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S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Limited Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2012

Apr 12, 2012

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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 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 all your shares in S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Limited, you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, stockbroker or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.

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.

S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Limited

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 1184)

GENERAL MANDATES TO REPURCHASE AND ISSUE SHARES, RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, AND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

A notice convening the annual general meeting of the Company to be held at Room 1109, Tower B, Hunghom Commercial Centre, 37 Ma Tau Wai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 11:00 a.m. is set out on pages 10 to 14 of this circular. Whether or not you intend to attend the annual general meeting, you are requested to complete the accompanying form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return the same to the Company’s Share Registrars in Hong Kong, Tricor Secretaries Limited, at 26/F., Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the annual general meeting. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the annual general meeting should you so wish.

13 April 2012

LETTER FROM THE BOARD

S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Limited

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 1184)

Directors: Registered Office: Executive: Clarendon House Mr. Yim Yuk Lun, Stanley JP Church Street Chairman and Managing Director Hamilton Mr. Wong Sui Chuen HM11 Mr. Lock Shui Cheung Bermuda Mr. Lau Ping Cheung

Non-Executive: Dr. Chang Chu Cheng Independent Non-Executive: Mr. Cheung Chi Kwan Mr. Liu Chun Ning, Wilfred Dr. Lui Ming Wah SBS JP Mr. Wong Tak Yuen, Adrian

Principal Office: 6th Floor Tower B Hunghom Commercial Centre 37 Ma Tau Wai Road Hunghom Kowloon Hong Kong

13 April 2012

To the shareholders

Dear Sir or Madam,

GENERAL MANDATES TO REPURCHASE AND ISSUE SHARES, RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, AND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

INTRODUCTION

It is proposed that at the annual general meeting of the Company to be held on 16 May 2012, the ordinary resolutions as set out in the notice of annual general meeting, will be proposed to grant the directors general mandates for issue of new shares by the Company and for the repurchase by the Company of its own shares and re-election of retiring directors.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

GENERAL MANDATE TO ISSUE SHARES

Approval is being sought from the shareholders of the Company to grant a general mandate in order to ensure flexibility and discretion to the directors of the Company (“Directors”) in the event it becomes desirable for the Company to issue new shares equal in aggregate up to 52,428,144 shares, representing 20% of the issued share capital of the Company as at the date of passing the relevant ordinary resolution (the “Issue Mandate”). The Issue Mandate will end on (i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company; or (ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Bye-laws or any applicable law to be held; or (iii) the revocation or variation by ordinary resolution of shareholders in general meeting, whichever is the earliest. The obtaining of such a mandate is in accordance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”). The Directors wish to state that they have no immediate plans to issue any new shares of the Company.

SHARES REPURCHASE MANDATE

The Listing Rules permit companies with a primary listing on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“the Exchange”) to purchase their own shares, subject to certain restrictions, on the Exchange. At the annual general meeting of the Company to be held on 16 May 2012 an ordinary resolution will be proposed to grant the Directors a general mandate to, inter alia, purchase up to 26,214,072 shares, representing 10% of the shares of the Company in issue as at the date of the passing of the relevant resolution (Repurchase Proposal). In addition, an ordinary resolution will be proposed to provide the Directors with a general mandate to allot and issue new shares of the Company up to an amount not exceeding 20% of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of the passing of such resolution and adding to such general mandate by a separate ordinary resolution to be proposed at the said annual general meeting, any shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Repurchase Proposal (up to a maximum of 26,214,072 shares, representing 10% of the Company’s issued share capital as at the date of the resolution). The Repurchase Proposal will end on (i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company; or (ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Bye-laws or any applicable law to be held; or (iii) the revocation or variation by ordinary resolution of shareholders in general meeting, whichever is the earliest. The Company is required by the particular rules in the Listing Rules regulating such share repurchases to send to shareholders an explanatory statement containing all the information reasonably necessary to enable them to make an informed decision on whether to vote for or against the Repurchase Proposal. The explanatory statement required by the Listing Rules to be included in this circular is set out in the Appendix I to this circular.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

A notice of the annual general meeting is set out pages 10 to 14 of this circular. At the annual general meeting, in addition to the ordinary business of the meeting, resolutions will be proposed to approve the general mandates for issue of new shares by the Company and for the repurchase by the Company of its own shares and re-election of retiring directors respectively.

