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Joy Spreader Group Inc. Annual Report 2004

Oct 4, 2004

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ANNUAL REPORT 2004

CHARACTERISTICS OF GEM

GEM has been established as a market designed to accommodate companies to which a high investment risk may be attached. In particular, companies may list on GEM with neither a track record of profitability nor any obligation to forecast further profitability. Furthermore, there may be risks arising out of the emerging nature of companies listed on GEM and the business sectors or countries in which the companies operate. Prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of investing in such companies and should make the decision to invest only after due and careful consideration. The greater risk profile and other characteristics of GEM mean that it is a market more suited to professional and other sophisticated investors.

Given the emerging nature of companies listed on GEM, there is a risk that securities traded on GEM may be more susceptible to high market volatility than securities traded on the stock market operated by the Exchange prior to the establishment of GEM (excluding the options market) and which stock market continues to be operated by the Exchange in parallel with GEM and no assurance is given that there will be a liquid market in the securities traded on GEM.

The principal means of information dissemination on GEM is publication on the internet website operated by the Exchange. Listed companies are not generally required to issue paid announcements in gazetted newspapers. Accordingly, prospective investors should note that they need to have access to the GEM website in order to obtain up-to-date information on GEM-listed issuers.

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CONTENTS

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Corporate Information 2
Company Profile 3
Chairman’s Statement 4
Management Discussion and Analysis 8
Comparison of Business Objectives 12
Applications and Comparison of Use of Proceeds 15
Biographical Details of Directors and Senior Management 16
Directors’ Report 20
Auditors’ Report 30
Consolidated Profit and Loss Account 31
Consolidated Balance Sheet 32
Balance Sheet 33
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 34
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 35
Notes to the Accounts 36
Definitions 65

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2 CORPORATE INFORMATION

Board of directors

Executive Directors José Manuel dos Santos Mok Chi Va Kuok Cheong Ian

Registered office

Clarendon House 2 Church Street Hamilton HM 11 Bermuda

Non-executive Directors Yim Hong Kuan Kin Man

Independent non-executive Directors Chui Sai Cheong Tsui Wai Kwan Tam Pak Yip

Authorized representatives

Mok Chi Va Wong Chit Lung Philip, CPA

Company secretary Wong Chit Lung Philip, CPA Qualified accountant Wong Chit Lung Philip, CPA

Compliance officer Mok Chi Va

Audit committee

Chui Sai Cheong (Chairman) Tsui Wai Kwan Tam Pak Yip

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers Certified Public Accountants 22nd Floor, Prince’s Building Central, Hong Kong

Sponsor

CSC Asia Limited Units 3204-07, 32/F COSCO Tower 183 Queen’s Road Central Hong Kong

Head office & principal place of business 1st Floor Edf. Vodatel 74 Rua da Felicidade Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 722131 Fax: (853) 347063

Place of business in Hong Kong Unit 1418, 14th Floor China Merchants Tower Shun Tak Centre 168-200 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2587 8628 Fax: (852) 2587 8380

Website http://www.megainfo.com.cn

Bankers Banco Comercial de Macau Seng Heng Bank Limited Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Share registrars in Bermuda

The Bank of Bermuda Limited Bank of Bermuda Building 6 Front Street Hamilton HM 11 Bermuda

Share registrars in Hong Kong

Abacus Share Registrars Limited G/F, Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre 56 Gloucester Road Wanchai, Hong Kong

Stock code

8279

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COMPANY PROFILE

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Headquartered in Macao, MegaInfo Holdings Limited is a subsidiary of GEM-listed VNHL. Engaged in the provision of enterprise solutions for targeted customers in Macao and the PRC, the Group specializes in the research and development of innovative and quality value-added applications that aim to increase operating effectiveness and efficiencies of enterprises. The Company offers an array of enterprise solutions including MegaImage (document imaging application), MegaMax (surveillance solution), MegaDMS (document management system), MegaERP (enterprise resource planning application) and MegaECM (effective communications management solution), and a range of services including installation, testing and commissioning, after-sales support and scanning services. Targeted customers of the Group include mobile service bureaus, telecommunications service providers, government authorities, hospitals and enterprises in Macao and the PRC.

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’ CHAIRMAN S STATEMENT ’ CHAIRMAN S STATEMENT

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On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present to our shareholders the first annual report of the Group for financial year ended 30th June 2004.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Albeit operating in a highly competitive environment, capitalizing on robust business activities in Macao, the Group reported total turnover of HK$10.5 million for the financial year ended 30th June 2004. With the Group still at its growing stage, thus significant investment has to be made on research and development to create a series of “Mega” branded solutions and to establish a wide and efficient distribution network, the Group reported a net loss of HK$6.6 million for the year.

BUSINESS REVIEW

During the year, we continued to enrich our product portfolio to better cater the needs of our targeted customers by:

  • enhancing the features and functionalities of our existing solutions, such as incorporating bar code recognition and OCR on numbering to MegaImage;

  • adding new applications to our portfolio of “Mega” branded solutions, such as MegaDMS and MegaECM; and

  • integrating compatible applications to form complete and complementary solutions, such as integration of MegaERP and MegaECM.

In Macao, we are pleased that we successfully strengthened our tie with a very important customer – the Government of Macao, with contracts secured from IACM, and Polícia Judiciária, the police bureau. Not only have we built a reputation within the Government of Macao, thus allowing us to further penetrate into other departments, but also offered strong reference sites for future marketing and promotion of the Group’s solutions to other customers.

In the PRC, to ensure that the applications of the Group are promoted and distributed via the most efficient channel, we continued to expand our distribution network by entering into alliances with reputable equipment vendors and collaboration arrangements with resellers. Today, our distribution network covers the northern, southern and eastern regions of the PRC.

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BUILDING OUR FOUNDATION ON FOUR SIMPLE PRINCIPLES

To successfully compete in the enterprise market, we will continue to conduct our business based on four simple, but vital, principles:

Selection – To become the preferred provider of enterprise solutions, we will continue to expand and strengthen our product offerings by investing in our research and development teams for innovative valueadded software applications. We will also integrate compatible and complementary applications, both inhouse developed products and applications of external vendors, to form total solutions to increase the marketability of our products and to differentiate us from other players in the market.

Quality Services – We are committed to providing quality solutions and services to our customers. In addition to providing applications that best fit their requirements, we are also committed to providing smooth system commissioning and strong after-sales support services.

Value – Our customers base, comprising of mobile service bureaus, telecommunications service providers and government authorities, are our primary assets. Therefore, we are committed to providing optimal solutions and services to our customers at competitive prices.

Investing in People – People are the building blocks of the Group. Hence, we will continue to look for qualified and talented professionals to join us and provide opportunities for our staff to excel in their technical knowledge, encouraging them to participate in professional seminars or providing them with on-thejob training.

LOOKING AHEAD

MegaInfo is still at its growing stage. We will continue to work towards achieving our goal – to become a leading provider of enterprise solutions and a preferred and trusted partner of our customers by strengthening and expanding our product offerings with more and improved applications and creating a powerful distribution network for the products of the Group.

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APPRECIATION

Finally, both the Board and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our employees for their contribution to the Group’s performance. We would also like to extend our gratitude to our customers for choosing the Group as your provider of enterprise solutions, and last but not least, to our shareholders for their continued support and confidence in the Group.

José Manuel dos Santos

Chairman

Hong Kong, 25th September, 2004

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8 M ANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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REVIEW OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Enriching Product Offerings

Determined to become the preferred provider of enterprise solutions, we have been expanding our product portfolio. We have been actively investing in the research and self development of value-added innovative products and identifying software applications from other vendors, the latter of which, where applicable, will be integrated with our existing products. The aim of these initiatives is to enable us to provide customers with total and complementary solutions that meet their specific needs.

MegaImage (renamed from VodaImage) – We have completed the development of an upgraded version of MegaImage, incorporating additional functions such as multi-media document module, system mobile accessibility module, bar code recognition and OCR on numbering. With these added features, customers will be able to more flexibly capture images that contained not only letters but characters on a document. During the year, we completed the installation of MegaImage for Polícia Judiciária, the police bureau of the Government of Macao, allowing them to easily capture and store documents and images under a centralized management database and retrieve and process stored information at multiple locations.

In addition, we have completed the research and development of MegaDMS, which is a document management system that supports internet browser interface on Linux and Windows operating platforms. To further bolster product differentiation, we have integrated MegaImage into MegaDMS. This enhanced version of MegaDMS allows us to provide customers with a complete solution that supports file management systems on various platforms such as MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, etc. We are pleased to successfully secure and complete a contract to install the document imaging and management systems for IACM, the civil and municipal affairs bureau of the Government of Macao.

MegaMax (renamed from VodaMax) – To further enhance the security features of MegaMax, we are collaborating with the research and development team of the Zhongshan University on the localization of an image counting feature into the product. In addition, we are in the process of evaluating various facial recognition applications in the market to identify a solution with the best functions to complement MegaMax. MegaMax, with facial recognition and image counting features built-in, is particularly suitable for use by government departments and gaming operators for managing and controlling various security environment through cameras, monitors and controllers to capture images in motion, allowing remote intelligent monitoring and surveillance.

MegaERP – Amidst intense market competition, to differentiate ourselves from our competitors, besides adopting a platform with open interface, we have also entered into an alliance with Legend (Beijing) Limited (“Legend Beijing”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Board listed Legend Group, to bundle our MegaERP application with Legend’s hardware and services to form an “IT1FOR1” solution. This partnership allows us to grow our business by leveraging on Legend’s established relationship networks in the PRC’s enterprise market while also offering us the opportunity to provide our customers with a complementary and integrated enterprise resource planning solution that contains both hardware equipment and software application.

