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Keymed Biosciences Inc. Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2009

Jul 13, 2009

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult your stockbroker or other registered dealer in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.

If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Suga International Holdings Limited, you should at once hand this circular to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, stockbroker or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or the transferee.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular.

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SUGA INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 信佳國際集團有限公司

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 912)

MAJOR TRANSACTION – ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY

14 July 2009

CONTENTS

Page
**DEFINITIONS **
1
LETTER FROM THE BOARD
3
APPENDIX I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
8
APPENDIX II – VALUATION REPORT OF THE PROPERTY
89
APPENDIX III – GENERAL INFORMATION
94
  • i -

DEFINITIONS

In this circular, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the following meanings:

“Acquisition” the proposed acquisition of the Property by the Purchaser from
the Vendor pursuant to the terms of the Memorandum
“Announcement” announcement of the Company dated 1 June 2009 in relation to
the Acquisition
“associate(s)” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules
“Board” the board of Directors
“Company” Suga International Holdings Limited, a company incorporated
in Bermuda with limited liability, the securities of which are
listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (Stock Code:
912)
“connected person(s)” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules
“Directors” the directors of the Company
“Formal Agreement” a formal agreement for sale and purchase to be signed between
the Purchaser and the Vendor in relation to the Property
“Group” the Company and its subsidiaries
“Hong Kong” the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s
Republic of China
“Latest Practicable Date” 10 July 2009, being the latest practicable date prior to the
printing of this circular for ascertaining certain information in
this circular
“Listing Rules” Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange
of Hong Kong Limited
“Memorandum” the memorandum for sale dated 29 May 2009 entered into
between the Purchaser as purchaser and the Vendor as vendor
in relation to the Property
“Mr. Ng” Mr. NG Chi Ho, the Chairman of the Group and an executive
Director
  • 1 -

DEFINITIONS

“Property” 22nd Floor, Tower B, No. 1 Wang Kwong Road, Kowloon Bay,
Kowloon (NKIL 5925 RP), including car parks No. P48, P64,
P65 and P66 on the 2nd Floor
“Purchaser” On Million Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong and
a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as at the date of the
Latest Practicable Date
“SFO” Securities and Futures Ordinance, Chapter 571 of the Laws of
Hong Kong
“Share(s)” ordinary share(s) of nominal value of HK$0.10 each in the
capital of the Company
“Shareholder(s)” holder(s) of the Shares
“Stock Exchange” The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
“Vendor” Wealthy Star Development Limited, a company incorporated in
Hong Kong
“HK$” Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong
“%” per cent.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

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SUGA INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 信佳國際集團有限公司

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 912)

Executive Directors: Mr. NG Chi Ho (Chairman) Mr. MA Fung On (Deputy Chairman) Mr. WONG Wai Lik, Lamson

Independent Non-executive Directors: Prof. WONG Sook Leung, Joshua Mr. LEUNG Yu Ming, Steven Mr. CHAN Kit Wang

Registered Office: Clarendon House 2 Church Street Hamilton HM 11 Bermuda

Head Office and principal place of business: Units 1904-7 19th Floor Chevalier Commercial Centre 8 Wang Hoi Road Kowloon Bay Kowloon Hong Kong 14 July 2009

To the Shareholders

Dear Sir or Madam,

MAJOR TRANSACTION – ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY

Reference is made to the Announcement in which the Board announced that on 29 May 2009, the Purchaser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into the Memorandum with the Vendor, pursuant to which the Purchaser had agreed to purchase, and the Vendor had agreed to sell, the Property at a consideration of HK$49,627,300.

The purpose of this circular is to provide the Shareholders with further information in relation to the Acquisition. Details of the Acquisition and the Memorandum are as follows:

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

THE ACQUISITION AND THE MEMORANDUM

Date: 29 May 2009 Parties: Purchaser: On Million Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date Vendor: Wealthy Star Development Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong

To the best of the Directors’ knowledge, information and belief having made all reasonable enquiries, the Vendor and its ultimate beneficial owners are third parties independent of the Company and its connected persons.

Property: 22nd Floor, Tower B, No. 1 Wang Kwong Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon (NKIL 5925 RP), including car parks No. P48, P64, P65 and P66 on the 2nd Floor

Consideration: The consideration of HK$49,627,300 for the Acquisition has been arrived at after arm’s length negotiations between the Purchaser and the Vendor with reference to the prevailing market value of comparable properties in the vicinity. No independent valuation of the Property was carried out by the Group.

Payment terms: Pursuant to the terms of the Memorandum, the consideration for the Acquisition shall be payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor in the following manner:

  • (1) an initial deposit of HK$2,481,365 was paid to the Vendor by the Purchaser on 29 May 2009 upon signing of the Memorandum;

  • (2) a sum of HK$7,444,095 as further deposit shall be paid to the Vendor by the Purchaser on or before 15 July 2009 upon signing of the Formal Agreement; and

  • (3) a sum of HK$39,701,840 as balance of consideration shall be paid to the Vendor by the Purchaser within 14 days of notice of completion of the construction of the Property issued by the Vendor.

The Group currently intends to finance the consideration for the Acquisition partially by internal resources of the Group and partially by bank borrowing.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

  • Condition precedent:

The purchase of the Property and the signing of the Formal Agreement are conditional upon the passing by the Shareholders of a resolution approving the Formal Agreement and the transaction contemplated thereunder in accordance with the Listing Rules on or before 15 July 2009. In the event of non-fulfillment of the aforesaid condition on or before 15 July 2009, the Vendor shall be entitled to re-sell the Property to other party and to charge the Purchaser a sum equal to 3% of the consideration for arranging reservation of the Property under the Memorandum. In such event, the sale and purchase of the Property shall be cancelled and all deposits paid less an amount of 3% of the consideration shall be refunded to the Purchaser without interest or compensation whereupon the Memorandum shall be null and void and neither party shall have any claim against the other. The Purchaser will notify the Vendor in writing as soon as reasonably practicable the fulfillment of the aforesaid condition.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Company has obtained a written certificate from Mr. Ng, Superior View Inc. and Billion Linkage Limited to approve the Acquisition in lieu of a general meeting pursuant to Rule 14.44 of the Listing Rules. Details of the aforesaid shareholders are set out under the paragraph headed “Listing Rules Implications” below.

  • Formal

  • The principal terms of the Formal Agreement are expected to be substantially

  • Agreement: the same as those contained in the Memorandum. In particular, the consideration for the Acquisition will remain unchanged in the Formal Agreement. The Company will re-comply with the requirements of the Listing Rules if the principal terms of the Formal Agreement are different from those disclosed in this circular.

The Purchaser currently intends to enter into the Formal Agreement with the Vendor on or before 15 July 2009.

INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

The Company is a company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability, the securities of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange.

The principal business activity of the Company is investment holding. The principal business activities of its subsidiaries are the research and development, manufacture and sale of electronic products.

The Purchaser is a company incorporated in Hong Kong and its principal business activity is investment holding. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

INFORMATION ON THE PROPERTY AND THE VENDOR

The Directors are informed that:

The Vendor is a company incorporated in Hong Kong and its principal business activity is property development.

The Property is situated at the 22nd Floor of a new property development project named “No. 1 Wang Kwong Road” located in Kowloon Bay, Kowloon (“ New Project ”). The New Project is a commercial and office complex, which planned usage includes commercial, office and shop. The gross area of the Property is 12,895 square feet. Construction of the New Project is expected to be completed by the end of 2009. The Group currently intends to move into the Property as its office during the first quarter of 2010.

REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE ACQUISITION

The Group is currently leasing Units 1904-1907 and Unit 1915, Chevalier Commercial Centre, 8 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon as its office and the lease is subject to rental review. The Group currently intends to use the Property as its office and thus, it will no longer be affected by any rental review in the future.

The Directors, including the independent non-executive Directors, consider that the terms of the Memorandum are on normal commercial terms and are fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, should a physical meeting be required to be held, the Board would recommend the Shareholders to vote in favour of the ordinary resolution to be proposed at the meeting to approve the Memorandum and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

FINANCIAL EFFECTS ON THE COMPANY

On the assumption that the Acquisition will be completed on 31 December 2009 and that 60% of the consideration would be financed by bank loans, the Acquisition would result in an increase in consolidated total assets of approximately HK$27,615,000 and increase in consolidated total liabilities of approximately HK$29,776,000. As the Company intends to use the Property as its office and thus no rental income will be generated from the Property, the transaction should not have any material impact on the earnings of the Group.

LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS

As the applicable percentage ratios exceed 25% but less than 100%, the Acquisition constitutes a major transaction for the Company under Rule 14.06(3) of the Listing Rules and is therefore subject to the notification, announcement and shareholders’ approval requirements under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Under Rule 14.44 of the Listing Rules, Shareholders’ approval for the Acquisition may be obtained by way of written Shareholders’ approval in lieu of holding a general meeting if (a) no Shareholder is required to abstain from voting if the Company were to convene a general meeting for the approval of the Acquisition; and (b) written Shareholder’s approval has been obtained from a Shareholder or a closely allied group of Shareholders who together hold more than 50% in nominal value of the issued share capital of the Company giving the right to attend and vote at that general meeting to approve the Acquisition.

The Directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, information and belief after having made all reasonable enquiries, the Vendor and its shareholders are third parties independent of the Company and its connected persons and therefore no Shareholder is required to abstain from voting if the Company were to convene a general meeting for the approval of the Acquisition. Mr. Ng, Superior View Inc. (the entire issued shares of which are ultimately held by Fidelitycorp Limited as the trustee of the C.H. Family Trust, the beneficiaries of which are the family members of Mr. Ng) and Billion Linkage Limited (the entire issued shares of which are held by Mr. Ng and his spouse in equal share), who have no interest in the Acquisition other than their interests as Shareholders holding 4,000,000 Shares, 100,000,000 Shares and 39,608,000 Shares respectively, representing an aggregate of approximately 62.21% of the issued share capital of the Company as at 29 May 2009, have given a written certificate to the Company to approve the Acquisition in lieu of a general meeting pursuant to Rule 14.44 of the Listing Rules. Therefore, no general meeting of the Company for the approval of the Acquisition will be held.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Your attention is also drawn to the additional information set out in the appendices to this circular.

Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of the Board NG Chi Ho Chairman

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the consolidated results of the Group for each of the years ended 31 March 2006, 2007 and 2008 and for each of the six months ended 30 September 2007 and 2008, and the consolidated balance sheets as at 31 March 2006, 2007 and 2008 and 30 September 2008.

The consolidated result of the Group for each of the years ended 31 March 2007 and 2008 and the consolidated balance sheets as at 31 March 2007 and 2008 were extracted from annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2008. The consolidated balance sheet as at 31 March 2006 was extracted from the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2006. The consolidated results of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2007 and 2008 and the consolidated balance sheet as at 30 September 2008 were extracted from the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2008.

Consolidated Income Statements

For the six months ended
For the year
For the six months ended
For the year
For the six months ended
For the year
For the six months ended
For the year
For the six months ended
For the year
For the six months ended
For the year
For the six months ended
For the year
ended ended
30 September 31 March
2008
2007
2008 2007 2006
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Revenue 409,225
343,254
707,711 696,346 771,968
Cost of sales (358,318 )
(298,244 )
(614,878 ) (606,304 ) (685,992)
Gross profit 50,907
45,010
92,833 90,042 85,976
Other income 222
86
336 465 1,027
Distribution and
selling expenses (9,734 )
(9,226 )
(15,512 ) (15,558 ) (18,498 )
General and administrative
expenses (25,341 )
(24,350 )
(53,425 ) (54,268 ) (53,936)
16,054
11,520
24,232 20,681 14,569
Finance income 353
157
621 1,205 329
Finance costs (1,154 )
(1,540 )
(3,226 ) (6,866 ) (9,207)
Finance costs – net (801 )
(1,383 )
(2,605 ) (5,661 ) (8,878 )
Share of loss and impairment
of an associate
(2,260)
Profit before income tax 15,253
10,137
21,627 15,020 3,431
Income tax expense (2,115 )
(409 )
(940 ) (2,967 ) (2,082)
Profit for the period/year 13,138
9,728
20,687 12,053 1,349
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APPENDIX I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

For the six months ended
For the year ended
For the six months ended
For the year ended
For the six months ended
For the year ended
For the six months ended
For the year ended
For the six months ended
For the year ended
For the six months ended
For the year ended
30 September 31 March
2008
2007

2008

2007
2006
HK$’000
HK$’000

HK$’000

HK$’000
HK$’000
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Attributable to:
Equity holders of
the Company 13,138
9,728

20,687

12,053
1,349
Minority interests


13,138
9,728

20,687

12,053
1,349
Earnings per share for profit
attributable to the equity
holders of the Company
– Basic (HK cents) 5.69
4.22

8.97

5.29
0.60
– Diluted (HK cents) 5.67
4.17

8.85

5.25
0.60
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

Consolidated Balance Sheet

As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
64,989
Land use rights
4,465
Goodwill
1,059
Interest in an associate

Interest in a jointly
controlled entity

Deferred tax assets
2,190
Trade and other receivables
4,719
77,422
Current assets
Inventories
138,455
Trade and other receivables
116,105
Tax recoverable
1,462
Amount due from a jointly
controlled entity
23,121
Derivative financial instruments

Cash and cash equivalents
75,644
354,787
Total assets
432,209
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
108,602
Income tax payables
15,115
Bank borrowings
14,326
Finance lease liabilities
83
Bank advances for
factored receivables
6,047
Derivative financial
instruments
1,417
145,590
As at 31 March
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
65,195
78,028
4,458
4,443
1,059
1,059




3,106
3,063


73,818
86,593
139,664
130,210
104,565
119,902
1,293
577
16,141

1,040

64,868
45,099
327,571
295,788
401,389
382,381
80,186
76,058
14,266
13,243
19,404
41,658
81
77
6,777
8,602
1,875

122,589
139,638
2006
HK$’000
94,115
4,505
1,059


3,489
103,168
164,695
169,531
1,037


62,899
398,162
501,330
105,772
11,250
155,300
946
5,019
278,287
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(unaudited)
Non-current liabilities
Long term bank borrowings
7,273
Finance lease liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities
2,880
10,153
Total liabilities
155,743
EQUITY
Capital and reserve
attributable to the equity
holders of the Company
Share capital
23,084
Other reserves
96,040
Retained earnings
– Proposed dividend
4,617
– Others
152,725
276,466
Minority interests

Total equity
276,466
Total equity and liabilities
432,209
Net current assets
209,197
Total assets less
current liabilities
286,619
As at 31 March
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
10,909

42
123
2,853
3,902
13,804
4,025
136,393
143,663
23,084
22,994
90,783
78,442
6,925
4,609
144,204
132,673
264,996
238,718


264,996
238,718
401,389
382,381
204,982
156,150
278,800
242,743
2006
HK$’000

200
3,986
4,186
282,473
22,794
69,879

126,184
218,857
218,857
501,330
119,875
223,043
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

2. UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GROUP FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2008

(Terms defined herein apply to this appendix only)

The following financial information is extracted from the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2008 together with the unaudited comparative figures for the corresponding period in 2007.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheet

Note
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
5
Land use rights
6
Goodwill
7
Interest in an associate
8
Interest in a jointly controlled entity
9
Deferred tax assets
Trade and other receivables
10
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
10
Tax recoverable
Amounts due from
a jointly controlled entity
9
Derivative financial instruments
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
64,989
4,465
1,059


2,190
4,719
77,422
138,455
116,105
1,462
23,121

75,644
354,787
432,209
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
65,195
4,458
1,059


3,106
73,818
139,664
104,565
1,293
16,141
1,040
64,868
327,571
401,389
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

Note
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
11
Income tax payable
Bank borrowings
12
Finance lease liabilities
13
Bank advances for factored receivables
Derivative financial instruments
Non-current liabilities
Long term bank borrowings
12
Finance lease liabilities
13
Deferred tax liabilities
Total liabilities
EQUITY
Capital and reserves attributable to
the equity holders of the Company
Share capital
14
Other reserves
Retained earnings
– Proposed dividend
– Others
Total equity
Total equity and liabilities
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
108,602
15,115
14,326
83
6,047
1,417
145,590
7,273

