investments are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss” category are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise.
If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Group establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include the use of recent arm’s length transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer’s specific circumstances.
The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired.
2.8 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises, raw materials and direct labour. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses. Costs of inventories include the transfer from equity of any gains/losses on qualifying cash flow hedges relating to purchases of raw materials.
2.9
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade and other receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised in the income statement.
2.10 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the balance sheet at cost. Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.
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2.11 Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
2.12 Borrowings
Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Transaction costs are incremental costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, issue or disposal of a financial asset or financial liability, including fees and commissions paid to agents, advisers, brokers and dealers, levies by regulatory agencies and securities exchanges, and transfer taxes and duties. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of that asset.
All other borrowing costs are charged to the income statement in the year in which they are incurred.
The fair value of the liability portion of a convertible bond is determined using a market interest rate for an equivalent non-convertible bond. This amount is recorded as a liability on an amortised cost basis until extinguished on conversion or maturity of the bond. The remainder of the proceeds is allocated to the conversion option. This is recognised and included in shareholders’ equity, net of income tax effects.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.
2.13 Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, if the deferred income tax arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, it is not accounted for. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
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2.14 Employee benefits
(a) Employee leave entitlements
Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision, where appropriate, is made for the estimated liability for annual leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the balance sheet date.
Employee entitlements to sick leave and maternity leave are not recognised until the time of leave.
(b) Pension obligations
The Group operates a defined contribution Mandatory Provident Fund retirement benefits scheme (the “Pension Scheme”) set up pursuant to the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance, for all of its employees in Hong Kong. Contributions are made based on a percentage of the employees’ basic salaries and are charged to the consolidated income statement as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the Pension Scheme. The assets of the Pension Scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administrated fund. The Group’s employer contributions vest fully with the employees when contributed to the Pension Scheme, except for the Group’s employer voluntary contributions, which are refunded to the Group when the employee leaves employment prior to vesting fully in the contributions, in accordance with the rules of the Pension Scheme.
The Group has no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid. The contributions are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due and are reduced by contributions forfeited by those employees who leave the scheme prior to vesting fully in the contributions. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.
In addition, pursuant to the government regulations in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), the Group is required to contribute an amount to certain retirement benefit schemes based on approximately 7% to 20% of the wages for the year of those workers in the PRC. The local municipal government undertakes to assume the retirement benefits obligations of those workers of the Group. Contributions to these retirement benefits schemes are charged to the consolidated income statement as incurred.
(c) Share-based compensation
The Group operates two equity-settled, share-based compensation plans. The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of the options is recognised as an expense. The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period is determined by reference to the fair value of the options granted, excluding the impact of any non-market vesting conditions (for example, profitability and sales growth targets). Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. At each balance sheet date, the entity revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. It recognises the impact of the revision of original estimates, if any, in the income statement, and a corresponding adjustment to equity over the remaining vesting period.
The proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital (nominal value) and share premium when the options are exercised.
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(d) Bonus plans
The Group recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses and profit-sharing, based on a formula that takes into consideration the profit attributable to the Company’s shareholders after certain adjustments. The Group recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.
2.15 Provisions
Provisions for environmental restoration, restructuring cost and legal claims are recognised when: the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated. Restructuring provisions comprise lease termination penalties and employee termination payments. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small.
2.16 Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value for the sale of goods and services, net of value-added tax, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the Group. Revenue is recognised as follows:
(a) Sales of goods
Sales of goods are recognised when a Group entity has delivered products to the customer, the customer has accepted the products and collectibility of the related receivables is reasonably assured.
- (b) Sales of services
Sales of services are recognised when the services are rendered.
(c) Interest income
Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method.
- (d) Lease income
Lease income under finance lease is recognised over the term of the lease using the net investment method, which reflects a constant periodic rate of return. When assets are leased out under a finance lease, the present value of the lease payments is recognised as a receivable. The difference between the gross receivable and the present value of the receivable is recognised as unearned finance income.
2.17 Leases
Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are expensed in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
2.18 Government grants
Grants from the government are recognised as income where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received.
Government grants relating to the purchase of property, plant and equipment are deducted from the carrying amount of the asset. The grant is recognised as income over the life of a depreciable asset by way of a reduced depreciation charge.
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2.19 Research and development
Research expenditure is expensed as incurred. Costs incurred on development projects (relating to the design and testing of new or improved products) are recognised as intangible assets when it is probable that the project will be a success considering its commercial and technological feasibility, and costs can be measured reliably. Other development expenditures are expensed as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period.
2.20 Dividend distribution
Dividend distribution to the Company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the Group’s financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the Company’s shareholders.
2.21 Comparatives
Where necessary, comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with changes in presentation in current year.
3. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
3.1 Financial risk factors
The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, fair value interest risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest-rate risk. The Group’s overall risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of the financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group’s financial performance.
Risk management is carried out by the executive Directors. The executive Directors identify, evaluate and hedge financial risks in close co-operation within the operating units of the Group.
(a) Market risk
- (i) Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates mainly in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) and Hong Kong. The exchange rate of Renminbi to HK dollars is subject to the rules and regulations of foreign exchange control promulgated by the PRC government. At present, the Group does not have any financial instruments for hedging purposes.
Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. The executive Directors are responsible for managing the net position in each foreign currency.
(ii) Price risk
The estimated fair value of the convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary, share options issued by the Company and a subsidiary are affected by the changes in market prices.
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(b) Credit risk
The Group has concentration of credit risk. Sales of goods and services to the top five customers constitute 65% of the Group’s turnover for the year ended 31 December 2005.
The executive Directors consider that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant since the Group primarily trades with reputable and creditworthy customers. In addition, the Group has credit policies in place to ensure that sales of products and services are made to customers with appropriate credit history. Collection of outstanding receivable balances and authorised credit limits to individual customers are closely monitored on an ongoing basis.
(c) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and the ability to apply for bank loan facilities when necessary.
- (d) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
The Group’s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, except for the cash placed with banks.
The interest rate risk of the Group arises from borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest-rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest-rate risk. At the year end, all borrowings were at a fixed rate.
3.2 Fair value estimation
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. The Group uses a variety of methods and made assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each balance sheet date. Other techniques, such as estimated discounted cash flows, are used to determine the fair value for the remaining financial instruments.
The nominal value less impairment provision of trade receivable and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that was available to the Group for similar financial instruments. The fair values of share options granted by the Company and a subsidiary of the Company during the year are estimated by using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.
Details of the fair value estimation of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary are set out in Note 4(b).
4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
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The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
(a) Income taxes
The Group is subject to income taxes in various jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining the worldwide provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
(b) Estimated fair value of the liability component of the convertible preference shares issued by Turbo Speed Technology Limited (“Turbo Speed”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
The fair value of the liability component is estimated by applying the Discounted Cash Flows Method. The Group makes significant assumptions of the future dividend payments to convertible preference shareholders of the subsidiary based on available latest financial information, business potential and plans, and recent market information of industry and sector performance.
According to the subscription agreement entered into by Turbo Speed, the holders of the convertible preference shares are entitled to a fixed cumulative preferred dividend equal to HK$624,000 (the “Preferred dividend”). The holders of the convertible preference shares are also entitled to participate in part of dividends (the “Ordinary dividend”), declared and payable by Turbo Speed (after the Preferred dividend), calculated by applying an agreed formula so that the aggregate of the Preferred dividend and Ordinary dividend to the holders of convertible preference shares are equal initially to 16% (on an annual basis) of the total dividend payable by Turbo Speed. The Group has revised the assumptions of the dividend payment pattern used on the Discounted Cash Flows Method since interim. It is because the executive Directors are now in a better position to estimate the dividend payments in the future years since 2005 is the first full year result of IVR operation and the dividend in respect of 2005 to be proposed by Turbo Speed.
According to a shareholders’ agreement entered into by the Company and the convertible preference shareholders of Turbo Speed on 29 April 2005, if the audited net profit after taxation of Beijing Hi Sunsray Technology Limited (“Beijing Hi Sunsray”), a whollyowned subsidiary of Turbo Speed, for either of the financial year ending 31 December 2005 or 2006, as stated in the audited financial statements of Beijing Hi Sunsray for the relevant financial year is less than RMB40 million, the Company shall transfer an agreed percentage of shares in Turbo Speed to the then convertible preference shareholders of Turbo Speed for a consideration of HK$1. The Group has considered the contingent value is minimal based on the available latest financial information and the financial forecast of Beijing Hi Sunsray.
(c) Impairment of receivables
The executive Directors determine the provision for impairment of trade and other receivables. This estimate is based on the credit history of its customers and the current market condition. The executive Directors reassess the provision on each of the balance sheet date.
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5. TURNOVER, OTHER REVENUE AND SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group is principally engaged in the sales of information technology products, provision of information system consultancy and integration services, and information technology operation value-added services. Turnover and other revenue recognised during the year are as follows:
| Turnover Sales of information technology products Provision of information system consultancy and integration services Information technology operation value-added services Other revenue Interest income Subsidy income from Government_(Note below)_ Other income Turnover and other revenue |
For the year ended 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 200,261 166,377 102,261 81,041 136,241 32,277 438,763 279,695 ---------------- ---------------- 1,403 175 926 – 258 283 2,587 458 ---------------- ---------------- 441,350 280,153 |
For the year ended 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 200,261 166,377 102,261 81,041 136,241 32,277 438,763 279,695 ---------------- ---------------- 1,403 175 926 – 258 283 2,587 458 ---------------- ---------------- 441,350 280,153 |
|---|---|---|
| 279,695 ---------------- 175 – 283 |
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| 458 ---------------- |
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| 280,153 |
- Note: The Group obtained and recognised as income a government grant of HK$0.93 million which was an incentive to the Group for the development of new technology and new products (2004: Nil). There is no obligation attached with such government subsidy.
Primary reporting format – business segments
As at 31 December 2005, the Group is organised into four main business segments:
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(a) Financial solutions, services and related products – provision of customised information system consultancy and integration services and sales of information technology products to financial institutions and banks; and
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(b) Telecommunication solutions, services and related products – provision of customised information system consultancy and integration services and sales of information technology products to the telecommunication industries; and
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(c) Electronic payment products and services – sales of electronic fund transfer point-of-sale (“EFT-POS”) terminals; and
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(d) Information technology operation value-added services – provision of Interactive Voice Response (“IVR”) platform operation services.
There are no sales or other transactions between the business segments.
Turnover consists of sales from financial solutions, services and related products, telecommunication solutions, services and related products, electronic payment products and services and information technology operation value-added services, which are HK$438.61 million and HK$279.50 million for the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 respectively.
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Other Group operations mainly comprise the management fees received from a related company. This does not constitute a separately reportable segment. Management fees received from a related company for the year ended 31 December 2005 is HK$0.15 million (2004: HK$0.2 million).
The segment results for the year ended 31 December 2005 and segment assets and liabilities at 31 December 2005 and capital expenditure for the year then ended are as follows:
| Telecom- Financial munication solutions, solutions, services and services and information information technology technology products products HK$’000 HK$’000 Turnover 157,784 11,515 Other revenue 212 – Segment results 13,315 (3,438) Finance costs Profit before taxation Income tax expense Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company Segment assets 87,625 2,178 Segment liabilities (76,338) (19,957) Other segment information: Depreciation 4,160 – Provision for doubtful debts 1,586 3,477 Write-off of inventories – – Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 188 – Capital expenditure 418 – |
Information Electronic technology payment operation products value- and added services services HK$’000 HK$’000 133,073 136,241 1,320 1,052 14,232 72,514 104,535 116,030 (48,903) (30,695) 673 4,989 1,911 – 1,008 – 5 126 6,816 18,619 |
Others HK$’000 150 3 (25,683) 3,373 (10,414) 62 – – – 527 |
Group HK$’000 438,763 2,587 70,940 (3,998) 66,942 (4,638) 62,304 313,741 (186,307) 9,884 6,974 1,008 319 26,380 |
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The segment results for the year ended 31 December 2004 and segment assets and liabilities at 31 December 2004 and capital expenditure for the year then ended are as follows:
| Telecom- Financial munication solutions, solutions, services and services and information information technology technology products products HK$’000 HK$’000 Turnover 129,785 21,438 Other revenue 87 59 Segment results (16,986) (661) Finance costs Loss before taxation Income tax credit Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company Segment assets 101,922 20,280 Segment liabilities (81,432) (26,081) Other segment information: Depreciation 5,582 1,131 Provision for doubtful debts 4,366 – Write-back of provision for obsolete inventories – – Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 183 – Loss on write off of property, plant and equipment 2,922 – Capital expenditure 1,589 795 |
Information Electronic technology payment operation products value- and added services services HK$’000 HK$’000 95,995 32,277 307 – 9,664 8,598 60,065 25,529 (30,063) (16,338) 575 1,328 – – (429) – – – 273 – 682 11,803 |
Others HK$’000 200 5 (11,751) 32,925 (38,176) 7 – – – – 38 |
Group HK$’000 279,695 458 (11,136) (1,031) (12,167) 40 (12,127) 240,721 (192,090) 8,623 4,366 (429) 183 3,195 14,907 |
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Secondary reporting format – Geographical segments
The Group’s four business segments operate in two main geographical areas:
– Hong Kong and South East Asia
financial solutions, services and information technology products, and electronic payment products and services
Mainland China –
financial solutions, services and information technology products, telecommunication solutions, services and information technology products, electronic payment products and services, and information technology operation value-added services
There are no sales or other transactions between the geographical segments.
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| Hong Kong and South East Asia Mainland China Unallocated income, net Operating profit Hong Kong and South East Asia Mainland China Unallocated income, net Operating loss |
Turnover 2005 HK$’000 71,100 367,663 438,763 Turnover 2004 HK$’000 75,925 203,770 279,695 |
Segment results 2005 HK$’000 (26,392) 95,929 69,537 1,403 70,940 Segment results 2004 HK$’000 (7,104) (4,267) (11,371) 235 (11,136) |
Total assets 2005 HK$’000 39,194 274,547 313,741 Total assets 2004 HK$’000 100,639 140,082 240,721 |
Capital expenditure 2005 HK$’000 650 25,730 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26,380 | ||||
| Capital expenditure 2004 HK$’000 38 14,869 |
||||
| 14,907 | ||||
6. LEASEHOLD LAND
The Group’s interests in leasehold land represent prepaid operating lease payments and their net book values are analysed as follows:
| Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2004 | ||
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | ||
| Outside Hong Kong, held on: | |||
| Leases of between 10 to 50 years | 208 | – |
During the year, Pax Technology (Shenzhen) Limited (“PAX SZ”), a subsidiary of the Company, has acquired leasehold land and building (the “Property”) at a total consideration of HK$5,714,000 from the PRC government as an incentive to PAX SZ for the development of new technology and new products.
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The Property acquired by PAX SZ is limited to self-use on specific projects approved by the PRC government. The Property cannot be used for property trading or sub-leasing purposes. Any transfer of ownership of the Property is subject to approval from the PRC government, ruled by applicable laws and regulations.
| Acquisition cost of leasehold land Acquisition cost of building_(Note 15)_ |
2005 HK$’000 208 5,506 |
|---|---|
| 5,714 |
7. EXPENSES BY NATURE
Expenses included in cost of sales, selling expenses and administrative expenses are analysed as follows:
| 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Auditors’ remuneration | 1,620 | 1,221 |
| Depreciation | 9,884 | 8,623 |
| Employee benefit expense | ||
| (including directors’ emoluments)(Note 9) | 101,092 | 74,848 |
| Changes in inventories of finished goods | 185,572 | 142,990 |
| Operating lease rentals for land and buildings | 10,254 | 9,927 |
| Operating lease rentals for equipment | 7,212 | 2,576 |
| Research and development costs | 2,204 | 2,269 |
| Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 319 | 183 |
| Write off of property, plant and equipment | – | 3,195 |
| Provision for doubtful debts | 6,974 | 4,366 |
| Write-off of inventories | 1,008 | – |
| Write-back of provision for obsolete inventories | – | (429) |
| Refund of value-added tax | (4,816) | (2,844) |
| Waiver of payment to a sub-contractor | – | (468) |
8. NET FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAINS/(LOSSES)
The net foreign exchange gains recognised in the income statement included as administrative expenses for the year ended 31 December 2005 amounted to HK$500,000 (2004: net foreign exchange losses of HK$118,000).
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSE (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ EMOLUMENTS)
| Wages, salaries and bonus Social security costs Share options granted to directors and employees (Note 21) Pension costs – defined contribution plans_(Note (a))_ |
2005 HK$’000 86,920 6,574 4,493 3,105 101,092 |
2004 HK$’000 66,477 4,882 – 3,489 |
|---|---|---|
| 74,848 |
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Note:
(a) Pensions – defined contribution plans
Contributions totalling HK$4,284,000 (2004: HK$3,850,000) were payable to the fund at the year end.
No contribution was forfeited during the year (2004: Nil).
(b) Directors’ emoluments
There was no arrangement under which a Director waived or agreed to waive any emolument during the year (2004: Nil).
The directors’ emoluments for the year are equivalent to key management compensation. The remuneration of every Director for the year ended 31 December 2005, is set out below:
| Name of Director Executive Directors Cheung Yuk Fung Kui Man Chun Lo Siu Yu Xu Wensheng Li Wenjin Chan Yiu Kwong Xu Chung Jun Zhou Jian Su Terry Lumin_(Note (a)) _Non-Executive Director Liu Yangsheng, Charles (Note (b)) Independent Non-Executive Directors Tam Chun Fai Leung Wai Man, Roger Xu Sitao |
Fees HK’000 220 – – – – – – – – 220 ----------- 75 ----------- 60 60 60 180 ----------- 475 |
Salary HK’000 – 612 425 425 477 852 399 – – 3,190 ----------- – ----------- – – – – ----------- 3,190 |
Employer’s Other benefits – Discretio- contribution Share options(Note (c)) nary to pension No. of share Fair bonus scheme options value – HK’000 HK’000 HK’000 150 9 – – 2,000 12 3,300,000 418 1,200 12 3,300,000 418 1,000 12 3,300,000 418 2,000 12 3,300,000 418 450 12 1,000,000 127 500 12 3,300,000 418 – – – – – – – – 7,300 81 17,500,000 2,217 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 300 – – – ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 7,600 81 17,500,000 2,217 |
Total HK$’000 379 3,042 2,055 1,855 2,907 1,441 1,329 – – |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,008 ----------- 375 ----------- 60 60 60 |
||||
| 180 ----------- 13,563 |
Note:
-
(a) Mr. Su Terry Lumin has resigned as Director of the Company on 2 February 2005.
-
(b) Mr. Liu Yangsheng, Charles was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company on 17 May 2005 and resigned on 17 April 2006.
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- (c) On 26 September 2005, 17,500,000 share options were granted to certain directors at HK$0.768 (the average closing price of the shares as quoted in the daily quotations sheets issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the five business days immediately preceding 26 September 2005) with an expiry date of 25 September 2015. The option period commences on 26 September 2005 and expires 10 years thereafter. Options granted are vested as follows:
On 26 September 2005 Up to 50% On 26 September 2006 Up to 100%
The remuneration of every Director for the year ended 31 December 2004 is set out below:
| Name of Director Executive Directors Cheung Yuk Fung Kui Man Chun Lo Siu Yu Xu Wen Sheng Li Wen Jin Chan Yiu Kwong Su Terry Lumin Xu Chung Jun Zhou Jian Independent Non-Executive Directors Tam Chun Fai Leung Wai Man, Roger Xu Sitao Lau Wai Kit |
Fees HK’000 120 – – – – – – – – 120 ------------- 35 16 70 32 153 ------------- 273 |
Employer’s contribution to pension Salary scheme HK’000 HK’000 – 6 612 12 252 12 252 12 432 12 852 12 972 12 312 12 – – 3,684 90 ------------- ------------- – – – – – – – – – – ------------- ------------- 3,684 90 |
Other benefits – Share options (Note) Total No. of HK’000 share options 126 – 624 3,000,000 264 3,300,000 264 3,300,000 444 3,300,000 864 1,500,000 984 1,500,000 324 3,300,000 – – 3,894 19,200,000 ------------- ------------- 35 – 16 – 70 – 32 – 153 – ------------- ------------- 4,047 19,200,000 |
Other benefits – Share options (Note) Total No. of HK’000 share options 126 – 624 3,000,000 264 3,300,000 264 3,300,000 444 3,300,000 864 1,500,000 984 1,500,000 324 3,300,000 – – 3,894 19,200,000 ------------- ------------- 35 – 16 – 70 – 32 – 153 – ------------- ------------- 4,047 19,200,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19,200,000 ------------- – – – – |
||||
| – ------------- 19,200,000 |
Note: On 18 March 2004, 19,200,000 share options of the Company were granted to certain directors at HK$0.374 (the average closing price of the shares as quoted in the daily quotations sheets issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the five business days immediately preceding 18 March 2004) with an expiry date of 17 March 2014. The exercisable period of the above share options is from 18 March 2004 to 17 March 2014 (both dates inclusive). These options have been fully vested at 1 January 2005.
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(c) Five highest paid individuals
The five individuals whose emoluments were the highest in the Group for the year included four Directors (2004: three). The emoluments payable to the remaining one (2004: two) individual during the year are as follows:
| Salaries, allowances and benefits in kind The emoluments fell within the following bands: Emolument bands Nil – HK$1,000,000 HK$2,000,000 – HK$2,500,000 10. FINANCE COSTS Interest on bank loans and overdrafts Interest on financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary_(Note 23)_ |
2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 2,432 1,161 Number of individuals 2005 2004 – 2 1 – 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 2,891 1,031 1,107 – 3,998 1,031 |
2004 HK$’000 1,161 |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 HK$’000 1,031 – |
||
| 1,031 |
11. INCOME TAX EXPENSE/(CREDIT)
The applicable profit tax rate in Hong Kong is 17.5% (2004: 17.5%). Taxation on overseas profits has been calculated on the estimated assessable profit for the year at the rates of taxation prevailing in the countries in which the Group operates.
| Current income tax – Hong Kong profits tax – Overseas taxation Deferred income tax_(Note 26)_ Overprovision in previous year Tax expense/(credit) |
2005 HK$’000 – 4,638 – – 4,638 |
2004 HK$’000 – – – (40 |
|---|---|---|
| (40 |
(a) Hong Kong profits tax has not been provided in these financial statements as the Group has no estimated assessable profit for the year (2004: Nil).
(b) The PRC taxation has been provided on the profits of the Group’s subsidiaries in the PRC and calculated at the applicable rates (2004: Nil).
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The subsidiaries in the PRC enjoy tax concessions made available to Foreign Investment Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises. Pursuant to the Income Tax Law of the PRC concerning Foreign Investment Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises, the subsidiaries in the PRC are subject to tax rate and tax concessions as follows:
| Applicable | Year of tax | |
|---|---|---|
| Name of subsidiaries | tax rate | exemption/relief |
| Pax Technology (Shenzhen) Limited | 15% | 2004 to 2008 |
| Beijing Hi Sun Advanced Business Solutions | ||
| Information Technology Limited | 15% | 2000 to 2005 |
| Beijing Hi Sunsray Information Technology Limited | 15% | 2000 to 2005 |
The taxation on the Group’s profit/(loss) before taxation differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the taxation rate of the home country of the Company as follows:
| Profit/(loss) before taxation Calculated at a taxation rate of 17.5% (2004: 17.5%) Effect of different taxation rates in other countries Effect of tax holiday Income not subject to taxation Expenses not deductible for taxation proposes Utilisation of previously unrecognised tax losses Unrecognised tax losses Over-provision in prior years Tax expense/(credit) |
2005 HK$’000 66,942 11,715 (2,357) (8,207) (18) 2,862 (2,560) 3,203 – 4,638 |
2004 HK$’000 (12,167 |
|---|---|---|
| (2,129 123 (26 (19 93 (1,118 3,076 (40 |
||
| (40 |
12. PROFIT/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY
The profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company is dealt with in the financial statements of the Company to the extent of HK$21,698,000 (2004: HK$8,281,000).
13. DIVIDENDS
No dividend has been paid or declared by the Company during the year (2004: Nil).
14. EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic
Basic earnings/(loss) per share is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company by the number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.
| 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company | 62,304 | (12,127) |
| Number of ordinary shares in issue_(thousands)_ | 333,054 | 333,054 |
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share_(HK$ per share)_ | 0.187 | (0.036) |
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Diluted
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Company has two categories of dilutive potential ordinary shares: convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary and share options. The convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary are assumed to have been converted into ordinary shares and the net profit is adjusted to eliminate the interest expense less the tax effect. For the share options, a calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average market share price of the Company’s shares) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options.
| Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company Interest expense on convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary Profit used to determine diluted earnings per share Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue_(thousands) Adjustments for – assumed conversion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary(thousands) – share options(thousands) Weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings per share(thousands) Diluted earnings per share(HK$ per share)_ |
2005 HK$’000 62,304 1,107 |
|---|---|
| 63,411 ---------------- 333,054 17,452 18,926 |
|
| 369,432 | |
| 0.172 |
Diluted loss per share for the year ended 31 December 2004 has not been presented as the conversion of potential ordinary shares would have anti-dilutive effect to the basic loss per share.
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15. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| At 1 January 2004 Cost or valuation Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Year ended 31 December 2004 Opening net book amount Additions Disposals_(Note 27) Depreciation Write-off Closing net book amount At 31 December 2004 Cost or valuation Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Year ended 31 December 2005 Opening net book amount Exchange differences Additions Disposals(Note 27)_ Depreciation Closing net book amount At 31 December 2005 Cost or valuation Accumulated depreciation Net book amount |
Group Office furniture Leasehold and Plant and Buildings improvements equipment equipment HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 – 7,701 21,571 506 – (4,964) (8,417) (130) – 2,737 13,154 376 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- – 2,737 13,154 376 – 698 13,920 80 – – (237) – – (997) (6,541) (109) – (1,303) (1,892) – – 1,135 18,404 347 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- – 6,503 26,786 586 – (5,368) (8,382) (239) – 1,135 18,404 347 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- – 1,135 18,404 347 – 32 527 11 5,786 – 18,515 135 – – (440) – – (961) (7,784) (134) 5,786 206 29,222 359 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 5,786 6,698 42,043 740 – (6,492) (12,821) (381) 5,786 206 29,222 359 |
Motor vehicles HK$’000 3,630 (1,614) 2,016 ----------- 2,016 209 – (976) – 1,249 ----------- 3,839 (2,590) 1,249 ----------- 1,249 35 1,944 (36) (1,005) 2,187 ----------- 5,695 (3,508) 2,187 |
Total HK$’000 33,408 (15,125) 18,283 ----------- 18,283 14,907 (237) (8,623) (3,195) 21,135 ----------- 37,714 (16,579) 21,135 ----------- 21,135 605 26,380 (476) (9,884) 37,760 ----------- 60,962 (23,202) 37,760 |
|---|---|---|---|
Depreciation expense of HK$5,394,000 (2004: HK$2,316,000) has been expensed in cost of goods sold, HK$148,000 (2004: HK$111,000) in selling expenses and HK$4,342,000 (2004: HK$6,196,000) in administrative expenses.
During the year, PAX SZ has acquired the Property at a total consideration of HK$5,714,000 from the PRC government as an incentive to PAX SZ for the development of new technology and new products. The acquisition cost of the building amounted to HK$5,506,000. Details are set out in note 6.
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| Company | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office furniture | ||
| and equipment | ||
| HK$’000 | ||
| At 1 January 2004 | ||
| Cost or valuation | 12 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | (3) | |
| Net book amount | 9 | |
| ---------------- | ||
| Year ended 31 December 2004 | ||
| Opening net book amount | 9 | |
| Depreciation | (3) | |
| Closing net book amount | 6 | |
| ---------------- | ||
| At 31 December 2004 | ||
| Cost or valuation | 12 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | (6) | |
| Net book amount | 6 | |
| ---------------- | ||
| Year ended 31 December 2005 | ||
| Opening net book amount | 6 | |
| Depreciation | (2) | |
| Closing net book amount | 4 | |
| ---------------- | ||
| At 31 December 2005 | ||
| Cost or valuation | 12 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | (8) | |
| Net book amount | 4 |
16. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND DUE FROM/(TO) SUBSIDIARIES
| Unlisted investments, at cost Due from subsidiaries_(Note below) _Less:_Provision for diminution in value Due to a subsidiary(Note below)_ |
Company 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 4,136 4,136 78,214 93,547 (20,000) (20,000) 58,214 73,547 – (500) 62,350 77,183 |
|---|---|
Note: As at 31 December 2005, the balances with subsidiaries are unsecured, interest free, and repayable on demand. As at 31 December 2004, the balances with subsidiaries are unsecured, interest free, and have no fixed terms of repayment, except for amount due from a subsidiary of HK$2,400,000 which is unsecured, interest free, and repayable within one year.
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The following is a full list of the subsidiaries at 31 December 2005:
| Place of | Principal | Particulars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| incorporation | activities | of issued | ||
| and type of | and place of | share capital/ | Interest | |
| Name | legal entity | operation | registered capital | held |
| 北京高陽金信信息技術 | PRC, limited | Provision of financial | HK$60,000,000 | 100% |
| 有限公司(Beijing Hi Sun | liability company | and banking | ||
| Advanced Business | solutions and | |||
| Solutions Information | services in the PRC | |||
| Technology Limited) | ||||
| 北京高陽聖思園信息技術 | PRC, limited | Provision of | HK$27,000,000 | 100% |
| 有限公司(Beijing Hi | liability company | telecommunication | ||
| Sunsray Information | solutions and services | |||
| Technology Limited) | and information | |||
| technology operation | ||||
| value-added | ||||
| services in the PRC | ||||
| Emerging Technology | BVI, limited | Investment holding | 7,692,308 | 100% |
| Limited | liability company | in the PRC | ordinary shares | |
| of US$1 each | ||||
| Hi Sun (BVI) Limited | BVI, limited | Investment holding | 2 ordinary shares | 100% 1 |
| liability company | in Hong Kong | of US$1 each | ||
| and the PRC | ||||
| Hi Sun Development | Hong Kong, | Provision of | 2 ordinary shares | 100% |
| Management Limited | limited liability | management | of HK$1 each | |
| company | services in | |||
| Hong Kong | ||||
| Hi Sun Technology Holding | Bermuda, limited | Provision of financial | 168,070,000 | 100% |
| Limited | liability company | and banking solutions | ordinary shares | |
| and services | of HK$0.1 each | |||
| in Hong Kong | ||||
| Pax Technology Limited | Hong Kong, | Sale of EFT-POS | 35,000,000 | 100% |
| limited liability | terminals in | ordinary shares | ||
| company | Hong Kong | of HK$1 each | ||
| Turbo Speed Technology | BVI, limited | Investment | 35,897,440 | 100% |
| Limited | liability company | holding in the PRC | ordinary shares | |
| of US$0.1 each and | ||||
| 6,837,608 | ||||
| convertible | ||||
| preference | ||||
| shares of | ||||
| US$0.1 each | ||||
| 百富計算機技術(深圳) | PRC, limited | Sale of EFT-POS | HK$10,000,000 | 100% |
| 有限公司(Pax Technology | liability | terminals in | ||
| (Shenzhen) Limited) | company | the PRC | ||
| 1 Shares held directly |
by the Company |
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17. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| Trade receivables_(Note (a)) Finance leases receivables (Note (b)) _Less:_provision for doubtful debts Trade receivables – net Prepayments, deposits and other receivables Receivables from a related party(Note 30)_ |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 86,624 109,212 2,498 – (10,831) (8,010) 78,291 101,202 19,146 9,634 150 – 97,587 110,836 |
Company 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 – – – – – – – – 997 860 – – 997 860 |
Company 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 – – – – – – – – 997 860 – – 997 860 |
|---|---|---|---|
| – 860 – |
|||
| 860 |
Note (a): Trade receivables
The Group’s credit terms to trade debtors range from 0 to 180 days. At 31 December 2005 and 2004, the ageing analysis of the trade receivables was as follows:
| Current to 90 days 91 to 180 days 181 to 365 days Over 365 days |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 66,594 90,127 6,700 4,866 3,200 2,914 10,130 11,305 86,624 109,212 |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 66,594 90,127 6,700 4,866 3,200 2,914 10,130 11,305 86,624 109,212 |
|---|---|---|
| 109,212 |
The Group’s sales are made to several major customers and there is concentration of credit risks. Collection of outstanding receivables are closely monitored on an ongoing basis to minimise credit risk.
The Group has recognised a loss of HK$6,974,000 for the impairment of its trade receivables during the year ended 31 December 2005 (2004: HK$4,366,000). The loss has been included in administrative expenses in the income statement.
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Note (b): Finance leases receivables
| Current receivables Gross receivables from finance leases: Not later than 1 year Unearned future finance income on finance leases Net investment in finance leases The net investment in finance leases is analysed as follows: Not later than 1 year |
Group 2005 HK$’000 2,576 (78 |
|---|---|
| 2,498 | |
| 2,498 |
18. INVENTORIES
| Raw materials Work in progress Finished goods |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 5,780 7,475 7,586 3,871 8,241 18,505 21,607 29,851 |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 5,780 7,475 7,586 3,871 8,241 18,505 21,607 29,851 |
|---|---|---|
| 29,851 |
At 31 December 2005, the carrying amount of inventories that are carried at net realisable value amounted to nil (2004: Nil).
The cost of inventories recognised as expense and included in cost of sales amounted to HK$185,752,000 (2004: HK$143,419,000).
The Group reversed HK$429,000 of a previous inventory write-down for the year ended 31 December 2004 while the Group has sold the related goods that were written down to independent customers. The amount reversed has been included in administrative expenses in the income statement in prior year.
19. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| Group | Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 156,579 | 47,649 | 848 | 95 |
Funds of the Group amounting to HK$114.63 million (2004: HK$27.67 million) are kept in bank accounts opened with banks in the PRC where the remittance of funds is subject to foreign exchange controls.
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20. SHARE CAPITAL
| At 31 December 2004 and 2005 At 31 December 2004 and 2005 |
Authorised Ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each No. of shares HK$’000 1,000,000,000 10,000 Issued and fully paid Ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each No. of shares HK$’000 333,054,030 3,330 |
|---|---|
On 21 March 2006, the Company entered into a subscription agreement with Huge Rising Limited (the “Subscriber”), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, in relation to the subscription by the Subscriber at a price of HK$1.46 per share (the “Subscription Price”) for an aggregate of 66,000,000 new ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each to be issued by the Company pursuant to the subscription agreement (the “Subscription”). The Subscription Price is to be paid in cash on completion of the subscription agreement. The Subscription was completed on 31 March 2006. Details of the subscription are set out in note 31(ii).
Share options
(a) The Company
The Company operates a share option scheme (the “Scheme”) for the purpose of attracting, retaining and motivating talented employees in order to strive for future developments and expansion of the Group. Eligible participants of the Scheme include the Group’s fulltime employees, and executive and non-executive Directors. The Scheme became effective on 29 November 2001 and unless otherwise cancelled or amended, will remain valid and effective for a period of 10 years from that date.
The total number of shares in respect of which options may be granted shall not (together with all the other Schemes, if any) exceed 10% of the total issued capital of the Company as at date of approval of the Scheme unless the Company obtains a fresh approval from shareholders to renew the 10 per cent limit.
The maximum number of shares in respect of which options may be granted under the Scheme, together with any unexercised share options granted under the Scheme and any other share option schemes of the Company in issue, may not exceed 30% of the relevant class of securities of the Company in issue at any time. On 18 March 2004, 33,000,000 share options were granted to certain directors and employees at HK$0.374 (the average closing price of the shares as quoted in the daily quotations sheets issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the five business days immediately preceding 18 March 2004) with an expiry date of 17 March 2014.
Pursuant to an ordinary resolution passed on 17 August 2005, a refreshment of the limit on grant of options under the Scheme was approved by the shareholders. Upon refreshing the 10 per cent limit on grant of options under the Scheme, 33,305,403 shares may be issued pursuant to the grant of further options under the Scheme.
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On 26 September 2005, 33,300,000 share options were granted to certain directors and employees at an exercise price of HK$0.768 (the average closing price of the shares as quoted in the daily quotations sheets issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the five business days immediately preceding 26 September 2005) with an expiry date of 25 September 2015. The option period commences on 26 September 2005 and expires 10 years thereafter.
Options granted are vested as follows: On 26 September 2005 Up to 50% On 26 September 2006 Up to 100%
Share options outstanding (in thousands) at the end of the year have the following expiry date and exercise prices:
| Exercise price Expiry date HK$ per share 17 March 2014 0.374 25 September 2015 0.768 |
Share options 2005 2004 33,000 33,000 33,300 – 66,300 33,000 |
Share options 2005 2004 33,000 33,000 33,300 – 66,300 33,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 33,000 |
The fair values of options granted during the year determined using the Black-ScholesMerton option pricing model were:
| Options to be vested on | Number of options | Fair value |
|---|---|---|
| (HK$) | ||
| 26 September 2005 | 16,650,000 | 3,356,000 |
| 26 September 2006 | 16,650,000 | 3,251,000 |
The significant inputs into the model were share price of HK$0.75 at the grant date, exercise price shown above, standard deviation of expected share price returns of 82.11%, expected life of options of 2 years, expected dividend paid out rate of 0% and annual risk-free interest rate of 3.89%. The volatility measured at the standard deviation of expected share price returns is based on statistical analysis of daily share prices of the Company over the past 260 trading days prior to the grant date.
For the year ended 31 December 2005, no share options have been exercised or lapsed. The Group has no legal or constructive obligation to repurchase or settle the options in cash.
On 26 January 2006, Mr. Su Terry Lumin, a former director of the Company, exercised 1,500,000 share options at the exercise price of HK$0.374, result in the issue of 1,500,000 additional ordinary shares of the Company.
Subsequent to the year end and up to the date of this report, the employees of the Company exercised 7,300,000 share options at the exercise price of HK$0.374, result in the issue of 7,300,000 additional ordinary shares of the Company.
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(b) Employee incentive scheme of a subsidiary
On 4 April 2005, the Company approved its wholly-owned subsidiary, Turbo Speed Technology Limited (“Turbo Speed”), to adopt an employee incentive scheme (the “Employee Incentive Scheme”) to motivate the employees of Turbo Speed and its subsidiary (the “Turbo Speed Group”). Eligible participants of the Employee Incentive Scheme include the full-time employees of Turbo Speed or any of its subsidiaries, including any directors of Turbo Speed or any of its subsidiaries (but excluding any person who is a Director of the Company) provided always that such term shall exclude any person who has tendered his resignation or who at the relevant time is working out his period of notice pursuant to his employment contract or otherwise. The duration of Scheme is from 4 April 2005 to 31 December 2008, unless terminated by resolution of a remuneration committee formed by the Board to administer the Employee Incentive Scheme (the “Committee”).
The total number of shares in respect of which options may be granted shall not exceed 4,682,275 ordinary shares of Turbo Speed (“Turbo Speed Shares”), representing approximately 11.0% of the existing issued share capital of Turbo Speed as enlarged by the subscription of convertible preference shares, currently held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Options may be offered to any Employee determined by the Committee in its absolute discretion from time to time by reference to: (i) the performance of that Employee; and (ii) the financial performance of the Turbo Speed Group and the extent to which the Turbo Speed Group has achieved its intended business plans. The maximum number of the Turbo Speed Shares which may be offered to an employee who is also a director of companies within the Turbo Speed Group in any 12-month period may not exceed 1% of the entire issued share capital of Turbo Speed.
On 8 July 2005, 1,425,000 share options had been granted to certain directors and employees of its subsidiary to subscribe ordinary shares of Turbo Speed at an exercise price of HK$1.922 per share. The exercisable period of the above share options is from 8 July 2005 to 31 December 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Share options outstanding (in thousands) at the end of the year have the following expiry date and exercise price:
| Exercise price | Share options | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expiry date | HK$ per share | 2005 | 2004 |
| 31 December 2008 | 1.922 | 1,425 | – |
The fair value of options granted during the period determined using the Black-ScholesMerton option pricing model was HK$273,000. The significant inputs into the model were estimated share price of HK$1.922 with reference to the market value of Turbo Speed, exercise price of HK$1.922 shown above, standard deviation of expected share price returns of 56.41%, expected life of options of 3 years, expected dividend paid out rate of 12.17% and annual risk-free interest rate of 3.33%. The volatility measured at the standard deviation of expected share price returns is based on statistical analysis of daily share prices of the Company over the past 260 trading days prior to the grant date.
For the year ended 31 December 2005, no share options had been exercised or lapsed (2004: Nil). The Group has no legal or constructive obligation to repurchase or settle the options in cash.
Subsequent to the year end and up to the date of this report, 780,000 share options had been lapsed, following the cessation of employment of certain employees.
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21. OTHER RESERVES
(a) Group
| Contributed Share surplus premium (Note) HK$’000 HK$’000 At 1 January 2004 100,556 125,310 Loss for the year – – At 31 December 2004 100,556 125,310 At 1 January 2005 100,556 125,310 Profit for the year – – Issue of convertible preference shares by a subsidiary (Note 23) – – Issue of share options by the Company_(Note 20) – – Issue of share options by a subsidiary(Note 20)_ – – Exchange differences arising on translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries – – At 31 December 2005 100,556 125,310 |
Other reserves HK$’000 – – – – – 11,134 4,220 273 – 15,627 |
Exchange Accumulated reserve losses HK$’000 HK$’000 – (168,438) – (12,127) – (180,565) – (180,565) – 62,304 – – – – – – 872 – 872 (118,261) |
Total HK$’000 57,428 (12,127) 45,301 45,301 62,304 11,134 4,220 273 872 124,104 |
|---|---|---|---|
Note: The contributed surplus of the Group represents the difference between the nominal value of the shares and share premium account of Hi Sun Holdings Limited (“HSHL”) acquired pursuant to the group reorganisation (the “Reorganisation”) on 17 October 2001 as set out in the circular to the shareholders of HSHL dated 9 August 2001, over the nominal value of the Company’s shares issued in exchange therefor.
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(b) Company
| At 1 January 2004 Loss for the year At 31 December 2004 At 1 January 2005 Loss for the year Issue of share options by the Company At 31 December 2005 |
Contributed Share surplus premium (Note) HK$’000 HK$’000 100,556 3,293 – – 100,556 3,293 100,556 3,293 – – – – 100,556 3,293 |
Other Accumulated reserves losses HK$’000 HK$’000 – (27,452) – (8,281) – (35,733) – (35,733) – (21,698) 4,220 – 4,220 (57,431) |
Total HK$’000 76,397 (8,281 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68,116 | |||
| 68,116 (21,698 4,220 |
|||
| 50,638 |
Note: The contributed surplus of the Company represents the excess of the fair value of the shares of the subsidiaries acquired pursuant to the Reorganisation over the nominal value of the Company’s shares issued in exchange thereof. Under the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda, a company may make distributions to its members out of the contributed surplus under certain circumstances.
22. TRADE PAYABLES, OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUALS
| Trade payables Other payables and accruals Pension obligations Social security and other taxes |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 40,305 46,331 67,671 67,817 4,284 3,850 3,692 3,282 115,952 121,280 |
Company 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 – – 10,231 774 – – – – 10,231 774 |
Company 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 – – 10,231 774 – – – – 10,231 774 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 774 |
At 31 December 2005 and 2004, the ageing analysis of the trade payables was as follows:
| Current to 90 days 91 to 180 days 181 to 365 days Over 365 days |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 32,373 33,927 2,463 10,605 3,704 120 1,765 1,679 40,305 46,331 |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 32,373 33,927 2,463 10,605 3,704 120 1,765 1,679 40,305 46,331 |
|---|---|---|
| 46,331 |
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23. CONVERTIBLE PREFERENCE SHARES ISSUED BY A SUBSIDIARY
On 9 November 2004, Turbo Speed Technology Limited (“Turbo Speed”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a subscription agreement with independent third parties in relation to the subscription of 6,837,608 convertible preference shares of US$0.10 each of Turbo Speed for a total subscription price of US$4 million (approximately HK$31.2 million) (“the Subscription”). The subscription price had been received by Turbo Speed shortly after signing of the said subscription agreement and was held in jointly controlled bank account and would be released on completion of the Subscription.
Pursuant to an ordinary resolution passed on 4 April 2005, the Company approved the Subscription and the Subscription was completed on 29 April 2005. The deposit received from issue of convertible preference shares by a subsidiary as at 31 December 2004 included a balance of HK$50,000 which represented accrued interest income on the total subscription price of US$4 million (approximately HK$31.2 million). Such accrued interest income was recognised in the income statement as interest income for the year ended 31 December 2005.
According to the said subscription agreement, the rights attached to holders of convertible preference shares of Turbo Speed are summarised as follows:
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(a) Income (assuming no conversion of convertible preference shares)
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(i) A fixed cumulative preferred dividend equal to HK$624,000 for each financial year of Turbo Speed; and
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(ii) Participation in part of dividends declared and payable by Turbo Speed (after the preferred dividend), calculated by applying an agreed formula so that the aggregate of the preferred dividend and ordinary dividend to the holders of the convertible preference shares would be equal to 16% (on annual basis) of the total dividends payable by Turbo Speed.
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(b) Conversion options
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(i) Convertible at any time from the date of completion of the Subscription for a period of 24 months into new shares of the Company at a conversion price of HK$1.2 per share, subject to adjustment set out in the subscription agreement (the “Conversion”). The amount for the Conversion shall be US$4 million; and
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(ii) Automatic conversion into ordinary shares of Turbo Speed at a ratio of 1:1 on the business day after Turbo Speed has paid total dividends on each convertible preference share which exceed its original issue price.
According to a shareholders’ agreement entered into by the Company and the convertible preference shareholders of Turbo Speed on 29 April 2005, if the audited net profit after taxation of Beijing Hi Sunsray Technology Limited (“Beijing Hi Sunsray”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turbo Speed, for either of the financial year ending 31 December 2005 or 2006, as stated in the audited financial statements of Beijing Hi Sunsray for the relevant financial year is less than RMB40 million, the Company shall transfer an agreed percentage of shares in Turbo Speed to the then convertible preference shareholders of Turbo Speed for a consideration of HK$1.
The fair values of the liability component and the equity conversion component were determined at issuance of the convertible preference shares.
The fair value of the liability component, included in long-term borrowings, was calculated using a market interest rate for an equivalent non-convertible preference shares. The residual amount, representing the value of the equity conversion component, is included in shareholders’ equity in other reserves.
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The convertible preference shares recognised in the balance sheet is calculated as follows:
| Face value of convertible preference shares issued on 29 April 2005 Equity component Liability component on initial recognition at 29 April 2005 Interest expense_(Note 10) Liability component at 31 December 2005(Note 25)_ |
2005 HK$’000 31,200 (11,134 |
|---|---|
| 20,066 1,107 |
|
| 21,173 |
The fair value of the liability component of convertible preference shares at 31 December 2005 amounted to HK$21,023,000. The fair value is calculated using cash flows discounted at a rate based on the borrowings rate of 7.32% per annum.
Interest expense on convertible preference shares is calculated using the effective interest method by applying the effective interest rate of 8.27% per annum to the liability component.
24. DUE TO FELLOW SUBSIDIARIES AND THE ULTIMATE HOLDING COMPANY
The amounts due to fellow subsidiaries and the ultimate holding company are interest free, unsecured, and repayable on demand.
25. BORROWINGS
| Non-current Financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary_(Note 23) Current Short term bank borrowings: Short term bank loan – PRC, secured(Note (a)) Others: Other loans – PRC, secured(Note (b)) Total borrowings _Note: |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,173 – 48,077 13,364 – 935 48,077 14,299 ---------------- ---------------- 69,250 14,299 |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,173 – 48,077 13,364 – 935 48,077 14,299 ---------------- ---------------- 69,250 14,299 |
|---|---|---|
| 14,299 ---------------- 14,299 |
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- (a) As at 31 December 2005, secured short term bank loans of HK$48,077,000 were secured by corporate guarantee of HK$48,077,000 from the Company.
