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ITE (Holdings) Limited — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2012
Jun 27, 2012
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANTAND 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 licensed securities dealer, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in ITE (Holdings) Limited (the “ Company ”), you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser or the transferee or to the bank, licensed securities dealer or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or the transferee.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular.
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ITE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8092)
(1) GENERAL MANDATES TO ISSUE AND REPURCHASE SHARES; (2) RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; AND (3) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A notice convening the annual general meeting of the Company to be held at Level 10, Park Building, 476 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Wednesday, 8 August 2012 at 10:30 a.m. is set out on pages 13 to 16 of this circular. A form of proxy for use at the annual general meeting is enclosed with this circular.
Whether or not you are able to attend the annual general meeting, you are requested to complete the accompanying form of proxy, in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and deposit the same at the Company’s registrar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Registrars Limited at 46/F., Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the annual general meeting or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the annual general meeting or any adjournment thereof should you so wish and in such event the proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.
27 June 2012
CHARACTERISTICS OF GEM
GEM has been positioned as a market designed to accommodate companies to which a high investment risk may be attached than other companies listed on the Stock Exchange. Prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of investing in such companies and should make the decision to invest only after due and careful consideration. The greater risk profile and other characteristics of GEM mean that it is a market more suited to professional and other sophisticated investors.
Given the emerging nature of companies listed on GEM, there is a risk that securities traded on GEM may be more susceptible to high market volatility than securities traded on the Main Board and no assurance is given that there will be a liquid market in the securities traded on GEM.
CONTENTS
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| Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| Letter from the Board | |
| Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General mandate to issue shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| General mandate to repurchase shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Re-election of directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| AGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Responsibility statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5 |
| Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5 |
| General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5 |
| Appendix I − Explanatory statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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| Appendix II − Details of retiring directors proposed to be re-elected |
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| at the AGM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 10 |
| Notice of AGM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 13 |
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DEFINITIONS
In this circular, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the following meanings:
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“AGM” the annual general meeting of the Company to be held at Level 10, Park Building, 476 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Wednesday, 8 August 2012 at 10:30 a.m., notice of which is set out on pages 13 to 16 of this circular
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“Annual Report” the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2012
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“Articles of Association” the articles of associations of the Company “Board” the board of Directors from time to time “Company” ITE (Holdings) Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and the Shares of which are listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange
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“Directors” the directors of the Company from time to time “GEM” the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange “GEM Listing Rules” the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the GEM
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“Group” the Company and its subsidiaries “Hong Kong” the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
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“Issue Mandate” the general and unconditional mandate proposed to be granted to Directors to allot, issue and deal with new Shares not exceeding 20% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of passing of the relevant resolution at the AGM, which is extended by the addition of the number of Shares purchased under the Repurchase Mandate
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“Latest Practicable Date” 22 June 2012, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this circular for the purpose of ascertaining certain information contained in this circular
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DEFINITIONS
| “Repurchase Mandate” | the general and unconditional mandate proposed to be |
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| granted to Directors to exercise the power of the | |
| Company to repurchase Shares up to a maximum of 10% | |
| of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of | |
| the Company in issue as at the date of passing of the | |
| relevant resolution at the AGM | |
| “Share(s)” | ordinary share(s) of par value of HK$0.01 each in the |
| share capital of the Company | |
| “Shareholder(s)” | holder(s) of the Share(s) from time to time |
| “Stock Exchange” | The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
| “Takeovers Code” | The Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers |
| “HK$” | Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong |
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
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ITE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8092)
Executive Directors: Mr. Lau Hon Kwong, Vincent Mr. George Roger Manho Mr. Cheng Kwok Hung Mr. Liu Hoi Wah
Independent non-executive Directors:
Dr. Lee Peng Fei, Allen Mr. Tang Siu, Henry Mr. Kam Hau Choi, Anthony
Registered office: Cricket Square Hutchins Drive P.O. Box 2681 Grand Cayman KY1-1111 Cayman Islands
Head office and principal place of business in Hong Kong: Units 1005-07, Level 10 Manulife Provident Funds Place 345 Nathan Road Kowloon Hong Kong
27 June 2012
To the Shareholders
Dear Sir or Madam,
(1) GENERAL MANDATES TO ISSUE AND REPURCHASE SHARES; (2) RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; AND (3) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this circular is to provide you with the information relating to the resolutions to be proposed at the AGM for (i) general mandates to issue and repurchase shares; and (ii) re-election of directors, and to give you the notice of AGM in order to enable you to make an informed decision on whether to vote for or against the resolutions to be proposed.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
GENERAL MANDATE TO ISSUE SHARES
At the AGM, it will be proposed, by way of ordinary resolution, that the Directors of the Company be given a general and unconditional mandate to exercise all powers of the Company to allot, issue and deal with new Shares in the capital of the Company up to a maximum of 186,118,400 Shares, representing 20% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of passing of the ordinary resolution. In addition, it is further proposed, by way of a separate ordinary resolution, that the Issue Mandate be extended by adding the number of Shares that may be purchased under the Repurchase Mandate.