2,880
10,153
155,743
23,084
96,040
4,617
152,725
276,466
432,209
209,197
286,619
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
80,186
14,266
19,404
81
6,777
1,875
122,589
10,909
42
2,853
13,804
136,393
23,084
90,783
6,925
144,204
264,996
401,389
204,982
278,800
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement

Note
Revenue
4
Cost of sales
15
Gross profit
Other income
Distribution and selling expenses
15
General and administrative expenses
15
Finance income
16
Finance costs
16
Finance costs – net
16
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
17
Profit for the period
Earnings per share for profit
attributable to equity holders of
the Company during the period
– Basic (HK cents)
18
– Diluted (HK cents)
18
Interim dividend
19
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
409,225
343,254
(358,318 )
(298,244)
50,907
45,010
222
86
(9,734 )
(9,226 )
(25,341 )
(24,350)
16,054
11,520
353
157
(1,154 )
(1,540)
(801 )
(1,383)
15,253
10,137
(2,115 )
(409)
13,138
9,728
5.69
4.22
5.67
4.17
4,617
2,307
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

For the six months ended 30 September 2008

As at 1 April 2008
Exchange difference
arising on translation
of the accounts of
a foreign subsidiary
Profit attributable to
the equity holders of
the Company
Total recognised income
for the period ended
30 September 2008
Dividend paid
As at 30 September 2008
Representing:
Proposed dividend
Others
Share
Share
capital premium
HK$’000
HK$’000
23,084
54,490








23,084
54,490
Unaudited Total
HK$’000
264,996
5,257
13,138
18,395
(6,925 )
276,466
Share-based
compen-
Capital
sation Exchange
reserve
reserve
reserve
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
10,591
664
25,038


5,257





5,257



10,591
664
30,295
Retained
earnings
HK$’000
151,129

13,138
13,138
(6,925 )
157,342
4,617
152,725
157,342
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

For the six months ended 30 September 2007

As at 1 April 2007
Exchange difference
arising on translation
of the accounts of
a foreign subsidiary
Profit attributable to
the equity holders of
the Company
Total recognised income
for the period ended
30 September 2007
Exercise of share options
Dividend paid
As at 30 September 2007
Representing:
Proposed dividend
Others
Share
Share
capital premium
HK$’000
HK$’000
22,994
54,187






80
269


80
269
23,074
54,456
Unaudited Total
HK$’000
238,718
4,832
9,728
14,560
349
(4,609 )
(4,260 )
249,018
Share-based
compen-
Capital
sation Exchange
reserve
reserve
reserve
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
10,591
747
12,917


4,832





4,832

73





73

10,591
674
17,749
Retained
earnings
HK$’000
137,282

9,728
9,728
73
(4,609 )
(4,536 )
142,474
2,307
140,167
142,474
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

Condensed Consolidated Interim Cash Flow Statement

Net cash generated from operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
33,330
9,226
(6,524 )
(1,356 )
(16,833 )
596
9,973
8,466
803
3,941
64,868
45,099
75,644
57,506

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Information

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Suga International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (together, “the Group”) are principally engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of electronic products. The Group has operations mainly within Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macao.

The Company was incorporated as an exempted company with limited liability in Bermuda on 28 September 2001. The address of its registered office is Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda.

The Company’s shares are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

This condensed consolidated interim financial information was approved for issue on 10 December 2008.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION

This unaudited condensed consolidated financial information for the six months ended 30 September 2008 has been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard (“HKAS”) 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”). This condensed consolidated interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2008, which have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”).

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies and method of computation used in the preparation of this unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2008, except that the following interpretations are mandatory for financial year ending 31 March 2009.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE GROUP

APPENDIX I

Interpretation relevant and applied to the Group:

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 11, “HKFRS 2 – Group and Treasury Share Transactions”, provides guidance on whether share-based transactions involving treasury shares or involving group entities (for example, options over a parent’s shares) should be accounted for as equity-settled or cash-settled share-based payment transactions in the stand-alone financial statements of the parent and group companies. This interpretation does not have an impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements. The impact on the stand-alone financial statements of the parent will be disclosed in the financial statements of the Company for the year ending 31 March 2009.

Interpretations not relevant to the Group:

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 12, “Service Concession Arrangements”.

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 14, “HKAS 19 – The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction”.

The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been issued but are not effective for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2008 and have not been early adopted by the Group:

  • HKAS 1 (Revised), “Presentation of Financial Statements”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. The Group will apply HKAS 1 (revised) from 1 April 2009.

  • HKAS 23 (Revised), “Borrowing Costs”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. The Group will apply HKAS 23 (Revised) from 1 April 2009 but it is currently not applicable to the Group as there are no qualifying assets.

  • HKAS 27 (Revised), “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009. The Group will apply HKAS 27 (Revised) from 1 April 2010.

  • HKAS 32 (Amendment), “Financial Instruments: Presentation”, and consequential amendments to HKAS 1, “Presentation of financial statements – Puttable Financial Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. The Group will apply HKAS 32 and HKAS 1 amendments from 1 April 2009, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Group’s financial statements.

  • HKAS 39 (Amendment), “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”, permits reclassification of certain financial assets out of the held-for-trading and available-for-sale categories if specified conditions are met. The related amendment to HKFRS 7, “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”, introduces disclosure requirements with respect to financial assets reclassified out of the held-for-trading and available-for- sale categories. The amendments are effective prospectively from 1 July 2008. These amendments do not have any impact on the Group’s financial statements, as the Group has not reclassified any financial assets.

  • HKFRS 1 (Amendment), “First-time Adoption of Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards” and HKAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. The Group will apply HKFRS 1 (Amendment) and HKAS 27 (Amendment) prospectively from 1 April 2009.

  • HKFRS 2 (Amendment), “Share-based Payment – Vesting Conditions and Cancellations”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. The Group will apply HKFRS 2 (Amendment) from 1 April 2009, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Group’s financial statements.

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APPENDIX I

  • HKFRS 3 (Revised), “Business Combinations” and consequential amendments to HKAS 27, “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, HKAS 28, “Investments in Associates” and HKAS 31, “Interests in Joint Ventures”, effective prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after 1 July 2009. The Group will apply HKFRS 3 (Revised) and consequential amendments to HKAS 27, HKAS 28 and HKAS 31 from 1 April 2010.

  • HKFRS 8, “Operating Segments”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. HKFRS 8 replaces HKAS 14, “Segment Reporting”, and requires a “management approach” under which segment information is presented on the same basis as that used for internal reporting purposes. The Group will apply HKFRS 8 from 1 April 2009. The expected impact is still being assessed in detail by management.

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 13, “Customer Loyalty Programmes”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008. HK(IFRIC)-Int 13 is not relevant to the Group’s operations because none of the Group’s companies operate any loyalty programmes.

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 15, “Agreement for the Construction of Real Estate”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. It is not relevant to the Group.

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 16, “Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation”, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 October 2008. It is not relevant to the Group.

  • Improvements to HKFRS which include amendments to a number of standards, effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. Management is assessing the effect of all the amendments on the Group’s financial statements.

4. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

(a) Primary reporting format – business segments

Total segment revenue
Segment results
Other income
Finance income
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Profit for the period
Six months ended 30 September 2008
Consumer
electronic
Tele-
products and
communication
other products
products
Total
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
342,683
66,542
409,225
13,916
1,916
15,832
222
353
(1,154 )
(2,115 )
13,138
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APPENDIX I

Total segment revenue
Segment results
Other income
Finance income
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Profit for the period
Six months ended 30 September 2007
Consumer
electronic
Tele-
products and
communication
other products
products
Total
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
268,111
75,143
343,254
10,502
932
11,434
86
157
(1,540 )
(409 )
9,728
Six months ended 30 September 2007
Consumer
electronic
Tele-
products and
communication
other products
products
Total
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
268,111
75,143
343,254
10,502
932
11,434
86
157
(1,540 )
(409 )
9,728
11,434
86
157
(1,540 )
(409 )
9,728

(b) Secondary reporting format – geographical segments

The United States
of America
Asian Pacific
Region (excluding
Mainland China)
Europe
Mainland China
Six months ended 30 September
2008
2007
Segment
Segment
Revenue
results
Revenue
results
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
149,002
12,296
124,601
9,459
123,810
884
136,810
838
120,546
1,965
65,134
1,034
15,867
687
16,709
103
409,225
15,832
343,254
11,434
Six months ended 30 September
2008
2007
Segment
Segment
Revenue
results
Revenue
results
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
149,002
12,296
124,601
9,459
123,810
884
136,810
838
120,546
1,965
65,134
1,034
15,867
687
16,709
103
409,225
15,832
343,254
11,434
11,434
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APPENDIX I

5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EqUIPMENT

Six months ended 30 September 2008
Opening net book amount as at 1 April 2008
Additions
Exchange differences
Depreciation
Closing net book amount as at 30 September 2008
Six months ended 30 September 2007
Opening net book amount as at 1 April 2007
Additions
Exchange differences
Depreciation
Closing net book amount as at 30 September 2007
LAND USE RIGHTS
Six months ended 30 September 2008
Opening net book amount as at 1 April 2008
Amortisation
Exchange differences
Closing net book amount as at 30 September 2008
Six months ended 30 September 2007
Opening net book amount as at 1 April 2007
Amortisation
Exchange differences
Closing net book amount as at 30 September 2007
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
65,195
6,930
1,088
(8,224 )
64,989
78,028
1,513
1,093
(10,294 )
70,340
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
4,458
(66 )
73
4,465
4,443
(64 )
58
4,437

6. LAND USE RIGHTS

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APPENDIX I

7. GOODwILL

Movements of goodwill during the period are as follows:

Six months ended 30 September 2007
Net book amount as at 1 April and 30 September 2007
At 30 September 2007
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount
Six months ended 30 September 2008
Net book amount as at 1 April and 30 September 2008
At 30 September 2008
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
1,059
1,059
1,059
1,059
1,059
1,059

8. INTEREST IN AN ASSOCIATE

As at As at
30 September 31 March
2008 2008
HK$’000 HK$’000
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Share of net assets

The Group’s share of net assets of the associate represents the Group’s cost of investment plus its share of results and reserves in the associate. Under the equity method of accounting, the Group’s share of losses of the associate is restricted to the cost of investment. As at 30 September 2008, the Group’s share of loss of the associate exceeded its cost of investment. Accordingly, the share of net assets of the associate is reported at nil value.

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APPENDIX I

9. INTEREST IN A jOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITY

Share of net assets_(Note (a))
Amount due from a jointly controlled entity
(Note (b))_
Less: provision for impairment
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)

23,166
(45 )
23,121
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
16,186
(45 )
16,141

Notes:

  • (a) The Group’s share of net assets of the jointly controlled entity represents the Group’s cost of investment plus its share of results and reserves in the jointly controlled entity. Under the equity method of accounting, the Group’s share of losses of the jointly controlled entity is restricted to the cost of investment. As at 30 September 2008, the Group’s share of loss of jointly controlled entity exceeded its cost of investment. Accordingly, the share of net assets of the jointly controlled entity is reported at nil value.

  • (b) The amount due from the jointly controlled entity is unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. The carrying value of the amount due from the jointly controlled entity approximates its fair value.

The Group’s indirect interest in a jointly controlled entity, which is unlisted, is as follows:

Place of Particulars of Interest
Name incorporation issued shares held held Principal activities
Suga-AI Limited Hong Kong, 2 shares of HK$1.00 each 50% Trading of
limited liability electronic products
company

The aggregate amounts of revenues, results, assets and liabilities of the jointly controlled entity are as follows:

Financial position
Assets
Liabilities
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
13,437
13,482
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
10,723
10,768
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APPENDIX I

Operating results
Revenue
Loss for the period
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
57,039


Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
57,039


There are no contingent liabilities relating to the Group’s interest in the jointly controlled entity, and no contingent liabilities exist in the jointly controlled entity itself.

As at 30 September 2008, accumulated losses of the jointly controlled entity not recognised by the Group amounted to HK$40,000 (31 March 2008: HK$40,000).

10. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIvABLES

Trade receivables
Less: Provision for impairment
Trade receivables, net
Prepayments
Rental and other deposits
Value added tax receivables
Others
Less: non-currnet portion
Current portion
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
117,777
(7,385 )
110,392
1,234
1,157
6,283
1,758
120,824
(4,719 )
116,105
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
98,038
(10,156 )
87,882
2,105
7,432
6,612
634
104,565
104,565

The carrying value of the Group’s trade and other receivables approximates their fair value.

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APPENDIX I

The ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:

0 to 30 days
31 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 180 days
Over 180 days
Less: Provision for impairment
Trade receivables, net
Less: non-current portion
Current portion of trade receivables
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
103,141
635
183
465
13,353
117,777
(7,385 )
110,392
(4,719 )
105,673
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
63,696
6,220
6,790
9,896
11,436
98,038
(10,156 )
87,882
87,882

At 30 September 2008, a subsidiary of the Company had factored trade receivables of approximately HK$6,047,000 (31 March 2008: HK$6,777,000) (the “Factored Receivables”) to banks for cash under certain receivables purchase agreements. As the subsidiary of the Company still retained the risks and rewards associated with the default and delay in payment by the customers, the financial asset derecognition conditions as stipulated in HKAS 39 have not been fulfilled. Accordingly, the proceeds from the factoring of trade receivables have been accounted for as the Group’s liabilities and included in “Bank advances for factored receivables”.

11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

0 to 30 days
31 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 180 days
Over 180 days
Trade payables
Salaries and staff welfare payable
Accrued expense
Others
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
84,652
5,959
3,610
1,941
1,137
97,299
5,926
2,932
2,445
108,602
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
55,082
6,108
1,963
4,882
2,566
70,601
4,871
2,816
1,898
80,186
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APPENDIX I

12. BANk BORROwINGS

Non-current
Long term bank borrowings
Less: Current portion of long-term bank borrowings
Current
Trust receipt bank loans
Other bank borrowings
Total borrowings
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
14,546
(7,273 )
7,273
7,053
7,273
14,326
21,599
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
18,182
(7,273 )
10,909
12,131
7,273
19,404
30,313

The maturity of borrowings is as follows:

Within one year
In the second year
In the third year
Trust receipt
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
7,053


7,053
bank loans
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
12,131


12,131
Bank borrowings
As at
As at
30 September
31 March
2008
2008
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
7,273
7,273
7,273
7,273

3,636
14,546
18,182
Total
As at
As at
30 September
31 March
2008
2008
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
14,326
19,404
7,273
7,273

3,636
21,599
30,313
Total
As at
As at
30 September
31 March
2008
2008
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
14,326
19,404
7,273
7,273

3,636
21,599
30,313
30,313

At 30 September 2008, the Group has aggregate banking facilities of approximately HK$448,025,000 (As at 31 March 2008: HK$438,704,000) for overdrafts, loans and trade financing.

Unused facilities at the same date amounted to approximately HK$380,297,000 (As at 31 March 2008: HK$354,494,000). Certain of these facilities are secured by:

  • (a) certain inventories held under trust receipts bank loans arrangements.

  • (b) corporate guarantee provided by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.

In addition to the above, the Group has agreed to comply with certain restrictive financial covenants imposed by certain banks.