RE-ELECTION OF RETIRING DIRECTORS

Pursuant to Bye-law 87, Mr. Liu Chun Ning, Wilfred, Dr. Lui Ming Wah SBS JP and Mr. Wong Tak Yuen, Adrian, respectively shall retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for reelection at the annual general meeting. Their details are set out in Appendix II to this circular.

Both Mr. Liu Chun Ning, Wilfred, Dr. Lui Ming Wah SBS JP and Mr. Wong Tak Yuen, Adrian have served as an independent non-executive Director for more than 9 years. In compliance with code A.4.3 of the code on corporate governance practices of the Listing Rules, the re-election of Mr. Liu Chun Ning, Wilfred, Dr. Lui Ming Wah SBS JP and Mr. Wong Tak Yuen, Adrian will be subject to separate resolution to be approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting.

Each of Mr. Liu Chun Ning, Wilfred, Dr. Lui Ming Wah SBS JP and Mr. Wong Tak Yuen, Adrian meets the independence guideline set out in rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules and has given an annual confirmation of his independence to the Company. Although they have served the Company as independent non-executive Directors for more than 9 years, the Board is of the view that their independence is not affect by their long service with the Company. Hence, the Board considered Mr. Liu Chun Ning, Wilfred, Dr. Lui Ming Wah SBS JP and Mr. Wong Tak Yuen, Adrian as independent and should be re-elected at the annual general meeting because of their experience and contribution to the Board.

VOTING BY POLL

According to rule 13.39(4) of the Listing Rules, any vote of shareholders at a general meeting must be taken by poll. Therefore, all the resolutions put to the vote at the annual general meeting will be taken by way of poll.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

RECOMMENDATION

The Directors consider that the general mandate to issue shares and the Repurchase Proposal and the re-election of Directors are in the best interests of the Company and it shareholders and accordingly recommend that all shareholders should vote in favour of the ordinary resolutions to be proposed at the said annual general meeting, as they intend to do so themselves in respect of their own holdings.

Yours faithfully, On behalf of the Board Yim Yuk Lun, Stanley JP Chairman and Managing Director

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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

APPENDIX I

This Appendix I serves as an explanatory statement, as required by the Listing Rules, to provide the requisite information in relation to the Repurchase Mandate for your consideration.

1. SHARE CAPITAL

As at 5 April 2012, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this circular for ascertaining such information (the “Latest Practicable Date”), the issued share capital of the Company comprised 262,140,720 shares of HK$0.10 each. Subject to the passing of the relevant ordinary resolution and on the basis that no further shares are issued or repurchased prior to the annual general meeting on 16 May 2012, the Company will be allowed under the Repurchase Proposal to repurchase a maximum of 26,214,072 shares, representing 10% of the issued share capital of the Company until (i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company; or (ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Bye-laws or any applicable law to be held; or (iii) the revocation or variation by ordinary resolution of shareholders in general meeting, whichever is the earliest.

2. REASONS FOR REPURCHASES

The Directors believe that the Repurchase Proposal is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. Such repurchases may, depending on whether the Company’s shares are trading at prices below the Company’s net asset value per share and funding arrangements at the time, lead to an enhancement of the net value per share of the Company’s shares and its assets and/or its earnings per share and will only be made when the Directors believe that such repurchases will benefit the Company and its shareholders.

3. FUNDING OF REPURCHASES

In repurchasing shares, the Company may only apply funds legally available for such purpose in accordance with its memorandum of association and bye-laws and the laws of Bermuda.

There may be a material adverse impact on the working capital or gearing position of the Company (as compared with the position disclosed in the audited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2011) in the event that the mandate to repurchase shares is exercised in full at any time during the proposed repurchase period. However, the Directors do not propose to exercise the mandate to such extent as would, in the circumstances, have a material adverse effect on the working capital requirements of the Company or the gearing levels which in the opinion of the Directors are from time to time appropriate for the Company.

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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

APPENDIX I

4. GENERAL

None of the Directors or, to the best of their knowledge having made all reasonable enquiries, any of their associates has any present intention, if the repurchase proposal is approved by the shareholders at the annual general meeting on 16 May 2012, to sell any shares to the Company or its subsidiaries.