As at 31 December 2004, secured short term bank loans of HK$13,364,000 were secured by corporate guarantee from a fellow subsidiary of the Company.
- (b) As at 31 December 2004, other loans of HK$935,000 was obtained from Shenzhen Fu Tian Science Technology Bureau and secured by corporate guarantee from an independent third party.
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The carrying amounts of financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary and short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.
The maturity of borrowings is as follows:
| Within 1 year Over 5 years |
Group Financial liability portion of convertible preference shares Bank borrowings issued by a subsidiary 2005 2004 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 48,077 13,364 – – – – 21,173 – 48,077 13,364 21,173 – |
Other loans 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 – 935 – – – 935 |
Other loans 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 – 935 – – – 935 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 935 |
The effective interest rates at the balance sheet date were as follows:
| 2005 | 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | ||||
| dollar | Renminbi | dollar | Renminbi | ||
| per annum | per annum | per annum | per annum | ||
| Financial liability portion of | |||||
| convertible preference shares | |||||
| issued by a subsidiary | 8.27% | – | – | – | |
| Short term bank borrowings | – | 5.58% | – | 5.58% |
The carrying amounts of the borrowings are denominated in the following currencies:
| Hong Kong dollar Renminbi The Group has the following undrawn borrowing facilities: Floating rate – expiring within one year |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,173 – 48,077 14,299 69,250 14,299 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 – 11,500 |
Group 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,173 – 48,077 14,299 69,250 14,299 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 – 11,500 |
|---|---|---|
| 14,299 | ||
| 2004 HK$’000 11,500 |
As at 31 December 2004, the facilities expiring within one year are annual facilities subject to review at various dates during 2005. All the facilities have been terminated during the current year.
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26. DEFERRED INCOME TAX
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes relate to the same fiscal authority. The offset amounts are as follows:
| Deferred tax assets to be recovered within 12 months Deferred tax liabilities to be recovered within 12 months |
2005 HK$’000 (56) 56 – |
2004 HK$’000 (28) 28 – |
|---|---|---|
The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities (prior to offsetting of balances within the same taxation jurisdiction) during the year is as follows:
| Deferred tax liabilities At 1 January Charged to income statement At 31 December Deferred tax assets At 1 January Credited to income statement At 31 December |
Accelerated tax depreciation 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 28 10 28 18 56 28 Tax losses 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 (28) (10) (28) (18) (56) (28) |
|---|---|
Deferred taxation is calculated in full on temporary differences under the liability method using a principal taxation rate of 17.5% (2004: 17.5%).
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for tax losses carried forward to the extent that realisation of the related benefit through the future taxable profits is probable. The Group has unrecognised tax losses HK$36,731,000 (2004: HK$102,150,000) to carry forward against future taxable income. These tax losses have not been recognised for due to uncertainty of their future recoverability. The tax losses will expire according to the prevailing tax laws and regulations in the countries in which the Group operates.
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27. CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATION
| Operating profit/(loss) Interest income Subsidy income from Government Issue of share options by the Company Issue of share options by a subsidiary Depreciation Loss on disposal and write off of property, plant and equipment Provision for doubtful debts Write-off of inventories Write-back of provision for obsolete inventories Operating profit before working capital changes Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables Decrease/(increase) in inventories (Decrease)/increase in trade payables, other payables and accruals (Decrease)/increase in amount due to ultimate holding company Decrease in amounts due to fellow subsidiaries Cash generated from operating activities |
2005 HK$’000 70,940 (1,403) (926) 4,220 273 9,884 319 6,974 1,008 – 91,289 6,275 7,236 (5,328) (24,638) (233) 74,601 |
2004 HK$’000 (11,136 (175 – – – 8,623 3,378 4,366 – (429 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,627 (33,071 (8,684 49,074 21,596 (2,531 |
||
| 31,011 |
In the consolidated cash flow statement, proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment comprise:
| Net book amount_(Note 15)_ Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
2005 HK$’000 476 (319) 157 |
2004 HK$’000 237 (183 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 |
28. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2005, the Group had no other contingent liabilities (2004: Nil).
29. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 31 December 2005, the Group had future aggregate minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as follows:
| Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five years |
Land and buildings 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 5,079 5,494 6,085 1,991 11,164 7,485 |
Equipment 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 6,243 4,463 – – 6,243 4,463 |
Equipment 2005 2004 HK$’000 HK$’000 6,243 4,463 – – 6,243 4,463 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,463 |
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30. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Group is controlled by Rich Global Limited (incorporated in British Virgin Islands), which owns 57% of the Company’s shares. The remaining 43% of the shares are widely held. The ultimate parent of the Group is Hi Sun Limited (incorporated in British Virgin Islands).
(a) The following transactions were carried out with the related parties:
| 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Management fees received from a | ||
| related company_(Note (i))_ | 150 | 200 |
| Rental fees paid to a related company_(Note (ii))_ | 827 | 916 |
Note:
-
(i) A subsidiary, Hi Sun Development Management Limited, provided management services to Panorama Stock Limited, a company owned by a Director of the Company.
-
(ii) A subsidiary, Beijing Hi Sun Advanced Business Solutions Information Technology Limited, paid rental fees to Beijing Hi Sun Electric Power Information Technology Limited, a fellow subsidiary company owned by a Director, who is also a substantial shareholder, of the Company.
The above transactions were conducted in the normal course of business and charged at terms mutually agreed or in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements, where appropriate.
(b) Year end balances with related parties are as follows:
| Receivable from a related company Panorama Stock Limited Payable to a fellow subsidiary Beijing Hi Sun Electric Power Information Technology Limited Payable to the ultimate holding company Hi Sun Limited |
2005 HK$’000 150 390 – |
2004 HK$’000 – |
|---|---|---|
| 623 | ||
| 24,638 |
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31. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
(i) Issue of new ordinary shares
On 21 March 2006, the Company entered into a subscription agreement with Huge Rising Limited (the “Subscriber”), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, in relation to the subscription by the Subscriber at a price if HK$1.46 per share (the “Subscription Price”) of an aggregate of 66,000,000 new ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each to be issued by the Company (the “Subscription Shares”). The Subscription Price is to be paid in cash on completion of the subscription agreement.
The Subscriber is an investment holding company and the ultimate beneficial owner of which is Mr. Che Fung, which are both third parties independent of the Company and connected persons of the Company.
The Subscription Shares represented approximately 19.73% of the issued share capital of the Company on 21 March 2006 and approximately 16.48% of the share capital as enlarged by the issue of the Subscription Shares.
The Subscription Prices was determined after arm’s length negotiation between the Company and the Subscriber and with reference to the prevailing market prices of the shares of the Company. The Subscription Price represents (i) a discount of approximately 19.78% to the closing price of HK$1.82 per share as quoted on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 20 March 2006; (ii) a discount of approximately 19.25% to the average closing price of HK$1.808 per share for the last 5 trading days ended 20 March 2006 and (iii) a discount of approximately 8.98% to the average closing price of HK$1.604 per share for the last 20 trading days ended 20 March 2006. The subscription was completed on 31 March 2006.
As at the date of this report, the Company has 59,000,000 share options outstanding and the total issued number of ordinary shares is 406,354,030.
(ii) Exercise of share options of the Company
On 26 January 2006, Mr. Su Terry Lumin, a former director of the Company, exercised 1,500,000 share options at the exercise price of HK$0.374, which result in the issue of 1,500,000 additional ordinary shares of the Company.
Subsequent to year end and up to the date of this report, the employees of the Company exercised 7,300,000 share options at the exercise price of HK$0.374, which result in the issue of 7,300,000 additional ordinary shares of the Company.
(iii) Lapse of share options of the subsidiary
Subsequent to the year end and up to the date of this report, 780,000 share options of the subsidiary, had been lapsed, following the cessation of employment of certain employees.
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3. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GROUP
The following is the unaudited financial statements of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2006 together with the accompanying notes, extracted from the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2006.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the six months ended 30 June 2006
| Note Turnover 4 Cost of sales 5 Gross profit Selling expenses 5 Administrative expenses 5 Operating profit Other gains 4 Finance costs 7 Profit before income tax Income tax expense 8 Profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company Earnings per share for profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company: – Basic 10 – Diluted 10 |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 193,554 178,968 (111,839) (74,487) 81,715 104,481 (15,451) (15,968) (37,713) (47,115) 28,551 41,398 19,377 558 (1,902) (894) 46,026 41,062 (3,805) (2,494) 42,221 38,568 (Restated) HK$0.028 HK$0.029 HK$0.025 HK$0.028 |
|---|---|
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at 30 June 2006 and 31 December 2005
| Note ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 11 Leasehold land 12 Current assets Inventories Trade receivables 13 Prepayments, deposits and other receivables Due from a related company 16, 21 Due from a fellow subsidiary 16, 21 Cash and cash equivalents Total assets EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders Share capital 17 Other reserves Total equity |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 50,134 37,760 204 208 50,338 37,968 --------------- --------------- 23,822 21,607 116,631 78,291 25,879 19,146 67 150 49 – 179,321 156,579 345,769 275,773 --------------- --------------- 396,107 313,741 4,090 3,330 267,650 124,104 271,740 127,434 --------------- --------------- |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 50,134 37,760 204 208 50,338 37,968 --------------- --------------- 23,822 21,607 116,631 78,291 25,879 19,146 67 150 49 – 179,321 156,579 345,769 275,773 --------------- --------------- 396,107 313,741 4,090 3,330 267,650 124,104 271,740 127,434 --------------- --------------- |
|---|---|---|
| 37,968 --------------- 21,607 78,291 19,146 150 – 156,579 |
||
| 275,773 --------------- 313,741 |
||
| 3,330 124,104 |
||
| 127,434 --------------- |
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| Note LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary 15, 19 Current liabilities Trade payables 14 Other payables and accruals Due to a fellow subsidiary 21 Taxation payable Short term borrowings 15 Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,770 21,173 --------------- --------------- 47,569 40,305 52,421 75,647 – 390 2,607 715 – 48,077 102,597 165,134 --------------- --------------- 124,367 186,307 --------------- --------------- 396,107 313,741 243,172 110,639 293,510 148,607 |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,770 21,173 --------------- --------------- 47,569 40,305 52,421 75,647 – 390 2,607 715 – 48,077 102,597 165,134 --------------- --------------- 124,367 186,307 --------------- --------------- 396,107 313,741 243,172 110,639 293,510 148,607 |
|---|---|---|
| 165,134 --------------- 186,307 --------------- |
||
| 313,741 | ||
| 110,639 | ||
| 148,607 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For the six months ended 30 June 2006
| Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities Net cash outflow from investing activities Net cash inflow from financing activities Increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents Bank balances and cash |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 (10,570) 342 --------------- --------------- (18,229) (7,404) --------------- --------------- 51,541 77,929 --------------- --------------- 22,742 70,867 156,579 47,649 179,321 118,516 179,321 118,516 |
|---|---|
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the six months ended 30 June 2006
| At 1 January 2006 Profit for the period Shares issued under share options scheme of the Company (Note 17(c)) Issue of new shares (Note 17(a)) Share issuance expenses Share premium reduction (Note 18) Employee share option scheme – value of employee services (Note 17(c)) Exchange differences arising on translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries At 30 June 2006 At 1 January 2005 Profit for the period Issue of convertible preference shares by a subsidiary (Note 19) At 30 June 2005 |
Share capital HK$’000 3,330 – 100 660 – – – – 4,090 3,330 – – 3,330 |
Unaudited Share Contributed Other premium surplus reserve HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 100,556 125,310 15,627 – – – 3,640 – – 95,700 – – (60) – – (100,556) 43,125 – – – 1,612 – – – 99,280 168,435 17,239 100,556 125,310 – – – – – – 11,134 100,556 125,310 11,134 |
Exchange Accumulated reserve losses HK$’000 HK$’000 872 (118,261) – 42,221 – – – – – – – 57,431 – – 433 – 1,305 (18,609) – (180,565) – 38,568 – – – (141,997) |
Total HK$’000 127,434 42,221 3,740 96,360 (60) – 1,612 433 271,740 48,631 38,568 11,134 98,333 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The principal activity of Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited (the “Company”) is investment holding.
The Company and its subsidiaries (together the “Group”), are principally engaged in the sales of electronic payment products and services, information technology products, provision of financial solutions and services, provision of telecommunications solutions and services, and information technology operation valued-added services. The Group has operations mainly in countries within the Peoples’ Republic of China (“PRC”), Hong Kong and South East Asia.
The Company is a limited liability company incorporated in Bermuda and having its registered office at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda.
The Company has its primary listing on the main board with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
These condensed consolidated financial statements were approved for issue on 15 September 2006.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2006 (“Condensed Interim Accounts”) have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard (“HKAS”) 34 “Interim financial reporting” issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
These Condensed Interim Accounts should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2005.
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies used in the preparation of these Condensed Interim Accounts are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2005.
The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations, which have become effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2006, are mandatory for financial year ending 31 December 2006. The Group adopted those which are relevant to its operations.
-
HKAS 19 (Amendment) “Actuarial Gains and Losses, Group Plans and Disclosures”;
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HKAS 21 (Amendment) “Net investment in a foreign operation”;
-
HKAS 39 (Amendment) “Cash Flow Hedge Accounting of Forecast Intragroup Transactions”;
-
HKAS 39 (Amendment) “The Fair Value Option”;
-
HKAS 39 and HKFRS 4 (Amendment) “Financial Guarantee Contracts”.
The adoption of the above HKAS did not result in substantial changes to the Group’s results of operations and financial position.
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Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published but not effective for the financial year ending 31 December 2006 and which the Group has not early adopted. The Group is in the process of making an assessment of the impact of these Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”) and is not yet in a position to state what impact all these new HKFRS would have on its results of operations and financial position.
4. TURNOVER, OTHER GAINS AND SEGMENT REPORTING
The Group is principally engaged in the sales of electronic payment products and services, information technology products, provision of financial solutions and services, provision of telecommunications solutions and services, and information technology operation value-added services. Turnover and other gains recognised are as follows:
| Turnover Sales of electronic payment and information technology products Provision of information system solutions and services Information technology operation value-added services Other gains Interest income Realised gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Others Total turnover and other gains |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 103,329 72,956 32,821 27,596 57,404 78,416 193,554 178,968 --------------- --------------- 1,410 520 17,938 – 29 38 19,377 558 --------------- --------------- 212,931 179,526 |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 103,329 72,956 32,821 27,596 57,404 78,416 193,554 178,968 --------------- --------------- 1,410 520 17,938 – 29 38 19,377 558 --------------- --------------- 212,931 179,526 |
|---|---|---|
| 178,968 --------------- 520 – 38 |
||
| 558 --------------- |
||
| 179,526 |
The Group is organised into four main business segments:
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(a) Financial solutions, services and information technology products – provision of customised information system consultancy and integration services and sales of information technology products to financial institutions and banks;
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(b) Telecommunication solutions, services and information technology products – provision of customised information system consultancy and integration services and sales of information technology products to the telecommunications industries;
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(c) Electronic payment products and services – sales of electronic fund transfer point-of-sale (“EFT-POS”) terminals; and
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(d) Information technology operation value-added services – provision of Interactive Voice Response (“IVR”) services.
In determining the Group’s geographical segments, revenues and results are attributed to the segments based on the location of the customers.
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An analysis of the Group’s revenue and results for the period by business segment is as follows:
| Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 Telecom- Financial munications Information solutions, solutions, technology services and services and Electronic operation information information payment value- technology technology products and added Other products products services services operations HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Turnover 49,331 3,395 83,424 57,404 – Segment results (7,077) 1,661 15,122 28,531 (9,686) Unallocated income Finance costs Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company |
Group HK$’000 193,554 28,551 19,377 (1,902) 46,026 (3,805) 42,221 |
|---|---|
Unaudited
| Six months ended 30 June 2005 Telecom- Financial munications Information solutions, solutions, technology services and services and Electronic operation information information payment value- technology technology products and added Other products products services services operations HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Turnover 49,102 3,253 48,097 78,416 100 Segment results 757 2,224 5,704 48,274 (15,561) Unallocated income Finance costs Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company |
Group HK$’000 178,968 41,398 558 (894) 41,062 (2,494) 38,568 |
|---|---|
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Secondary reporting format – Geographical segments
The Group’s four business segments operate in two main geographical areas:
Hong Kong and – financial solutions, services South East Asia and information technology products, and electronic payment products and services PRC – financial solutions, services and information technology products, telecommunications solutions, services and information technology products, electronic payment products and services, and information technology operation value-added services
There are no sales or other transactions between the geographical segments.
| Hong Kong and South East Asia PRC Operating profit Hong Kong and South East Asia PRC Operating profit |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 Segment Turnover results HK$’000 HK$’000 30,079 (2,578) 163,475 31,129 193,554 28,551 Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2005 Segment Turnover results HK$’000 HK$’000 26,381 (1,398) 152,587 42,796 178,968 41,398 |
|---|---|
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5. EXPENSES BY NATURE
Expenses included in cost of sales, selling expenses and administrative expenses are analysed as follows:
| Unaudited | ||
|---|---|---|
| Six months ended | 30 June | |
| 2006 | 2005 | |
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Auditors’ remuneration | 857 | 500 |
| Depreciation | 5,855 | 4,352 |
| Amortisation of leasehold land | 4 | – |
| Employee benefit expense (including directors’ emoluments) | ||
| (Note 6) | 41,176 | 48,133 |
| _Less:_employee benefit expense capitalised into contract | ||
| work in progress | – | (3,130) |
| Cost of inventories sold | 69,904 | 54,004 |
| Operating lease rentals for land and buildings | 4,922 | 4,371 |
| Operating lease rentals for equipment | 4,494 | 3,160 |
| Research and development costs | 1,643 | 452 |
| Loss on disposal and write-off of fixed assets | – | 6 |
| Provision for doubtful debts | 41 | 1,302 |
| Write-off of obsolete inventories | 117 | 207 |
| Refund of value-added tax | (639) | (2,142) |
6. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSE (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ EMOLUMENTS)
| Unaudited | Unaudited | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Six months | ended | 30 June | |
| 2006 | 2005 | ||
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | ||
| Wages and salaries | 34,454 | 43,658 | |
| Social security costs | 2,905 | 2,596 | |
| Employee share option scheme – value of employee services | |||
| (Note 17(c)) | 1,612 | – | |
| Pension costs – defined contribution plans | 2,205 | 1,879 | |
| --------------- | --------------- | ||
| 41,176 | 48,133 |
7. FINANCE COSTS
| Interest on bank loans and overdrafts Interest on financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary_(Note 19)_ |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 883 791 1,019 103 1,902 894 |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 883 791 1,019 103 1,902 894 |
|---|---|---|
| 894 |
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8. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 17.5% (2005: 17.5%) on the estimated assessable profit for the period. Taxation on overseas profits has been calculated on the estimated assessable profit for the period at the rates of taxation prevailing in the countries in which the Group operates.
| Current Income tax – Hong Kong profits tax_(Note (a)) – Overseas taxation(Note (b))_ |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 – – 3,805 2,494 3,805 2,494 |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 – – 3,805 2,494 3,805 2,494 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,494 |
Note:
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(a) Hong Kong profits tax has not been provided as the Group has no estimated assessable profit for the period (six months ended 30 June 2005: Nil).
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(b) The PRC taxation has been provided on the profit of the Group’s subsidiaries in the PRC and calculated at the applicable rates (six months ended 30 June 2005: HK$2,494,000).
A subsidiary in the PRC enjoys tax concessions made available to Foreign Investment Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises during the six months ended 30 June 2006. Pursuant to the Income Tax Law of the PRC concerning Foreign Investment Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises, the subsidiaries in the PRC are subjected to tax rate and tax concessions as follows:
| Applicable | Year of tax | |
|---|---|---|
| Name of subsidiaries | tax rate | exemption/relief |
| Pax Technology (Shenzhen) Limited | 15% | 2004 to 2008 |
| Beijing Hi Sun Advanced Business Solutions Information | ||
| Technology Limited | 15% | 2000 to 2005 |
| Beijing Hi Sunsray Information Technology Limited | 15% | 2000 to 2005 |
9. DIVIDEND
No dividend on ordinary share has been paid or declared by the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2006 (six months ended 30 June 2005: Nil).
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10. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.
| Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands) Basic earnings per share (HK$ per share) |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Restated) (Note) 42,221 38,568 1,484,181 1,332,216 --------------- --------------- 0.028 0.029 |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Restated) (Note) 42,221 38,568 1,484,181 1,332,216 --------------- --------------- 0.028 0.029 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.029 |
Diluted
Diluted earnings per share for the six months ended 30 June 2006 is calculated by adjusting the number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive ordinary shares. The Company has two categories of dilutive ordinary shares: convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary and share options. The convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary are assumed to have been converted into ordinary shares and the net profit is adjusted to eliminate the interest expense less the tax effect. For the share options, a calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average market share price of the Company’s shares during the period) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated as above for the purpose of diluted earnings per share calculation is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options.
| Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company Interest expense on convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary Profit used to determine diluted earnings per share Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands) Adjustments for – assumed conversion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary (thousands) – share options (thousands) Weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings per share (thousands) Diluted earnings per share (HK$ per share) |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Restated) (Note) 42,221 38,568 1,019 103 43,240 38,671 --------------- --------------- 1,484,181 1,332,216 104,000 34,668 159,749 2,348 1,747,930 1,369,232 --------------- --------------- 0.025 0.028 |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Restated) (Note) 42,221 38,568 1,019 103 43,240 38,671 --------------- --------------- 1,484,181 1,332,216 104,000 34,668 159,749 2,348 1,747,930 1,369,232 --------------- --------------- 0.025 0.028 |
|---|---|---|
| 38,671 --------------- 1,332,216 34,668 2,348 |
||
| 1,369,232 --------------- 0.028 |
Note: The weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended 30 June 2005 have been adjusted for the Company’s share subdivision in June 2006, details of which are set out in note 17(b).
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11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| Net book value as at 1 January 2006 Additions Depreciation Net book value as at 30 June 2006 Net book value as at 1 January 2005 Additions Disposals Depreciation Net book value as at 30 June 2005 Exchange differences Additions Disposals Depreciation Net book value as at 31 December 2005 |
HK$’000 37,760 18,229 (5,855 |
|---|---|
| 50,134 | |
| 21,135 7,967 (11 (4,352 |
|
| 24,739 605 18,413 (465 (5,532 |
|
| 37,760 |
12. LEASEHOLD LAND
The Group’s interests in leasehold land represent prepaid operating lease payments and their net book values are analysed as follows:
| Outside Hong Kong, held on: Leases of between 10 to 50 years Amortisation Net book value The movement of the lease prepayment for land is as follows: Balance at beginning of period/year Additions Charge for the period/year Balance at end of period/year |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 208 208 (4) – 204 208 Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 208 – – 208 (4) – 204 208 |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 208 208 (4) – 204 208 Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 208 – – 208 (4) – 204 208 |
|---|---|---|
| 208 |
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13. TRADE RECEIVABLES
The Group’s credit terms to trade receivables range from 0 to 180 days. At 30 June 2006 and 31 December 2005, the ageing analysis of the trade receivables were as follows:
| Current to 90 days 91 days to 180 days 181 to 365 days Over 365 days Trade receivables _Less:_provision for doubtful debts Trade receivables – net |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 100,410 68,199 14,447 7,220 3,298 3,573 8,093 10,130 126,248 89,122 (9,617) (10,831 116,631 78,291 |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 100,410 68,199 14,447 7,220 3,298 3,573 8,093 10,130 126,248 89,122 (9,617) (10,831 116,631 78,291 |
|---|---|---|
| 89,122 (10,831 |
||
| 78,291 |
14. TRADE PAYABLES
At 30 June 2006 and 31 December 2005, the ageing analysis of the trade payables were as follows:
| Current to 90 days 91 days to 180 days 181 to 365 days Over 365 days 15. BORROWINGS Non-current – Financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary_(Note 19) Current Short term bank borrowings – Short term bank loans – PRC, secured(Note)_ Total borrowings |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 33,417 32,373 10,568 2,463 2,310 3,704 1,274 1,765 47,569 40,305 Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,770 21,173 – 48,077 21,770 69,250 |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 33,417 32,373 10,568 2,463 2,310 3,704 1,274 1,765 47,569 40,305 Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,770 21,173 – 48,077 21,770 69,250 |
|---|---|---|
| 69,250 |
Note: As at 31 December 2005, secured short term bank loans of HK$48,077,000 were secured by corporate guarantee of HK$48,077,000 from the Company. The short term bank borrowings were repaid on 11 May 2006 and the corporate guarantee from the Company has been released thereon.