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APPENDIX I

13. FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES

At 30 September 2008, the Group’s finance lease liabilities were repayable as follows:

Within one year
In the second to fifth year
Less: future finance charges on finance leases
Less: current portion
The present value of finance lease liabilities is as follows:
Within one year
In the second to fifth year
14.
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised – ordinary shares of HK$0.1 each
Issued and fully paid – ordinary shares of HK$0.1 each
At 1 April 2007
Issue of shares upon exercise of share options
At 31 March 2008, 1 April 2008 and 30 September 2008
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
85

85
(2 )
83
(83 )

As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
83

83
Number of
shares
’000
(Unaudited)
2,000,000
229,940
900
230,840
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
85
42
127
(4 )
123
(81 )
42
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
81
42
123
Nominal
value
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
200,000
22,994
90
23,084
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APPENDIX I

15. EXPENSES BY NATURE

Expenses included in cost of sales, distribution and selling expenses and general and administrative expenses are analysed as follows:

Cost of inventories
Staff costs, including directors’ emoluments
Depreciation of property, machinery and equipment
– owned assets
– assets held under finance leases
Amortisation of land use rights
Provision for impairment of trade receivables
(Written back of provision for)/provision for
obsolete and slow-moving inventories
Fair value loss on derivative instruments
Research and development cost
Other expenses
Total cost of sales, distribution and selling expenses
and general and administrative expenses
FINANCE INCOME AND FINANCE COSTS
Interest on:
– bank borrowings wholly repayable within five years
– finance leases liabilities
Finance costs
Finance income
Finance costs – net
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
315,237
264,617
41,248
33,482
8,182
10,252
42
42
66
64
29
369
(104 )
16
582

1,486
987
26,625
21,991
393,393
331,820
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(1,152 )
(1,536 )
(2 )
(4 )
(1,154 )
(1,540 )
353
157
(801 )
(1,383 )

16. FINANCE INCOME AND FINANCE COSTS

17. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 16.5% (2007: 17.5%) on the estimated assessable profit for the period. Taxation on overseas profits has been calculated on the estimated assessable profit for the period at the rates of taxation prevailing in the countries in which the Group operates.

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APPENDIX I

Current income tax
– Hong Kong profits tax
– Income tax outside Hong Kong
Deferred income tax relating to the origination and
reversal of temporary differences
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
645
492
528
110
1,173
602
942
(193 )
2,115
409
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
645
492
528
110
1,173
602
942
(193 )
2,115
409
602
(193 )
409

18. EARNINGS PER SHARE

(a) Basic

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.

Profit attributable to equity holders of
the Company_(HK$’000)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue
(’000)
Basic earnings per share
(HK cents)_
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
13,138
9,728
230,840
230,444
5.69
4.22
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
13,138
9,728
230,840
230,444
5.69
4.22
230,444
4.22

(b) Diluted

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding assuming conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Company has one category of dilutive potential ordinary shares which is the share options granted to employees. For the share options, a calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average annual market price of the Company’s shares) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options.

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APPENDIX I

Profit attributable to equity holders of
the Company_(HK$’000)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue
(’000)
Adjustments for share options
(’000)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for diluted earnings per share
(’000)
Diluted earnings per share
(HK cents)_
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
13,138
9,728
230,840
230,444
995
2,827
231,835
233,271
5.67
4.17
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
13,138
9,728
230,840
230,444
995
2,827
231,835
233,271
5.67
4.17
230,444
2,827
233,271
4.17

19. INTERIM DIvIDEND

The Board has resolved to declare an interim dividend of HK2.0 cents per share (2007: HK1.0 cent) for the six months ended 30 September 2008 payable to shareholders whose names appear on the register of shareholders of the Company on 2 January 2009. The interim dividend will be paid on or before 16 January 2009.

20. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

As at 30 September 2008, the Group had future aggregate minimum lease payments in respect of rented premises under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

Not later than one year
Later than one year and not later than five years
As at
30 September
2008
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
3,598
2,719
6,317
As at
31 March
2008
HK$’000
(Audited)
1,527
774
2,301

The Company did not have any other significant commitments as at 30 September 2008 (As at 31 March 2008:

nil).

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APPENDIX I

21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) During the period, the Group has the following related party transactions:

Six months ended Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Sales of electronics products to
a jointly controlled entity 97,336
Management fee received from
a jointly controlled entity 90
Management fee paid to
a jointly controlled entity 46

Note:

In the opinion of the Directors, the above transactions were carried out in the normal course of the Group’s business, and conducted at terms mutually agreed by the respective parties.

(b) key management compensation

Salaries and other short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
4,141
3,966
257
240
4,398
4,206
Six months ended
30 September
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
4,141
3,966
257
240
4,398
4,206
4,206
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APPENDIX I

3. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE GROUP FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

(Terms defined herein apply to this appendix only)

The following financial information is the relevant information extracted from the audited financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2008 as published in the 2008 annual report of the Company.

Balance Sheets

As at 31 March 2008

Note
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
5
Land use rights
6
Goodwill
7
Investment in subsidiaries
8
Interest in an associate
9
Interest in a jointly controlled
entity
10
Deferred tax assets
20
Current assets
Inventories
12
Trade and other receivables
13
Tax recoverable
Amounts due from subsidiaries
8
Amount due from a jointly
controlled entity
10
Derivative financial instruments
14
Cash and cash equivalents
15
Total assets
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
65,195
78,028
4,458
4,443
1,059
1,059






3,106
3,063
73,818
86,593
139,664
130,210
104,565
119,902
1,293
577


16,141

1,040

64,868
45,099
327,571
295,788
401,389
382,381
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000






65,072
65,072






65,072
65,072


242
193


86,382
83,892




1,346
404
87,970
84,489
153,042
149,561
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000






65,072
65,072






65,072
65,072


242
193


86,382
83,892




1,346
404
87,970
84,489
153,042
149,561
65,072

193

83,892


404
84,489
149,561
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APPENDIX I

Note
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
16
Income tax payable
Bank borrowings
17
Finance lease liabilities
18
Bank advances for factored
receivables
19
Derivative financial instruments
14
Non-current liabilities
Long term bank borrowings
17
Finance lease liabilities
18
Deferred tax liabilities
20
Total liabilities
EQUITY
Capital and reserves attributable to
the equity holders of the Company
Share capital
21
Other reserves
23
Retained earnings
23
– Proposed dividend
– Others
Minority interests
Total equity
Total equity and liabilities
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
80,186
76,058
14,266
13,243
19,404
41,658
81
77
6,777
8,602
1,875

122,589
139,638
10,909

42
123
2,853
3,902
13,804
4,025
136,393
143,663
23,084
22,994
90,783
78,442
6,925
4,609
144,204
132,673
264,996
238,718


264,996
238,718
401,389
382,381
204,982
156,150
278,800
242,743
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,619
1,431










1,619
1,431








1,619
1,431
23,084
22,994
120,026
119,806
6,925
4,609
1,388
721
151,423
148,130


151,423
148,130
153,042
149,561
86,351
83,058
151,423
148,130
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,619
1,431










1,619
1,431








1,619
1,431
23,084
22,994
120,026
119,806
6,925
4,609
1,388
721
151,423
148,130


151,423
148,130
153,042
149,561
86,351
83,058
151,423
148,130
1,431


1,431
22,994
119,806
4,609
721
148,130
148,130
149,561
83,058
148,130
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Consolidated Income Statement

For the year ended 31 March 2008

Note
Revenue
24
Cost of sales
27
Gross profit
Other income
25
Distribution and selling expenses
27
General and administrative expenses
27
Finance income
28
Finance costs
28
Finance costs – net
28
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
29
Profit for the year
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
30
Minority interests
Earnings per share for profit attributable
to the equity holders of the Company
during the year
– Basic (HK cents)
31
– Diluted (HK cents)
31
Dividends
32
2008
HK$’000
707,711
(614,878 )
92,833
336
(15,512 )
(53,425 )
24,232
621
(3,226 )
(2,605 )
21,627
(940 )
20,687
20,687

20,687
8.97
8.85
9,239
2007
HK$’000
696,346
(606,304 )
90,042
465
(15,558 )
(54,268 )
20,681
1,205
(6,866 )
(5,661 )
15,020
(2,967 )
12,053
12,053

12,053
5.29
5.25
5,749
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 March 2008

Balance at 1 April 2006
Exchange differences arising on translation of
the financial statements of foreign
subsidiaries
Profit for the year
Total recognised income for the year
ended 31 March 2007
Employee share option scheme expenses
Exercise of share options
Dividends paid
Balance at 31 March 2007
Balance at 1 April 2008
Exchange differences arising on translation of
the financial statements of foreign
subsidiaries
Profit for the year
Total recognised income for the year
ended 31 March 2008
Exercise of share options
Dividends paid
Balance at 31 March 2008
Attributable to the equity holders
Share
Other
Retained
capital
reserves
earnings
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
22,794
69,879
126,184

7,144



12,053
22,794
77,023
138,237

932

200
487
185


(1,140 )
22,994
78,442
137,282
22,994
78,442
137,282

12,121



20,687
22,994
90,563
157,969
90
220
83


(6,923 )
23,084
90,783
151,129
of the Company
Minority
interest
HK$’000














Total
HK$’000
218,857
7,144
12,053
238,054
932
872
(1,140 )
238,718
238,718
12,121
20,687
271,526
393
(6,923 )
264,996
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

For the year ended 31 March 2008

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
34
Hong Kong profits tax (paid)/refund
Mainland Chinese enterprise income
tax paid
Net cash generated from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposals of property,
plant and equipment
Interest received
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of shares upon exercise
of share options
New long-term bank loans
Repayment of long-term bank loans
New short-term bank loans
Repayment of short-term bank loans
Repayment of capital element of finance
lease obligations
(Decrease)/increase in trust receipts
bank loans
Interest paid
Dividends paid
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
2008
HK$’000
45,109
(1,162 )
(1,215 )
42,732
(4,132 )
37
621
(3,474 )
393
18,182


(28,700 )
(77 )
(827 )
(3,226 )
(6,923 )
(21,178 )
18,080
1,689
45,099
64,868
2007
HK$’000
101,048
534
(706 )
100,876
(3,842 )

1,205
(2,637 )
872

(77,291 )
53,089
(98,389 )
(946 )
8,949
(6,866 )
(1,140 )
(121,722 )
(23,483 )
5,683
62,899
45,099
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APPENDIX I

Notes to the Financial Statements

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Suga International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated as an exempted company with limited liability in Bermuda on 28 September 2001. The Company’s shares have been listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) since 18 September 2002.

The Company is an investment holding company. The Company and its subsidiaries (together, “the Group”) are principally engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of electronic products. The Group has operations mainly in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macao.

The address of the Company’s registered office is Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda.

These consolidated financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars, unless otherwise stated. These consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 22 July 2008.

2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements comprise the consolidated and company balance sheets as at 31 March 2008, the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

2.1 Basis of preparation

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”) under the historical cost convention, except that certain derivative financial instruments are stated at fair value as at the reporting date.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with HKFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements, are disclosed in Note 4.

  • (a) Standards, amendment and interpretations effective in 2007

HKFRS 7, “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”, and the complementary amendment to HKAS 1, “Presentation of financial statements – Capital disclosures”, introduces new disclosures relating to financial instruments. This Standard does not have any impact on the classification and valuation of the Group’s financial instruments, or the disclosures relating to taxation and trade and other payables.

HK(IFRIC)-Int 8, “Scope of HKFRS 2”, requires consideration of transactions involving the issuance of equity instruments, where the identifiable consideration received is less than the fair value of the equity instruments issued in order to establish whether or not they fall within the scope of HKFRS 2. This standard does not have any impact on the Group’s financial statements.

HK(IFRIC)-Int 10, “Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment”, prohibits the impairment losses recognised in an interim period on goodwill and investments in equity instruments and in financial assets carried at cost to be reversed at a subsequent balance sheet date. This standard does not have any impact on the Group’s financial statements.

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HK(IFRIC)-Int 11, “HKFRS 2 – Group and Treasury Share Transactions”, provides guidance on whether share-based transactions involving treasury shares or involving group entities (for example, options over a parent’s shares) should be accounted for as equity-settled or cash-settled share-based payment transactions in the stand-alone financial statement of the parent and group companies. This interpretation does not have an impact on the Group’s financial statements.

  • (b) Standards, amendments and interpretations effective in 2007 but not relevant

The following standards, amendments and interpretations to published standards are mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2007 but they are not relevant to the Group’s operations:

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 7, “Applying the Restatement Approach under HKAS 29, Financial Reporting in Hyper-inflationary Economies”; and

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 9, “Re-assessment of Embedded Derivatives”.

  • (c) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Group

The following standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for the Group’s accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008 or later periods, but the Group has not early adopted them:

  • HKAS 1 (Revised), “Presentation of Financial Statements” (effective from 1 January 2009). HKAS 1 (Revised) requires all owners’ changes in equity to be presented in a statement of changes in equity. All comprehensive income is presented in one statement of comprehensive income or in two statements (a separate income statement and a statement of comprehensive income). It requires presenting a statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period in a complete set of financial statements when there are retrospective adjustments or reclassification adjustments. However, it does not change the recognition, measurement or disclosure of specific transactions and other events required by other HKFRSs. The Group will apply HKAS 1 (Revised) from 1 April 2009.

  • HKAS 23 (Revised), “Borrowing Costs” (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment requires an entity to capitalise borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset (one that takes a substantial period of time to get ready for use or sale) as part of the cost of that asset. The option of immediately expensing those borrowing costs will be removed. The Group will apply HKAS 23 (Revised) from 1 April 2009 but is currently not applicable to the Group as there are no qualifying assets.

  • HKFRS 8, “Operating Segments” (effective from 1 January 2009). HKFRS 8 replaces HKAS 14 and aligns segment reporting with the requirements of the US standard SFAS 131, ‘Disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information’. The new standard requires a ‘management approach’, under which segment information is presented on the same basis as that used for internal reporting purposes. The Group will apply HKFRS 8 from 1 April 2009. The expected impact is still being assessed in detail by management, but it appears likely that the number of reportable segments, as well as the manner in which the segments are reported, will change in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. As goodwill is

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allocated to Groups of cash-generating units based on segment level, the change will also require management to reallocate goodwill to the newly identified operating segments. Management does not anticipate that this will result in any material impairment to the goodwill balance.

HK(IFRIC)-Int 14, “HKAS 19 – The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction” (effective from 1 January 2008). HK(IFRIC)-Int 14 provides guidance on assessing the limit in HKAS 19 on the amount of the surplus that can be recognised as an asset. It also explains how the pension asset or liability may be affected by a statutory or contractual minimum funding requirement. The Group will apply HK(IFRIC)-Int 14 from 1 April 2008, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Group’s financial statements.

• HKAS 27 (Revised) “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” (effective from annual period beginning on or after 1 July 2009). The amendment requires non-controlling interests (i.e. minority interests) to be presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent. Total comprehensive income must be attributed to the owners of the parent and to the noncontrolling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. Changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in the loss of control are accounted for within equity. When control of a subsidiary is lost, the assets and liabilities and related equity components of the former subsidiary are derecognised. Any gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Any investment retained in the former subsidiary is measured at its fair value at the date when control is lost. The Group will apply HKAS 27 (Revised) from 1 April 2010.

• HKAS 32 and HKAS 1 Amendments “Puttable Financial Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation” (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment require some puttable financial instruments and some financial instruments that impose on the entity an obligation to deliver to another party a pro rata share of the net assets of the entity only on liquidation to be classified as equity. The Group will apply HKAS 32 and HKAS 1 Amendments from 1 April 2009, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Group’s financial statements.

• HKFRS 3 (Revised) “Business Combinations” (effective for business combinations with acquisition date on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after 1 July 2009). The amendment may bring more transactions into acquisition accounting as combinations by contract alone and combinations of mutual entities are brought into the scope of the standard and the definition of a business has been amended slightly. It now states that the elements are ‘capable of being conducted’ rather than ‘are conducted and managed’. It requires considerations (including contingent consideration), each identifiable asset and liability to be measured at its acquisition-date fair value, except leases and insurance contracts, reacquired right, indemnification assets as well as some assets and liabilities required to be measured in accordance with other HKFRSs. They are income taxes, employee benefits, share-based payment and non current assets held for sale and discontinued operations. Any non-controlling interest in an acquiree is measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets. The Group will apply HKFRS 3 (Revised) from 1 April 2010.

