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Sinopec Engineering Group Co Ltd. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2012
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UNIVERSE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 寰宇國際控股有限公司[*]
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 1046)
INTERIM RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2011
The board of directors (the “Directors”) (the “Board”) of Universe International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) announces the unaudited interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) for the six months ended 31st December 2011 as follows:
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Note Revenue 2 Cost of revenue 3 Selling expenses 3 Administrative expenses 3 Other income Other gains – net Other operating expenses 3 Finance income Loss before income tax Income tax expense 4 Loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company Other comprehensive income: Gain recognized directly in equity Total comprehensive loss for the period attributable to the equity holders of the Company Loss per share for loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company during the period (expressed in HK cent) – basic 5 – diluted 5 |
For the six months ended 31st December 2011 2010 HK$’000 HK$’000 43,297 96,487 (33,451) (83,765) (1,377) (1,209) (13,950) (14,076) 95 651 61 1,313 (1,081) (8,946) 528 324 (5,878) (9,221) (126) (3) (6,004) (9,224) 146 – (5,858) (9,224) (0.36) (0.57) (0.36) (0.57) |
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- for identification purposes only
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| Note ASSETS Non-current assets Leasehold land Property, plant and equipment Investment properties Other intangible assets Film rights and films in progress Film deposits Deferred income tax assets Available-for-sale financial assets Deposits paid Current assets Inventories Accounts receivable 6 Deposits paid, prepayments and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Total assets EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company Share capital Share premium Other reserves Retained earnings Total equity |
Unaudited As at 31st December 2011 HK$’000 3,236 17,737 6,500 1,858 83,627 34,188 650 3,005 – 150,801 3,786 34,284 7,189 91,470 136,729 287,530 34,235 135,293 967 73,375 243,870 |
Audited As at 30th June 2011 HK$’000 3,277 17,845 6,100 1,858 66,467 32,502 625 1,275 1,730 |
|---|---|---|
| 131,679 | ||
| 3,619 50,518 6,810 79,432 |
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| 140,379 | ||
| 272,058 | ||
| 32,492 127,211 821 79,379 |
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| 239,903 |
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| LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Deferred income tax liabilities Current liabilities Accounts payable 7 Other payables and accrued charges Deposits received Amount due to the ultimate holding company Obligations under finance leases Taxation payable Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Note |
603 4,706 10,251 26,833 1 46 1,220 43,057 43,660 287,530 93,672 244,473 Unaudited As at 31st December 2011 HK$’000 |
640 Audited As at 30th June 2011 HK$’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,529 8,511 17,400 1 71 1,003 |
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| 31,515 | ||
| 32,155 | ||
| 272,058 | ||
| 108,864 | ||
| 240,543 |
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NOTES:
1 BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six months ended 31st December 2011 have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard (“HKAS”) 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”).
The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 30th June 2011, which have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) issued by HKICPA.
The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information in conformity with HKAS 34 requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses on a year to date basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The accounting policies applied are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year ended 30th June 2011, as described in those annual financial statements.
Taxes on income in the interim periods are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual earnings.
The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are mandatory for the financial year ending 30th June 2012.
| Effective for accounting | ||
|---|---|---|
| periods beginning on or after | ||
| HKFRSs (Amendments) | Improvements to HKFRSs 2010 | 1st January 2011 |
| HKAS 24 (Revised) | Related Party Disclosures | 1st January 2011 |
| HKFRS 1 (Amendment) | Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of | 1st July 2011 |
| Fixed Dates for First-time Adopters | ||
| HKFRS 7 (Amendment) | Disclosures – Transfers of Financial Assets | 1st July 2011 |
| HK(IFRIC)-Int 14 (Amendment) | Prepayments of a Minimum Funding | 1st January 2011 |
| Requirement |
The adoption of above new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have no significant impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.
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The following new and revised standards, amendments to standards and interpretations to existing standards have been published that are mandatory for the Group’s financial year beginning on or after 1st July 2012 or later periods but which the Group has not early adopted.