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The carrying amount of financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary approximates its fair value.
The carrying amounts of the borrowings are denominated in the following currencies:
| Hong Kong dollar Renminbi |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,770 21,173 – 48,077 21,770 69,250 |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,770 21,173 – 48,077 21,770 69,250 |
|---|---|---|
| 69,250 |
16. DUE FROM A RELATED COMPANY AND A FELLOW SUBSIDIARY
The amounts due from a related company and a fellow subsidiary are interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand.
17. SHARE CAPITAL
| Authorised: At 1 January 2006 Reduction of par value of ordinary shares (Note (b)) At 30 June 2006 Issued and fully paid: At 1 January 2006 Issue of new ordinary shares_(Note (a)) Shares issued under share option scheme of the Company(Note (c)) Reduction of par value of ordinary shares (Note (b))_ At 30 June 2006 |
Ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each Number of Shares HK$’000 1,000,000,000 10,000 (1,000,000,000) (10,000) – – 333,054,030 3,330 66,000,000 660 10,000,000 100 (409,054,030) (4,090) – – |
Ordinary shares of HK$0.0025 each Number of Shares HK$’000 – – 4,000,000,000 10,000 4,000,000,000 10,000 – – – – – – 1,636,216,120 4,090 1,636,216,120 4,090 |
Ordinary shares of HK$0.0025 each Number of Shares HK$’000 – – 4,000,000,000 10,000 4,000,000,000 10,000 – – – – – – 1,636,216,120 4,090 1,636,216,120 4,090 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | |||
| – – – 4,090 |
|||
| 4,090 |
Note:
(a) Issue of new ordinary shares
On 21 March 2006, the Company entered into a subscription agreement with Huge Rising Limited (the “Subscriber”), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, in relation to the subscription by the Subscriber at a price of HK$1.46 per share (the “Subscription Price”) of an aggregate of 66,000,000 new ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each to be issued by the Company pursuant to the subscription agreement (the “Subscription Shares”), for the purpose of providing the Group with additional working capital. The Subscription Price was paid in cash on completion of the subscription agreement on 31 March 2006.
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The Subscriber is an investment holding company and the ultimate beneficial owner of which is Mr. Che Fung, which are both third parties independent of the Company and connected persons of the Company.
The Subscription Shares represented approximately 19.73% of the then existing issued share capital of the Company and approximately 16.48% of the share capital as enlarged by the issue of the Subscription Shares.
The Subscription Prices was determined after arm’s length negotiation between the Company and the Subscriber and with reference to the prevailing market prices of the shares of the Company. The Subscription Price represents (i) a discount of approximately 19.78% to the closing price of HK$1.82 per share as quoted on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 20 March 2006; (ii) a discount of approximately 19.25% to the average closing price of HK$1.808 per share for the last 5 trading days ended 20 March 2006 and (iii) a discount of approximately 8.98% to the average closing price of HK$1.604 per share for the last 20 trading days ended 20 March 2006. The share issuance expense incurred amounted to HK$60,000. The subscription was completed on 31 March 2006. The shares issued rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of the Company.
(b)
Share subdivision
Pursuant to an ordinary resolution passed on 28 June 2006, each of the existing issued and unissued ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each in the share capital of the Company was subdivided into four ordinary shares of HK$0.0025 each (the “Share Subdivision”), which was approved by the shareholders of the Company and became effective on 29 June 2006.
(c) Share option scheme of the Company
The Company operates a share option scheme (the “Scheme”) for the purpose of attracting, retaining and motivating talented employees in order to strive for future developments and expansion of the Group. Eligible participants of the Scheme include the Group’s fulltime employees, and executive and non-executive Directors. The Scheme became effective on 29 November 2001 and unless otherwise cancelled or amended, will remain valid and effective for a period of 10 years from that date.
The total number of shares in respect of which options may be granted shall not (together with all the other Schemes, if any) exceed 10% of the total issued capital of the Company as at date of approval of the Scheme unless the Company obtains a fresh approval from shareholders to renew the 10% limit.
The maximum number of shares in respect of which options may be granted under the Scheme, together with any unexercised share options granted under the Scheme and any other share option schemes of the Company in issue, may not exceed 30% of the relevant class of securities of the Company in issue at any time. On 18 March 2004, 33,000,000 share options were granted to certain directors and employees at HK$0.374 (the average closing price of the shares as quoted in the daily quotations sheets issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the five business days immediately preceding 18 March 2004) with an expiry date of 17 March 2014.
Pursuant to an ordinary resolution passed on 17 August 2005, a refreshment of the limit on grant of options under the Scheme was approved by the shareholders. Upon refreshing the 10 per cent limit on grant of options under the Scheme, 33,305,403 shares may be issued pursuant to the grant of further options under the Scheme.
On 26 September 2005, 33,300,000 share options were granted to certain directors and employees at HK$0.768 (the average closing price of the shares as quoted in the daily quotations sheets issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the five business days immediately preceding 26 September 2005) with an expiry date of 25 September 2015. The option period commences on 26 September 2005 and expires 10 years thereafter.
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Options granted are vested as follows:
On 26 September 2005 Up to 50% On 26 September 2006 Up to 100%
Share options outstanding (in thousands) have the following expiry date and exercise prices:
| Exercise price | 30 June | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expiry date | HK$ per share | 2006 | |
| 17 March 2014 | 0.0935 | 92,000 | |
| 25 September 2015 | 0.192 | 133,200 | |
| 225,200 | |||
| Exercise price | 31 December | ||
| Expiry date | HK$ per share | 2005 | |
| 17 March 2014 | 0.374 | 33,000 | |
| 25 September 2015 | 0.768 | 33,300 | |
| 66,300 |
For the six months ended 30 June 2006, 10,000,000 share options have been exercised at the exercise price of HK$0.374 per share, resulting in the issue of 10,000,000 additional ordinary shares of the Company. The weighted average closing price immediately before the dates on which the options were exercised was HK$2.27 per share. The Group has no legal or constructive obligation to repurchase or settle the options in cash.
Prior to the share subdivison, there are outstanding share options granted under the Share Option Scheme to subscribe for 56,300,000 Shares. The share subdivision has led to an adjustment to the exercise price of the outstanding options and the number of Shares to be issued by the Company upon exercise of the outstanding options. For share options with exercise period from 18 March 2004 to 17 March 2014, the number of shares to be issued by the Company upon full exercise of such options has been increased from 23,000,000 Shares to 92,000,000 Shares and the exercise price has been adjusted from HK$0.374 to HK$0.0935 per Share. For share options with exercise period from 26 September 2005 to 25 September 2015, the number of shares to be issued by the Company upon full exercise of such options has been increased from 33,300,000 Shares to 133,200,000 Shares and the exercise price has been adjusted from HK$0.768 to HK$0.192 per Share.
(d) Employee incentive scheme of a subsidiary
On 4 April 2005, the Company approved its wholly-owned subsidiary, Turbo Speed Technology Limited (“Turbo Speed”), to adopt an employee incentive scheme (the “Employee Incentive Scheme”) to motivate the employees of Turbo Speed and its subsidiary (the “Turbo Speed Group”). Eligible participants of the Employee Incentive Scheme include the full-time employees of Turbo Speed or any of its subsidiaries, including any directors of Turbo Speed or any of its subsidiaries (but excluding any person who is a Director of the Company) provided always that such term shall exclude any person who has tendered his resignation or who at the relevant time is working out his period of notice pursuant to his employment contract or otherwise. The Scheme became effective from 4 April 2005 to 31 December 2008, unless terminated by resolution of a remuneration committee formed by the Board to administer the Employee Incentive Scheme (the “Committee”).
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The total number of shares in respect of which options may be granted shall not exceed 4,682,275 ordinary shares of Turbo Speed (“Turbo Speed Shares”), representing approximately 13.0% of the existing issued share capital of Turbo Speed, currently held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Options may be offered to any Employee determined by the Committee in its absolute discretion from time to time by reference to: (i) the performance of that Employee; and (ii) the financial performance of the Turbo Speed Group and the extent to which the Turbo Speed Group has achieved its intended business plans. The maximum number of the Turbo Speed Shares which may be offered to an employee who is also a director of companies within the Turbo Speed Group in any 12-month period may not exceed 1% of the entire issued share capital of Turbo Speed.
On 8 July 2005, 1,425,000 share options had been granted to certain directors and employees of its subsidiary to subscribe ordinary shares of Turbo Speed at an exercise price of HK$1.922 per share. The exercisable period of the above share options is from 8 July 2005 to 31 December 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Share options outstanding (in thousands) have the following expiry date and exercise price:
| Share | options | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise price | 30 June | 31 December | |
| Expiry date | HK$ per share | 2006 | 2005 |
| 31 December 2008 | 1.922 | 180 | 1,425 |
During the six months ended 30 June 2006, no share options have been exercised and 1,245,000 share options have been lapsed. The Group has no legal or constructive obligation to repurchase or settle the options in cash.
18. SHARE PREMIUM REDUCTION
In compliance with section 46 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda and with effect from 28 June 2006 (the date of the passing of the special resolution), the entire amount standing to the credit of the share premium account of the Company as at 31 December 2005 was cancelled and the directors of the Company was authorised to apply part of the credit arising from the aforesaid reduction of the share premium account of the Company in the sum of HK$57,431,000 to offset the accumulated losses of the Company in full and the remaining balance of the credit arising therefrom in the sum of HK$43,125,000 was transferred to the contributed surplus account of the Company in accordance with the Bye-laws of the Company and all applicable laws.
19. CONVERTIBLE PREFERENCE SHARES ISSUED BY A SUBSIDIARY
On 9 November 2004, Turbo Speed Technology Limited (“Turbo Speed”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a subscription agreement with independent third parties in relation to the subscription of 6,837,608 convertible preference shares of US$0.10 each of Turbo Speed for a total subscription price of US$4 million (approximately HK$31.2 million) (“the Subscription”). The subscription price had been received by Turbo Speed shortly after signing of the said subscription agreement and was held in jointly controlled bank account and would be released on completion of the Subscription.
Pursuant to an ordinary resolution passed on 4 April 2005, the Company approved the Subscription and the Subscription was completed on 29 April 2005. The deposit received from issue of convertible preference shares by a subsidiary as at 31 December 2004 included a balance of HK$50,000 which represented accrued interest income on the total subscription price of US$4 million (approximately HK$31.2 million). Such accrued interest income was recognised in the income statement as interest income for the year ended 31 December 2005.
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According to the said subscription agreement, the rights attached to holders of convertible preference shares of Turbo Speed are summarised as follows:
-
(a) Income (assuming no conversion of convertible preference shares)
-
(i) A fixed cumulative preferred dividend equal to HK$624,000 for each financial year of Turbo Speed; and
-
(ii) Participation in part of dividends declared and payable by Turbo Speed (after the preferred dividend), calculated by applying an agreed formula so that the aggregate of the preferred dividend and ordinary dividend to the holders of the convertible preference shares would be equal to 16% (on annual basis) of the total dividends payable by Turbo Speed.
(b) Conversion options
- (i) Convertible at any time from the date of completion of the Subscription for a period of 24 months into new shares of the Company at a conversion price of HK$1.2 per share, subject to adjustment set out in the subscription agreement (the “Conversion”). The amount for the Conversion shall be US$4 million.
The Share subdivision of the Company on 29 June 2006 has led to an adjustment to the conversion price of the convertible preference shares from HK$1.2 to HK$0.30 per share.
- (ii) Automatic conversion into ordinary shares of Turbo Speed at a ratio of 1:1 on the business day after Turbo Speed has paid total dividends on each convertible preference share which exceed its original issue price.
According to a shareholders’ agreement entered into by the Company and the convertible preference shareholders of Turbo Speed on 29 April 2005, if the audited net profit after taxation of Beijing Hi Sunsray Technology Limited (“Beijing Hi Sunsray”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turbo Speed, for either of the financial year ending 31 December 2005 or 2006, as stated in the audited financial statements of Beijing Hi Sunsray for the relevant financial year is less than RMB40 million, the Company shall transfer an agreed percentage of shares in Turbo Speed to the then convertible preference shareholders of Turbo Speed for a consideration of HK$1.
The fair values of the liability component and the equity conversion component were determined at issuance of the convertible preference shares.
The fair value of the liability component, included in long-term borrowings, was calculated using a market interest rate for an equivalent non-convertible convertible preference shares. The residual amount, representing the value of the equity conversion component, is included in shareholders’ equity in other reserves.
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The convertible preference shares issued recognised in the balance sheet is calculated as follows:
| Face value of convertible preference shares issued on 29 April 2005 Equity component Liability component on initial recognition at 29 April 2005 Interest expense for the year ended 31 December 2005 Interest expense for the six months ended 30 June 2006 Preferred dividend paid for the six months ended 30 June 2006 Liability component |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 31,200 31,200 (11,134) (11,134 20,066 20,066 1,107 1,107 1,019 – (422) – 21,770 21,173 |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 31,200 31,200 (11,134) (11,134 20,066 20,066 1,107 1,107 1,019 – (422) – 21,770 21,173 |
|---|---|---|
| 20,066 1,107 – – |
||
| 21,173 |
Interest expense on convertible preference shares is calculated using the effective interest method by applying the effective interest rate of 8.27% (31 December 2005: 8.27%) per annum to the liability component.
The fair value of the liability component of convertible preference shares at 30 June 2006 amounted to HK$21,169,000 (31 December 2005: HK$21,023,000). The fair value is calculated using cash flows discounted at a rate based on the borrowings rate of 7.94% (31 December 2005: 7.32%) per annum.
20. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 30 June 2006, the Group had future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
| Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five years |
Land and buildings Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 4,978 5,079 5,402 6,085 10,380 11,164 |
Equipment Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 3,059 6,243 – – 3,059 6,243 |
Equipment Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 3,059 6,243 – – 3,059 6,243 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,243 |
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21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Group is controlled by Rich Global Limited (incorporated in the British Virgin Islands), which owns approximately 46% of the Company’s shares. The ultimate parent of the Group is Hi Sun Limited (incorporated in British Virgin Islands).
(a) The following transactions were carried out with related parties:
| Unaudited | ||
|---|---|---|
| Six months ended | 30 June | |
| 2006 | 2005 | |
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Management fees received from a related company | ||
| (Note (i)) | – | 100 |
| Rental fees paid to a fellow subsidiary_(Note (ii))_ | 367 | 391 |
Note:
-
(i) A subsidiary, Hi Sun Development Management Limited, provided management service to Panorama Stock Limited, a company owned by a Director of the Company.
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(ii) A subsidiary, Beijing Hi Sun Advanced Business Solutions Information Technology Limited, paid rental fees to Beijing Hi Sun Electric Power Information Technology Limited, a fellow subsidiary company owned by a Director, who is also a substantial shareholder, of the Company.
The above transactions were conducted in the normal course of business and charged at terms mutually agreed or in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements, where appropriate.
(b) Period/year end balances with related parties are as follows:
| Receivable from a related company Panorama Stock Limited Receivable from/(payable to) a fellow subsidiary Beijing Hi Sun Electric Power Information Technology Limited |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 67 150 49 (390 |
Unaudited Audited 30 June 31 December 2006 2005 HK$’000 HK$’000 67 150 49 (390 |
|---|---|---|
| (390 |
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(c) Key management compensation (equivalent to directors’ emoluments)
| Fees Other emoluments: Basic salaries, other allowances and benefits in kind Provision for bonus Contributions to pension schemes |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June HK$’000 HK$’000 186 165 2,641 1,371 – 9,600 42 39 2,869 11,175 |
Unaudited Six months ended 30 June HK$’000 HK$’000 186 165 2,641 1,371 – 9,600 42 39 2,869 11,175 |
|---|---|---|
| 11,175 |
22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Issue of convertible preference shares by a subsidiary
On 21 August 2006, Emerging Technology Limited (“Emerging Technology”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a subscription agreement with certain independent third party subscribers in relation to the subscription of 760,778 new convertible preference shares (“Convertible Preference Shares”) of US$1.00 each in the share capital of Emerging Technology at a total subscription price of US$18 million (equivalent to approximately HK$140 million) (the “Subscription”). The Convertible Preference Shares represent approximately 9.9% of the existing issued share capital of Emerging Technology and 9.0% of the issued share capital of Emerging Technology as enlarged by the Subscription. Under certain circumstances as described in the subscription agreement, Emerging Technology is required to issue to the subscribers additional new convertible preference shares of up to approximately 3% of its issued share capital if those circumstances are fulfilled.
The Subscribers are entitled to convert the Convertible Preference Shares at any time during a period of two years from the date of completion into either the ordinary shares of Emerging Technology or the ordinary shares of the Company.
The subscription price will be settled in cash on completion. The completion of the Subscription is conditional upon the fulfilment of (a) amendment to the Memorandum of Association of Emerging Technology as may be required to create the Convertible Preference Shares of Emerging Technology; (b) permission to deal in the Conversion Shares having been granted by the Listing Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited; (c) the approval of the subscription agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder in a manner by the shareholders as required by the Listing Rules; and (d) the execution of all documents required to be duly executed on or before completion. If any of the conditions above has not been fulfilled or waived (save that item (b) and (c) above shall not be capable of being waived) in writing by the subscribers on or prior to 16 October 2006 (or such later date as the Company, Emerging Technology and the subscribers may agree in writing), the Subscription shall terminate.
The Subscription and the transactions contemplated herein above will be subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company on 25 September 2006 as set out in the announcement of the Company dated 8 September 2006.
Management is in the process of assessing the financial impact of the Convertible Preference Shares to the Group.
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4. INDEBTEDNESS OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
(a) The Group
Indebtedness
As at the close of business on 31 January 2007, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this indebtedness statement, the Group had (i) outstanding short term bank loan of RMB6.8 million (equivalent to approximately HK$6.9 million), which was secured by the leasehold land and the building of a subsidiary of the Company and the corporate guarantee from an independent third party, 深圳市高新技術投資擔保有限公司(Shenzhen High and New Technology Investment Guarantee Company Limited), and (ii) loan portion of the convertible preference shares issued by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company recognized in the consolidated balance sheet of the Group as at 31 January 2007 amounted to approximately HK$11.3 million.
Save as aforesaid and apart from intra-group liabilities and normal trade payables, as at the close of business on 31 January 2007, the Group did not have any other debt securities issued and outstanding or authorized or otherwise created but unissued, any other term loans, any other borrowings or indebtedness in the nature of borrowings including bank overdrafts and liabilities under acceptance (other than normal trade bills) or acceptance credits or hire purchase commitments, any other mortgages and charges or any guarantees or material contingent liabilities.
(b) Baifu Holding Group
Borrowings
As at the close of business on 31 January 2007, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this indebtedness statement, Baifu Holding had secured bank borrowings of approximately RMB22,000,000 and unsecured borrowings of approximately RMB10,000,000.
Pledge of assets
As the close of business on 31 January 2007, Baifu Holding had pledged its land use rights and buildings with aggregate net book value of approximately RMB15,202,000 and certain property, plant and equipment to secure the general banking facilities granted to Baifu Holding.
(c) Pacific Sheen Group
Borrowings
As at the close of business on 31 January 2007, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this indebtedness statement, Pacific Sheen had unsecured borrowings of bank loans of approximately RMB520,000.
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Disclaimer
Saved as aforesaid and apart from intra-group liabilities, the Group, Baifu Holding and Pacific Sheen did not, at the close of business on 31 January 2007, have any outstanding loan capital issued and outstanding or agreed to be issued, bank overdrafts, charges or debentures, mortgages, loans, or other similar indebtedness or any finance lease commitments, hire purchase commitments, liabilities under acceptances (other than normal trade bills), acceptance credits or any guarantees or other material contingent liabilities.
The Directors have confirmed that there have been no material changes in the indebtedness and contingent liabilities of the Enlarged Group since 31 January 2007.
5. WORKING CAPITAL
The Directors are of the opinion that, after taking into account of the Group’s internal resources and the present available banking facilities, the Enlarged Group has sufficient working capital for its present requirements following the Completion, that is for at least the next 12 months from the date of this circular.
6. FINANCIAL AND TRADING PROSPECTS
The Group is principally engaged in the sale of information technology products, provision of customized information system consultancy and integration services and information technology operation value-added services. Upon Completion, the Enlarged Group will also engage in the design, manufacture and sale of electronic power meters and provision of management and automation solutions for the electric power industry.
Looking forward, the Directors are very confident in the future prospect of the Enlarged Group.
Following completion of the construction of several commercial core banking systems in China and Hong Kong, the success of which enhanced the level of expertise and market position of the Enlarged Group in this niche market. The Enlarged Group will continue to strengthen its market position and technical expertise in the banking solution. Based on the established market position and experience, the Enlarged Group has been engaged in the initial preparation for the ATM and electronic fund transfer point-of-sale operation services as well as outsourcing for the financial institutions.
In the telecommunication front, the Enlarged Group will keep innovating to adapt to the ever-changing environment in order to provide first class value-added platform operation for our partners. New technology based on 3G communication are well prepared and several new products and services for mobile service delivery are also under development. Further resources in these areas will be invested in the coming years.
In respect of the electronic power meters and electric power automation solutions business, given the rapid development of the PRC economy, it is expected that the demand for such services will continue to experience significant growth and the electronic power meters and solutions business of the Enlarged Group will further strengthen its revenue and profit base.
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APPENDIX II ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT OF BAIFU HOLDING
The following is the text of a report, prepared by the Company’s auditors and reporting accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, for the sole purpose of incorporation in this circular.
羅兵咸永道會計師事務所
PricewaterhouseCoopers 22/F, Prince’s Building Central, Hong Kong
30 March 2007
The Directors
Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited
Dear Sirs
We set out below our report on the financial information relating to 杭州百富控股有 限公司 (Hangzhou Baifu Holding Company Limited) (“Baifu Holding”) and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Baifu Holding Group”) for each of the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 (the “Relevant Periods”) for inclusion in the circular of Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited (the “Company”) dated 30 March 2007 (the “Circular”), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the entire registerd capital of Baifu Holding, the entire issued share capital of Pacific Sheen International Limited and their respective shareholders’ loan, and the proposed disposal of 5% of the issued share capital of Hualong Holdings Company Limited, the then wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (collectively the “Transaction”).
Baifu Holding was established in the People’s Republic of China on 15 March 2007 as a limited liability company under the Companies Law of the People’s Republic of China. No audited financial statements of Baifu Holding have been issued since its establishment. Pursuant to the group reorganisation (the “Reorganisation”) which was completed on 15 March 2007, Baifu Holding became the holding company of the companies now comprising the Baifu Holding Group.
