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Weiye Holdings Limited — M&A Activity 2016
Dec 1, 2016
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THIS COMPOSITE DOCUMENT IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of the Offers, this Composite Document and/or the accompanying Forms of Acceptance or the action to be taken, you should consult a licensed securities dealer or registered institution in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Culture Landmark Investment Limited, you should at once hand this Composite Document and the accompanying Forms of Acceptance to the purchaser(s) or transferee(s) or the licensed securities dealer or registered institution in securities or other agent through whom the sale was effected for transmission to the purchaser(s) or transferee(s).
This Composite Document should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Forms of Acceptance, the contents of which form part of the terms of the Offers contained herein.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this Composite Document and Forms of Acceptance, make no representation as to their 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 Composite Document and the Forms of Acceptance.
GRAND NICE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
(incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability)
CULTURE LANDMARK INVESTMENT LIMITED
(incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 674)
COMPOSITE OFFER AND RESPONSE DOCUMENT RELATING TO MANDATORY CONDITIONAL CASH OFFERS BY
ON BEHALF OF THE OFFEROR TO ACQUIRE ALL THE ISSUED SHARES OF THE COMPANY (OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY OWNED OR AGREED TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE OFFEROR) AND TO CANCEL ALL OUTSTANDING OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY
Financial adviser to the Offeror Financial adviser to the Company
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Independent Financial Adviser to the Independent Board Committee
Capitalised terms used in this cover page shall have the same meanings as those defined in the section headed “Definitions” in this Composite Document.
A letter from Kingston Securities containing, among other things, details of the terms of the Offers is set out on pages 10 to 20 of this Composite Document.
A letter from the Board is set out on pages 21 to 25 of this Composite Document. A letter from the Independent Board Committee is set out on pages 26 to 27 of this Composite Document. A letter from the Independent Financial Adviser, containing its advice to the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and Options Holders in respect of the terms of the Offers, is set out on pages 28 to 46 of this Composite Document.
The procedures for acceptance and settlement of the Offers and other related information are set out in Appendix I to this Composite Document and in the accompanying Forms of Acceptance. Acceptance of the Share Offer should be received by the Registrar and acceptances of the Option Offer should be received by the company secretary of the Company as soon as possible and in any event no later than 4:00 p.m. on 23 December 2016 or such later time and/or date as the Offeror may decide and announce in accordance with the requirements under the Takeovers Code.
The Composite Document will remain on the websites of the Stock Exchange at http://www.hkexnews.hk and the Company at (www.tricor.com.hk/webservice/000674) as long as the Offers remain open.
2 December 2016
CONTENTS
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| EXPECTED TIMETABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 10 |
| LETTER FROM THE BOARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 21 |
| LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT BOARD COMMITTEE. . . . . . . . . . . | 26 |
| LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER. . . . . . . . . . . | 28 |
| APPENDIX I – FURTHER TERMS AND PROCEDURES |
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| FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS . . . . . . . . . . . | I-1 |
| APPENDIX II – FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP. . . . . . |
II-1 |
| APPENDIX III – GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE OFFEROR. . . . . |
III-1 |
| APPENDIX IV – GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP. . . . . . . |
IV-1 |
| ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS | |
| – WHITE FORM OF SHARE OFFER ACCEPTANCE |
- YELLOW FORM OF OPTION OFFER ACCEPTANCE
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EXPECTED TIMETABLE
The expected timetable sets out below is indicative only and may be subject to change. Further announcement(s) will be made in the event of any changes to the timetable as and when appropriate.
All time and date references contained in this Composite Document refer to Hong Kong time and dates.
Event Time & Date
Despatch date of this Composite Document and the Forms of Acceptance (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 2 December 2016 Offers open for acceptance (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 2 December 2016 Latest time and date for acceptance of Offers on the Offers Closing Date (Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 23 December 2016 Offers Closing Date (Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 23 December 2016 Announcement of the results of the Offers on the website of the Stock Exchange (Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . not later than 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 23 December 2016 Latest date for posting of remittances in respect of valid acceptances received under the Offers by the Offers Closing Date (assuming the Offers become or are declared unconditional on such date) (Note 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 6 January 2017 Latest time and date for the Offers to remain open for acceptance (assuming the Offers become or are declared unconditional on the Offers Closing Date) (Note 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 6 January 2017 Final closing date of the Offers if the Offers become or are declared unconditional on the Offers Closing Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 6 January 2017
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EXPECTED TIMETABLE
Event
Time & Date
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Latest date of posting of remittances in respect of valid
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acceptances received under the Offers on or by 4:00 p.m.
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on Friday, 6 January 2017, being the latest date on
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which the Offers remain open for acceptances
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(assuming the Offers become or are declared unconditional
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in all respects on the Offers Closing Date)
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(Notes 3 and 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, 17 January 2017
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Latest time and date by which the Offers
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can be declared unconditional
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as to acceptances (Note 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Notes:
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The Offers, which are conditional, are made on the date of posting of this Composite Document, and are capable of acceptance on and from that date until 4:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date, unless the Offeror revised or extended the Offers in accordance with the Takeovers Code. Subject to the condition of the Offers set out in the “Letter from Kingston Securities” contained in this Composite Document, acceptances of the Offers shall be irrevocable and not capable of being withdrawn, except in the circumstances set out in the section headed “Right of withdrawal” in Appendix I to this Composite Document.
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In accordance with the Takeovers Code, the Offers must initially be open for acceptance for at least 21 days following the date on which this Composite Document is posted. The Offers will be closed at 4:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date unless the Offeror revises or extends the Offers in accordance with the Takeovers Code. An announcement will be jointly issued by the Company and the Offeror on the website of the Stock Exchange by 7:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date, stating the results of the Offers and whether the Offers have been extended, revised or expired or have become or are declared unconditional in all respects. In the event that the Offeror decides to extend the Offers and the announcement does not specify the next closing date, at least 14 days’ notice by way of an announcement will be given before the Offers are closed to those Independent Shareholders and Option Holders who have not accepted the Offers. An acceptor of the Offers shall be entitled to withdraw his acceptance after 21 days from the first closing date of the Offers if the Offers have not by then become unconditional as to acceptances. However, this entitlement to withdraw shall only be exercisable until such time as the Offers become or are declared unconditional as to acceptances. For further details, please refer to Appendix I to this Composite Document.
If there is a tropical cyclone warning signal number 8 or above or a “black” rainstorm warning signal in force on the Offers Closing Date and (i) not cancelled in time for trading on the Stock Exchange to resume in the afternoon, the time and date of the close of the Offers will be postponed to 4:00 p.m. on the next Business Day which does not have either of those warnings in force in Hong Kong or such other day as the Executive may approve; or (ii) cancelled in time for trading on the Stock Exchange to resume in the afternoon, the time and date of the close of the Offers will be on the same day, i.e. 4:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date.
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EXPECTED TIMETABLE
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Remittances in respect of the cash consideration (after deducting the seller’s ad valorem stamp duty) payable for the Offer Shares and/or the Options tendered under the Offers will be despatched to the Independent Shareholders and/or the Option Holders accepting the Offers by ordinary post at their own risk as soon as possible, but in any event within seven (7) Business Days following the later of: (i) the date on which the Offers become or are declared unconditional in all respects; or (ii) the date of receipt of all relevant acceptance documents required to render the acceptance by the Registrar (in case of Offer Shares) or the Company secretary of the Company (in case of Option Offer) complete and valid in accordance with the Takeovers Code.
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In accordance with the Takeovers Code, where the Offers become or are declared unconditional in all respects, the Offers should remain open for acceptance for not less than 14 days thereafter. In such case, at least 14 days’ notice in writing must be given before the Offers are closed to the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders who have not accepted the Offers. The Offeror has the right, subject to the Takeovers Code, to extend the Offers until such date as it may determine or as permitted by the Executive. The Option Offer is conditional upon Share Offer becoming or being declared unconditional in all respects and will remain open for as long as the Share Offer remains open for acceptance.
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In accordance with the Takeovers Code, except with the consent of the Executive, the Offers may not become or be declared unconditional as to acceptances after 7:00 p.m. on the 60th day after the day of the posting of this Composite Document. Where a period laid down by the Takeovers Code ends on a day which is not a Business Day, the period is extended until the next Business Day. Accordingly, unless the Offers have previously become or is declared unconditional in all respects as to acceptance, the Offers will lapse after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 1 February 2017, unless extended with the consent of the Executive.
Save as mentioned above, if the latest time for the acceptance of the Offers and the posting of remittances do not take effect on the date and time as stated above, the other dates mentioned above may be affected. The Offeror and the Company will notify the Shareholders by way of announcement(s) on any change to the expected timetable as soon as practicable.
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OUTSIDE HONG KONG
The making of the Offers to persons with a registered address in jurisdictions outside of Hong Kong may be prohibited or affected by the laws of the relevant jurisdictions. Overseas Shareholders and Overseas Option Holders who are citizens or residents or nationals of jurisdictions outside Hong Kong should inform themselves about and observe any applicable legal requirements. It is the responsibility of any such person who wishes to accept the Offers to satisfy himself/herself/itself as to the full observance of the laws of the relevant jurisdiction in connection therewith, including the obtaining of any governmental, exchange control or other consents which may be required or the compliance with other necessary formalities or legal requirements and the payment of any transfer or other taxes or other required payments due in respect of such jurisdiction. The Offeror and parties acting in concert with it, the Company, Kingston Securities, Kingston Corporate Finance, BaoQiao Partners, Donvex Capital, the Registrar, their respective ultimate beneficial owners, directors, officers, agents and associates and any other person involved in the Offers shall be entitled to be fully indemnified and held harmless by such person for any taxes as such person may be required to pay. Please see “Overseas Shareholders and Overseas Option Holders” in the “Letter from Kingston Securities”.
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DEFINITIONS
In this Composite Document, unless otherwise defined or the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the following meanings. Also, where terms are defined and used in only one section of this Composite Document, those defined terms are not included in the table below:
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“acting in concert”
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has the same meaning ascribed to it under the Takeovers Code
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“associate(s)” has the same meaning ascribed to it under the Takeovers Code
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“BaoQiao Partners”
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BaoQiao Partners Capital Limited, a corporation licensed to carry out Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities under the SFO, who has been appointed as the financial adviser to the Company
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“Board” the board of Directors
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“Business Day(s)” a day on which the Stock Exchange is open for the transaction of business
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“BVI” the British Virgin Islands
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“CCASS” the Central Clearing and Settlement System established and operated by HKSCC
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“Company” Culture Landmark Investment Limited, a company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability and the Shares are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 674)
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“Composite Document”
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this composite offer and response document in respect of the Offers jointly issued by the Offeror and the Company to be despatched to the Independent Shareholders and the Option Holders
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“Director(s)” the director(s) of the Company
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“Executive”
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Executive Director of the Corporate Finance Division of the SFC or any delegate of the Executive Director
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DEFINITIONS
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“Facility”
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“Forms of Acceptance”
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“Form of Option Offer Acceptance”
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“Form of Share Offer Acceptance”
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“Group”
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“HKSCC”
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“Hong Kong”
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“Independent Board Committee”
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“Independent Financial Adviser” or “Donvex Capital”
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“Independent Shareholders”
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“Joint Announcement”
a standby loan facility granted by Kingston Securities to the Offeror to finance its financial obligations under the Offers
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collectively, the Form of Share Offer Acceptance and the Form of Option Offer Acceptance, and the “Form of Acceptance” shall mean each and any one of them
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the yellow form of acceptance and cancellation of the Options and in respect of the Option Offer accompanying this Composite Document
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the white form of acceptance and transfer of the Offer Shares and in respect of the Share Offer accompanying this Composite Document
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the Company and its subsidiaries
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Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited
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the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
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the independent board committee of the Board, comprising all of the independent non-executive Directors, formed to advise the Independent Shareholders and the Option Holders in respect of the Offers
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Donvex Capital Limited, a corporation licensed to carry out Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activity under the SFO and the independent financial adviser to the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and the Option Holders in respect of the Offers
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Shareholders other than the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it
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the joint announcement issued by the Offeror and the Company dated 25 October 2016 in relation to, among other things, the Share Acquisition and the Offers
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DEFINITIONS
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“Kingston Corporate Kingston Corporate Finance Limited, a corporation licensed Finance” to carry out Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activity under the SFO, who has been appointed as the financial adviser to the Offeror
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“Kingston Securities” Kingston Securities Limited, a corporation licensed to carry out Type 1 (dealing in securities) regulated activity under the SFO
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“Last Trading Day” 18 October 2016, being the last full trading day immediately prior to the suspension of trading in the Shares pending the release of the Joint Announcement
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“Latest Practicable Date”
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29 November 2016, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this Composite Document for ascertaining certain information contained in this Composite Document
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“Listing Committee”
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the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange
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“Listing Rules”
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the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange
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“Mr. Chen”
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Mr. Chen Weiwu, the ultimately beneficial owner and sole shareholder of the Offeror
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“Mr. Cheng”
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Mr. Cheng Yang, an executive Director, the chairman and the chief executive officer of the Company
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“Ms. Bai”
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Ms. Bai Xue, the spouse of Mr. Cheng
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“Offer Period”
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the period commencing on 14 October 2016 up to and including the Offers Closing Date
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“Offer Share(s)” all the Share(s) in issue, other than those Shares already owned or agreed to be acquired by the Offeror
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“Offeror”
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Grand Nice International Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability
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DEFINITIONS
- “Offers”
the Share Offer and the Option Offer
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“Offers Closing Date”
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the first closing date of the Offers, which is 21 calendar days after the posting of this Composite Document, or any subsequent closing dates of the Offers as may be extended in accordance with the Takeovers Code
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“Option Holders” holders of the Options
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“Option Offer” the mandatory conditional cash offer made by Kingston Securities, on behalf of the Offeror, for cancellation of all outstanding Options in accordance with the Takeovers Code
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“Option Offer Price”
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the price at which the Option Offer is made, being HK$0.001 per outstanding Option
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“Option(s)” option(s) granted by the Company pursuant to the new share option scheme of the Company approved by Shareholders on 29 August 2012 and adopted with effect on 30 August 2012, which entitle(s) holder(s) thereof to subscribe for Shares in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof
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“Option Share(s)” the underlying Share(s) that may be allotted and issued to Option Holder(s) upon the exercise of the outstanding Option(s)
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“Overseas Option Holder(s)” Option Holder(s) whose registered addresses, as shown on the register of Option Holders of the Company, are outside Hong Kong
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“Overseas Shareholder(s)” Shareholder(s) whose addresses, as shown on the register of members of the Company, are outside Hong Kong
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“PRC”
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People’s Republic of China which, for the purpose of this Composite Document, shall exclude Hong Kong, the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan
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“Registrar” Tricor Secretaries Limited, at Level 22, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong
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DEFINITIONS
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“Relevant Period” the period from 14 April 2016, being six months prior to 14 October 2016 (the date of commencement of the Offer Period) and ending on and including the Latest Practicable Date
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“Sale Share(s)” any Shares referred to under the Sale Shares I and the Sale Shares II
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“Sale Share(s) I” 321,529,611 Shares acquired by the Offeror from Vendor I under the SPA I, representing approximately 29.83% of the total issued share capital of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date
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“Sale Share(s) II” 88,000,000 Shares acquired by the Offeror from Vendor II under the SPA II, representing approximately 8.16% of the total issued share capital of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date
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“SFC” Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong
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“SFO” the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong), as amended from time to time
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“Share(s)” the ordinary share(s) of HK$0.05 (each) in the share capital of the Company
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“Share Acquisition” acquisition of the Sale Shares by the Offeror
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“Shareholder(s)” holder(s) of the Share(s)
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“Share Offer” the mandatory conditional cash offer made by Kingston Securities, on behalf of the Offeror, for all the issued Shares not already owned or agreed to be acquired by the Offeror in accordance with the Takeovers Code
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“Share Offer Price” the price at which the Share Offer is made, being HK$0.33 per Offer Share
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DEFINITIONS
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“SPA I” the sales and purchase agreement dated 18 October 2016 entered into by Vendor I and the Offeror for the sale and purchase of the Sale Shares I
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“SPA II” the instrument of transfer and the bought and sold notes dated 18 October 2016 entered into by Vendor II and the Offeror for the sale and purchase of the Sale Shares II
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“SPA I Consideration” HK$106,104,771.63, being the aggregate consideration for the acquisition of the Sale Shares I under SPA I
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“SPA II Consideration” HK$29,040,000.00, being the aggregate consideration for the acquisition of Sale Shares II under SPA II
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“Stock Exchange” The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited “Takeovers Code” Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers as in force and as amended from time to time
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“Vendors” collectively,Vendor I and Vendor II “Vendor I” Mr. Cheng “Vendor II” Idea Elite Investments Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability
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“HK$” Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong “%” per cent.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
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2 December 2016
To the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders
Dear Sir or Madam,
MANDATORY CONDITIONAL CASH OFFERS BY KINGSTON SECURITIES LIMITED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFEROR TO ACQUIRE ALL THE ISSUED SHARES OF THE COMPANY (OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY OWNED OR AGREED TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE OFFEROR) AND TO CANCEL ALL OUTSTANDING OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY
INTRODUCTION
Reference is made to the Joint Announcement. On 18 October 2016, the Offeror entered into the SPA I and the SPA II with Vendor I and Vendor II respectively, and the completion of both SPA I and SPA II took place on 20 October 2016. Upon completion of the SPA I, the Offeror acquired the Sale Shares I, being 321,529,611 Shares representing approximately 29.83% of the total issued share capital of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date, at the SPA I Consideration of HK$106,104,771.63 (equivalent to HK$0.33 per Sale Share). Upon completion of the SPA II, the Offeror acquired the Sale Shares II, being 88,000,000 Shares representing approximately 8.16% of the total issued share capital of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date, at the SPA II Consideration of HK$29,040,000.00 (equivalent to HK$0.33 per Sale Share).
Immediately preceding to the completion of SPA I and SPA II, none of the Offeror, Mr. Chen and parties acting in concert with any of them owns any Shares. Immediately following the completion of the SPA I and SPA II and as at the Latest Practicable Date, the Offeror, Mr. Chen and parties acting in concert with any of them held in aggregate 409,529,611 Shares, representing approximately 38.00% of the entire issued share capital of the Company. The Offeror is therefore required under Rule 26.1 and Rule 13.5 of the Takeovers Code to make mandatory conditional cash offers for all the issued Shares not already owned and/or agreed to be acquired by it and for the cancellation of all the outstanding Options.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
This letter sets out, among other things, the details of the Offers, information on the Offeror and the intention of the Offeror regarding the Group. The terms of the Offers and procedures for acceptance are set out in this letter, Appendix I to this Composite Document of which this letter forms part, and the accompanying Forms of Acceptance. The Independent Shareholders and Option Holders are strongly advised to consider carefully the information contained in the “Letter from the Board”, “Letter from the Independent Board Committee” and “Letter from the Independent Financial Adviser” as set out in this Composite Document.
THE OFFERS
Principal terms of the Offers
We, Kingston Securities, on behalf of the Offeror, is making the Offers on the following terms in accordance with Rule 26.1 and Rule 13.5 of the Takeovers Code:
The Share Offer
for each Share under the Share Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HK$0.33 in cash
The Option Offer
for cancellation of each outstanding Option
(with an exercise price of HK$0.513 per Option Share) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HK$0.001 in cash
The Share Offer Price of HK$0.33 for each Share under the Share Offer is the same as the price per each Sale Share being acquired by the Offeror pursuant to the SPA I and SPA II respectively. The Share Offer extends to all Shareholders other than the Offeror in accordance with the Takeovers Code.
Under the Option Offer, since the exercise price of the outstanding Options is above the Share Offer Price, the outstanding Options are out of money and, therefore, the Option Offer Price for the cancellation of each outstanding Option is set at a nominal value of HK$0.001.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
Condition to the Offers
The Offers are subject to valid acceptances of the Share Offer being received (and not, where permitted, withdrawn) by 4:00 p.m. on or prior to the Offers Closing Date (or such later time(s) and/or date(s) as the Offeror may decide and the Executive may approve) in respect of such number of Shares which, together with the Shares already owned or agreed to be acquired before or during the Offers, would result in the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it holding more than 50% of the voting rights in the Company.
The Offeror will issue an announcement in relation to the revision, extension or lapse of the Offers or the fulfilment of the aforesaid condition to the Offers in accordance with the Takeovers Code and the Listing Rules. The latest time on which the Offeror can declare the Offers unconditional as to acceptance is 7:00 p.m. on the 60th day after the day of the posting of this Composite Document (or such later date to which the Executive may consent); i.e. on Wednesday, 1 February 2017.
WARNING: Shareholders and/or potential investors of the Company should note that the Offers are subject to the satisfaction of the aforesaid condition. The Offers may or may not become unconditional in all respects. Shareholders and/or potential investors of the Company should therefore exercise caution when dealing in the Shares. Persons who are in doubt as to the action they should take should consult their licensed securities dealers or registered institutions in securities, bank managers, solicitors, professional accountants or other professional advisers.
Share Offer Price
The Share Offer Price of HK$0.33 per Offer Share represents:
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(i) a discount of approximately 15.38% to the closing price of HK$0.39 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date;
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(ii) a discount of approximately 21.43% to the closing price of HK$0.42 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on 13 October 2016, being the last Business Day prior to the commencement of the Offer Period;
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(iii) a discount of approximately 38.89% to the closing price of HK$0.54 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on 18 October 2016, being the Last Trading Day;
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(iv) a discount of approximately 31.68% to the average closing price of approximately HK$0.483 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the five consecutive trading days immediately prior to and including the Last Trading Day;
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
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(v) a discount of approximately 22.90% to the average closing price of approximately HK$0.428 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the ten consecutive trading days immediately prior to and including the Last Trading Day;
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(vi) a discount of approximately 12.43% to the average closing price of approximately HK$0.377 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the 30 consecutive trading days immediately prior to and including the Last Trading Day; and
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(vii) a premium of approximately 200.32% over the audited consolidated net asset value attributable to the owners of the Company of approximately HK$0.110 per Share as at 31 March 2016, calculated based on the Group’s audited consolidated net assets value attributable to the owners of the Company of approximately HK$118,431,131 as at 31 March 2016 and 1,077,778,570 Shares in issue as at the Latest Practicable Date.
Highest and lowest closing price of the Shares
During the Relevant Period:
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(i) the highest closing price of the Shares quoted on the Stock Exchange was HK$0.567 per Share on 22 April 2016; and
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(ii) the lowest closing price of the Shares quoted on the Stock Exchange of HK$0.310 per Share on 17 August 2016 and 22 August 2016.
Value of the Offers
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Company has a total of 1,077,778,570 Shares in issue and 27,942,462 Options outstanding. Hence, assuming that there is no other change in the issued share capital of the Company (save for such changes as mentioned below) and that up to the close of the Offers:
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(i) none of the outstanding Options (which carry rights to subscribe for up to 27,942,462 Shares) are exercised prior to the close of the Offers, there will be 668,248,959 Shares subject to the Share Offer and 27,942,462 Options subject to the Option Offer; or
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(ii) all of the outstanding Options (which carry rights to subscribe for up to 27,942,462 Shares) are exercised in full prior to the close of the Offers, there will be 1,105,721,032 Shares in issue and a total of 696,191,421 Shares will be subject to the Share Offer and no Option will be subject to the Option Offer. In the event that there is no outstanding Option at the time when the Offeror makes the Offers, no Option Offer will be made.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
Under scenario (i) above, on the basis of full acceptance of the Offers, the cash consideration payable by the Offeror under the Share Offer and the Option Offer will be HK$220,522,156.47 and HK$27,942.46 respectively, amounting to a total of approximately HK$220,550,098.93.
Under scenario (ii) above, on the basis of full acceptance of the Share Offer, the cash consideration payable by the Offeror under the Share Offer will be approximately HK$229,743,168.93.
Confirmation of financial resources
The Offeror will finance the consideration payable under the Offers from the Facility granted by Kingston Securities (as lender) to the Offeror (as borrower) for the purpose of financing the Offer. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Facility, the Sale Shares and the Offer Shares to be acquired by the Offeror under the Share Offer shall be deposited with Kingston Securities as collateral for the Facility. The payment of interest on, repayment of, or security for any liability (contingent or otherwise) for, the Facility will not depend to any significant extent on the business of the Group.
Kingston Corporate Finance, the financial adviser to the Offeror, is satisfied that sufficient financial resources are available to the Offeror to satisfy the amount of funds required for the full acceptance of the Offers.
Effect of accepting the Offers
The Offers are conditional as disclosed in the paragraph headed “Condition to the Offers” in this letter. Subject to the Offers becoming unconditional in all respects, the acceptance of the Share Offer by any person will constitute a warranty by such person or persons to the Offeror that the Shares acquired under the Share Offer are sold by such person or persons free from all liens, charges, encumbrances, rights of pre-emption and any other third party rights of any nature and together with all rights attaching to them, including the right to receive all dividends and other distributions, if any, declared, made or paid on or after the date on which the Offers are made, being the date of despatch of this Composite Document.
Acceptance of the Option Offer by the Option Holders will result in the cancellation of those outstanding Options, together with all rights attaching thereto.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
Overseas Shareholders and Overseas Option Holders
As the Offers to persons not resident in Hong Kong may be affected by the applicable laws of the relevant jurisdiction in which they are resident, Overseas Shareholders or Overseas Option Holders who are citizens, residents or nationals of a jurisdiction outside Hong Kong should observe any applicable legal or regulatory requirements and, where necessary, seek legal advice. It is the responsibility of Overseas Shareholders or Overseas Option Holders who wish to accept the Offers to satisfy themselves as to the full observance of the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdictions in connection with the acceptance of the Offers (including the obtaining of any governmental or other consent which may be required or the compliance with other necessary formalities and the payment of any transfer or other taxes or other required payments due by the accepting Overseas Shareholders or Overseas Option Holders in respect of such jurisdictions).
Any acceptance by any Overseas Shareholder or Overseas Option Holder will be deemed to constitute a representation and warranty from such Overseas Shareholder or Overseas Option Holder to the Offeror that all local laws and requirements in respect of such Overseas Shareholder or Overseas Option Holder have been complied with and that the Share Offer and the Option Offer can be accepted by such Overseas Shareholder or Overseas Option Holder lawfully under the laws of the relevant jurisdiction. The Overseas Shareholders or Overseas Option Holders should consult their professional advisers if in doubt.
Attention of the Overseas Shareholders and Overseas Option Holders is drawn to paragraph headed “7. Overseas Shareholders and Overseas Option Holders” of Appendix I to this Composite Document.
Hong Kong stamp duty
Seller’s ad valorem stamp duty arising in connection with acceptance of the Share Offer will be payable by the relevant Independent Shareholders at the rate of 0.1% of (i) the value of the consideration arising on acceptance of the Share Offer; or (ii) the market value of the Offer Shares, whichever is higher, and will be deducted from the amount payable to the Independent Shareholders who accept the Share Offer. The Offeror will bear buyer’s ad valorem stamp duty in respect of acceptance of the Share Offer and will be responsible to account to the Stamp Office of Hong Kong for all the stamp duty payable for the sale and purchase of the Offer Shares which are validly tendered for acceptance under the Share Offer.
No stamp duty is payable in connection with the acceptance of the Option Offer.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
Settlement of the consideration
Subject to the Offers having become, or have been declared, unconditional, remittances in respect of the cash consideration (after deducting the seller’s ad valorem stamp duty) payable for the Offer Shares and/or the Options tendered under the Offers will be despatched to the Independent Shareholders and/or the Option Holders accepting the Offers by ordinary post at their own risk as soon as possible, but in any event within seven (7) Business Days following the later of the date the Offers become unconditional and the date of receipt of all relevant documents (receipt of which renders such acceptance complete and valid) in accordance with the Takeovers Code.
Return of documents
If the Offers do not become, or are not declared, unconditional within the time permitted by the Takeovers Code, the share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/ or certificate(s) of Options and/or other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) received by the Registrar (in the case of the Share Offer) and the company secretary of the Company (in the case of the Option Offer) will be returned to the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders who have accepted the Offers by ordinary post at the Independent Shareholders’ and Option Holders’ own risk as soon as possible but in any event within ten days after the Offers have lapsed.
Tax implications
Independent Shareholders and/or the Option Holders are recommended to consult their own professional advisers if they are in any doubt as to the taxation implications of their acceptance of the Offers. It is emphasised that none of the Company, the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it, Kingston Securities, Kingston Corporate Finance, BaoQiao Partners, Donvex Capital, the Registrar or any of their respective ultimate beneficial owners, directors, officers, agents or associates or any other persons involved in the Offers is in a position to advise the Independent Shareholders and/or the Option Holders on their individual tax implications nor accepts responsibility for any taxation effects on, or liabilities of, any person or persons as a result of their acceptance or rejection of the Offers.
INFORMATION ON THE OFFEROR
The Offeror was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability on 22 November 2011. The Offeror is an investment holding company and had not carried on any business since its incorporation until the entering into of the SPA I and SPA II. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Offeror is wholly owned by Mr. Chen, who is also the sole director of the Offeror. Further information of Mr. Chen is set out under the sub-paragraph headed “Proposed Change of the board composition of the Company” in this letter.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
The Offeror and Mr. Chen are third parties independent of, and not acting in concert with, Vendor I and Vendor II. Immediately preceding to the completion of SPA I and SPA II, none of the Offeror, Mr. Chen and parties acting in concert with any of them owns any Shares.