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MegaECM – During the year, we obtained from 北京炎黃新星網絡科技有限公司 the exclusive license to distribute their ECM. While ECM is itself a saleable application, allowing users to stay connected and alerted for messages anytime and anywhere, we have integrated MegaECM with MegaERP so as to provide enterprises with better and more efficient communication channels on a single platform.

Scanning Services – To complement the MegaImage application, we have established a scanning centre, the first of its kind in Macao, which provides scanning services to customers for capturing, indexing and storage of massive volume of documents. Targeted customers include government departments, public utility companies, banking and financial institutions and telecommunications service providers. ISO9001 accredited, the center offers services that meet the stringent quality requirements of its customers.

Enhancing Network Penetration

The ability to distribute enterprise solutions is crucial to the success of the Group, thus, considerable investment was made by the Group during the year to create a powerful distribution network that allows efficient promotion and marketing of the array of solutions offered by the Group.

Macao – Leveraging our strong roots in Macao, we continued to actively market our products to the Government of Macao. During the year, capitalizing on the business opportunities from the Government of Macao, we were awarded a HK$11.3 million contract by IACM to deploy a one-stop e-government public service solution.

PRC – Riding on the established network of our parent company, VNHL, we continued to directly market our products to various local mobile service bureaus and telecommunications service providers. Furthermore, we entered into collaboration arrangements with five resellers for the distribution of MegaImage and ten resellers for the promotion and distribution of MegaERP. The Group’s distribution network now spans the northern, southern and eastern regions of the PRC.

We have also been looking for strong local partners with established distribution network. In addition to the alliance with Legend Beijing, we are discussing with different equipment manufacturers about bundling their products with ours to form complete and complementary integrated solutions as a means to differentiate and strengthen our product offerings.

To support the distribution network of the Group in the PRC, a subsidiary and a centre to provide nationwide products and technical support were set up in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province and Beijing.

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REVIEW OF OPERATING PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION

Turnover and Profitability

Attributable to strong business momentum in Macao, the Group’s turnover derived from business activities in Macao accounted for 99.0% of the Group’s total turnover of HK$10.5 million. However, with a higher sales mix of hardware and related accessories, which carried lower margins than software, the Group reported gross profit margin of 27.8% for the year.

To expand the research and development centre and grow the Group’s R&D and sales teams were the business objectives set by the Group when it was listed. Pursuing those objectives has resulted in an increase in headcounts and correspondingly staff costs during the year. Taking into account these investments and administrative expenses incurred from the listing of the Company, the Group’s selling and administrative expenses surged to HK$9.5 million, resulting in net loss of HK$6.6 million.

During the year, the Group received deposits on certain secured contracts of approximately HK$3.5 million, which if recognized as revenue during the year, would improve the Group’s overall operating results.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Net cash and bank balances as at 30th June 2004 were HK$13.9 million. As at the date of this annual report, all receivables in the amount of approximately HK$4.1 million had been received.

Total liabilities were HK$7.9 million, translating to a gearing ratio (total liabilities over shareholders’ funds) of approximately 26.1%.

Significant Investments

During the year, the Group established a subsidiary in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province to expand its channel marketing business and to provide products and technical support. Initial investment amounted to HK$1.6 million.

Foreign Exchange Exposure

As at 30th June 2004, the Group held cash and bank deposits denominated in Hong Kong Dollars, Renminbi, and Macao Patacas. Since all of its revenue-generating operations, monetary assets and liabilities of the Group are conducted or transacted substantially in Renminbi, which is not freely convertible into foreign currencies, and in Macao Patacas, which is considered as a stable currency under the control of the Government of Macao, the Group faced minimal exchange rate risk during the year.

Net Assets

As at 30th June 2004, the Group’s net assets amounted to HK$30.4 million. There was no charge on the Group’s assets as at 30th June 2004.

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Contingent Liabilities

As at 30th June 2004, there were no material contingent liabilities.

Employees’ Information

As at 30th June 2004, the Group had 49 employees in Hong Kong, Macao and the PRC. Total staff costs (excluding directors’ emoluments) amounted to approximately HK$3.8 million.

The Group’s remuneration policies are formulated on the basis of performance and experience of individual employee and are in line with local market practices. In addition to the salary, the Group also offers to its employees other fringe benefits including provident fund and medical benefits.

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12 COMPARISON OF BUSINESS OBJECTIVES

BUSINESS OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW AS SET OUT IN THE PROSPECTUS

Research on a multimedia document module and a system mobile accessibility module for Vodalmage to enhance its features and functionalities

ACTUAL BUSINESS PROGRESS FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

Completed the addition of various value-added features to MegaImage, including the multi-media document module, system mobile accessibility module, bar code recognition and OCR on numbering

Finalise a licensing arrangement with an overseas supplier to represent its facial recognition module

In process of evaluating various facial recognition applications in the market to identify an optimal solution whose functionalities will best complement MegaMax when integrated with MegaMax

Complete the integration of the facial recognition module with VodaMax

Please refer to the above

Commence the R&D of the integration of the imaging management module with Mega-ERP/CRM applications and upgrades

In view of market acceptance, first commenced and completed the integration of MegaERP and MegaECM

Complete the development of MegaDMS, a document management system

Completed the contract secured for the installation of MegaDMS at IACM

Continue the marketing and pr omotion of VodaImage to the Group’s installed customer base in the Guangdong Province, the PRC

In process, with the enhanced version of MegaImage being promoted to the Group’s existing installed customer base

Promote VodaImage to mobile service pr oviders in Shanghai and Zhejiang Province, the PRC

In addition to direct marketing of MegaImage to mobile ser vice bureaus in Shanghai and the Zhejiang Province, the Group entered into two distributor agreements and three memoranda of understanding on a non-exclusive basis with five independent distributors as a means to expand the distribution network of MegaImage in the PRC. In addition, the Group is in the process of exploring collaboration arrangement with a scanning manufacturer to bundle and resell MegaImage together with their scanning equipment

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BUSINESS OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW AS SET OUT IN THE PROSPECTUS

Promote the existing “TianXin” ERP/CRM applications to enterprises in the Guangdong Province and Shanghai, the PRC

ACTUAL BUSINESS PROGRESS FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

Via resellers, the Group entered into distributor agreements with ten resellers with presence in China South, China East and China North in the PRC for the distribution of MegaERP (previously known as “TianXin” ERP/CRM). In addition, entered into an alliance arrangement with Legend Beijing to bundle MegaERP with Legend’s equipment for sale to customers in the Shandong Province and Shenzhen

Promote VodaImage and VodaMax to gaming operators and various departments under the Government of Macao

In progress, with MegaImage being installed at the Government of Macao, namely IACM and Polícia Judiciária

Participate in one major IT exhibition in the PRC to promote the Group’s enterprise solutions

Participated in Kodak’s 2004 channel conference in Hainan and Kodak’s new product roadshow in Guangzhou (2004年柯達商業影像部產品巡展(廣州 站)) and document imaging product seminar in Kunming (柯達文檔影像新品發佈及產品推介會(昆 明)) to promote MegaImage

Expand the sales and marketing team by recruiting 6 sales representatives

Recruited 1 and 5 sales representatives to the sales and marketing team in Macao and the PRC respectively

Complete the setting up of the operating entity/service center in Guangzhou in the Guangdong Province, the PRC

Completed. A subsidiary was incorporated in Guangzhou in June 2004 to provide products and technical support to the customers in the PRC

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BUSINESS OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW AS SET OUT IN THE PROSPECTUS

Explore collaboration arrangements with R&D institutes of various universities or software companies in the PRC that will strengthen the Group’s R&D capability and integrated range of enterprise solutions

Conduct feasibility study on acquisition opportunities that will strengthen the Group R&D capability, geographical coverage and complement the Group’s integrated range of enterprise solutions

ACTUAL BUSINESS PROGRESS FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

Entered into a collaboration arrangement with the R&D team of the Zhongshan University and commenced the localization of an image counting application for use by government authorities, gaming operators and enterprises

Under review, which will be in conjunction with the Group’s strategic directions to enhance product offerings and R&D capability and expand geographical coverage

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The Group raised approximately HK$20.4 million from the listing of the Shares on GEM.

Comparison of the use of proceeds as stated in the Prospectus with actual application:

USE OF PROCEEDS AS STATED IN THE PROSPECTUS

Approximately HK$0.2 million for product enhancement with new features and functionalities

APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE INITIAL SHARE OFFER ON 19TH JANUARY 2004

Approximately HK$0.2 million for product enhancement of the Gr oup’s existing solutions

Approximately HK$0.6 million for R&D of new products under the Group’s own brand name

Approximately HK$0.6 million for the recruitment of additional software engineers to engage in R&D of new products

Approximately HK$1.2 million for business development, expansion of the Gr oup’s marketing team and par ticipation in IT exhibitions

Approximately HK$0.9 million for expansion of the Group’s marketing team with new sales r epresentatives and participation in various IT exhibitions or ganized by har dware vendors to promote the Group’s products

Approximately HK$0.8 million for expansion of geographical presence in the PRC

Approximately HK$0.6 million for the relocation of the R&D centre from Macao to Zhuhai and the set up of a subsidiar y in Guangzhou and a centr e in Beijing to provide nationwide pr oducts and technical suppor t

Approximately HK$0.2 million for application for quality assurance cer tifications for the Gr oup’s products

Approximately HK$0.1 million for the application of ISO9001 for the scanning services in Macao

Working capital

Approximately HK$2.0 million has been used for general working capital with the balance of net proceeds deposited in licensed banks in Hong Kong

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Biographical Details of Directors and Senior Management

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Mr. José Manuel dos Santos , aged 56, is the founder of VNHL and the chairman of the Company. He founded the business of VNHL on 8th July 1992 and was appointed as executive Director and chairman of the Company on 29th January 2003. He has over 30 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry in the Asia Pacific region. Mr. dos Santos served in a senior position at Direcção dos Serviços de Correios e Telecommunicações, the telecommunications authority of Macao for many years, prior to the founding of Zetronic and subsequently VNHL.