GENERAL MANDATE TO REPURCHASE SHARES
At the AGM, it will also be proposed, by way of ordinary resolution, that the Directors be given a general unconditional mandate to repurchase Shares not exceeding 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of passing such resolution.
An explanatory statement containing all relevant information relating to the Repurchase Mandate and pursuant to the GEM Listing Rules, in particular rule 13.08, is set out in the Appendix I to this circular. The information in the explanatory statement is intended to provide you with the information reasonably necessary to enable you to make an informed decision on whether to vote for or against the resolutions relating to the Repurchase Mandate.
RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
According to article 108A, at each annual general meeting one-third of the Directors for the time being (or if their number is not a multiple of the three, the number nearest to but not less than one-third) shall retire from office by rotation provided that any Director, including those appointed for a specific term, shall be subject to retirement by rotation at least once every three years. A retiring Director shall be eligible for re-election and shall continue to act as a Director throughout the meeting at which he retires.
In accordance with the Articles of Association, Mr. Lau Hon Kwong, Vincent, Mr. George Roger Manho and Mr. Tang Siu, Henry will retire from office and, be eligible to offer themselves for re-election at the AGM.
Details of the retiring Directors who are proposed to be re-elected at the AGM are set out in Appendix II to this circular.
AGM
A notice convening the AGM to be held at Level 10, Park Building 476 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Wednesday, 8 August 2012 at 10:30 a.m. is set out on pages 13 to 16 of this circular.
A form of proxy for use at the AGM is enclosed with this circular. Whether or not you are able to attend the AGM, you are requested to complete the accompanying form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and deposit the same at the Company’s
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
registrar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Registrars Limited at 46/F., Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the AGM or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the AGM or any adjournment thereof should you so wish and in such event, the proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.
The resolution proposed to be approved at the AGM will be taken by poll and an announcement will be made by the Company after the AGM on the results of the AGM.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information in this circular with regard to the Group. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this circular is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement herein or this circular misleading.
RECOMMENDATION
The Directors consider that the general mandates and the re-election of Directors proposed are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, the Directors recommend the Shareholders to vote in favour of the relevant resolutions to be proposed at the AGM.
GENERAL
To the best of the Directors’ knowledge, information and belief, having made all reasonable enquiries, no Shareholder has a material interest in the resolutions to be proposed at the AGM and is required to abstain from voting on the resolution(s) to be proposed at the AGM.
Yours faithfully By Order of the Board Lau Hon Kwong Vincent Chairman
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
APPENDIX I
This is an explanatory statement given to Shareholders of the Company relating to the Resolution 4B to be proposed at the AGM authorising the Repurchase Mandate. This explanatory statement contains all the information required pursuant to Rule 13.08 of the GEM Listing Rules which is set out as follows:
1. Share Capital
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the issued share capital of the Company comprised 930,592,000 Shares.
Subject to the passing of the Repurchase Mandate and on the basis that no further Shares are issued or repurchased prior to the AGM, the Company would be allowed under the Repurchase Mandate to repurchase Shares up to a maximum of 93,059,200 Shares representing not more than 10% of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the Latest Practicable Date, during the period from the date of passing of the resolution for the approval of the Repurchase Mandate up to (i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company; (ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Articles of Association or any other applicable laws of the Cayman Islands to be held; or (iii) the revocation or variation or renewal of the Repurchase Mandate by ordinary resolution of the Shareholders in general meeting, whichever occurs first.
2. Reasons for Repurchase
Although the Directors have no present intention of repurchasing the Shares, they believe that it is in the best interest of the Company and its Shareholders for the Directors to have general authority from the Shareholders to enable the Directors to repurchase Shares in the market. Such repurchases may, depending on market conditions and funding arrangements at the time, lead to an enhancement of the net asset value and/or earnings per Share and will only be made when the Directors believe that such repurchases will benefit the Company and its Shareholders.