INTENTIONS OF THE OFFEROR REGARDING THE GROUP
Following the close of the Offers, the Offeror intends to continue the existing principal businesses of the Group as mentioned in the “Letter from the Board” in this Composite Document. Following completion of the Offers, the Offeror will conduct a review on the business operations and financial position of the Group for the purpose of formulating suitable business plans and strategies for the future business development of the Group. In light of the experience and business network of Mr. Chen in the real estate industry, the Offeror will also consider any suitable acquisition opportunities in real estate related business or projects to develop and expand the existing business of the Group. Furthermore, subject to the results of the review as aforementioned, should suitable investment or business opportunities arise, the Offeror may consider acquisition of assets and/or business by the Group in order to enhance its financial performance as well as value to the Shareholders in the long run. As at the Latest Practicable Date, save in connection with the Offeror’s intention regarding the Group as disclosed above, the Offeror has no plan for any acquisition or disposal of the existing assets or business of the Group, nor any redeployment of fixed assets of the Company. As at the Latest Practicable Date, save in connection with the Offeror’s intention regarding the potential changes to the members of the Board as further detailed in the paragraph below, the Offeror has no intention to discontinue the employment of any employees of the Group.
Proposed change of board composition of the Company
The Board is currently made up of four Directors, comprising two executive Directors and two independent non-executive Directors. All of the Directors will resign with effect after the end of the Offers and in any event in compliance with the Takeovers Code. To ensure there will be continuity in the management of the Group’s business, current directors of the subsidiaries of the Company shall remain as the directors of the subsidiaries.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
The Offeror intends to nominate the following new Director to the Board with effect from the earliest time permitted under the Takeovers Code or the Stock Exchange or any other later time as it thinks appropriate:
Executive Director:
Mr. Chen Weiwu ( 陳偉武 ) (“Mr. WW Chen”), aged 33, is a business entrepreneur and has experience in the real estate industry. Mr. WW Chen is the chairman and ultimate beneficial owner of 北京天安科創置業有限公司 (Beijing Tian’an Innovation Technology and Estates Limited), a real estate development company established in the PRC with over RMB780 million total asset as at 31 December 2015. Its latest property development · project is 天驥 智谷 , located at 中華人民共和國北京經濟技術開發區 (Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area, PRC), with a total land area of approximately 130,000 square meters. Mr. WW Chen is the sole ultimate beneficial shareholder and sole director of the Offeror.
In addition to Mr. WW Chen, the Offeror will nominate further Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) to the Board as such time as it considers appropriate. Should there be any change to the Board, it will be made in compliance with the Takeovers Code and the Listing Rules. Further announcement(s) will be made upon any appointment of new Directors.
Public float and maintaining the listing status of the Company
The Offeror intends to maintain the listing of the Shares on the Stock Exchange after the close of the Offers.
The Stock Exchange has stated that if, at the close of the Offers, less than the minimum prescribed percentage applicable to the Company, being 25% of the issued Shares, are held by the public, or if the Stock Exchange believes that:
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a. a false market exists or may exist in the trading of the Shares; or
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b. there are insufficient Shares in public hands to maintain an orderly market,
it will consider exercising its discretion to suspend dealing in the Shares.
The sole director of the Offeror has undertaken to the Stock Exchange to procure the Offeror to take appropriate steps to ensure that sufficient public float exists in the Shares.
(* For identification purpose only)
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
COMPULSORY ACQUISITION
The Offeror does not intend to avail itself of any powers of compulsory acquisition of the remaining Shares not acquired under the Offers after the close of the Offers.
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE OFFERS
Further details regarding the Offers, including the terms of the Offers and procedures for acceptance are set out in Appendix I to this Composite Document and the accompanying Forms of Acceptance.
GENERAL
This Composite Document has been prepared for the purposes of complying the laws of Hong Kong, the Takeovers Code and the Listing Rules and the information disclosed may not be the same as which would have been disclosed if this Composite Document had been prepared in accordance with the laws of jurisdictions outside Hong Kong.
To ensure equality of treatment of all Shareholders, those Shareholders who hold Shares as nominee on behalf of more than one beneficial owner should, as far as practicable, treat the holding of such beneficial owner separately. It is essential for the beneficial owners of the Shares whose investments are registered in the names of nominees to provide instructions to their nominees of their intentions with regard to the Share Offer.
All documents and remittances to be sent to the Independent Shareholders and/or Option Holders will be sent to them by ordinary post at their own risk. Such documents and remittances will be sent to the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders at their respective addresses as they appear in the register of the members or register of Option Holders of the Company or in the case of joint Shareholders, to such Shareholder whose name appears first in the register of members of the Company. The Company, the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it, Kingston Securities, Kingston Corporate Finance, BaoQiao Partners, Donvex Capital, the Registrar or any of their respective ultimate beneficial owners, directors, officers, agents or associates or any other persons involved in the Offers will not be responsible for any loss or delay in transmission or any other liabilities that may arise as a result thereof or in connection therewith.
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LETTER FROM KINGSTON SECURITIES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your attention is drawn to the additional information set out in the appendices to this Composite Document which form part of this Composite Document. You are reminded to carefully read the “Letter from the Board”, the “Letter from the Independent Board Committee”, the “Letter from the Independent Financial Adviser” and other information about the Group, which are set out in this Composite Document before deciding whether or not to accept the Offers.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Kingston Securities Limited Chan, Cynthia Yin Tong Director
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
CULTURE LANDMARK INVESTMENT LIMITED
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 674)
Executive Directors:
Mr. Cheng Yang Ms. Lei Lei
Independent non-executive Directors:
Registered office: Clarendon House 2 Church Street Hamilton HM11 Bermuda
Mr. Tong Jingguo
Mr. Yang Rusheng
Head office and principal place of business in Hong Kong: Rooms 2501-2505 25/F, China Resources Building 26 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong
2 December 2016
To the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders,
Dear Sir or Madam,
MANDATORY CONDITIONAL CASH OFFERS BY KINGSTON SECURITIES LIMITED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFEROR TO ACQUIRE ALL THE ISSUED SHARES OF THE COMPANY
(OTHER THAN THOSE SHARES ALREADY OWNED OR AGREED TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE OFFEROR) AND TO CANCEL ALL OUTSTANDING OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY
INTRODUCTION
Reference is made to the Joint Announcement.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
As announced in the Joint Announcement that, after the Stock Exchange trading hours on 18 October 2016, the Offeror entered into the SPA I and SPA II with Vendor I and Vendor II respectively, and the completion of both SPA I and SPA II took place on 20 October 2016.
Immediately after the completion of both SPA I and SPA II and as at the Latest Practicable Date, the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it were interested in 409,529,611 Shares, representing approximately 38.00% of the entire issued share capital of the Company. As set out in “Letter from Kingston Securities” contained in this Composite Document, pursuant to Rule 26.1 and Rule 13.5 of the Takeovers Code, the Offeror is required to make mandatory conditional cash offers for all the issued Shares (other than those already owned or agreed to be acquired by the Offeror) and for the cancellation of all the outstanding Options.
The Offers are subject to valid acceptances of the Share Offer being received (and not, where permitted, withdrawn) by 4:00 p.m. on or prior to the Offers Closing Date (or such later time(s) and/or date(s) as the Offeror may decide and the Executive may approve) in respect of such number of Shares which, together with the Shares already owned or agreed to be acquired by the Offeror before or during the Offers, would result in the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it holding more than 50% of the voting rights in the Company.
The purpose of this Composite Document, of which this letter forms part, is to provide you with, among others, information relating to the Group and the Offers as well as setting out the letter from the Independent Board Committee containing its recommendation and advice to the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders in respect of the Offers and the letter from the Independent Financial Adviser containing its advice to the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders in respect of the Offers.
MANDATORY CONDITIONAL CASH OFFERS
The “Letter from Kingston Securities” set out on pages 10 to 20 in this Composite Document contained the information in respect of the Offers including those set out below.
According to the “Letter from Kingston Securities” in this Composite Document, Kingston Securities, on behalf of the Offeror, is making the Offers on the following terms in accordance with Rule 26.1 and Rule 13.5 of the Takeovers Code on the following basis:
The Share Offer
for each Share under the Share Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HK$0.33 in cash
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
The Option Offer
for cancellation of each outstanding Option
(with an exercise price of HK$0.513 per Option Share) . . . . . . . . . . . . HK$0.001 in cash
Under the Option Offer, since the exercise price of the outstanding Options is above the Share Offer Price, the Option Offer Price for the cancellation of each outstanding Option is set at a nominal value of HK$0.001.
Further details of the Offers, including, among other things, the terms and condition and the procedures for acceptance and settlement are set out in the “Letter from Kingston Securities” in this Composite Document, Appendix I to this Composite Document and the accompanying Forms of Acceptance.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Company has a total of 1,077,778,570 Shares in issue and 27,942,462 Options outstanding. Save as disclosed above, the Company has no other outstanding options, warrants, derivatives or other securities that are convertible or exchangeable into Shares or other types of securities in the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date.
INFORMATION ON THE OFFEROR
Your attention is drawn to the section headed “Information on the Offeror” in the “Letter from Kingston Securities” contained in this Composite Document for the information of the Offeror.
INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
The Company was incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability and its Shares being listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. The Group is principally engaged in license fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business; exhibition-related business; property sub-leasing business; property development and investment; sludge and sewage treatment business; entertainment business; and food and beverages business.
Your attention is drawn to Appendices II and IV to this Composite Document which contain further financial and general information of the Group.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
OFEROR’S INTENTION ON THE GROUP AND PROPOSED CHANGE OF COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD
Your attention is drawn to the section headed “Intentions of the Offeror regarding the Group” in the “Letter from Kingston Securities” as set out in this Composite Document for the Offeror’s intention with respect to the Group and the proposed change of the composition of the Board.
The Board is aware of the Offeror’s intention in respect of the Group and is willing to cooperate with the Offeror and act in the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders as a whole.
MAINTAINING THE LISTING STATUS OF THE COMPANY
The Board noted from the “Letter from Kingston Securities” as set out in this Composite Document that the Offeror intends to maintain the listing of the Shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange after the close of the Offers.
The sole director of the Offeror has undertaken to the Stock Exchange to procure the Offeror to take appropriate steps to ensure that sufficient public float exists in the Shares following the close of the Offers.
The Stock Exchange has stated that if, upon closing of the Offers, less than the minimum prescribed percentage applicable to the Company, being 25% of the issued Shares, are held by the public or if the Stock Exchange believes that (i) a false market exists or may exist in the trading of the Shares; or (ii) there are insufficient Shares in public hands to maintain an orderly market, it will consider exercising its discretion to suspend dealing in the Shares.
INDEPENDENT BOARD COMMITTEE AND INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER
An Independent Board Committee, comprising all independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Tong Jingguo and Mr. Yang Rusheng has been established to make a recommendation to the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders regarding the Offers.
Donvex Capital Limited has been appointed with the approval of the Independent Board Committee as the Independent Financial Adviser to advise the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders in respect of the Offers.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
RECOMMENDATION
Your attention is drawn to (i) the letter from the Independent Board Committee on pages 26 to 27 of this Composite Document, which set out the recommendation to the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders in respect of the Offers; and (ii) the letter from the Independent Financial Adviser on pages 28 to 46 of this Composite Document, which set out its recommendation and advice to the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders as to the fairness and reasonableness of the Offers and as to acceptance of the Offers, and the principal factors and reasons it has considered before arriving at its advice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You are recommended to read this Composite Document and the accompanying Forms of Acceptance for information relating to the terms of the Offers and procedures for acceptance and settlement of the Offers. Your attention is also drawn to the additional information set out in the appendices to this Composite Document.
WARNING
Independent Shareholders/Option Holders and potential investors of the Company should be aware that the Offers are subject to the satisfaction of the “Condition to the Offers” as set out in the “Letter from Kingston Securities” in this Composite Document. Accordingly, the Offers may or may not become unconditional. Independent Shareholders/Option Holders and potential investors should therefore exercise caution when dealing in Shares and exercising other rights in respect of any of them. Persons who are in doubt as to the action they should take should consult their licensed securities dealer or registered institution in securities, bank manager, solicitor or other professional advisers.
Yours faithfully,
By order of the Board of
Culture Landmark Investment Limited
LEI LEI
Executive Director
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LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT BOARD COMMITTEE
Set out below is the text of the letter of recommendation from the Independent Board Committee in respect of the Offers
CULTURE LANDMARK INVESTMENT LIMITED
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 674)
2 December 2016
To the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders
Dear Sir or Madam,
MANDATORY CONDITIONAL CASH OFFERS BY KINGSTON SECURITIES LIMITED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFEROR TO ACQUIRE ALL THE ISSUED SHARES OF
THE COMPANY
(OTHER THAN THOSE SHARES ALREADY OWNED OR AGREED TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE OFFEROR) AND TO CANCEL ALL OUTSTANDING OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY
We refer to the Composite Document dated 2 December 2016 jointly issued by the Offeror and the Company, of which this letter forms part. Unless specified otherwise, capitalised terms used herein shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Composite Document.
We have been appointed by the Board to form the Independent Board Committee to advise the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders as to whether or not the terms of the Offers are fair and reasonable and to make a recommendation as to acceptance of the Offers.
Donvex Capital Limited has been appointed as the Independent Financial Adviser to advise us in respect of the above.
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LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT BOARD COMMITTEE
We wish to draw your attention to the “Letter from Kingston Securities”, the “Letter from the Board” and the “Letter from the Independent Financial Adviser” as set out in the Composite Document as well as the additional information set out in the appendices to the Composite Document.
RECOMMENDATION
Having considered the terms of the Offers, taking into account the information contained in the Composite Document and the advice of the Independent Financial Adviser, in particular the factors, reasons and recommendations as set out in its letter in the Composite Document, we are of the opinion that the terms of the Offers are fair and reasonable so far as the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders are concerned. Accordingly, we recommend you to accept the Offers.
However, for those Independent Shareholders who are considering to realise all or part of their holdings in the Shares, they should closely monitor the market price and liquidity of the Shares during the period of the Share Offer. Should the market price of the Shares exceed the Share Offer Price during the period of the Share Offer, and the sale proceeds (net of transaction costs) exceed the net proceeds receivable under the Share Offer, the Independent Shareholders may wish to consider selling their Shares in the market instead of accepting the Share Offer.
The Option Holders should also monitor the market prices of the Shares during the Offer Period and should consider converting their Options and selling the conversion shares in the open market instead of accepting the Option Offer if the sale proceeds (net of transaction costs) exceed the net amount receivable under the Option Offer.
In any case, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders are strongly advised that the decision to realise or to hold their investment is subject to individual circumstances and investment objectives. If in doubt, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders should consult their own professional advisers for advice. Furthermore, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders who wish to accept the Offers are recommended to read carefully the procedures for accepting the Offers as detailed in Appendix I to this Composite Document.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of the
INDEPENDENT BOARD COMMITTEE
Tong Jingguo
Independent non-executive Director
Yang Rusheng
Independent non-executive Director
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LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER
The following is the full text of the letter from Donvex Capital Limited setting out their advice to the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders, which has been prepared for the purpose of inclusion in this circular.
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Unit 1305, 13th Floor, Carpo Commercial Building 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace Central Hong Kong
2 December 2016
To the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and the Option Holders of Culture Landmark Investment Limited
Dear Sir or Madam,
MANDATORY CONDITIONAL CASH OFFERS BY KINGSTON SECURITIES LIMITED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFEROR TO ACQUIRE ALL THE ISSUED SHARES OF THE COMPANY
(OTHER THAN THOSE SHARES ALREADY OWNED OR AGREED TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE OFFEROR) AND TO CANCEL ALL OUTSTANDING OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY
INTRODUCTION
We refer to our engagement as the Independent Financial Adviser to advise to the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and Options Holders in respect of the terms of the Offers, details of which are set out in the composite document jointly issued by the Offeror and the Company dated 2 December 2016 (the “ Composite Document ”), of which this letter forms part. Capitalized terms used herein have the same meanings as defined elsewhere in the Composite Document unless the context requires otherwise.
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LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER
Reference is made to the Joint Announcement. On 18 October 2016, the Offeror entered into the SPA I and the SPA II with Vendor I and Vendor II respectively, and the completion of both SPA I and SPA II took place on 20 October 2016. Upon completion of the SPA I, the Offeror acquired the Sale Shares I, being 321,529,611 Shares, representing approximately 29.83% of the total issued share capital of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date, at the SPA I Consideration of HK$106,104,771.63 (equivalent to HK$0.33 per Sale Share). Upon completion of the SPA II, the Offeror acquired the Sale Shares II, being 88,000,000 Shares representing approximately 8.16% of the total issued share capital of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date, at the SPA II Consideration of HK$29,040,000 (equivalent to HK$0.33 per Sale Share).
Immediately following the completion of SPA I and SPA II and as at the Latest Practicable Date, the Offeror and parties acting in concert with any of them were interested in a total of 409,529,611 Shares, representing approximately 38.00% of the entire issued shares capital of the Company. Pursuant to Rules 26.1 and 13.5 of the Takeovers Code, the Offeror and the parties acting in concert with it are required to make mandatory conditional cash offers for all the issued Shares not already owned by or agreed to be acquired by the Offeror and the parties acting in concert with it and for the cancellation of all outstanding Options.
The Independent Board Committee, comprising Mr. Tong Jingguo and Mr. Yang Rusheng, all being the independent non-executive Directors, has been formed to advise the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders on (i) whether the terms of the Offers are fair and reasonable and (ii) whether to accept the Offers. The Independent Board Committee has approved our appointment as the Independent Financial Adviser to the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and Options Holders in connection with the Offers in accordance with Rule 2.1 of the Takeovers Code. Being the Independent Financial Adviser, our role is to give an independent opinion to the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders in this regard.
Apart from normal professional fees for our services to the Company in connection with this engagement, no other arrangement exists whereby we will receive any fees and/or benefits from the Group. We are independent of and not connected with any members of the Group and the Offeror, or any of their substantial shareholders, directors or chief executives, or any of their respective associates and accordingly, are qualified to give an independent advice in respect of the Offers. In the past two years, we did not act as independent financial adviser to other transactions of the Company.
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LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER
BASIS OF OUR OPINION
In formulating our opinion to the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders and the Option Holders, we have relied on the statements, information, opinions and representations contained or referred to in the Composite Document and the information and representations provided to us by the Company and/or the Offeror. We have no reason to believe that any information and representations relied on by us in forming our opinion is untrue, inaccurate or misleading, nor are we aware of any material facts the omission of which would render the information provided and the representations made to us untrue, inaccurate or misleading. We have assumed that all statements, information, opinions and representations contained or referred to in the Composite Document, which have been provided by the Company and/or the Offeror and for which they are solely and wholly responsible, were true and accurate at the time they were made and continue to be true up to the Latest Practicable Date and should there be any material changes after the despatch of the Composite Document, Shareholders would be notified as soon as possible.
The sole director of the Offeror accepts full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this Composite Document (other than that relating to the Group, the Vendor I, the Vendor II and parties acting in concert with any of them), and confirms, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of his knowledge, opinions expressed in this Composite Document (other than that expressed by the Company, the Vendor I, the Vendor II and parties acting in concert with any of them) have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and there are no other facts not contained in this Composite Document, the omission of which would make any statement contained in this Composite Document misleading.
The Directors have jointly and severally accepted full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in the Composite Document (other than information relating to the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it, the terms of the Offers and the future intentions of the Offeror in respect of the Group) and have confirmed, having made all reasonable enquiries, which to the best of their knowledge and belief, opinions expressed in this Composite Document (other than those expressed by the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it) have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and there are no other facts not contained in this Composite Document the omission of which would make any statement in the Composite Document misleading.
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LETTER FROM THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER
We consider that we have reviewed sufficient information to reach an informed view, to justify reliance on the accuracy of the information contained in the Composite Document and to provide a reasonable basis for our recommendation. We have not, however, for the purpose of this exercise, conducted any form of independent in-depth investigation or audit into the businesses or affairs or future prospects of the Group or any parties involved in the Offers.
We have not considered the tax and regulatory implications on the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders of acceptance or non-acceptance of the Offers since these depend on their individual circumstances. In particular, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders who are resident overseas or subject to overseas taxes or Hong Kong taxation on securities dealings should consider their own tax positions, and if in any doubt, should consult their own professional adviser. In particular, Qualifying Shareholders subject to overseas taxes or Hong Kong taxation on securities dealings should consider their own tax positions with regard to the Offers and, if in any doubt, should consult their own professional advisers.
This letter is issued for the information for the Independent Board Committee, the Independent Shareholders and the Option Holders solely in connection with their consideration of the Offers and, except for its inclusion in the Composite Document, is not to be quoted or referred to, in whole or in part, nor shall this letter be used for any other purposes, without our prior written consent.
PRINCIPAL FACTORS AND REASONS CONSIDERED
In arriving at our recommendation on the Offers, we have taken into consideration the following principal factors and reasons:
1. Background information of the Company
Principal business
The Group is principally engaged in licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business; exhibition-related business; property sub-leasing business; property development and investment; sludge and sewage treatment; entertainment business, and food and beverages business.
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Historical financial information
Set out below is a summary of the financial results of the Group for each of the two financial years ended 31 March 2016 and six months ended 30 September 2016 as extracted from the annual report of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2016 and the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2016 (the “ 2016 Interim Report ”).
| For the six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited) (unaudited) Revenue 35,811 57,363 Other income and gains 3,002 975 Operating expenses (78,708) (91,681) Impairment losses (8) — Share of (losses)/profits of associates — — Income tax (expense)/credit (351) (369) Loss for the period from discontinued operations (57) (1,577) Loss for the period/year (40,311) (35,289) Loss for the period/year attributable to owners of the Company (40,211) (35,796) Loss per Share from continuing operations (HK cents) (5.20) (4.87) |
For the year ended 31 March 2016 2015 HK$’000 HK$’000 (audited) (audited) 111,977 141,379 20,925 7,321 (203,205) (284,948) (62,577) (336,346) (167) 616 (765) 21,418 — — (133,812) (450,560) (131,334) (445,230) (18.28) (70.06) |
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| 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| (unaudited) | (audited) | (audited) | |
| Non-current assets | 143,468 | 189,515 | 157,605 |
| Current assets | 326,316 | 217,952 | 338,742 |
| — Cash and bank balances | 170,861 | 103,035 | 109,558 |
| Current liabilities | (259,710) | (263,242) | (226,448) |
| — Bank borrowings | (57,028) | (50,702) | (33,923) |
| Non-current liabilities | (20,197) | (27,753) | (30,156) |
| — Bank borrowings | (17,422) | (18,002) | (26,386) |
| Net current assets/(liabilities) | 66,606 | (45,290) | 112,294 |
| Net assets | 189,877 | 116,472 | 239,743 |
Note: As disclosed in the announcement dated 1 September 2016, the Company issued 359,259,523 Shares upon the completion of an open offer on the basis of one Share for every two Shares (the “ 2016 May Open Offer ”), and the net proceeds of which was amounted to approximately HK$104.8 million in cash.
As at 31 March 2016, the net asset value attributable to the owners of the Company was amounted to approximately HK$118.4 million. Based on the total number of issued Shares of 1,077,778,570 as at the Latest Practicable Date, the net asset value attributable to the owners of the Company as at 31 March 2016 was approximately HK$0.11 per Share.
For the six months ended 30 September 2016
For the six months ended 30 September 2016, the Group’s revenue was approximately HK$35.8 million, a decrease of approximately 37.6% compared with the Group’s revenue of approximately HK$57.4 million for the corresponding period of 2015, and loss attributable to owners of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2016 was approximately HK$40.2 million, an increase in loss of approximately HK$4.4 million as compared to the loss of approximately HK$35.8 million for the corresponding period in 2015. Loss per share from continuing operations for the six months ended 30 September 2016 was HK5.20 cents (six months ended 30 September 2015: HK4.87 cents). As disclosed in the 2016 Interim Report, the increase in loss for the six months ended 30 September 2016 was mainly due to decrease in the Group’s revenue as discussed above, in particular, (i) revenue from the Group’s licence fee collection and provision of intellectual
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property enforcement services business decreased by approximately HK$11.2 million as a result of the absence of operating fees from China Music Video Collective Management Association ( 中國音像著作權集體管理協會 ) (“ MVCM Association* ”) pending the results of the litigation against MVCM Association regarding the outstanding operating fees payable by MVCM Association to the Group; (ii) revenue from exhibition related business decreased by approximately HK$4.4 million due to the decrease in number of participating exhibitors; and (iii) revenue from property sub-leasing business dropped by approximately HK$6.0 million due to poor PRC market condition and the discontinuance in sub-leasing certain properties in the PRC.
For the year ended 31 March 2016
For the year ended 31 March 2016, the Group’s revenue was approximately HK$112.0 million, a decrease of approximately 20.8% compared with the Group’s revenue of approximately HK$141.4 million of the previous year, and loss attributable to owners of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2016 was approximately HK$131.3 million, a decrease in loss of approximately 70.5% as compared to the loss of approximately HK$445.2 million for the previous year. Loss per Share for the year ended 31 March 2016 was HK18.28 cents (2015: HK70.06 cents). The significant decrease in loss for the year ended 31 March 2016 was mainly due to the decrease in the impairment loss on available-for-sale investments, goodwill and intangible assets of approximately HK$312.0 million as compared to year ended 31 March 2015.
2. Prospect and outlook of the Group
As stated in the section headed “Intentions of the Offeror regarding the Group” in the Letter from Kingston Securities of the Composite Document (the “ Letter from Kingston Securities ”), the Offeror intends to continue the existing principal businesses of the Group.
As stated in the Letter from the Board of the Composite Document (the “ Letter from the Board ”), the Group is principally engaged in licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business; exhibition-related business; property sub-leasing business; property development and investment; sludge and sewage treatment; entertainment business; and food and beverages business.
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We noted from the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2016 (the “ 2016 Annual Report ”) that over 99% of the revenue of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2016 was contributed by the exhibition-related business, property sub-leasing business and the licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business, amounting to approximately 48.8%, 39.5% and 11.4% of the total revenue of the Group, respectively. As such, in order to assess the prospect and outlook of the Group, we have considered the prospect and outlook of these three major business segments of the Group as follows.
(i) Exhibition-related business
As advised by the management of the Company and as disclosed in the 2016 Annual Report, the Group acts as an organizer and contractor for exhibitions and meeting events held in Hong Kong and its clients are primarily based in the PRC.
As disclosed in the 2016 Interim Report, the revenue from the Group’s exhibition-related business have decreased by approximately HK$4.4 million due to the decrease in number of participating exhibitors. According to the statistics of National Bureau of Statistics of China, the preliminary assessment of the PRC’s gross domestic product reached approximately RMB52,997 billion in the third quarter of 2016, representing a growth of approximately 6.7% as compared with the corresponding period in 2015, which generally illustrated a slowing trend as compared to the growth rate of 6.9% and 7.4% recorded for 2015 and 2014, respectively. In view of the slowing economy in the PRC, according to the statistics of Hong Kong Tourism Board, the number of overnight MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) visitor arrivals in Hong Kong originated in the PRC during the nine months ended 30 September 2016 only increased by 0.4% to 552,839 as compared with the corresponding period in 2015. As advised by the management of the Company, the companies in the PRC were more cautious in controlling the expenditure for organizing exhibitions in Hong Kong due to the slowing economy in the PRC.
In addition, according to the Business Receipt Indices for Service Industries and Service Domains published by the Census and Statistics Department of the Government of Hong Kong, the index for tourism, convention and exhibition services in Hong Kong was experiencing a decreasing trend from 221.7 in the fourth quarter of 2015 to 186.0 in the second quarter of 2016.
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Taking into account the slowing economy in the PRC, we believe it is reasonable to conclude that the prospect of the Group’s exhibition-related business remain uncertain.
(ii) Property sub-leasing business
We noted from the 2016 Annual Report that the Group was engaged in subleasing of properties and facilities in Nanjing. As advised by the management of the Company, the Group entered into long term leases with landlords of certain old buildings and facilities in Nanjing. The Group had renovated these buildings by preserving their historical characteristics while leasing to tenants who are mainly engaged in design and cultural activities.
According to the statistics of the Bureau of Statistics of Nanjing, the price index for educational, cultural and entertainment sector has gradually decreased from 104.1 in February 2016 to 100.5 in October 2016. In addition, as disclosed in the 2016 Interim Report, the Group has discontinued the subleasing of certain properties and the revenue from its property sub-leasing business had decreased accordingly for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
As such, given the slowing price level in Nanjing and the limitations in floor areas and renovation status of the properties currently leased by the Group, we are of the view that the prospect of the Group’s property sub-leasing business may be uncertain.
(iii) Licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business
As disclosed in the 2016 Interim Report, no operating fees was generated for the Group’s licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business pending the results of the Group’s litigation against MVCM Association, being the sole customer of the Group’s licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business, regarding the outstanding operating fees payable by MVCM Association to the Group. The details of the said litigation are set out under the section headed “Litigation” in Appendix IV to the Composite Document. Taking into account the uncertainty relating to the timing and results of the litigation, it is uncertain whether the Company can generate any revenue in this business segment in the near future.
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In view of the above, we consider that the prospect and outlook of the Group’s business may remain uncertain in the foreseeable future.