As at the date of this report, Baifu Holding has direct and indirect interests in the following subsidiaries:
| Percentage of | Percentage of | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| equity | interest | |||||
| Place and date | Registered/ | attributable to | Principal | |||
| Name | of establishment | share capital | Baifu Holding | activities | Notes | |
| direct | indirect | |||||
| 杭州華隆電子 | The People’s | RMB24,000,000 | 100% | – | Manufacturing and | (1) |
| 技術有限公司 | Republic of | sales of electronic | ||||
| (“Hualong | China | power meters | ||||
| Electronics”) | (the “PRC”), | and provision of | ||||
| 4 December 1996 | management | |||||
| and automation | ||||||
| solutions |
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| Percentage of | Percentage of | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| equity | interest | |||||
| Place and date | Registered | attributable to | Principal | |||
| Name | of establishment | capital | Baifu Holding | activities | Notes | |
| direct | indirect | |||||
| 杭州華隆信息技術 | the PRC, | RMB3,400,000 | 100% | – | Design of electronic | (2) |
| 有限公司 | 17 July 2003 | power meters | ||||
| (“Hualong | in the PRC | |||||
| Information”) | ||||||
| 杭州安特電力電子 | the PRC, | RMB1,000,000 | – | 70% | Researching and | (3), (4) |
| 技術有限公司 | 3 August 2006 | producing electric | ||||
| (“Ante”) | measuring | |||||
| instruments and | ||||||
| relevant | ||||||
| automation systems | ||||||
| in the PRC | ||||||
| 河南華隆電力儀表 | the PRC, | RMB1,000,000 | – | 95% | Business not yet | (3), (4) |
| 有限公司 | 30 November | commenced | ||||
| 2006 | ||||||
| 北京華隆�新電子 | the PRC, | RMB1,000,000 | – | 95% | Business not yet | (3), (4) |
| 產品銷售 | 30 November | commenced | ||||
| 有限公司 | 2006 | |||||
| 武漢華隆遠見電子 | the PRC, | RMB500,000 | – | 90% | Business not yet | (3), (4) |
| 工程有限公司 | 11 December | commenced | ||||
| 2006 | ||||||
| 濟南華隆電子設備 | the PRC, | RMB550,000 | – | 90.91% | Business not yet | (3), (4) |
| 有限公司 | 13 December | commenced | ||||
| 2006 | ||||||
| 南昌華隆電力科技 | the PRC, | RMB500,000 | – | 90% | Business not yet | (3), (4) |
| 有限公司 | 5 December | commenced | ||||
| 2006 |
Notes:
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The financial statements of Hualong Electronics were prepared in accordance with accounting principles and relevant financial regulations of the PRC and were audited by 浙江天華會計師事務所 for the years ended 31 December 2004 and 2006 and by 杭州明德會師事務所有限公司 for the year ended 31 December 2005.
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The financial statements of Hualong Information were prepared in accordance with accounting principles and relevant financial regulations of the PRC and were audited by 浙江天華會計師事務所 for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006.
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As these companies were newly established, no audited financial statements have been prepared.
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These companies are directly held by Hualong Electronics and regarded as subsidiaries of Hualong Electronics.
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For the purpose of this report, the directors of Baifu Holding have prepared the financial statements of each of Hualong Electronics and its subsidiaries (as defined in note 4 above) (collectively the “Hualong Electronics Group”) and Hualong Information for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 (collectively the “HKFRS Financial Statements”) in accordance with the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”). We have carried out an independent audit on the HKFRS Financial Statements in accordance with the Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the HKICPA.
Respective responsibilities of directors and reporting accountants
The financial information as set out in Sections I to IV below (the “Financial Information”) has been prepared based on the HKFRS Financial Statements after making such adjustments as are appropriate, on the basis as set out in Note 2 of Section II below.
The directors of companies comprising the Baifu Holding Group, during the Relevant Periods, are responsible for preparing the HKFRS Financial Statements which give a true and fair view. In preparing the HKFRS Financial Statements which give a true and fair view, it is fundamental that appropriate accounting policies are selected and applied consistently. The directors of the Company are responsible for the Financial Information which gives a true and fair view.
It is our responsibility to express an independent opinion, based on our examination, on the Financial Information and to report our opinion to you.
Basis of opinion
We have examined the HKFRS Financial Statements for the Relevant Periods, and carried out such additional procedures as are necessary in accordance with Auditing Guideline 3.340 “Prospectuses and the Reporting Accountant” issued by the HKICPA.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Financial Information, for the purpose of this report, gives a true and fair view of the combined state of affairs of the Baifu Holding Group as at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 and of its combined results and cash flows for the Relevant Periods.
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I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Combined Income Statements
| Note Turnover 6 Cost of sales 7 Gross profit Other gains 6 Selling expenses 7 Administrative expenses 7 Operating profit Finance costs 10 Profit before income tax Income tax (expense)/credit 11 Profit for the year Attributable to: Equity holders Minority interests Dividends 12 Earning per share 13 |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 273,769 313,502 394,579 (155,883) (170,428) (193,956) 117,886 143,074 200,623 14,965 16,879 18,315 (32,792) (57,974) (80,573) (45,701) (66,730) (76,542) 54,358 35,249 61,823 (1,556) (1,058) (2,503) 52,802 34,191 59,320 (8,903) 2,481 (15,975) 43,899 36,672 43,345 43,899 36,672 43,384 – – (39) 43,899 36,672 43,345 – – 45,750 N/A N/A N/A |
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B. Combined Balance Sheets
| Note ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 14 Land use rights 15 Intangible assets 16 Deferred tax assets 25 Current assets Inventories 17 Trade and bills receivables 18 Prepayments, deposits and other receivables Tax recoverable Due from a related company 19,29 Due from shareholders 19,29 Cash and cash equivalents 20 Total assets EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to Baifu Holding’s equity holders Capital 23 Retained earnings Other reserves 24 Minority interests Total equity |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 18,980 41,805 2,511 6,846 950 797 – 2,481 22,441 51,929 ------------- ------------- 43,083 114,981 96,970 103,106 27,069 39,419 845 – – 23 4,615 12,453 23,676 84,057 196,258 354,039 ------------- ------------- 218,699 405,968 13,400 27,400 89,916 123,826 12,663 15,425 115,979 166,651 – – 115,979 166,651 ------------- ------------- |
2006 RMB’000 46,509 7,734 623 – |
|---|---|---|
| 54,866 ------------- 94,966 130,422 48,261 – – 50,100 47,288 |
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| 371,037 ------------- 425,903 |
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| 27,400 120,450 16,435 |
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| 164,285 476 |
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| 164,761 ------------- |
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| Note LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade payables 21 Other payables and accruals Taxation payable Due to a related company 19,29 Short term borrowings 22 Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 42,034 124,339 26,889 78,151 – 1,827 – – 33,797 35,000 102,720 239,317 218,699 405,968 93,538 114,722 115,979 166,651 |
2006 RMB’000 47,041 136,990 13,398 7,913 55,800 |
|---|---|---|
| 261,142 | ||
| 425,903 | ||
| 109,895 | ||
| 164,761 |
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C. Combined Statements of Changes in Equity
Attributable to the equity holders of Baifu Holding
| At 1 January 2004 Profit for the year Transferred to statutory reserve At 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 Profit for the year Transferred to statutory reserve Capital injections At 31 December 2005 and 1 January 2006 Minority interests in relation to investment in subsidiaries Profit for the year Transferred to statutory reserve Dividends paid in relation to 2006 At 31 December 2006 |
Capital RMB’000 13,400 – – 13,400 – – 14,000 27,400 – – – – 27,400 |
Statutory reserve RMB’000 4,657 – 8,006 12,663 – 2,762 – 15,425 – – 1,010 – 16,435 |
Retained earnings RMB’000 54,023 43,899 (8,006) 89,916 36,672 (2,762) – 123,826 – 43,384 (1,010) (45,750) 120,450 |
Minority interests RMB’000 – – – – – – – – 515 (39) – – 476 |
Total RMB’000 72,080 43,899 – 115,979 36,672 – 14,000 166,651 515 43,345 – (45,750) 164,761 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D. Combined Cash Flow Statements
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 26 Interest paid Profits tax paid Profits tax refunded Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of land use rights Purchase of intangible assets Interest received Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Inception of short term bank loans Repayment of short term bank loans Dividends paid to shareholders Contribution from minority shareholders Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 11,864 67,648 4,730 (1,556) (1,058) (2,503) (11,648) (5,217) (1,923) – 7,888 – (1,340) 69,261 304 ------------- ------------- ------------- (7,294) (5,490) (11,770) – (4,489) (1,060) (241) (220) (158) 109 116 350 (7,426) (10,083) (12,638) ------------- ------------- ------------- 33,797 35,000 55,800 (29,143) (33,797) (35,000) – – (45,750) – – 515 4,654 1,203 (24,435) ------------- ------------- ------------- (4,112) 60,381 (36,769) 27,788 23,676 84,057 23,676 84,057 47,288 |
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II. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. GROUP STRUCTURE, REORGANISATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The Group is principally engaged in the design, manufacturing and sales of electronic power meters and provision of management and automation solutions for companies in the electric power industry in the PRC.
The Company is a limited liability company established in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) on 15 March 2007. The address of its registered office is Room 101-103, 1st Floor, Tower 3, No. 15, No. 12 Main Street, Economic and Technology Development District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the PRC.
On 15 March 2007, Mr. Wang Bing Ren, Mr. Wang Zong Fang, Mr. Jiang Jie Zhong, Mr. Li Ning Chuan and Mr. Zhao Shu Xun (also known as Zhao Li Bin), the owners of each of Hualong Electronics and Hualong Information as to 29.42%, 23.54%, 23.54%, 11.75% and 11.75% (collectively the “Shareholders”), established Baifu Holding by injecting their respective interests in each of Hualong Electronics and Hualong Information into Baifu Holding, in consideration of the interests in Baifu Holding as to 29.42%, 23.54%, 23.54%, 11.75% and 11.75%, respectively (the “Reorganisation”). Accordingly, Baifu Holding becomes the holding company of the Baifu Holding Group.
The Financial Information is presented in thousands of units of Renminbi (RMB’000), unless otherwise stated.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
For the purpose of this report, the Financial Information has been prepared to reflect the Reorganisation of the business under common control, in which the companies comprising the Baifu Holding Group are ultimately controlled by the Shareholders as a result of a contractual arrangement made between them.
For the purpose of this report, the combined income statement, combined cash flow statements and combined statements of changes in equity of the Baifu Holding Group for the Relevant Periods have been prepared on a combined basis, and include the Financial Information of the companies now comprising the Baifu Holding Group as if the current group structure had been in existence throughout the Relevant Periods, or since their respective dates of establishment where there is a shorter period. The combined balance sheets of the Baifu Holding Group as at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 have been prepared to present the assets and liabilities of the companies now comprising the Baifu Holding Group as if the current group structure had been in existence at those dates or since their respective date of incorporation where they were not in existence at those dates.
All significant intra-group transactions and balances have been eliminated on combination.
3. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Financial Information has been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”). The Financial Information has been prepared in accordance with those new standards, amendments and HK(IFRIC) interpretations issued and effective for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2006 during the Relevant Periods.
The Financial Information set out in this report has been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The preparation of Financial Information in conformity with HKFRS requires the use of certain accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Baifu Holding Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the Financial Information are disclosed in Note 4.
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The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of the Financial Information are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
- (a) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards effective in 2006 but not relevant to the Baifu Holding Group’s operations
The following standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards are mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2006 but are not relevant to the Baifu Holding Group’s operations:
• HKAS 19 (Amendment) Actuarial Gains and Losses, Group Plans and Disclosures • HKAS 21 (Amendment) New Investment in a Foreign Operation • HKAS 39 (Amendment) Cash Flow Hedge Accounting of Forecast Intragroup Transactions • HKAS 39 (Amendment) The Fair Value Option • HKAS 39 and HKFRS 4 Financial Guarantee Contracts (Amendment) • HKFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources • HKFRSs 1 and 6 First-time Adoption of Hong Kong Financial Reporting Amendments Standards and Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources • HKFRS-Int 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease • HKFRS-Int 5 Rights to Interests arising from Decommissioning, Restoration and Environmental Rehabilitation Funds • HK(IFRIC)-Int 6 Liabilities arising from Participating in a Specific Market – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
- (b) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Baifu Holding Group
The following standards, amendments or interpretations to existing standards have been published but are not effective for 2006 and have not been early adopted:
| • | HKAS 1 (Amendment) | Capital Disclosures |
|---|---|---|
| • | HKFRS 7 | Financial instruments: Disclosures |
| • | HKFRS 8 | Operating Segments |
| • | HK(IFRIC)-Int 7 | Applying the Restatement Approach |
| • | HK(IFRIC)-Int 8 | Scope of HKFRS 2 |
| • | HK(IFRIC)-Int 9 | Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives |
| • | HK(IFRIC)-Int 10 | Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment |
| • | HK(IFRIC)-Int 11 | HKFRS 2–Group and Treasury Share Transactions |
| • | HK(IFRIC)-Int 12 | Service Concession Arrangements |
The Baifu Holding Group has already commenced an assessment of the impact of the new standards, amendments or interpretations to existing standards but is not yet in a position to state whether these new standards, amendments or interpretations to existing standards would have a significant impact to its results of operations and financial position.
3.1 Consolidation
The Financial Information includes the financial statements of Baifu Holding and its subsidiaries made up to 31 December.
(a) Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which Baifu Holding has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether Baifu Holding controls another entity.
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Except for the Reorganisation, subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Baifu Holding Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.
Except for the Reorganisation, the purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Baifu Holding Group. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Baifu Holding Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the combined income statement.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Baifu Holding Group.
(b)
Transactions and minority interests
The Baifu Holding Group applies a policy of treating transactions with minority interests as transactions with parties external to the Baifu Holding Group. Disposals to minority interests result in gains and losses for the Baifu Holding Group that are recorded in the combined income statement. Purchases from minority interests result in goodwill, being the difference between any consideration paid and the relevant share of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary.
3.2 Foreign currency translation
(a) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the Financial Information of each of the Baifu Holding Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”). The Financial Information is presented in Renminbi (“RMB”), which is Baifu Holding’s functional and presentation currency.
(b) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the combined income statement.
(c) Group companies
The results and financial position of all the group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:
- (i) assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;
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- (ii) income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions); and
(iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity.
On combination, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are taken to shareholders’ equity. When a foreign operation is sold, such exchange differences are recognised in the combined income statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.
3.3 Property, plant and equipment
All property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Cost may also include transfers from equity of any gains/losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Baifu Holding Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are expensed in the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate cost to their residual values over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
Buildings 5% Office furniture and equipment 18% – 25% Plant and equipment 9% – 25% Motor vehicles 18% – 25%
The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Construction in progress represents buildings on which construction work has not been completed. It is carried at cost which included construction expenditures and other direct costs less any impairment losses. On completion, construction in progress is transferred to the appropriate categories of property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated impairment losses. No depreciation is provided for construction in progress until they are completed and available for use.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within other (losses)/gains – net, in the combined income statement.
3.4 Intangible assets
Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortised over their estimated useful lives (three to five years).
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3.5 Impairment of investment in subsidiaries and non-financial assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life or are not yet available for use are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
3.6 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises raw materials and direct labour. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses.
3.7 Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade and other receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Baifu Holding Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised in the combined income statement.
3.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the combined balance sheet at cost. Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the combined balance sheet.
3.9 Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
3.10 Borrowings
Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Transaction costs are incremental costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, issue or disposal of a financial asset or financial liability, including fees and commissions paid to agents, advisers, brokers and dealers, levies by regulatory agencies and securities exchanges, and duties. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the combined income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of that asset.
All other borrowing costs are charged to the combined income statement in the year in which they are incurred.
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Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Baifu Holding Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.
3.11 Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the Financial Information. However, if the deferred income tax arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, it is not accounted for. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Baifu Holding Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
3.12 Employee benefits
(a) Employee leave entitlements
Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision, where appropriate, is made for the estimated liability for annual leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the balance sheet date.
Employee entitlements to sick leave and maternity leave are not recognised until the time of leave.
(b) Pension obligations
Pursuant to the government regulations in the PRC, the Baifu Holding Group is required to contribute to the defined contribution scheme established by the municipal government in the PRC an amount based on approximately 9% to 20% of the wages for the year of those workers in the PRC. The local municipal government undertakes to assume the retirement benefits obligations of those workers of the Baifu Holding Group. Contributions to these retirement benefits schemes are charged to the combined income statement as incurred.
3.13 Provisions
Provisions are recognised when: the Baifu Holding Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small.
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Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognised as an interest expense.
3.14 Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value for the sales of goods, net of value-added tax, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the Baifu Holding Group. Revenue is recognised as follows:
(a) Sales of goods
Sales of goods are recognised when the Baifu Holding Group has delivered products to the customer, the customer has accepted the products and collectibility of the related receivables is reasonably assured. Sales are recorded based on the price specified in the sales contracts, net of returns at the time of sale. Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for the returns. No element of financing is deemed present as sales are made with a credit term of 90 days, which is consistent with the market practice.
(b) Interest income
Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method.
3.15 Leases
Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are expensed in the combined income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
3.16 Government grants
Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the Baifu Holding Group will comply with all attached conditions.
Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in the combined income statement over the period necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate.
3.17 Research and development
Research expenditure is expensed as incurred. Costs incurred on development projects (relating to the design and testing of new or improved products) are recognised as intangible assets when it is probable that the project will be a success considering its commercial and technological feasibility, and costs can be measured reliably. Other development expenditures are expensed as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period.
3.18 Dividends distribution
Dividend distribution to Baifu Holding’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the Baifu Holding Group’s Financial Information in the period in which the dividends are approved by Baifu Holding’s shareholders.
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4. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
4.1 Financial risk factors
The Baifu Holding Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: foreign exchange risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow and fair value interest-rate risk.
Risk management is carried out by the management of the Baifu Holding Group. Management identify, evaluate and hedge financial risks in close co-operation within the operating units of the Baifu Holding Group.
(a) Foreign exchange risk
The Baifu Holding Group operates mainly in the PRC. The exchange rate of Renminbi to HK dollars is subject to the rules and regulations of foreign exchange control promulgated by the PRC government. At present, the Baifu Holding Group does not have any financial instruments for hedging purposes.
Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. Management are responsible for managing the net position in each foreign currency.
(b) Credit risk
The credit risk of the Baifu Holding Group mainly arises from trade receivables, amounts due from shareholders, other receivables and cash and cash equivalents placed with banks. Management consider that the Baifu Holding Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant since the Baifu Holding Group primarily trades with reputable and creditworthy customers. In addition, the Baifu Holding Group has credit policies in place to ensure that sales of products are made to customers with appropriate credit history. Collection of outstanding receivable balances and authorised credit limits to individual customers are closely monitored on an ongoing basis.
Exposure to credit risk arising from bank deposits is managed by placing the deposits to reputable banks and through regular analysis of the financial performance of the banks.
(c) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and the ability to apply for bank loan facilities when necessary.
- (d) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
The Baifu Holding Group’s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Baifu Holding Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, except for the cash placed with banks.
The interest rate risk of the Baifu Holding Group arises from borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Baifu Holding Group to cash flow interest-rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Baifu Holding Group to fair value interest-rate risk. At the year end, all borrowings were at a fixed rate.
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4.2 Fair value estimation
The nominal value less impairment provision of trade receivables and payables approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Baifu Holding Group for similar financial instruments.
5. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Baifu Holding Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
(a) Impairment of receivables
Management determine the provision for impairment of trade and other receivables. This estimate is based on the credit history of its customers and the current market condition. Management reassess the provision each balance sheet date.
(b) Impairment of non-current assets
If a triggering event occurs indicating that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, an assessment of the carrying amount of that asset will be performed. Triggering events include significant adverse changes in the market value of an asset, changes in the business or regulatory environment, or certain legal events. The interpretation of such events requires judgment from management with respect to whether such an event has occurred.
Upon the occurrence of triggering events, the carrying amounts of non-current assets are reviewed to assess whether their recoverable amounts have declined below their carrying amounts. The recoverable amount is the present value of estimated net future cash flows which the Baifu Holding Group expects to generate from the future use of the asset, plus the asset’s residual value on disposal. Where the recoverable amount of non-current assets is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognised to write the assets down to its recoverable amount.
The impairment assessment is performed based on the discounted cash flow analysis. This analysis relies on factors such as forecasts of future performance and long-term growth rates and the selection of discount rates. If these forecasts and assumptions prove to be incorrect or circumstances change, write down of the carrying value of the noncurrent assets may be required.
(c) Income taxes and deferred taxes
The Baifu Holding Group is subject to income taxes in the PRC. Significant judgement is required in determining the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
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6. TURNOVER AND OTHER GAINS
The Baifu Holding Group is principally engaged in the design, manufacturing and sales of electronic power meters and provision of management and automation solutions for companies in the electric power industry in the PRC. Turnover and other gains recognised during the Relevant Periods are as follows:
| Turnover Sales of products Provision of management and automation solutions Other gains Interest income Government grant Value added tax (“VAT”) refund Other income Turnover and other gains |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 273,599 310,404 394,244 170 3,098 335 273,769 313,502 394,579 ------------- ------------- ------------- 109 116 350 6,370 1,709 8,492 8,485 14,700 8,106 1 354 1,367 14,965 16,879 18,315 288,734 330,381 412,894 |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 273,599 310,404 394,244 170 3,098 335 273,769 313,502 394,579 ------------- ------------- ------------- 109 116 350 6,370 1,709 8,492 8,485 14,700 8,106 1 354 1,367 14,965 16,879 18,315 288,734 330,381 412,894 |
|---|---|---|
| 394,579 ------------- 350 8,492 8,106 1,367 |
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| 18,315 | ||
| 412,894 |
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7. EXPENSES BY NATURE
Expenses included in cost of sales, selling expenses and administrative expenses are analysed as follows:
| Years | ended 31 December | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Cost of inventories sold | 155,883 | 170,428 | 193,956 |
| Auditors’ remuneration | 231 | 255 | 249 |
| Depreciation | 3,142 | 6,084 | 6,321 |
| Amortisation of land use rights | 57 | 154 | 172 |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | 238 | 373 | 332 |
| Employee benefit expense (including | |||
| directors’ emoluments)(Note 9) | 19,778 | 34,005 | 61,235 |
| Sales commission | 2,237 | 7,570 | 12,687 |
| Travelling expenses | 6,593 | 8,795 | 8,333 |
| Insurance expenses | 679 | 3,621 | 6,520 |
| Operating lease rentals for land | |||
| and buildings | 74 | 1,715 | 2,012 |
| Research and development costs | 2,436 | 2,757 | 5,277 |
| Loss on disposal of property, plant | |||
| and equipment | 10 | 20 | 745 |
| Write-off of inventories | 5,821 | 4,547 | – |
| Provision for impairment of trade | |||
| receivables | 5,323 | 13,257 | – |
8. NET FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS
The net foreign exchange loss recognised in the combined income statements and included as administrative expenses for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 amounted to RMB17,000, RMB19,000 and RMB58,000 respectively.
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSE (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ EMOLUMENTS) AND FIVE HIGHEST PAID INDIVIDUALS
| Wages, salaries and bonus Pension costs Sales commission Other staff costs |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 15,295 22,845 47,299 679 3,453 6,018 3,804 7,539 7,416 – 168 502 19,778 34,005 61,235 |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 15,295 22,845 47,299 679 3,453 6,018 3,804 7,539 7,416 – 168 502 19,778 34,005 61,235 |
|---|---|---|
| 61,235 |
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(a) Directors’ emoluments (continued)
The aggregate amounts of the emoluments paid and payable to the directors of Baifu Holding by companies comprising the Baifu Holding Group during the Relevant Periods were as follows:
| Years | ended 31 December | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Wages, salaries and social security costs | 332 | 547 | 598 |
| Pension costs | 8 | 9 | 20 |
| 340 | 556 | 618 |
The remuneration of every director is set out below:
| Year | ended 31 December 2004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages and | |||
| Name of director | salaries | Pension | Total |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Mr. Wang Bing Ren | 121 | 2 | 123 |
| Mr. Wang Zong Fang | 51 | 2 | 53 |
| Mr. Jiang Jie Zhong | 51 | 2 | 53 |
| Mr. Li Ning Chuan | 109 | 2 | 111 |
| Mr. Zhao Shu Xun | – | – | – |
| Year | ended 31 December 2005 | ||
| Wages and | |||
| Name of director | salaries | Pension | Total |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Mr. Wang Bing Ren | 165 | 2 | 167 |
| Mr. Wang Zong Fang | 99 | 2 | 101 |
| Mr. Jiang Jie Zhong | 99 | 2 | 101 |
| Mr. Li Ning Chuan | 144 | 2 | 146 |
| Mr. Zhao Shu Xun | 40 | 1 | 41 |
| Year | ended 31 December 2006 | ||
| Wages and | Social | ||
| Name of director | salaries | security costs | Total |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Mr. Wang Bing Ren | 184 | 4 | 188 |
| Mr. Wang Zong Fang | 141 | 4 | 145 |
| Mr. Jiang Jie Zhong | 141 | 4 | 145 |
| Mr. Li Ning Chuan | 174 | 4 | 178 |
| Mr. Zhao Shu Xun | 132 | 4 | 136 |
There was no arrangement under which directors had waived or agreed to waive any emolument during the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006.