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  • HKFRS 2 Amendment “Share-based Payment – Vesting Conditions and Cancellations” (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment clarifies the definition of “Vesting conditions” and specifies the accounting treatment of “cancellations” by the counterparty to a share-based payment arrangement. Vesting conditions are service conditions (which require a counterparty to complete a specified period of service) and performance conditions (which require a specified period of service and specified performance targets to be met) only. All “non-vesting conditions” and vesting conditions that are market conditions shall be taken into account when estimating the fair value of the equity instruments granted. All cancellations are accounted for as an acceleration of vesting and the amount that would otherwise have been recognised over the remainder of the vesting period is recognised immediately. The Group will apply HKFRS 2 Amendment from 1 April 2009, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Group’s financial statements.

  • (d) Interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective and not relevant to the Group’s operations

The following interpretations to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for the Group’s accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2008 or later periods but are not relevant to the Group’s operations:

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 12, “Service Concession Arrangements” (effective from 1 January 2008). HK(IFRIC)-Int 12 applies to contractual arrangements whereby a private sector operator participates in the development, financing, operation and maintenance of infrastructure for public sector services. HK(IFRIC)-Int 12 is not relevant to the Group’s operations because none of the group companies provide public sector services.

  • HK(IFRIC)-Int 13, “Customer Loyalty Programmes” (effective from 1 July 2008). HK(IRFIC)-Int 13 clarifies that where goods or services are sold together with a customer loyalty incentive (for example, loyalty points or free products), the arrangement is a multiple-element arrangement and the consideration receivable from the customer is allocated between the components of the arrangement using fair values. HK(IFRIC)-Int 13 is not relevant to the Group’s operations because none of the Group’s companies operate any loyalty programmes.

2.2 Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries made up to 31 March.

  • (a) Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

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The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Group‘s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the consolidated income statement (Note 2.6).

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated but considered an indicator of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary in the consolidated financial statements to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

In the Company’s balance sheet, investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less provision for impairment losses (Note 2.7). The results of subsidiaries are accounted for by the Company on the basis of dividends received and receivable.

(b) Associates

Associates are entities over which the Group has significant influence but not control, generally accompanying a shareholding of between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and are initially recognised at cost. The Group’s investment in an associate includes goodwill (net of any accumulated impairment loss) identified on acquisition (Note 2.6).

The Group’s share of its associates’ post-acquisition profits or losses is recognised in the income statement, and its share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. When the Group’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any other unsecured receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associates are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the associates. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of associates have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

Dilution gains and losses in associates are recognised in the consolidated income statement.

In the Company’s balance sheet, investments in associates are stated at cost less provision for impairment losses (Note 2.7). The results of associated companies are accounted for by the Company on the basis of dividend received and receivable.

(c) Jointly controlled entities

A jointly controlled entity is a joint venture in which the Group and other parties undertake an economic activity which is subject to jointly control and none of the participating parties has unilateral control over the economic activity. The Group’s interests in jointly controlled entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and are initially recognised at cost.

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The Group’s share of its jointly controlled entities’ post-acquisition profits or losses is recognised in the income statement, and its share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. When the Group’s share of losses in a jointly controlled entity equals or exceeds its interest in the jointly controlled entity, including any other unsecured receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the jointly controlled entity.

Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its jointly controlled entities are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the jointly controlled entities. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of jointly controlled entities have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

2.3 Segment reporting

A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or services that are subject to risks and returns that are different from those of other business segments. A geographical segment is engaged in providing products or services within a particular economic environment that are subject to risks and returns that are different from those of segments operating in other economic environments.

(a) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

(b) Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement.

Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss. Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities held at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in profit or loss as part of the fair value gain or loss. Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets such as equities classified as available-for-sale are included in the fair value reserve in equity.

(c) Group companies

The results and financial position of all the group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

  • (i) assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;

  • (ii) income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions); and

  • (iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity.

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On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are taken to shareholders’ equity. When a foreign operation is partially disposed of or sold, such exchange differences are recognised in the income statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.

2.5 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate cost less residual values over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Buildings 37 – 42 years
Leasehold improvements 5 years
Plant and machinery 5 years
Furniture and equipment 5 years

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (Note 2.7).

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount and are recognised in the income statement.

2.6 Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary/associate at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. Goodwill on acquisition of an associate is included in investment in an associate. Separately recognised goodwill is tested for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose. The Group allocates goodwill to each business segment in each geographical location in which it operates (Note 2.7).

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2.7 Impairment of investments in subsidiaries, associates, jointly controlled entities and non-financial assets

Assets that have an indefinite useful life or are not yet available for use are not subject to amortisation and are tested at least annually for impairment. Assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). Assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date.

2.8 Financial assets

The Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables and available-for-sale. The classification depends on the purposes for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determine the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.

As at 31 March 2008, the Group’s financial assets primarily comprise financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and loans and receivables.

  • (a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Derivatives are classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets.

  • (b) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date. These are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are classified as trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheets.

Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade-date – the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value, and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ category are recognised in the income statement in the period in which they arise.

The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired.

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2.9 Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises design costs, raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related production overheads (based on normal operating capacity). It excludes borrowing costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses.

2.10 Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade and other receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the assets is reduced through the use of an allowance account, and the amount of the loss is recognised in the income statement within general and administrative expenses. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account for trade receivables. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against general and administrative expenses in the income statement.

2.11 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.

2.12 Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

2.13 Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.14 Borrowings

Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

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2.15 Current and deferred income tax

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries and associates operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

2.16 Employee benefits

  • (a) Pension obligations

The Group’s contributions to the Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme established under the Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance are expensed as incurred. The assets of which are generally held in separate trustee-administrated funds. The pension plans are generally funded by payments from employees and by the Group.

For employees in Mainland China, the Group contributes on a monthly basis to various defined contribution retirement benefit plans organised by relevant municipal and provincial governments based on certain percentage of the relevant employees’ monthly salaries. The municipal and provincial governments undertake to assume the retirement benefit obligations of all existing and future retired employees under these plans and the Group has no further obligation for post-retirement benefits beyond the contributions made. Contributions to these plans are expensed as incurred.

For employees in Macao, the Group contributes to defined contribution retirement plan organised by government based on the amount as stipulated by the relevant rules and regulations. The Macao government undertakes to assume the retirement benefit obligations of all existing and future retired employees under the retirement plan and the Group has no further obligation for post-retirement benefits beyond the contributions made. Contributions to these plans are expensed as incurred.

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(b) Share-based compensation

The Group operates an equity-settled, share-based compensation plan. The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of the options is recognised as an expense. The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period is determined by reference to the fair value of the options granted, excluding the impact of any non-market vesting conditions (for example, profitability and sales growth targets). Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. At each balance sheet date, the entity revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. It recognises the impact of the revision of original estimates, if any, in the income statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

The proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital (nominal value) and share premium when the options are exercised.

(c) Employee leave entitlements

Employee entitlements to annual leave and long service leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision is made for the estimated liability for annual leave and long service leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the balance sheet date.

Employee entitlements to sick leave and maternity leave are not recognised until the time of leave.

(d) Other benefits

Other directors’ and employees’ obligations are recorded as a liability and charged to the income statement when the Group is contractually obliged or when there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

2.17 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 the amount has been reliably estimated. Restructuring provisions comprise lease termination penalties and employee termination payments. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small.

Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognised as interest expense.

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2.18 Revenue recognition

Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods in the ordinary course of the Group’s activities. Revenue is shown net of value-added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the Group. Revenue is recognised as follows:

(a) Sales of goods

Sales of goods are recognised when a group entity has delivered products to the customer, the customer has accepted the products, the amount of sales can be reliably measured and it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entities.

(b) Interest income

Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method. When a receivable is impaired, the Group reduces the carrying amount to its recoverable amount, being the estimated future cash flow discounted at the original effective interest rate of the instrument, and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. Interest income on impaired loans is recognised using the original effective interest rate.

(c) Dividend income

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.

2.19 Leases

(a) Operating lease

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor), including upfront payment made for leasehold land and land use rights, are charged in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

(b) Finance lease

Leases of assets where the Group has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s commencement at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in current and non-current borrowings. The interest element of the finance cost is recognised in the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

2.20 Financial guarantees

A financial guarantee (a kind of insurance contract) is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payments when due in accordance with the original or modified terms of a debt instrument. The Group does not recognise liabilities for financial guarantee at inception, but performs a liability adequacy test at each reporting date by comparing its net liability regarding the financial guarantee with the amount that would be required if the financial guarantee would result in a present legal or constructive obligation. If the liability is less than its present legal or constructive obligation amount, the entire difference is recognised in the income statement immediately.

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2.21 Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are initially measured at fair value on the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair values. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedged instrument, and if so, the mature of item being hedged.

As at 31 March 2008, the Group did not designate any derivatives as hedging instruments. Changes in fair values of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are being recognised in the income statement.

2.22 Dividend distribution

Dividend distribution to the Company’s equity holders is recognised as a liability in the Group’s financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the Company’s equity holders in case of final dividend and the Company’s directors in case of interim dividend.

2.23 Contingent liability

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group. It can also be a present obligation arising from past events that is not recognised because it is not probable that outflow of economic resources will be required or the amount of obligation cannot be measured reliably. A contingent liability is not recognised but is disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. When a change in the probability of an outflow occurs so that outflow is probable, it will then be recognised as a provision.

3 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

3.1 Financial risk factors

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: foreign currency risk, cash flow and fair value interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management policy focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group’s financial performance.

Risk management is carried out by core management team of the Group under directions from the Board of Directors.

(i) Foreign currency risk

The Group mainly operates in Hong Kong and Mainland China and most of its business transactions, assets and liabilities are principally denominated in HK dollars, U.S. dollars and Renminbi (“RMB”). Foreign currency risk arises when future commercial transactions or recognised assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk primarily with respect to RMB. Management will continue to monitor foreign currency exchange exposure and will take measures to minimise the currency translation risk. The Group also enters into certain forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge against foreign currency risk. The exchange rate of RMB to foreign currencies is subject to the rules and regulations of foreign exchange control promulgated by the Mainland Chinese Government.

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As at 31 March 2008 and 2007, if both HK dollars and US dollars strengthen/weakened by 5% against RMB with all other variables held constant, the post-tax profit for each year would have changed mainly as a result of foreign exchange gains/losses on translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies of the relevant group companies.

Post-tax profit increase/(decrease)
– Strengthen 5%
– Weakened 5%
2008
HK$’000
(2,164 )
2,164
2007
HK$’000
(895 )
895

(ii) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk

The Group’s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates and the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets except for the cash and cash equivalents, details of which have been disclosed in Note 15. The Group’s interest rate risk primarily relates to its bank borrowings. The Group currently does not have hedging policy in respect of the interest rate risk. However, management monitors the related interest rate risk exposure closely and will consider hedging significant interest rate risk exposure should the need arise.

The Group has no fixed interest rate borrowings, as such the Group does not have any fair value interest rate risk.

At 31 March 2008, if the interest rates on bank borrowings had been 50 basis points higher/lower than the prevailing interest rate, with all other variables held constant, post-tax profit for the year would have been HK$152,000 (2007: HK$208,000) lower/higher, mainly as a result of higher/lower interest expense on floating rate bank borrowings.

(iii) Credit risk

Credit risk is managed on a group basis. The Group’s financial assets are trade and other receivables, derivative financial instruments, amount due from a jointly controlled entity and cash at banks. The amounts of those assets stated in the consolidated balance sheet represent the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk in relation to financial assets.

The Group’s credit risk is concentrated on a number of major and long established customers. Trade receivables from the top five customers amounted to approximately 70% of the Group’s total trade receivables. The Group has policies in place to ensure that sales are made to customers with appropriate credit history and to limit the amount of credit exposure to individual customer. The Group reviews the recoverable amount of each individual trade receivable at each balance sheet date to ensure that adequate impairment losses are made for irrecoverable amounts. The Group’s past experience in collection of trade receivables falls within the recorded allowances. In order to minimise credit risk to the Group, the Group has certain non-recourse factoring arrangement with banks to cover the credit risk.

The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high creditratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. Transactions in relations to derivative financial instruments are only carried out with financial instrument of high reputations. The Group has policies that limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution.

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For balance due from the jointly controlled entity and subsidiaries, the Group regularly monitors the financial positions of those companies to access their recoverability.

No credit limits were exceeded during the reporting period, and management does not expect any losses from non-performance by these counterparties.

(iv) Liquidity risk

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalents and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities. The Group manages its liquidity risk by controlling the level of inventories, closely monitoring the turnover days of receivables, monitoring its working capital requirements and keeping credit lines available.

Management monitors rolling forecast of the Group’s bank facilities and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows.

The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities that will be settled into relevant maturity grouping based on the remaining period at the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.

2008
Trade payables
Other payables and accruals
Borrowings
Finance lease liabilities
Bank advances for factored receivables
Derivative financial instruments
2007
Trade payables
Other payables and accruals
Borrowings
Finance lease liabilities
Bank advances for factored receivables
Less than
1 year
HK$’000
70,601
9,585
19,404
81

6,777
1,875
108,323
65,361
10,697
41,658
77

8,602
126,395
Between
1 and 2
years
HK$’000


7,452
42


7,494



81

81
Between
2 and 5
years
HK$’000


3,654


3,654



42
42

3.2 Capital risk management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.

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In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholder’s return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debts.

The Group monitors capital on the basis of the gearing ratio. This ratio is calculated as total borrowings (including bank borrowings and bank advances for factored receivables) divided by equity holders’ equity as shown in the consolidated balance sheet.

Total bank borrowings
Bank advances for factored receivables
Total equity
Gearing ratio
2008
HK$’000
30,313
6,777
37,090
264,996
14.0%
2007
HK$’000
41,658
8,602
50,260
238,718
21.1%

The decrease in the gearing ratio during the relevant periods resulted primarily from the decrease of bank borrowings during the year ended 31 March 2008.

3.3 Fair value estimation

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. The Group uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each balance sheet date. The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange market rates at the balance sheet date.

The carrying value less impairment provision of trade receivables and payable are reasonable approximation of their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments.

4 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

(a) Estimated impairment of goodwill

The Group tests annually whether goodwill has suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in Note 2.6. The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of estimates.

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(b) Income taxes

The Group is subject to various taxes in a number of jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the current income tax and deferred income tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.

Deferred tax assets relating to certain temporary differences are recognised when management considers it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary differences or tax losses can be utilised when the expectation is different from the original estimate, such differences will impact the recognition of deferred tax assets and income tax charges in the period in which such estimate is changed.

(c) Estimated write-downs of inventories to net realisable value

The Group writes down inventories to net realisable value based on an assessment of the realisability of inventories. Write-downs of inventories are recorded where events or changes in circumstances indicate that the balances may not be realised. The identification of write-downs requires the use of judgement and estimates. Where the expectation is different from the original estimate, such difference will impact the carrying value of inventories and write-downs of inventories in the period in which such estimate has been changed.

(d) Estimated provision for impairment of trade receivables

The Group makes provision for impairment of trade receivables based on an assessment of the recoverability of trade receivables. Provisions are applied to trade receivables where events or changes in circumstances indicate that the balances may not be collectible. The identification of doubtful debts requires the use of judgement and estimates. Where the expectation is different from the original estimate, such difference will impact the carrying value of trade receivables and impairment is recognised in the year in which such estimate has been changed.