The Directors have undertaken to the Exchange that so far as the same may be applicable, they will exercise the repurchase mandate pursuant to the proposed resolution in accordance with the Listing Rules and the applicable laws of Bermuda.

The Company has not repurchased any shares on the Exchange during the past six months.

If as a result of the exercise of the power to repurchase shares pursuant to the repurchase mandate, a shareholder’s proportionate interest in the voting rights of the Company increases, such increase will be treated as an acquisition for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers (“Takeover Code”). As a result a shareholder, or group of shareholders acting in concert depending on the level of increase of the shareholders interest, could obtain or consolidate control of the Company and become obliged to make a mandatory offer in accordance with Rule 26 of the Takeover Code.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Unimicro Limited, a company wholly and beneficially owned by Mr. Yim Yuk Lun, Stanley JP, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company was beneficially interested in 63,771,400 shares of HK$0.10 each. Mr. Yim Yuk Lun, Stanley JP also has personal interest of 13,990,000 shares of HK$0.10 each. Unimicro Limited and Mr. Yim Yuk Lun, Stanley JP hold shares representing approximately 29.66% of the total issued share capital of the Company. In the event that the Directors exercise in full the power to repurchase shares, the joint shareholdings of Unimicro Limited and Mr. Yim Yuk Lun, Stanley JP would increased from approximately 29.66% to approximately 32.96%, and such increase would give rise to an obligation to make a mandatory offer in accordance with Rule 26 of the Takeover Code. The Directors do not propose to exercise the Repurchase Mandate to such extent as would, in the circumstances, have an effect to give rise to an obligation to make a mandatory offer under Rule 26 of the Takeover Code.

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APPENDIX I

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

In addition, Foxconn Holding Limited* (“Foxconn”) is the substantial shareholder of the Company holding 46,000,000 shares of HK$0.10 each (represents 17.55% of the total issued share capital of the Company). In the event that the Directors exercise in full the power repurchase the shares, the shareholding of Foxconn would be increased from approximately 17.55% to approximately 19.50%, and such increase would not give rise to an obligation to make a mandatory offer in accordance with Rule 26 of the Takeover Code. Mr. Chung Shun Ming is the substantial shareholder of the Company holding 27,343,400 shares of HK$0.10 each (represents 10.43% of the total issued share capital of the Company). In the event that the Directors exercise in full the power repurchase the share, the shareholding of Mr. Chung Shun Ming would be increased from approximately 10.43% to approximately 11.59%, and such increase would not give rise to an obligation to make a mandatory offer in accordance with Rule 26 of the Takeover Code.

No connected persons or their associates (as defined in the Listing Rules) have notified the Company that they have a present intention to sell shares to the Company, or have undertaken not to do so in the event that the Company is authorized to make purchases of shares.

  • Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (“Hon Hai”) owns 100% interests in Foxconn. All interests from Foxconn are deemed to be beneficially interested by Hon Hai.

5. SHARE PRICES

The highest and lowest prices at which the Company’s shares were traded on the Exchange during in each of the previous twelve months immediately prior to the Latest Practicable Date were as follows:

shares
highest lowest
HK$ HK$
April 2011 2.59 2.23
May 2011 2.45 2.04
June 2011 2.20 1.99
July 2011 2.10 1.95
August 2011 2.05 1.79
September 2011 2.05 1.62
October 2011 1.76 1.50
November 2011 1.75 1.55
December 2011 1.70 1.50
January 2012 1.66 1.50
February 2012 1.68 1.50
March 2012 1.97 1.41
April 2012 (up to the Latest Practicable Date) 1.66 1.58

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DETAILS OF PROPOSED DIRECTORS TO BE RE-ELECTED

APPENDIX II

As required by the Listing Rules, the following are the particulars of the three Directors proposed to be re-elected at the annual general meeting.

Mr. Liu Chun Ning , Wilfred, aged 50, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company in 2001. He is currently an executive director of Chong Hing Bank Limited who is in charge of the securities business of Chong Hing Bank Limited, an non-executive director of Liu Chong Hing Investment Limited and an independent non-executive director of Get Nice Holdings Limited, whose shares are listed in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He was appointed as independent non-executive director of Seamless Green China (Holdings) Limited during 2008 to July 2011, a listed company in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK). Save as disclosed above, Mr. Liu did not hold any directorship in any other public listed company in the last three years.