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(b) Five highest paid individuals
The five individuals whose emoluments were the highest in the Baifu Holding Group included two directors for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, respectively, whose emoluments are reflected in the analysis presented in Note 9(a). Details of remuneration of the remaining three highest paid individuals are as follows:
| Years ended 31 December | Years ended 31 December | Years ended 31 December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Wages, salaries, social security | |||
| costs and bonus | 326 | 468 | 806 |
| Pension costs | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Other staff costs | – | – | 10 |
| 334 | 476 | 826 | |
| The emoluments fell within the following bands: | |||
| Number of individuals | |||
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| Nil – RMB1,000,000 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| FINANCE COSTS | |||
| Years ended 31 December | |||
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Interest on bank borrowings | 1,556 | 1,058 | 2,503 |
10. FINANCE COSTS
11. INCOME TAX EXPENSE/(CREDIT)
No provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made as Baifu Holding and its subsidiaries have no assessable profit arising in or derived from Hong Kong for each of the Relevant Periods.
Baifu Holding and its subsidiaries are established in the PRC and subject to Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) at a rate of 33%, unless preferential rates are applicable in the cities where the subsidiaries are located.
| Current income tax – PRC enterprise income tax Deferred income tax_(Note 25)_ Income tax expense/(credit) |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 8,903 – 13,494 – (2,481) 2,481 8,903 (2,481) 15,975 |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 8,903 – 13,494 – (2,481) 2,481 8,903 (2,481) 15,975 |
|---|---|---|
| 15,975 |
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Note: A subsidiary in the PRC is entitled to the following preferential tax treatment made available to software enterprises engaged in production or business operations in a special economic zone as follows:
| Details of preferential tax | For the year | |
|---|---|---|
| Name of subsidiary | treatment | starting |
| Hualong Information | Preferential tax rate of 15%. | First profit |
| Tax exemption for two years | making year- | |
| followed by a 75% deduction | 2004 | |
| in tax rate in the next three years. |
The taxation on the Baifu Holding Group’s profit before income tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the taxation rate of the home country of Baifu Holding as follows:
| Profit before taxation Calculated at a taxation rate of 33% Preferential tax rates on profit before taxation Income not subject to taxation Expenses not deductible for taxation proposes Income tax expense/(credit) |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 52,802 34,191 59,320 17,425 11,283 19,576 (14,633) (30,071) (6,333 (3,544) (5,415) (3,325 9,655 21,722 6,057 8,903 (2,481) 15,975 |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 52,802 34,191 59,320 17,425 11,283 19,576 (14,633) (30,071) (6,333 (3,544) (5,415) (3,325 9,655 21,722 6,057 8,903 (2,481) 15,975 |
|---|---|---|
| 19,576 (6,333 (3,325 6,057 |
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| 15,975 |
12. DIVIDENDS
No dividend has been paid or declared by Baifu Holding since its incorporation.
The following dividends were declared by subsidiaries out of their retained earnings to their then shareholders in respect of the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006:
| Hualong Electronics Hualong Information |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 – – 5,125 – – 40,625 – – 45,750 |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 – – 5,125 – – 40,625 – – 45,750 |
|---|---|---|
| 45,750 |
The rates of dividends and the number of shares ranking for dividends are not presented as such information is not considered meaningful for the purpose of this report.
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13. EARNINGS PER SHARE
No earnings per share information is presented as its inclusion, for the purpose of this report, is not considered meaningful given the preparation of the results for the Relevant Periods is on a combined basis as described in Note 2.
14. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| At 1 January 2004 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Year ended 31 December 2004 Opening net book amount Additions Reclassification Disposals Depreciation Closing net book amount At 31 December 2004 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Year ended 31 December 2005 Opening net book amount Additions Disposals Depreciation Closing net book amount At 31 December 2005 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Year ended 31 December 2006 Opening net book amount Additions Disposals Depreciation Closing net book amount At 31 December 2006 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount |
Office furniture and Plant and Buildings equipment equipment RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 4,227 2,186 6,240 (115) (793) (1,560) 4,112 1,393 4,680 ---------- ---------- ---------- 4,112 1,393 4,680 150 2,072 819 750 – – – (10) – (269) (689) (1,033) 4,743 2,766 4,466 ---------- ---------- ---------- 5,127 4,248 7,059 (384) (1,482) (2,593) 4,743 2,766 4,466 ---------- ---------- ---------- 4,743 2,766 4,466 14,654 3,813 6,915 – (20) – (1,265) (1,745) (1,678) 18,132 4,814 9,703 ---------- ---------- ---------- 19,781 8,041 13,974 (1,649) (3,227) (4,271) 18,132 4,814 9,703 18,132 4,814 9,703 5,295 1,081 4,552 – (222) (6) (1,159) (1,678) (1,643) 22,268 3,995 12,606 ---------- ---------- ---------- 25,076 8,900 18,520 (2,808) (4,905) (5,914) 22,268 3,995 12,606 |
Motor Construction vehicles in progress RMB’000 RMB’000 5,022 450 (819) – 4,203 450 ---------- ---------- 4,203 450 3,953 300 – (750) – – (1,151) – 7,005 – ---------- ---------- 8,975 – (1,970) – 7,005 – ---------- ---------- 7,005 – 3,542 5 – – (1,396) – 9,151 5 ---------- ---------- 12,517 5 (3,366) – 9,151 5 9,151 5 608 234 (517) – (1,841) – 7,401 239 ---------- ---------- 12,608 239 (5,207) – 7,401 239 |
Total RMB’000 18,125 (3,287) 14,838 ---------- 14,838 7,294 – (10) (3,142) 18,980 ---------- 25,409 (6,429) 18,980 ---------- 18,980 28,929 (20) (6,084) 41,805 ---------- 54,318 (12,513) 41,805 41,805 11,770 (745) (6,321) 46,509 ---------- 65,343 (18,834) 46,509 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Depreciation expenses of RMB1,586,000, RMB2,584,000 and RMB1,872,000 have been expensed in cost of inventories sold, RMB477,000, RMB604,000 and RMB845,000 in selling expenses and RMB1,079,000, RMB2,896,000 and RMB3,604,000 in administrative expenses for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively.
The carrying amount of buildings pledged to secured bank facilities of the Baifu Holding Group amounted to approximately RMB3,797,000, RMB15,137,000 and RMB14,258,000 as at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, respectively.
15. LAND USE RIGHTS
The Baifu Holding Group’s interests in land use rights represent prepaid operating lease payments and their net book values are analysed as follows:
| Outside Hong Kong, held on: Leases of between 10 to 50 years Beginning of the year Additions Amortisation of land use rights End of the year |
As 2004 RMB’000 2,511 As 2004 RMB’000 2,568 – (57) 2,511 |
at 31 December 2005 RMB’000 6,846 at 31 December 2005 RMB’000 2,511 4,489 (154) 6,846 |
2006 RMB’000 7,734 2006 RMB’000 6,846 1,060 (172) 7,734 |
|---|---|---|---|
Amortisation of land use rights for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 have been included in cost of inventories sold in the combined income statements.
The carrying amount of land use rights pledged to secured bank facilities of the Baifu Holding Group amounted to approximately RMB2,511,000, RMB6,846,000 and RMB6,691,000 as at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively.
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16. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
| At 1 January 2004 Cost Accumulated amortisation Net book amount Year ended 31 December 2004 Opening net book amount Additions Amortisation Closing net book amount At 31 December 2004 Cost Accumulated amortisation Net book amount Year ended 31 December 2005 Opening net book amount Additions Amortisation Closing net book amount At 31 December 2005 Cost Accumulated amortisation Net book amount Year ended 31 December 2006 Opening net book amount Additions Amortisation Closing net book amount At 31 December 2006 Cost Accumulated amortisation Net book amount |
Computer software licence RMB’000 947 – 947 --------------- 947 241 (238) 950 --------------- 1,188 (238) 950 --------------- 950 220 (373) 797 --------------- 1,408 (611) 797 797 158 (332) 623 --------------- 1,566 (943) 623 |
|---|---|
Amortisation expenses of RMB238,000, RMB373,000 and RMB332,000 have been expensed in administrative expenses for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively.
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17. INVENTORIES
| Raw materials Work in progress Finished goods |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 13,770 27,426 80 12,461 29,233 75,094 43,083 114,981 |
2006 RMB’000 20,305 17,710 56,951 |
|---|---|---|
| 94,966 |
The cost of inventories recognised as an expense and included in cost of inventories sold amounted to RMB155,883,000, RMB170,428,000 and RMB193,956,000 during the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively.
18. TRADE AND BILLS RECEIVABLES
| Trade receivables Less: provision for impairment of trade receivables Bills receivables |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 102,293 121,686 (5,323) (18,580) 96,970 103,106 – – 96,970 103,106 |
2006 RMB’000 135,086 (18,580 |
|---|---|---|
| 116,506 13,916 |
||
| 130,422 |
The Baifu Holding Group’s credit terms to trade debtors range from 0 to 90 days. At 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, the ageing analysis of the trade receivables was as follows:
| Current to 1 year 1 year to 2 years |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 96,374 103,106 596 – 96,970 103,106 |
2006 RMB’000 110,331 6,175 |
|---|---|---|
| 116,506 |
The Baifu Holding Group has recognised a loss of RMB5,323,000 and RMB13,257,000 for the impairment of its trade receivables during the years ended 31 December 2004 and 2005 respectively. The loss has been included in administrative expenses in the combined income statement of the respective year.
19. DUE FROM/TO A RELATED COMPANY AND SHAREHOLDERS
The amounts due from/to a related company and shareholders are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand (Note 29).
The carrying amounts of the amounts due from/to a related company and shareholders approximate their fair values.
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At a meeting held on 1 February 2007, the directors of Baifu Holding declared and approved a special dividend amounted to RMB50,100,000. This special dividend is not reflected as dividend payable in the Financial Information, but will be set off against the amounts due from shareholders in the year ending 31 December 2007.
20. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| Cash at bank and in hand Short term bank deposits |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 23,676 84,057 – – 23,676 84,057 |
2006 RMB’000 37,288 10,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 47,288 |
At 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, funds of the Baifu Holding Group amounting to RMB23,676,000, RMB84,057,000 and RMB47,288,000, respectively, were kept in bank accounts opened with banks in the PRC where the remittance of funds was subject to foreign exchange controls.
The effective interest rate on short-term bank deposits is 0.72%; these deposits have an average maturity of 7 days.
21. TRADE PAYABLES
At 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, the ageing analysis of the trade payables was as follows:
| Current to 1 year 1 year to 2 years Over 2 years 22. SHORT TERM BORROWINGS Short term bank loans – PRC, secured_(Note (a))_ |
As at 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 41,914 124,097 35 141 85 101 42,034 124,339 At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 33,797 35,000 |
2006 RMB’000 46,799 – 242 |
|---|---|---|
| 47,041 | ||
| 2006 RMB’000 55,800 |
All bank loans are due within one year.
Note (a) : At 31 December 2004, bank loan of RMB12,000,000 was secured by the Baifu Holding Group’s land use rights and buildings with a net book amount of RMB2,511,000 and RMB3,797,000 respectively. In addition, bank loan of RMB19,000,000 was secured by land use rights and buildings of a company beneficially owned by the Shareholders, 華隆電力儀表有限公司 (“Hualong Electric Instrument”).
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At 31 December 2005, bank loan of RMB25,000,000 was secured by the Baifu Holding Group’s land use rights and buildings with a net book amount of RMB6,846,000 and RMB15,137,000 respectively. In addition, bank loan of RMB10,000,000 was guaranteed by an independent third party, Zhong Cheng Technology Limited.
At 31 December 2006, bank loan of RMB26,800,000 was secured by the Baifu Holding Group’s land use rights and buildings with a net book amount of RMB6,691,000 and RMB14,258,000 respectively. In addition, banks loan of RMB10,000,000, RMB19,000,000 and RMB4,800,000 were guaranteed by 浙江華隆電力儀器制造有限公司 (“Zhejiang Hualong Electric”), Hualong Electronics and a shareholder, Mr Li Ning Chuan respectively.
The borrowings are denominated in RMB. The effective interest rate per annum at each balance sheet date was as follows:
| At | 31 | December | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |||
| Short term bank loans – PRC, secured | 5.58% | 5.58% | 6.12% |
At 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, the Group has no undrawn borrowing facilities.
The carrying amounts of the short term bank loans approximate their fair values.
23. CAPITAL
As Baifu Holding was not established prior to 31 December 2006 and the Reorganisation was not completed as at 31 December 2006, the capital in the combined balance sheets as at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 represented the combined capital of Hualong Electronics and Hualong Information.
24. OTHER RESERVES
| At 1 January 2004 Transferred from retained earnings At 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 Transferred from retained earnings At 31 December 2005 and 1 January 2006 Transferred from retained earnings At 31 December 2006 |
Statutory reserve RMB’000 4,657 8,006 |
|---|---|
| 12,663 2,762 |
|
| 15,425 1,010 |
|
| 16,435 |
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25. DEFERRED INCOME TAX
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes relate to the same fiscal authority.
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | ||
| Deferred | tax assets to be recovered | |||
| within | 12 months | – | 2,481 | – |
The movement in deferred tax assets during the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 is as follows:
| Deferred tax assets At 1 January Credited to income statement_(Note 11)_ At 31 December |
2004 RMB’000 – – – |
Tax losses 2005 RMB’000 – 2,481 2,481 |
2006 RMB’000 2,481 (2,481 |
|---|---|---|---|
| – |
Deferred taxation is calculated in full on temporary differences under the liability method using a principal taxation rate of 33% for all of the Relevant Periods.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for tax losses carried forward to the extent that realisation of the related benefit through the future taxable profits is probable. The Baifu Holding Group has unrecognised tax losses to carry forward against future taxable income. These tax losses have not been recognised for due to uncertainty of their future recoverability. The tax losses will expire according to the prevailing tax laws and regulations in the countries in which the Baifu Holding Group operates.
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26. CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
| Profit before income tax Interest income Interest paid Depreciation Amortisation of land use rights Amortisation of intangible assets Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Operating profit before working capital changes Increase in trade and bills receivables Increase in prepayments, deposits and other receivables (Increase)/decrease in inventories (Increase)/decrease in due from a related company Increase/(decrease) in trade payables Increase in other payables and accruals Increase in due to a related company Increase in due from shareholders Cash generated from operating activities |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 52,802 34,191 59,320 (109) (116) (350) 1,556 1,058 2,503 3,142 6,084 6,321 57 154 172 238 373 332 10 20 745 57,696 41,764 69,043 (37,580) (6,136) (27,316) (16,846) (12,350) (8,842) (9,311) (71,898) 20,015 – (23) 23 15,940 82,305 (77,298) 6,554 41,824 58,839 – – 7,913 (4,589) (7,838) (37,647) 11,864 67,648 4,730 |
|---|---|
In the combined cash flow statements, proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment comprise:
| Net book amount_(Note 14)_ Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Guarantees for banking facilities granted to an independent third party – Zhong Cheng Technology Limited |
2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 10 20 (10) (20) – – At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 – 10,000 |
2006 RMB’000 745 (745) – 2006 RMB’000 12,000 |
|---|---|---|
27. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
It is anticipated that no material liabilities will arise from the above bank and other guarantees which arose in the ordinary course of business.
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28. COMMITMENTS
(a) Operating lease commitments
The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases were as follows:
| Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five years Over five years |
Land and buildings At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 – 800 – 4,000 – 1,567 – 6,367 |
2006 RMB’000 1,358 4,439 767 |
|---|---|---|
| 6,564 |
(b) Capital commitments
Capital expenditure at the balance sheet date but not yet incurred is as follows:
| At | 31 December | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | ||
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | ||
| Contracted but not provided for | 220 | 234 | – |
29. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At the date of this report, Baifu Holding is directly owned by Mr. Wang Bing Ren, Mr. Wang Zhong Fang, Mr. Wang Jie Zhong, Mr. Zhao Shu Xun and Mr. Li Ning Chuan as to 29.42%, 23.54%, 23.54%, 11.75% and 11.75% respectively.
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.
- (a) During the Relevant Periods, the Baifu Holding Group’s directors are of the view that the following companies were related parties of the Baifu Holding Group:
| Name of related party | Relationship with the Baifu Holding Group |
|---|---|
| Pacific Sheen International | Company beneficially owned by the Shareholders |
| Limited | |
| 杭州富順信息技術有限公司 | Company beneficially owned by the Shareholders |
| (“Fushun Information”) | |
| Hualong Electric Instrument | Company beneficially owned by the Shareholders |
| Zhejiang Hualong Electric | Company beneficially owned by the Shareholders |
Apart from those disclosed elsewhere in this report, the following transactions were carried out with the related parties:
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| (b) | Purchase of assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | ||
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | ||
| Hualong Electric Instrument | – | 14,000 | – |
On 21 November 2005, the equity owners of Hualong Electronics increased the registered capital in Hualong Electronics by injecting all assets and liabilities of Zhenjiang Hualong Electric at their respective carrying values, totalling RMB14,000,000. Zhejiang Hualong Electric was dissolved upon the completion of the transaction.
(c) Provision of management services
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |||
| Fushun Information | 108 | 144 | 100 | ||
| Provision of services primarily related to the recharge of general and administrative | |||||
| expenses to the related company on a cost basis. | |||||
| Year end balances with related parties are as follows: | |||||
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |||
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |||
| Receivable from related parties | |||||
| and shareholders: | |||||
| Fushun Information_(Note 19)_ | – | 23 | – | ||
| Shareholders_(Note 19)_ | 4,615 | 12,453 | 50,100 | ||
| Payable to a related party: | |||||
| Fushun Information_(Note 19)_ | – | – | 7,913 |
(d) Year end balances with related parties are as follows:
During the year ended 31 December 2006, Fushun Information paid administrative expenses of RMB7,913,000 on behalf of a subsidiary, Haulong Electronics.
(e) Key management compensation
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Basic salaries, other allowances and | |||
| benefits in kinds | 340 | 556 | 618 |
III. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
At a meeting held on 1 February 2007, the directors of Baifu Holding declared and approved a special dividend amounted to RMB50,100,000. This special dividend is not reflected as dividend payable in the Financial Information, but will be set off against the amounts due from the Shareholders in the year ending 31 December 2007.
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IV. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No audited financial statements have been prepared for Baifu Holding Group or any of the companies comprising the Baifu Holding Group in respect of any period subsequent to 31 December 2006. Besides, save as disclosed in Section III of this report, no dividend or distribution has been declared, made or paid by the Baifu Holding Group in respect of any period subsequent to 31 December 2006.
Yours faithfully PricewaterhouseCoopers Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong
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The following is the text of a report, prepared by the Company’s auditors and reporting accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, for the sole purpose of incorporation in this circular.
羅兵咸永道會計師事務所
PricewaterhouseCoopers 22/F, Prince’s Building Central, Hong Kong
30 March 2007
The Directors
Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited
Dear Sirs
We set out below our report on the financial information relating to Pacific Sheen International Limited (“Pacific Sheen”) and its subsidiary (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Pacific Sheen Group”) for each of the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 (the “Relevant Periods”) for inclusion in the circular of Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited (the “Company”) dated 30 March 2007 (the “Circular”), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the entire registerd capital of Hangzhou Baifu Holding Company Limited (“Baifu Holding”), the entire issued share capital of Pacific Sheen and their respective shareholders’ loan, and the proposed disposal of 5% of the issued share capital of Hualong Holdings Company Limited, the then wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (collectively the “Transaction”).
Pacific Sheen was established in Hong Kong on 3 November 2003 as a limited liability company under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. No audited financial statements of Pacific Sheen have been issued since its incorporation.
As at the date of this report, Pacific Sheen has direct interests in the following subsidiary:
| Percentage of | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place and | equity interest | ||||
| date of | Registered | attributable to | Principal | ||
| Name | establishment | capital | Pacific Sheen | activities | Note |
| 杭州富順信息技術 | The People’s Republic | US$3,500,000 | 100% | Properties | (1) |
| 有限公司 | of China | holdings in | |||
| (“Fushun | (the “PRC”), | the PRC | |||
| Information”) | 26 February 2004 |
Note:
- The financial statements of Fushun Information were prepared in accordance with accounting principles and relevant financial regulations of the PRC and were audited by 浙江天華會計師事務所 for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006.
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For the purpose of this report, the directors of Pacific Sheen have prepared the consolidated financial statements of the Pacific Sheen Group for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 (the “HKFRS Financial Statements”) in accordance with the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”). We have carried out independent audit on the HKFRS Financial Statements in accordance with the Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the HKICPA.
Respective responsibilities of directors and reporting accountants
The financial information as set out in Sections I to IV below (the “Financial Information”) has been prepared based on the HKFRS Financial Statements on the basis as set out in Note 2 of Section II below.
The directors of Pacific Sheen, during the Relevant Periods, are responsible for preparing the HKFRS Financial Statements which give a true and fair view. In preparing the HKFRS Financial Statements which give a true and fair view, it is fundamental that appropriate accounting policies are selected and applied consistently. The directors of the Company are responsible for the Financial Information which gives a true and fair view.
It is our responsibility to express an independent opinion, based on our examination, on the Financial Information and to report our opinion to you.
Basis of opinion
We have examined the HKFRS Financial Statements for the Relevant Periods, and carried out such additional procedures as are necessary in accordance with the Auditing Guideline 3.340 “Prospectuses and the Reporting Accountant” issued by the HKICPA.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Financial Information, for the purpose of this report, gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Pacific Sheen and of the Pacific Sheen Group as at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, and of the Pacific Sheen Group’s results and cash flows for the Relevant Periods.
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I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Consolidated income statements
| Note Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Other gains 5 Administrative expenses 6 Loss before income tax Income tax expense 8 Loss attributable to the equity holders Loss per share attributable to the equity holders (expressed in RMB per share) – basic 11 |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 – – – – – – – – – 1 5 1 (415) (304) (620) (414) (299) (619) – – – (414) (299) (619) (0.106) (0.077) (0.159) |
|---|---|
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B. Consolidated Balance Sheets
| Note ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 14 Land use rights 12 Current assets Prepayments, deposits and other receivables Due from a related company 16, 22 Cash and cash equivalents 15 Total assets EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to the Pacific Sheen’s equity holders Share capital 17 Other reserves 18 Total equity LIABILITIES Current liabilities Other payables Due to a related company 16, 22 Due to shareholders 16, 22 Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 315 7,770 – 2,315 315 10,085 ------------- ------------- 2,362 238 – – 3,672 4,108 6,034 4,346 ------------- ------------- 6,349 14,431 4,173 4,173 (471) (695) 3,702 3,478 ------------- ------------- – – – 23 2,647 10,930 2,647 10,953 6,349 14,431 3,387 (6,607) 3,702 3,478 |
2006 RMB’000 16,979 2,268 19,247 ------------- 5 7,913 835 8,753 ------------- 28,000 4,173 (358) 3,815 ------------- 359 – 23,826 24,185 28,000 (15,432) 3,815 |
|---|---|---|
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C. Company Balance Sheets
| Note ASSETS Non-current asset Investment in a subsidiary 13 Current asset Cash and cash equivalents 15 Total assets EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to the Pacific Sheen’s equity holders Share capital 17 Other reserves 18 Total equity LIABILITIES Current liabilities Due to shareholders 16 Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 6,885 28,585 ------------- ------------- 1,065 50 7,950 28,635 4,173 4,173 (344) (438) 3,829 3,735 ------------- ------------- 4,121 24,900 4,121 24,900 7,950 28,635 (3,056) (24,850) 3,829 3,735 |
2006 RMB’000 28,585 ------------- 7 28,592 4,173 593 4,766 ------------- 23,826 23,826 28,592 (23,819) 4,766 |
|---|---|---|
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D. Consolidated Statements of Changes In Equity
| At 1 January 2004 Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of a foreign subsidiary Loss for the year At 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 Loss for the year Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of a foreign subsidiary At 31 December 2005 and 1 January 2006 Loss for the year Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of a foreign subsidiary At 31 December 2006 |
Share capital RMB’000 4,173 – – 4,173 – – 4,173 – – 4,173 |
Exchange Accumulated reserve losses RMB’000 RMB’000 – – (57) – – (414) (57) (414) – (299) 75 – 18 (713) – (619) 956 – 974 (1,332) |
Total RMB’000 4,173 (57) (414) 3,702 (299) 75 3,478 (619) 956 3,815 |
|---|---|---|---|
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E. Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Cash (used in)/generated from operations 19 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of land use rights Interest received Net cash generated from/ (used in) investing activities Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Exchange gains on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 (130) 10,170 4,979 ------------- ------------- ------------- (315) (7,455) (9,209) – (2,359) – 1 5 1 (314) (9,809) (9,208) ------------- ------------- ------------- (444) 361 (4,229) 208 75 956 3,908 3,672 4,108 3,672 4,108 835 |
|---|---|
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II NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The principal activities of Pacific Sheen is investment holding. The principal activity and particulars of its subsidiary are set out in note 13 to the Financial Information.