Mr. Mok Chi Va , aged 39, is the Director in charge of the overall business development function of the Group. He was appointed as an executive Director on 29th January 2003. He graduated from the University of Macao and Macau Management Association with a Diploma in Business Administration and from West Coast Institute of Management and Technology in Australia with a Master Degree in Business Administration – International Business. He joined the VNHL on 3rd July 2000 as the business development manager principally in charge of the business of the Group. Prior to joining VNHL, Mr. Mok had worked for Char ter Kingdom Limited as the operation manager for about one year, and Tung Tat E&M Engineering Co. Limited as the project manager for four years.

Mr. Kuok Cheong Ian , aged 56, is the Director in charge of the overall software research and development. He was appointed as an executive Director on 16th December 2003. Mr. Kuok holds a Master Degree in Business Administration from Barrington University in U.S.A. Before joining the Group, Mr. Kuok worked for a number of companies including Heng Va Company Limited and Talent Rank Limited as the technical director and general manager respectively.

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NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Mr. Yim Hong , aged 46 was appointed as a non-executive Director on 11th February 2003. He graduated from the University of London, the United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Science degree. With more than 19 years’ experience in the IT industry, he joined Vodatel Systems on 1st September 1998. Prior to joining Vodatel Systems, Mr. Yim was an area business manager since 1993 and was promoted as an area business director at Newbridge Networks (Asia) Limited for approximately a total of two and a half years and country manager at 3Com Asia Limited for approximately two and a half years. He is also an executive director of VNHL.

Mr. Kuan Kin Man , aged 39 was appointed as a non-executive Director on 11th February 2003. In 1985, he joined Zetronic as an engineer and was transferred into marketing later. Mr. Kuan joined the Vodatel Systems (the assets and liabilities of which were transferred to VHL on 1st July 1998) on 8th July 1992 to assume the role of sales manager and was promoted to general manager in 1994. He is also an executive director of VNHL.

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Tsui Wai Kwan , aged 56, was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 16th December 2003. Mr. Tsui established his own trading and garment businesses as early as 1969 and has accumulated 30 years’ experience in the related industries. Mr. Tsui is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Macao and the president of Macao Shippers’ Association, and the Board of Directors Chairman of Macao Importers & Exporters Association. He is a director of World Trade Center Macao, SARL as well as the council member of Macao Voluntary Arbitration Centre. With his rich experience and qualification in the commercial field, Mr. Tsui was nominated to be an executive member of All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce.

Mr. Tam Pak Yip , aged 44, was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 16th December 2003. Mr Tam is the director of Mapleleaf Investment & Consultant Co. Ltd. With his strong and long-term relationship with Macao and the PRC government. Mr Tam is appointed as the executive committee member and standing committee member of 中華全國工商業聯合會; director of China Overseas Friendship Association, member of Inner Mongolia Committee, CPPCC ; committee member of Chongqing-Macao Economic Promotion Association; member of Fujian Hong Kong Macau Economic Cooperation Promotion Committee; vice-chairman of Industrial Association of Macau; and member of Advisory Committee of Macao University of Science and Technology.

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Mr. Chui Sai Cheong , aged 50, was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 23rd September 2004. He is a registered auditor and a civil constructor in Macao and a fellow of CPA Australia with a Master degree in Business Administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu, U.S.A. He is a member of several key Governmental committees including the National Committee, CPPCC and the Legislative Assembly of Macao. He holds several prominent positions in professional bodies including the Macao Chamber of Commerce (Vice President of Board of Director), the Macau Management Association (President) and the Association of Economic Sciences of Macao (President). He is an independent non-executive director of VNHL. He is also an independent non-executive director of Innovo Leisure Recreation Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability and whose shares are listed on the Main Board.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Mr. Robert Cedric Ruggles , aged 46, is the business development manager of the Company. He graduated from University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom with a Master degree in Business Administration. He joined VNHL on 1st April 2002 as the business development manager and has been transferred to the Group since July 2003. Prior to joining VNHL, he had worked for Printrak International Inc. responsible for providing domestic and international technical support, and Motorola Asia Pacific Limited as the solutions engineering manager.

Mr. Chui Yiu Sui , aged 35, is the software development manager of the Company. He holds a degree of Bachelor of Arts awarded by Asia International Open University (Macau). He joined MDL on 1st July 1993. Prior to joining MDL, he had worked for Agencia Comercial Heng Va for six years as a programmer/system analyst. Mr. Chui has been transferred to the Company since 1st July 2003.

Mr. Kam Sai Cheong , aged 39, is the business development manager of the Company. He joined MDL as a senior account manager on 16th April 2001 and was promoted to assistant business development manager in 2002 and business development manager in 2003. Prior to joining MDL, he had worked for PIC Computers Limited for nine years as the assistant sales manager. Mr. Kam has been transferred to the Group since 1st July 2003.

Mr. Wong Chit Lung Philip, aged 32, is the Financial Controller and Company Secretar y of the Group. Mr. Wong is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial management and company secretarial functions of the Group. He is a qualified accountant and a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Wong holds a Master of Professional Accounting degree from the University of Southern Queensland, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario. Prior to joining the Group in June 2004, Mr. Wong worked in an international accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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The Directors submit their first annual r eport together with the audited accounts for the year ended 30th June 2004.

GROUP REORGANISATION

The Company was incorporated in Ber muda on 22nd Januar y 2003 as an exempted company with limited liability under the Companies Act 1981 of Ber muda. Pursuant to a gr oup reor ganisation, which was completed on 23rd December 2003, to rationalize the structure of the Group in preparation for the listing of the Shares on GEM, the Company became the holding company of the companies now comprising the Group. The Shares were listed on GEM on 19th January 2004.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS

The principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The activities of the subsidiaries are set out in note 13 to the accounts.

An analysis of the Gr oup’s perfor mance for the year by geographical and business segments is set out in note 2 to the accounts.

RESULTS AND APPROPRIATIONS

The result of the Group for the year are set out in the consolidated profit and loss account on page 31.

The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend for the year .

RESERVES

Movements in the reserves of the Group and of the Company during the year ar e set out in note 19 to the accounts.

FIXED ASSETS

Details of the movements in fixed assets of the Group are set out in note 12 to the accounts.

BANK LOANS AND OVERDRAFTS

As at 30th June 2004, the Group has bank over drafts as set out in the accounts. Apar t fr om the above, the Group has no other borrowing at 30th June 2004.

SHARE CAPITAL

Details of the movements in share capital of the Company are set out in note 18 to the accounts.

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DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES

Distributable reserves of the Company at 30th June 2004, calculated under the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda (as amended), amounted to HK$8,343,246.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

A summary of the results of the Group for the period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003 and for the year ended 30th June 2004 and of the assets and liabilities of the Group as at 30th June 2003 and 30th June 2004 is set out below:

For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Results
Turnover 10,465,492
Operating loss (6,587,285)
Finance costs (1,614)
Loss attributable to shareholders (6,588,899)
As at As at
30th June 2004 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Assets and liabilities
Intangible assets 11,302,728
Fixed assets 1,499,380
Net current assets 17,600,974
Total assets less current liabilities 30,403,082
Share capital 5,350,000
Reserves 25,053,082
30,403,082
Basic loss per share 1.41 cents

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (Continued)

The turnover, loss attributable to shareholders, non-current assets and net current assets of the Group shown above have been prepared on the basis set out in note 1(a)(i) to the accounts. No financial summary has been presented for the period prior to the incorporation of MegaInfo Limited as neither the Company nor the Group was established.

PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES

The Company has not r edeemed any of the Shares during the year. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has pur chased or sold any of the Shar es during the year.

DIRECTORS

The Directors during the year and up to the date of this r eport were:

Executive Directors

Mr. José Manuel dos Santos Mr. Mok Chi Va Mr. Kuok Cheong Ian (appointed on 16th December 2003)

Non-executive Directors

Mr. Yim Hong Mr. Kuan Kin Man

Independent non-executive Directors

Mr. Tsui Wai Kwan (appointed on 16th December 2003) Mr. Tam Pak Yip (appointed on 16th December 2003) Mr. Chui Sai Cheong (appointed on 23rd September 2004)

In accordance with Article 87 of the Company’s bye-laws, all Dir ectors except Mr. José Manuel dos Santos and Mr. Mok Chi Va retire at the forthcoming annual general meeting but, being eligible, of fer themselves for re-election.

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DIRECTORS’ SERVICE CONTRACTS

Mr. José Manuel dos Santos and Mr. Mok Chi Va have entered into service agreements with the Company for a ter m of twenty four months commencing fr om 1st July 2003. The service agreements shall continue thereafter until ter minated by either par ty giving to the other at least thr ee months’ notice in writing.