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5 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Group
Leasehold Furniture
improve- Plant and and
Buildings ments machinery equipment Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
At 1 April 2006
Cost 43,712 16,422 83,003 23,889 167,026
Accumulated depreciation (4,142 ) (10,633 ) (43,544 ) (14,592 ) (72,911 )
Net book amount 39,570 5,789 39,459 9,297 94,115
Year ended 31 March 2007
Opening net book amount 39,570 5,789 39,459 9,297 94,115
Exchange differences 334 212 644 207 1,397
Additions 220 447 2,185 990 3,842
Disposals (29 ) (98 ) (95 ) (222 )
Depreciation (1,101 ) (2,397 ) (14,174 ) (3,432 ) (21,104 )
Closing net book amount 39,023 4,022 28,016 6,967 78,028
At 31 March 2007
Cost 44,272 17,386 84,714 25,227 171,599
Accumulated depreciation (5,249 ) (13,364 ) (56,698 ) (18,260 ) (93,571 )
Net book amount 39,023 4,022 28,016 6,967 78,028
Year ended 31 March 2008
Opening net book amount 39,023 4,022 28,016 6,967 78,028
Exchange differences 781 336 1,269 350 2,736
Additions 47 2,679 1,406 4,132
Disposals (27 ) (27 )
Depreciation (1,127 ) (2,078 ) (13,211 ) (3,258 ) (19,674 )
Closing net book amount 38,677 2,327 18,753 5,438 65,195
At 31 March 2008
Cost 45,088 18,805 91,929 27,741 183,563
Accumulated depreciation (6,411 ) (16,478 ) (73,176 ) (22,303 ) (118,368 )
Net book amount 38,677 2,327 18,753 5,438 65,195

Depreciation expense of HK$13,410,000 (2007: HK$14,228,000) has been expensed in cost of sales, and HK$6,264,000 (2007: HK$6,876,000) has been expensed in general and administrative expenses.

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Net book value of machinery held under finance leases of the Group is as follows:

Cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Net book value
Depreciation for the year
2008
HK$’000
419
(259 )
160
84
2007
HK$’000
419
(175 )
244
84

6 LAND USE RIGHTS

The Group’s interests in land use rights represented prepaid operating lease payments and their movements and net book value are analysed as follows:

Beginning of the year
Exchange differences
Amortisation
End of the year
In Mainland China, held on leases of between 10 and 50 years
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
4,443
4,505
145
64
(130 )
(126 )
4,458
4,443
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
4,458
4,443
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7 GOODWILL

Movements of goodwill during the year are as follows:

Year ended 31 March 2007
Net book amount at 1 April 2006 and 31 March 2007
At 31 March 2007
Cost
Impairment charge
Net book amount
Year ended 31 March 2008
Net book amount at 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2008
At 31 March 2008
Cost
Impairment charge
Net book amount
HK$’000
1,059
1,059
1,059
1,059
1,059
1,059

Impairment tests for goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the Group’s cash-generating units (CGUs) identified according to country of operation and business segment.

A segment-level summary of the goodwill allocation is presented below.

2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
Telecommunication products in Mainland China 1,059
1,059

The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period.

Telecommunication
Gross margin 11%
Growth rate 3%
Discount rate 5%

The assumptions have been used for the analysis of the CGU within the business segment.

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Management determined budgeted gross margin based on past performance and their expectations for the market development. The weighted average growth rates used are consistent with the forecasts included in industry reports. The discount rates used are pre-tax and reflect specific risks relating to the relevant segments.

Based on discounted cash flow forecast prepared by management, the directors are of the view that there is no impairment of goodwill as at 31 March 2008 and 2007.

  • 8 INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES AND AMOUNTS DUE FROM SUBSIDIARIES

(a) Investment in subsidiaries

Unlisted shares, at cost Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
65,072
65,072

The Directors are of the opinion that the underlying value of investment in subsidiaries is not less than its carrying values as at 31 March 2008.

(b) Amounts due from subsidiaries

The balances due from subsidiaries are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. The carrying values of the amounts due from subsidiaries approximate their fair values.

(c) Details of the principal subsidiaries of the Company as at 31 March 2008 are as follows:

Place of
incorporation/
establishment Issued share Principal activities
and kind of capital/ Group equity and place
Name legal entity paid-up capital interest of operation
2008 2007
Suga International British Virgin Ordinary shares 100% 100% Investment holding in
Limited_(vii)_ Islands, limited US$700 Hong Kong
liability company
Speedy Source Limited Hong Kong, Ordinary shares 100% 100% Trading of electronic
limited liability HK$2 products in
company Hong Kong
Suga Electronics Hong Kong, Ordinary shares 100% 100% Trading of electronic
Limited_(i)_ limited liability HK$2 products in
company Hong Kong
Non-voting
deferred shares
HK$4,000,000_(i)_
Suga Electronics Mainland China, HK$33,500,000 100% 100% Manufacturing of
(Shenzhen) Co., limited liability electronic products in
Ltd.(ii), (ix) company Mainland China
Suga Networks Hong Kong, Ordinary shares 100% 100% Trading of networking
Hong Kong Limited limited liability HK$100,000 devices in Hong Kong
company
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Place of
incorporation/
establishment Issued share Principal activities
and kind of capital/ Group equity and place
Name legal entity paid-up capital interest of operation
2008
2007
Suga Networks Mainland China, HK$17,500,000 100%
100%
Manufacturing of
Equipment limited liability networking devices in
(Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. company Mainland China
(“SNESL”)(iii), (ix)
Typhoon British Virgin Islands, Ordinary shares 100%
100%
Property holding in
International limited liability US$1 Mainland China
Limited company
P&S Macao Macao, limited Ordinary shares 100%
100%
Trading of pet
Commercial liability company MOP100,000 products in Macao
Offshore Limited
Pets & Supplies Mainland China, HK$10,000,000 100%
100%
Manufacture of pet
(Shenzhen) Co., limited liability products in Mainland
Ltd. (“PSSL”) company China
(iv), (ix)
Suga Digital Hong Kong, Ordinary shares 100%
100%
Design and trading of
Technology limited liability HK$2 digital A/V products
Limited company in Hong Kong
Net-Tech Hong Kong, Ordinary shares 100%
100%
Trading of electronic
Products Limited limited liability HK$2 products in
company Hong Kong
Net-Tech Singapore, limited Ordinary shares 90%
90%
Trading of electronic
Products Pte. exempt private SGD20,000 products in Singapore
Limited company
Precise Computer Hong Kong, Ordinary shares 100%
100%
Manufacture and
Tooling Co., limited liability HK$500,000 trading of plastic
Limited company parts in Hong Kong
Precise Plastic Mainland China, HK$5,600,000 100%
100%
Manufacture of
Injection (Shenzhen) limited liability plastic parts in
Co., Ltd. (“PPISL”) company Mainland China
(v), (ix)
Nodic-Matsumoto Mainland China, US$3,957,407 100%
100%
Manufacture of
Tooling and Plastic limited liability plastic parts in
Injection (Huizhou) company Mainland China
Co., Limited
(“Nodic”)(vi), (ix)
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Notes:

  • (i) The non-voting deferred shares of Suga Electronics Limited are held by Essential Mix Enterprises Limited and Broadway Business Limited, which are owned by Mr. Ng Chi Ho and Mr. Ma Fung On, directors and beneficial shareholders of the Company. These non-voting deferred shares have no voting rights, are not entitled to dividends, and are not entitled to any distributions upon winding up unless a sum of HK$10,000,000,000 per ordinary share has been distributed to the holders of the ordinary shares.

  • (ii) Suga Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a wholly foreign owned enterprise established in Mainland China with an approved period of operation of 20 years until June 2014.

  • (iii) SNESL is a wholly foreign owned enterprise established in Mainland China with an approved period of operation of 20 years until October 2022.

  • (iv) PSSL is a wholly foreign owned enterprise established in Mainland China with an approved period of operation of 20 years until April 2024.

  • (v) PPISL is a wholly foreign owned enterprise established in Mainland China with an approved period of operation of 20 years until September 2025.

  • (vi) Nodic is a wholly foreign owned enterprise established in Mainland China with an approved period of operation of 30 year until September 2020. As at 31 March 2008, approximately HK$15,932,000 (2007: HK$15,932,000) of the registered capital has not yet been paid up.

  • (vii) The shares of Suga International Limited are held directly by the Company. The shares of the other subsidiaries are held indirectly.

  • (viii) None of the subsidiaries had any loan capital in issue at any time during the year ended 31 March 2008.

  • (ix) All subsidiaries established in Mainland China have financial accounting year end dated on 31 December in accordance with the local statutory requirements, which is not coterminous with the Group. The consolidated financial statements of the Group were prepared based on the financial statements of these subsidiaries for the twelve months ended 31 March 2008.

9 INTEREST IN AN ASSOCIATE

Group
2008 2007
HK$’000 HK$’000

Share of net assets – –

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The Group’s indirect interest in an associate, which is unlisted, is as follows:

Particulars of Country of % Interest
Name issued shares held incorporation Year Assets Liabilities Revenue Loss
held
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Modern Tech Ordinary shares Hong Kong, 2008 105 77
28.57%
Limited HK$10,500,000 limited liability
(2007: HK$ company 2007 105 77 10 546 28.57%
HK$10,500,000)

The accumulated losses not recognised by the Group for Modern Tech Limited were HK$546,000 (2007: HK$546,000).

10 INTEREST IN A JOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITY

Share of net assets_(Note (a))
Amount due from a jointly controlled entity
(Note (b))
Less: provision for impairment
_Notes:
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000


16,186

(45 )

16,141
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000


16,186

(45 )

16,141

  • (a) The Group’s share of net assets of the jointly controlled entity represents the Group’s cost of investment plus its share of results and reserves in the jointly controlled entity. Under the equity method of accounting, the Group’s share of losses of the jointly controlled entity is restricted to the cost of investment. As at 31 March 2008, the Group’s share of loss of the jointly controlled entity exceeded its cost of investment. Accordingly, the share of net assets of the jointly controlled entity is reported at nil value.

  • (b) The amount due from the jointly controlled entity is unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. The carrying value of the amount due from the jointly controlled entity approximates its fair value.

The Group’s indirect interest in a jointly controlled entity, which is unlisted, is as follows:

Particulars of Country of % Interest
Name issued shares held incorporation Year Assets Liabilities Revenue Loss
held
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Suga-AI Ordinary shares Hong Kong, 2008 10,723 10,768 35,765 40
50%
Limited HK$2 limited liability
company
2007

There are no contingent liabilities relating to the Group’s interest in the jointly controlled entity, and no contingent liabilities exist in the jointly controlled entity itself.

The Group has not recognised losses amounting to HK$40,000 (2007: Nil) for Suga-AI Limited. The accumulated losses not recognised were HK$40,000 (2007: Nil).

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APPENDIX I

11 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS BY CATEGORY

Assets
At 31 March 2008
Trade and other receivables, excluding
prepayments_(Note 13)
Amount due from a jointly controlled entity
(Note 10)
Derivative financial instruments
(Note 14)
Cash and cash equivalents
(Note 15)
At 31 March 2007
Trade and other receivables, excluding
prepayments
(Note 13)
Cash and cash equivalents
(Note 15)
Liabilities
At 31 March 2008
Trade and other payables
(Note 16)
Bank borrowings
(Note 17)
Finance lease liabilities
(Note 18)
Bank advances for factored receivables
(Note 19)
Derivative financial instruments
(Note 14)
At 31 March 2007
Trade and other payables
(Note 16)
Bank borrowings
(Note 17)
Finance lease liabilities
(Note 18)
Bank advances for factored receivables
(Note 19)_
Loans and
receivables
HK$’000
102,460
16,141

64,868
183,469

118,684
45,099
163,783

Other
financial
liabilities
HK$’000
80,186
30,313
123
6,777

117,399

76,058
41,658
200
8,602
126,518
Group
Assets at
fair value
through
profit or loss
HK$’000


1,040

1,040



Liabilities at
fair value
through
profit or loss
HK$’000




1,875
1,875




Total
HK$’000
102,460
16,141
1,040
64,868
184,509
118,684
45,099
163,783
Total
HK$’000
80,186
30,313
123
6,777
1,875
119,274
76,058
41,658
200
8,602
126,518
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APPENDIX I

Assets
At 31 March 2008
Amount due from subsidiaries_(Note 8)
Cash and cash equivalents
(Note 15)
At 31 March 2007
Rental and other deposits
(Note 13)
Amount due from subsidiarie_s (Note 8)

Cash and cash equivalents_(Note 15)
Liabilities
At 31 March 2008
Trade and other payables
(Note 16)
At 31 March 2007
Trade and other payables
(Note 16)_
12
INVENTORIES
Raw materials
Work-in-progress
Finished goods
Less: Provision for impairment
Loans and
receivables
HK$’000
86,382
1,346
87,728

20
83,892
404
84,316

Other
financial
liabilities
HK$’000
1,619

1,431
Loans and
receivables
HK$’000
86,382
1,346
87,728

20
83,892
404
84,316

Other
financial
liabilities
HK$’000
1,619

1,431
Company
Assets at
fair value
through
profit or loss
HK$’000







Liabilities at
fair value
through
profit or loss
HK$’000


Group
2008
HK$’000
108,225
25,317
12,445
145,987
(6,323 )
139,664
Company
Assets at
fair value
through
profit or loss
HK$’000







Liabilities at
fair value
through
profit or loss
HK$’000


Group
2008
HK$’000
108,225
25,317
12,445
145,987
(6,323 )
139,664
Total
HK$’000
86,382
1,346
87,728
20
83,892
404
84,316
Total
HK$’000
1,619
1,431
2007
HK$’000
98,136
23,639
12,662
134,437
(4,227 )
130,210
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APPENDIX I

Certain inventories were held under trust receipts bank loan arrangements. The cost of inventories recognised as expense and included in cost of sales amounted to HK$535,839,000 (2007: HK$539,647,000).

The Group realised a loss of approximately HK$2,096,000 for the year ended 31 March 2008 (2007: write back of HK$1,177,000) in respect of write down of inventories to their net realisable value. These amounts have been included in cost of sales in the income statement.

13 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables
Less: Provision for impairment
Trade receivables, net
Prepayments
Rental and other deposits
Value added tax receivables
Others
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
98,038
119,546
(10,156 )
(9,224 )
87,882
110,322
2,105
1,218
7,432
6,089
6,512
1,572
634
701
104,565
119,902
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000






242
173

20




242
193
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000






242
173

20




242
193

173
20

193

The carrying values of the Group’s trade and other receivables approximate their fair values.

The ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:

0 to 30 days
31 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 180 days
Over 180 days
Less: Provision for impairment
Trade receivables, net
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
63,696
98,840
6,220
4,941
6,790
1,950
9,896
4,416
11,436
9,399
98,038
119,546
(10,156 )
(9,224 )
87,882
110,322
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
63,696
98,840
6,220
4,941
6,790
1,950
9,896
4,416
11,436
9,399
98,038
119,546
(10,156 )
(9,224 )
87,882
110,322
119,546
(9,224 )
110,322

The Group generally granted credit terms of 30 days to its customers.

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APPENDIX I

As of 31 March 2008, trade receivable of HK$24,186,000 (31 March 2007: HK$11,482,000) were past due but not impaired. These relate to a number of independent customers who have no recent history of default. The ageing analysis of these receivables is as follows:

31 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 180 days
Over 180 days
2008
HK$’000
6,220
6,790
9,896
1,280
24,186
2007
HK$’000
4,941
1,950
4,416
175
11,482

As of 31 March 2008, trade receivable of HK$10,156,000 (31 March 2007: HK$9,224,000) were impaired. The individual impairment receivables are mainly related to customers which no longer have business relationship with the Group. The amount of provision was HK$10,156,000 as of 31 March 2008 (31 March 2007: HK$9,224,000). The impairment was firstly assessed individually for significant or long ageing balances, and the remaining balances were grouped for collective assessment according to their ageing and historical default rates as these customers were of similar credit risk. The ageing analysis of these impaired receivables is as follows:

Over 180 days 2008
HK$’000
10,156
2007
HK$’000
9,224

Movements of the provision for impairment of trade receivables are as follows:

At 1 April
Provision for receivable impairment
Unused amounts reversed
Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible
Others
At 31 March
2008
HK$’000
9,224
1,188
(373 )
(33 )
150
10,156
2007
HK$’000
8,665
878
(319 )

9,224

As at 31 March 2008, the trade receivables from five customers accounted for approximately 70% (2007: 64%) of the total trade receivables. The Group’s credit risk management is disclosed in Note 3 to the financial statements.