3. Intention of the Offeror and proposed change of Board composition
As stated in the Letter from Kingston Securities, the Offeror intends to continue the existing principal businesses of the Group. Following the completion of the Offers, the Offeror will conduct a review on the business operations and financial position of the Group for the purpose of formulating suitable business plans and strategies for the future business development of the Group. The Offeror will also consider any suitable acquisition opportunities in real estate related business or projects to develop and expand the existing business of the Group. Furthermore, subject to the results of the review as aforementioned, and should suitable investment or business opportunities arise, the Offeror may consider acquisition of assets and/or business by the Group in order to enhance its financial performance as well as value to the Shareholders in the long run. As stated in the Letter from Kingston Securities, as at the Latest Practicable Date, save in connection with the Offeror’s intention regarding the Group as disclosed above, the Offeror has no plan for any acquisition or disposal of the existing assets or business of the Group, nor any redeployment of fixed assets of the Group.
All of the Directors will resign with effect after the end of the Offers and in any event in compliance with the Takeovers Code. To ensure there will be continuity in the management of the Group’s business, current directors of the subsidiaries of the Company shall remain as the directors of the subsidiaries.
As noted from the biographical details of Mr. Chen as disclosed in the Letter from Kingston Securities, the proposed Directors has experience in the real estate industry and managing in a sizeable real estate development company. Although Mr. Chen does not possess prior experience in the same industries as the Group, he has held senior management positions or directorships and is expected to contribute to the managing of the Company after the completion of the Offers.
However, no further information was provided by the Offeror in relation to the persons may/to be nominated by the Offeror as the new Directors as at the Latest Practicable Date. We are of the view that the future business development of the Group still depends on the direction from Mr. Chen and the new Directors on the overall strategic planning of the Group. As such, it is currently uncertain whether the new Directors can provide positive inputs to the Group’s future business development.
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Having considered that (i) the uncertainty in the prospect of the Group as discussed under the section headed “Prospect and outlook of the Group” above; (ii) no detailed business plan or strategy has been provided by the Offeror as at the Latest Practicable Date; and (iii) the proposed change in the Board composition pursuant to which all Directors will resign and the inputs from the new Directors to the Group’s future business development is currently uncertain, we are of the view that the prospect and/or improvement in the results of the Group in the near future is considered to be uncertain.
4. Principal terms of the Offers
Kingston Securities is making the Offers for and on behalf of the Offeror on the following terms:
The Share Offer
for each Share under the Share Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HK$0.33 in cash
The Option Offer
for cancellation of each outstanding Option
(with an exercise price of HK$0.513 per Option Share) . . . . . . .HK$ 0.001 in cash
The Share Offer Price of HK$0.33 for each Share under the Share Offer is the same as the price per each Sale Share being acquired by the Offeror pursuant to the SPA I and SPA II. The Share Offer extends to all Shareholders other than the Offeror in accordance with the Takeovers Code.
Since the exercise price of the outstanding Options is above the Share Offer Price, the outstanding Options are out of money and, therefore, the Option Offer Price for the cancellation of each outstanding Option is set at a nominal value of HK$0.001.
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5. The Share Offer
Comparison of value
The Share Offer Price of HK$0.33 per Share is the same as the price per each Sale Share being acquired by the Offeror pursuant to the SPA I and SPA II and represents:
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(i) a discount of approximately 38.89% to the closing price of HK$0.540 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Last Trading Day;
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(ii) a discount of approximately 21.43% to the closing price of HK$0.42 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on 13 October 2016, being the last Business Day prior to the commencement of the Offer Period;
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(iii) a discount of approximately 31.68% to the average closing price of approximately HK$0.483 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last five consecutive trading days up to and including the Last Trading Day;
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(iv) a discount of approximately 22.90% to the average closing price of approximately HK$0.428 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last ten consecutive trading days up to and including the Last Trading Day;
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(v) a discount of approximately 12.43% to the average closing price of approximately HK$0.377 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the last thirty consecutive trading days up to and including the Last Trading Day;
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(vi) a premium of approximately 200.32% over the audited consolidated net asset value attributable to the owners of the Company of approximately HK$0.110 per Share as at 31 March 2016, calculated based on the Group’s audited consolidated net assets value attributable to the owners of the Company of HK$118,431,131 as at 31 March 2016 and 1,077,780,570 Shares in issue as at the Latest Practicable Date; and
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(vii) a discount of approximately 15.38% to the closing price of HK$0.39 per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date.
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Historical share price performance
In order to assess the fairness and reasonableness of the Share Offer Price, we have reviewed the trading price of the Shares for a twelve-month period from 15 October 2015, being 12 months preceding the commencement of the Offer Period, up to and including the Latest Practicable Date (the “ Review Period ”), for the purpose of illustrating the trend of the share price performance of the Shares. The chart below illustrates the daily closing price of the Shares versus the Offer Price of HK$0.33 during the Review Period.
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Source: the website of the Stock Exchange
Note: The closing price of the Shares from 26 October 2015 to 1 August 2016 as illustrated in the above chart is adjusted in accordance to the issuance of 359,259,523 Shares by the Company upon the completion of the 2016 May Open Offer on 2 September 2016 as disclosed in the announcement of the Company dated 1 September 2016.
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As shown in the above chart, we noted that there was a general downward trend of closing price of the Shares since October 2015. The highest closing price and the lowest closing price of the Shares were HK$0.665 on 11 December 2015 and HK$0.310 on 17 and 22 August 2016, with an average closing price of approximately HK$0.456 per Share. The Share Offer Price of HK$0.33 is lower than the average closing price of the Shares during the Review Period, except for 18 out of 75 trading days during 17 May 2016 to 1 September 2016 as discussed below.
On 17 May 2016, upon the resumption of trading of the Shares after the publication of the announcement by the Company in relation to the 2016 May Open Offer, the closing price of the Shares decreased from HK$0.531 to HK$0.423 per Share. Thereafter, the closing price of the Shares gradually decreased and reached the lowest closing price during the Review Period at HK$0.310 on 17 and 22 August 2016. The closing price of the Shares then increased above the Share Offer Price since 2 September 2016.
On 17 October 2016, being the first trading day after the announcement of the Company in relation to the possible sale of Shares by the Vendor I, and up to the Last Trading Day, the closing price of the Shares surged to HK$0.56 per Share. During 26 October 2016, being the date of the Joint Announcement, and up to the Latest Practicable Date, the Shares had been traded with the closing price within a range of HK$0.390 and HK$0.465. We believe that such surge in Share prices prior to the publication of the Joint Announcement was mainly a result of market reaction after the release of the announcement of the Company dated 14 October 2016 relating to the potential sale of Shares by Vendor I and change of control of the Company. In the absence of other significant positive events and without the Offers, we believe that the Shares prices might not have been traded at such a price range. Accordingly, we believe that the positive market reaction and the recent Share prices may not sustain.
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Liquidity of the Shares
The following table set out the trading volume of the Shares during the Review Period:
| Percentage | Percentage | ||||||
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| Total number | Total number | held by | |||||
| of Shares held | of Shares held | public | |||||
| Average | by substantial | by public | Shareholders | ||||
| Total trading | daily trading | Total number | Shareholders | Shareholders | as at the | ||
| volume for | volume for | of Shares as | as at | as at | end of the | ||
| the month/ | the month/ | at the end of | the end of | the end of | relevant | ||
| period | period | month/period | month/period | month/period | month/period | ||
| (Shares) | (Shares) | (Shares) | (Shares) | (Shares) | |||
| (Note 2) | (Note 3) | ||||||
| 2015 | |||||||
| October (beginning from | |||||||
| 26 October 2015) | 296,400 | 59,280 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.01% | |
| November | 629,200 | 29,692 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.01% | |
| December | 4,247,600 | 193,073 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.04% | |
| 2016 | |||||||
| January | 35,566,400 | 1,778,320 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.37% | |
| February | 6,550,000 | 363,889 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.08% | |
| March | 47,897,000 | 2,280,810 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.48% | |
| April | 11,954,400 | 597,720 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.13% | |
| May | 15,918,400 | 758,019 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.16% | |
| June | 16,222,800 | 772,514 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.16% | |
| July | 14,917,200 | 745,860 | 718,519,047 | 244,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.16% | |
| August | 29,431,100 | 1,337,777 | 718,519,047 | 224,015,666 | 474,503,381 | 0.28% | |
| September_(Note 1)_ | 84,984,846 | 4,046,755 | 1,077,778,570 | 552,449,777 | 525,328,793 | 0.77% | |
| October | 94,306,000 | 4,963,474 | 1,077,778,570 | 552,449,777 | 525,328,793 | 0.94% | |
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| Practicable Date) | 11,939,200 | 568,533 | 1,077,778,570 | 552,449,777 | 525,328,793 | 0.11% |
Source: the website of the Stock Exchange
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Notes:
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As disclosed in the announcement of the Company dated 1 September 2016, the Company had issued 359,259,523 new Shares on 2 September 2016 upon the completion of an open offer on the basis of one Share for every two Shares; accordingly the total number of issued Shares was increased from 718,519,047 to 1,077,778,570.
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Average daily trading volume is calculated by dividing the total trading volume for the month/ period by the number of trading days during the month/period which exclude any trading day on which trading of the Shares on the Stock Exchange was suspended for the whole trading day.
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Based on the total number of Shares held by Vendor I, Vendor II (together with Ms. Bai) and Commotra Company Limited, being the substantial Shareholders, as at the end of relevant month/ period.
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As the percentage of average daily trading volume to total number of Shares in issue as at the end of the relevant month is too insignificant, we did not incorporate the corresponding information in the above table.
As illustrated in the above table, the average daily trading volume during the Review Period was thin, with a range of approximately 29,692 Shares to 4,963,474 Shares, representing approximately 0.01% to 0.94% of the total number of Shares held by public Shareholders as at the end of the relevant month. In view of the above, we consider that the liquidity of the Shares was low during the Review Period. As such, Shareholders may find it difficult to dispose of large number of Shares in the open market without exerting a downward pressure on the price of the Shares. As such, we consider that the Offers provides a viable alternative exit to Shareholders (especially those with more sizeable shareholdings) to realize their investment in the Shares.
Comparative analysis
In assessing the fairness and reasonableness of the Share Offer, we have attempted to compare the price-to-earnings ratio (the “ PE Ratio ”) and the price-to-book ratio (the “ P/B Ratio ”) of other listed issuers in Hong Kong, which are comparable to the Company in terms of market size, business and financial performance, with the implied PE Ratio and implied PB Ratio of the Offers using the Share Offer Price.
We noted that the Group, a listed issuer on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, is principally engaged in license fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business; exhibition-related business; property sub-leasing business; property development and investment; sludge and sewage treatment business; entertainment business; and food and beverage business.
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With reference to the 2016 Annual Report, we also noted that
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(i) the Group had been experiencing loss-making results for five consecutive years ended 31 March 2016. As such, we consider it is not feasible to assess the Share Offer Price using the implied PE Ratio;
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(ii) the majority of the Group’s revenue was contributed by its exhibition-related business and property sub-leasing business, representing approximately 48.8% and 39.5% of the Group’s total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2016, respectively. Among the seven reportable segments of the Group, except for the property sub-leasing business segment which recorded a segmental profit of approximately HK$4.4 million, all other reportable segments of the Group were loss making. We have attempted to compare the pricing ratios represented by the Share Offer Price against the market valuation of other listed issuers in Hong Kong that are principally engaged in both exhibition-related business and property sub-leasing business, however we have not been able to identify suitable comparable companies;
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(iii) the business model of the Group’s exhibition-related business is of servicebased. The reportable segment assets of the exhibition-related business of the Group only represented approximately 7.3% of the Group’s total assets as at 31 March 2016. The PB Ratio should only be applied for the evaluation of companies engaging in capital-intensive businesses. Being a service-based and asset-light company, we consider the comparison of the PB ratio between the Group and other listed issuers principally engaged in exhibition-related business would not be suitable; and
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(iv) the reportable tangible assets of the property sub-leasing business of the Group, being the highest amongst the seven reportable segments of the Group, only represented approximately 28.4% of the Group’s total assets as at 31 March 2016. As advised by the management of the Company, the tangible assets of the property sub-leasing business of the Group were mainly comprised of leasehold improvements, which is different from the nature of other listed issuers principally engaged in property investment business as their tangible assets were mainly comprised of investment properties. As such, we consider the comparison of the implied PB Ratio with other listed issuers in Hong Kong principally engaged in property investment business may not be meaningful.
As such, we, at our best effort, consider that there is no comparable analysis that is indicative for comparing with the terms of the Share Offer.
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6. The Option Offer
As disclosed in the Letter from the Board, as at the Latest Practicable Date, the Company had 27,942,462 outstanding Options entitling the Option Holders to subscribe for an aggregate of 27,942,462 Shares with exercise price of HK$0.513 per Share. The Option Offer will be made by Kingston Securities on behalf of the Offeror in accordance with Rule 13.5 of the Takeovers Code for the cancellation of all outstanding Options. Acceptance of the Option Offer by the Option Holders will result in the cancellation of those outstanding Options, together with all rights attaching thereto.
Since the exercise price of the outstanding Options is above the Share Offer Price, the outstanding Options are out of money and, therefore, the Option Offer Price for the cancellation of each outstanding Option is set at a nominal value of HK$0.001.
We note that it is a common market practice to adopt a “see-through” price (representing the difference between the share offer price and any given exercise price of the convertible instrument) as the minimum offer/cancellation price for any convertible instrument in conjunction with a general offer for ordinary shares. As such, we consider that the basis of determining the Option Offer is acceptable and in line with market practice.
RECOMMENDATION
In arriving at our recommendation in respect of the Offers, we have considered the principal factors and reasons as discussed above and as summarized below:
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(a) the Group had been experiencing loss-making results for five consecutive years ended 31 March 2016 and for the six months ended 30 September 2016;
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(b) having considered that (i) the uncertainty in the prospect of the Group as discussed under the section headed “Prospect and outlook of the Group” above; (ii) no detailed business plan or strategy has been provided by the Offeror as at the Latest Practicable Date; and (iii) the proposed change in the Board composition pursuant to SPA I and the inputs from the new Directors to the Group’s future business development is currently uncertain, the prospects and outlook of the Group’s business may remain uncertain in the foreseeable future;
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(c) as discussed under the section headed “The Share Offer” above, despite the Share Office Price is set at a discount of the average closing price of the Share during the Review Period, the Share Offer Price represents a premium of approximately 200.32% over the audited consolidated net asset value attributable to the owners of
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the Company as at 31 March 2016. As such, we are of the view that the discount to the average closing price of the Share during the Review Period is acceptable; and
- (d) the basis of determining the Option Offer is acceptable and in line with market practice.
Based on the above, we are of the view that the terms of the Offers are fair and reasonable so far as the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders are concerned. In addition, the historical liquidity of the Shares on the Stock Exchange was low during the Review Period. The Independent Shareholders may find it difficult to dispose of a large number of Shares in the open market without exerting a downward pressure on the price of the Shares and therefore the Share Offer provides a viable alternative exit to the Independent Shareholders (especially those with more sizeable shareholdings) to realize their investment in the Shares. Accordingly, we would recommend the Independent Board Committee to advise the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders to accept the Offers.
In the event the Independent Shareholders intend to dispose their Shares in the open market, although the Share Offer Price represents discounts to the closing prices of the Shares during the trading days following publication of the Joint Announcement and up to the Latest Practicable Date, due to the low trading liquidity of the Shares, disposal of large blocks of Shares by the Independent Shareholders in the open market would likely trigger price slump of the Shares. Therefore, we would also like to ask the Independent Board Committee to remind the Independent Shareholders to closely monitor the market price and liquidity of the Shares during the Offer Period, and consider selling their Shares in the open market, where possible, instead of accepting the Offers, if the net proceeds from such sales would exceed the net amount receivable under the Offers.
Should the Independent Shareholders who are confident in the future prospects of the Group and decide to retain part or all of their investments in the Shares, they are advised to carefully monitor the intention of the Offeror on the Group in the future.
As each individual Independent Shareholder and Option Holders would have different investment objectives and/or circumstances, we would recommend the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders who may require advice in relation to any aspect of the Composite Document, or as to the action to be taken, to consult a licensed securities dealer or registered institution in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant, tax adviser or other professional adviser. Furthermore, they should carefully read the procedures for accepting the Offers as set out in the Composite Document, its appendices and the accompanying Forms of Acceptance.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
Donvex Capital Limited
Doris Sy
President
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FURTHER TERMS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS
APPENDIX I
1. PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTANCE
To accept any of the Offers, you should complete and sign the Forms of Acceptance in accordance with the instructions printed thereon, which instructions forms part of the terms of the relevant Offers.
1.1 The Share Offer
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(a) If the share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares is/are in your name, and you wish to accept the Share Offer in respect of your Shares (whether in full or in part), you must send the white Form of Share Offer Acceptance duly completed and signed together with the relevant share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof), to the Registrar, Tricor Secretaries Limited, at Level 22, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong marked “Culture Landmark Investment Limited – Share Offer” on the envelope as soon as possible but in any event so as to reach the Registrar by not later than 4:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date or such later time and/or date as the Offeror may determine and announce in accordance with the Takeovers Code.
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(b) If the share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares is/are in the name of a nominee company or a name other than your own, and you wish to accept the Share Offer in respect of your Shares (whether in full or in part), you must either:
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(i) lodge your share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares with the nominee company, or other nominee, and with instructions authorising it to accept the Share Offer on your behalf and requesting it to deliver the white Form of Share
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Offer Acceptance duly completed and signed together with the relevant share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares to the Registrar; or
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(ii) arrange for the Shares to be registered in your name by the Company through the Registrar, and deliver the white Form of Share Offer Acceptance duly completed and signed together with the relevant share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares to the Registrar; or
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(iii) if your Shares have been lodged with your licensed securities dealer/ registered institution in securities/custodian bank through CCASS, instruct your licensed securities dealer/registered institution in securities/custodian bank to authorise HKSCC Nominees Limited to accept the Share Offer on your behalf on or before the deadline set by HKSCC Nominees Limited. In order to meet the deadline set by HKSCC Nominees Limited, you should check with your licensed securities dealer/registered institution in securities/ custodian bank for the timing on the processing of your instruction, and submit your instruction to your licensed securities dealer/registered institution in securities/custodian bank as required by them; or
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(iv) if your Shares have been lodged with your investor participant’s account maintained with CCASS, give your instruction via the CCASS Phone System or CCASS Internet System on or before the deadline set by HKSCC Nominees Limited.
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(c) If you have lodged transfer(s) of any of your Shares for registration in your name and have not yet received your share certificate(s), and you wish to accept the Share Offer in respect of your Shares, you should nevertheless complete and sign the white Form of Share Offer Acceptance and deliver it to the Registrar together with the transfer receipt(s) duly signed by yourself. Such action will constitute an irrevocable authority to the Offeror and/or Kingston Securities and/or their respective agent(s) to collect from the Company or the Registrar on your behalf the relevant share certificate(s) when issued and to deliver such share certificate(s) to the Registrar on your behalf and to authorise and instruct the Registrar to hold such share certificate(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the Share Offer, as if it was/they were delivered to the Registrar with the white Form of Share Offer Acceptance.
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(d) If the share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares is/are not readily available and/or is/are lost, as the case may be, and you wish to accept the Share Offer in respect of your Shares, the white Form of Share Offer Acceptance should nevertheless be completed and delivered to the Registrar together with a letter stating that you have lost one or more of your share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares or that it is/they are not readily available. If you find such document(s) or if it/they become(s) available, the relevant share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares should be forwarded to the Registrar as soon as possible thereafter. If you have lost the share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or other document(s) of title in respect of your Shares, you should also write to the Registrar for a letter of indemnity which, when completed in accordance with the instructions given should be provided to the Registrar.
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(e) Acceptance of the Share Offer will be treated as valid only if the completed and signed white Form of Share Offer Acceptance is received by the Registrar on or before the latest time for the acceptance of the Share Offer and the Registrar has recorded that the acceptance and any
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relevant documents required by Note 1 to Rule 30.2 of the Takeovers Code have been so received, and is:
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(i) accompanied by the relevant share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of your Shares and, if that/those share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) is/are not in your name, such other documents (e.g. a duly stamped transfer of the relevant Share(s) in blank or in favour of the acceptor executed by the registered holder) in order to establish your right to become the registered holder of the relevant Shares; or
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(ii) inserted in the white Form of Share Offer Acceptance, the total number of Shares equal to that represented by the certificates for Shares tendered for acceptance of the Share Offer. If no number is inserted or a number inserted is greater or smaller than that represented by the certificates for Shares tendered for acceptance of the Share Offer, the white Form of Share Offer Acceptance will be returned to you for correction and resubmission. Any corrected white Form of Share Offer Acceptance must be resubmitted and received by the Registrar on or before the latest time of acceptance of the Share Offer; or
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(iii) from a registered Independent Shareholder or his/her personal representative (but only up to the amount of the registered holding and only to the extent that the acceptance relates to the Shares which are not taken into account under another sub-paragraph of this paragraph (e)); or
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(iv) certified by the Registrar or the Stock Exchange.
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(f) Seller’s ad valorem stamp duty payable by the Independent Shareholders who accept the Share Offer and calculated at a rate of 0.1% of the market value of the Offer Shares or consideration payable by the Offeror in respect of the relevant acceptances of the Share Offer, whichever is the higher, will be deducted from the amount payable by the Offeror to
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the relevant Independent Shareholders on the acceptance of the Share Offer. The Offeror will arrange for payment of the seller’s ad valorem stamp duty on behalf of the Independent Shareholders who accept the Share Offer and will pay the buyer’s ad valorem stamp duty in connection with the acceptance of the Share Offer and the transfer of the Offer Shares.
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1.2 The Option Offer
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(a) If you are an Option Holder and you wish to accept the Option Offer in respect of your Options (whether in full or in part), you must send the duly completed and signed yellow Form of Option Offer Acceptance together with the relevant certificate(s) or other documents (if any) evidencing the grant of the Options to you and any documents of title or entitlement (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) for the aggregate principal amount of Options which you hold that you wish to tender to the Option Offer to the company secretary of the Company at Rooms 2501-05, 25th Floor, China Resources Building, No 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, marked “Culture Landmark Investment Limited – Option Offer” on the envelope as soon as possible but in any event so as to reach the company secretary of the Company by not later than 4:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date or such later time and/or date as the Offeror may determine and announce in accordance with the Takeovers Code.
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(b) No stamp duty will be deducted from the amount paid or payable to the Option Holder(s) who accept(s) the Option Offer.
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(c) No acknowledgement of receipt of any yellow Form of Option Offer Acceptance and/or the certificate(s) or other documents (if any) evidencing the grant of the Options to you and any documents of title or entitlement (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of the Options will be given.
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1.3 Return of documents
If the Offers do not become, or is not declared, unconditional within the time permitted by the Takeovers Code, the share certificate(s) and/or certificate(s) of Options and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) received by the Registrar (in the case of the Share Offer) and the company secretary of the Company (in the case of the Option Offer) will be returned to the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders who have accepted the Offers by ordinary post at the Independent Shareholders’ and Option Holders’ own risk as soon as possible but in any event within ten (10) days after the Offers have lapsed.
2. SETTLEMENT UNDER THE OFFERS
2.1 The Share Offer
Provided that a valid white Form of Share Offer Acceptance and the relevant share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or any other document(s) of title (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of the relevant Shares as required by Note 1 to Rule 30.2 of the Takeovers Code are complete and in good order and in all respects and have been received by the Registrar before the close of the Share Offer, a cheque or a banker’s cashier order for the amount due to each of the Independent Shareholders who accept the Share Offer less seller’s ad valorem stamp duty in respect of the Offer Shares tendered by him/her/it under the Share Offer will be despatched to such Independent Shareholder by ordinary post at his/her/its own risk as soon as possible but in any event within seven (7) Business Days following the later of the date on which the duly completed acceptances of the Share Offer and the relevant documents of title in respect of such acceptances are received by the Registrar to render each such acceptance complete and valid and the date the Offers become, or are declared, unconditional.
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2.2 The Option Offer
Provided that a valid yellow Form of Option Offer Acceptance and the relevant certificate(s) of Option or other documents (if any) evidencing the grant of the Options and any documents of title or entitlement (and/or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof) in respect of the relevant Options are complete and in good order and in all respects and have been received by the company secretary of the Company before the close of the Option Offer, a cheque or a banker’s cashier order for the amount due to each of the Option Holders who accept the Option Offer in respect of the Options tendered by him/her under the Option Offer will be despatched to such Option Holder by ordinary post at his/her own risk as soon as possible but in any event within seven (7) Business Days following the later of the date on which the duly completed acceptances of the Option Offer and the relevant documents of title in respect of such acceptances are received by the company secretary of the Company to render each such acceptance complete and valid and the date the Offers become, or are declared, unconditional in all respects.
Settlement of the consideration to which any Independent Shareholder or Option Holder is entitled under the Share Offer or the Option Offer, as the case may be, will implemented in full in accordance with its terms (save in respect of the payment of the seller’s ad valorem stamp duty in respect of the Share Offer) without regard to any lien, right of set-off, counterclaim or other analogous right to which the Offeror may otherwise be, or claim to be, entitled against such Shareholder or Option Holder.
No fraction of a cent will be payable and the amount of cash consideration payable to an Independent Shareholder or Option Holder who accepts the Share Offer or the Option Offer will be rounded up to the nearest cent.
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3. ACCEPTANCE PERIOD AND REVISIONS
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(a) The Offers are made on 2 December 2016, being the date of despatch of this Composite Document, and is capable of acceptance on and from this date until 4:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date.
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(b) Unless the Offers have previously been revised or extended with the consent of the Executive, to be valid, the white Form of Share Offer Acceptance must be received by the Registrar and the yellow Form of Option Offer Acceptance must be received by the company secretary of the Company, in each case, in accordance with the instructions printed thereon by 4:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date. The Offers are conditional upon the Offeror having received valid acceptances in respect of the Offer Shares which, together with the Shares already acquired by the Offeror and party acting in concert with it before or during the Offer Period, will result in the Offeror and any party acting in concert with it holding more than 50% of the Shares. Pursuant to the Takeovers Code, where the Offers become or are declared unconditional, the Offers will remain open for acceptance for not less than fourteen (14) days thereafter. The Offeror will make an announcement as and when the Offers become or are declared unconditional.
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(c) If the Offers are extended, the Offeror will issue an announcement in relation to any extension of the Offers, which will state either the next closing date or, a statement that the Offers will remain open until further notice. In the latter case, at least fourteen (14) days’ notice in writing must be given before the Offers are closed to those Independent Shareholders and Option Holders who have not accepted the relevant Offers before the Offers are closed. If, in the course of the Offers, the Offeror revises the terms of the Offers, all Shareholders and Option Holders, whether or not they have already accepted the Offers, will benefit under the revised terms. A revised offer must be kept open for at least fourteen (14) days following the date on which the revised offer document is posted.
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(d) If the Offers Closing Date is extended, any reference in this Composite Document and in the Forms of Acceptance to the Offers Closing Date shall, except where the context otherwise requires, be deemed to refer to the subsequent closing date.
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4. NOMINEE REGISTRATION
To ensure equality of treatment of all Shareholders, those Shareholders who hold Shares as nominee on behalf of more than one beneficial owner should, as far as practicable, treat the holding of such beneficial owner separately. It is essential for the beneficial owners of the Shares whose investments are registered in the names of nominees to provide instructions to their nominees of their intentions with regard to the Share Offer.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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(a) By 6:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date (or such later time and/or date as the Executive may in exceptional circumstances permit), the Offeror must inform the Executive and the Stock Exchange of its decision in relation to the expiry, revision and extension of the Offers. The Offeror must publish an announcement in accordance with the Takeovers Code on the Stock Exchange’s website by 7:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date stating the results of the Offers and whether the Offers have been revised, extended or expired. The announcement will state the following:
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(i) the total number of Offer Shares for which acceptances of the Share Offer have been received;
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(ii) the total number of Options for which acceptances of the Option Offer have been received;
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(iii) the total number of Shares and rights over Shares and Options held, controlled or directed by the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it before the Offer Period; and
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(iv) the total number of Shares and rights over Shares and Options acquired or agreed to be acquired during the Offer Period by the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it.
The announcement must also include details of any relevant securities (as defined in Note 4 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code) in the Company which the Offeror or any person acting in concert with it has borrowed or lent (save for any borrowed Shares which have been either on lent or sold) and specify the percentages of the issued share capital of the Company and the percentages of voting rights of the Company represented by these numbers.
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(b) In computing the total number of Shares and Options represented by acceptances, only valid acceptances that are complete and in good order, and which have been received by the Registrar (in the case of the Share Offer) or the company secretary of the Company (in the case of the Option Offer), no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Offers Closing Date, being the latest time and date for acceptance of the Offers, shall be included.
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(c) As required under the Takeovers Code, all announcements in relation to the Offers will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Takeovers Code and the Listing Rules.
6. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
The Offers are conditional upon fulfilment of the condition set out in the “Letter from Kingston Securities” in this Composite Document.
Acceptance of the Offers tendered by the Independent Shareholders and the Option Holders, shall be irrevocable and cannot be withdrawn, except in the circumstances set out in the following paragraph or in compliance with Rule 17 of the Takeovers Code, which provides that an acceptor of the Share Offer or Option Offer (as the case may be) shall be entitled to withdraw his/her/its consent within twenty one (21) days from the Offers Closing Date if the Offers have not by then become unconditional as to acceptances. An acceptor of the Share Offer or Option Offer (as the case may be) may withdraw his/her/its acceptance by lodging a notice in writing signed by the acceptor (or his/her/its agent duly appointed in writing and evidence of whose appointment is produced together with the notice) to the Registrar or the company secretary of the Company (as the case may be).