Effective for accounting periods beginning on or after
| HKAS 1 (Amendment) | Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive | 1st July 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Income | ||
| HKAS 12 (Amendment) | Deferred tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets | 1st January 2012 |
| HKAS 19 (2011) | Employee Benefits | 1st January 2013 |
| HKAS 27 (2011) | Separate Financial Statements | 1st January 2013 |
| HKAS 28 (2011) | Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures | 1st January 2013 |
| HKFRS 9 | Financial Instruments | 1st January 2015 |
| HKFRS 10 | Consolidated Financial Statements | 1st January 2013 |
| HKFRS 11 | Joint Arrangements | 1st January 2013 |
| HKFRS 12 | Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities | 1st January 2013 |
| HKFRS 13 | Fair Value Measurement | 1st January 2013 |
| HK(IFRIC) – Int 20 | Stripping Costs in the Production | 1st January 2013 |
| Phase of a Surface Mine | ||
| HKAS 32 (Amendment) | Presentation – Offsetting Financial Assets and | 1st January 2014 |
| Financial Liabilities | ||
| HKFRS 7 (Amendment) | Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and | 1st January 2013 |
| Financial Liabilities |
2. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker (the “CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Chairman of the Group that makes strategic decisions. The CODM has determined the operating segments based on these reports, as below:
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Distribution of films in various videogram formats
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Film exhibition, licensing and sub-licensing of film rights
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Leasing of investment properties
The CODM assesses the performance of the operating segments based on a measure of segment results. This measurement basis excludes the effects of non-recurring expenditure from the operating segments, such as gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale and increase in fair value of investment properties. Finance income and income tax expense are not included in the result for each operating segment that is reviewed by the CODM. Other information provided, except as noted below, to the CODM is measured in a manner consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements.
Total assets, excluding other intangible assets, available-for-sale financial assets, deferred income tax assets, cash and cash equivalents and other unallocated assets (including leasehold land, property, plant and equipment, film rights and films in progress, film deposits, deposits paid, prepayments and other receivables), are managed on a central basis. These are part of the reconciliation to total balance sheet assets.
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The Group’s inter-segment transactions mainly consist of licensing of film rights, which are transferred at cost. The revenue from external parties reported to the CODM is measured in a manner consistent with that in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
There are no sales between geographical segments.
| Revenue External sales Inter-segment sales Results Segment results Finance income Loss before income tax Income tax expense Loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company Other information Capital expenditures Unallocated capital expenditures Total capital expenditures Depreciation and amortization of leasehold land Unallocated depreciation and amortization of leasehold land Total depreciation and amortization of leasehold land Amortization of film rights |
Sale of goods HK$’000 6,328 – 6,328 (1,488) 1,010 202 2,650 |
Unaudited For the six months ended 31st December 2011 Film exhibition, licensing and sub- licensing of film rights Leasing of investment properties Others Elimination HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 34,986 111 1,872 – 1,355 – 221 (1,576) 36,341 111 2,093 (1,576) (2,098) 55 (2,875) – 228 – 34 – 40 – 23 – 22,454 – – – |
Group HK$’000 43,297 – 43,297 (6,406) 528 (5,878) (126) (6,004) 1,272 41,635 42,907 265 301 566 25,104 |
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Unaudited
For the six months ended 31st December 2010
| Revenue External sales Inter-segment sales Results Segment results before impairment losses Impairment losses of film rights Segment results Finance income Loss before income tax Income tax expense Loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company Other information Capital expenditures Unallocated capital expenditures Total capital expenditures Depreciation and amortization of leasehold land Unallocated depreciation and amortization of leasehold land Total depreciation and amortization of leasehold land Amortization of film rights |
Sale of goods HK$’000 9,054 – 9,054 (49) – (49) 2,703 286 4,665 |
Film exhibition, licensing and sub- licensing of film rights HK$’000 85,136 1,282 86,418 91 (8,944) (8,853) 276 32 66,618 |
Leasing of investment properties HK$’000 – – – (1) – (1) – – – |
Others HK$’000 2,297 14 2,311 (642) – (642) 8 5 – |
Elimination HK$’000 – (1,296) (1,296) – – – – – – |
Group HK$’000 96,487 – 96,487 (601) (8,944) (9,545) 324 (9,221) (3) (9,224) 2,987 31,652 34,639 323 388 711 71,283 |
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Unaudited As at 31st December 2011
| Sale of goods Film exhibition, licensing and sub- licensing of film rights Leasing of investment properties Others Elimination HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Assets Segment assets 12,053 46,862 6,502 7,294 – Other intangible assets Deferred income tax assets Available-for-sale financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Other unallocated assets Total assets Audited As at 30th June 2011 Sale of goods Film exhibition, licensing and sub- licensing of film rights Leasing of investment properties Others Elimination HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 Assets Segment assets 14,042 67,420 6,101 4,331 – Other intangible assets Deferred income tax assets Available-for-sale financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Other unallocated assets Total assets |
Group HK$’000 72,711 1,858 650 3,005 91,470 117,836 |
|---|---|
| 287,530 | |
| Group HK$’000 91,894 1,858 625 1,275 79,432 96,974 |
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| 272,058 |
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3. EXPENSES BY NATURE
Expenses included in cost of revenue, selling expenses, administrative expenses and other operating expenses are analyzed as follows:
| Unaudited | ||
|---|---|---|
| For the six months ended | ||
| 31st December | ||
| 2011 | 2010 | |
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Amortization of film rights | 25,104 | 71,283 |
| Amortization of leasehold land | 41 | 41 |
| Depreciation of owned assets | 536 | 630 |
| Depreciation of leased assets | 30 | 40 |
| Write-off of inventories | 25 | 2 |
| Impairment losses of film rights | – | 8,944 |
| Impairment losses of accounts receivable | 792 | – |
| Employee benefits expenses | 9,980 | 9,560 |
| Cost of inventories sold | 2,172 | 2,651 |
4. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 16.5% on the estimated assessable profit for the period (2010: 16.5%).