Mr. Kuok Cheong lan has entered into a ser vice agreement with the Company for a ter m of twenty four months commer cing from 16th December 2003. The service agreement shall continue ther eafter until ter minated by either par ty giving to the other at least thr ee months’ notice in writing.

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS

The details of the directors’ interests in contracts are set out as follows:

  • (a) During the year, softwar e development fees have been paid to MET, the beneficial inter est of which is held by Mr. Kuok Cheong lan. There are no transactions between MET and the Group after the appointment of Mr. Kwok Cheong Ian as a Director since 16th December 2003.

  • (b) During the year, there are sales transactions conducted between a subsidiar y of the Company and Zetronic, the inter est of which is held as to 99% by Mr. José Manuel dos Santos and 1% by the spouse of Mr. José Manuel dos Santos.

  • (c) During the year, VSCL, in which Mr. José Manuel dos Santos has a 90% beneficial interest, permits the Group to use its Macao office premises. VSCL has waived the Group r ental payment with ef fect from 1st July 2003.

The Directors are of the opinion that the transactions as described in (a) and (b) above, have been entered into and carried out in the or dinar y and usual course of business of the Gr oup on an arm’s length basis, on normal commer cial terms, are fair and r easonable and in the interest of the shar eholders of the Company as a whole.

The Dir ectors are also of the opinion that the transaction as described in (c) above was on ter ms better than normal commercial ter ms to the Group and is fair and r easonable and in the inter est of the shareholders of the Company as a whole.

Save as disclosed herein, no contracts of significance in r elation to the Gr oup’s business to which the Company or its subsidiaries was a par ty and in which a Dir ector had a material inter est, whether dir ectly or indir ectly, subsisted at the end of the year or at any time during the year .

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DIRECTORS’ AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES’ INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS IN THE SHARES, UNDERLYING SHARES AND DEBENTURES OF THE COMPANY OR ANY ASSOCIATED CORPORATION

As at 30th June 2004, the interests and shor t positions of the Dir ectors and chief executives in the Shar es, underlying Shar es or debentur es of the Company and its associated corporations (within the meaning of Par t XV of the SFO as recorded in the register maintained by the Company under Section 352 of the SFO or as other wise notified to the Company and the Exchange, pursuant to the Model Code for Securities T ransactions by Directors of Listed Companies are as follows:

(i) aggregate long and short positions in Shares and (in respect of equity derivatives) underlying Shares

Approximate %
of the issued
Long position/ Nature of No. of share capital of
Name of Director short position interest Shares the Company
Mr. José Manuel Long position Corporate 326,617,500 61.05%
dos Santos interest
(note)

Note: 326,617,500 Shares were beneficially owned by VHL. VHL was a wholly-owned subsidiary of VNHL, Eve Resources Limited owned more than one-third of the issued share capital of VNHL and the entire issued share capital in Eve Resources Limited was in turn held by a company wholly owned by Mr. José Manuel dos Santos, as trustee of a discretionary family trust. Mr. José Manuel dos Santos was deemed to be interested in 326,617,500 Shares held by VHL.

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  • (ii) aggregate long and short positions in shares of VNHL Shares and (in respect of equity derivatives) underlying VNHL Shares
No. of underlying
VNHL Shares
**(in respect of ** Approximate %
share option of the issued
Long position/ No. of and convertible share capital
Name of Director short position Nature of interest VNHL Shares bond) held of VNHL
Mr. José Manuel dos Long position Corporate interest 293,388,000 47.80%
Santos (note 1)
Long position Personal interest 600,000 0.10%
(note 2)
Short position Corporate interest 15,312,000 2.49%
(note 1)
Mr. Kuan Kin Man Long position Personal interest 12,262,500 900,000 2.14%
(note 3)
Mr. Yim Hong Long position Personal interest 7,357,500 900,000 1.35%
(note 4)
Mr. Mok Chi Va Long position Family/Personal 20,000 230,000 0.04%
interest (note 5)

Notes:

  • (1) These VNHL Shares were held in the name of Eve Resources Limited and the entire issued share capital in Eve Resources Limited was in turn held by a company wholly owned by Mr. José Manuel dos Santos, as trustee of a discretionary family trust. VNHL was under an obligation to issue a total of 15,312,000 VNHL Shares in respect of the outstanding share options and the convertible bond. Mr. José Manuel dos Santos was deemed to be interested in such short position by virtue of his interest in Eve Resources Limited.

  • (2) Mr. José Manuel dos Santos was the beneficial owner of such interest in VNHL Shares.

  • (3) Mr. Kuan Kin Man was the beneficial owner of such interest in VNHL Shares.

  • (4) Mr. Yim Hong was the beneficial owner of such interest in VNHL Shares.

  • (5) The 20,000 VNHL Shares was held by the spouse of Mr. Mok Chi Va and Mr. Mok Chi Va was deemed to be interested in such VNHL Shares. Mr. Mok Chi Va was the beneficial owner of the remaining interest in VNHL Shares.

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SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS IN THE SHARES, UNDERLYING SHARES OF THE COMPANY

So far as was known to any Directors or chief executive of the Company as at 30th June 2004, the persons or companies (not being a Dir ector or chief executive of the Company) who had inter ests or shor t positions in the shares or underlying shares of the Company which would fall to be disclosed under Division 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO or who wer e directly or indir ectly deemed to be interested in 5 per cent, or mor e of the nominal value of any class of shar e capital carrying rights to vote in all cir cumstances at general meetings of any member of the Group were as follows:

  • (i) Aggregate long and short positions in Shares and (in respect of equity derivatives) underlying Shares
Approximate %
No. of of the issued
Long position/ Nature of No. of Shares underlying share capital of
Name Notes short position interest held Shares held the Company
Lois Resources (1) Long position Corporate interest 326,617,500 61.05%
Limited
Eve Resources Limited (1) Long position Corporate interest 326,617,500 61.05%
VNHL (1) Long position Corporate interest 326,617,500 61.05%
VHL (1) Long position Corporate interest 326,617,500 61.05%
Ms. Lei Hon Kin (2) Long position Family interest 326,617,500 61.05%
Gofull Investment (3) Long position Corporate interest 74,632,500 13.95%
Limited
eForce Holdings (3) Long position Corporate interest 74,632,500 13.95%
Limited

Notes:

  1. Lois Resources Limited was deemed to be interested in 326,617,500 Shares by virtue of its interest in Eve Resources Limited. Eve Resources Limited owned more than one third of the issued share capital of VNHL which in turn owned the entire issued share capital of VHL. 326,617,500 Shares were beneficially owned by VHL.

  2. Ms. Lei Hon Kin, the spouse of Mr. José Manuel dos Santos, was deemed to be interested in 326,617,500 Shares which were deemed to be interested by Mr. José Manuel dos Santos.

  3. eForce Holdings Limited was deemed to be interested in 74,632,500 Shares by virtue of its interest in Gofull Investment Limited. 74,632,500 Shares were beneficially owned by Gofull Investment Limited.

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MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS

No contracts concerning the management and administration of the whole or any substantial par t of the business of the Company wer e entered into or existed during the year .

MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS

The percentages of pur chases and sales for the year attributable to the Gr oup’s major suppliers and customers are as follows:

Purchases
– the largest supplier 21.9%
– five largest suppliers combined 83.4%
Sales
– the largest customer 21.6%
– five largest customers combined 85.1%

None of the Directors, their associates or any shareholder (which to the knowledge of the Directors owns mor e than 5% of the Company’s share capital) had an inter est in the major suppliers or customers noted above.

BOARD PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

The Company has complied with rules 5.28 to 5.45 of GEM Listing Rules concerning boar d practices and procedures throughout the year.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE

The written ter ms of reference which describe the authority and duties of the Audit Committee wer e prepared and adopted with refer ence to “A Guide for The For mation of An Audit Committee” published by the Hong Kong Institute of Cer tified Public Accountants.

The Audit Committee pr ovides an impor tant link between the Board and the Company’s auditors in matters coming within the scope of the Gr oup’s audit. It also r eviews the effectiveness of both the exter nal and inter nal audit and of inter nal controls and risk evaluation. The Committee comprises thr ee independent nonexecutive Directors, namely Mr. Tsui Wai Kwan, Mr. Tam Pak Yip and Mr. Chui Sai Cheong. One meeting was held during the cur rent financial year.

DIRECTORS’ INTEREST IN COMPETING BUSINESS

None of the Directors has an interest in a business which compete or may compete with the business of the Group.

SPONSORS’ INTEREST

Pursuant to the agr eement enter ed into between the Company and the joint sponsors, namely REXCAPIT AL (Hong Kong) Limited (“RexCapital”) and CSC Asia Limited (“CSC Asia”), the joint sponsors have received and will receive a fee for acting as the Company’s retained sponsors for the r emainder of the financial year ending 30th June 2004 and the two years ending 30th June 2006.

On 28th July 2004, due to the major personnel changes at RexCapital, the Company and RexCapital have mutually agr eed to terminate the engagement of RexCapital as one of the continuing sponsors to the Company under the Joint Sponsors’ Agreement dated 30th December 2003 for a period from the date of listing of the shar es of the Company first commenced on GEM to 30th June, 2006 with effect fr om 1st August 2004.

CSC Asia, the other continuing sponsor, will continue to act as the continuing sponsor to the Company pursuant to Chapter 6 of GEM Listing Rules for the period up to 30th June, 2006.