Furthermore, in the circumstances set out in Rule 19.2 of the Takeovers Code (which is to the effect that if the Offeror is unable to comply with any of the requirements of making announcements relating to the Offers as described under the paragraph headed “5. Announcements” above), the Executive may require that acceptors be granted a right of withdrawal, on terms acceptable to the Executive, until such requirements can be met.
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In such case, when the Independent Shareholder(s) or Option Holder(s) withdraw his/ her/its acceptance(s), the Offeror shall, as soon as possible but in any event within ten (10) days thereof, return by ordinary post the Share certificate(s) and/or transfer receipt(s) and/or certificate(s) of Options and/or other document(s) of title (and/ or any indemnity or indemnities provided in respect thereof) lodged with the Forms of Acceptance to the relevant Shareholder(s) or Option Holder(s) at his/her/its own risks.
Save as aforesaid, acceptances of the Offers shall be irrevocable and not capable of being withdrawn.
7. OVERSEAS SHAREHOLDERS AND OVERSEAS OPTION HOLDERS
The making of the Offers to the Overseas Shareholders and the Overseas Option Holders may be affected by the laws of the relevant jurisdictions. The Overseas Shareholders and the Overseas Option Holders should observe any applicable legal or regulatory requirements. The Overseas Shareholders and the Overseas Option Holders should obtain appropriate legal advice regarding the implications of the Offers in the relevant jurisdictions with a view to observing any applicable legal or regulatory requirements. It is the responsibility of the Overseas Shareholders and the Overseas Option Holders who wish to accept the Offers to satisfy themselves as to the full observance of the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdictions in connection therewith, including but not limited to the obtaining of any governmental, exchange control or other consents which may be required and the compliance with other necessary formalities or regulatory or legal requirements. The Overseas Shareholders and the Overseas Option Holders will also be fully responsible for the payment of any transfer or other taxes or other required payments and duties by the accepting Oversea Shareholders or Overseas Option Holders payable in respect of all relevant jurisdictions. Acceptance of the Offers by the Overseas Shareholders and the Overseas Option Holders will constitute a representation and warranty by such person that the local laws and requirements have been complied with and such person is permitted under all applicable laws to receive and accept the Offers, and any revision thereof, and such acceptance shall be valid and binding in accordance with all applicable laws. For the avoidance of doubt, neither HKSCC nor HKSCC Nominees Limited will give, or be subject to, any of the above representation and warranty.
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8. TAX IMPLICATIONS
Independent Shareholders and Option Holders are recommended to consult their own professional advisers if they are in any doubt as to the taxation implications of their acceptance of the Offers. It is emphasised that none of the Company, the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it, Kingston Securities, Kingston Corporate Finance, BaoQiao Partners, Donvex Capital, the Registrar or any of their respective ultimate beneficial owners, directors, officers, agents or associates or any other persons involved in the Offers is in a position to advise the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders on their individual tax implications nor accepts responsibility for any taxation effects on, or liabilities of, any person or persons as a result of their acceptance of the Offers.
9. GENERAL
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(i) All communications, notices, Forms of Acceptance, share certificate(s), certificate(s) of Options, transfer receipts (as the case may be), other documents of title and/ or any satisfactory indemnity or indemnities required in respect thereof and remittances to settle the consideration payable under the Offers to be delivered by or sent to or from the Independent Shareholders and/or the Option Holders will be delivered by or sent to or from them, or their designated agents, by ordinary post at their own risk, and none of the Company, the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it, Kingston Securities, Kingston Corporate Finance, BaoQiao Partners and any of their respective agents nor the Registrar or the company secretary of the Company or other parties involved in the Offers accepts any liability for any loss in postage or any other liabilities that may arise as a result thereof.
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(ii) The provisions set out in the Forms of Acceptance form part of the terms and conditions of the Offers.
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(iii) The accidental omission to despatch this Composite Document and/or Forms of Acceptance or any of them to any person to whom the Offers are made will not invalidate the Offers in any way.
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(iv) The Offers and all acceptances will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong.
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(v) Due execution of the Forms of Acceptance will constitute an authority to the Offeror, Kingston Securities, or such person or persons as the Offeror may direct, to complete and execute any document on behalf of the person or persons accepting the Offers and to do any other act that may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of vesting in the Offeror or such person or persons as it may direct the Shares in respect of which such person or persons has accepted the Offers.
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(vi) Acceptance of the Offers by any person or persons will be deemed to constitute a warranty by such person or persons to the Offeror that the Shares are sold to the Offeror free from all liens, charges, encumbrances, rights of pre-emption and any other third party rights of any nature and together with all rights attached to them as at the date of this Composite Document or subsequently becoming attached to them, including the right to the receive in full all dividends and other distributions, if any, declared, made or paid on or after the date on which the Offers are made, being the date of despatch of this Composite Document. For the avoidance of doubt, neither HKSCC nor HKSCC Nominees Limited will give, or be subject to, any of the above representation and warranty.
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(vii) Reference to the Offers in this Composite Document and in the Forms of Acceptance shall include any extension or revision thereof.
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(viii) In making their decision, the Independent Shareholders and Option Holders must rely on their own examination of the Offeror, the Group and the terms of the Offers, including the merits and risks involved. The contents of this Composite Document, including any general advice or recommendation contained herein together with the Forms of Acceptance, shall not be construed as any legal or business advice on the part of the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it, the Company, Kingston Securities, Kingston Corporate Finance, BaoQiao Partners, Donvex Capital and the Registrar. The Independent Shareholders and Option Holders should consult their own professional advisers for professional advice.
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(ix) The English texts of this Composite Document and the Forms of Acceptance shall prevail over their respective Chinese texts for the purpose of interpretation in case of inconsistency.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
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1. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
Set out below is a summary of the financial information of the Group for the three years ended 31 March 2014, 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2016 and for the six months ended 30 September 2016, which is extracted from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group as set forth in the annual reports of the Company for each of the year ended 31 March 2014, 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2016 and the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Group as set forth in the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
| For the six months ended 30 September 2016 HK$’000 (Unaudited) Continuing operations Revenue 35,811 Loss before income tax (expense)/credit (39,903) Income tax (expense)/credit (351) Loss for the period/year from continuing operations (40,254) Discontinued operation Loss for the period/year from discontinued operation (57) Gain on disposal of subsidiaries — (Loss)/profit for the period/year from discontinued operation (57) Loss for the period/year (40,311) |
For the year ended 31 2016 2015 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Audited) (Audited) 111,977 141,379 (133,047) (471,977) (765) 21,417 (133,812) (450,560) — — — — — — (133,812) (450,560) |
March 2014 HK$’000 (Audited) 224,247 (127,399) (1,527) (128,926) (11,055) 79,446 68,391 (60,535) |
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| For the six months ended 30 September 2016 HK$’000 (Unaudited) Other comprehensive income: Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Gain on revaluation of properties — Tax expenses related to changes on revaluation of properties — Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss Exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations 1,506 Available-for-sale investments, change in fair value 7,444 Available-for-sale investments, reclassify from equity to profit or loss — Release of foreign exchange reserve upon disposal of subsidiaries — Release of foreign exchange reserve upon impairment loss on available-for- sale investments — Reclassification adjustment for realisation upon disposal of available- for-sale investments — Other comprehensive income for the period/year, net of tax 8,950 Total comprehensive income for the period/year (31,361) |
For the year ended 31 2016 2015 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Audited) (Audited) 575 654 (95) (108) (5,055) (6,203) 11,089 (177,984) — 147,964 (231) (472) — (4,776) (14,266) 2,682 (7,983) (38,243) (141,795) (488,803) |
March 2014 HK$’000 (Audited) 746 (123) (2,019) 26,889 449 (59,156) — — (33,214) (93,749) |
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| For the six months ended 30 September 2016 HK$’000 (Unaudited) Dividends per Share_(HK cents) — Loss for the period/year attributable to: Owners of the Company (40,211) Non-controlling interests (100) (40,311) Total comprehensive income for the period/year attributable to: Owners of the Company (31,524) Non-controlling interests 163 (31,361) Loss per Share from continuing operations Basic(HK cents) (5.20) Diluted(HK cents) (5.20) (Loss)/earnings per Share from discontinued operation Basic(HK cents) (0.00) (1) Diluted(HK cents) (0.00) (1) Loss per Share from continuing and discontinued operations Basic(HK cents) (5.20) Diluted(HK cents)_ (5.20) |
For the year ended 31 2016 2015 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Audited) (Audited) — — (131,334) (445,230) (2,478) (5,330) (133,812) (450,560) (139,472) (481,783) (2,323) (7,020) (141,795) (488,803) (18.28) (70.06) (18.28) (70.06) — — — — (18.28) (70.06) (18.28) (70.06) |
March 2014 HK$’000 (Audited) — (52,291) (8,244) (60,535) (83,347) (10,402) (93,749) (20.26) (20.26) 11.53 11.53 (8.73) (8.73) |
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(1) Represents the amount less than HK cents 0.01.
The auditors of the Company has not issued any qualified opinion on the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for each of the year ended 31 March 2014, 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2016. The Group had no exceptional items because of size, nature or incidence for each of the year ended 31 March 2014, 31 March 2015, 31 March 2016 and for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
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2. AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
Set out below is the reproduction of the text of the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group together with the accompanying notes contained in the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2016 (the “ Annual Report ”). Capitalised terms used in this section have the same meanings as those defined in the Annual Report.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 March 2016
| Notes Revenue 7 Other income and gains 8 Costs of inventories Depreciation on property, plant and equipment Amortisation 9 Impairment losses 9 Operating lease payments Staff costs 10 Other operating expenses Share of (losses)/profits of associates Finance costs 12 Loss before income tax (expense)/ credit 9 Income tax (expense)/credit 13 Loss for the year |
2016 HK$ 111,977,069 20,925,310 (1,938,038) (15,969,512) (443,892) (62,576,817) (41,615,998) (47,065,372) (92,800,467) (167,356) (3,371,646) (133,046,719) (765,325) (133,812,044) |
2015 HK$ 141,378,969 7,321,418 (9,152,937) (13,298,088) (23,994,665) (336,346,196) (45,917,744) (52,682,825) (135,588,290) 616,346 (4,313,268) (471,977,280) 21,417,725 (450,559,555) |
|---|---|---|
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
APPENDIX II
| Notes Other comprehensive income Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Gain on revaluation of properties 16 Tax expense related to changes on revaluation of properties 31 Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss Exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations Available-for-sale investments, change in fair value 21 Available-for-sale investments, reclassify from equity to profit or loss 21 Release of foreign exchange reserve upon disposal of subsidiaries 35(a), (c) Release of foreign exchange reserve upon impairment loss on available- for-sale investments Reclassification adjustment for realisation upon disposal of available-for-sale investments Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year |
2016 HK$ 575,037 (94,881) (5,054,461) 11,089,281 — (231,378) — (14,266,465) (7,982,867) (141,794,911) |
2015 HK$ 654,096 (107,925) (6,203,495) (177,984,369) 147,964,021 (471,831) (4,775,996) 2,681,793 (38,243,706) (488,803,261) |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
APPENDIX II
| Notes Loss for the year attributable to: Owners of the Company 15 Non-controlling interests Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: Owners of the Company Non-controlling interests Loss per share 15 Basic (HK cents) Diluted (HK cents) |
2016 HK$ (131,334,493) (2,477,551) (133,812,044) (139,472,414) (2,322,497) (141,794,911) (18.28) (18.28) |
2015 HK$ (445,229,478) (5,330,077) (450,559,555) (481,783,516) (7,019,745) (488,803,261) (70.06) (70.06) |
|---|---|---|
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
APPENDIX II
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 March 2016
| Notes Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 16 Investment properties 17 Intangible assets 19 Interests in associates 20 Available-for-sale investments 21 Deferred tax assets 31 Total non-current assets Current assets Inventories 23 Trade and other receivables 24 Amounts due from non-controlling shareholders 25 Amounts due from related parties 25 Amount due from an associate 25 Cash and bank balances 26 Total current assets Total assets |
31 March 2016 HK$ 100,521,045 6,246,653 905,845 38,754,055 43,087,358 — 189,514,956 32,556,941 73,317,428 14,049 3,707,915 5,320,302 103,035,471 217,952,106 407,467,062 |
31 March 2015 HK$ 127,346,754 6,326,550 1,022,728 — 21,268,209 1,640,340 |
|---|---|---|
| 157,604,581 | ||
| 31,450,492 197,466,828 4,049 261,828 — 109,558,313 |
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| 338,741,510 | ||
| 496,346,091 |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
APPENDIX II
| Notes Liabilities Current liabilities Trade, bills and other payables 27 Amounts due to non-controlling shareholders 25 Amounts due to related parties 25 Bank borrowings 28 Deferred income Current tax liabilities Total current liabilities Net current (liabilities)/assets Total assets less current liabilities Non-current liabilities Bank borrowings 28 Provision for long service payments 30 Deferred income Deferred tax liabilities 31 Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities NET ASSETS |
31 March 2016 HK$ 128,606,060 53,594,160 27,051,879 50,702,070 480,048 2,808,177 263,242,394 (45,290,288) 144,224,668 18,001,800 42,373 3,063,101 6,645,278 27,752,552 290,994,946 116,472,116 |
31 March 2015 HK$ 92,253,338 53,594,160 43,894,302 33,922,913 504,993 2,278,096 |
|---|---|---|
| 226,447,802 | ||
| 112,293,708 | ||
| 269,898,289 | ||
| 26,385,890 42,373 3,727,265 — |
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| 30,155,528 | ||
| 256,603,330 | ||
| 239,742,761 |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
APPENDIX II
| Notes Capital and reserves attributable to owners of the Company Share capital 32 Reserves Non-controlling interests TOTAL EQUITY |
31 March 2016 HK$ 35,925,952 82,505,179 118,431,131 (1,959,015) 116,472,116 |
31 March 2015 HK$ 35,925,952 221,977,593 257,903,545 (18,160,784) 239,742,761 |
|---|---|---|
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
APPENDIX II
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 March 2016
| At 1 April 2015 Loss for the year Gain on revaluation of properties_(note 16) Exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations Available-for-sale investments, change in fair value(note 21) Reclassification adjustment for realisation upon disposal of available-for-sale investments(note 8) Tax expense related to changes on revaluation of properties(note 31) Release of foreign exchange reserve upon disposal of subsidiaries(note 35(a)) Total comprehensive income Acquisition of subsidiaries(note 36) Share option lapsed(note 34) At 31 March 2016 At 1 April 2014 Loss for the year Gain on revaluation of properties(note 16) Exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations Available-for-sale investments, change in fair value(note 21) Available-for-sale investments, reclassify from equity to profit or loss (note 21) Tax expense related to changes on revaluation of properties(note 31) Release of foreign exchange reserve upon disposal of subsidiaries(note 35(c)) Release of foreign exchange reserve upon impairment loss on available-for- sales investment Reclassifications adjustment for realisation upon disposal of available-for-sale investments Total comprehensive income Issuance of ordinary shares(note 32) Share issue expenses Acquisition of additional interest in a subsidiary(note 37) Disposal of subsidiaries(note 35(c))_ At 31 March 2015 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Share capital Share premium Other reserve Contributed surplus Employee share-based compensation reserve Other properties revaluation reserve Foreign exchange reserve Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the Company (note 32) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) (note 33) HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 35,925,952 2,076,251,327 (99,144,717) 28,784,000 9,376,692 6,893,294 25,425,281 — (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
Non- controlling interests Total equity HK$ HK$ (18,160,784) 239,742,761 |
Non- controlling interests Total equity HK$ HK$ (18,160,784) 239,742,761 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — — — — — — — |
— — — — — — — |
— — — — — — — |
— — — — — — — |
— — — — — — — |
— — — (131,334,493) (131,334,493) (2,477,551) (133,812,044) 575,037 — — — 575,037 — 575,037 — (5,209,515) — — (5,209,515) 155,054 (5,054,461) — — 11,089,281 — 11,089,281 — 11,089,281 — — (14,266,465) — (14,266,465) — (14,266,465) (94,881) — — — (94,881) — (94,881) — (231,378) — — (231,378) — (231,378) |
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| — — — |
— — — |
— — — |
— — — |
— 480,156 — — (347,285) — |
(5,440,893) (3,177,184) (131,334,493) (139,472,414) (2,322,497) (141,794,911) — — — — 18,524,266 18,524,266 — — 347,285 — — — |
|||||||
| 35,925,952 | 2,076,251,327 | (99,144,717) 28,784,000 |
9,029,407 | 7,373,450 | 19,984,388 | (3,177,184) (1,956,595,492) 118,431,131 |
(1,959,015) 116,472,116 |
|||||
| 29,938,352 | 2,024,217,103 | (95,365,361) 28,784,000 |
9,376,692 | 6,347,123 | 35,186,935 | 27,338,555 | (1,380,378,806) 685,444,593 |
(2,843,771) 682,600,822 |
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| — — — — — — — — — |
— — — — — — — — — |
— — — — — — — — — |
— — — — — — — — — |
— — — — — — — — — |
— — — (445,229,478) (445,229,478) (5,330,077) (450,559,555) 654,096 — — — 654,096 — 654,096 — (4,513,827) — — (4,513,827) (1,689,668) (6,203,495) — — (177,984,369) — (177,984,369) — (177,984,369) — — 147,964,021 — 147,964,021 — 147,964,021 (107,925) — — — (107,925) — (107,925) — (471,831) — — (471,831) — (471,831) — (4,775,996) — — (4,775,996) — (4,775,996) — — 2,681,793 — 2,681,793 — 2,681,793 |
|||||||
| — 5,987,600 — — — |
— — — 53,888,400 — — (1,854,176) — — — (3,779,356) — — — — |
— — — — — |
546,171 — — — — |
(9,761,654) (27,338,555) (445,229,478) (481,783,516) (7,019,745) (488,803,261) — — — 59,876,000 — 59,876,000 — — — (1,854,176) — (1,854,176) — — — (3,779,356) 1,963,149 (1,816,207) — — — — (10,260,417) (10,260,417) |
||||||||
| 35,925,952 | 2,076,251,327 | (99,144,717) 28,784,000 |
9,376,692 | 6,893,294 | 25,425,281 | — | (1,825,608,284) 257,903,545 |
(18,160,784) 239,742,761 |
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APPENDIX II
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31 March 2016
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operations 40 Interest received Tax refund/(paid) Net cash used in operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired 36 Refund of deposit for acquisition of subsidiaries 24 Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed 35 Purchase of available-for-sale investments Increase of pledged bank deposits Release of pledged bank deposits Increase in amounts due from non- controlling shareholders (Increase)/decrease in amounts due from related parties Purchases of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of associate, net of cash disposed Proceeds from disposal of convertible loan notes Proceeds from disposal of films in progress Proceeds from disposal of available- for-sale investments Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities |
2016 HK$ (48,770,762) 1,363,929 1,235,193 (46,171,640) (34,225,700) 110,000,000 (2,970,756) (46,396,600) (44,790,629) 6,767,815 (10,000) (3,227,935) (4,406,514) 57,038 — — — 33,962,754 14,759,473 |
2015 HK$ (54,197,927) 1,272,737 (213,009) (53,138,199) — — (31,378,912) — (9,243,655) — (85,495) 1,360,844 (66,787,464) 97,998 55,904,267 3,413,000 22,444,074 999,680 (23,275,663) |
|---|---|---|
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
APPENDIX II
| Notes Cash flows from financing activities Increase in bank borrowings Repayment of bank borrowings Interest paid Proceed from issue of ordinary shares Expenses paid for subscription of shares (Decrease)/increase in amounts due to related parties Decrease in amounts due to non-controlling shareholders Repayment in other borrowings Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Analysis of the balances of cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents included in cash and bank balances 26 |
2016 HK$ 52,764,468 (41,862,010) (3,371,646) — — (16,033,789) — — (8,502,977) (39,915,144) 100,314,658 (3,348,411) 57,051,103 57,051,103 |
2015 HK$ 72,132,430 (41,393,011) (4,313,268) 59,876,000 (1,854,176) 8,871,251 (7,119,606) (26,640,500) 59,559,120 (16,854,742) 118,241,763 (1,072,363) 100,314,658 100,314,658 |
|---|---|---|
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
APPENDIX II
Notes to the Financial Statements
31 March 2016
1. General
Culture Landmark Investment Limited (the “Company”) is a public limited company incorporated in Bermuda. Its shares are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”). Its registered office and principal place of business are at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda and Rooms 2501-2505, 25th Floor, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, respectively.
The Company is engaged in investment holding. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are set out in note 46. The Company and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Group”.
2. Adoption of New or Revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) and Amended the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities (the “Listing Rules”)
(a) Adoption of revised HKFRSs — first effective on 1 April 2015
HKFRSs (Amendments) Annual Improvements 2010-2012 Cycle HKFRSs (Amendments) Annual Improvements 2011-2013 Cycle
The adoption of these revised HKFRSs has no material impact on the Group’s financial statements.
- (b) New/revised HKFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective
The following new/revised HKFRSs, potentially relevant to the Group’s financial statements have been issued, but are not yet effective for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2015 and have not yet been early adopted by the Group.
HKFRSs (Amendments) Annual Improvements 2012-2014 Cycle1 Amendments to HKAS 1 Disclosure Initiative1 Amendments to HKAS 16 Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and and HKAS 38 Amortisation1 Amendments to HKFRS 10 Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its and HKAS 28 Associate or Joint Venture4 HKFRS 9 (2014) Financial Instruments2 HKFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers2 HKFRS 16 Lease3
- 1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016 2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 3 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 4 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after a date to be determined
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APPENDIX II
Amendments to HKAS 1 — Disclosure Initiative
The amendments are designed to encourage entities to use judgement in the application of HKAS 1 when considering the layout and content of their financial statements.
An entity’s share of other comprehensive income from equity accounted interests in associates and joint ventures will be split between those items that will and will not be reclassified to profit or loss, and presented in aggregate as a single line item within those two groups.
Amendments to HKAS 16 and HKAS 38 — Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation
The amendments to HKAS 16 prohibit the use of a revenue-based depreciation method for items of property, plant and equipment. The amendments to HKAS 38 introduce a rebuttable presumption that amortisation based on revenue is not appropriate for intangible assets. This presumption can be rebutted if either the intangible asset is expressed as a measure of revenue or revenue and the consumption of the economic benefits of the intangible asset are highly correlated.
Amendments to HKFRS 10 and HKAS 28 — Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture
The amendments clarify the extent of gains or losses to be recognised when an entity sells or contributes assets to its associate or joint venture. When the transaction involves a business the gain or loss is recognised in full, conversely when the transaction involves assets that do not constitute a business the gain or loss is recognised only to the extent of the unrelated investors’ interests in the joint venture or associate.
HKFRS 9 (2014) — Financial Instruments
HKFRS 9 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. Debt instruments that are held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows (the business model test) and that have contractual terms that give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding (the contractual cash flow characteristics test) are generally measured at amortised cost. Debt instruments that meet the contractual cash flow characteristics test are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”) if the objective of the entity’s business model is both to hold and collect the contractual cash flows and to sell the financial assets. Entities may make an irrevocable election at initial recognition to measure equity instruments that are not held for trading at FVTOCI. All other debt and equity instruments are measured at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”).
HKFRS 9 includes a new expected loss impairment model for all financial assets not measured at FVTPL replacing the incurred loss model in HKAS 39 and new general hedge accounting requirements to allow entities to better reflect their risk management activities in financial statements.
HKFRS 9 carries forward the recognition, classification and measurement requirements for financial liabilities from HKAS 39, except for financial liabilities designated at FVTPL, where the amount of change in fair value attributable to change in credit risk of the liability is recognised in other comprehensive income unless that would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch. In addition, HKFRS 9 retains the requirements in HKAS 39 for derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities.
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APPENDIX II
HKFRS 15 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The new standard establishes a single revenue recognition framework. The core principle of the framework is that an entity should recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. HKFRS 15 supersedes existing revenue recognition guidance including HKAS 18 Revenue, HKAS 11 Construction Contracts and related interpretations.
HKFRS 15 requires the application of a 5 steps approach to revenue recognition:
• Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer • Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract • Step 3: Determine the transaction price • Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation • Step 5: Recognise revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied
HKFRS 15 includes specific guidance on particular revenue related topics that may change the current approach taken under HKFRS. The standard also significantly enhances the qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to revenue.
HKFRS 16 — Leases
HKFRS 16, which upon the effective date will supersede HKAS 17 “Leases” and related interpretations, introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognise assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. Specifically, under HKFRS 16, a lessee is required to recognise a right-ofuse asset representing its right to use the underlying leased asset and a lease liability representing its obligation to make lease payments. Accordingly, a lessee should recognise depreciation of the right-of-use asset and interest on the lease liability, and also classifies cash repayments of the lease liability into a principal portion and an interest portion and presents them in the statement of cash flows. Also, the right-of-use asset and the lease liability are initially measured on a present value basis. The measurement includes non-cancellable lease payments and also includes payments to be made in optional periods if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease. This accounting treatment is significantly different from the lessee accounting for leases that are classified as operating leases under the predecessor standard, HKAS 17.
In respect of the lessor accounting, HKFRS 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements in HKAS 17. Accordingly, a lessor continues to classify its leases as operating leases or finance leases, and to account for those two types of leases differently.
The Directors will assess the impact of the application of HKFRS 16. For the moment, it is not practicable to provide a reasonable estimate of the effect of the application of HKFRS 16 until the Group performs a detailed review.
The Group is in the process of making an assessment of the potential impact of these new/revised HKFRSs and the Directors so far concluded that the application of these new/revised HKFRSs will have no material impact on the Group’s financial statements.
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APPENDIX II
(c) Disclosures of possible impacts on financial statements on initial adoption of the amended Listing Rules
The amended Listing Rules in relation to the presentation and disclosures in financial statements, including the amendments with reference to the new Companies Ordinance, Cap. 622 (the New Ordinance), will first apply to the Company in this financial year. The Directors consider that there is no impact on the Group’s financial position or performance. However the amendments to Listing Rules would have impacts on the presentation and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
3. Basis of Preparation
(a) Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with all applicable HKFRSs, Hong Kong Accounting Standards (“HKASs”) and Interpretations (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “HKFRS”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the disclosure requirements of Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. In addition, the financial statements include applicable disclosures required by the Listing Rules on the Stock Exchange.
(b) Basis of measurement
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis except for certain properties and available-for-sale investments, which are measured at revalued amount or fair value as explained in the accounting policies set out below.
(c) Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”), which is the same as the functional currency of the Company.
4. Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Business combination and basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. Inter-company transactions and balances between group companies together with unrealised profits are eliminated in full in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of impairment on the asset transferred, in which case the loss is recognised in profit or loss.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the effective dates of acquisition or up to the effective dates of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by other members of the Group.
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APPENDIX II
Acquisition of subsidiaries or businesses is accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred, liabilities incurred and equity interests issued by the Group, as the acquirer. The identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are principally measured at acquisition-date fair value. The Group’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is re-measured at acquisition-date fair value and the resulting gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss. The Group may elect, on a transaction-by-transaction basis, to measure the non-controlling interests that represent present ownership interests in the subsidiary either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. All other non-controlling interests are measured at fair value unless another measurement basis is required by HKFRSs. Acquisition-related costs incurred are expensed unless they are incurred in issuing equity instruments in which case the costs are deducted from equity.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer is recognised at acquisition-date fair value. Subsequent adjustments to consideration are recognised against goodwill only to the extent that they arise from new information obtained within the measurement period (a maximum of 12 months from the acquisition date) about the fair value at the acquisition date. All other subsequent adjustments to contingent consideration classified as an asset or a liability are recognised in profit or loss.
Contingent consideration balances arising from business combinations whose acquisition dates preceded 1 April 2010 (i.e. the date the Group first applied HKFRS 3 (2008)) have been accounted for in accordance with the transition requirements in the standard. Such balances are not adjusted upon first application of the standard. Subsequent revisions to estimates of such consideration are treated as adjustments to the cost of these business combinations and are recognised as part of goodwill.
Changes in the Group’s interests in subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group’s interest and the non-controlling interest are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interest is adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Company.
When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, the profit or loss on disposal is calculated as the difference between (i) the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest and (ii) the previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling interest. Amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in relation to the subsidiary are accounted for in the same manner as would be required if the relevant assets or liabilities were disposed of.
Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests that represent present ownership interests in the subsidiary is the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus such non-controlling interest’s share of subsequent changes in equity. Total comprehensive income is attributed to such non-controlling interests even if this results in those non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
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(b) Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an investee over which the Company is able to exercise control. The Company controls an investee if all three of the following elements are present: (1) power over the investee, (2) exposure, or rights, to variable returns from the investee, and (3) the ability to use its power to affect those variable returns. Control is reassessed whenever facts and circumstances indicate that there may be a change in any of these elements of control.
In the Company’s statement of financial position, investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less impairment loss. The results of subsidiaries are accounted for by the Company on the basis of dividend received and receivable.
(c) Associates
An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor a joint arrangement. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but not control or joint control over those policies. Associates are accounted for using the equity method whereby they are initially recognised at cost and thereafter, their carrying amount are adjusted for the Group’s share of the post-acquisition change in the associates’ net assets except that losses in excess of the Group’s interest in the associate are not recognised unless there is an obligation to make good those losses.