3. Funding of Repurchase
The Company is empowered by its memorandum and articles of association to repurchase its Shares. The Cayman Islands law provides that the amount of capital repaid in connection with a share repurchase may only be paid out of either the capital paid up on the relevant shares, or the profits that would otherwise be available for distribution by way of dividend or the proceeds of a new issue of shares made for such purpose. The amount of premium payable on redemption may only be paid out of either the profits that would otherwise be available for distribution by way of dividend or out of the share premium of the Company. Under the Cayman Islands law, the repurchased Shares will remain part of the authorised but unissued share capital.
In repurchasing any Shares, the Company may only apply funds legally available for such purpose in accordance with its memorandum and articles of association and the applicable laws and regulations of the Cayman Islands. The Company may not purchase securities on the GEM for a consideration other than cash or for settlement otherwise than in accordance with the trading rules of the Stock Exchange from time to time.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
APPENDIX I
There might be an adverse impact on the working capital or gearing position of the Company (as compared with the position disclosed in the audited accounts contained in the annual report for the year ended 31 March 2012) in the event that the Repurchase Mandate is exercised in full. However, the Directors do not propose to exercise the Repurchase Mandate to such an extent as would, in the circumstances, have a material adverse effect on the working capital requirements of the Company or the gearing levels which in the opinion of the Directors are from time to time appropriate for the Company.
4. Share Prices
The highest and lowest prices at which the Shares have traded on the Stock Exchange in each of the previous twelve months before the Latest Practicable Date are as follows:
| Price Per Share | Price Per Share | |
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| Highest | Lowest | |
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| 2011 | ||
| June | 0.0910 | 0.0510 |
| July | 0.0850 | 0.0800 |
| August | 0.0950 | 0.0600 |
| September | 0.0850 | 0.0600 |
| October | 0.0830 | 0.0580 |
| November | 0.0800 | 0.0580 |
| December | 0.0850 | 0.0580 |
| 2012 | ||
| January | 0.0660 | 0.0560 |
| February | 0.0690 | 0.0540 |
| March | 0.0650 | 0.0550 |
| April | 0.0550 | 0.0480 |
| May | 0.0550 | 0.0480 |
| June (up to the Latest Practicable Date) | 0.0500 | 0.0400 |
5. Undertaking
The Directors have undertaken to the Stock Exchange that, so far as the same may be applicable, they will exercise the power of the Company to make purchases pursuant to the Repurchase Mandate in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules, the memorandum and articles of association of the Company and the applicable laws of the Cayman Islands.
None of the Directors nor, to the best of their knowledge and belief having made all reasonable enquiries, their associates (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules), have any present intention to sell any Shares to the Company or its subsidiaries under the Repurchase Mandate if such resolution is approved by the Shareholders.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
APPENDIX I
No connected persons (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules) of the Company has notified the Company that they have a present intention to sell Shares to the Company or its subsidiaries, or have undertaken not to do so, in the event that the Repurchase Mandate is approved by the Shareholders.
6. Takeovers Code
If, as a result of a shares repurchase, a shareholder’s proportionate interest in the voting rights of the Company increases, such increase will be treated as an acquisition for the purpose of the Takeovers Code. Accordingly, a Shareholder or a group of Shareholders acting in concert (within the meaning under the Takeovers Code), depending on the level of increase in the Shareholder’s interests, could obtain or consolidate control of the Company and become(s) obliged to make a mandatory offer in accordance with Rule 26 of the Takeover Code.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the register of Shareholders maintained by the Company pursuant to Section 336 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance showed that the Company has been notified of the following interests, being 5% or more of the Company’s issued share capital:
| Approximate | |||
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| percentage of | |||
| Approximate | shareholding if | ||
| percentage of | the Repurchase | ||
| Number of | existing | Mandate is | |
| Name of Shareholders | Shares held | shareholding | exercised in full |
| Rax-Comm (BVI) Limited | 271,102,348 | 29.13% | 32.37% |
| Cheng Kwok Hung | 133,628,000 | 14.36% | 15.95% |
| George Roger Manho | 63,142,254 | 6.79% | 7.54% |
| Lau Hoi Chuen | 55,938,388 | 6.01% | 6.68% |
In the event that the Directors shall exercise in full the Repurchase Mandate, the total interests of the above Shareholders would be increased to approximately the respective percentages shown in the last column above and such increase will not give rise to an obligation to make a mandatory offer under Rule 26 of the Takeover Code.