None of the Company’s joint sponsors, their Dir ectors, employees or associates had any inter ests in the securities of the Company or any member of the Group or any rights to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for the securities of the Company or any member of the Group as at 30th June 2004.

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AUDITORS

The accounts have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers who retir e and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.

By Order of the Board MegaInfo Holdings Limited José Manuel dos Santos Chairman

Hong Kong, 23rd September 2004

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Annual Report 2004
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AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF

MEGAINFO HOLDINGS LIMITED

(incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

We have audited the accounts set out on pages 31 to 64 which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of accounts which give a true and fair view. In preparing accounts which give a true and fair view it is fundamental that appropriate accounting policies are selected and applied consistently.

It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion, based on our audit, on those accounts and to report our opinion solely to you, as a body, in accordance with Section 90 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda, and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility towards or accept liability to any other person for the contents of this report.

BASIS OF OPINION

We conducted our audit in accordance with Statements of Auditing Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the accounts. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made by the directors in the preparation of the accounts and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the circumstances of the Company and the Group, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.

We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance as to whether the accounts are free from material misstatement. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the accounts. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

OPINION

In our opinion the accounts give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the Group as at 30th June 2004 and of the Group’s loss and cash flows for the year then ended and have been properly prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Certified Public Accountants

Hong Kong, 23rd September 2004

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CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT For the year ended 30th June 2004

31

For the period from For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
Note HK$ HK$
Turnover 2 10,465,492
Cost of sales (7,559,171)
Gross profit 2,906,321
Other revenue 2 3,130
Selling expenses (97,971)
Administrative expenses (9,398,765)
Operating loss 3 (6,587,285)
Finance cost 4 (1,614)
Loss attributable to shareholders 6 (6,588,899)
Basic loss per share 8 1.41 cents

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As at 30th June 2004

Note
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
11
Fixed assets
12
Current assets
Amount due from the immediate
holding company
14
Inventories
15
Trade receivables
16
Other receivables, deposits
and prepayments
Bank balances and cash
Current liabilities
Trade payables
17
Other payables, accruals
and deposits received
Deferred revenue
Bank overdrafts
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Financed by:
Share capital
18
Reserves
19
Shareholders’ funds
On behalf of the Board
José Manuel dos Santos
Mok Chi Va
Director
Director
2004
HK$
11,302,728
1,499,380

3,993,514
4,100,080
1,422,501
16,015,256
25,531,351
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1,088,687
4,473,801
224,050
2,143,839
7,930,377
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17,600,974
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30,403,082
5,350,000
25,053,082
30,403,082
2003
HK$ –

6,380




6,380
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6,380
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6,380
130,000
(123,620)
6,380

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Note
Investments in subsidiaries
13
Current assets
Amount due from the immediate holding company
14
Other receivables
Bank balances and cash
Current liabilities
Other payables and accruals
Bank overdrafts
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Financed by:
Share capital
18
Reser ves
19
Shareholders’ funds
On behalf of the Board
José Manuel dos Santos
Mok Chi Va
Director
Director
BALANCE SHEET
33
Annual Report 2004
As at 30th June 2004
BALANCE SHEET
33
Annual Report 2004
As at 30th June 2004
2004
HK$
28,564,824

22,500
6,378,405
6,400,905
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465,000
230,923
695,923
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5,704,982
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34,269,806
5,350,000
28,919,806
34,269,806
2003
HK$ –
5,500,000


5,500,000
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-----------------------------
5,500,000
-----------------------------
5,500,000
100,000
5,400,000
5,500,000

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the year ended 30th June 2004

Note
Issue of shares
18,19
Contributed surplus arising from the reorganisation
(as defined in note 1(a)(i))
19
Total equity as at 30th June 2003
Contributed surplus arising fr om the issue of shar es in a subsidiar y
for the purchase of a software licence and the acquisition of
the Business (as defined in note 1(a)(i))
19
Issue of shar es by placing and public offer
18,19
Contributed surplus arising from the waiver of amount due
to the immediate holding company
19
Share issuance costs
19
Loss for the year
19
Exchange differences arising on translation of accounts of for eign subsidiaries
19
Total equity as at 30th June 2004
HK$ 5,530,000
(5,523,620)
6,380
11,132,019
30,093,750
5,500,000
(9,697,190)
(6,588,899)
(42,978)
30,403,082

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 35 For the year ended 30th June 2004

For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
Note HK$ HK$
Net cash outflow generated
from operating activities 21(a) (1,679,472) (6,380)
Interest received 3,130
Interest paid (1,614)
Net cash outflow from operating activities (1,677,956)
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(6,380)
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Investing activities
Purchase of fixed assets (1,780,651)
Purchase of intangible assets (467,290)
Acquisition of the Business (as defined
in note 1(a)(i)) 21(b) (1,840,164)
Acquisition of subsidiaries 21(c) (716,104)
Net cash outflow from investing activities (4,804,209)
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Net cash outflow before financing (6,482,165)
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Financing activities
Issue of ordinary shares 30,093,750 6,380
Inception of a bank loan 194,175
Repayment of a bank loan (194,175)
Share issuance costs (9,697,190)
Net cash inflow from financing 20,396,560 6,380
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents 13,914,395
Cash and cash equivalents
at the beginning of the year/period
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes (42,978)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year/period 13,871,417
Analysis of balances of cash and cash equivalents
Bank balances and cash 16,015,256
Bank overdrafts (2,143,839)
13,871,417

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N OTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these accounts are set out below:

(a) Basis of preparation

(i) The Company was incorporated in Bermuda on 22nd January 2003. Its shares have been listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “GEM”) on 19th January 2004.

MegaInfo Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, was incorporated on 10th December 2002 which was the earliest date of incorporation of the companies now comprising the Group resulting from the reorganisation on 23rd December 2003. Accordingly, the accounting period of the Group is presented since that date.

On 30th December 2002, 820 shares of US$1.00 each in MegaInfo Limited were allotted and issued, credited as fully paid, for cash at par to Vodatel Holdings Limited (“VHL”).

In order to transfer assets and the business of provision of digital image processing management solutions (the “Business”) to the Group, VHL and Megalnfo Limited entered into a sale and purchase agreement on 23rd December 2003 pursuant to which the Group assumed the Business operated by VHL and its fellow subsidiaries and effected certain inter-group transfers with effect from 1st July 2003. An aggregate of 820 shares of US$1.00 each in MegaInfo Limited were allotted and issued, credited as fully paid to VHL as part of the consideration for VHL to effect the inter-group transfers. The details of the acquisition of the Business are set out in note 21(c) below.

On 23rd December 2003, an aggregate of 360 shares of US$1.00 each in MegaInfo Limited were allotted and issued, credited as fully paid to Gofull Investments Limited (“Gofull”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of eForce Holdings Limited (issued shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) in consideration of the purchase of a software licence. The details of the purchase of the software licence are set out in note 21(d)(iii) below.

Pursuant to a group reorganisation (the “Reorganisation”) in preparation for the listing of the shares of the Company on the GEM, the Company became the holding company of the companies now comprising the Group on 23rd December 2003. VHL and Gofull then had 82% and 18% equity interest in the Group respectively and the equity interest in the Group owned by VHL and Gofull remained the same immediately before and after the Reorganisation. The Reorganisation involved companies under common control and the Company and its subsidiaries resulting from the Reorganisation are regarded as a continuing group.

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N OTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

(a) Basis of preparation (Continued)

Accordingly, the Reorganisation has been accounted for on the basis of merger accounting, under which consolidated accounts have been prepared as if the Company had been the holding company of the companies comprising the Group throughout the accounting year/period presented.

(ii) The accounts have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and comply with accounting standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. They have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

(b) Group accounting

  • (i) Consolidation

The consolidated accounts include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries made up to 30th June.

Subsidiaries are those entities in which the Company, directly or indirectly, controls more than half of the voting power; has the power to govern the financial and operating policies; to appoint or remove the majority of the members of the board of directors; or to cast majority of votes at the meetings of the board of directors.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated profit and loss account from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.

All significant intercompany transactions and balances within the Group are eliminated on consolidation.

The gain or loss on the disposal of a subsidiary represents the difference between the proceeds of the sale and the Group’s share of its net assets together with any unamortised goodwill and any related accumulated foreign currency translation reserve.

Minority interests represent the interests of outside shareholders in the operating results and net assets of subsidiaries.

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 for by the company on the basis of dividends received and receivable.

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  • (c) Intangibles

  • (i) Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net assets of the acquired subsidiaries at the date of acquisition.

Goodwill on acquisitions is included in intangible assets and is amortised using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life.

(ii) Software licences Expenditure on acquired software licenses is capitalised and amortised using the straightline method over their useful lives or licensing period, whichever is shorter.

(iii) Research and development costs Research costs are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred on development projects relating to the design and testing of new or improved products are recognised as an intangible asset where the technical feasibility and intention of completing the product under development has been demonstrated and the resources are available to do so, costs are identifiable and there is an ability to sell or use the asset that will generate probable future economic benefits. Such development costs are recognised as an asset and amortised on a straight-line basis over a period of not more than 5 years to reflect the pattern in which the related economic benefits are recognised. Development costs that do not meet the above criteria are expensed as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period.

(iv) Impairment of intangible assets

Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of any intangible asset is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount.

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(d) Fixed assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

Fixed assets are depreciated at rates sufficient to write off their cost less accumulated impairment losses over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The principal annual rates are as follows:

Leasehold improvements 20%
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 20%
Computer equipment 50%
Demonstration equipment 331/3%

Major costs incurred in restoring fixed assets to their normal working condition are charged to the profit and loss account. Improvements are capitalised and depreciated over their expected useful lives to the Group.