Profits and losses arising on transactions between the Group and its associates are recognised only to the extent of unrelated investors’ interests in the associate. The investor’s share in the associate’s profits and losses resulting from these transactions is eliminated against the carrying value of the associate. Where unrealised losses provide evidence of impairment of the asset transferred they are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Any premium paid for an associate above the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is capitalised and included in the carrying amount of the associate. Where there is objective evidence that the investment in an associate has been impaired, the carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment in the same may as other non-financial assets.
(d) Goodwill and gain on a bargain purchase
Goodwill is initially recognised at cost being the excess of the aggregate of a consideration transferred and the amount recognised for non-controlling interests over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired, liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed.
Where the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities exceed the aggregated of fair value of consideration paid and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, the excess is recognised in profit or loss on the acquisition date, after re-assessment.
Goodwill is measured at cost less impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill arising from an acquisition is allocated to each of the relevant cashgenerating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. A cashgenerating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. A cashgenerating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the unit may be impaired.
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For goodwill arising on an acquisition in a financial year, the cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment before the end of that financial year. When the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit first, and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata on the basis of the carrying amount to each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognised in profit or loss and is not reversed in subsequent periods.
(e) Property, plant and equipment
Leasehold land and buildings are stated at revalued amount, being the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. As the fair value of the land cannot be measured separately from the fair value of a building situated thereon at the inception of the lease, the land portion is accounted for as being held under a finance lease. Fair value is determined by the Directors of the Company based on independent valuations which are performed periodically. The valuations are on the basis of open market value. The Directors of the Company review the carrying value of the leasehold land and buildings and adjustment is made where they consider that there has been a material change. Increases in value arising on revaluation are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity under other properties revaluation reserve. Decreases in value arising on revaluation are first offset against increases on earlier valuations in respect of the same property and are thereafter recognised in profit or loss. Any subsequent increases are recognised in profit or loss up to the amount previously charged and thereafter to the other properties revaluation reserve.
Upon disposal of leasehold land and buildings, the relevant portion of the other properties revaluation reserve realised in respect of previous valuations is released from the other properties revaluation reserve to retained earnings.
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of property, plant and equipment includes its purchase price and the costs 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. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance costs are recognised as an expense in profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred.
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Property, plant and equipment are depreciated so as to write off their cost net of expected residual value over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The useful lives, residual value and depreciation method are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. The useful lives are as follows:
Leasehold land and buildings 40 years Leasehold improvements Over lease terms of 2-16 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3-5 years Plant and machinery 5 years Motor vehicles 3-5 years Yacht 10 years
An asset is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if its carrying amount is higher than the asset’s estimated recoverable amount.
The gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment is the difference between the net sale proceeds and its carrying amount, and is recognised in profit or loss on disposal.
(f) Intangible assets
(i) Acquired intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is fair value at the date of acquisition. Subsequently, intangible assets with finite useful lives are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation is provided on a straight-line basis over their useful lives as follows:
Provision of copyright licence fees 8 years settlement and collection services Provision of intellectual property 11 years enforcement services Golf club memberships 12 years, indefinite Customer relationship and customer 10 years contracts Patent 5 years
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are carried at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
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(ii) Impairment
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually by comparing their carrying amounts with their recoverable amounts, irrespective of whether there is any indication that they may be impaired. Intangible assets are tested for impairment by comparing their carrying amounts with their recoverable amounts (see note 4(q)). If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount.
An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately.
When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years.
Intangible assets with finite lives are tested for impairment when there is an indication that an asset may be impaired (note 4(q)).
(g) Investment properties
Investment property is property held either to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or for both, but not held for sale in the ordinary course of business, use in the production or supply of goods or services or for administrative purposes. Investment property is measured at cost on initial recognition and subsequently at fair value with any change therein recognised in profit or loss.
(h) Payments for leasehold land held for own use under operating leases
Payments for leasehold land held for own use under operating leases represent up-front payments to acquire long-term interests in lessee-occupied properties in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). These payments are stated at cost and are amortised over the period of the lease on a straight-line basis as an expense.
(i) Leasing
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
The Group as lessor
Rental income from operating leases is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised as an expense on straight-line basis over the lease term.
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The Group as lessee
The total rentals payable under the operating leases are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives received are recognised as an integrated part of the total rental expense, over the term of the lease.
(j) Financial instruments
(i) Financial assets
The Group classifies its financial assets at initial recognition, depending on the purpose for which the asset was acquired. Financial assets at FVTPL are initially measured at fair value and all other financial assets are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial assets. Regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis. A regular way purchase or sale is a purchase or sale of a financial asset under a contract whose terms require delivery of the asset within the time frame established generally by regulation or convention in the marketplace concerned.
Loans and receivables
These assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise principally through the provision of goods and services to customers (trade debtors), and also incorporate other types of contractual monetary asset. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any identified impairment losses.
Available-for-sale investments
These assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as availablefor-sale or are not included in other categories of financial assets. Subsequent to initial recognition, these assets are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income, except for impairment losses and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary instruments, which are recognised in profit or loss.
For available-for-sale equity investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured and derivatives that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of such unquoted equity instruments, they are measured at cost less any identified impairment losses.
(ii) Impairment loss on financial assets
The Group assesses, at the end of each reporting period, whether there is any objective evidence that financial asset is impaired. Financial asset is impaired if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset and that event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset that can be reliably estimated. Evidence of impairment may include:
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significant financial difficulty of the debtor;
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a breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments;
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granting concession to a debtor because of debtor’s financial difficulty; and
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- it becoming probable that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation.
For loans and receivables
An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired, and is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of financial asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When any part of financial asset is determined as uncollectable, it is written off against the allowance account for the relevant financial asset.
Impairment losses are reversed in subsequent periods when an increase in the asset’s recoverable amount can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, subject to a restriction that the carrying amount of the asset at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been recognised.
For available-for-sale investments
Where a decline in the fair value constitutes objective evidence of impairment, the amount of the loss is removed from equity and recognised in profit or loss.
An impairment losses on available-for-sale debt investments are subsequently reversed in profit or loss if an increase in the fair value of the investment can be objectively related to an event occurring after the recognition of the impairment loss.
For available-for-sale equity investment, any increase in fair value subsequent to an impairment loss is recognised in other comprehensive income.
For available-for-sale equity investment that is carried at cost, the amount of impairment loss is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment loss is not reversed.
(iii) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, net of directly attributable transaction costs incurred, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest method. The related interest expense is recognised within “finance costs” in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Gains or losses recognised in the profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the amortisation process.
(iv) Effective interest method
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset or financial liability and of allocating interest income or interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts or payments through the expected life of the financial asset or liability, or where appropriate, a shorter period.
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(v) Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
(vi) Derecognition
The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the future cash flows in relation to the financial asset expire or when the financial asset has been transferred and the transfer meets the criteria for derecognition in accordance with HKAS 39.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation specified in the relevant contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
(k) Inventories
Inventories are initially recognised at cost, and subsequently at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises all costs of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is calculated using the first-in first-out method. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
(l) Revenue recognition
Revenue from licence fee collection business is recognised when services are performed.
Compensation for infringement of music licence is recognised when the right to receive the compensation is established and it is probable that the Group will receive the compensation.
Revenue from exhibition and related service is recognised when the exhibition is completed and related services are rendered.
Rental income from operating leases/facility sharing income is recognised on a straightline basis over the term of the relevant lease/agreement.
Revenue from entertainment services including artist management is recognised when services are rendered.
Revenue from musical works is recognised when the Group’s entitlement to such payments has been established which is upon the delivery of the master copy or materials to the customers.
Revenue from restaurants is recognised when food and beverages are sold and services are provided.
Revenue from sale of goods is recognised on transfer of risks and rewards of ownership, which is at the time of delivery and the title is passed to customer.
Interest income is accrued on a time basis on the principal outstanding at the applicable interest rate.
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(m) Income taxes
Income taxes for the year comprise current tax and deferred tax.
Current tax is based on the profit or loss from ordinary activities adjusted for items that are non-assessable or disallowable for income tax purposes and is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the corresponding amounts used for tax purposes. Except for goodwill and recognised assets and liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profits, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates appropriate to the expected manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is realised or settled and that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of reporting period.
An exception to the general requirement on determining the appropriate tax rate used in measuring deferred tax amount is when an investment property is carried at fair value under HKAS 40 “Investment Property”. Unless the presumption is rebutted, the deferred tax amounts on these investment properties are measured using the tax rates that would apply on sale of these investment properties at their carrying amounts at the reporting date. The presumption is rebutted when the investment property is depreciable and is held within a business model whose objective is to consume substantially all the economic benefits embodied in the property over time, rather than through sale.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Income taxes are recognised in profit or loss except when they relate to items recognised in other comprehensive income in which case the taxes are also recognised in other comprehensive income.
(n) Foreign currency
Transactions entered into by group entities in currencies other than the currency of the primary economic environment in which they operate (the “functional currency”) are recorded at the rates ruling when the transactions occur. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates ruling at the end of reporting period. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair value was determined. Nonmonetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items, and on the translation of monetary items, are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. Exchange differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items carried at fair value are included in profit or loss for the period except for differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items in respect of which gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income, in which cases, the exchange differences are also recognised in other comprehensive income.
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On consolidation, income and expense items of foreign operations are translated into the presentation currency of the Group at the average exchange rates for the year, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly during the period, in which case, the rates approximating, to those ruling when the transactions took place are used. All assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated at the rate ruling at the end of reporting period. Exchange differences arising, if any, are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity as foreign exchange reserve (attributed to noncontrolling interests as appropriate). Exchange differences recognised in the profit or loss of group entities’ separate financial statements on the translation of long-term monetary items forming part of the Group’s net investment in the foreign operation concerned are reclassified to other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity as foreign exchange reserve.
On disposal of a foreign operation, the cumulative exchange differences recognised in the foreign exchange reserve relating to that operation up to the date of disposal are reclassified to the profit or loss as part of the profit or loss on disposal.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments on identifiable assets acquired arising on an acquisition of a foreign operation on or after 1 January 2005 are treated as assets and liabilities of that foreign operation and translated at the rate of exchange prevailing at the end of reporting period. Exchange differences arising are recognised in the foreign exchange reserve.
(o) Employee benefits
(i) Employee leave entitlements
Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision is made for the estimated liability for annual leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the end of reporting period.
Employee entitlements to sick leave and maternity leave are not recognised until the time of leave.
(ii) Profit-sharing and bonus plans
The expected costs of profit-sharing and bonus payments are recognised as a liability when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of services rendered by employees and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.
Liabilities for profit-sharing and bonus plans are expected to be settled within 12 months and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when they are settled.
(iii) Termination benefits
Termination benefits are recognised on the earlier of when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits and when the Group recognises restructuring costs involving the payment of termination benefits.
(iv) Post-employment benefits
Retirement benefits to employees are provided through several defined contribution plans.
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The Group adopts a defined contribution Mandatory Provident Fund retirement benefits scheme (the “MPF Scheme”) under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance of Hong Kong for all employees of its subsidiaries operating in Hong Kong. Contributions are made based on a percentage of the employees’ basic salaries but subject to a cap in accordance with the statutory requirement and are recognised in profit or loss as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the MPF Scheme.
The Group has recorded provisions for long service payments for employees who had completed the required number of years of service under Hong Kong’s Employment Ordinance for whom the Group is obligated to pay long service payment on termination of their employment.
The employees of the Group’s subsidiaries that operate in the PRC are required to participate in a government-managed retirement benefit schemes. These subsidiaries are required to contribute a fixed cost per employee to the government-managed retirement benefit schemes. The contributions are charged to profit or loss as they become payable.
(p)
Share-based payments
Where share options are awarded to employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is recognised in profit or loss over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in the employee share-based compensation reserve within equity. Non-market vesting conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at the end of each reporting period so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options that eventually vest. Market vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the options granted. As long as all other vesting conditions are satisfied, a charge is made irrespective of whether the market vesting conditions are satisfied. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition.
Where the terms and conditions of options are modified before they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also recognised in profit or loss over the remaining vesting period.
Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, the profit or loss is charged with the fair value of goods or services received unless the goods or services qualify for recognition as assets. A corresponding increase in equity is recognised. For cash settled share based payments, a liability is recognised at the fair value of the goods or services received.
(q) Impairment of other assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of the following assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss or an impairment loss previously recognised no longer exists or may have decreased:
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property, plant and equipment;
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intangible assets;
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payments for leasehold land held for own use under operating leases;
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• interests in subsidiaries and associates; and
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film rights and film in progress.
If the recoverable amount (i.e. the greater of the fair value less costs to sell and value in use) of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount under another HKFRS, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease under that HKFRS.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount under another HKFRS, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease under that HKFRS.
(r) Provisions and contingent liabilities
Provisions are recognised for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of a past event, which it is probably will result in an outflow of economic benefits that can be reasonably estimated.
Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably, the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote. Possible obligations, the existence of which will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events, are also disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote.
(s) Related parties
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(a) A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Group if that person:
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(i) has control or joint control of the Group;
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(ii) has significant influence over the Group; or
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(iii) is a member of key management personnel of the Group or the Company’s parent.
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(b) An entity is related to the Group if any of the following conditions apply:
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(i) The entity and the Group are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others);
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(ii) One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member);
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(iii) Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party;
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(iv) One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity;
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(v) The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of the employees of the Group or an entity related to the Group;
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(vi) The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a);
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(vii) A person identified in (a)(i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).
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(viii) The entity, or any member of a group of which it is a part, provides key management personnel services to the reporting entity or to the parent of the reporting entity.
Close members of the family of a person are those family members who may be expected to influence, or be influenced by, that person in their dealings with the entity and include:
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(i) that person’s children and spouse or domestic partner;
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(ii) children of that person’s spouse or domestic partner; and
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(iii) dependents of that person or that person’s spouse or domestic partner.
(t) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs attributable directly to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets which require a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use or sale, are capitalised as part of the cost of those assets. Income earned on temporary investments of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on those assets is deducted from borrowing costs capitalised. All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.
(u) Government grants
Government grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that they will be received and that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to them. Grants that compensate the Group for expenses incurred are recognised as revenue in profit or loss on a systematic basis in the same periods in which the expenses are incurred. Grants that compensate the Group for the cost of an asset are recognised as deferred income in consolidated statement of financial position and consequently are effectively recognised in profit or loss over the useful life of the asset.
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(v) Financial guarantee
A financial guarantee 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 payment when due in accordance with the original or modified terms of a debt instrument. A financial guarantee contract issued by the Group and not designated as at FVTPL is recognised initially at its fair value less transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issue of the financial guarantee contract. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Group measures the financial guarantee contact at the higher of: (i) the amount determined in accordance with HKAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets ; and (ii) the amount initially recognised less, when appropriate, cumulative amortisation recognised in accordance with HKAS 18 Revenue .
The contracted fee of the financial guarantee recognised as other income in profit or loss over the term of the guarantee as income from financial guarantee issued. In addition, provisions are recognised if and when it becomes probable that the holder of the guarantee will call upon the Group under the guarantee and the amount of that claim on the Group is expected to exceed the current carrying amount i.e. the amount initially recognised less accumulated amortisation, where appropriate.
5. Critical Accounting Judgments and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty
Estimates are 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 key 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) Fair value of investment properties and leasehold land and buildings
The fair value of the investment properties and leasehold land and buildings are determined by independent valuers on an open market value for existing use basis. In making their judgment, consideration has been given to assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at the end of reporting period, by reference to recent market transactions and appropriate capitalisation rates based on an estimation of the rental income. These estimates are regularly compared to actual market data and actual transactions entered into by the Group.
(b) Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
Management determines the estimated useful lives of the property, plant and equipment and will revise depreciation charges when useful lives differ from previous estimates.
(c) Impairment test of goodwill
The Group determines whether goodwill is impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which the goodwill is allocated. Estimating the value in use requires the Group to make an estimate of the expected future cash flows from the cash-generating units and also to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows.
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(d) Impairment loss on intangible assets
Determining whether an intangible asset is impaired requires an estimation of the future cash flow and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value. Where the actual future cash flows are less than expected, a material impairment loss may arise.
(e) Impairment of interests in associates
The Group’s management assesses impairment of interests in associates at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Group that may lead to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amounts of the assets are determined.
Value in use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts incorporate a number of key estimates and assumptions about future events, which are subject to uncertainty and might materially differ from the actual results. In making these key estimates and judgements, the management takes into consideration assumptions that are mainly based on market condition existing at the reporting date, appropriate market and discount rates and what information it can obtain from the associates. These estimates are regularly compared to actual market data and actual transactions entered into by the Group.
(f) Impairment loss on loans and receivables
The policy for impairment of loans and receivables of the Group is based on the evaluation of collectability and ageing analysis of the loans and receivables and on management’s judgment. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing the ultimate realisation of these loans and receivables, including the current creditworthiness of each customer. If the financial conditions of customers of the Group were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional impairment may be required.
6. Segment Reporting
Management determines operating segments based on the reports regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, which is the Board, in assessing performance and allocating resources. The chief operating decision maker considers the business primarily on the basis of the types of services supplied by the Group. The Group is currently organised into seven operating divisions — licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business, exhibition-related business, property sub-leasing business, property development and investment, sludge and sewage treatment, entertainment business and food and beverages.
Principal activities are as follows:
Licence fee — operation of the business of the licences of copyright to collection and karaoke music products and provision of intellectual property provision of enforcement services in the PRC as managed by China Music intellectual Video Collective Management Association* property (中國音像著作權集體管理協會)(the “MVCM Association”) enforcement services business Exhibition-related — organising all kinds of exhibition events and meeting events business
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— Property sub-leasing sub-leasing of properties in the PRC business — Property development of real estates and leasing of investment properties development and investment — Sludge and sewage operation of sludge and sewage treatment plants in the PRC treatment Entertainment — provision of talent management and entertainment and travelling business related services — Food and beverages sale of food and beverages and restaurant operations
Segment information is presented below:
- (a) Information about reportable segment revenue, profit or loss, assets and liabilities and other information
| Reportable segment revenue External sales Inter-segment sales Reportable segment (loss)/ profit before income tax expense Other segment information Interest income Interest expenses Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of intangible assets Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
License fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business HK$ 12,810,708 — |
2016 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition- related business HK$ 54,602,737 — |
Property sub-leasing business HK$ 44,243,143 — |
Property development and investment HK$ — — |
Sludge and sewage treatment HK$ — — |
Entertainment business HK$ 297,885 — |
Food and beverages HK$ 22,596 — |
Inter- segment elimination HK$ — — |
Total HK$ 111,977,069 — |
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| 12,810,708 | 54,602,737 | 44,243,143 | — | — | 297,885 | 22,596 | — | 111,977,069 | |
| (36,519,775) (2,500,457) 4,422,429 |
(855,906) (27,283,120) (1,711,758) (3,142,087) — |
(67,590,674) | |||||||
| 51,466 | 107,018 | 55,714 | 28 | 5,512 | 670 | 1 | — | 220,409 | |
| — | — | 3,055,994 | — | — | — | — | — | 3,055,994 | |
| 1,703,623 | 484,870 | 8,791,865 | 721,503 | 1,019,554 | 178,667 | 275,037 | — | 13,175,119 | |
| — | — | — | — | 327,009 | — | — | — | 327,009 | |
| — | — | 662,913 | — | — | — | — | — | 662,913 |
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| Impairment loss on trade and other receivables Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment Written down of inventories to net realisable value Impairment loss on goodwill Impairment loss on intangible assets Share of losses of associates (Loss)/gain on disposal of subsidiaries Reportable segment assets Expenditure for reportable segment non-current assets Reportable segment liabilities |
2016 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business HK$ 37,739,942 |
Exhibition- related business HK$ — |
Property sub-leasing business HK$ 2,670,019 |
Property development and investment HK$ — |
Sludge and sewage treatment HK$ 821,061 |
Entertainment business HK$ — |
Food and beverages HK$ — |
Inter- segment elimination HK$ — |
Total HK$ 41,231,022 |
||
| — | — | — | — | 993,162 | — | — | — | 993,162 | ||
| — | — | — | — | 193,260 | — | — | — | 193,260 | ||
| — | — | — | — | 20,023,466 | — | — | — | 20,023,466 | ||
| — | — | — | — | 285,882 | — | — | — | 285,882 | ||
| — | — | — | — | 167,356 | — | — | — | 167,356 | ||
| — | — | (34,217) — |
— | 76,375 | (2,699,519) — |
(2,657,361) | ||||
| 40,974,167 | 29,630,011 | 115,810,367 | 8,527,520 | 45,740,393 | 12,519,736 | 35,495,382 | — | 288,697,576 | ||
| — | 6,706 | 2,788,108 | — | 4,011,949 | — | — | — | 6,806,763 | ||
| 81,987,713 | 9,206,635 | 143,059,811 | 5,070 | 15,640,470 | 5,720,336 | 605,927 | — | 256,225,962 |
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| Reportable segment revenue External sales Inter-segment sales Reportable segment loss before income tax credit Other segment information Interest income Interest expenses Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of intangible assets Amortisation of deferred expenditure Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment Reversal of impairment loss on other receivables Impairment loss on goodwill Impairment loss on intangible assets Impairment loss on deferred expenditure |
License fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business HK$ 39,740,199 — |
2015 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition- related business HK$ 66,712,740 — |
Property sub-leasing business HK$ 33,586,207 — |
Property development and investment HK$ — — |
Sludge and sewage treatment HK$ — — |
Entertainment business HK$ 604,164 — |
Food and beverages HK$ 735,659 — |
Inter- segment elimination HK$ — — |
Total HK$ 141,378,969 — |
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| 39,740,199 | 66,712,740 | 33,586,207 | — | — | 604,164 | 735,659 | — | 141,378,969 | |
| (182,424,883) (25,735,652) (122,251,776) (665,213) — |
(4,996,663) (5,444,091) — |
(341,518,278) | |||||||
| 335,822 | 102,500 | 12,779 | 189 | — | 1,401 | 36 | — | 452,727 | |
| — | — | 3,805,261 | — | — | — | — | — | 3,805,261 | |
| 1,686,785 | 612,215 | 6,966,567 | 630,022 | — | 40,932 | 629,962 | — | 10,566,483 | |
| 12,066,716 | 3,178,240 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15,244,956 | |
| 8,632,826 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8,632,826 | |
| 74,083 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 74,083 | |
| — | — | 1,212,716 | — | — | — | — | — | 1,212,716 | |
| 79,427,363 | — | 16,591,728 | — | — | — | — | — | 96,019,091 | |
| 68,494,242 | 19,864,005 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88,358,247 | |
| 2,268,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2,268,500 |
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| Impairment loss on available- for-sale investments Impairment loss on other receivables Share of profits of associates Loss on disposal of subsidiaries Loss on disposal of associates Gain on deemed disposal of interest in associates, net Loss on disposal of convertible loan notes Reportable segment assets Expenditure for reportable segment non-current assets Reportable segment liabilities |
2015 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business HK$ — |
Exhibition- related business HK$ — |
Property sub-leasing business HK$ 98,747,593 |
Property development and investment HK$ — |
Sludge and sewage treatment HK$ — |
Entertainment business HK$ — |
Food and beverages HK$ — |
Inter-segment elimination HK$ — |
Total HK$ 98,747,593 |
||
| 252,083 | — | 1,484,254 | — | — | — | — | — | 1,736,337 | ||
| — | — | — | — | — | 616,346 | — | — | 616,346 | ||
| 16,030,080 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16,030,080 | ||
| — | — | — | — | — | 2,912,809 | — | — | 2,912,809 | ||
| — | — | — | — | — | 1,162,241 | — | — | 1,162,241 | ||
| — | — | — | — | — | 1,051,473 | — | — | 1,051,473 | ||
| 56,944,443 | 34,620,005 | 122,685,084 | 119,361,973 | — | 2,719,783 | 35,332,897 | — | 371,664,185 | ||
| 7,685,784 | — | 57,224,652 | 2,668,714 | — | 619,304 | — | — | 68,198,454 | ||
| 79,490,176 | 13,851,708 | 153,231,955 | — | — | 5,985,322 | 10,858 | — | 252,570,019 |
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(b) Reconciliation of reportable segment profit or loss, assets and liabilities
Loss before income tax (expense)/credit
| Reportable segment loss before income tax (expense)/credit Unallocated gain/(loss) on disposal of available-for-sale investments Unallocated gain on disposal of subsidiaries Unallocated interest income and other income Unallocated impairment loss on available- for-sale investments Unallocated amortisation of intangible assets Unallocated impairment loss on trade and other receivables Unallocated finance costs Unallocated staff costs Unallocated rent, rates and management fee Unallocated depreciation of property, plant and equipment Unallocated head office and corporate expenses_(note)_ Loss before income tax (expense)/credit |
2016 HK$ (67,590,674) 14,266,465 83,164 3,129,265 — (116,883) (43,285) (315,652) (31,897,390) (21,194,904) (2,794,393) (26,572,432) (133,046,719) |
2015 HK$ (341,518,278) (1,630,320) — 3,362,898 (49,216,428) (116,883) — (508,007) (27,389,866) (22,875,881) (2,731,605) (29,352,910) |
|---|---|---|
| (471,977,280) |
Note:
Unallocated head office and corporate expenses mainly include professional and consultancy fees, administrative expenses and business development expenses.
Assets
| Reportable segment assets Property, plant and equipment Available-for-sale investments Trade and other receivables Loan receivables Cash and cash equivalents Unallocated head office and corporate assets Total assets |
2016 HK$ 288,697,576 5,279,167 43,087,358 10,967,782 28,369,700 29,960,034 1,105,445 407,467,062 |
2015 HK$ 371,664,185 6,652,302 21,268,209 10,915,755 27,722,772 56,898,668 1,224,200 |
|---|---|---|
| 496,346,091 |
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Liabilities
| Reportable segment liabilities Bank borrowings Unallocated head office and corporate liabilities Total liabilities |
2016 HK$ 256,225,962 30,000,000 4,768,984 290,994,946 |
2015 HK$ 252,570,019 — 4,033,311 |
|---|---|---|
| 256,603,330 |
(c) Geographical information
The Group’s operations are mainly located in Hong Kong, the PRC and Korea.
An analysis of the Group’s geographical segments is set out as follows:
| Hong Kong HK$ Revenue_(note) 150,702 Non-current assets other than financial instruments and deferred tax assets 14,896,200 Hong Kong _HK$ Revenue_(note)_ 691,188 Non-current assets other than financial instruments and deferred tax assets 15,950,804 |
2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| The PRC Korea HK$ HK$ 111,656,588 169,779 122,629,353 8,902,045 2015 |
Total HK$ 111,977,069 146,427,598 |
||
| The PRC Korea HK$ HK$ 140,157,155 530,626 108,852,524 9,892,704 |
Total HK$ 141,378,969 134,696,032 |
Note:
Revenue is attributed to countries on the basis of the customers’ location.
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7. Revenue
Analysis of the Group’s revenue for the year is as follows:
| Revenue from licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business Revenue from exhibition-related business Gross rental income from property sub-leasing business Revenue from talent management and entertainment and travelling related services business Sale of food and beverages |
2016 HK$ 12,810,708 54,602,737 44,243,143 297,885 22,596 111,977,069 |
2015 HK$ 39,740,199 66,712,740 33,586,207 604,164 735,659 |
|---|---|---|
| 141,378,969 |
8. Other Income and Gains
| Bank interest income Loan interest income Income from financial guarantee issued_(note (i)) Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment Gain on deemed disposal of interest in associates, net Government grants — relating to unconditional subsidies — for leasehold improvements(note (ii)) Gain on disposal of available-for-sale investments Fair value gain on investment properties(note 17)_ Reversal of impairment loss on other receivables Others |
2016 HK$ 514,085 849,844 153,814 662,913 — 1,543,288 492,205 14,266,465 — — 2,442,696 20,925,310 |
2015 HK$ 530,243 742,494 — 74,083 1,162,241 — 504,687 — 127,279 1,212,716 2,967,675 |
|---|---|---|
| 7,321,418 |
Notes:
-
(i) The amount represents income from financial guarantee issued for an independent third party in which to indemnify the bank any loss in case of any default in repayment in respect of a loan facility for the principal amount of up to RMB35,000,000 (equivalent to HK$42,004,200) drawn by that party.
-
(ii) The amount represents government subsidy received in advance in relation to leasehold improvement on a property sub-leasing project. The amount will be recognised in profit or loss over the lease term of the property being leased.