The amount of income tax expense charged to the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income represents:
| Hong Kong profits tax Deferred income tax relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences |
Unaudited For the six months ended 31st December 2011 2010 HK$’000 HK$’000 217 (29) (91) 32 126 3 |
Unaudited For the six months ended 31st December 2011 2010 HK$’000 HK$’000 217 (29) (91) 32 126 3 |
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| 3 |
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5. LOSS PER SHARE
The calculation of basic loss per share is based on the loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company of HK$6,004,000 (2010: HK$9,224,000) and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period of 1,686,189,337 shares (2010: 1,624,605,370 shares).
The basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended 31st December 2011 are the same as there was no dilutive potential ordinary share outstanding during the period (2010: same).
6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
| Accounts receivable Less: Provision for impairment of accounts receivable Accounts receivable – net |
Unaudited As at 31st December 2011 HK$’000 35,076 (792) 34,284 |
Audited As at 30th June 2011 HK$’000 50,518 – 50,518 |
|---|---|---|
The carrying amount of accounts receivable approximates to their fair values.
As at 31st December 2011, the ageing analysis of the accounts receivable was as follows:
| Current to 90 days 91 days to 180 days Over 180 days |
Unaudited As at 31st December 2011 HK$’000 21,205 6,254 6,825 34,284 |
Audited As at 30th June 2011 HK$’000 7,475 7,810 35,233 50,518 |
|---|---|---|
Sales of videogram products are with credit terms of 7 days to 60 days. Sales from film exhibition, licensing and sublicensing of film rights are on open account terms.
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There is no concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable, as the Group has a large number of customers, and are internationally dispersed.
Save as a bank’s guarantee of HK$90,000 provided to the Group by a customer, the Group does not hold any collateral as security (As at 30th June 2011: same).
The Group has recognized a loss of approximately HK$792,000 (2010: nil) for the impairment of its accounts receivable during the period.
7. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
As at 31st December 2011, the ageing analysis of the accounts payable was as follows:
| Current to 90 days 91 days to 180 days Over 180 days |
Unaudited As at 31st December 2011 HK$’000 1,931 429 2,346 4,706 |
Audited As at 30th June 2011 HK$’000 1,923 493 2,113 4,529 |
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8. PENDING LITIGATIONS
- (a) A court action was commenced in the Court of First Instance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 17th April 2002 by The Star Overseas Limited (“Star”), an independent third party, against Universe Entertainment Limited (“UEL”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
By the above action, Star alleged that a sum of US$935,871.65 (equivalent to HK$7,299,798.84) was payable by UEL to Star as its share of the revenue of the movie entitled “Shaolin Soccer” (the “Movie”).
Pursuant to an Order (the “Order”) made by the High Court on 21st February 2003, UEL was ordered and had paid to Star a sum of HK$5,495,699.80, being part of the licence fee of the Movie received by UEL from Miramax Films (being the licencee of the Movie) and which was also part of the sum claimed by Star. Pursuant to the Order, UEL is also liable to pay Star interest in the sum of HK$350,905.30 and some of the costs of the application leading to the making of the Order, all of which have been settled. As the Order has not disposed of all the claims of US$935,871.65 (equivalent to HK$7,299,798.84) by Star, UEL is entitled to continue to defend the claim by Star for recovering the remaining balance in the sum of approximately HK$1,804,099.04 (HK$7,299,798.84 less HK$5,495,699.80).
On 30th April 2002, UEL issued a Writ of Summons against Star for the latter’s wrongful exploitation of certain rights in the Movie co-owned by both parties. UEL claimed to recover all losses and damages suffered by UEL as a result of the wrongful exploitation.