So far as the directors are aware as at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. Liu did not have any interest in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance. He does not have any relationship with any other directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. Mr. Liu has no service contract with the Company and receives no director’s remuneration in 2011. He is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at annual general meetings of the Company in accordance with the Company’s ByeLaws.

This is no information relating to Mr. Liu that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rules 13.51 (2)(h) to (v) of the listing rules and there is no other matter which needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

Dr. Lui Ming Wah SBS JP, aged 74, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company in 1994. He is currently the independent non-executive director of AV Concept Holdings Limited, Glory Mark Hi-Tech (Holdings) Limited, Gold Peak Industries (Holdings) Limited and L.K. Technology Holdings Limited, all being listed companies in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and a director of Asian Citrus Holding Limited, a listed company in the London Stock Exchange and Hong Kong. Dr. Lui holds a Master’s degree in applied science from the University of New South Wales, Australia and a Doctorate in engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Lui is currently the managing director of Keystone Electronics Company Limited. Dr. Lui is the Hon. Chairman of the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association Limited and Hon. President of CMA. Save as disclosed above, Dr. Lui did not hold any directorship in any other public listed company in the last three years.

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APPENDIX II

DETAILS OF PROPOSED DIRECTORS TO BE RE-ELECTED

So far as the directors are aware as at the Latest Practicable Date, Dr. Lui did not have any interest in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance. He does not have any relationship with any other directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. Dr. Lui has no service contract with the Company and he is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at annual general meetings of the Company in accordance with the Company’s Bye-Laws. His directors’ remuneration was approximately HKD50,000 for the financial year ended 31 December 2011.

This is no information relating to Dr. Lui that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rules 13.51 (2)(h) to (v) of the listing rules and there is no other matter which needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

Mr. Wong Tak Yuen, Adrian , aged 57, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company in 1999. Mr. Wong holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Western Ontairo, London, Canada. Mr. Wong has over twenty years experience in the financial Industry. Save as disclosed above, Mr Wong did not hold any directorship in any other public listed company in the last three years.

So far as the directors are aware as at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. Wong did not have any interest in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance. He does not have any relationship with any other directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. Mr. Wong has no service contract with the Company and he is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at annual general meetings of the Company in accordance with the Company’s Bye-Laws. His directors’ remuneration was approximately HKD50,000 for the financial year ended 31 December 2011.

This is no information relating to Mr. Wong that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rules 13.51 (2)(h) to (v) of the listing rules and there is no other matter which needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Limited

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 1184)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual general meeting of the Company will be held at Room 1109, Tower B, Hunghom Commercial Centre, 37 Ma Tau Wai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong on 16 May 2012 at 11:00 a.m. for the following purposes:

  1. To receive, consider and adopt the audited financial statements and the reports of the directors and independent auditors for the year ended 31 December 2011.

  2. To declare a final dividend of HK10 cents per share for the year ended 31 December 2011.

  3. To re-elect, each as a separate resolution, the following persons as directors

  4. (a) Mr. Liu Chun Ning, Wilfred

  5. (b) Dr. Lui Ming Wah, SBS JP

  6. (c) Mr. Wong Tak Yuen, Adrian

and to authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration.

  1. To re-appoint auditors and to authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

As special business, to consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without amendments, the following resolutions as ordinary resolutions:

ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS

  1. THAT

  2. (a) subject to paragraph (b) below, the exercise by the directors of the Company (the “Directors”) during the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined) of all the powers of the Company to purchase its own shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) or on any other stock exchange on which the shares of the Company may be listed and recognized by the Securities and Futures Commission and the Stock Exchange for this purpose, subject to and in accordance with all applicable laws and the requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange (as amended from time to time) or of any other stock exchange, be and is hereby generally and unconditionally approved and authorized.