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APPENDIX I

The carrying amount of trade receivables are denominated in the following currencies:

Hong Kong dollars
US dollars
Renminbi
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
8,809
19,353
73,523
86,073
5,550
4,896
87,882
110,322
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
8,809
19,353
73,523
86,073
5,550
4,896
87,882
110,322
110,322

All trade receivables are either repayable within one year or on demand. During the year, the Group recognised a loss of HK$815,000 (2007: HK$559,000) for the impairment of its trade receivables. Such loss has been included in general and administrative expenses in the income statement.

As at 31 March 2008, a subsidiary of the Company had factored trade receivables of approximately HK$6,777,000 (2007: HK$8,602,000) (the “Factored Receivables”) to banks for cash under certain receivables purchase agreements. As the subsidiary of the Company still retained the risks and rewards associated with the default and delay in payment by the customers, the financial asset derecognition conditions as stipulated in HKAS 39 have not been fulfilled. Accordingly, the proceeds from the factoring of trade receivables have been accounted for as the Group’s liabilities and included in “Bank advances for factored receivables” (Note 19).

The Group was not aware of any credit risk on deposits, value added tax receivables and other receivables as their counterparties are either banks or government or corporation with good credit ratings. Majority of these financial assets are neither past due nor impaired with no history of default. The carrying amount of deposits, value added tax receivables and other receivables are denominated in the following currencies:

Hong Kong dollars
Renminbi
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,474
1,373
13,104
6,989
14,578
8,362
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000

20



20
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000

20



20
20

The maximum exposure to credit risk at each reporting date is the fair value of each class of receivables as mentioned above. The Group does not hold any collateral as security.

14 DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Forward foreign exchange contracts_(Note (a))
Structured forward contract
(Note (b))_
Group
2008
2007
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,040
(1,051 )



(824 )


1,040
(1,875 )

Group
2008
2007
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,040
(1,051 )



(824 )


1,040
(1,875 )

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APPENDIX I

Notes:

  • (a) The Group entered into several forward foreign exchange contracts which enable the Group to (i) buy an aggregate of US$2,500,000 for RMB; and (ii) sell an aggregate of US$2,500,000 for RMB at certain fixed rates at the maturity dates. These forward contracts will mature within one year. The Group accounted for these contracts as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and fair value changes are recorded in general and administrative expenses (Note 27) in the income statement.

  • (b) The Group entered into a structured forward contract with a bank in January 2008 with several settlement dates (the “Structured Contract”). The total notional principal amount under the Structured Contract amounted to approximately US$4,000,000. The Structured Contract will expire in January 2009 and the net settlement receivables/payables from/to the bank are determined based on the spot rates of RMB against US dollars on the three settlement dates prior to expiry of the Structured Contract. The Group accounted for these contracts as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and fair value changes are recorded in general and administrative expenses (Note 27) in the income statement.

The maximum exposure to credit risk as at 31 March 2008 is the fair value of the derivative assets in the consolidated balance sheet.

15 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies:

Hong Kong dollars
US dollars
Renminbi
Other currencies
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
9,540
5,789
41,928
26,965
13,153
11,430
247
915
64,868
45,099
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
198
374
1,134
10

5
14
15
1,346
404
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
198
374
1,134
10

5
14
15
1,346
404
404

As at 31 March 2008, the effective interest rate on bank deposits was 3.5% (2007: 4.0%), these deposits have an average maturity of 8 days (2007: 11 days).

The conversion of bank balances and cash of the Group denominated in Renminbi into foreign currencies is subject to the rules and regulations of foreign exchange control promulgated by the Mainland Chinese government.

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APPENDIX I

16 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

The ageing analysis of the trade payables is as follows:

0 to 30 days
31 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 180 days
Over 180 days
Trade payables
Salaries and staff welfare payable
Accrued expenses
Value added tax payable
Others
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
55,082
54,186
6,108
8,849
1,963
234
4,882
1,712
2,566
380
70,601
65,361
4,871
3,926
2,816
2,577

2,471
1,898
1,723
80,186
76,058
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000














1,611
1,424


8
7
1,619
1,431
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000














1,611
1,424


8
7
1,619
1,431


1,424

7
1,431

The fair values of the Group’s trade and other payables approximate their carrying value.

The carrying amount of trade payables are denominated in the following currencies:

Hong Kong dollars
US dollars
Renminbi
Other currencies
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
16,719
20,865
50,217
35,229
3,665
7,587

1,680
70,601
65,361
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
16,719
20,865
50,217
35,229
3,665
7,587

1,680
70,601
65,361
65,361

The carrying amount of other payables are denominated in the following currencies:

Hong Kong dollars
Renminbi
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
4,363
3,533
5,222
7,164
9,585
10,697
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,619
1,431


1,619
1,431
Company
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,619
1,431


1,619
1,431
1,431
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APPENDIX I

17 BANK BORROWINGS

Non-current
Long-term bank borrowings
Less: current portion of long-term bank borrowings
Current
Trust receipt bank loans
Other bank borrowings
Current portion of long-term bank borrowings
Total borrowings
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
18,182

(7,273 )

10,909

12,131
12,958

28,700
7,273

19,404
41,658
30,313
41,658
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
18,182

(7,273 )

10,909

12,131
12,958

28,700
7,273

19,404
41,658
30,313
41,658
12,958
28,700
41,658
41,658

The maturity of borrowings is as follows:

Group Group
Trust receipt
bank loans Bank borrowings Total
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Within one year 12,131 12,958 7,273 28,700 19,404 41,658
In the second year 7,273 7,273
In the third year 3,636 3,636
12,131 12,958 18,182 28,700 30,313 41,658

At 31 March 2008, the Group has aggregate banking facilities of approximately HK$438,704,000 (2007: HK$366,000,000) for overdrafts, loans and trade financing.

Unused facilities at the same date amounted to approximately HK$354,494,000 (2007: HK$266,562,000). Certain of these facilities are secured by:

  • (a) certain inventories held under trust receipt bank loans arrangements.

  • (b) corporate guarantee provided by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.

In addition to the above, the Group has agreed to comply with certain restrictive financial covenants imposed by certain banks.

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APPENDIX I

The effective interest rates at the balance sheet date were as follows:

Trust receipt bank loans
Other bank borrowings
2008
HK$’000
6.4%
5.0%
2007
HK$’000
6.0%
6.1%

The carrying amounts of the borrowings approximate their fair values.

The carrying amounts of the borrowings are denominated in the following currencies:

Hong Kong dollars
US dollars
2008
HK$’000
30,313

30,313
2007
HK$’000
39,200
2,458
41,658

18 FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES

At 31 March 2008, the Group’s finance lease liabilities were repayable as follows:

Within one year
In the second to fifth year
Less: future finance charges on finance leases
Less: current portion
The present value of finance lease liabilities is as follows:
Within one year
In the second to fifth year
2008
HK$’000
85
42
127
(4 )
123
(81 )
42
2008
HK$’000
81
42
123
2007
HK$’000
85
127
212
(12 )
200
(77 )
123
2007
HK$’000
77
123
200
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APPENDIX I

19 BANK ADVANCES FOR FACTORED RECEIVABLES

The Group factored certain receivables to banks in exchange for cash. The transactions have been accounted for as bank advances for the year ended 31 March 2008. The factored receivables to banks and remained outstanding as at 31 March 2008 amounted to HK$6,777,000 (2007: HK$8,602,000).

The fair values of the Group’s bank advances for factored receivables approximate their carrying values.

20 DEFERRED INCOME TAX

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes relate to the same fiscal authority. The offset amounts are as follows:

Deferred income tax assets:
– Deferred income tax asset to be recovered
after more than 12 months
Deferred income tax liabilities:
– Deferred income tax liabilities to be settled
after more than 12 months
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(3,106 )
(3,063 )
2,853
3,902
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(3,106 )
(3,063 )
2,853
3,902
3,902

The movement in the net deferred income tax liabilities/(assets) account is as follows:

At 1 April
(Credited)/charged in income statement_(Note 29)_
At 31 March
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
839
497
(1,092 )
342
(253 )
839
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
839
497
(1,092 )
342
(253 )
839
839

The movement in deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction, is as follows:

Deferred income tax liabilities
At 1 April
Credited to income statement
At 31 March
Accelerated tax
depreciation
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
4,301
4,572
(1,448 )
(271 )
2,853
4,301
Accelerated tax
depreciation
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
4,301
4,572
(1,448 )
(271 )
2,853
4,301
4,301
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APPENDIX I

Deferred income tax assets
At 1 April
Charged to income statement
At 31 March
Tax losses
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(3,462 )
(4,075 )
356
613
(3,106 )
(3,462 )
Tax losses
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
(3,462 )
(4,075 )
356
613
(3,106 )
(3,462 )
(3,462 )

As at 31 March 2008, the Group has unrecognised tax losses of HK$26,103,000 (2007: HK$26,070,000) for Hong Kong profits tax purposes with no expiry date and unrecognised tax losses of HK$15,362,000 (2007: HK$16,683,000) for the Mainland Chinese enterprise income tax that will expire within five years.

On 16 March 2007, the National People’s Congress approved the Corporate Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “new CIT Law”). The new CIT Law reduces (increases) the corporate income tax rate for domestic enterprises (foreign invested enterprises) from 33% (15% or 24%) to 25% with effect from 1 January 2008. Further, pursuant to the Detailed Implementation Regulations issued by the State Council on 6 December 2007, a reduced tax rate of 15% will be granted to those high/new technology enterprises. The Group has assessed the impact of such new CIT Law and considers that there is no significant effect to the carrying value of deferred income tax balance as at 31 March 2008.

The State Council may issue further detailed measures and regulations on the determination of taxable profit, tax incentives and grandfathering provisions under the new CIT Law. As and when the State Council announces the additional regulations, the Group will assess their impact, if any, and this change in accounting estimate will be accounted for prospectively.

21 SHARE CAPITAL

Authorised – ordinary shares of HK$0.1 each
Issued and fully paid – ordinary shares of HK$0.1 each
At 1 April 2006
Issue of shares upon exercise of share options_(Note (a))
At 31 March 2007 and 1 April 2007
Issue of shares upon exercise of share options
(Note (a))_
At 31 March 2008
Number of
shares
’000
2,000,000
227,940
2,000
229,940
900
230,840
Nominal
value
HK’000
200,000
22,794
200
22,994
90
23,084

Note:

(a) During the year, 900,000 (2007: 2,000,000) ordinary shares of HK$0.1 each were issued upon the exercise of share options (Note 22).

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APPENDIX I

22 SHARE OPTIONS

The Company adopted a share option scheme (the “Share Option Scheme”) on 17 September 2002. Pursuant to the Share Option Scheme, the Company may grant share options to certain grantees (including directors and employees) of the Group to subscribe for shares in the Company. The maximum number of Shares which may be issued upon exercise of all outstanding options granted and yet to be exercised under this Share Option Scheme and any other share option schemes adopted by the Group shall not exceed 30 per cent of the share capital of the Company in issue from time to time. The subscription price will be determined by the directors, and will not be less than the highest of the nominal value of the shares, the closing price of the shares quoted on the Stock Exchange on the trading day of granting the options and the average of the closing prices of the shares quoted on the Stock Exchange for the five trading days immediately preceding the date of granting the options.

Movements in the number of share options outstanding during the year are as follows:

2008 2008 2007
Average Average
exercise exercise
price in HK$ Number of price in HK$
Number of
per share options per share
options
’000 ’000
At 1 April 0.923 20,980 1.230
13,680
Granted
0.436

10,100
Exercised 0.436 (900 )
0.436

(2,000 )
Lapsed/cancelled 1.230 (300 )
1.230

(800 )
At 31 March 19,780 20,980

As at 31 March 2008 and 2007, all the outstanding options were fully vested and exercisable.

Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry date and exercise prices:

Exercise
price
Expiry date
HK$
Directors
4 May 2008
1.230
6 May 2009
1.230
22 March 2012
0.436
Employees
4 May 2008
1.230
6 May 2009
1.230
22 March 2012
0.436
Ex-directors
4 May 2008
1.230
6 May 2009
1.230
Number of options
Vested percentages
2008
2007
2008
2007
’000
’000
2,370
2,370
100%
100%
5,000
5,000
100%
100%
4,000
4,000
100%
100%
2,110
2,410
100%
100%
800
800
100%
100%
3,200
4,100
100%
100%
1,800
1,800
100%
100%
500
500
100%
100%
19,780
20,980
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APPENDIX I

No options were granted during the year ended 31 March 2008.

The fair value of options granted during the year ended 31 March 2007 determined using the binomial option pricing model was approximately HK$932,000. The significant inputs into the model were share price of HK$0.43 as at the grant date, exercise price as shown above, volatility of the share of 40%, expected life of options of five years, expected dividend yield of 3% and annual risk-free interest rate of 3.9%. The volatility measured at the standard deviation of expected share price returns is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s share price over a period of 4 years before the date when the options were granted.

23 RESERVES

At 1 April 2006
Exchange differences
arising on translation of
the financial statements
of foreign subsidiaries
Profit for the year
Dividends paid
Employee share option
scheme expenses
Exercise of share options
At 31 March 2007
Representing:
Proposed dividend
Others
At 1 April 2007
Exchange differences
arising on translation
of the financial
statements of foreign
subsidiaries
Profit for the year
Dividends paid
Exercise of share options
At 31 March 2008
Representing:
Proposed dividend
Others
Share
premium
HK$’000
53,515




672
54,187
54,187



303
54,490
Capital
reserve
(Note (a))
HK$’000
10,591





10,591
10,591




10,591
Group
Sharebased
compensation
Exchange
reserve
reserve
HK$’000
HK$’000

5,773

7,144




932

(185 )

747
12,917
747
12,917

12,121




(83 )

664
25,038
Retained
earnings
HK$’000
126,184

12,053
(1,140 )

185
137,282
4,609
132,673
137,282
137,282

20,687
(6,923 )
83
151,129
6,925
144,204
151,129
Total
HK$’000
196,063
7,144
12,053

(1,140 )
932
672
215,724
215,724
12,121
20,687

(6,923 )
303
241,912
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Note:

  • (a) The capital reserve of the Group comprises, among others, difference between the nominal value of the ordinary shares issued by the Company and the aggregate amount of the share capital and share premium of subsidiaries acquired through an exchange of shares pursuant to the Group’s reorganisation in September 2002.
At 1 April 2006
Profit for the year
Dividends paid
Employee share option scheme expenses
Exercise of share options
At 31 March 2007
Representing:
Proposed dividend
Others
At 1 April 2007
Profit for the year
Dividends paid
Exercise of share options
At 31 March 2008
Representing:
Proposed dividend
Others
Share
premium
HK$’000
53,515



672
54,187
54,187


303
54,490
Contributed
surplus
(Note (a))
HK$’000
64,872




64,872
64,872



64,872
Company
Share-based
compensation
reserve
HK$’000



932
(185 )
747
747


(83 )
664
Retained
earnings
HK$’000
416
5,869
(1,140 )

185
5,330
4,609
721
5,330
5,330
9,823
(6,923 )
83
8,313
6,925
1,388
8,313
Total
HK$’000
118,803
5,869
(1,140 )
932
672
125,136
125,136
9,823
(6,923 )
303
128,339

Note:

  • (a) Contributed surplus represents the difference between the nominal amount of the shares issued and the book value of the underlying net assets of subsidiaries acquired.

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.