Save as aforesaid, the Directors are not aware of any consequences which would arise under the Takeovers Code as a consequence of any repurchases pursuant to the Repurchase Mandate to repurchase shares. If the Directors exercise the Repurchase Mandate (whether in whole or in part), they will not exercise it to the extent which would result in the number of Shares being held by the public falling below the relevant minimum prescribed percentage of the Company as required by the GEM Listing Rules, which is 25% of the entire issued share capital of the Company.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
APPENDIX I
7. Share Repurchases made by the Company
During the six months preceding the Latest Practicable Date, the Company has purchased through the Stock Exchange 1,604,000 ordinary shares which were or pending to be cancelled. Details of which are set out below:
| Number of | |||
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| ordinary shares | Price per share | ||
| Date of purchase | repurchased | Highest | Lowest |
| HK$ | HK$ | ||
| 30 December 2011 | 592,000 | 0.068 | 0.065 |
| 6 January 2012 | 204,000 | 0.065 | 0.064 |
| 14 February 2012 | 300,000 | 0.060 | 0.060 |
| 20 February 2012 | 508,000 | 0.060 | 0.060 |
| 1,604,000 | |||
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DETAILS OF RETIRING DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED AT THE AGM
APPENDIX II
The details of the Directors who will retire from office at the AGM and being eligible, will offer themselves for re-election at the AGM, are set out below:
(1) Mr. Lau Hon Kwong, Vincent, aged 48, an executive Director
Mr. Lau Hon Kwong, Vincent is an Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and one of the founders of the Group. He is responsible for overall strategic planning and management of the Group. With over 25 years of experience in the executive management, he was engaged in China trade before founding the Group. Mr. Lau graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a first class honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a number of invention patents and has led many research and development projects under the funding schemes of the Innovation Technology Commission of Hong Kong Government. He is the industrial advisor to the Engineering Departments of The City University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
As at the Latest Practical Date, Mr. Lau has corporate interest in 29.13% and personal interest in 0.66% of the Shares. Save as disclosed above, Mr. Lau does not have any other interests in the Shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
Mr. Lau is the elder of Mr. Liu Hoi Wah. Save as disclosed, Mr. Lau does not have any other relationships with any Directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules) of the Company. Save as being executive Director, Mr. Lau does not hold any directorship in any other public companies the securities of which are listed on any securities market in Hong Kong or overseas in the past 3 years.
Mr. Lau has entered into a service contract with the Company on 29 March 2012 for an initial fixed term of one year commencing from 1 April 2012 which will continue thereafter until terminated by three months’ notice in writing served by either party on the other. Mr. Lau is appointed for a specific term and he is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election in accordance with the Articles of Association. He is entitled to receive a director’s fee of HK$50,000 per annum, which is determined based on the estimated time to be spent by him on the Company’s matters. Save for the said director’s fee, Mr. Lau is not entitled to any other emolument for holding his office as an executive Director.
Save as disclosed above, there are no other information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to rule 17.50(2) of the GEM Listing Rules nor there other matters that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders.
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DETAILS OF RETIRING DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED AT THE AGM
APPENDIX II
(2) Mr. George Roger Manho, aged 49, an executive Director
Mr. George Roger Manho is an Executive Director and one of the founders of the Group. Mr. Manho has 24 years of experience in the control and automation industries, electrical and mechanical projects and engineering management. He is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers, The Institute of Marine Engineers and The Hong Kong Institute of Marine Technology and the Institution of Fire Engineers. He holds a Master degree in Engineering Studies in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree with first class honours in Marine Engineering from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
As at the Latest Practical Date, Mr. Manho has personal interest in 6.79% of the Shares. Save as disclosed above, Mr. Manho does not have any other interests in the Shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
Mr. Manho does not have any other relationships with any Directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules) of the Company. Save as being executive Director, Mr. Manho does not hold any directorship in any other public companies the securities of which are listed on any securities market in Hong Kong or overseas in the past 3 years.
Mr. Manho has entered into a service contract with the Company on 1 January 2012 for an initial fixed term of one year commencing from 1 January 2012 which will continue thereafter until terminated by three months’ notice in writing served by either party on the other. Mr. Manho is appointed for a specific term and he is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election in accordance with the Articles of Association. He is entitled to receive a director’s fee of HK$50,000 per annum, which is determined based on the estimated time to be spent by him on the Company’s matters. Save for the said director’s fee, Mr. Manho is not entitled to any other emolument for holding his office as an executive Director.