  3. (b) the aggregate nominal amount of the shares of the Company to be purchased by the Company pursuant to the approval in paragraph (a) above during the Relevant Period shall not exceed 10% of the nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of passing this Resolution and the approval pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be limited accordingly; and

  4. (c) for the purpose of this Resolution, “Relevant Period” means the period from the passing of this Resolution until whichever is the earlier of:

    • (i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;

    • (ii) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the bye-laws of the Company or any applicable law to be held; or

    • (iii) the revocation or variation of the authority given under this Resolution by an ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the Company in general meeting.”

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

  1. THAT

  2. (a) subject to paragraph (b) below, a general mandate be and is hereby unconditionally given to the Directors of the Company to exercise all the powers of the Company during the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined) to allot, issue and deal with the shares in the capital of the Company (including making and granting offers, agreements and options which would or might require the exercise of such powers, whether during the continuance of the Relevant Period or thereafter).

  3. (b) the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted or dealt with pursuant to the approval in paragraph (a) above during the Relevant Period, otherwise than pursuant to the following, shall not exceed 20% of the nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of passing this Resolution and the said approval shall be limited accordingly.

    • (i) a rights issue where shares are offered for a period fixed by the Directors to shareholders on the register on a fixed record date in proportion to their than holdings of such shares (subject to such exclusion or other arrangements as the Directors may deem necessary or expedient in relation to fractional entitlements or having regard, as appropriate, to any restrictions or obligations under the laws of, or the requirements of any recognized regulatory body or stock exchange in, or in any territory applicable to the Company);

    • (ii) an issue of shares under any share option scheme or similar arrangement for the time being adopted for the grant or issue to officers and/or employees of the Company and/or any of its subsidiaries of shares or rights to acquire shares of the Company and approved by the Stock Exchange;

    • (iii) any issue of shares in the Company upon the exercise of subscription rights attaching to any warrants of the Company; or

    • (iv) any scrip dividend scheme or similar arrangement implemented in accordance with the bye-laws of the Company; and

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

  • (c) for the purpose of this Resolution, “Relevant Period” means the period from the passing of this Resolution until whichever is the earlier of:

    • (i) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;

    • (ii) the expiration of period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the bye-laws of the Company or any applicable law to be held; or

    • (iii) the revocation or variation of the authority given under this Resolution by an ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the Company in general meeting”; and

  • THAT conditionally upon Resolutions Numbers 5 and 6 being, passed, the general mandate granted to the directors of the Company and for the time being in force to exercise the powers of the Company to allot shares in the capital of the Company be and is hereby extended by the addition to the nominal value of the share capital which may be allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted by the Directors of the Company pursuant to such general mandate an amount representing the aggregate nominal value of the share capital of the Company repurchased by the Company under the authority granted pursuant to Resolution Number 6, provided that such amount shall not exceed 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue as at the date of passing this resolution.”

On behalf of the Board Yim Yuk Lun, Stanley JP Chairman and Managing Director

Hong Kong, 13 April 2012

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notes:

  • (1) A member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote instead of him. A proxy need not be a member of the Company. In order to be valid, the form of proxy must be deposited with the Company’s Share Registrars in Hong Kong in Tricor Secretaries Limited, 26/F., Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong together with any power of attorney or other authority, under which it is signed, or a notarially certified copy of that power or authority, not less than 48 hours before the time for holding the meeting.

  • (2) An Explanatory Statement in relation to Resolution Number 5 will be sent to shareholders and other persons who are entitled into.

  • (3) The register of members of the Company will be closed from 11 May 2012 to 15 May 2012, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares will be effected. In order to qualify for the attending and voting at the annual general meeting, all transfers accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged with the Company’s Share Registrars in Hong Kong, Tricor Secretaries Limited, 26/F., Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong for registration no later than 4:30 p.m. on 10 May 2012.

  • (4) The register of members of the Company will be closed from 22 May 2012 to 24 May 2012, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares will be effected. In order to qualify for the proposed final dividend, all transfers accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged with the Company’s Share Registrars in Hong Kong, Tricor Secretaries Limited, 26/F., Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong for registration no later than 4:30 p.m. on 31 May 2012.

  • (5) Concerning item 6 above, the Directors wish to state that they have no immediate plans to issue any additional new shares of the Company pursuant to the power to be conferred by this mandate. Under the listing rules of the Stock Exchange (as amended from time to time) the general mandate lapses unless it is renewed at each annual general meeting.

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