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On 9th September 2002, Universe Laser & Video Co. Limited (“ULV”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued a Writ of Summons against Star for the latter’s infringement of the licensed rights in the Movie held by ULV. ULV claimed to recover all losses and damages suffered by ULV as a result of the said infringement.
In the opinion of legal counsel, it is premature to predict the outcome of the said claim made against UEL. The Board is of the opinion that the outcome of the claim against UEL will have no material financial impact to the Group.
- (b) On 1st September 2008, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (“KPE”) issued a Writ of Summons against among other persons, the Company, ULV and Mr Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil (one of the Directors), being three of the defendants named therein, in respect of damages arising from alleged infringement of the patents regarding Video Compact Disc owned by KPE.
In the opinion of legal counsel, it is premature to predict the outcome of the said claim made against the Company, ULV and Mr Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil. The Board is of the opinion that the outflow of economic benefits cannot be reliably estimated and accordingly no provision for any liability that may result has been made in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.
- (c) On 8th January 2010, KPE issued a Writ of Summons against among other persons, the Company, ULV and Mr Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil (one of the Directors), being three of the defendants named therein, in respect of damages arising from alleged infringement of the patents regarding Digital Video Disc owned by KPE.
In late September 2011, the claim made against ULV has been agreed with KPE and appropriate provision has been recognized accordingly in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30th June 2011. Based on the consultation with legal counsel, no further material outflow of economic benefits will be incurred for ULV.
In the opinion of legal counsel, it is premature to predict the outcome of the said claim against the Company and Mr Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil. The Board is of the opinion that the outflow of economic benefits of the Company cannot be reliably estimated and accordingly no provision for any liability has been made in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.
Save as disclosed above, as at 31st December 2011, no litigation or claim of material importance is known to the Directors to be pending against either the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
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INTERIM DIVIDEND
The Board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend in respect of the six months ended 31st December 2011 (2010: same).
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Overall Group results
The Group’s unaudited consolidated revenue for the six months ended 31st December 2011 decreased by 55.1% over the same period last year to HK$43.3 million. Meanwhile, the loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company narrowed by 34.9% to HK$6.0 million. Loss per share for the period under review was HK0.36 cent compared with HK0.57 cent during the corresponding period in 2010. The improvement in the Group’s results was mainly due to no provision for impairment losses of film rights made during the six months ended 31st December 2011. Impairment losses of HK$8.9 million for the film rights were made in the same period last year. Excluding the above effects, loss after income tax for the period ended 31st December 2010 would have been approximately HK$280,000.
The significant decrease in turnover for the period ended 31st December 2011 as compared to the corresponding period in 2010 was mainly due to the fact that (i) certain television series and films were still being produced during the period under review where their distribution, and thus revenue recognition, would occur later; (ii) there is delay in the release of a film originally scheduled to be release during the period under review; and (iii) the continuing stagnant local video distribution market.
Video distribution
During the period under review, the local video distribution business continued to shrink, recording a decrease in turnover to HK$6.3 million from HK$9.1 million. It accounted for 14.6% (2010: 9.4%) of the Group’s consolidated revenue. The decrease in turnover from video distribution correspond with fewer number of new titles being released during the period under review, as the management continued to adopt a cautious and prudent approach towards film acquisition.
The gross profit of this business segment declined by 13.3% to approximately HK$1.5 million, compared with HK$1.7 million recorded in the same period last year.
Responding to such difficult business environment, the Group will continue to improve the cost structure of this business segment and exercise prudence when acquiring new titles for video distribution.
Film exhibition, licensing and sub-licensing of film rights
A decline in the number of new television series and films produced and completed in the first half of the financial year 2011/2012, coupled with the delay in release of a film affected the turnover of this business segment. During the period under review, revenue generated from this business segment was HK$35.0 million, representing a significant decrease of 58.9% over the same period last year. The revenue from this business segment accounted for 80.8% (2010: 88.2%) of the Group’s consolidated revenue.
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Revenue from film exhibition was HK$3.7 million, representing a decrease of 46.5% compared with the same period last year. A decline in revenue from film exhibition was mainly attributable to the Group having produced fewer films. Its operating loss rose from HK$0.7 million to HK$1.8 million as the box office of the films released during the period under the review has not been satisfactory.
Meanwhile, revenue and gross profit from licensing and sub-licensing of film rights were HK$31.3 million and HK$8.2 million respectively, representing a decrease of 60.0% and 13.1% over the same period last year. During the period under review, there was only one new film being released, which consequently affected revenue from licensing and sub-licensing of film rights business.