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9. Loss Before Income Tax (Expense)/Credit
Loss before income tax (expense)/credit is arrived at after charging:
| Amortisation on: — intangible assets_(note 19) — deferred expenditure(note 22) Fair value loss on investment properties(note 17) Losses on disposal of subsidiaries, net(note 35) Loss on disposal of associates Loss on disposal of convertible loan notes Loss on disposal of available-for-sale investments Impairment losses on: — available-for-sale investments — trade and other receivables(note 24) — goodwill(note 18) — intangible assets(note 19) — deferred expenditure(note 22) — property, plant and equipment(note 16) Written down of inventories to net realisable value (note 23)_ Auditor’s remuneration 10. Staff Costs Staff costs (including Directors) comprise: Salaries Contribution to defined contribution pension plans Other short-term monetary benefits |
2016 HK$ 443,892 — 443,892 79,897 2,574,197 — — — — 41,274,307 20,023,466 285,882 — 993,162 62,576,817 193,260 1,788,000 2016 HK$ 42,308,989 2,892,764 1,863,619 47,065,372 |
2015 HK$ 15,361,839 8,632,826 |
|---|---|---|
| 23,994,665 | ||
| — | ||
| 16,030,080 | ||
| 2,912,809 | ||
| 1,051,473 | ||
| 1,630,320 | ||
| 147,964,021 1,736,337 96,019,091 88,358,247 2,268,500 — |
||
| 336,346,196 | ||
| — | ||
| 2,090,000 | ||
| 2015 HK$ 45,091,820 3,856,922 3,734,083 |
||
| 52,682,825 |
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11. Directors’ and Senior Management’s Emoluments
Directors’ emoluments
The aggregate amounts of the Directors’ emoluments are as follows:
| 2016 Executive directors Cheng Yang Tsoi Tung_(i) Lei Lei Huang Ranfei(ii) Li Weipeng(iii) Independent non-executive directors Tong Jingguo Yang Rusheng So Tat Keung 2015 Executive directors Cheng Yang Tsoi Tung(i) Lei Lei Huang Ranfei(ii) Li Weipeng(iii)_ Independent non-executive directors Tong Jingguo Yang Rusheng So Tat Keung |
Fees HK$ — — — — 1,440,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 1,800,000 Fees HK$ — — — — 1,440,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 1,800,000 |
Salaries and other benefits Retirement scheme contributions HK$ HK$ 3,720,600 18,000 3,620,400 18,000 1,950,000 18,000 1,939,500 18,000 — — — — — — — — 11,230,500 72,000 Salaries and other benefits Retirement scheme contributions HK$ HK$ 3,720,600 17,500 596,129 4,500 1,950,000 17,500 319,355 3,968 — — — — — — — — 6,586,084 43,468 |
Benefits in kind HK$ — — 186,000 — — — — — 186,000 Benefits in kind HK$ — — 184,500 — — — — — 184,500 |
Total HK$ 3,738,600 3,638,400 2,154,000 1,957,500 1,440,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,288,500 | ||||
| Total HK$ 3,738,100 600,629 2,152,000 323,323 1,440,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 |
||||
| 8,614,052 |
No Directors waived their emoluments in respect of the year ended 31 March 2016 (2015: nil).
Discretionary bonuses were granted based on the performance of individual Directors and were approved by the Company’s remuneration committee.
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Notes:
-
(i) The Director was appointed on 18 December 2014.
-
(ii) The Director was appointed on 28 January 2015.
(iii) The Director was resigned with effect from 8 April 2016.
Five highest paid individuals
Of the five individuals with the highest emoluments in the Group, four (2015: three) were Directors of the Company whose emoluments are included in the above.
The emoluments of the remaining one (2015: two) highest paid individual in 2016 are as follows:
| Basic salaries, housing allowances, other allowances and benefits in kind Retirement scheme contributions The emoluments are within the following band: HK$1,000,000 to HK$1,500,000 HK$1,500,001 to HK$2,000,000 |
2016 HK$ 1,780,000 18,000 1,798,000 2016 Number of Employees — 1 |
2015 HK$ 3,220,000 17,500 |
|---|---|---|
| 3,237,500 | ||
| 2015 Number of Employees 1 1 |
Remuneration of senior management
Remuneration of senior management of the Group, including amounts paid to the highest paid employees other than Directors as disclosed above, are within the following bands:
| 2016 | 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of | Number of | ||
| Employees | Employees | ||
| HK$1,000,000 | to HK$1,500,000 | 1 | 1 |
| HK$1,500,001 | to HK$2,000,000 | 1 | 1 |
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12. Finance Costs
| Interest on bank borrowings Interest on other borrowings |
2016 HK$ 3,371,646 — 3,371,646 |
2015 HK$ 3,805,261 508,007 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,313,268 |
13. Income Tax (Expense)/Credit
The amount of income tax (expense)/credit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income represents:
| Current tax — Hong Kong profits tax — tax for the year — over/(under)-provision in respect of prior years Current tax — PRC Enterprise Income Tax — tax for the year — over-provision in respect of prior years Deferred tax_(note 31)_ |
2016 HK$ — 768 768 (60,981) — (60,981) (705,112) (765,325) |
2015 HK$ — (192,035) |
|---|---|---|
| (192,035) | ||
| (29,098) 411,471 |
||
| 382,373 | ||
| 21,227,387 | ||
| 21,417,725 |
No Hong Kong profits tax has been provided within the Group as there is no estimated assessable profits for the year ended 31 March 2016 and 2015.
The PRC subsidiaries are subject to PRC Enterprise Income Tax at 25% (2015: 25%).
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The income tax (expense)/credit for the year can be reconciled to the loss before income tax (expense)/credit per the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as follows:
| Loss before income tax (expense)/credit Tax calculated at Hong Kong profits tax rate of 16.5% (2015: 16.5%) Effect of different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions Tax effect of share of (losses)/profits of associates Tax effect of non-deductible expenses Tax effect of non-taxable revenue Tax effect of deductible temporary differences not recognised Tax effect of tax losses not recognised Over-provision in respect of prior years Income tax (expense)/credit |
2016 HK$ (133,046,719) 21,952,708 3,946,197 (27,614) (9,727,241) 2,648,713 (55,201) (19,503,655) 768 (765,325) |
2015 HK$ (471,977,280) 77,876,251 13,930,341 101,697 (50,388,500) 12,544,644 (76,742) (32,789,402) 219,436 21,417,725 |
|---|---|---|
14. Dividends
No dividend was paid or proposed in respect of the year ended 31 March 2016, nor has any dividend been proposed since the end of reporting period (2015: nil).
15. Loss Per Share
The calculation of the basic and diluted loss per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company is based on the following data:
| Loss for the purpose of basic and diluted loss per share Loss for the year attributable to owners of the Company Number of shares Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic loss per share |
2016 HK$ (131,334,493) 718,519,047 |
2015 HK$ (445,229,478) 635,512,866 |
|---|---|---|
There are no dilutive effects on the share options granted, as they are anti-dilutive.
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16. Property, Plant and Equipment
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2014 Surplus on revaluation Additions Disposal of subsidiaries (note 35(c)) Disposals Exchange differences At 31 March 2015 and 1 April 2015 Surplus on revaluation Additions Acquisition of subsidiaries (note 36) Disposal of subsidiaries (note 35(a)) Disposals Exchange differences At 31 March 2016 Accumulated depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2014 Charge for the year Eliminated on revaluation Eliminated on disposals Disposal of subsidiaries (note 35(c)) Exchange differences At 31 March 2015 and 1 April 2015 Charge for the year Impartment loss Eliminated on revaluation Eliminated on disposals Disposal of subsidiaries (note 35(a)) Exchange differences At 31 March 2016 Net book value At 31 March 2016 At 31 March 2015 |
Leasehold land and buildings HK$ 8,200,000 400,000 — — — — 8,600,000 300,000 — — — — — 8,900,000 — 254,096 (254,096) — — — — 275,037 — (275,037) — — — — 8,900,000 8,600,000 |
Leasehold improvements HK$ 92,053,502 — 60,528,522 (9,743,918) (1,738,606) 105,479 141,204,979 — 2,861,433 812,079 (2,525,182) (13,580,250) (7,575,397) 121,197,662 39,575,156 7,448,904 — (1,738,606) (9,743,918) (25,858) 35,515,678 9,605,824 202,549 — (1,539,016) (2,525,182) (2,318,302) 38,941,551 82,256,111 105,689,301 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment HK$ 10,825,654 — 5,216,117 (5,462,709) (2,039,330) (5,826) 8,533,906 — 103,776 109,902 (984,605) (625,752) 304,887 7,442,114 9,555,873 2,007,060 — (2,015,755) (4,038,063) (3,127) 5,505,988 1,807,118 156,211 — (658,245) (984,605) (437,785) 5,388,682 2,053,432 3,027,918 |
Plant and machinery HK$ — — — — — — — — — 18,129 — — (728) 17,401 — — — — — — — 6,915 10,851 — — — (365) 17,401 — — |
Motor vehicles HK$ 17,390,174 — 1,042,825 (8,364,725) (210,624) (23,256) 9,834,394 — 1,441,305 2,312,680 — (1,344,392) (697,485) 11,546,502 8,105,046 2,908,028 — (210,284) (8,026,845) (24,419) 2,751,526 3,594,618 623,551 — — — (468,028) 6,501,667 5,044,835 7,082,868 |
Yacht HK$ 6,800,000 — — — — — 6,800,000 — — — — — — 6,800,000 3,173,333 680,000 — — — — 3,853,333 680,000 — — — — — 4,533,333 2,266,667 2,946,667 |
Total HK$ 135,269,330 400,000 66,787,464 (23,571,352) (3,988,560) 76,397 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174,973,279 300,000 4,406,514 3,252,790 (3,509,787) (15,550,394) (7,968,723) |
|||||||
| 155,903,679 | |||||||
| 60,409,408 13,298,088 (254,096) (3,964,645) (21,808,826) (53,404) |
|||||||
| 47,626,525 15,969,512 993,162 (275,037) (2,197,261) (3,509,787) (3,224,480) |
|||||||
| 55,382,634 | |||||||
| 100,521,045 | |||||||
| 127,346,754 |
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The analysis of the net book value or valuation of the above assets at 31 March 2016 is as follows:
| At cost At 2016 professional valuation |
Leasehold land and buildings HK$ — 8,900,000 8,900,000 |
Leasehold improvements HK$ 82,256,111 — 82,256,111 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment HK$ 2,053,432 — 2,053,432 |
Plant and machinery HK$ — — — |
Motor vehicles HK$ 5,044,835 — 5,044,835 |
Yacht HK$ 2,266,667 — 2,266,667 |
Total HK$ 91,621,045 8,900,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,521,045 |
The analysis of the net book value or valuation of the above assets at 31 March 2015 is as follows:
| At cost At 2015 professional valuation |
Leasehold land and buildings HK$ — 8,600,000 8,600,000 |
Leasehold improvements HK$ 105,689,301 — 105,689,301 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment HK$ 3,027,918 — 3,027,918 |
Plant and machinery HK$ — — — |
Motor vehicles HK$ 7,082,868 — 7,082,868 |
Yacht HK$ 2,946,667 — 2,946,667 |
Total HK$ 118,746,754 8,600,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127,346,754 |
The Group’s leasehold land and building is located in Hong Kong and the carrying value is as follows:
| 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| Properties located in Hong Kong | ||
| Lease between 10 to 50 years | 8,900,000 | 8,600,000 |
Leasehold land and buildings were revalued at 31 March 2016 and 2015 on the open market value basis by APAC Asset Valuation and Consulting Limited (“APAC”). The valuation was mainly arrived at by reference to comparable market transactions. A net revaluation surplus of HK$480,156 (2015: HK$546,171) was credited to other properties revaluation reserve, after netting off applicable deferred tax expense of HK$94,881 (2015: HK$107,925).
The fair value of the leasehold land and buildings in Hong Kong of HK$8,900,000 as at 31 March 2016 (2015: HK$8,600,000) is a Level 2 recurring fair value measurement.
The carrying amount of leasehold land and building of the Group would have been HK$664,027 (2015: HK$688,298) had they been stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
At 31 March 2016 and 2015, the Group did not pledge any property, plant and equipment.
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17. Investment Properties
| At 1 April Change in fair value At 31 March |
2016 HK$ 6,326,550 (79,897) 6,246,653 |
2015 HK$ 6,199,271 127,279 |
|---|---|---|
| 6,326,550 |
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(a) Investment properties were revalued at 31 March 2016 and 2015 on the open market value basis by an independent valuer, Daeil Appraisal Board. The valuation was mainly arrived at by reference to comparable market data. There were no changes to the valuation technique during the year.
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(b) At 31 March 2016 and 2015, the Group did not pledge any investment property.
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(c) At 31 March 2016, the fair value of the investment properties in Korea of approximately HK$6,247,000 (2015: HK$6,327,000) is level 2 recurring fair value measurement. The fair value measurement is based on the above properties’ highest and best use, which does not differ from their actual use.
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(d) The Group’s investment properties are analysed at their carrying values as follows:
| 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| Investment properties located in Korea | ||
| Freehold | 6,246,653 | 6,326,550 |
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18. Goodwill and Impairment
| Cost At 1 April 2014, 31 March 2015 and 1 April 2015 Acquisition (note 36) At 31 March 2016 Impairment At 1 April 2014 Impairment loss At 31 March 2015 and 1 April 2015 Impairment loss_(note 36)_ At 31 March 2016 Carrying value At 31 March 2016 At 31 March 2015 |
Provision of intellectual property enforcement services (note (a)) HK$ 79,427,363 — 79,427,363 — (79,427,363) (79,427,363) — (79,427,363) — — |
Property sub-leasing business (note (b)) HK$ 16,591,728 — 16,591,728 — (16,591,728) (16,591,728) — (16,591,728) — — |
Sludge and sewage treatment business (note (c)) HK$ — 20,023,466 20,023,466 — — — (20,023,466) (20,023,466) — — |
Total HK$ 96,019,091 20,023,466 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116,042,557 | ||||
| — (96,019,091) |
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| (96,019,091) (20,023,466) |
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| (116,042,557) | ||||
| — | ||||
| — |
In accordance with HKAS 36 “Impairment of assets”, management of the Group performed impairment test for goodwill allocated to the Group’s various cash generating units (“CGUs”) by comparing their recoverable amounts to their carrying amounts at the end of the reporting period. The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculation.
- (a) The recoverable amount of the CGU in relation to provision of intellectual property enforcement services was zero and determined from value-in-use calculation based on cash flow projections covering from 2015 to 2022, which is the period whereby an exclusive right has been granted to the Group by the MVCM Association to provide intellectual property enforcement services. Discount rate of 15.5% per annum is used in the calculation which was provided by APAC for the year ended 31 March 2015. The key assumption have been determined by the Group’s management based on past performance and its expectations for the industry development. During the year ended 31 March 2015, the goodwill of HK$79,427,363 was fully impaired and impairment loss on intangible assets of HK$68,494,242 were provided (note 19(b)). It was because the revenue generated from the CGU has dropped. The Directors considered that the customer, the karaoke venue operators, were affected by the reduction in expenditures in entertainment and recreation activities in the PRC and the industry would experience no growth in future.
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(b) On 8 July 2011, the Group acquired the entire issued share capital of BoRen Cultural Development Limited (“BoRen”) which is engaged in sub-leasing of properties and facilities in Nanjing, the PRC. The estimated recoverable amount was HK$103,015,144 and determined from value-in-use calculation. These calculations use pre-tax cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period. Cash flows beyond the five-year period are extrapolated using a 5% revenue growth rate per annum. Discount rate of 10% per annum was used in the calculation which was provided by APAC in 2015 with reference to similar companies. The key assumptions have been determined by the Group’s management based on past performance and its expectations for the industry development. During the year ended 31 March 2015, the goodwill of HK$16,591,728 was fully impaired, it was mainly due to keen competition in property market and adverse economic environment in the PRC, and significant investments in renovation of leasehold improvements for sustaining the growth in future.
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(c) On 5 August 2015, the Group completed the acquisition of 51% equity interest of Suzhou Great Research & Industrialization Co., Ltd.*(蘇州格瑞特環保科技產業發展有限公司) (“Great Research”) and its subsidiaries (the “Great Group”) at an aggregated consideration of RMB31,435,514 (equivalent to HK$39,303,823). The Great Group is principally engaged in the operation of sludge and sewage treatment plants in the PRC. The estimated recoverable amount was zero and determined from value-in-use calculation based on cash flow projections covering a five-year period. Discount rate of 17.6% per annum is used in the calculation which was provided by Vigers Appraisal & Consulting Limited (“Vigers”) for the year ended 31 March 2016. The key assumption is have been determined by the Group’s management based on past performance and its expectations for the industry development.
During the year ended 31 March 2016, the goodwill of HK$20,023,466 was fully impaired (2015: nil) and impairment loss on intangible assets of HK$285,882 (2015: nil) were made (note 19(f)) as certain potential projects were suspended due to expiration and are pending for re-negotiation and financing. As a result, as at 31 March 2016, the directors expect the future profit generated by the Great Group will be minimal.
All the discount rates used above are pre-tax and reflect specific risks relating to the relevant segments.
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19. Intangible Assets
| At 1 April 2014 Disposal of subsidiaries_(note 35(c)) Disposal Exchange differences At 31 March 2015 and 1 April 2015 Acquisition of subsidiaries(note 36) Exchange differences At 31 March 2016 Accumulated amortisation and impairment At 1 April 2014 Amortisation for the year Impairment loss Disposal of subsidiaries(note 35(c))_ Exchange differences At 31 March 2015 and 1 April 2015 Amortisation for the year Impairment loss Exchange differences At 31 March 2016 Net book value At 31 March 2016 At 31 March 2015 |
Provision of copyright licence fees settlement and collection services (note (a)) HK$ 2,494,119 (2,458,585) — (35,534) — — — — 587,404 160,719 — (747,185) (938) — — — — — — — |
Provision of intellectual property enforcement services (note (b)) HK$ 118,986,397 — — 145,712 119,132,109 — — 119,132,109 38,677,292 11,905,997 68,494,242 — 54,578 119,132,109 — — — 119,132,109 — — |
Golf club memberships (note (c)) HK$ 2,325,914 (824,583) — (1,331) 1,500,000 — — 1,500,000 360,389 116,883 — — — 477,272 116,883 — — 594,155 905,845 1,022,728 |
Customer relationship and customer contracts (note (d) HK$ 38,410,000 — — — 38,410,000 — — 38,410,000 15,367,755 3,178,240 19,864,005 — — 38,410,000 — — — 38,410,000 — — |
Films in progress (note (e)) HK$ 22,430,490 — (22,444,074) 13,584 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — |
Patent (note (f)) HK$ — — — — — 627,109 (27,049) 600,060 — — — — — — 327,009 285,882 (12,831) 600,060 — — |
Total HK$ 184,646,920 (3,283,168) (22,444,074) 122,431 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159,042,109 627,109 (27,049) |
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| 159,642,169 | |||||||
| 54,992,840 15,361,839 88,358,247 (747,185) 53,640 |
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| 158,019,381 443,892 285,882 (12,831) |
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| 158,736,324 | |||||||
| 905,845 | |||||||
| 1,022,728 |
(a) Provision of copyright licence fees settlement and collection services represents the exclusive right in respect of the karaoke copyright in the PRC managed and administered by the China Audio-Video Copyright Association for a period of 10 years from 27 December 2007. During the year ended 31 March 2015, intangible asset in relation to provision of copyright licence fees settlement and collection services was disposed through disposal of subsidiaries (see note 35(c)).
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(b) The recoverable amount of the CGU of provision of intellectual property enforcement services to which the intellectual property enforcement services right is allocated has been determined by the value-in-use calculation, the details of which are disclosed in note 18(a). As at 31 March 2015, impairment loss of HK$68,494,242 was recognised due to the reason as described in note 18(a).
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(c) For the purpose of impairment testing on the golf club memberships, the recoverable amount has been determined based on fair value less costs to sell. The fair value less costs to sell is referenced to the second-hand market price of the golf club memberships less estimated costs of disposal. During the years ended 31 March 2016 and 2015, no impairment loss was recognised since the recoverable amount of the golf club memberships exceeded its carrying amount.
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(d) Customer relationship and customer contracts represent the long established relationship China Resources Advertising & Exhibition Company Limited, the Company’s subsidiary, and its subsidiaries (the “CRA Group”), which acts as an organiser and contractor for all kinds of exhibition events and meeting events mainly in Hong Kong, with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (“HKTDC”) and various sub-councils of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in the PRC for large-scale trade fairs, which are mostly organised by HKTDC. The CRA Group has been consistently appointed by HKTDC as the sole agent of China Pavilion for the Hong Kong Fashion Week.
For the year ended 31 March 2015, the estimated recoverable amounts of the above CGU were zero and determined based on the value-in-use approach. These calculations use pretax cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a six-year period with reference to the remaining useful life of customer relationship and customer contracts. Discount rate of 15% is used in the calculation which was provided by APAC for the year ended 31 March 2015. The key assumptions have been determined by the Group’s management based on past performance and its expectations for the industry development. As at 31 March 2015, impairment loss of HK$19,864,005 was recognised in respect of the customer relationship and customer contracts as the Directors consider the clients of the CRA Group are primarily the PRC based textile manufacturers which are recently facing the industry downturn, and in addition, the drop in the client base of the CRA Group due to the exhibitions held in the PRC attract a significant number of the existing clients of the CRA Group.
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(e) During the year ended 31 March 2015, films in progress were fully disposed.
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(f) Patent represents the technologies for sludge and sewage treatment. Patent with carrying amount of HK$285,882 is attributable to the same CGU with which the goodwill amount is recognised for the sludge and sewage treatment business. As at 31 March 2016, impairment loss of HK$285,882 was recognised due to the reason as described in note 18(c). Details of the impairment assessment of that CGU are set out in note 18(c).
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20. Interests in Associates
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK$ | HK$ | |||||||
| Share of net assets | of associates | 8,811,556 | — | |||||
| Goodwill | 29,942,499 | — | ||||||
| 38,754,055 | — | |||||||
| Percentage of | Percentage of | |||||||
| Particulars of | equity interests | ownership | ||||||
| issued | Place of | Place of | Principal | indirectly held | interests directly | |||
| Name of associate | shares held | incorporation | operation | activities | by the Group | held by the Group | ||
| 2016 | 2016 | |||||||
| 南陽天冠環保科技有限 | RMB15,000,000 | The PRC | The PRC | Sludge and | sewage | 40% | 20.4% | |
| 公司(“南陽天冠”) | treatment | |||||||
| (note (a)) | ||||||||
| 上海建潔環境科技 | RMB10,000,000 | The PRC | The PRC | Environmental | 16.5%* | 8.4% | ||
| 有限公司(“上海建潔”) | engineering | |||||||
| (note (b)) |
- Although the Group’s ownership interest in 上海建潔 is less than 20%, 上海建潔 ‘s article of association allow the Group to appoint one out of six directors of the board. The Directors of the Company therefore consider they have the power to exercise significant influence and have treated the interest in 上海建潔 as an associate.
On 5 August 2015, the Group acquired 51% equity interests of Great Group, after completion of the acquisition, the Group is indirectly held 40% equity interest of 南陽天冠 and 16.5% equity interest of 上海建潔 . The carrying amount of the interests in associates held by Great Group was remeasured at fair value at acquisition date.
For the purpose of impairment testing on the interests in associates, the recoverable amount has been determined by the value-in-use calculation based on cash flow forecast projections covering a five-year period at a discount rate of 17.6% per annum. At the end of the reporting period, management of the Group determines that there was no impairment of the interests in associates as the recoverable amount of the interests in associates exceeds their carrying amount.
- (a) Summarised financial information of 南陽天冠 , the material associate, adjusted for any differences in accounting policies, are disclosed below:
| Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Net assets |
As at 31 March 2016 HK$ 1,015,848 37,596,855 (20,916,201) |
|---|---|
| 17,696,502 |
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| Period from | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2015 | ||
| (date of | ||
| acquisition) to | ||
| 31 March 2016 | ||
| HK$ | ||
| Revenue | 523,579 | |
| Loss from operations and total comprehensive expenses | (299,258) | |
| (b) | Summarised financial information of immaterial associate is as follows: | |
| Period from | ||
| 5 August 2015 | ||
| (date of | ||
| acquisition) to | ||
| 31 March 2016 | ||
| HK$ | ||
| Loss from operations and total comprehensive expenses | (288,803) |
21. Available-for-sale Investments
| Listed securities in Hong Kong, at fair value (note (a)) Unlisted equity securities in the PRC, at cost (note (b)) Contingent consideration in related to acquisition of subsidiary_(note (c))_ |
2016 HK$ 12,791,336 30,296,022 — 43,087,358 |
2015 HK$ 21,268,209 — — |
|---|---|---|
| 21,268,209 |
Notes:
(a) As at 31 March 2016, the listed securities in Hong Kong represented mainly the equity interests in Brockman Mining Limited and Leyou Technologies Holdings Limited (2015: Cosmopolitan International Holdings Limited) which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange.
During the year ended 31 March 2016, net fair value gain on the available-for-sale investments of the Group amounted to HK$11,089,281 (2015: net fair value loss of HK$79,066,044) was recognised in other comprehensive income. During the year ended 31 March 2015, HK$49,216,428 was reclassified to profit or loss as the Directors considered the decline in fair value constituted objective evidence of impairment.
The fair values of listed equity investments are based on quoted market prices.
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- (b) On 8 June 2015, Shenzhen Wendi Multimedia Technology Company Limited(深圳市文 地多媒體技術有限公司)(“Shenzhen Wendi”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Guangwei Technology Group Limited(廣微科技集團有限公司)(“Guangwei”), pursuant to which Shenzhen Wendi conditionally agreed to purchase and Guangwei conditionally agreed to sell the 9.5% of the subscribed capital contribution of Chongqing Lianshun Heqi Venture Investment Fund Partnership*(重慶聯順合氣創業投資基金合伙企業)(“Lianshun”) at a consideration equivalent to HK$32,000,000 in RMB.
Lianshun is an investment fund principally engaged in unconventional oil/gas industry in the PRC.
As at 31 March 2016, the unlisted equity securities with a carrying amount of HK$30,296,022 (2015: nil) were stated at cost less impairment.
- (c) The contingent consideration in relation to acquisition of subsidiaries was secured by 40% equity interests of Elite-China Cultural Development Limited (“Elite-China”), an indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, which was held by FeiFan Cultural Development Limited, a non-controlling shareholder of Elite-China.
The contingent consideration of approximately RMB82,000,000 (equivalent to HK$103,523,589) as at 31 March 2015 related to acquisition of subsidiaries was valued at 31 March 2015 on option pricing model basis by APAC, an independent professional valuer. During the year ended 31 March 2015, the Group recognised impairment loss on the contingent consideration based on the accounting policy stated in note 4(j)(ii) amounted to HK$98,747,593 in other comprehensive income and HK$98,747,593 was reclassified to profit or loss as there are indications that the vendor may have potential financial difficulty as at 31 March 2015.
22. Deferred Expenditure
| Cost At 1 April 2014 Additions At 31 March 2015, 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2016 Accumulated amortisation and impairment At 1 April 2014 Amortisation for the year Impairment loss At 31 March 2015, 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2016 Carrying amount At 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2016 |
HK$ 244,902,404 6,971,639 |
|---|---|
| 251,874,043 | |
| 240,972,717 8,632,826 2,268,500 |
|
| 251,874,043 | |
| — |
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During the year ended 31 March 2015, the Group entered into cooperation agreements with various copyright holders for the business of collecting license fees from karaoke operators in the PRC for their use of licensed audio-visual works on behalf of the copyright holders.
As a condition of the agreements, the Group advanced the sum of HK$6,971,639 during the year ended 31 March 2015 to the copyright holders as their guaranteed share of the expected profit on license fees that will be earned.
The recoverable amount of the deferred expenditure has been determined by the value-in-use calculation, which was also used for the impairment testing of goodwill in connection with the CGU of provision of intellectual property enforcement services. Details of the calculation are disclosed in note 18(a). For the year ended 31 March 2015, the deferred expenditure of HK$2,268,500 was fully impaired due to the reason as described in note 18(a).
23. Inventories
| Food and beverages Artwork |
2016 HK$ 23,916,372 8,640,569 32,556,941 |
2015 HK$ 24,790,667 6,659,825 |
|---|---|---|
| 31,450,492 |
For the year ended 31 March 2016, write-down of inventories to net realisable value of approximately HK$193,260 was made.
24. Trade and Other Receivables
| Trade debtors_(note (a)) Deposits, prepayments and other receivables(note (b)) Loan receivables(note (c)) Deposits for acquisition of subsidiaries(note (d))_ |
2016 HK$ 12,641,943 32,305,785 28,369,700 — 73,317,428 |
2015 HK$ 37,466,143 22,277,913 27,722,772 110,000,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 197,466,828 |
Notes:
- (a) The ageing analysis of trade receivables based on invoice date after impairment loss is as follows:
| Within 90 days 91 days to 365 days More than 365 days |
2016 HK$ 12,116,796 18,088 507,059 12,641,943 |
2015 HK$ 18,710,907 11,002,411 7,752,825 |
|---|---|---|
| 37,466,143 |
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The below table reconciles the impairment loss of trade receivables for the year:
| At 1 April Impairment loss recognised Bad debts written off At 31 March |
2016 HK$ — 40,409,960 — 40,409,960 |
2015 HK$ 10,496,203 — (10,496,203) |
|---|---|---|
| — |
The Group recognised impairment loss on individual assessment based on the accounting policy stated in note 4(j)(ii).
The Group generally grants no credit period to its customers, except for transactions with customers in exhibition-related services, in which credit period ranging from 30 to 60 days is granted.
- (b) The below table reconciles the impairment loss of deposits, prepayment and other receivables for the year:
| At 1 April Impairment loss recognised Bad debts written off At 31 March |
2016 HK$ — 864,347 — 864,347 |
2015 HK$ — 1,736,337 (1,736,337) |
|---|---|---|
| — |
The Group recognised impairment loss based on the accounting policy stated in note 4(j) (ii).