Pacific Sheen is a limited liability company incorporated in Hong Kong. The address of its registered office is Room 615, 6th Floor, Hollywood Plaza, 610 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
The Financial Information is presented in thousands of units of Renminbi (RMB’000), unless otherwise stated.
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 Basis of preparation
The Financial Information has been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”). The Financial Information has been prepared in accordance with those new standards, amendments and HK(IFRIC) interpretations issued and effective for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2006 during the Relevant Periods.
The Financial Information set out in this report has been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The preparation of the Financial Information in conformity with HKFRS requires the use of certain accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Pacific Sheen Group accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the Financial Information are disclosed in Note 3.
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of the Financial Information are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
- (a) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards effective in 2006 but not relevant to the Pacific Sheen Group’s operations
The following standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards are mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2006 but are not relevant to the Group’s operations:
-
HKAS 19 (Amendment) Actuarial Gains and Losses, Group Plans and Disclosures
-
• HKAS 21 (Amendment) New Investment in a Foreign Operation • HKAS 39 (Amendment) Cash Flow Hedge Accounting of Forecast Intragroup Transactions
-
• HKAS 39 (Amendment) The Fair Value Option • HKAS 39 and HKFRS 4 Financial Guarantee Contracts (Amendments)
-
• HKFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources
-
• HKFRSs 1 and 6 First-time Adoption of Hong Kong Financial (Amendments) Reporting Standards and Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources
-
• HKFRS-Int 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease
-
• HKFRS-Int 5 Rights to Interests arising from Decommissioning, Restoration and Environmental Rehabilitation Funds
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• HK(IFRIC)-Int 6 Liabilities arising from Participating in a Specific Market – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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- (b)
Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Pacific Sheen Group
The following standards, amendments or interpretations to existing standards have been published but are not effective for 2006 and have not been early adopted:
• HKAS 1 (Amendment) Capital Disclosures • HKFRS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosures • HKFRS 8 Operating Segments • HK(IFRIC)-Int 7 Applying the Restatement Approach • HK(IFRIC)-Int 8 Scope of HKFRS 2 • HK(IFRIC)-Int 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives • HK(IFRIC)-Int 10 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment • HK(IFRIC)-Int 11 HKFRS 2-Group and Treasury Share Transactions • HK(IFRIC)-Int 12 Service Concession Arrangements
The Pacific Sheen Group has already commenced an assessment of the impact of the new standards, amendments or interpretations to existing standards but is not yet in a position to state whether these new standards, amendments or interpretations to existing standards would have a significant impact to its results in operations and financial position.
As at 31 December 2006, the Pacific Sheen Group had net current liabilities of RMB15,432,000. Based on its working capital forecast in the next twelve months, the financial support from shareholders and the purchase of shareholders’ loan owed from Pacific Sheen Group to its shareholders by the Company pursuant to the Transaction, the directors consider that there are sufficient financial resources available to the Pacific Sheen Group to meet its liabilities as and when they fall due and to carry on its business in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the directors of Pacific Sheen have prepared the Financial Information on a going concern basis.
2.2 Consolidation
The Financial Information includes the financial information of Pacific Sheen and its subsidiary made up to 31 December.
Subsidiary
Subsidiary is an entity over which the Pacific Sheen Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Pacific Sheen Group controls another entity.
Subsidiary is fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Pacific Sheen Group. It is de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiary by the Pacific Sheen Group. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Pacific Sheen Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the consolidated income statements.
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Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of a subsidiary has been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Pacific Sheen Group.
In Pacific Sheen’s balance sheet the investment in a subsidiary is stated at cost less provision for impairment losses. The result of a subsidiary is accounted for by Pacific Sheen on the basis of dividend received and receivable.
2.3 Foreign currency translation
- (a) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the Financial Information of each of the Pacific Sheen Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”). The Financial Information is presented in Renminbi (“RMB”). The functional currency of Pacific Sheen’s operations is RMB.
(b) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the consolidated income statements.
- (c) Group companies
The results and financial position of all the group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:
-
(i) assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;
-
(ii) income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions); and
-
(iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity.
On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities are taken to shareholders’ equity. When a foreign operation is sold, such exchange differences are recognised in the consolidated income statements as part of the gain or loss on sale.
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2.4 Property, plant and equipment
All property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are expensed in the consolidated income statements during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate cost to their residual values over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
Buildings 5% Office furniture and equipment 18% – 25% Plant and equipment 9% – 25%
The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (Note 2.5).
Construction in progress represents buildings on which construction work has not been completed. It is carried at cost which included construction expenditures and other direct costs less any impairment losses. On completion, construction in progress is transferred to the appropriate categories of property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated impairment losses. No depreciation is provided for construction in progress until they are completed and available for use.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within other (losses)/gains – net, in the consolidated income statements.
2.5 Impairment of investment in a subsidiary and non-financial assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life or are not yet available for use are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
2.6 Other receivables
Other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of other receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Pacific Sheen Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised in the consolidated income statements.
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2.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the balance sheet at cost. Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
2.8 Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
2.9 Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the Financial Information. However, if the deferred income tax arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, it is not accounted for. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investment in a subsidiary, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Pacific Sheen Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
2.10 Revenue recognition
Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method.
2.11 Leases
Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are expensed in the consolidated income statements on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
2.12 Dividend distribution
Dividend distribution to Pacific Sheen’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the Pacific Sheen Group’s Financial Information in the period in which the dividends are approved by Pacific Sheen’s shareholders.
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3. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
3.1 Financial risk factors
The Pacific Sheen Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: foreign exchange risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow and fair value interest-rate risk.
Risk management is carried out by the management of the Pacific Sheen Group.
- (a) Foreign exchange risk
The Pacific Sheen Group operates mainly in the PRC. Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. Management are responsible for managing the net position in each foreign currency.
- (b) Credit risk
The credit risk of the Pacific Sheen Group mainly arises from amount due from a related company and cash and cash equivalents placed with banks.
Exposure to credit risk arising from receivable from a related company is not significant since the related company is also beneficially owned by Pacific Sheen’s shareholders.
Exposure to credit risk arising from bank deposits is managed by placing the deposits to reputable banks and through regular analysis of the financial performance of the banks.
- (c) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and the ability to apply for bank loan facilities when necessary.
- (d) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
The Pacific Sheen Group’s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Pacific Sheen Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, except for the cash placed with banks.
3.2 Fair value estimation
The nominal value less impairment provision of receivables and payables approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Pacific Sheen Group for similar financial instruments.
4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Pacific Sheen Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
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(a) Income taxes and deferred taxes
The Pacific Sheen Group is subject to income taxes in the PRC and Hong Kong. Significant judgement is required in determining the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
Recognition of deferred tax assets, which principally relate to tax losses, depends on the expectation of future taxable profit that will be available against which tax losses can be utilised. The outcome of their actual utilisation may be different.
(b) Impairment of non-current assets
If a triggering event occurs indicating that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, an assessment of the carrying amount of that asset will be performed. Triggering events include significant adverse changes in the market value of an asset, changes in the business or regulatory environment, or certain legal events. The interpretation of such events requires judgment from management with respect to whether such an event has occurred. There was no triggering event occurs indicating that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable during the Relevant Periods.
5. OTHER GAINS
The Group is principally engaged in investment holding. Other gains recognised during the Relevant Periods are as follows:
| Years | ended 31 December | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Interest income | 1 | 5 | 1 |
6. EXPENSES BY NATURE
Expenses included in administrative expenses are analysed as follows:
| Years | ended 31 December | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Auditors’ remuneration | – | – | – |
| Amortisation of land use rights | – | 44 | 47 |
| Management fee paid to a related company | |||
| (Note 22(a)) | 108 | 144 | 100 |
| Operating lease rentals for land and | |||
| buildings | 70 | 8 | 8 |
Auditors’ remuneration was borne by the shareholders of Pacific Sheen for the Relevant Periods.
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7. DIRECTORS’ EMOLUMENTS AND FIVE HIGHEST PAID INDIVIDUALS
The Directors of Pacific Sheen did not receive any fees or emoluments in respect of their services to the Pacific Sheen Group during the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006.
There was no arrangement under which a Director waived or agreed to waive any emolument during the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006.
8. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
No provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made as Pacific Sheen and its subsidiary have no assessable profit arising in or derived from Hong Kong for each of the Relevant Periods.
The subsidiary is established in the PRC and subject to Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) at a rate of 33%.
The taxation on the Pacific Sheen Group’s loss before income tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the applicable taxation rate as follows:
| Loss before income tax Calculated at a taxation rate of 33% Effect of different taxation rate in other countries Unrecognised tax losses Income tax expense |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 (414) (299) (619) (137) (99) (204) 53 28 15 84 71 189 – – – |
|---|---|
There was no material unprovided deferred taxation as at the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Deferred income tax assets are not recognised for tax losses carried forward as the realisation of the related tax benefit through the future taxable profits is not probable. As at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, the Pacific Sheen Group had unrecognised tax losses of RMB84,000, RMB71,000 and RMB189,000 to carry forward to set off against future taxable income respectively. The tax losses will expire according to the prevailing tax laws and regulations in the countries in which the Pacific Sheen Group operates.
9. LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF PACIFIC SHEEN
The loss attributable to equity holders of Pacific Sheen is dealt with in the Financial Information of the Company to the extent of RMB344,000, RMB180,000 and RMB100,000 for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively.
10. DIVIDENDS
No dividend has been paid or declared by Pacific Sheen during each of the Relevant Periods.
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11. LOSS PER SHARE
The calculation of basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to equity holders by the number of ordinary shares in issue during each of the Relevant Periods.
| Loss attributable to equity holders (RMB’000) Number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands) Basic loss per share (RMB per share) |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 414 299 619 3,900 3,900 3,900 0.106 0.077 0.159 |
|---|---|
12. LAND USE RIGHTS
The Pacific Sheen Group’s interests in land use rights represent prepaid operating lease payments and their net book values are analysed as follows:
| Outside Hong Kong, held on: Leases of between 10 to 50 years At 1 January Additions Amortisation of land use rights At 31 December |
At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 – 2,315 At 31 December 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 – – – 2,359 – (44) – 2,315 |
2006 RMB’000 2,268 |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 RMB’000 2,315 – (47 |
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| 2,268 |
Amortisation of prepaid operating lease payments for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 has been included in administrative expenses in the consolidated income statements.
13. INVESTMENT IN A SUBSIDIARY
| At 31 December Company 2004 2005 RMB’000 RMB’000 Unlisted investment, at cost 6,885 28,585 At 31 December 2006, particulars of the subsidiary are as follows: Place of incorporation Principal activities Particulars of and type of and place of registered share Name legal entity operation capital Fushun Information The PRC, limited Properties holdings USD3,500,000 liability company in the PRC |
2006 RMB’000 28,585 |
|---|---|
| Direct interest held 100% |
During the year ended 31 December 2005, the registered capital of Fushun Information was increased from RMB825,000 to RMB3,500,000. The issued and fully paid up capital of the subsidiary amounted to RMB3,500,000 as at 31 December 2005 and 2006.
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14. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| in progress | |
| RMB’000 | |
| At 1 January 2004 | |
| Cost | – |
| Accumulated depreciation | – |
| Net book amount | – |
| --------------- | |
| Years ended 31 December 2004 | |
| Opening net book amount | – |
| Additions | 315 |
| Closing net book amount | 315 |
| --------------- | |
| At 31 December 2004 | |
| Cost | 315 |
| Accumulated depreciation | – |
| Net book amount | 315 |
| --------------- | |
| Years ended 31 December 2005 | |
| Opening net book amount | 315 |
| Additions | 7,455 |
| Closing net book amount | 7,770 |
| --------------- | |
| At 31 December 2005 | |
| Cost | 7,770 |
| Accumulated depreciation | – |
| Net book amount | 7,770 |
| Years ended 31 December 2006 | |
| Opening net book amount | 7,770 |
| Additions | 9,209 |
| Closing net book amount | 16,979 |
| --------------- | |
| At 31 December 2006 | |
| Cost | 16,979 |
| Accumulated depreciation | – |
| Net book amount | 16,979 |
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15. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| At 31 | December | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Company | |||||
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 3,672 | 4,108 | 835 | 1,065 | 50 | 7 |
At 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, funds of the Pacific Sheen Group amounting to RMB2,607,000, RMB4,058,000 and RMB828,000 respectively were kept in bank accounts opened with banks in the PRC where the remittance of funds was subject to foreign exchange controls.
16. DUE FROM/TO A RELATED COMPANY AND SHAREHOLDERS
The amounts due from/to a related company and shareholders are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand (Note 22).
The carrying amounts due from/to a related company and shareholders approximate their fair values.
17. SHARE CAPITAL
| At 31 December 2004, 31 December 2005 and 31 December 2006 At 31 December 2004, 31 December 2005 and 31 December 2006 |
Authorised ordinary shares of HK$1 each No. of shares RMB’000 3,900,000 4,173 Issued and fully paid ordinary shares of HK$1 each No. of shares RMB’000 3,900,000 4,173 |
|---|---|
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18. OTHER RESERVES
| (a) Group At 1 January 2004 Loss for the year Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of a foreign subsidiary At 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 Loss for the year Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of a foreign subsidiary At 31 December 2005 and 1 January 2006 Loss for the year Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of a foreign subsidiary At 31 December 2006 (b) Company At 1 January 2004 Loss for the year At 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 Loss for the year Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements At 31 December 2005 and 1 January 2006 Loss for the year Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements At 31 December 2006 |
Exchange Accumulated reserve losses RMB’000 RMB’000 – – – (414) (57) – (57) (414) – (299) 75 – 18 (713) – (619) 956 – 974 (1,332) Exchange Accumulated reserve losses RMB’000 RMB’000 – – – (344) – (344) – (180) 86 – 86 (524) – (100) 1,131 – 1,217 (624) |
Total RMB’000 – (414) (57) (471) (299) 75 (695) (619) 956 (358) Total RMB’000 – (344) (344) (180) 86 (438) (100) 1,131 593 |
|---|---|---|
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19. CASH (USED IN)/GENERATED FROM OPERATION
| Loss before income tax Interest income Amortisation of land use rights Operating profit before working capital changes Decrease/(increase) in prepayments, deposits and other receivables Increase in due from a related company Increase in other payables Increase/(decrease) in due to a related company Increase in due to shareholders Cash (used in)/generated from operating activities |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 (414) (299) (619 (1) (5) (1 – 44 47 (415) (260) (573 (2,362) 2,124 233 – – (7,913 – – 359 – 23 (23 2,647 8,283 12,896 (130) 10,170 4,979 |
Years ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 (414) (299) (619 (1) (5) (1 – 44 47 (415) (260) (573 (2,362) 2,124 233 – – (7,913 – – 359 – 23 (23 2,647 8,283 12,896 (130) 10,170 4,979 |
|---|---|---|
| (573 233 (7,913 359 (23 12,896 |
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| 4,979 |
20. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, the Pacific Sheen Group had no contingent liabilities.
21. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Capital expenditure at the balance sheet date but not yet incurred is as follows:
| At | 31 December | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | ||
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | ||
| Contracted but not provided for | 18,910 | 9,508 | – |
22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Pacific Sheen Group is owned by Mr. Wang Bing Ren, Mr. Wang Zhong Fang, Mr. Wang Jie Zhong, Mr. Zhao Shu Xun (also known as Mr. Zhao Li Bin) and Mr. Li Ning Chuan as to 27.94%, 27.35%, 22.35%, 11.18% and 11.18% respectively.
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.
(a) During the Relevant Periods, the directors of Pacific Sheen are of the view that the following companies were related parties of the Pacific Sheen Group:
Name of related party Relationship with the Pacific Sheen Group 杭州華隆電子技術有限公司 Company beneficially owned by shareholders (“Hualong Electronics”) 杭州華隆信息技術有限公司 Company beneficially owned by shareholders (“Hualong Information”) 杭州安特電力電子技術有限公司 Company beneficially owned by shareholders (“Ante”) 浙江華隆電力儀器制造有限公司 Company beneficially owned by shareholders (“Zhejiang Hualong Electric”)
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Apart from those disclosed elsewhere in this report, the following transactions were carried out with the related parties:
- (a) Purchase of management services
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Hualong Electronics | 108 | 144 | 100 |
Purchase of services primarily related to the recharge of general and administrative expense to the related company on a cost basis.
| (b) | Year end balances with related | parties are as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | ||
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | ||
| Receivable from a related | ||||
| company | ||||
| Hualong Electronics | ||||
| (Note 16) | – | – | 7,913 | |
| Payables to related parties: | ||||
| Hualong Electronics | ||||
| (Note 16) | – | 23 | – | |
| Shareholders_(Note 16)_ | 2,647 | 10,930 | 23,826 |
During the year ended 31 December 2006, the Pacific Sheen Group paid administrative expenses of RMB7,913,000 on behalf of Haulong Electronics.
III. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
There are no subsequent events which would have significant impact to the financial position of the Pacific Sheen Group up to the date of this report.
IV. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No audited financial statements have been prepared for the Pacific Sheen Group in respect of any period subsequent to 31 December 2006. Besides, no dividend or distribution has been declared, made or paid by the Pacific Sheen Group in respect of any period subsequent to 31 December 2006.
Yours faithfully PricewaterhouseCoopers
Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong
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A. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
The following is an illustrative and pro forma statement of assets and liabilities of the Enlarged Group which has been prepared based on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Group as set out in the published interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2006 after making pro forma adjustments as set out in note 2 below.
This unaudited pro forma statement of assets and liabilities of the Enlarged Group has been prepared to illustrate the effects of the Acquisition and Disposal, as if the Acquisition and Disposal had taken place on 30 June 2006. It has been presented in a manner consistent with both the format and accounting policies adopted by the Group. It has been prepared for illustrative purposes only and because of its hypothetical nature, it may not give a true picture of the financial position of the Enlarged Group had the Transaction been completed as at 30 June 2006 or at any future date.
| Unadjusted statement of assets and liabilities of the Group as at 30 June 2006 HK$’000 Note 1 ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 50,134 Leasehold land and land use rights 204 Intangible assets – Goodwill – 50,338 ------- Current assets Inventories 23,822 Trade and bills receivables 116,631 Prepayments, deposits and other receivables 25,879 Due from shareholders – Due from related companies 67 Due from a fellow subsidiary 49 Cash and cash equivalents 179,321 345,769 ------- Total assets 396,107 |
Pro forma adjustments Baifu Pacific Pro forma Holding Sheen Enlarged Group Group Other pro forma adjustments Group HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Note 2(i) Note 2(i) Note 2(ii) Note 2(iii) Note 2(iv) Note 2(v) 46,852 17,104 6,500 120,590 7,791 2,285 5,549 15,829 628 – 56,413 57,041 – – 70,927 (3,546) 67,381 55,271 19,389 260,841 ------- ------- ------- 95,666 – 119,488 131,384 – 248,015 48,617 5 74,501 50,469 – 50,469 – 7,971 (7,971) 67 – – 49 47,637 841 (202,130) 15,143 40,812 373,773 8,817 533,401 ------- ------- ------- 429,044 28,206 794,242 |
Pro forma adjustments Baifu Pacific Pro forma Holding Sheen Enlarged Group Group Other pro forma adjustments Group HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Note 2(i) Note 2(i) Note 2(ii) Note 2(iii) Note 2(iv) Note 2(v) 46,852 17,104 6,500 120,590 7,791 2,285 5,549 15,829 628 – 56,413 57,041 – – 70,927 (3,546) 67,381 55,271 19,389 260,841 ------- ------- ------- 95,666 – 119,488 131,384 – 248,015 48,617 5 74,501 50,469 – 50,469 – 7,971 (7,971) 67 – – 49 47,637 841 (202,130) 15,143 40,812 373,773 8,817 533,401 ------- ------- ------- 429,044 28,206 794,242 |
|---|---|---|
| 260,841 ------- 119,488 248,015 74,501 50,469 67 49 40,812 |
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| 533,401 ------- |
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| 794,242 |
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE ENLARGED GROUP
| Unadjusted statement of assets and liabilities of the Group as at 30 June 2006 HK$’000 Note 1 EQUITY Capital and reserve attributable to the Company’s equity holders Share Capital 4,090 Retained earnings and other reserves 267,650 271,740 ------- Minority Interest Total equity 271,740 ------- LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Financial liability portion of convertible preference shares issued by a subsidiary 21,770 Deferred tax liabilities – ------- 21,770 ------- Current liabilities Trade payables 47,569 Other payables and accruals 52,421 Taxation payable 2,607 Due to shareholders – Due to related company – Short term borrowings – 102,597 ------- Total liabilities 124,367 ------- Total equity and liabilities 396,107 Net current assets 243,172 Total assets less current liabilities 293,510 |
Pro forma adjustments Baifu Pacific Pro forma Holding Sheen Enlarged Group Group Other pro forma adjustments Group HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Note 2(i) Note 2(i) Note 2(ii) Note 2(iii) Note 2(iv) Note 2(v) 27,603 4,204 92 (31,807) 4,182 137,894 (361) 100,645 (138,011) 367,817 165,497 3,843 371,999 ------- ------- ------- 480 11,597 12,077 165,977 3,843 384,076 ------- ------- ------- – – 21,770 – – 22,592 22,592 ------- ------- ------- – – 44,362 ------- ------- ------- 47,388 – 94,957 138,000 361 7,750 198,532 13,497 – 16,104 – 24,002 (24,002) – 7,971 – (7,971) – 56,211 – 56,211 263,067 24,363 365,804 ------- ------- ------- 263,067 24,363 410,166 ------- ------- ------- 429,044 28,206 794,242 110,706 (15,546) 167,597 165,977 3,843 428,438 |
Pro forma adjustments Baifu Pacific Pro forma Holding Sheen Enlarged Group Group Other pro forma adjustments Group HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Note 2(i) Note 2(i) Note 2(ii) Note 2(iii) Note 2(iv) Note 2(v) 27,603 4,204 92 (31,807) 4,182 137,894 (361) 100,645 (138,011) 367,817 165,497 3,843 371,999 ------- ------- ------- 480 11,597 12,077 165,977 3,843 384,076 ------- ------- ------- – – 21,770 – – 22,592 22,592 ------- ------- ------- – – 44,362 ------- ------- ------- 47,388 – 94,957 138,000 361 7,750 198,532 13,497 – 16,104 – 24,002 (24,002) – 7,971 – (7,971) – 56,211 – 56,211 263,067 24,363 365,804 ------- ------- ------- 263,067 24,363 410,166 ------- ------- ------- 429,044 28,206 794,242 110,706 (15,546) 167,597 165,977 3,843 428,438 |
|---|---|---|
| 371,999 ------- 12,077 384,076 ------- |
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| 21,770 22,592 ------- 44,362 ------- |
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| 94,957 198,532 16,104 – – 56,211 |
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| 365,804 ------- |
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| 410,166 ------- |
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| 794,242 | ||
| 167,597 | ||
| 428,438 |
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The unadjusted statement of assets and liabilities of the Group is extracted from the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Group as at 30 June 2006 set out in the published interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2006.