In terms of geographical contribution, contribution of overseas markets accounted for 64.2% (2010: 64.7%) of the Group’s total revenue during the period under review.
Leasing of investment properties
During the period under review, revenue from this business segment was approximately HK$111,000 (2010: nil). The Group acquired a residential property in Hong Kong for leasing purpose and leased out a car parking space in April 2011 and December 2011 respectively. The management will continue to explore and consider investment opportunity in properties that would offer stable and satisfactory returns.
OUTLOOK
We expect overall operating environment for the industry to remain challenging and difficult in the coming year. In view of this, the Group will continue to closely monitor the rapidly changing business environment and adopt a pragmatic and prudent approach towards the Group’s business development accordingly.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES/LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
As at 31st December 2011, the Group had cash balances of HK$91.5 million (As at 30th June 2011: HK$79.4 million). As stated in the announcement dated 24th August 2011, the Group raised net proceeds (after expenses) of approximately HK$9.8 million by placing of 87,165,000 ordinary shares of the Company on 22nd August 2011. The Directors considered that such placing could strengthen the financial position of the Group and the net proceeds would be applied as general working capital.
As at 31st December 2011, the Group had total assets of approximately HK$287.5 million, representing an increase of HK$15.5 million over that of 30th June 2011.
The Group’s gearing ratio as at 31st December 2011 fell to almost zero (As at 30th June 2011: 0.03%), which was calculated on the basis of the Group’s long term borrowings including obligations under finance leases of approximately HK$46,000 (fully repayable within one year) and on the total equity of the Company of approximately HK$243.9 million.
There was no financial cost incurred for the period ended 31st December 2011 (2010: same).
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In light of the fact that most of the Group’s transactions were denominated in Hong Kong dollars, Renminbi and United States dollars, the management considered that the exposure to fluctuation of currency exchange rates is limited and no financial instruments for hedging purposes was used by the Group.
THE PLEDGE OF GROUP ASSETS
As at 31st December 2011, the Group did not have any pledged assets (As at 30th June 2011: same).
EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION POLICIES
As at 31st December 2011, the Group had 46 staff (As at 30th June 2011: 49). Remuneration is reviewed annually and certain staffs are entitled to commission. In addition to basic salaries, staff benefits including discretionary bonus, medical insurance scheme and mandatory provident fund.
CODE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
The Company has, throughout the six months ended 31st December 2011, complied with the code provisions contained in the Code on Corporate Governance Practices (the “Code”) set out in Appendix 14 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) (the “Listing Rules”) except for the code provision A.2.1 of the Code for the separation of the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) as described in the following.
Code provision A.2.1 of the Code sets out that the roles of the Chairman and CEO should be separate and should not be performed by the same individual. The Company does not at present have any officer holding the position of CEO. Mr Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil is the founder and Chairman of the Company and has also carried out the responsibilities of CEO. Mr Lam possesses the essential leadership skills to manage the Board and extensive knowledge in the business of the Group. The Board considers the present structure to be more suitable to the Company because it can promote the efficient formulation and implementation of the Group’s strategies.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee was established on 11th October 1999. Its current members include three independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr Ng Kwok Tung (as Chairman), Dr Leung Shiu Ki, Albert and Mr Ma Chun Fung, Horace.
The Audit Committee has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Group and discussed internal control and financial reporting matters including a review of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six months ended 31st December 2011 with the management.
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PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY’S LISTED SECURITIES
The Company has not redeemed any of its listed securities during the six months ended 31st December 2011. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has purchased or sold any of the Company’s listed securities during the period.
MODEL CODE FOR SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS BY DIRECTORS
During the six months ended 31st December 2011, the Company has adopted the Model Code for Securities Transaction by Directors of Listed Issuers set out in Appendix 10 to the Listing Rules (the “Model Code”) as its code for dealing in securities of the Company by Directors. Having made specific enquiries, all Directors confirmed that they have complied with the required standards set out in the Model Code throughout the period.
PUBLICATION ON THE COMPANY AND STOCK EXCHANGE’S WEBSITES
This interim results announcement is published on the websites of the Company (www.uih.com.hk) and the Stock Exchange (www.hkexnews.hk). The interim report will also be available at the same websites on or before 31st March 2012.
By Order of the Board Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil Chairman
Hong Kong, 29th February 2012
As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises Mr Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil and Mr Yeung Kim Piu as executive Directors and Mr Ng Kwok Tung, Dr Leung Shiu Ki, Albert and Mr Ma Chun Fung, Horace as independent non-executive Directors.
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