- (c) Loan receivables presented:
| 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| — Loan to independent third parties | 28,369,700 | 27,722,772 |
It represented advances to four (2015: two) independent third parties. The Group and the independent third parties entered into the loan agreements in which the Group agreed to advance loans to the independent third parties in the aggregate principal amount of HK$28,369,700 (2015: HK$27,722,772). The loans are unsecured and bear an effective interest rate ranging from 4% to 10% per annum (2015: 4%) and shall be repayable in 3 months from the date of advance.
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- (d) On 14 June 2013, the Company entered into a memorandum of understanding (as amended and supplemented by supplemental memorandums of understanding dated 8 August 2013, 11 October 2013, 27 November 2013 and 10 April 2014) (collectively referred to as the “MOU”) with Estate Fortune Limited (“EFL”) regarding the proposed acquisitions of the entire issued share capital of a company which directly or indirectly holds interests in the Yixing project and Lianyungang project.
On 31 March 2015, the Company entered into a termination agreement with EFL (the “Termination Agreement”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to terminate the MOU with immediate effect from 31 March 2015. Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, the total payment amounting to HK$30,000,000 was fully refunded during the year ended 31 March 2016.
Details of the Termination Agreement were more particularly set out in the Company’s announcement dated 31 March 2015.
On 1 August 2013, the Company entered into an acquisition agreement (as amended and supplemented by supplemental agreements dated 30 July 2014 and 28 October 2014) (collectively referred to as the “Acquisition Agreement”) with Bliss Zone Limited (“BZL”) to acquire the entire issued share capital of Longisland Tourism Investment & Development Limited (長島旅遊投資發展有限公司) for a total consideration of HK$400,000,000. The transaction was approved by the Company’s shareholders on 7 November 2013.
Pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition Agreement, the completion of the Acquisition Agreement is conditional upon fulfilment and/or waiver (as the case maybe) of the conditions precedent set out in the Acquisition Agreement on or before 30 April 2015. On 30 April 2015, the conditions precedent to the Acquisition Agreement were not fulfilled and/or waived (as the case maybe) and no extension of the time was agreed by the parties to the Acquisition Agreement, the Acquisition Agreement had lapsed and ceased to have any effect and neither party thereto had any rights or obligations towards each other thereunder, save for liabilities for any antecedent breaches thereof and BZL was required to rebate the earnest money, the partial payment and any settled residual payment to the Company. The total payment amounting to HK$80,000,000 was fully refunded during the year ended 31 March 2016.
Details of lapse of the Acquisition Agreement were more particularly set out in the Company’s announcement dated 30 April 2015.
25. Amounts Due from/to Non-controlling Shareholders, Related Parties and an Associate
At 31 March 2016 and 2015, all amounts due from/to non-controlling shareholders, related parties and an associate were unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand, except for the followings:
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Amounts due to non-controlling shareholders of HK$1,330,000 which borne interest at 5% per annum was repaid during the year ended 31 March 2015;
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The amount due from an associate is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on 31 December 2016.
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26. Cash and Bank Balances
| Cash and cash equivalents Pledged bank deposits_(note (a))_ |
2016 HK$ 57,051,103 45,984,368 103,035,471 |
2015 HK$ 100,314,658 9,243,655 |
|---|---|---|
| 109,558,313 |
Notes:
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(a) Pledged bank deposits of HK$7,680,768 (2015: HK$6,943,655) represent deposits pledged to bank to secure certain bills payables (note 27). HK$38,303,600 (2015: HK$2,300,000) represented securities for the Group’s credit and banking facilities. The pledged bank deposits carried interests from 0.01% to 3.12% per annum (2015: 0.01% to 2.8%).
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(b) At 31 March 2016, cash and bank balances of the Group denominated in RMB amounted to HK$51,115,325 (2015: HK$30,145,486). RMB is not freely convertible into other currencies. However, under the PRC’s Foreign Exchange Control Regulations and Administration of Settlement, Sale and Payment of Foreign Exchange Regulations, the Group is permitted to exchange RMB for other currencies through banks authorised to conduct foreign exchange business.
27. Trade, Bills and Other Payables
| Trade creditors Bills payables Other payables and accruals Other deposits received |
2016 HK$ 24,664,778 7,680,768 82,454,386 13,806,128 128,606,060 |
2015 HK$ 15,380,803 12,624,828 46,638,581 17,609,126 |
|---|---|---|
| 92,253,338 |
Included in trade, bills and other payables are trade and bills payables with the following ageing analysis as of the end of reporting period:
| Current or within 30 days 31 to 60 days 61 to 90 days Over 90 days |
2016 HK$ 1,752,040 618,069 585,981 29,389,456 32,345,546 |
2015 HK$ 15,037,117 1,783,923 935,796 10,248,795 |
|---|---|---|
| 28,005,631 |
Trade and bills payables are expected to be settled within one year.
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28. Bank Borrowings
| 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| Secured: | ||
| Bank borrowings_(note)_ | 68,703,870 | 60,308,803 |
Note:
At the end of reporting period, the bank borrowings were repayable as follows:
| Borrowings repayable: Within one year More than one year, but not exceeding two years More than two years, but not exceeding five years _Less:_Amount due within one year included in current liabilities Amount due after one year |
2016 HK$ 50,702,070 18,001,800 — 68,703,870 (50,702,070) 18,001,800 |
2015 HK$ 33,922,913 6,312,414 20,073,476 |
|---|---|---|
| 60,308,803 | ||
| (33,922,913) | ||
| 26,385,890 |
Personal and corporate guarantees were given to banks for certain bank loans by Mr. Yang Lei, a director of certain subsidiaries of the Company, his spouse, and a related company, which is beneficially owned by Mr. Yang Lei and his spouse. Further, certain assets of Mr. Yang Lei, his spouse, a related party and the related company have been pledged to secure the bank loans. The interest rates are ranged from 2.81% to 7.00% (2015: 7.20% to 17.64%) per annum.
29. Other Borrowings
- (a) In 2013, the Company issued promissory notes with an aggregate principal amount of HK$37,190,500 and fair value of HK$33,510,000 as part of the consideration for the acquisition of Media Sound Technology Limited (“Media Sound”). The promissory notes were unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on 29 January 2014.
On 14 February 2014, the Company entered into an variation agreement (“Variation Agreement”) with Miss Lau Wang Tai, Wendy, a vendor of the acquisition of Media Sound (“Miss Lau”), pursuant to which the Company, upon signing of Variation Agreement, repaid the sum of HK$10,550,000 to Miss Lau under a promissory note in the principal amount of HK$16,742,300 (“Promissory Note A”) and issued to Miss Lau a new promissory note (“Promissory Note C”) for the outstanding sum of HK$6,192,300 under Promissory Note A with 30 June 2014 as the last date for payment under Promissory Note C.
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On the same date, the Company entered into a payment extension agreement (“Payment Extension Agreement”) with Mr. Tsang Yat Loi, another vendor of the acquisition of Media Sound (“Mr. Tsang”), pursuant to which the Company and Mr. Tsang agreed to extend the last date of payment of a promissory note in the principal amount of HK$20,448,200 (“Promissory Note B”) to 30 June 2014. Save for the extension, the terms and conditions of Promissory Note B remain intact and unchanged.
Other details of the Variation Agreement and Payment Extension Agreement were disclosed in the Company’s announcement dated 14 February 2014.
The promissory notes were repaid in full during the year ended 31 March 2015. Details of the repayment of promissory notes were more particularly set out in the announcement of the Company dated 26 August 2014.
Movement of promissory notes is as follows:
| At 1 April Imputed interest expenses Redemption At 31 March |
2016 HK$ — — — — |
2015 HK$ 26,640,500 — (26,640,500) |
|---|---|---|
| — |
- (b) On 26 March 2014, the Group entered into an agreement with an independent third party to borrow a loan of HK$13,000,000. The loan was matured on 26 September 2014. The effective interest rate is 8% per annum.
The loan was secured by a deposit of RMB11,000,000 (equivalent to HK$13,870,500) (note 24).
The loan was fully set-off by the pledged deposit of RMB11,000,000 on 27 September 2014.
30. Provision for Long Service Payments
The Group has recorded provision for long service payment obligations for employees. Under the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, the Group is obliged to make lump sum payments on cessation of employment in certain circumstances to certain employees who have completed at least five years of service with the Group. The amount payable is dependent on the employees’ final salary and year of service, and is reduced by entitlements accrued under the Group’s retirement plans that are attributable to contributions made by the Group. The Group does not set aside any assets to fund any remaining obligations.
Movement in provision for long service payments is as follows:
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK$ | HK$ | |||||
| At | 1 | April and | 31 | March | 42,373 | 42,373 |
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31. Deferred Taxation
The movements on the net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets during the year are as follows:
| At 1 April Acquisition of subsidiaries_(note 36) (Charged)/credited to profit or loss(note 13) Disposal of subsidiaries(note 35(c)) Charged to other comprehensive income(note 16)_ At 31 March |
2016 HK$ 1,640,340 (7,485,625) (705,112) — (94,881) (6,645,278) |
2015 HK$ (12,561,503) — 21,227,387 (6,917,619) (107,925) 1,640,340 |
|---|---|---|
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for tax losses carried forward to the extent that realisation of the related tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable. As at 31 March 2016, no deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of the unused tax losses (2015: nil) due to unpredictability of future profit streams. Tax losses of HK$101,281,858 (2015: HK$85,029,605) can be carried forward indefinitely and the tax losses of HK$72,453,144 (2015: HK$49,938,043) will be expired in five years.
In addition to the amount charged to the profit or loss, deferred tax relating to the revaluation of the Group’s certain leasehold land and buildings during the year has been recognised in other comprehensive income.
The movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities (prior to offsetting of balances within the same taxable entity) during the year are as follows:
| Deferred tax (liabilities)/assets At 1 April Disposal of subsidiaries Acquisition of subsidiaries (note 36) (Charged)/credited to profit or loss Charged to other comprehensive income At 31 March |
Property 2016 HK$ (1,767,703) — — — (94,881) (1,862,584) |
revaluation 2015 HK$ (1,659,778) — — — (107,925) (1,767,703) |
Decelerated accounting depreciation 2016 2015 HK$ HK$ 3,408,043 4,113,155 — — — — (705,112) (705,112) — — 2,702,931 3,408,043 |
Tax 2016 HK$ — — — — — — |
losses 2015 HK$ 7,721,099 (7,328,668) — (392,431) — — |
Intangible assets 2016 2015 HK$ HK$ — (22,735,979) — 411,049 — — — 22,324,930 — — — — |
Fair value adjustment arising from acquisition of subsidiaries Total 2016 2015 2016 2015 HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ — — 1,640,340 (12,561,503) — — — (6,917,619) (7,485,625) — (7,485,625) — — — (705,112) 21,227,387 — — (94,881) (107,925) (7,485,625) — (6,645,278) 1,640,340 |
Fair value adjustment arising from acquisition of subsidiaries Total 2016 2015 2016 2015 HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ — — 1,640,340 (12,561,503) — — — (6,917,619) (7,485,625) — (7,485,625) — — — (705,112) 21,227,387 — — (94,881) (107,925) (7,485,625) — (6,645,278) 1,640,340 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,640,340 |
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Deferred 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 income tax levied by same taxation authority on the same taxable entity. The following amounts, determined after appropriate offsetting, are shown in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position:
| Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities |
2016 HK$ — (6,645,278) (6,645,278) |
2015 HK$ 1,640,340 — |
|---|---|---|
| 1,640,340 |
At the end of the reporting period, the aggregate amount of temporary differences associated with undistributed earnings of subsidiaries for which deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised is HK$1,361,876 (2015: HK$748,622). No liability has been recognised in respect of these differences because the Group is in a position to control the timing of reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that such differences will not be reversed in the foreseeable future.
32. Share Capital
(a) Authorised and issued share capital
| Authorised: Ordinary shares of HK$0.05 each At 1 April and 31 March Issued and fully paid: Ordinary shares of HK$0.05 each At 1 April Placing of new shares_(note)_ At 31 March |
2016 Number of shares HK$ 20,000,000,000 1,000,000,000 718,519,047 35,925,952 — — 718,519,047 35,925,952 |
2015 Number of shares HK$ 20,000,000,000 1,000,000,000 598,767,047 29,938,352 119,752,000 5,987,600 718,519,047 35,925,952 |
2015 Number of shares HK$ 20,000,000,000 1,000,000,000 598,767,047 29,938,352 119,752,000 5,987,600 718,519,047 35,925,952 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,938,352 5,987,600 |
|||
| 35,925,952 |
Note:
On 28 November 2014, the Company entered into a placing agreement with a placing agent for the placing of an aggregate 119,752,000 new ordinary shares of the Company at a placing price of HK$0.5 per placing share. Accordingly, the Company issued 119,752,000 new ordinary shares at HK$0.5 per share on 10 December 2014. As a result, there was an increase in share capital and share premium of approximately HK$5,987,600 and HK$53,888,400 respectively. Details of the placing are set out in the Company’s announcements dated 28 November 2014 and 10 December 2014.
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(b) Capital management policy
The capital structure of the Group consists of debts, which includes the bank borrowings disclosed in note 28, net of cash and bank balances and equity attributable to owners of the Company, comprising issued share capital and reserves. The Group’s risk management reviews the capital structure on annual basis. As part of this review, the management considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debts.
The gearing ratio at the end of reporting period was as follows:
| Bank borrowings _Less:_Cash and bank balances Net debt Equity attributable to owners of the Company Net debt to equity ratio |
2016 HK$ 68,703,870 (103,035,471) (34,331,601) 118,431,131 N/A |
2015 HK$ 60,308,803 (109,558,313) (49,249,510) 257,903,545 N/A |
|---|---|---|
33. Reserves
Company
| At 1 April 2014 Loss for the year Issuance of ordinary shares_(note 32) Share issue expenses At 31 March 2015 and 1 April 2015 Loss for the year Share option lapsed(note 34)_ At 31 March 2016 |
Share premium HK$ 2,024,217,103 — 53,888,400 (1,854,176) 2,076,251,327 — — 2,076,251,327 |
Contributed surplus HK$ 28,784,000 — — — 28,784,000 — — 28,784,000 |
Employee share-based compensation reserve HK$ 9,376,692 — — — 9,376,692 — (347,285) 9,029,407 |
Accumulated losses HK$ (1,488,467,081) (470,191,527) — — (1,958,658,608) (75,640,670) 347,285 (2,033,951,993) |
Total HK$ 573,910,714 (470,191,527) 53,888,400 (1,854,176) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155,753,411 (75,640,670) — |
|||||
| 80,112,741 |
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The following describes the nature and purpose of each reserve within owners’ equity:
| Reserve | Description and purpose |
|---|---|
| Company | |
| Share premium | Amount subscribed for share capital in excess of nominal value. |
| Contributed surplus | The difference between the consolidated shareholders’ funds |
| of the subsidiaries at the date when they were acquired by | |
| the Company and the nominal amount of the Company’s | |
| shares issued for the acquisition at the time of the group | |
| reorganisation prior to the listing of the Company’s shares | |
| in 1991. Under the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda (as | |
| amended), the contributed surplus is available for distribution | |
| to the shareholders provided that the Company is able to meet | |
| its obligations after distribution and the net realisable value of | |
| the Company’s assets would not be less than the aggregate of | |
| its liabilities, issued share capital and share premium accounts. | |
| Employee share-based | Cumulative expenses recognised on the granting of share |
| compensation reserve | options to the employees over the vesting period. |
| Accumulated losses | Cumulative net losses recognised in the statement of |
| comprehensive income. | |
| Group | |
| Other reserve | The difference between the consideration and the carrying |
| amount of the net assets attributable to the additional and | |
| reduction of interests in subsidiaries being acquired from and | |
| disposed to non-controlling equity holders respectively. | |
| Other properties revaluation | Gains/losses arising on the revaluation of the Group’s leasehold |
| reserve | land and buildings (other than investment property) (see note |
| 16). The balance on this reserve is wholly undistributable. | |
| Foreign exchange reserve | Gains/losses arising on retranslating the net assets of foreign |
| operations into Hong Kong dollars. | |
| Investment revaluation | Gains/losses arising on recognising financial assets classified as |
| reserve | available for sale at fair value. |
| Accumulated losses | Cumulative net losses recognised in the consolidated statement |
| & comprehensive income. |
34. Share Options
On 30 August 2002, the Company adopted a share option scheme (the “Old Share Option Scheme”) for the purpose of attracting and retaining quality personnel and other persons who may contribute to the business and operation of the Group. Options may be granted without any initial payment to persons including Directors, employees or consultants of the Group.
On 30 August 2012, the Company adopted a new share option scheme (the “New Share Option Scheme”) which was approved in the Company’s annual general meeting on 29 August 2012. The New Share Option Scheme will remain in force for a period of 10 years from 30 August 2012. A summary of the rules of the New Share Option Scheme is set out in the appendix to the Company’s circular dated 20 July 2012.
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On 23 December 2013, options were granted to Directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the New Share Options Scheme to subscribe for up to 32,333,421 ordinary shares of the Company (“2013 Share Options”). The estimated fair value of the options granted on that date was approximately HK$9,376,692 and the amount was recognised as staff cost expense for the year ended 31 March 2014.
The fair value of the 2013 Share Options was calculated using Binominal Option Pricing Model. The inputs into the model are as follows:
| 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Share Options | |
| Grant date | 23 December 2013 |
| Grant date share price | HK$0.55 per share |
| Exercise price | HK$0.57 per share |
| Expected life | 10 years |
| Expected volatility | 80% |
| Expected dividend yield | Nil |
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.26% |
Expected volatility is determined by using the historical volatility of the Company’s share price over the previous one year. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioral considerations.
| Outstanding as at 1 April Lapsed_(note (a))_ Outstanding as at 31 March Exercisable as at 31 March |
2016 Number of share options 32,333,421 (1,197,534) 31,135,887 31,135,887 |
Weighted average exercise price HK$ 0.570 0.570 0.570 0.570 |
2015 Number of share options 32,333,421 — 32,333,421 32,333,421 |
Weighted average exercise price HK$ 0.570 — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.570 | ||||
| 0.570 |
- (a) During the year 31 March 2016, 1,197,534 share options, which were held by one employee, were lapsed. The value of these lapsed share options of HK$347,285 was released directly to accumulated losses.
No option was granted, exercised or lapsed during the year ended 31 March 2015.
- (b) The options outstanding at 31 March 2016 had exercise prices of HK$0.57 (2015: HK$0.57) per share and weighted average remaining contractual life of 7.73 years (2015: 8.73 years).
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The following table discloses the movements of options during the year:
Year 2016
| Number of | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| exercisable | |||||||||
| Number of shares in | respect of options granted | options | |||||||
| Exercise | Outstanding at | Granted during | Lapsed during | Outstanding at | As at | ||||
| Date of grant | Exercisable period | Vesting period | price | 1 April 2015 | the year | the year | 31 | March 2016 | 31 March 2016 |
| HK$ | |||||||||
| Executive directors | |||||||||
| Cheng Yang | |||||||||
| 23 December 2013 | 23 December 2013 – | Fully vested on | 0.57 | 5,987,670 | — | — | 5,987,670 | 5,987,670 | |
| 22 December 2023 | date of grant | ||||||||
| Lei Lei | |||||||||
| 23 December 2013 | 23 December 2013 – | Fully vested on | 0.57 | 5,388,903 | — | — | 5,388,903 | 5,388,903 | |
| 22 December 2023 | date of grant | ||||||||
| Li Weipeng | |||||||||
| 23 December 2013 | 23 December 2013 – | Fully vested on | 0.57 | 2,993,835 | — | — | 2,993,835 | 2,993,835 | |
| 22 December 2023 | date of grant | ||||||||
| 14,370,408 | — | — | 14,370,408 | 14,370,408 | |||||
| Independent non-executive | directors | ||||||||
| Tong Jingguo | |||||||||
| 23 December 2013 | 23 December 2013 – | Fully vested on | 0.57 | 299,384 | — | — | 299,384 | 299,384 | |
| 22 December 2023 | date of grant | ||||||||
| Yang Rusheng | |||||||||
| 23 December 2013 | 23 December 2013 – | Fully vested on | 0.57 | 299,384 | — | — | 299,384 | 299,384 | |
| 22 December 2023 | date of grant | ||||||||
| So Tat Keung | |||||||||
| 23 December 2013 | 23 December 2013 – | Fully vested on | 0.57 | 299,384 | — | — | 299,384 | 299,384 | |
| 22 December 2023 | date of grant | ||||||||
| 898,152 | — | — | 898,152 | 898,152 | |||||
| Employees | |||||||||
| 23 December 2013 | 23 December 2013 – | Fully vested on | 0.57 | 17,064,861 | — | (1,197,534) | 15,867,327 | 15,867,327 | |
| 22 December 2023 | date of grant | ||||||||
| 32,333,421 | — | (1,197,534) | 31,135,887 | 31,135,887 |
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Year 2015
| Date of grant Exercisable period Vesting period Exercise price HK$ Executive directors Cheng Yang 23 December 2013 23 December 2013 – 22 December 2023 Fully vested on date of grant 0.57 Lei Lei 23 December 2013 23 December 2013 – 22 December 2023 Fully vested on date of grant 0.57 Li Weipeng 23 December 2013 23 December 2013 – 22 December 2023 Fully vested on date of grant 0.57 Independent non-executive directors Tong Jingguo 23 December 2013 23 December 2013 – 22 December 2023 Fully vested on date of grant 0.57 Yang Rusheng 23 December 2013 23 December 2013 – 22 December 2023 Fully vested on date of grant 0.57 So Tat Keung 23 December 2013 23 December 2013 – 22 December 2023 Fully vested on date of grant 0.57 Employees 23 December 2013 23 December 2013 – 22 December 2023 Fully vested on date of grant 0.57 |
Number of shares in respect of options granted Number of exercisable options Outstanding at 1 April 2014 Granted during the year Lapsed during the year Outstanding at 31 March 2015 As at 31 March 2015 5,987,670 — — 5,987,670 5,987,670 5,388,903 — — 5,388,903 5,388,903 2,993,835 — — 2,993,835 2,993,835 14,370,408 — — 14,370,408 14,370,408 299,384 — — 299,384 299,384 299,384 — — 299,384 299,384 299,384 — — 299,384 299,384 898,152 — — 898,152 898,152 17,064,861 — — 17,064,861 17,064,861 32,333,421 — — 32,333,421 32,333,421 |
Number of shares in respect of options granted Number of exercisable options Outstanding at 1 April 2014 Granted during the year Lapsed during the year Outstanding at 31 March 2015 As at 31 March 2015 5,987,670 — — 5,987,670 5,987,670 5,388,903 — — 5,388,903 5,388,903 2,993,835 — — 2,993,835 2,993,835 14,370,408 — — 14,370,408 14,370,408 299,384 — — 299,384 299,384 299,384 — — 299,384 299,384 299,384 — — 299,384 299,384 898,152 — — 898,152 898,152 17,064,861 — — 17,064,861 17,064,861 32,333,421 — — 32,333,421 32,333,421 |
|---|---|---|
| 14,370,408 | ||
| 299,384 299,384 299,384 |
||
| 898,152 | ||
| 17,064,861 | ||
| 32,333,421 |
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35. Disposal of Subsidiaries
- (a) On 12 January 2016, the Group entered into a sale and purchase agreement with an independent third party to dispose the entire issued share capital of 珠海市紫御軒酒業 有限公司 (“ 紫御軒 ”) for a cash consideration of HK$1. The disposal was completed in January 2016. The net assets of 紫御軒 at the date of disposal were as follows:
| Net assets disposed of: Inventories Other receivables and prepayments Cash and cash equivalents Reclassification of cumulative exchange differences from foreign exchange reserve to profit or loss Loss on disposal of a subsidiary Total consideration satisfied by: Cash Net cash outflow arising on disposal: Cash received Cash and cash equivalents disposed of |
HK$ 135,048 157,111 2,638,739 2,930,898 (231,378) (2,699,519) 1 1 (2,638,739) (2,638,738) |
|---|---|
- (b) During the year ended 31 March 2016, the Group disposed of several subsidiaries to independent third parties for total cash considerations of HK$82,355. The net liabilities of these subsidiaries at the date of disposal were as follows:
| Net liabilities disposed of: Cash and cash equivalents Other payables Gain on disposal of subsidiaries Total consideration satisfied by: Cash Net cash outflow arising on disposal: Cash received Cash and cash equivalents disposed of |
HK$ 414,373 (457,340) (42,967) 125,322 82,355 82,355 (414,373) (332,018) |
|---|---|
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- (c) On 3 July 2014, the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Great Future Investment Limited, an independent third party to dispose the entire issued share capital of and shareholders’ loan due from Hua Rong Sheng Shi Holding Limited (“Hua Rong”) at the consideration of HK$30,000,001. The transaction was completed on 8 August 2014.
Hua Rong holds 70% equity interests in 天合文化集團有限公司 (“TianHe”) which is principally engaged in licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business in the PRC.
| Net liabilities disposed of: Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash at banks Other receivables Amount due from non-controlling shareholder Trade and other payables Amount due to non-controlling shareholder Shareholder’s loan Deferred tax liabilities Tax payables Non-controlling interests Shareholder’s loan receivable disposed of Reclassification of cumulative exchange differences from foreign exchange reserve to profit or loss Loss on disposal of subsidiaries Total consideration satisfied by: Cash Net cash outflow arising on disposal: Cash received Cash and cash equivalents disposed of |
HK$ 1,762,526 2,535,983 7,328,668 61,378,913 32,705,110 6,281,817 554,152 (18,116,744) (37,080,887) (106,170,028) (411,049) (176,160) (10,260,417) (59,668,116) 106,170,028 (471,831) (16,030,080) 30,000,001 30,000,001 (61,378,913) (31,378,912) |
|---|---|
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36. Acquisition of Subsidiaries
On 5 August 2015, the Group completed the acquisition of 51% equity interests of the Great Group at an aggregate consideration of RMB31,435,514 (equivalent to HK$39,303,823).
The Great Group is principally engaged in the operation of sludge and sewage treatment plants in the PRC.
The fair values of net assets acquired at the date of acquisition are as follows:
| Fair values of assets and liabilities acquired: Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment Interests in associates Inventories Other receivables and prepayments Amounts due from related parties Amounts due from associates Cash and cash equivalents Trade payables Other payables and accruals Deferred tax liabilities Non-controlling interests Net assets acquired Goodwill Total consideration satisfied by: Cash Net cash outflow arising on acquisition: Cash consideration paid Cash and cash equivalents acquired |
HK$ 627,109 3,252,790 39,293,270 197,217 283,522 250,060 5,542,757 5,078,123 (841,158) (8,393,442) (7,485,625) 37,804,623 (18,524,266) 19,280,357 20,023,466 39,303,823 (39,303,823) 5,078,123 (34,225,700) |
|---|---|
The goodwill arising on the acquisition is attributable to broaden the revenue base of the Group so as to enhance the overall competitive ability of the Group.
The goodwill of approximately HK$20,023,466 was impaired during the year ended 31 March 2016. (note 18)
Since its acquisition, the Great Group had no revenue contributed to the Group’s revenue and incurred a loss of HK$5,923,889 for the year ended 31 March 2016. Had the above acquisition been the combination taken place on 1 April 2015, the revenue and loss before income tax expenses of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2016 would have been HK$114,755,340 and HK$138,719,298 respectively. The pro forma information is for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily an indication of revenue and results of operations of the Group that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition been completed on 1 April 2015, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results.
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The Group has engaged Vigers, an independent valuer, to assess the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the Great Group at the date of acquisition.
The acquisition-related costs of HK$292,557 have been expensed and are included in other operating expenses.
The Group has elected to measure the non-controlling interests in the Great Group the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets.
The fair value of trade and other receivables, equivalent to its gross contractual amount as shown above, is considered as fully recoverable.
37. Acquisition of Additional Interest in a Subsidiary
On 17 October 2013, Witty Idea Finance Company Limited (“Witty Idea”) and Rich Success International Holdings Limited (“Rich Success”), a non-controlling shareholder of Well Allied Investments Limited (“Well Allied”) entered into a loan agreement in which Witty Idea agreed to advance to Rich Success a loan in the total principal amount of HK$11,300,000. The loan was secured by 7.978 ordinary shares of Well Allied, owned by Rich Success and loan receivables of HK$10,600,039 due from Well Allied. The loan bears an effective interest rate of 10% per annum and shall be repayable on the last working date of thirteen month from 17 October 2013.
On 17 November 2014, Rich Success gave a written notice to the Group that Rich Success had no ability to repay the aforesaid loan and corresponding interest in total of HK$12,416,246 and agreed to transfer the 7.978 ordinary shares of Well Allied and the loan receivables of HK$10,600,039 to the Group to settle the outstanding loan and interest.
Following the transfer of the 7.978 ordinary shares of Well Allied, the Group holds an aggregate of 114.585 shares in Well Allied, representing approximately 71.81% of the total issued share capital of Well Allied.