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24 REVENUE

The Group is principally engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sales of electronic products. Revenue recognised during the year are as follows:

Revenue recognised during the year are as follows:
Sales of electronic products
– consumer electronic appliances and other products
– telecommunication products
25
OTHER INCOME
Scrap sales
2008
HK$’000
555,518
152,193
707,711
2008
HK$’000
336
2007
HK$’000
497,359
198,987
696,346
2007
HK$’000
465
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26 SEGMENT INFORMATION

(a) Primary reporting format – business segments:

The Group has categorised its business segment by product types into consumer electronic appliances and telecommunication products. An analysis of the Group’s segment information by business segment is set out as follows:

Total segment revenue
Segment results
Other income
Finance income
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Profit for the year
Segment assets
Unallocated assets
Segment liabilities
Unallocated liabilities
Other information
Depreciation
Amortisation of land use rights
Capital expenditures
Consumer
electronic
appliances
and other
products
HK$’000
555,518

20,826

309,078
75,008
18,929
126
3,930
2008
Telecom-
munication
products
HK$’000
152,193
3,070
22,004
11,955
745
4
202
Total
HK$’000
707,711
23,896
336
621
(3,226 )
(940 )
20,687
331,082
70,307
401,389
86,963
49,430
136,393
19,674
130
4,132
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Total segment revenue
Segment results
Other income
Finance income
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Profit for the year
Segment assets
Unallocated assets
Segment liabilities
Unallocated liabilities
Other information
Depreciation
Amortisation of land use rights
Capital expenditures
Consumer
electronic
appliances
and other
products
HK$’000
497,359

18,087

271,915
58,008
17,306
116
3,511
2007
Telecom-
munication
products
HK$’000
198,987
2,129
61,727
26,652
3,798
10
331
Total
HK$’000
696,346
20,216
465
1,205
(6,866 )
(2,967 )
12,053
333,642
48,739
382,381
84,660
59,003
143,663
21,104
126
3,842

Segment assets consist primarily of property, plant and equipment, land use rights, goodwill, inventories and receivables. They exclude deferred income tax assets, tax recoverable, prepayment, deposits and other receivables and operating cash.

Segment liabilities comprise operating liabilities. They exclude items such as taxation and corporate borrowings.

Capital expenditure comprises additions to property, plant and equipment (Note 5) and land use rights (Note 6).

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(b) Secondary reporting format – geographical segments:

An analysis of the Group’s segment information by geographical segments is set out as follows:

  • (i) Analysis by revenue and segment results – by location of customers
2008 2007
Segment Segment
Revenue results Revenue results
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
The United States of America 235,857 19,059 264,683 22,471
Asia Pacific Region (excluding
Mainland China) 357,665 2,029 303,641 (5,212 )
Mainland China 30,505 663 88,323 1,308
Europe 83,684 2,145 39,699 1,649
707,711 23,896 696,346 20,216
  • (ii) Analysis by segment asset and capital expenditure – by location of assets
2008 2007
Segment Capital Segment
Capital
assets expenditures assets expenditures
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
HK$’000
Hong Kong 188,876 303 142,347
182
Mainland China 169,554 3,760 190,570
3,618
Macao 42,959 69 48,570
42
Singapore 894
401,389 4,132 382,381
3,842
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27 EXPENSES BY NATURE

Expenses included in cost of sales, distribution and selling expenses and general and administrative expenses are analysed as follows:

Cost of inventories
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
– owned assets
– assets held under finance leases
Amortisation of land use rights
(Gain)/loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment
Operating lease rental of premises
Net foreign currency exchange loss
Staff costs, including directors’ remuneration_(Note 33)_
Provision for impairment of amount due from
a jointly controlled entity
Provision for impairment of trade receivables
Provision for/(write back of provision for) obsolete and
slow-moving inventories (included in cost of sales)
Fair value loss on derivative financial instruments
Auditor’s remuneration
Research and development cost
Other expenses
Total cost of sales, distribution and selling expenses
and general and administrative expenses
28
FINANCE INCOME AND FINANCE COSTS
Interest on:
– bank borrowings wholly repayable within five years
– finance lease liabilities
Finance costs
Finance income
Finance costs – net
2008
HK$’000
535,839
19,590
84
130
(10 )
2,231
1,704
73,179
45
815
2,096
835
1,857
3,134
42,286
683,815
2008
HK$’000
(3,218 )
(8 )
(3,226 )
621
(2,605 )
2007
HK$’000
539,647
21,020
84
126
222
2,128
1,353
69,711

559
(1,177 )

1,453
3,941
37,063
676,130
2007
HK$’000
(6,839 )
(27 )
(6,866 )
1,205
(5,661 )

29 INCOME TAX EXPENSE

(a) Bermuda and British Virgin Islands income tax

The Company is exempted from taxation in Bermuda until 2016. The Company’s subsidiaries in the British Virgin Islands are incorporated under the International Business Acts of the British Virgin Islands and, accordingly, are exempted from the British Virgin Islands income taxes.

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(b) Hong Kong profits tax

Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 17.5% (2007: 17.5%) on the estimated assessable profit for the year.

(c) Mainland Chinese enterprise income tax

Suga Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (“SESL”), Suga Networks Equipment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (“SNESL”), Pets & Supplies (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd (“PSSZ”), Nodic-Matsumoto Tooling and Plastic Injection (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (“Nodic”) and Precise Plastic Injection (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (“PPISL”) are subsidiaries established in Mainland China. Being enterprises established in the special economic zones of Mainland China, they are subject to Mainland Chinese enterprise income tax (“EIT”) of 15% to 27% on their taxable income in accordance with the relevant Mainland Chinese tax laws and regulations in year 2007. With the effective of the new CIT Law from 1 January 2008, the general applicable Mainland China corporate income tax rate under the new CIT Law is 25%. Accordingly, all the Group’s subsidiaries in Mainland China are subject to corporate income tax at 25% effective from 1 January 2008.

(d) Macao taxation

P&S Macao Commercial Offshore Limited is a subsidiary established in Macao and is exempted from Macao Complementary Tax (2007: Nil).

The amount of income tax charged to the consolidated income statement represents:

Current income tax:
– Hong Kong profits tax
– Income tax outside Hong Kong
– Over-provision in prior years
Deferred income tax relating to the origination and
reversal of temporary differences_(Note 20)_
2008
HK$’000
2,102
597
(667 )
(1,092 )
940
2007
HK$’000
1,553
1,191
(119 )
342
2,967

The income tax on the Group’s profit before income tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the taxation rate in Hong Kong as follows:

Profit before income tax
Calculated at a taxation rate of 17.5% (2007: 17.5%)
Effect of different income tax rates on income
arising outside Hong Kong
Tax loss not recognised
Expenses not deductible for income tax purpose
Income not subject to income tax
Over-provision in prior years
Income tax expense
2008
HK$’000
21,627
3,785
(53 )
206
886
(3,217 )
(667 )
940
2007
HK$’000
15,020
2,629
(46 )
2,093
2,147
(3,737 )
(119 )
2,967
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30 PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY

The profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company is dealt with in the financial statements of the Company to the extent of a profit of approximately HK$9,823,000 (2007: HK$5,869,000).

31 EARNINGS PER SHARE

(a) Basic

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.

Profit attributable to equity holders of
the Company_(HK$’000)
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue
(’000)
Basic earnings per share
(HK cents)_
2008
20,687
230,604
8.97
2007
12,053
227,962
5.29

(b) Diluted

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding assuming conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Company has one category of dilutive potential ordinary shares which is the share options granted to employees. For the share options, a calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average market price of the Company’s shares) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options.

Profit attributable to equity holders of
the Company_(HK$’000)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue
(’000)
Adjustments for share options
(’000)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for
diluted earnings per share
(’000)
Diluted earnings per share
(HK cents)_
2008
20,687
230,604
3,105
233,709
8.85
2007
12,053
227,962
1,596
229,558
5.25
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32 DIVIDENDS

DIVIDENDS
Interim dividend, paid, of HK1.0 cents (2007: HK0.5 cents)
per ordinary share
Final dividend, proposed, of HK3.0 cents (2007: 2.0 cents)
per ordinary share
2008
HK$’000
2,314
6,925
9,239
2007
HK$’000
1,140
4,609
5,749

At a meeting held on 22 July 2008, the directors proposed the payment of a final dividend of HK 3.0 cents per share for the year ended 31 March 2008. This proposed dividend is not reflected as a dividend payable in the financial statements, but will be reflected as an appropriation of distributable reserves in the year ending 31 March 2009.

33 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSE (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ EMOLUMENTS)

Wages and salaries
Bonus
Unutilised annual leave
Pension costs – defined contribution plans
Social security costs
Staff welfare
Share-based compensation expenses
2008
HK$’000
62,508
1,939
108
1,193
915
6,516

73,179
2007
HK$’000
59,827
1,227

917
1,140
5,668
932
69,711

(a) Directors’ remuneration and senior management emoluments

The remuneration of every director for the year ended 31 March 2008 is set out below:

Other emoluments
Retirement
Salaries
benefits
and other
scheme
Total
Fees benefits
contributions
Others emoluments
HK$’000 HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000 HK$’000
Mr. Ng Chi Ho 2,675
268
2,943
Mr. Ma Fung On 1,083
54
1,137
Mr. Wong Wai Lik, Lamson 1,069
53
1,122
Professor Wong Sook Leung, Joshua 200
200
Mr. Murase Hiroshi 150
150
Mr. Leung Yu Ming, Steven 150
150
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The remuneration of every director for the year ended 31 March 2007 is set out below:

Other emoluments
Retirement
Salaries
benefits
and other
scheme
Total
Fees benefits
contributions
Others emoluments
HK$’000 HK$’000
HK$’000
HK$’000 HK$’000
(Note)
Mr. Ng Chi Ho 2,556
256
185 2,997
Mr. Ma Fung On 1,020
51
185 1,256
Mr. Wong Wai Lik, Lamson 984
49
185 1,218
Professor Wong Sook Leung, Joshua 200
200
Mr. Murase Hiroshi 150
150
Mr. Leung Yu Ming, Steven 150
150

Note: Others include share-based compensation expenses, which is based on the amount of share-based payment charged to the consolidated income statement during the last year. Refer to Note 22 for details.

(b) Five highest paid individuals

The five individuals whose emoluments were the highest in the Group for the year included three (2007: three) directors whose emoluments are reflected in the analysis presented above. The emoluments payable to the remaining two individuals (2007: two individuals) during the year are as follows:

Basic salaries, allowances and other benefits in kind
Contribution to retirement scheme
Share-based compensation expenses
The emoluments fell within the following bands:
2008
HK$’000
2,756
93

2,849
2007
HK$’000
2,590
90
231
2,911
Emolument bands
HK$Nil – HK$1,000,000
HK$1,500,001 – HK$2,000,000
HK$2,000,001 – HK$2,500,000
Number of individuals
2008
2007
1
1
1


1
2
2
Number of individuals
2008
2007
1
1
1


1
2
2
2

(c) No emoluments were paid to the directors or the five highest paid individuals as an inducement to join or upon joining the Group, or as compensation for loss of office during the year. No directors or the five highest paid individuals waived or agreed to waive any emoluments during the year.

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34 CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS

Reconciliation of profit for the year to net cash generated from operations

Profit for the year
– Income tax expense
– Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
– Amortisation of land use rights
– (Gain)/loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment
– Finance income
– Finance cost
– Share-based compensation expenses
– Fair value loss on derivative financial instruments
Changes in working capital:
– Inventories
– Trade and other receivables
– Amount due from a jointly controlled entity
– Trade and other payables
Cash generated from operations
2008
HK$’000
20,687
940
19,674
130
(10 )
(621 )
3,226

835
44,861
(1,265 )
14,633
(16,141 )
3,021
45,109
2007
HK$’000
12,053
2,967
21,104
126
222
(1,205 )
6,866
932
43,065
34,485
53,212

(29,714 )
101,048

35 FINANCIAL GUARANTEE

As at 31 March 2008, the Company had provided guarantees in respect of banking facilities of its subsidiaries amounting to approximately HK$415,182,000 (2007: HK$342,400,000). The facilities utilised by the subsidiaries as at 31 March 2008 amounted to HK$77,310,000 (2007: HK$90,636,000).

36 OPERATING LEASE COMMITTEES

At 31 March 2008, the Group had future aggregate minimum lease payments in respect of rented premises under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

cellable operating leases as follows:
Not later than one year
Later than one year and not later than five years
Group
2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
1,527
1,940
774
964
2,301
2,904
2,904
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37 EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Group has arranged for its Hong Kong employees to join the Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme (“the MPF Scheme”). The MPF Scheme is a defined contribution scheme managed by an independent trustee. Under the MPF Scheme, each of the Group and its employees makes monthly contributions to the scheme at 5% to 10% of the employees’ earnings as defined under the Mandatory Provident Fund legislation.

As stipulated by rules and regulations in Mainland China, the Group contributes to state-sponsored retirement plans for its employees in Mainland China. The Group contributes approximately 7% to 12% of the basic salaries of its employees, and has no further obligations for the actual payment of pensions or post-retirement benefits beyond the annual contributions. The state-sponsored retirement plans are responsible for the entire pension obligations payable to retired employees.

As stipulated by rules and regulations in Macao, the Group has arranged its Macao employees to join the government provident fund scheme (“the Macao Scheme”). The Group and its employees makes monthly contributions of MOP30 and MOP15, respectively, per month for each employee to the Macao Scheme, and had no further obligations for the actual payment of pensions or post-retirement benefits beyond the monthly contributions.

For the year ended 31 March 2008, the aggregate amount of the Group’s contributions to the aforementioned pension schemes were approximately HK$2,108,000 (2007: HK$2,057,000).

38 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) Except as otherwise stated, during the year, the Group has the following related party transactions:

2008
2007
HK$’000
HK$’000
Technical consultancy fee paid to Micom Tech Limited
(Note (i))
200
License fee paid to Micom Tech Limited_(Note (i))_
206
Sales of electronic products to an associate
226
Sales of electronic products to a jointly controlled entity 60,715
Management fee received from a jointly controlled entity 90

Notes:

  • (i) Mr. Ng Chi Ho, a director of the Company, holds interests and is a director of Micom Tech Limited.

  • (ii) In the opinion of the Directors, the above transactions were carried out in the normal course of the Group’s business and conducted at terms mutually agreed by the respective parties.

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(b)

Key management compensation

Remuneration of key personnel management, including amount paid to the Company’s directors and certain of the highest paid employee, as disclosed in Note 33, is as follows:

Salaries and other short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based compensation expenses
(c)
Year-end balances with related parties
Amount due from a jointly controlled entity
2008
HK$’000
8,266
502

8,768
2008
HK$’000
16,141
2007
HK$’000
7,935
485
821
9,241
2007
HK$’000

The terms of balances with related parties are disclosed in Note 10.

4. INDEBTEDNESS OF THE GROUP

Borrowings

As at the close of business on 31 May 2009, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this indebtedness statement, the Group had the following outstanding borrowings:

Bank borrowings
Within one year
In the second year
Obligations under finance lease
Within one year
HK$’000
7,273
1,818
9,091
28
9,119

Security

As at the close of business on 31 May 2009, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this indebtedness statement, the Group’s bank borrowings were secured by corporate guarantee provided by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.

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Contingent liabilities

As at the close of business on 31 May 2009, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this indebtedness statement, the Group had no material contingent liabilities.

Disclaimer

Saved as aforesaid and apart from intra-group liabilities, the Group did not, at the close of business on 31 May 2009, have any outstanding loan capital issued and outstanding or agreed to be issued, bank overdrafts, charges or debentures, mortgages, loans, or other similar indebtedness or any finance lease commitments, hire purchase commitments, liabilities under acceptances (other than normal trade bills), acceptance credits or any guarantees or other material contingent liabilities.

5. SUBSEQUENT CHANGE OF INDEBTEDNESS

The Directors confirmed that there has been no material change in the indebtedness, commitments and contingent liabilities of the Group since 31 May 2009.

6. WORKING CAPITAL

Taking into account the expected completion of the Acquisition on 31 December 2009 and the financial resources available to the Group, including the internally generated funds and the available banking facilities, the Directors are of the opinion that the Group has sufficient working capital for its present requirements, that is for at least the next 12 months from the date of this circular.

7. FINANCIAL AND TRADING PROSPECTS

The Group is principally engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of electronics products. The Group has operations mainly in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macao.

As mentioned in the section “Reasons for and benefits of the Acquisition” in the Letter from the Board of this circular, the Group intends to use the Property as its office and will no longer be affected by any rental review in the future.

The Group generally finances its business operations by internal generated resources and banking facilities provided by its principal bankers in Hong Kong. As at 30 September 2008, the Group’s total cash balance was HK$75.6 million (31 March 2008: HK$64.9 million) while total indebtedness decreased to HK$21.7 million (31 March 2008: HK$30.3 million), representing approximately 7.8% of total shareholders’ equity (31 March 2008: 11.5%).