At each balance sheet date, both internal and external sources of information are considered to assess whether there is any indication that fixed assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated and, where relevant, an impairment loss is recognised to reduce the asset to its recoverable amount. Such impairment losses are recognised in the profit and loss account.

The gain or loss on disposal of a fixed asset is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the relevant asset, and is recognised in the profit and loss account.

(e) Operating leases

Leases where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of assets remain with the leasing company are accounted for as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases net of any incentives received from the leasing company are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease periods.

(f) Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost, calculated on the weighted average basis, comprises invoiced cost of inventories. Net realisable value is determined on the basis of anticipated sales proceeds less estimated selling expenses.

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(g) Accounts receivable
Provision is made against accounts receivable to the extent they are considered to be doubtful.
Accounts receivable in the balance sheet are stated net of such provision.
(h) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the balance sheet at cost. For the purposes of the
cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, deposits held at call
with banks and bank overdrafts.
(i) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a
result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the
obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. Where the Group expects a
provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when
the reimbursement is virtually certain.
(j) Employee benefits
(i) Employee leave entitlements
Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A
provision 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 or paternity leave are not recognised
until the time of leave.
(ii) Bonus
The expected cost of bonus payments is recognised as a liability when the Group has a
present legal or constructive obligation as a result of services rendered by employees and
a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.
Liabilities for bonus payments are expected to be settled within twelve months and are
measured at the amounts expected to be paid when they are settled.
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(j) Employee benefits (Continued)

  • (iii) Pension obligation

The Group participates in defined contribution plans which are available to all qualified employees, the assets of which are held in separate trustee administered funds. The pension plans are funded by payments from employees and by the relevant Group companies. Contributions to the schemes by the Group are charged to profit and loss accounts as incurred.

(k) Deferred taxation

Deferred taxation 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 accounts. Taxation rates enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date are used to determine deferred taxation.

Deferred 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 taxation is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporar y difference can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

(l) Translation of foreign currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at exchange rates ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated at rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising in these cases are dealt with in the profit and loss account.

The balance sheets of subsidiaries expressed in foreign currencies are translated at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date whilst the profit and loss account is translated at an average rate. Exchange differences are dealt with as a movement in reserves.

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(m) Revenue recognition

Revenue from the provision of digital image processing management solutions is recognised upon the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership, which generally coincides with the time when the goods are delivered to the customers and title has passed.

Revenue from separately priced product maintenance contracts, which is received or receivable from customers, is deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the contracted period.

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis, taking account of the principal amounts outstanding and the interest rates applicable.

(n) Segment reporting

In accordance with the Group’s internal financial reporting, the Group has determined that geographical segments be presented as the primary reporting format and business segments as the secondary reporting format.

Unallocated costs represent corporate expenses. Segment assets consist primarily of intangible assets, fixed assets, inventories, receivables and operating cash. Segment liabilities comprise operating liabilities and exclude items such as amount due to the immediate holding company. Unallocated assets and liabilities represent software licences and corporate assets and liabilities. Capital expenditure comprises additions to intangible assets and fixed assets, including additions resulting from acquisitions through acquisition of the Business and purchases of subsidiaries.

In respect of geographical segment reporting, sales are based on the country in which the customer is located. Total assets and capital expenditure are where the assets are located.

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2 TURNOVER, REVENUES AND SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group is principally engaged in the provision of digital image processing management solutions. Revenue recognised during the year are as follows:

For the
period from
10th December
Year ended 2002 to
30th June 2004 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Turnover
Provision of digital image processing
management solutions 10,465,492
Other revenue
Interest income 3,130
Total revenue 10,468,622

(i) Primary reporting format – geographical segment

The Group is principally engaged in the provision of digital image processing management solutions in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC[1] ") and Macao.

There are no sales between the geographical segments.

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(i) Primary reporting format – geographical segment (Continued)

Year ended 30th June Year ended 30th June 2004
Macao The PRC Group
HK$ HK$ HK$
Turnover 10,359,949 105,543 10,465,492
Segment results (2,693,702) (1,975,087) (4,668,789)
Unallocated income 1,530
Unallocated expenses (1,920,026)
Operating loss (6,587,285)
Finance costs (1,614)
Loss attributable to shareholders (6,588,899)
Segment assets 17,616,939 3,554,088 21,171,027
Unallocated assets 17,162,432
Total assets 38,333,459
Segment liabilities 6,866,738 367,716 7,234,454
Unallocated liabilities 695,923
Total liabilities 7,930,377
Capital expenditures
– allocated 1,774,062 29,433 1,803,495
– unallocated 11,467,290
Depreciation charge 371,075 11,555 382,630
Amortisation charge
– allocated 43,881 43,881
– unallocated 705,763

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(i) Primary reporting format – geographical segment (Continued)

For the period from For the period from
10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003
Macao The PRC Group
HK$ HK$ HK$
Turnover
Segment results
Unallocated income
Unallocated expenses
Operating loss
Finance costs
Loss attributable to shareholders
Segment assets
Unallocated assets 6,380
Total assets 6,380
Segment liabilities
Unallocated liabilities
Total liabilities
Capital expenditures
Depreciation charge
Amortisation charge

Note[1] : The PRC, for the purposes of this report, excludes Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao.

(ii) Secondary reporting format – business segment

No business segment analysis is presented as the Group has been operating in a single business segment, which is the provision of digital image processing management solutions.

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3 OPERATING LOSS

Operating loss is stated after charging the following:

For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Auditors’ remuneration 465,000
Cost of inventories 5,489,487
Depreciation of fixed assets 382,630
Amortisation of intangible assets
– goodwill 43,881
– software licences 705,763
Net exchange loss 25,221
Operating leases in respect of
– land and buildings 428,990
– equipment 21,000
Software development fees 480,000
Staff costs (including directors’ remuneration) (note 9) 4,920,222
4 FINANCE COST
For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Interest on bank loan and overdrafts 1,614

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TAXATION

No provision for profits tax has been made in the accounts as the Group does not have any estimated assessable profits in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates for the year ended 30th June 2004 (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil).

The taxation on the Group’s loss for the year differs from theoretical amount that would arise using the taxation rate of 15.75% of the home jurisdiction in which the Company operates as follows:

For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Loss for the period (6,588,899)
Calculated at a taxation rate of 15.75% (1,037,752)
Effect of different taxation rates in other jurisdictions (44,517)
Expenses not deductible for taxation purposes 10,867
Tax loss not recognised 1,071,402
Taxation charge

6 LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS

The loss attributable to shareholders is dealt with in the accounts of the Company to the extent of HK$1,212,733 (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil).

7 DIVIDENDS

No dividend has been paid or declared by the Group during the year ended 30th June 2004 (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil).

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8 LOSS PER SHARE

The calculation of basic loss per share is based on the Group’s loss for the year ended 30th June 2004 of HK$6,588,899 (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil) and the weighted average of 468,381,507 shares in issue during the year.

Diluted loss per share has not been disclosed as there were no potential dilutive ordinary shares.

9 STAFF COSTS (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION)

For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Fees, salaries and discretionary bonus 4,768,942
Social security cost (note (a)) 142,280
Pension costs – defined contribution plan (note (b)) 9,000
4,920,222

The staff costs above included staff costs incurred on research and development which amounted to HK$664,720 for the year ended 30th June 2004 (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil).

  • (a) The Group participates in employee social security plans as required by the regulations in the PRC and Macao. The amount charged to the profit and loss account represents contributions payable by the Group at rates specified in the rules of the plans.

  • (b) A mandatory provident fund scheme (the “MPF Scheme”) has been set up for all the eligible employees of the Group in Hong Kong. The MPF Scheme is defined contribution retirement scheme and the contributions to the fund by the Group and employees and calculated as a percentage of the employees’ basic salaries.

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10 EMOLUMENTS FOR DIRECTORS AND HIGHEST PAID INDIVIDUALS

(a) Directors’ emoluments

The aggregate amounts of emoluments paid and payable to the directors of the Company during the year are as follows:

For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Fees 390,000
Basic salaries 626,605
Discretionary bonus 130,000
Social security cost 1,049
1,147,654

Directors’ fees disclosed above include HK$65,000, HK$65,000, HK$32,500 and HK$32,500 paid to two independent non-executive directors and two non-executive directors respectively (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil).

The three executive directors of the Company received individual emoluments for the year ended 30th June 2004 of HK$410,275, HK$325,000 and HK$217,379 respectively (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil).

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  • (b) Five highest paid individuals

The five individuals whose emoluments were the highest in the Group for the year ended 30th June 2004 include two directors (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil) whose emoluments are reflected in the analysis presented above. The emoluments payable to the remaining three individuals during the year are as follows:

For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Basic salaries 801,581
Discretionary bonus 150,600
Social security cost 1,048
Pension costs – defined contribution plan 9,000
962,229
The emoluments fell within the following band:
For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
Nil to HK$1,000,000 3

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  • (c) During the year ended 30th June 2004, no directors or the five highest paid individuals of the Company waived any emoluments and no emoluments have been paid by the Group to them as an inducement to join the Group, or as compensation for loss of office (period from 10th December 2002 to 30th June 2003: Nil)..