Save as disclosed above, there are no other information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to rule 17.50(2) of the GEM Listing Rules nor there other matters that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders.
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DETAILS OF RETIRING DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED AT THE AGM
APPENDIX II
(3) Mr. Tang Siu, Henry, aged 67, an independent non-executive Director
Mr. Tang is currently a Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Full Subjects), a director of a private company, the Principal Consultant of Hong Kong Fire Services Staff General Association, the Life and First President of the Hong Kong Professional Institute of Chinese Medicine Medicated Meal & Food, a Consultant & life member of Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association, the Vice President of the Friends of Scouting and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch). Mr. Tang was Chief Fire Officer Hong Kong Fire Command from 1993 to 2000. He holds a Master Degree of Science (Major in Urban Planning), a Bachelor Degree of Law (Hons) and a Fellow of the Faculty of Law of University of Wolverhampton the United Kingdom. He was appointed as the Company’s independent non-executive director on 5 September 2005.
As at the Latest Practical Date, Mr. Tang does not have any interests in the Shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
Mr. Tang does not have any relationships with any directors, senior management, management shareholders, substantial shareholders or controlling shareholders (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules) of the Company. Save as being independent non-executive director of the Company, Mr. Tang does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in the past 3 years.
Mr. Tang has not entered into any service contract with the Company and he is not appointed for a specific term since he is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election in accordance with the Articles of Association. He is entitled to receive a director’s fee of HK$50,000 per annum, which is determined based on the estimated time to be spent by him on the Company’s matters. Save for the said salary, Mr. Tang is not entitled to any other emolument for holding his office as an independent non-executive director.
Save as disclosed above, there are no other information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 17.50(2) of the GEM Listing Rules nor there other matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.
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NOTICE OF AGM
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ITE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8092)
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an annual general meeting of ITE (Holdings) Limited (the “Company”) will be held at Level 10, Park Building, 476 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Wednesday, 8 August 2012 at 10:30 a.m. for the purposes of considering and, if thought fit, passing the following resolutions with or without amendments as resolutions of the Company:
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To receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements and the reports of the directors and the auditor for the year ended 31 March 2012;
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To re-elect retiring directors and authorise the board of directors to fix the remuneration of directors;
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To re-appoint auditors and authorise the board of directors to fix their remuneration;
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As special business, to consider and, if thought fit, pass with or without amendments the following resolutions as ordinary resolutions:
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(A) “ THAT :
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(a) subject to paragraph (c) of this Resolution, and pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Growth Enterprise Market (“GEM Listing Rules”) of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Stock Exchange”), the exercise by the directors of the Company during the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined) of all the powers of the Company to allot, issue and deal with new shares in the capital of the Company and to make and grant offers, agreements and options (including but not limited to warrants, bonds, debentures, notes and other securities which carry rights to subscribe for or are convertible into shares of the Company) which might require shares to be allotted be and is hereby generally and unconditionally approved;
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(b) the approval in paragraph (a) of this Resolution shall authorise the directors of the Company during the Relevant Period to make and grant offers, agreements and options (including but not limited to warrants, bonds, debentures, notes and other securities which carry rights to subscribe for or are convertible into shares of the Company) which might require shares to be allotted after the end of the Relevant Period;
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NOTICE OF AGM
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(c) the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted (whether pursuant to an option or otherwise) by the directors of the Company pursuant to the approval in paragraph (a) of this Resolution, otherwise than pursuant to:
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(i) a Rights Issue (as hereinafter defined); or
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(ii) an issue of shares upon the exercise of subscription rights under any option scheme or similar arrangement for the time being adopted for the grant or issue to the grantees as specified in such scheme or similar arrangement of shares or rights to acquire shares of the Company; or
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(iii) any issue of shares pursuant to the exercise of rights of subscription or conversion under the terms of any existing warrants, bonds, debentures, notes and other securities of the Company which carry rights to subscribe for or are convertible into shares of the Company; or
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(iv) an issue of shares pursuant to any scrip dividend or similar arrangement providing for the allotment of shares in lieu of the whole or part of the dividend on shares of the Company in accordance with the articles of association of the Company, shall not exceed 20 per cent. of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of passing this Resolution and the said approval shall be limited accordingly; and
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(d) for the purpose of this Resolution:
“Relevant Period” means the period from the date of the passing of this Resolution until whichever is the earliest of:
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(i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;
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(ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by any applicable law or the articles of association of the Company to be held; or
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(iii) the passing of an ordinary resolution by the shareholders of the Company in general meeting revoking or varying the authority given to the directors of the Company by this Resolution.