As a result of the financial tsunami starting in September 2008, less competitive players will be weeded out by the economic downturn. With the strong cash position and significant banking facilities available, the Group is certainly in a strong position to capture more market share and also has great flexibility in pursuing business expansion if so desired.

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8. MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE

As at the Latest Practicable Date, to the best of the Directors’ knowledge, information and belief, after making all reasonable enquiry and the review of the interim report of the Group for the six months period ended 30 September 2008, the Directors are not aware of any material adverse change in the financial or trading position or operation of the Group since 31 March 2008, the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Group were made up.

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APPENDIX II

Vigers Appraisal and Consulting Limited

International Property Consultants 10/F, The Grande Building 398 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2810 1100 Fax: (852) 3101 9041 www.Vigers.com

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14 July 2009

The Board of Directors Suga International Holdings Limited Units 1904-7,19th Floor Chevalier Commercial Centre 8 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay Kowloon, Hong Kong

Dear Sirs,

In accordance with your instruction for us to value the property to be acquired by “Suga International Holdings Limited” (referred to as “the Company”) or its subsidiaries (hereinafter together referred to as “the Group”), we confirm that we have inspected the property, conducted land searches at the Land Registry, made relevant enquiries and investigations as well as obtained such further information as we consider necessary for the purpose of providing our opinion of value of the property as at 29th May 2009 (the “Valuation Date”).

BAsIs OF VALUATION

Our valuation is our opinion of market value of the property which is defined as intended to mean “ the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller on an arm’s length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion ”. Our valuation has been prepared in accordance with “The HKIS Valuation Standards on Properties (First Edition 2005)” published by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the relevant provisions in the Companies Ordinance and the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Main Board).

TITLE INVEsTIgATION

The property is located in Hong Kong, and we have conducted land searches at the Land Registry but we have not searched the original documents to ascertain ownership nor to verify any lease amendments which may not appear on the copies handed to us. All documents have been used for reference purposes and all dimensions, measurements and areas are therefore approximations. The land lease had expired before 30th June 1997, we have taken into account the provisions contained in Annex III of the “Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government

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of the People’s Republic of China on the question of Hong Kong” as well as the New Territories Leases (Extension) Ordinance 1988 that such land lease has been extended without paying additional land premium until 30th June 2047 and that a rent of 3% of the then Rateable Value is charged per annum from the date of extension.

VALUATION AssUmPTIONs

Our valuation has been made on the assumption that the property can be sold in the prevailing market in existing state without the effect of any deferred term contract, leaseback, joint venture, management agreement or any other similar arrangement which may serve to affect the value of the property, unless otherwise noted or specified. In addition, no account has been taken into of any option or right of pre-emption concerning or affecting the sale of the property.

In our valuation, we have assumed that the owner of the property has free and uninterrupted rights to use and assign the property during the whole of the unexpired terms granted subject to the payment of usual Government Rent.

No investigation has been carried out to determine the suitability of the ground conditions or the services for any property development(s) erected or to be erected on the property in concern. Our valuation has been carried out on the assumption that these aspects are satisfactory. We have also assumed that all necessary consents, approvals and licences from relevant government authorities have been or will be granted without onerous conditions or delay.

No allowance has been made in our valuation for any charges, mortgages or amounts owing on the property for any expenses or taxation which may be incurred in effecting a sale. Unless otherwise stated, we have assumed that the property is free from any encumbrances, restrictions and outgoings of an onerous nature which may serve to affect the value of the property.

We have not carried out detailed on-site measurement to verify the correctness of the floor areas in respect of the property but we have assumed that the floor areas shown on the documents handed to us are correct.

Other special assumptions for the property have been stated in the footnotes of the valuation certificate for the property, if any.

VALUATION CONsIDERATION

We have inspected the property included in the attached valuation certificate. During the course of our inspection, we did not note any serious defect. However, no structural survey nor test on any of the services has been made and we are therefore unable to report as to whether the property is free from rot, infestation or other structural or non-structural defect.

Having examined all relevant documents, we have relied to a considerable extent on the information given by the Group, particularly in respect of planning approvals, statutory notices, easements, tenure, floor areas, occupancy status and in the identification of the property.

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Unless otherwise stated, all dimensions, measurements and areas included in the valuation certificate are based on the information contained in the documents provided to us by the Group and are therefore approximations. We have had no reason to doubt the truth and accuracy of the information made available to us and we have been advised by the Group that no material facts have been omitted from the information so given.

REmARks

We declare hereby that we are independent to the Group and we are not interested directly or indirectly in any shares in any member of the Group. We do not have any right or option whether legally enforceable or not to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for any shares in any member of the Group.

Unless otherwise stated, all monetary amounts stated herein are in the currency of Hong Kong Dollars (“HK$”), the lawful currency of Hong Kong.

We enclose herewith our Valuation Certificate.

Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of VIgERs APPRAIsAL AND CONsULTINg LImITED

David W. I. Cheung

MRICS MHKIS RPS(GP) CREA MCIArb Executive Director

Note: Mr. David W. I. Cheung is a Registered Professional Surveyor in General Practice Division with over 25 years’ valuation experience on properties in various regions including Hong Kong, who has been vetted on the list of property valuers for undertaking valuations for incorporation or reference in listing particulars and circulars and valuations in connection with takeovers and mergers published by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, and is suitably qualified for undertaking valuations relating to listing exercises.

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VALUATION CERTIFICATE

Property to be held by the group for Owner Occupation Purpose

Property

Description and Tenure

market Value in Particulars Existing state as of Occupancy at 29th may 2009

22nd Floor of Tower B and Car Parking Space Nos. P48, P64, P65 and P66 on 2nd Floor, “No. 1 Wang Kwong Road”, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

All those

1,306/70,000th parts or parcels of ground known and registered at the Land Registry as The Remaining Portion of New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 5925

The property comprises an office floor on 22nd floor and 4 car parking spaces on 2nd floor of a 25-storey office building which will be completed in 2009.

The office floor of the property has a gross floor area of approximately 12,895 square feet (1,197.99 square metres) and a saleable area of approximately 9,000 square feet (836.13 square metres).

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 5925 is held under Conditions of Sale No. UB11579 for a term of 99 years commencing on 1st July 1898 less the last three days and has been further extended to 30th June 2047 subject to the annual Government Rent equivalent to 3% of the then Rateable Value from time to time.

The property is HK$50,000,000 in its final stage of construction and is scheduled to be handed over in late 2009.

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Note:

  1. Pursuant to our recent land search records, the current registered owner of the property is “WEALTHY STAR DEVELOPMENT LIMITED”.

  2. Pursuant to our recent land search records, the property is subject to the following salient encumbrances:

  3. i. Debenture and a Floating Charge for All Monies in favour of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited vide Memorial No. 07010300830262 dated 7th December 2006;

  4. ii. Modification Letter from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by the District Lands officers/Kowloon East regarding New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 5925 vide Memorial No. 08012903010016 dated 25th January 2008;

  5. iii. Deed Poll regarding Section A and the Remaining Portion vide Memorial No. 08052801490171 dated 13th May 2008;

  6. iv. Consent Letter for Permitting Additional Gross Floor Area from District Lands Office, Kowloon East Lands Department regarding Section A and the Remaining Portion of New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 5925 vide Memorial No. 08103100820010 dated 27th October 2008;

  7. v. Statutory Declaration by Tsang May Ping regarding the Remaining Portion of New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 5925 vide Memorial No. 08112101230196 dated 20th November 2008.

  8. The property lies on area zoned “Other Specified Uses” under Ngau Tau Kok & Kowloon Bay Outline Zoning Plan.

  9. The property is yet to be completed as at the Valuation Date but no allowance has been made in our valuation for any outstanding development cost.

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APPENDIX III

1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTS

This circular includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this circular and confirm, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, there are no other facts the omission of which would make any statement herein misleading.

2. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

As at the Latest Practicable Date, the following Directors and chief executive of the Company had interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company and its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) which are required (a) to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which he is taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO); (b) pursuant to section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register referred to therein; or (c) pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange:

(a) Interests (long position) of the Directors in the Company

Number of ordinary shares of HK$0.1 Number of ordinary shares of HK$0.1 Number of ordinary shares of HK$0.1 each
Number of
Percentage
underlying
Trust/ of issued shares held
Name of Personal Corporate Family
similar
Other
Total

ordinary
under equity
Director interests interests interest
interest
interest
interests
share capital
derivatives
(Note 1)
Mr. Ng Chi Ho 4,000,000 39,608,000 100,000,000
143,608,000
61.68%

0
(Note 2) (Note 3)
Mr. Ma Fung On 3,630,000 9,000,000

12,630,000

5.42%

0
(Note 4)
Mr. Wong Wai Lik,
Lamson 500,000

500,000

0.21%

2,000,000
Notes:
  1. These represent the interests in underlying shares in respect of the share opinions granted by the Company.

  2. 39, 608,000 shares are held by Billion Linkage Limited, the entire issued shares of which are held by Mr. Ng Chi Ho and his spouse in equal share.

  3. 100,000,000 Shares are held by Superior View Inc., the entire issued shares of which are ultimately held by Fidelitycorp Limited as the trustee of the C.H. Family Trust, the beneficiaries of which are the family members of Mr. Ng Chi Ho.

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  1. 9,000,000 Shares are held by Global Class Enterprises Limited, the entire issued shares of which are held by Mr. Ma Fung On.

(b) Interests (long position) of the Directors in associated corporation of the Company

As at the Latest Practicable Date, each of Mr. Ng Chi Ho and Mr. Ma Fung On held the following non-voting deferred shares of HK$1 each in Suga Electronics Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Name of shareholder Number of non-voting deferred shares Mr. Ng Chi Ho (Note) 3,680,000 Mr. Ma Fung On (Note) 240,000

Note:

The 4,000,000 non-voting deferred shares in Suga Electronics Limited are held as to 80% by Essential Mix Enterprises Limited and 20% by Broadway Business Limited. Mr. Ng Chi Ho and Mr. Ma Fung On hold 92% and 6% interests in each of Essential Mix Enterprises Limited and Broadway Business Limited respectively.

These non-voting deferred shares have no voting rights, are not entitled to dividends, and are not entitled to any distributions upon winding up unless a sum of HK$10,000,000,000 per ordinary share has been distributed to the holders of ordinary shares.

Save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors or chief executive of the Company nor their respective associates had any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) which are required (a) to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which he is taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO); (b) pursuant to section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register referred to therein; or (c) pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange.

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  • (c) Interests or short positions of substantial shareholders (other than a Director or chief executive of the Company) discloseable under Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO

As at the Latest Practicable Date, so far as the Directors are aware, the register required to be maintained by the Company pursuant to section 336 of the SFO shows that, other than the interests disclosed above in respect of certain Directors, the following entities have, directly or indirectly, interests or short positions in the shares and the underlying shares of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO (other than a Director or chief executive of the Company), or have, directly or indirectly, interests in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying rights to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of any other member of the Group:

Long Positions

Shares
Number of
Name of Shareholder Ordinary Shares Percentage
Superior View Inc.(Note 1) 100,000,000 42.95%
Billion Linkage Limited_(Note 2)_ 39,608,000 17.01%
Shaw, Kwei & Partners (Asia) Ltd_(Note 3)_ 12,500,000 5.37%

Notes:

  1. The entire issued share capital of Superior View Inc. is ultimately held by Fidelitycorp Limited as trustee of the C.H. Family Trust, the beneficiaries of which are the family members of Mr. Ng Chi Ho. Mr. Ng Chi Ho is a director of Superior View Inc.

  2. The entire issued share capital of Billion Linkage Limited is held by Mr. Ng Chi Ho and his spouse in equal shares and, as such, Mr. Ng Chi Ho is deemed to be interested in all the shares held by Billion Linkage Limited under the SFO. Mr. Ng Chi Ho is a director of Billion Linkage Limited.

  3. The interests in the 12,000,000 shares are held by Shaw, Kwei & Partners (Asia) Limited as a general partner of the Asian Value Investment Fund L.P. The entire issued share capital of Shaw, Kwei & Partners (Asia) Limited is held by Mr. Kyle Arnold Shaw, Jr..

Other than as disclosed above, the Company had not been notified of any other relevant interests or short positions in the shares or underlying shares of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date.

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3. DIRECTORS’ INTEREST IN SERVICE CONTRACTS

Each of independent non-executive directors is appointed for a term of one year.

Each of Mr. Ng Chi Ho and Mr. Wong Wai Lik, Lamson, both being executive Directors, has entered into a service contract with the Company for an initial fixed term of three years commencing from 1 September 2002 and will continue thereafter until terminated by not less than three months’ notice in writing served by either party on the other. Mr. Ma Fung On, an executive Director, has entered into a service contract with the Company for an initial fixed term of three years commencing from 1 April 2004 and will continue thereafter until terminated by not less than three months’ notice in writing served by either party on the other. Save as disclosed above, none of the directors proposed for re-election has a service contract with the Company, which is not determinable by the Company within one year without payment of compensation, other than statutory compensation.

4. COMPETING INTEREST

As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors and their respective associates was considered by the Company to have interests in business which compete with, or might compete with, either directly or indirectly, with the business of the Group, other than those business in which such directors have been appointed to represent the interests of the Company and/or other members of the Group.

5. EXPERT AND CONSENT

The following is the qualification of the expert who has given opinions or advice which is contained in this circular:

Name Qualification
Vigers Appraisal and Consulting Limited Property valuer
(referred to as “Vigers”)

Vigers has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this circular with the inclusion herein of its report and references to its name, in the form and context in which it appears.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Vigers did not have any shareholding in any member of the Group nor any right (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for securities in any member of the Group.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Vigers had no direct or indirect interest in any assets which had been acquired or disposed of by, or leased to, or which were proposed to be acquired or disposed of by, or leased to, the Company or any of its subsidiaries since 31 March 2008, being the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Group were made up.

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6. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN ASSETS AND CONTRACTS OF SIGNIFICANCE

As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had any direct or indirect interests in any assets which have been acquired or disposed of by, or leased to, or which are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by, or leased to, the Company or any of its subsidiaries since 31 March 2008, being the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Company were made up. No contract or arrangement in which a Director was materially interested and which was significant in relation to the business of the Group subsisted as at the Latest Practicable Date.

7. LITIGATION

As at the Latest Practicable Date, no member of the Group was engaged in any litigation or arbitration of material importance and the Directors were not aware of any litigation or claim of material importance pending or threatened against any member of the Group.

8. MATERIAL CONTRACTS

No contract (not being contracts in the ordinary course of business) has been entered into by the Company within the two years immediately preceding the date of this circular and is or may be material.

9. GENERAL

  • (a) The registered office of the Company is situated at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda.

  • (b) The head office and principal place of business of the Company in Hong Kong is Units 1904-7, 19th Floor, Chevalier Commercial Centre, 8 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

  • (c) The Company’s branch share registrar and transfer office in Hong Kong is Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited of Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

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  • (d) The secretary of the Company is Mr. Huen Po Wah. Mr. Huen, aged 60, is a director of Fair Wind Secretarial Services Limited and has 28 years of experience in company management and secretarial fields. He is an associate of The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an associate of The Institute of the Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

  • (e) The English text of this circular shall prevail over the Chinese text.

10. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION

Copies of the following documents will be made available for inspection at the Company’s principal place of business in Hong Kong at Units 1904-7, 19th Floor, Chevalier Commercial Centre, 8 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong during normal business hours on any weekday (except for public holidays) up to and including 28 July 2009:

  • (a) the memorandum of association and bye-laws of the Company;

  • (b) the service contracts referred to in the section headed “Directors’ Interest in Service Contracts” in this Appendix;

  • (c) the audited financial statements of the Company for each of the financial years ended 31 March 2007 and 2008;

  • (d) the valuation report from Vigers, the text of which is set out in Appendix II to this circular;

  • (e) the written consent of Vigers referred to in the section headed “Expert and Consent” in this Appendix; and

  • (f) this circular.

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