11 INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Year ended 30th June 2004
Opening net book amount
Purchase of software licences
Acquisition of subsidiaries
Amortisation charge
Closing net book amount
At 30th June 2004
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Net book amount
At 30th June 2003
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Net book amount
Group Total
HK$ –
11,467,290
585,082
(749,644)
11,302,728
12,052,372
(749,644)
11,302,728


Goodwill
HK$ –

585,082
(43,881)
541,201
585,082
(43,881)
541,201


Software
licences
HK$ –
11,467,290

(705,763)
10,761,527
11,467,290
(705,763)
10,761,527


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12 FIXED ASSETS

Cost
At 1st July 2003
Acquisition of the Business
Additions
Acquisition of subsidiaries
At 30th June 2004
Accumulated depreciation
At 1st July 2003
Charge for the year
Acquisition of subsidiaries
At 30th June 2004
Net book value
At 30th June 2004
At 30th June 2003
Group
Leasehold
improvements
HK$ –

1,447,087

1,447,087
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285,117

285,117
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1,161,970
Computer Demonstration
equipment
equipment
HK$ HK$ –



117,608
209,600
75,448

193,056
209,600
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---------------------


42,451
38,370
4,316

46,767
38,370
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146,289
171,230

Furniture,
fixtures
and
equipment
HK$ –
22,844
6,356
7,944
37,144
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16,692
561
17,253
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19,891
Total
HK$ –
22,844
1,780,651
83,392
1,886,887
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382,630
4,877
387,507
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1,499,380

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13 INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

Investments, unlisted shares, at cost (note (a))
Amounts due from subsidiaries (note (b))
(a)
The following is a list of subsidiaries at 30th June 2004:
Issued/
Country/place
registered and
of incorporation/
fully paid up
Name
establishment
share capital
Shares held directly:
MegaInfo Limited
British Virgin
2,000 ordinary shares
Islands
of US$1 each
Shares held indirectly:
MegaInfo China
British Virgin
1,000 ordinary shares
Holdings Limited
Islands
of US$1 each
MegaInfo Software
British Virgin
1,000 ordinary shares
Limited
Islands
of US$1 each
MegaInfo Solutions
British Virgin
1,000 ordinary shares
Holdings Limited
Islands
of US$1 each
Megalnfo (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong
1,000 ordinary shares
Limited
of HK$0.10 each
2004
2003
HK$
HK$ 9,585,979

18,978,845

28,564,824

Attributable
Principal activities
equity
and place of
interest
operation
%
100
Investment holding and
provision of digital
image processing
management
solutions/Macao
100
Investment holding/
the PRC
100
Owner of intellectual
property rights/Macao
100
Owner of intellectual
property rights/the PRC
100
Investment holding/
Hong Kong
2003
HK$ –

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(a) The following is a list of subsidiaries at 30th June 2004: (Continued)

Issued/
Country/place registered and Attributable Principal activities
of incorporation fully paid up equity and place of
Name establishment share capital interest operation
%
MegaInfo Technology Hong Kong 1,000 ordinary shares 100 Investment holding/
Limited (formerly of HK$1 each Hong Kong
known as Eagle
Insight Limited)
PE Research and Macao 2 quotas of 100 Investment holding/
Development MOP12,500 each the PRC
Limited (note(c))
Zhuhai MegaSoft The PRC Registered capital of 100 Provision of computer
Software Development HK$1 million software products,
Co., Ltd (note(c)) computer network
system
engineering, research
and development
and selling and
providing related
services and
maintenance/the PRC
Guangzhou MegaInfo The PRC Registered capital of 100 Provision of computer
Technology HK$1.6 million software products,
Company Limited computer network
system
engineering, research
and development
and selling and
providing related
services and
maintenance/the PRC

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  • (b) The amounts due from subsidiaries are unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed terms of repayments.

(c) On 22nd September 2003, the Group acquired 100% interests in PE Research and Development Limited and Zhuhai MegaSoft Development Co., Ltd. for HK$1,000,000 satisfied in cash. As a result, the Group’s loss for the year and the net assets as at year end have increased and decreased by HK$2,123,238 respectively.

14 AMOUNT DUE FROM THE IMMEDIATE HOLDING COMPANY

The amount is unsecured, interest-free and has no fixed term of repayment.

15 INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES
Group
2004 2003
HK$ HK$
Networking and image processing equipment 3,993,514

At 30th June 2004, no inventory is carried at net realisable value.

16 TRADE RECEIVABLES

At 30th June 2004, the ageing analysis of the trade receivables is as follows:

0 – 30 days
31 – 60 days
61 – 90 days
91 – 120 days
121 – 365 days
> 365 days
Group
2004
2003
HK$
HK$ 18,948

2,260,135







1,820,997

4,100,080
Group
2004
2003
HK$
HK$ 18,948

2,260,135







1,820,997

4,100,080

The credit terms granted to customers vary and are generally the result of negotiations between the individual customers and the Group. The amount of HK$1,820,997 included in all balances over 12 months as at 30th June 2004 was due from a fellow subsidiary, Guangzhou Vodatel Development Limited.

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17 TRADE PAYABLES

At 30th June 2004, the ageing analysis of the trade payables is as follows:

0 – 30 days
18
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised:
Issue of shares of HK$0.10 each (note (a))
At 30th June 2003, HK$0.10 each
Subdivision of shares of HK$0.10 each into ten shares
of HK$0.01 each (note (b)(i))
Increase in authorised ordinary share capital
of HK$0.01 each (note (b)(i))
At 30th June 2004, HK$0.01 each
Issued and fully paid:
Issue of shares of HK$0.10 each (note (a))
At 30th June 2003, HK$0.10 each
Subdivision of each ordinary shares of HK$0.10 each into
ten shares of HK$0.01 each (note (b)(i))
Issue of shares arising from the Reorganisation,
HK$0.01 each (note (b)(ii))
Issue of shares by placing and public offer,
HK$0.01 each (note (c))
Capitalisation issue, HK$0.01 each (note (d))
At 30th June 2004, HK$0.01 each

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Details of the changes in the Company’s share capital for the period from 22nd January 2003 (date of incorporation) to 30th June 2004 are as follows:

  • (a) The Company was incorporated on 22nd January 2003 with an authorised share capital of HK$100,000 divided into 1,000,000 shares of HK$0.10 each, all of which were allotted and issued nil paid to VHL on 29th January 2003. All such shares were eventually credited as fully paid on 30th April 2003 for a consideration of HK$5,500,000 by the assignment from VHL to the Company of a promissory note issued by a fellow subsidiar y with a face value of HK$5,500,000.

  • (b) Pursuant to the written resolutions of the then sole shareholder of the Company dated 23rd December 2003:

  • (i) every issued and unissued share of HK$0.10 in the share capital of the Company was subdivided into 10 shares and the authorised share capital of the Company was increased from HK$100,000 to HK$10,000,000 by the creation of an additional 990,000,000 shares. All shares ranked pari passu in all respects with shares then in issue; and

  • (ii) the directors were authorised to allot and issue an aggregate of 660,000 shares and 2,340,000 shares, credited as fully paid, to VHL and Gofull respectively as part of the consideration for the acquisition by the Company of the entire issued share capital of MegaInfo Limited from VHL and Gofull respectively.

  • (c) On 19th January 2004, the Company issued 120,375,000 shares of HK$0.01 each by way of placing HK$0.25 per share for a total cash consideration of HK$30,093,750 in relation to the listing of the Company’s shares on the GEM. Accordingly, HK$28,890,000 was credited to the share premium account of the Company. The shares of the Company were listed on the GEM on 19th January 2004.

  • (d) On 19th January 2004, 401,625,000 shares of HK$0.01 each were issued at par as fully paid to the shareholders whose names appeared on the register of members of the Company on 30th December 2003 by debiting an amount of HK$4,016,250 of the share premium account of the Company arising from the new issue.

  • (e) The share capital presented in the consolidated balance sheet as at 30th June 2003 represented the share capital of the Company, arising from the transactions as described in notes (a) and (b) above, which is deemed to have been in issue throughout the accounting year/period presented in these accounts in accordance with the basis of preparation as set out in note 1(a)(i).

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19 RESERVES

Issue of shares (note 18(a))
Contributed surplus
arising from the
Reorganisation
At 30th June 2003
Issue of shares in a
subsidiary for purchase
of a software
licence (note 21(d)(iii))
Issue of shares in a
subsidiary for acquisition
of the Business (note 21(b))
Issue of shares (note 18(c))
Capitalisation issue
(note 21(d)(iv))
Share issuance costs
Transfer
Exchange differences
on translation of accounts
of foreign subsidiaries
Waiver of amount due
to the immediate
holding company
(note 21(d)(ii))
Loss attributable
to shareholders
At 30th June 2004
Group Group Total
HK$ 5,400,000
(5,523,620 )
(123,620)
11,000,000
132,019
28,890,000
(4,016,250 )
(9,697,190 )

(42,978)
5,500,000
(6,588,899 )
25,053,082
Share
issuance
costs
HK$ –






(9,697,190 )
9,697,190



Exchange
reserve
HK$ –








(42,978)


(42,978)
Contributed
surplus Accumulated
(note (a))
losses
HK$ HK$ –

(5,523,620 )

(5,523,620 )

11,000,000

132,019











5,500,000


(6,588,899 )
11,108,399
(6,588,899 )

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19 RESERVES (Continued)

RESERVES (Continued)
Company
Share Contributed
Share issuance surplus Accumulated
premium costs (note (b)) losses Total
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
Issue of share (note 18(a)) 5,400,000 5,400,000
At 30th June 2003 5,400,000 5,400,000
Contributed surplus arising from the
Reorganisation 4,055,979 4,055,979
Issue of shares (note 18(c)) 28,890,000 28,890,000
Capitalisation issue (note 21(d)(iv)) (4,016,250) (4,016,250)
Share issuance costs (9,697,190) (9,697,190)
Transfer (9,697,190) 9,697,190
Waiver of amount due to the
immediate holding company
(note 21(d)(ii)) 5,500,000 5,500,000
Loss attributable to shareholders (1,212,733) (1,212,733)
At 30th June 2004 20,576,560 9,555,979 (1,212,733) 28,919,806

Note:

(a) The contributed surplus of the Group r epresents (1) the difference between (a) the nominal value of the share capital and the existing balances on the share premium account of a subsidiary acquired; and (b) the nominal value of the shares issued by the Company and the release and waiver of the amount owed by the then holding company of the subsidiary to the Company in exchange thereof; and (2) the release and waiver of the amount owed by the Company to its immediate holding company.