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Details of the pro forma adjustments are set out as follows:
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(i) The balances are extracted from the combined balance sheet of Baifu Holding and consolidated balance sheet of Pacific Sheen as at 31 December 2006 set out in Appendix II and III to this circular. For the purpose of the pro forma financial information, the figures stated in Renminbi as set out in Appendix II and III to this circular have been translated into HK$ at an exchange rate of RMB0.99268 to HK$1.00.
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(ii) In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, the consideration of RMB300,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$302.9 million) will be satisfied by the Company in form of cash payment of RMB200,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$202.1 million), and to the remaining balance of RMB100,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$100.7 million) by way of the Consideration Shares. Accordingly, the adjustment represents the cash consideration of RMB200,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$202.1 million), the Consideration Shares issued by the Company and the acquisition of Shareholders’ Loans from the Vendors of RMB23,826,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$24.0 million), and the estimated transaction costs for the Acquisition of approximately HK$7.8 million.
For the purpose of the pro forma financial information, the fair values of the Consideration Shares is based on the market price of HK$2.73 per Share as adopted by the Company in the Agreement and disclosed in the announcement of the Company dated 13 February 2007.
- (iii) This represents fair value adjustment resulting from the acquisition as well as recognition of the corresponding estimated deferred tax liabilities and the goodwill on Acquisition. The fair value adjustments represent the recognition of intangible assets ascribed to certain customer lists, patents and brand name of Baifu Holding and revaluation of fixed assets, which has been assessed by an independent valuer as at 31 December 2006. The goodwill of approximately HK$70.9 million represents the excess of consideration as set out in note 2(ii) above over the fair value of the net assets of Baifu Holding and Pacific Sheen including the deferred tax liabilities recognised as aforesaid.
Since the closing market price of the Consideration Shares upon the completion and the fair values of Baifu Holding Group and Pacific Sheen Group at Completion may be substantially different from their fair value used in the pro forma financial information, the final amounts of the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Baifu Holding Group and Pacific Sheen Group and intangible assets (including goodwill) will be different from those amounts presented above.
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(iv) As part of the transaction in relation to the Acquisition, the Company will dispose of 5% of the issued share capital of Hualong Holdings, the then wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and immediate holding company of Baifu Holding and Pacific Sheen upon Completion, to the Vendors for a cash consideration of RMB15,032,500 (equivalent to approximately HK$15.1 million).
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(v) The unaudited pro forma adjustments reflect the elimination of balances between the Baifu Holding Group and the Pacific Sheens Group as at 31 December 2006.
3.
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Since the closing market price of the Consideration Shares may be different from the market price of HK$2.73 per Share used in the pro forma financial information, the disposal consideration of RMB15,032,500 may not be equal to 5% of the Consideration at Completion, in which case the Group may record excess of the consideration over the net book value of the assets on disposal of 5% interest in Baifu Holding and Pacific Sheen should the closing market price of the Consideration Shares be below HK$2.73 per Share, and vice versa.
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Subsequent to the year ended 31 December 2006, Baifu Holding Group declared a dividend of RMB50,100,000, which was not reflected in this pro forma financial information. Beside, no adjustments have been made to reflect any results or transactions of the Group, Baifu Holding Group and Pacific Sheen Group entered into subsequent to 30 June 2006 and 31 December 2006 respectively.
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B. REPORT FROM ACCOUNTANTS ON THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
The following is the text of a report, prepared by the Company’s auditors and reporting accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, in respect of the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group for the sole purpose of incorporation in this circular.
羅兵咸永道會計師事務所
PricewaterhouseCoopers 22/F, Prince’s Building Central, Hong Kong
REPORT FROM ACCOUNTANTS ON UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO THE DIRECTORS OF HI SUN TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) LIMITED
We report on the unaudited pro forma financial information of Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group”) set out on pages 144 to 146 under the heading of “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information of the Enlarged Group” (the “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information”) in Appendix IV to the Company’s circular dated 30 March 2007 (the “Circular”) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the entire registered capital of Hangzhou Baifu Holding Company Limited, the entire issued share capital of Pacific Sheen International Limited and their respective shareholders’ loan, and the proposed disposal of 5% of the issued share capital of Hualong Holdings Company Limited (collectively the “Transaction”). The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been prepared by the directors of the Company, for illustrative purposes only, to provide information about how the Transaction might have affected the relevant financial information of the Group. The basis of preparation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information is set out on pages 144 to 146 of the Circular.
Respective responsibilities of the directors of the Company and the Reporting Accountants
It is the responsibility solely of the directors of the Company to prepare the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information in accordance with rule 4.29 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) and Accounting Guideline 7 “Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for Inclusion in Investment Circulars” issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”).
It is our responsibility to form an opinion, as required by rule 4.29(7) of the Listing Rules, on the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information and to report our opinion to you. We do not accept any responsibility for any reports previously given by us on any
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financial information used in the compilation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information beyond that owed to those to whom those reports were addressed by us at the dates of their issue.
Basis of opinion
We conducted our engagement in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Investment Circular Reporting Engagements 300 “Accountants’ Reports on Pro Forma Financial Information in Investment Circulars” issued by the HKICPA. Our work, which involved no independent examination of any of the underlying financial information, consisted primarily of comparing the unadjusted statement of assets and liabilities of the Group as at 30 June 2006 with the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Group as at 30 June 2006, considering the evidence supporting the adjustments and discussing the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information with the directors of the Company.
We planned and performed our work so as to obtain the information and explanations we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the directors of the Company on the basis stated, that such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group and that the adjustments are appropriate for the purpose of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information as disclosed pursuant to rule 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information is for illustrative purpose only, based on the judgements and assumptions of the directors of the Company, and because of its hypothetical nature, it does not provide any assurance or indication that any event will take place in the future and may not be indicative of the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2006 or any future date.
Opinion
In our opinion:
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(a) the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the directors of the Company on the basis stated;
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(b) such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group; and
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(c) the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information as disclosed pursuant to rule 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong, 30 March 2007
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APPENDIX V
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Group. The Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this circular and confirm, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, there are no other facts the omission of which would make any statement contained in this circular misleading.
2. SHARE CAPITAL
| Authorised 4,000,000,000 Shares Issued and to be issued, fully paid or credited as fully paid 1,948,167,787 Shares in issue as at the Latest Practicable Date 36,900,146 Consideration Shares to be issued upon Completion 180,579,902 Shares to be issued upon full conversion of the Preference Shares 2,165,647,835 |
HK$ 10,000,000 |
|---|---|
| 4,870,419 92,250 451,450 |
|
| 5,414,119 |
3. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
(a) Interests of Directors
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the interests and short positions of the Directors or chief executive of the Company in the shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company and its associated corporation(s) (within the meaning of Part XV of the 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 and short positions which they were taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO), or which were required, pursuant to section 352 of the SFO,
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to be entered in the register referred to therein, or which were otherwise required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Companies, were as follows:
- (i) Interests in ordinary shares of the Company
| Approximate | Approximate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity in | Number of | percentage of | ||
| which such | Shares held | the issued | ||
| Name of Director | interests are held | (Note 1) | share capital | |
| Mr. KUI Man Chun | Corporate | 757,083,636(L) | 38.86 | |
| (Note 2) | ||||
| Mr. XU Wensheng | Personal | 13,200,000(L) | 0.68 | |
| Mr. LI Wenjin | Personal | 26,400,000(L) | 1.36 | |
| Mr. XU Chang Jun | Personal | 13,200,000(L) | 0.68 | |
| Mr. CHAN Yiu Kwong | Personal | 4,728,000 (L) | 0.24 | |
| Mr. XU Sitao | Personal | 600,000(L) | 0.03 |
- (ii) Interests in ordinary shares of the associated corporations
| Capacity in | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| which such | Name of | Number of | |
| interests | associated | shares held | |
| Name of Director | are held | corporation | (Note 1) |
| Mr. KUI Man Chun | Corporate | Rich Global Limited | 2(L) |
| Mr. KUI Man Chun | Personal | Hi Sun Limited | 30,245,000(L) |
| Mr. LI Wenjin | Personal | Hi Sun Limited | 255,000(L) |
Notes:
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The letter “L” denotes a long position in shares.
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These shares are held by Mr. KUI Man Chun through Hi Sun Limited, a company which Mr. KUI Man Chun holds a 99.16% interest, and Rich Global Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hi Sun Limited.
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(iii) Interests in share options of the Company
| Name of | Number of options | Number of options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | outstanding | Date of grant | Exercise price | |
| (HK$) | ||||
| Mr. KUI Man Chun | 12,000,000 | 18 March 2004 | 0.0935 | |
| (Note 1) | ||||
| 13,200,000 | 26 September 2005 | 0.192 | ||
| (Note 2) | ||||
| Mr. XU Wensheng | 13,200,000 | 26 September 2005 | 0.192 | |
| (Note 2) | ||||
| Mr. XU Chang Jun | 13,200,000 | 26 September 2005 | 0.192 | |
| (Note 2) | ||||
| Mr. CHAN Yiu Kwong | 4,000,000 | 26 September 2005 | 0.192 | |
| (Note 2) |
Notes:
- The exercisable period of the share options of the Company is from 18 March 2004 to 17 March 2014 (both dates inclusive).
| 2. | The option period commences on 26 September 2005 and expires 10 years |
|---|---|
| thereafter. Share options of the Company granted are vested as follows: | |
| On 26 September 2005 Up to 50% |
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| On 26 September 2006 Up to 100% |
|
| 3. | The consideration paid by the grantee for the acceptance of each grant of options |
| was HK$1.00. |
Save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors and chief executive of the Company had any interests or short position in the shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company and its associated corporations.
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(b) Interests of substantial Shareholders
As at the Latest Practicable Date, so far as is known to any Director or chief executive of the Company, the following persons (not being a Director or chief executive of the Company) had, or were deemed or taken to have interests or short positions in the shares or underlying shares of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company and the Stock Exchange under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO or, who were, directly or indirectly, interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying rights to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of any other member of the Enlarged Group or had any option in respect of such capital:
- (i) Interests in 10% or more of Shares
| Number of | Approximately % | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares held | of the issued | |
| Name of Shareholder | (Note 1) | share capital |
| Rich Global Limited | 757,083,636(L) | 38.86% |
| Hi Sun Limited | 757,083,636(L) | 38.86% |
| (Note 2) |
Notes:
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The letter “L” denotes a long position in shares.
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Hi Sun Limited, the share capital of which is held as to 99.16% by Mr. KUI Man Chun, an executive Director, is interested in the share capital of the Company by virtue of its 100% shareholding in Rich Global Limited.
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Mr. KUI Man Chun, Mr. LI Wenjin, Mr. XU Wensheng, Mr. CHAN Yiu Kwong are directors of Hi Sun Limited. Mr. KUI Man Chun, Mr. LI Wenjin are directors of Rich Global Limited.
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- (ii) Interest in 10% or more of the equity interests in member(s) of the Enlarged Group
| Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of | (%) of | ||
| registered | holding of | ||
| capital | the total | ||
| Name of | attributable | registered | |
| member of the | Name of | to the | capital of |
| Enlarged Group | shareholder | shareholder | the member |
| 杭州安特電力 | 梁一橋 | RMB900,000 | 30 |
| 電子技術有限公司 | (Note 2) | ||
| (Note 1) | |||
| 南昌華隆電力科技 | 蔣寶宣 | RMB50,000 | 10 |
| 有限公司 (Note 3) | |||
| 武漢華隆遠見電子工程 | 戴曉華 | RMB50,000 | 10 |
| 有限公司 (Note 3) |
Notes:–
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An equity joint venture enterprise established under the laws of the PRC and a subsidiary of Hualong Electronic.
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Based on public records, of the RMB900,000 registered capital (representing approximately USD112,500) attributable to the named shareholder, only USD40,000 was paid up.
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A private limited company established under the laws of the PRC and a subsidiary of Hualong Electronic.
Save as disclosed herein, according to the register of interests kept by the Company under section 336 of the SFO and so far as was known to the Directors, there is no other person (other than a Director or chief executive of the Company) who, as at the Latest Practicable Date, had notified to the Company any interest or short position in the shares or underlying shares of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company under Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO or who was, directly or indirectly, interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying rights to vote in all circumstances at general meeting of any member of the Enlarged Group or in any options in respect of such capital.
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4. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
The following contracts, not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, have been entered by members of the Enlarged Group after the date falling two years prior to the issue of this circular and up to the Latest Practicable Date and which are or may be material:
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(a) the shareholders’ agreement dated 29 April 2005 entered into between Comtel Development Limited and Acme Partner International Limited as subscribers, Turbo Speed Technology Limited (“Turbo Speed”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and the Company in relation to the rights and obligations of the shareholder of Turbo Speed;
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(b) the equity transfer agreement dated 22 November 2005 entered into between Hualong Electronic and Hangzhou Hualong Electric Instruments Co., Ltd. in relation to the acquisition by Hualong Electronic of all assets and liabilities in Hangzhou Hualong Electric Instruments Co., Ltd. for a consideration represented by the increase in registered capital of Hualong Electronic of RMB17,430,000 upon completion of such acquisition;
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(c) the subscription agreement dated 21 March 2006 entered into between the Company and the Huge Rising Limited as subscriber in relation to the subscription of 66,000,000 new shares of the Company at HK$1.46 per new share;
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(d) the subscription agreement dated 21 August 2006 entered into between HTSS ET Capital Limited, OZ Master Fund, Ltd., OZ Asia Master Fund, Ltd., OZ Global Special Investments Master Fund, L.P. as subscribers, Emerging Technology Limited (“Emerging Technology”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and the Company in relation to the issue of convertible preference shares in the capital of Emerging Technology for a total subscription price of US$18 million, resulting in possible deemed disposal of approximately 9% Company’s equity interest in Emerging Technology;
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(e) the subscription agreement dated 27 September 2006 entered into between the Company and Mr. KUOK Hock Nien as subscriber in relation to the subscription of 20,000,000 new shares of the Company at HK$1.50 per share;
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(f) the subscription agreement dated 27 September 2006 entered into between the Company and Joyce M. Kuok Foundation as subscriber in relation to the subscription of 10,000,000 new shares of the Company at HK$1.50 per share;
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(g) the subscription agreement dated 27 September 2006 entered into between the Company and Zheng Ge Ru Foundation as subscriber in relation to the subscription of 10,000,000 new shares of the Company at HK$1.50 per share;
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(h) the subscription agreement dated 27 September 2006 entered into between the Company and OZ Master Fund, Ltd, OZ Asia Master Fund, Ltd., OZ Global Special Investments Master Fund, L.P. as subscribers in relation to the subscription of total 30,000,000 new shares of the Company at HK$1.50 per share;
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(i) the subscription agreement dated 27 September 2006 entered into between the Company and Tree Line Asia Master Fund as subscriber in relation to the subscription of 10,000,000 new shares of the Company at HK$1.50 per share;
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(j) the subscription agreement dated 27 September 2006 entered into between the Company and Joyful Business Limited as subscriber in relation to the subscription of 20,000,000 new shares of the Company at HK$1.50 per share;
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(k) the shareholders’ agreement dated 12 October 2006 entered into between HTSS ET Capital Limited, OZ Master Fund, Ltd., OZ Asia Master Fund, Ltd., OZ Global Special Investments Master Fund, L.P. as subscribers, Emerging Technology and the Company in relation to the rights and obligations of the shareholders of Emerging Technology;
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(l) the acquisition agreement dated 2 November 2006 entered into between 北京 高陽萬為電力信息技術有限公司 (Beijing Hi Sun Electric Power Information Technology Limited) as vendor and the Company in relation to the acquisition of property located at 北京海淀區阜成路67號銀都大廈15-17樓 (the “Property”) for a consideration of RMB34,500,000;
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(m) the sale and purchase agreement dated 6 November 2006 entered into between the Company, Keen Ambition Enterprise Limited and Mr. Mo Ying San in relation to the disposal of the entire issued share capital of Pax Technology Limited by the Company for a consideration of HK$200,000,000;
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(n) the shareholders’ agreement dated 8 December 2006, entered into between the Company, Comtel Development Limited, OZ Master Fund, Ltd., OZ Asia Master Fund, Ltd., OZ Global Special Investments Master Fund, L.P., Turbo Speed and Acme Partner International Ltd., in relation to the rights and obligations of the Shareholder of Turbo Speed;
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(o) the deed of confirmation between Pacific Sheen and its shareholders, including, inter alia , the Vendors, dated 9 February 2007 confirming their respective amounts of United States dollars unsecured interest-free loans provided by such shareholders to Pacific Sheen at the material times and the nil outstanding balances thereof at the date of execution of the deed; and
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(p) the Agreement.
Save as disclosed above, none of the members of the Enlarged Group has entered into any contracts after the date falling two years prior to the issue of this circular and up to the Latest Practicable Date which are not in the ordinary course of business and which are or may be material in nature.
5. DIRECTORS’ SERVICE CONTRACTS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had any existing or proposed service contracts with the Company or any member of the Group (excluding contracts expiring or determinable by the Company within one year without payment of compensation other than statutory compensation).
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6. EXPERT AND CONSENT
The following is the qualification of the expert who has been named in this circular or has given opinions, letters or advice contained in this circular:
Name Qualifications
PricewaterhouseCoopers Certified Public Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this circular with the inclusion therein of its letter and references to its name in the form and context in which it appears.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, PricewaterhouseCoopers is not beneficially interested in the share capital of any member of the Group nor has any right, whether legally enforceable or not, to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for securities in any member of the Group, nor did that have any interest, direct or indirect, in the assets which have been acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Enlarged Group since 31 December 2005, the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Group were made up.
7. LITIGATION
As at the Latest Practicable Date, so far as the Directors are aware, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries was engaged in any litigation or arbitration or claims which is in the opinion of the Directors of material importance and no litigation or claims which is in the opinion of the Directors of material importance was known to the Directors to be pending or threatened by or against any member of the Enlarged Group.
8. MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Directors were not aware of any circumstance or event which may give rise to material adverse change in the financial or trading position of the Group since 31 December 2005, being the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Company were made up.
9. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN COMPETING BUSINESS
To the best knowledge of the Directors, none of the Directors or their respective associates has any interests in a business, which competes or may compete with the business of the Group.
10. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS
Save as disclosed herein, the Directors confirm that there is no contract or arrangement subsisting as at the Latest Practicable Date in which a Director was materially interested which was significant in relation to the business of the Enlarged Group.
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11. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN ASSETS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors has any interest, direct or indirect, in any assets which had been, since 31 December 2005, being the latest published audited accounts of the Company were made up, acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Enlarged Group, or are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Enlarged Group.
12. GENERAL
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(a) The registered office of the Company is at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda.
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(b) The head office and principal office of the Company is at Room 2416, 24th Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
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(c) The secretary of the Company is Mr. CHAN Yiu Kwong, who is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a fellow member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.
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(d) The qualified accountant of the Company is Mr. CHAN Yiu Kwong, who is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a fellow member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom (as required under Rule 3.24 of the Listing Rules).
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(e) The branch share registrar of the Company in Hong Kong is Tengis Limited, 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong.
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(f) The English text of this circular shall prevail over the Chinese text.
13. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents are available for inspection at the head office and principal place of business of the Company in Hong Kong at Room 2416, 24th Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong during 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any business day (excluding public and statutory holidays and Saturdays), from the date of this circular up to and including the date of the SGM:
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(a) the memorandum and articles of association of the Company;
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(b) the letter from the Board, the text of which is set out on pages 4 to 19 of this circular;
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(c) the Agreement;
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(d) the material contracts referred to in the section headed “Material contracts” in this appendix;
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(e) the written consent of the expert referred to in the paragraph headed “Expert and consent” in this appendix;
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(f) the accountants’ report of the Baifu Holding Group for the three years ended 31 December 2006 as set out in Appendix II to this circular and the related statement of adjustments;
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(g) the accountants’ report of the Pacific Sheen Group for the three years ended 31 December 2006 as set out in Appendix III to this circular;
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(h) the report from PricewaterhouseCoopers in respect of the unaudited pro forma financial information on the Enlarged Group as set out in Appendix IV to this circular;
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(i) the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2006;
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(j) the annual reports of the Company for the two years ended 31 December 2004 and 2005;
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(k) the circular issued by the Company dated 8 September 2006 in relation to the issue of convertible preference shares by a major subsidiary of the Company resulting in a possible deemed disposal of equity interest in such subsidiary;
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(l) the circular issued by the Company dated 27 November 2006 in relation to the acquisition of the Property from 北京高陽萬為電力信息技術有限公司 (Beijing Hi Sun Electric Power Information Technology Limited), a connected person of the Company; and
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(m) the circular issued by the Company dated 27 November 2006 in relation to the disposal of the entire issued share capital of Pax Technology Limited by the Company.
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NOTICE OF SGM
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HI SUN TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) LIMITED 高陽科技(中國)有限公司[*]
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock code: 818)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special general meeting of Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited (the “Company”) will be held at Room 2416, 24th Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on Monday, 16 April 2007 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing (with or without modification) the following as an ordinary resolution of the Company: –
ORDINARY RESOLUTION
“ THAT :
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(a) the conditional acquisition by the Company of enterprise(s) in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), directly or through acquisition of their holding company(ies), including or otherwise through the acquisition of Pacific Sheen International Limited (富順國際有限公司 ) and Hangzhou Baifu Holding Company Limited (杭州百富控股有限公司 ), a PRC corporation incorporated as the sole direct parent to Hangzhou Hualong Electronic Technology Company Limited (杭州華隆電子技術有限公司 ) and Hangzhou Hualong Information Technology Company Limited (杭州華隆信息技術有限公司 ), at an aggregate consideration of RMB300,650,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$302.9 million) to be satisfied in cash and by the issue of ordinary shares of the Company (the “Shares”), subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement dated 10 February 2007 entered into between the Company and the vendors named therein (the “Acquisition Agreement”) (together, the “Acquisition”) and the transactions incidental thereto or in connection therewith be approved, confirmed and ratified;
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(b) the allotment and issue of consideration Shares pursuant to the Acquisition and subject to the terms of the Acquisition Agreement be approved, without prejudice to the existing authority of the board of directors of the Company to issue new Shares under the general mandate granted by the shareholders of the Company at the annual general meeting of 23 May 2006; and
- For identification purpose only
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NOTICE OF SGM
- (c) any one director of the Company, so far as permissible under the bye-laws of the Company, be authorised to perform and execute all such matters and documents, with or without amendment and affixation of the common seal of the Company, relating, incidental to or in connection with the Acquisition, the Acquisition Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder (including, without limitation, execution of the Acquisition Agreement, a copy of which marked “A” has been produced to the meeting and initialed by the Chairman of the meeting for purpose of identification and the approval for which is hereby confirmed and ratified) as such director may deem appropriate, necessary or expedient.”
By Order of the Board LI Wenjin Executive Director
Hong Kong, 30 March 2007
Head office and principal place of business of the Company: Room 2416, 24th Floor
Sun Hung Kai Centre 30 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong
Notes:
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A form of proxy for use at the meeting is enclosed with the circular despatched on 30 March 2007 to the members of the Company.
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Any member entitled to attend and vote at a meeting of the Company shall be entitled to appoint another person as his proxy to attend and vote instead of him. A proxy need not be a member.
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The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in writing under the hand of the appointor or of his attorney duly authorised in writing or, if the appointor is a corporation, either under its seal or under the hand of an officer, attorney or other person authorised to sign the same.
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The instrument appointing a proxy and the power of attorney or other authority (if any) under which it is signed, or a certified copy of such power or authority, shall be delivered to the principal place of business of the Company at Room 2416, 24th Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong not less than forty-eight (48) hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting or adjourned meeting at which the person named in the instrument proposes to vote.
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Delivery of an instrument appointing a proxy shall not preclude a member from attending and voting in person at the meeting convened and in such event, the instrument appointing a proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.
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Where there are joint holders of any share any one of such joint holder 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 any meeting the vote of the senior who tenders a vote, whether in person or by proxy, shall be accepted to the exclusion of the votes of the other joint holders, and for this purpose seniority shall be determined by the order in which the names stand in the register in respect of the joint holding.
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