“Rights Issue” means an offer of shares in the Company, or offer or issue of warrants, options or other securities giving rights to subscribe for shares open for a period fixed by the directors of the Company to holders of shares in the Company on the register on a fixed record date in
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proportion to their holdings of shares (subject to such exclusion or other arrangements as the directors of the Company may deem necessary or expedient in relation to fractional entitlements, or having regard to any restrictions or obligations under the laws of, or the requirements of, or the expense or delay which may be involved in determining the existence or extent of any restrictions or obligations under the laws of, or the requirements of, any jurisdiction applicable to the Company, or any recognised regulatory body or any stock exchange applicable to the Company).”
(B) “ THAT :
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(a) subject to paragraph (b) of this Resolution, the exercise by the directors of the Company during the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined) of all powers of the Company to repurchase its shares on the Growth Enterprise Market (“GEM”) of the Stock Exchange or on any other stock exchange on which the shares of the Company may be listed and recognised by the Securities and Futures Commission and the Stock Exchange for this purpose, subject to and in accordance with all applicable laws and/or the requirements of the GEM Listing Rules of the Stock Exchange or of any other stock exchange as amended from time to time, be and is hereby generally and unconditionally approved;
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(b) the aggregate nominal amount of shares of the Company which the Company is authorised to repurchase pursuant to the approval in paragraph (a) of this Resolution during the Relevant Period shall not exceed 10 per cent. of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of the passing this Resolution and the said approval shall be limited accordingly; and
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(c) for the purpose of this Resolution:
“Relevant Period” means the period from the date of the passing of this Resolution until whichever is the earliest of:
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(i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;
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(ii) the expiration of the period within which the next general meeting of the Company is required by any applicable law or the articles of association of the Company to be held; or
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(iii) the passing of an ordinary resolution by the shareholders of the Company in general meeting revoking or varying the authority given to the directors of the Company by this Resolution.”
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- (C) “ THAT , subject to the passing of Resolution Nos. 4A and 4B, the general mandate granted to the directors of the Company to allot, issue and deal with new shares pursuant to Resolution 4A be and is hereby extended by the addition thereto of an amount representing the aggregate nominal amount of shares repurchased by the Company under the authority granted pursuant to Resolution 4B provided that such extended amount shall not exceed 10 per cent. of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of passing of this Resolution.”
Yours faithfully For and on behalf of the Board of ITE (Holdings) Limited Yeung Yuen Chun Mona Company Secretary
Hong Kong, 27 June 2012
Registered office: Head office and principal place Cricket Square of business in Hong Kong: Hutchins Drive Units 1005-07, Level 10 P.O. Box 2681 Manulife Provident Funds Place Grand Cayman 345 Nathan Road KY1-1111 Kowloon Cayman Islands Hong Kong
Notes:
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A member entitled to attend and vote at the annual general meeting convened by the above notice is entitled to appoint one or, if he is a holder of more than one share, more proxies to attend and, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Association, to vote on his behalf. A proxy need not be a member of the Company but must be present in person at the annual general meeting to represent the member. If more than one proxy is so appointed, the appointment shall specify the number and class of shares in respect of which each such proxy is so appointed.
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A form of proxy for use at the annual general meeting is enclosed. Such form of proxy is also published on the website of the Stock Exchange at www.hkex.com. In order to be valid, the form of proxy must be duly completed and signed in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and deposited together with a power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed, or a certified copy of such power or authority, at the Company’s registrar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Registrars Limited at 46/F., Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the annual general meeting or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of a form of proxy will not preclude a member from attending in person and voting at the annual general meeting or any adjournment thereof, should he so wish and in such event, the proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.
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In the case of joint holders of shares, any one of such holders may vote at the annual general meeting, either personally or by proxy, in respect of such share as if he was solely entitled thereto, but if more than one of such joint holders are present at the annual general meeting personally or by proxy, that one of the said persons so present whose name stands first on the register of members of the Company in respect of such shares shall alone be entitled to vote in respect thereof.
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