(b) The contributed surplus of the Company represents (1) the difference between (a) the consolidated shareholders’ funds of the subsidiaries and (b) the nominal value of the Company’s shares issued and the release and waiver of the amount owed by the then holding company of the subsidiary to the Company for the acquisition at the time of the Reorganisation; and (2) the release and waiver of the amount owed by the Company to its immediate holding company. Under the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda, contributed surplus is distributable to shareholders, subject to the condition that the Company cannot declare or pay a dividend, or make a distribution out of contributed surplus if (i) it is, or would after the payment be, unable to pay its liabilities as they become due, or (ii) the realisable value of its assets would thereby be less than the aggregate of its liabilities and its issued share capital and share premium account.

(c) Distributable reserves of the Company at 30th June 2004 amounted to HK$8,343,246 (2003: Nil).

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20 DEFERRED TAXATION

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for tax losses carried for ward to the extent that realisation of the related tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable. The Group has unrecognised tax losses as at 30th June 2004 of HK$6,507,880 (2003: Nil). To carry forward against future taxable income. The tax losses will expire according to the prevailing tax laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates.

21 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(a) Reconciliation of operating loss before taxation to cash outflow from operating activities

For the period from For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Operating loss (6,587,285)
Depreciation of fixed assets 382,630
Amortisation of goodwill 43,881
Amortisation of intangible assets 705,763
Interest income (3,130)
Operating loss before working capital changes (5,458,141)
Decrease/(increase) in the amount due from the
immediate holding company 5,506,380 (6,380)
Increase in inventories (3,993,514)
Increase in trade receivables, other receivables, deposits
and prepayments (3,263,439)
Increase in trade payables, other payables,
accruals and deposits received 5,529,242
Net cash outflow generated from operating activities (1,679,472) (6,380)

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21 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (Continued)

(b) Acquisition of the Business

Acquisition of the Business
Year ended
30th June 2004
HK$
Net assets acquired
Fixed assets 22,844
Trade receivables 2,199,840
Trade payables (26,451)
Deferred revenue (224,050)
1,972,183
Satisfied by
Allotment of shares in a subsidiary (note) 132,019
Cash 1,840,164
1,972,183

Note: On 23rd December 2003, an aggregate of 820 shares of US$1.00 each in MegaInfo Limited were allotted and issued, credited as fully paid, to VHL as part of the consideration for VHL to effect the inter-group transfers with effect from 1st July 2003 as set out in note 1(a)(i). Accordingly, HK$6,380 and HK$125,639 have been credited as share capital and share premium of MegaInfo Limited respectively.

The cash flow effects of the acquisition are presented in the consolidated cash flow statement to the accounts.

Analysis of the net cash outflow in respect of the acquisition of the Business:

Year ended
30th June 2004
HK$
Cash consideration (1,840,164)
Bank balances and cash on hand acquired
Net cash outflow in respect of the acquisition of the Business (1,840,164)

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(c) Acquisition of subsidiaries
Year ended
30th June 2004
HK$
Net assets acquired
Fixed assets 78,516
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments 59,302
Bank balances and cash 283,896
Other payables and accruals (879)
Amount due to a related company (5,917)
414,918
Goodwill 585,082
1,000,000
Satisfied by
Cash 1,000,000
The subsidiaries acquired during the year incurred HK$1,807,194 as part of the Group’s net
operating cash outflow and paid HK$280,374 in respect of investing activities.
Analysis of the net cash outflow in respect of the acquisition of subsidiaries:
Year ended
30th June 2004
HK$
Cash consideration (1,000,000)
Bank balances and cash on hand acquired 283,896
Net cash outflow in respect of the acquisition of subsidiaries (716,104)

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  • (d) Major non-cash transactions

  • (i) The share capital arising from the transactions as described in notes 18(a) and 18(b) is deemed to have been in issue throughout the accounting year/period presented in these accounts in accordance with the basis of preparation as set out in note 1(a)(i).

  • (ii) Prior to listing of shares of the Company on 19th January 2004, VHL agreed to waive HK$5,500,000 owed by the Company to VHL as a capital contribution.

  • (iii) On 23rd December 2003, MegaInfo Limited allotted and issued an aggregate of 360 shares of US$1.00 each to Gofull as a consideration of HK$11,000,000 for the purchase of Tianxin Software licence. Accordingly, HK$2,800 and HK$10,997,200 have been credited as share capital and share premium of MegaInfo Limited respectively.

  • (iv) On 19th January 2004, 401,625,000 shares of HK$0.01 each were issued at par as fully paid to the shareholders whose names appeared on the register of members of the Company on 30th December 2003 by debiting an amount of HK$4,016,250 of the share premium account of the Company arising from the new issue.

22 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

At 30th June, the Group had future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases in respect of buildings as follows:

Within one year
In the second to fifth year inclusive
2004
HK$
268,719

268,719
2003
HK$ 341,616
170,808
512,424

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23 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Significant related party transactions, which were carried out in the normal course of the Group’s business are as follows:

For the period from
Year ended 10th December 2002
30th June 2004 to 30th June 2003
HK$ HK$
Software development fees payable to
MET Electronic Technology Company, Limited
(“MET”) (note (a)) 480,000
Purchases from Zetronic Communications
(Macau) Limited (note (b)) 16,398
Rental expenses payable to Vodatel Services and
Consultant Limited (“VSCL”) for the use
of office premises (note (c))
  • (a) During the year, software development fees have been paid to MET, the beneficial interest of which is held by Mr. Kuok Cheong lan. There are no transactions between MET and the Group after the appointment of Mr. Kuok Cheong Ian as a director since 16th December 2003.

  • (b) During the year, there are sales transactions conducted between a subsidiary of the Company and Zetronic Communications (Macau) Limited, a company incorporated in Macao , the interest of which is held as to 99% by Mr. José Manuel dos Santos and 1% by the spouse of Mr. José Manuel dos Santos.

  • (c) During the year, VSCL, in which Mr. José Manuel dos Santos has a 90% beneficial interest, permits the Group to use its Macao office premises. VSCL has waived the Group rental payment with effect from 1st July 2003.

The directors are of the opinion that the transactions as described in (a) and (b) above, have been entered into and carried out in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group on an arm’s length basis, on normal commercial terms, are fair and reasonable and in the interest of the shareholders of the Company as a whole.

The directors are also of the opinion that the transaction as described in (c) above was on terms better than normal commercial terms to the Group and is fair and reasonable and in the interest of so far as the shareholders of the Company as a whole.

24 ULTIMATE HOLDING COMPANY

The directors regard Vodatel Networks Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Bermuda, as being the ultimate holding company.

25 APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS

The accounts were approved by the board of directors on 23rd September 2004.

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DEFINITIONS 65

“Board” the board of Directors “Company” MegaInfo Holdings Limited

  • “CPPCC” Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference

  • “Director(s)” the director(s) of the Company

“ECM” the Effective Communication Management solution “Exchange” The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability

  • “GEM” the Growth Enterprise Market of the Exchange

  • “GEM Listing Rules” the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM

  • “Group” the Company and its subsidiaries

  • “Hong Kong” the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

“HK$” Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong
“IACM” Instituto para os Assuntos Cívicos e Municipais, the civil and municipal
affairs department of the Government of Macao
“Macao” the Macao Special Administration Region of the People’s Republic of China
“Main Board” the stock market operated by the Exchange prior to the establishment of
GEM (excluding the options market) and which stock market continues to be
operated by the Exchange in parallel with GEM. For the avoidance of
doubt the Main Board excludes GEM
“MDL” Mega Datatech Limited, incorporated in Macao with limited liability and a
fellow subsidiary of the Company
“MET” MET Electronic Technology Company Limited, incorporated in Macao with
limited liability

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“OCR” the Optical Character Recognition
“PRC” the People’s Republic of China, but for the purposes of this report and for
geographical reference only, excludes Taiwan, Macao and Hong Kong
“SFO” the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the laws of Hong Kong)
“Share(s)” the ordinary shares of the Company of HK$0.10 each
“United Kingdom” the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
“USA” the United States of America
“VHL” Vodatel Holdings Limited, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with
limited liability and a fellow subsidiary of the Company
“VNHL” Vodatel Networks Holdings Limited, incorporated in Bermuda with limited
liability, the ultimate holding company of the Company and whose shares
are listed on GEM
“VNHL Share(s)” the ordinary shares of VNHL of HK$0.01 each
“VSCL” Vodatel Services and Consultant Limited, incorporated in Macao with limited
liability
“Zetronic” Zetronic Communications (Macau) Limited, incorporated in Macao with limited
liability

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