Details of the acquisition of additional interests in Well Allied during the year ended 31 March 2015 are summarised as follows:
| Total aggregate consideration Shareholders’ loan 5% equity interests in Well Allied Excess of recorded in equity attributable to owners of the Company Satisfied by: Set off with loan receivables |
HK$ 12,416,246 (10,600,039) 1,816,207 1,963,149 3,779,356 12,416,246 |
|---|---|
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38. Non-controlling Interests
Elite-China, a 60% owned subsidiary of the Company, has material non-controlling interests (“NCI”). Summarised financial information in relation to the NCI of Elite-China before intra-group eliminations, is presented below:
| For the year ended 31 March Revenue Profit/(loss) for the year Other comprehensive loss Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year Profit/(loss) for the year allocated to NCI For the year ended 31 March Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Net cash (outflows)/inflows As at 31 March Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Net liabilities Accumulated non-controlling interests |
2016 HK$ 44,243,143 1,550,005 (370,271) 1,179,734 620,002 40,442,438 (2,171,562) (43,028,949) (4,758,073) 2016 HK$ 34,577,005 81,371,995 (124,713,092) (14,327,616) (23,091,708) (10,258,377) |
2015 HK$ 33,586,207 (9,316,636) (13,774) (9,330,410) (3,726,654) 23,491,214 (57,224,705) 34,150,371 416,880 2015 HK$ 19,473,321 106,607,282 (126,976,176) (23,375,870) (24,271,443) (10,878,379) |
|---|---|---|
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Great Research, a 51% owned subsidiary of the Company, has material NCI. Summarised financial information in relation to the NCI of Great Research before intra-group eliminations, is presented below:
| For the period from 5 August 2015 (date of acquisition) to 31 March Loss for the period Other comprehensive loss Total comprehensive loss for the period Loss for the period allocated to NCI For the period from 5 August 2015 (date of acquisition) to 31 March Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Net cash outflows As at 31 March Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Net assets Accumulated non-controlling interests |
2016 HK$ (5,923,889) |
|---|---|
| (440,884) | |
| (6,364,773) | |
| (2,902,706) | |
| (4,532,415) 10,036 |
|
| (4,522,379) | |
| 2016 HK$ 6,986,337 8,811,556 (8,154,845) |
|
| 7,643,048 | |
| 3,745,094 |
39. Related Party Transactions
Save as those disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements, significant related party transactions during the year are as follows:
(a) Compensation of key management personnel
The remuneration of Directors and other members of key management personnel during the year were as follows:
| Short-term benefits Post-employment benefits |
2016 HK$ 16,434,500 108,000 16,542,500 |
2015 HK$ 13,090,584 78,468 |
|---|---|---|
| 13,169,052 |
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- (b) On 8 June 2015, the Group entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Guangwei to acquire 9.5% of the subscribed capital contribution of Lianshun at a consideration equivalent to HK$32,000,000 in RMB (note 21(b)).
Guangwei is an associate of Ms. Wang Ming, a substantial shareholder of the Company, holding approximately 12.25% of the issued shares of the Company and the spouse of Mr. Tsoi Tung who is an executive Director and the chief executive officer of the Company.
40. Note to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Reconciliation of loss before income tax (expense)/credit to net cash used in operations is as follows:
|Loss before income tax (expense)/credit
Interest income
Interest expenses
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortisation of intangible assets
Amortisation of deferred expenditure
Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and
equipment, net
Reversal of impairment loss on other receivables
Gain on deemed disposal of interests in |
associates, net
Loss on disposal of associates
Loss in disposal of convertible loan notes
Impairment loss on goodwill
Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment
Impairment loss on available-for-sale investments
Written down of inventories to net realisable value
Impairment loss on trade and other receivables
Impairment loss on intangible assets
Impairment loss on deferred expenditure
Realised (gain)/loss on disposal of available-for-sale
investments
Fair value loss/(gain) on investment properties
Losses on disposal of subsidiaries, net
Share of losses/(profits) of associates
Operating loss before working capital changes
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
Increase in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade, bills and other payables
Net cash used in operations|2016
HK$
(133,046,719)
(1,363,929)
3,371,646
15,969,512
443,892
—
696,645
—
—
—
—
20,023,466
993,162
—
193,260
41,274,307
285,882
—
(14,266,465)
79,897
2,574,197
167,356
(62,603,891)
(1,233,583)
(15,422,550)
30,489,262
(48,770,762)|2015
HK$
(471,977,280)
(1,272,737)
4,313,268
13,298,088
15,361,839
8,632,826
(74,083)
(1,212,716)
(1,162,241)
2,912,809
1,051,473
96,019,091
—
147,964,021
—
1,736,337
88,358,247
2,268,500
1,630,320
(127,279)
16,030,080
(616,346)
(76,865,783)
1,999,327
(9,182,590)
29,851,119
(54,197,927)|
|---|---|---|
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41. Leases
Operating leases — lessee
The Group leases certain properties under operating leases. The leases for properties usually run for an initial period of one to sixteen years (2015: one to sixteen years). Lease payments are usually negotiated to reflect market rentals. None of the leases includes contingent rentals.
The lease payments recognised as an expense are as follows:
| 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| Minimum lease payments | 41,615,998 | 45,917,744 |
The total future minimum lease payments are due as follows:
| Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five years More than five years |
2016 HK$ 28,716,649 76,591,138 58,991,848 164,299,635 |
2015 HK$ 32,974,979 79,646,216 80,713,419 |
|---|---|---|
| 193,334,614 |
Operating leases — Lessor
The Group sub-leases its properties in the PRC under operating leases. Sub-leases of properties in the PRC usually run for one to five years (2015: one to five years). Lease payments are usually negotiated to reflect market rentals. None of the lease includes contingent rentals.
The minimum lease receivables under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
| Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five years More than five years |
2016 HK$ 21,180,766 15,994,416 560,544 37,735,726 |
2015 HK$ 38,666,307 20,152,087 2,885,329 |
|---|---|---|
| 61,703,723 |
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42. Capital Commitments
- (a)
2016 2015 HK$ HK$ Contracted for but not provided — Commitments for the acquisition of plant and equipment 15,578,110 22,643,377 — Capital commitment for investment in — unlisted equity securities in the PRC 741,674 16,319,784 22,643,377
- (b) On 27 May 2011, the Company (as the purchaser) entered into an agreement (as amended and supplemented by supplemental agreements dated 20 December 2011, 31 December 2012, 30 September 2013 and 30 September 2014) (collectively referred to as the “BoRen Agreement”) with HaoRan Cultural Development Limited (the “BoRen Vendor”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire from BoRen Vendor the entire issued capital of BoRen. BoRen holds direct interests in Elite-China Cultural Development Limited and its subsidiaries (the “Elite Group”), being a group of companies which principally engage in sub-leasing of properties and facilities in Nanjing. Pursuant to the BoRen Agreement, it was originally agreed that the Company shall provide a loan in the total principal amount of not less than RMB50,000,000 to the Elite Group for each of the years on or before 30 September 2015, 30 September 2016 and 30 September 2017, respectively (the “Original Loan”) and in consideration of the provision of the Original Loan, the BoRen Vendor shall provide a profit guarantee in favour of the Company whereby the BoRen Vendor guaranteed that the total audited combined net profits after taxation and non-controlling interest of Elite Group for the three financial years ending 31 December 2017 shall not be less than RMB75,000,000 (the “Profit Guarantee”).
On 29 September 2015, the Company, the BoRen Vendor and the guarantor to the BoRen Vendor entered into the fifth supplemental agreement (the “Fifth Supplemental Agreement”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to further amend certain terms of the BoRen Agreement. Pursuant to the Fifth Supplemental Agreement, the parties mutually agreed to reduce the amount of the Original Loan from an aggregate of RMB150,000,000 to RMB10,000,000 (the “New Loan”) for the purpose of minimizing the Company’s credit risk and investment risk, after taking into consideration of the current market condition and change of development plan of the properties of BoRen and its subsidiaries. In consideration of the BoRen Vendor agreeing to reduce the size of the Original Loan, the Company has agreed to accept certain share pledges in favour of the Company as security for the New Loan, in place of the Profit Guarantee. Pursuant to the Fifth Supplemental Agreement, the New Loan will be provided by the Company to Elite Group within 30 days upon signing of the Fifth Supplemental Agreement (i.e. 28 October 2015), subject to certain conditions precedent being fulfilled and/or waived.
The Fifth Supplemental Agreement lapsed on 28 October 2015 and no extension has been agreed between the parties, the Company’s obligation to provide the New Loan has lapsed accordingly. Upon the lapse of the Fifth Supplemental Agreement, neither party shall have any further obligations nor liabilities towards the other nor any claims against the other in connection with the BoRen Agreement (save for antecedent breaches, if applicable).
For details in relation to the BoRen Agreement and the Fifth Supplemental Agreement, please also refer to the Company’s announcements dated 27 May 2011, 6 July 2012, 11 July 2012, 31 December 2012, 30 September 2013, 30 September 2014, 29 September 2015 and 28 October 2015.
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43. Financial Risk Management
Exposure to credit, liquidity, interest rate and currency risks arises in the normal course of the Group’s business. The Group is also exposed to equity price risk arising from its equity investment in other entities.
Policy for managing these risks is set by the Board following recommendations from the chief financial officer. Certain risks are managed centrally, while others are managed locally following guidelines communicated from the management. The policy for each of the above risks is described in more detail below.
(a) Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparties will default on their contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. The Group exposes to credit risk from loans and receivables. The Group has adopted a credit policy to monitor and mitigate credit risk arising from trade debtors. Credit limit is regularly reviewed and approved by head of credit control. The Group assesses credit risk based on customers’ past due records, trading history, financial conditions or credit ratings. The Group and the Company is not exposed to concentration of credit risk. Please refer to note 24 for further analysis of credit risk associated with trade and other receivables.
The credit risk on bank deposits is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
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(b) Liquidity risk
The Group’s objective is to ensure there are adequate funds to meet commitments associated with its financial liabilities. Cash flows of the Group are closely monitored by senior management on an ongoing basis.
The contractual maturities of financial liabilities are shown as below:
| 2016 Non-derivatives: Trade, bills and other payables Amounts due to non-controlling shareholders Amounts due to related parties Bank borrowings 2016 Financial guarantee: Issued maximum amount guaranteed 2015 Non-derivatives: Trade, bills and other payables Amounts due to non-controlling shareholders Amounts due to related parties Bank borrowings |
Carrying amount Total contractual undiscounted cash flows HK$ HK$ 116,765,977 116,765,977 53,594,160 53,594,160 27,051,879 27,051,879 68,703,870 72,012,668 266,115,886 269,424,684 — 42,004,200 70,681,180 70,681,180 53,594,160 53,594,160 43,894,302 43,894,302 60,308,803 65,808,901 228,478,445 233,978,543 |
Within 1 year or on demand HK$ 116,765,977 53,594,160 27,051,879 52,595,494 250,007,510 42,004,200 70,681,180 53,594,160 43,894,302 36,459,907 204,629,549 |
More than 1 year but less than 2 years HK$ — — — 19,417,174 19,417,174 — — — — 7,890,448 7,890,448 |
More than 2 years but less than 5 years HK$ — — — — — — — — — 21,458,546 21,458,546 |
More than 5 years HK$ — — — — |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | |||||
| — | |||||
| — — — — |
|||||
| — |
At 31 March 2016, 南京垠坤投資實業有限公司 (Nanjing Yinkun Investment Corporation*), an indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, provide the guarantee in respect of a loan facility for the principal amount of up to RMB35,000,000 (equivalent to HK$42,004,200) (2015: nil) provided to an independent third party from a financial institution in the PRC. The estimated fair value of the financial guarantee is HK$ nil which was arrived on the basis of valuation carried out by APAC for the year ended 31 March 2016.
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(c) Interest rate risk
The Group is exposed to cash flow interest rate risk due to the fluctuation of the prevailing market interest rate on bank balances and variable-rate bank loans.
The Group is also exposed to fair value interest rate risk which relates primarily to its cash and cash equivalents, pledged bank deposits and bank borrowings which are at floating rates. The Group currently does not use any derivative contracts to hedge the interest rate risk. However, management will consider hedging significant interest rate exposure should the need arise.
Interest rate profile
The following table details interest rates analysis that management of the Company evaluates the interest rate risk.
| 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective | Effective | |||
| interest | interest | |||
| rate (%) | HK$ | rate (%) | HK$ | |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Fixed-rate financial assets: | ||||
| — Loan receivables | 3.00% | 28,369,700 | 0.10% | 27,722,772 |
| — Pledged bank deposits | 2.62% | 43,684,368 | 2.80% | 6,943,655 |
| Floating-rate financial assets: | ||||
| — Cash and cash equivalents | 0.16% | 57,051,103 | 0.52% | 102,614,658 |
| — Pledged bank deposits | 0.01% | 2,300,000 | 0.01% | 2,300,000 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Fixed-rate financial liabilities: | ||||
| — Bank borrowings | 4.29% | 50,702,070 | 7.72% | 9,594,869 |
| Floating-rate financial liabilities: | ||||
| — Bank borrowings | 6.23% | 18,001,800 | 3.68% | 50,713,934 |
Sensitivity analysis
The following table indicates the approximate change in the results after tax in response to reasonably possible changes in interest rate to which the Group has significant exposure at the end of reporting period. In determining the effect on results after tax on the next accounting period until next end of reporting period, management of the Company assumes that the change in interest rate had occurred at the end of reporting period and all other variables remain constant. There is no change in the methods and assumptions used in 2016 and 2015.
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK$ | HK$ | |||||
| Increase | by | 100 | basis | points | 413,493 | 542,007 |
| Decrease | by | 100 | basis | points | (333,672) | (26,687) |
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(d) Currency risk
The Group mainly operates in Hong Kong and the PRC with most of the transactions settled in their respective functional currencies in which the group entities operate. Therefore the Group does not have significant exposure to risk resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
(e) Equity price risk
The Group is exposed to equity price changes arising from equity instruments classified as available-for-sale equity securities. They are listed on the Stock Exchange and have been chosen based on their longer term growth potential and are monitored regularly for performance against expectations.
Sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity analysis on equity price risk includes the Group’s financial instruments, which fair value or future cash flows will fluctuate because of changes in their corresponding or underlying asset’s equity price. If the prices of the respective equity instruments had been 50% (2015: 50%) higher/lower, the other component of equity would increase/decrease by HK$6,395,668 (2015: HK$10,634,105).
44. Summary of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities by Category
The following table shows the carrying amount and fair value of financial assets and liabilities as defined in note 4(j):
| 2016 | 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Fair | Carrying | Fair | |
| amount | value | amount | value | |
| HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Loans and receivables | 169,559,117 | 169,559,117 | 302,608,013 | 302,608,013 |
| Available-for-sale financial | ||||
| assets | 43,087,358 | 43,087,358 | 21,268,209 | 21,268,209 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Financial liabilities measured | ||||
| at amortised cost | 266,115,886 | 266,115,886 | 228,478,445 | 228,478,445 |
(a) The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows:
-
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded on active liquid markets are determined with reference to quoted market prices.
-
The fair value of other financial assets and financial liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis using prices from observable current market transactions and dealer quotes for similar instruments.
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-
(b) The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments carried at fair value by level of fair value hierarchy:
-
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
-
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and
-
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
| Available-for-sale financial assets Listed securities in Hong Kong, at fair value Available-for-sale financial assets Listed securities in Hong Kong, at fair value |
Level 1 12,791,336 Level 1 21,268,209 |
2016 Level 2 — 2015 Level 2 — |
Level 3 — Level 3 — |
Total 12,791,336 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total 21,268,209 |
Reconciliation for financial instruments carried at fair value based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows:
| Contingent consideration related to acquisition of subsidiaries At 1 April Exchange differences Release of foreign exchange reserve upon impairment loss on available-for-sales investment Impairment loss At 31 March |
2016 HK$ — — — — — |
2015 HK$ 103,398,272 125,317 (4,775,996) (98,747,593) |
|---|---|---|
| — |
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(c) Valuation techniques and inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements
Contingent consideration related to acquisition of subsidiaries
The contingent consideration is related acquisition of Boren on 8 July 2011 which is engaged in sub-leasing of properties and facilities in Nanjing in the PRC. The carrying amount of the contingent consideration had been fully impaired during the year ended 31 March 2015.
Binomial option pricing model is used for valuation of the contingent consideration in related to acquisition of subsidiaries. Significant input into the model was as follows:
| Expected 2015 net profits after taxation and non-controlling | RMB2,865,000 |
|---|---|
| interests | |
| Expected 2016 net profits after taxation and non-controlling | RMB6,596,000 |
| interests | |
| Expected 2017 net profits after taxation and non-controlling | RMB9,847,000 |
| interests | |
| Annual risk-free rate | 2.8-3.1% |
| Expected volatility | 40% |
The fair value of contingent consideration related to acquisition of subsidiaries is determined using binomial option pricing model and the significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement is expected 2015 – 2017 net profits after taxation and non-controlling interests. The fair value measurement is negatively correlated to the expected 2015 – 2017 net profits after taxation and non-controlling interests. As at 31 March 2014, it is estimated that with all other variables held constant, an increase/ decrease in expected 2015 – 2017 net profits after taxation and non-controlling interests by 20%, which is a reasonable magnitude determined by management, would have no effect on the Group’s other comprehensive income.
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45. Holding Company Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 March 2016
| Notes Assets Non-current assets Interests in subsidiaries 46 Current assets Amounts due from subsidiaries 46 Other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Total current assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Other payables Amounts due to subsidiaries 46 Bank borrowings Total current liabilities Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities NET ASSETS Capital and reserves Share capital 32 Reserves 33 TOTAL EQUITY |
2016 HK$ 115,756,748 560,207,081 16,621 23,542,073 583,765,775 699,522,523 2,135,826 551,348,004 30,000,000 583,483,830 281,945 116,038,693 116,038,693 35,925,952 80,112,741 116,038,693 |
2015 HK$ 155,352,347 |
|---|---|---|
| 476,675,533 110,005,201 50,075,906 |
||
| 636,756,640 | ||
| 792,108,987 | ||
| 2,330,808 598,098,816 — |
||
| 600,429,624 | ||
| 36,327,016 | ||
| 191,679,363 | ||
| 191,679,363 | ||
| 35,925,952 155,753,411 |
||
| 191,679,363 |
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46. Interests in Subsidiaries
The amounts due from/(to) subsidiaries are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand, except for the following:
Amount due from a subsidiary of HK$7,200,000 (2015: HK$7,200,000) which borne interest at 5% (2015: 5%) per annum.
The following is a list of the principal subsidiaries as at 31 March 2016.
| Form of | Place of | Principal activities | Issued share capital/ | Percentage of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | business structure | incorporation | and place of operation | paid-up registered capital | ownership interests held | |
| directly | indirectly | |||||
| Golden Island (Management) | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Provision of management | 10,000 ordinary shares of | 100.0 | — |
| Limited | company | services to group | HK$10,000 | |||
| companies in Hong Kong | ||||||
| Welly Champ International Limited | Limited liability | BVI | Investment holding | 236.13 ordinary shares of | 95.8 | — |
| company | in Hong Kong | US$1 each | ||||
| Win Success Enterprises Limited | Limited liability | BVI | Investment holding | 100 ordinary shares of | 100.0 | — |
| company | in Hong Kong | US$1 each | ||||
| Wide Stand Holdings Limited | Limited liability | BVI | Investment holding | 100 ordinary shares of | 100.0 | — |
| company | in Hong Kong | US$1 each | ||||
| Baron Productions and Artiste | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Music production and | 100 ordinary shares of | — | 51.0 |
| Management Company Limited | company | artist management | HK$100 | |||
| in Hong Kong | ||||||
| Golden Capital Entertainment | Limited liability | BVI | Investment holding | 10 ordinary shares of | — | 100.0 |
| Company Limited | company | in Hong Kong | US$1 each | |||
| Golden Capital Entertainment Limited | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Investment holding | 1 ordinary share of HK$1 | — | 100.0 |
| company | in Hong Kong | |||||
| Golden Island Bird’s Nest Chiu Chau | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Property holding | 12,000 ordinary shares of | — | 100.0 |
| Restaurant (Causeway Bay) Limited | company | in Hong Kong | HK$1,200,000 | |||
| Solid Sound Productions Limited | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Music production and artist | 100 ordinary shares of | — | 51.0 |
| company | management in Hong Kong | HK$100 | ||||
| Media Sound | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Investment holding | 2 ordinary shares of HK$2 | 100.0 | — |
| company | in Hong Kong | |||||
| Song Labs Co, Ltd*(”Song Labs”) | Sino-foreign equity joint | The PRC |
Intellectual property | Renminbi (“RMB”) | — | 100.0 |
| venture with limited | enforcement activities | 56,250,000 | ||||
| liability company | in the PRC | |||||
| Well Allied | Limited liability | BVI | Investment holding | 159.57 ordinary shares of | — | 68.8 |
| company | in Hong Kong | US$1 each | ||||
| China Music Video Broadcast | Wholly foreign-owned | The PRC | Karaoke license fee collection | RMB15,489,940 | — | 68.8 |
| (Shenzhen) Company | enterprise with | business in the PRC | ||||
| Limited*(”China Music”) | limited liability |
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| Form of | Place of | Principal activities | Issued share capital/ | Percentage of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | business structure | incorporation | and place of operation | paid-up registered capital | ownership interests held | |
| directly | indirectly | |||||
| Witty Idea | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Money lending business | 1 ordinary share of HK$1 | — | 100.0 |
| company | in Hong Kong | |||||
| Elite-China | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Investment holding | 10,000 ordinary shares of | — | 60.0 |
| company | in the PRC | HK$10,000 | ||||
| Nanjing Creative Eastern 8 Zone | Taiwan, Hong Kong | The PRC | Property sub-leasing | RMB14,000,000 | — | 60.0 |
| Technology Co. Ltd* | and Macau | business in the PRC | ||||
| Corporation-owned | ||||||
| enterprise with | ||||||
| limited liability | ||||||
| company | ||||||
| Nanjing Yinkun Investment | Limited liability | The PRC | Property sub-leasing | RMB10,000,000 | — | 60.0 |
| Corporation* | company | business in the PRC | ||||
| BoRen | Limited liability | BVI | Investment holding | 1 ordinary share of US$1 | 100.0 | — |
| company | in the PRC | |||||
| China Resources Advertising & | Limited liability | Hong Kong | Exhibition-related services | 100,000 ordinary shares of | 100.0 | — |
| Exhibition Company Limited | company | in Hong Kong | HK$100,000 | |||
| New Asia Media Development | Limited liability | BVI | Investment holding | 1 ordinary share of US$1 | 100.0 | — |
| Limited | company | in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kai Han Asia-Pacific (Holdings) | Limited liability | BVI | Property holding | 100 ordinary shares of | 100.0 | — |
| Limited | company | in Korea | US$1 each | |||
| Kai Han Travel Co., Limited | Limited liability | Korea | Travel and travel related | 50,000 ordinary shares of | — | 100.0 |
| company | business in Korea | KRW10,000 each | ||||
| Great Research | Limited liability | The PRC | Operation of sludge and | RMB70,000,000 | — | 51.0 |
| company | sewage treatment plants | |||||
| in the PRC |
The above list includes the subsidiaries of the Company which, in the opinion of the Directors, principally affected the results for the year or formed a substantial portion of the net assets of the Group. To give details of other subsidiaries would, in the opinion of the Directors, result in particulars of excessive length.
47. Events After the Reporting Period
- (a) Reference is made to the announcements of the Company dated 17 May 2006 and 19 December 2006 in relation to, amongst others, (i) a copyright co-operation agreement dated 8 May 2006 entered into between China Music, an indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and the MVCM Association; (ii) a copyright business operation cooperation agreement dated 8 May 2006 entered into between China Music, Song Labs, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the MVCM Association; and (iii) any supplemental agreements entered into thereafter (collectively referred to as the “Copyright Co-operation Agreements”).
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Pursuant to the Copyright Co-operation Agreements, the MVCM Association, China Music and Song Labs have set up a market operation team in the PRC to manage and operate the business of the licenses of copyright to karaoke music products in the PRC, and China Music and Song Labs are entitled to certain portion of the license fees in the PRC. Under the Copyright Co-operation Agreements, the MVCM Association takes the role as the sole market manager and China Music and Song Labs together take the role as the sole market operator. Pursuant to the Copyright Co-operation Agreements, the MVCM Association is required to collect the license fees from the karaoke operators and distribute and pay certain portion of such license fees to China Music and Song Labs on a weekly basis as operating fees (the “Operating Fees”).
As at 12 November 2015, the MVCM Association has not paid certain Operating Fees to China Music and Song Labs, despite repeated demands were made by China Music and Song Labs to the MVCM Association. Based on the information currently available to the Company, the outstanding Operating Fees payable by the MVCM Association amounted to approximately RMB34,000,000 as at 12 November 2015.
On 1 June 2016, China Music and Song Labs have initiated legal proceedings (the “Litigation”) against the MVCM Association and 北京巿朝陽區人民法院 (The People’s Court of Chaoyang, Beijing) notified China Music and Song Labs that the application for the Litigation has been accepted. Accordingly, 北京巿朝陽區人民法院 (The People’s Court of Chaoyang, Beijing) will commence necessary procedures for the Litigation upon receipt of the litigation fee from China Music and Song Labs.
The Litigation is still on preliminary stage and the Company’s PRC legal counsel is currently taking all necessary steps to protect the Company’s interests.
- (b) On 16 May 2016, the Company announced its proposal to raise not less than approximately HK$107,777,857 and not more than approximately HK$111,550,090 before expenses by way of the open offer, pursuant to which not less than 359,259,523 and not more than 371,833,632 offer shares will be issued at the subscription price of HK$0.30 per offer share. The Company will allot one (1) offer share for every two (2) shares held by the qualifying shareholders whose names appear on the register of members of the Company on the record date. The open offer is not available to the excluded shareholders. Up to the date of approval of these consolidated financial statements, the open offer has not yet completed.
Details of the open offer were disclosed in the Company’s announcement dated 16 May 2016.
48. Comparative Figures
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
49. Approval of Financial Statements
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 27 June 2016.
- For identification only
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3. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GROUP FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
Set out below is a reproduction of the text of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group together with the accompanying notes contained in the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the six months ended 30 September 2016
| Notes Continuing Operations Revenue 2 Other income and gains Costs of inventories Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation Operating lease payments Staff costs Other operating expenses Finance costs Loss before income tax expense 3 Income tax expense 5 Loss for the period from continuing operations Discontinued Operation Loss for the period from discontinued operation 4 Loss for the period Other comprehensive income Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss Available-for-sale investments, change in fair value Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the period |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ 35,810,942 57,363,497 3,001,638 974,565 (1,123,743) (717,015) (7,943,816) (6,553,870) (58,442) (58,442) (15,035,235) (18,876,345) (17,256,486) (22,533,179) (35,562,492) (41,073,069) (1,735,295) (1,869,398) (39,902,929) (33,343,256) (351,427) (368,505) (40,254,356) (33,711,761) (56,535) (1,576,752) (40,310,891) (35,288,513) 7,444,248 7,365,235 1,505,905 (5,495,373) 8,950,153 1,869,862 (31,360,738) (33,418,651) |
|---|---|
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| Notes (Loss)/profit for the period attributable to: Owners of the Company Non-controlling interests Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: Owners of the Company Non-controlling interests Loss per share from continuing operations 6 Basic Diluted Loss per share from discontinued operation 6 Basic Diluted Loss per share from continuing and discontinued operations 6 Basic Diluted |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ (40,210,498) (35,795,786) (100,393) 507,273 (40,310,891) (35,288,513) (31,524,083) (33,092,588) 163,345 (326,063) (31,360,738) (33,418,651) HK cents HK cents (5.20) (4.87) (5.20) (4.87) (0.00) (1) (0.11) (0.00) (1) (0.11) (5.20) (4.98) (5.20) (4.98) |
|---|---|
(1) Represents the amount less than HK cents 0.01.
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 September 2016
| Notes Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Investment properties Intangible assets Interests in associates 8 Available-for-sale investments Deferred tax assets Total non-current assets Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables 9 Amounts due from non-controlling shareholders Amounts due from related parties Amount due from an associate Cash and bank balances Assets classified as held for sale 10 Total current assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Trade, bills and other payables 11 Amounts due to non-controlling shareholders Amounts due to related parties Bank borrowings 12 Deferred income Current tax liabilities Liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale 10 Total current liabilities |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 85,354,715 6,246,653 847,403 — 50,531,606 487,791 143,468,168 31,794,362 69,748,806 14,053 8,708,205 — 170,860,883 281,126,309 45,189,745 326,316,054 469,784,222 111,567,836 47,667,960 27,051,879 57,027,655 464,592 538,577 244,318,499 15,391,530 259,710,029 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 100,521,045 6,246,653 905,845 38,754,055 43,087,358 — |
|---|---|---|
| 189,514,956 | ||
| 32,556,941 73,317,428 14,049 3,707,915 5,320,302 103,035,471 |
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| 217,952,106 — |
||
| 217,952,106 | ||
| 407,467,062 | ||
| 128,606,060 53,594,160 27,051,879 50,702,070 480,048 2,808,177 |
||
| 263,242,394 — |
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| 263,242,394 |
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| Notes Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Non-current liabilities Bank borrowings 12 Provision for long service payments Deferred income Deferred tax liabilities Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities NET ASSETS Capital and reserves attributable to owners of the Company Share capital 13 Reserves Amounts recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity relating to disposal group classified as held for sale Non-controlling interests TOTAL EQUITY |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 66,606,025 210,074,193 17,422,210 42,373 2,732,185 — 20,196,768 279,906,797 189,877,425 53,888,928 137,582,647 686,052 192,157,627 (2,280,202) 189,877,425 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ (45,290,288) 144,224,668 18,001,800 42,373 3,063,101 6,645,278 27,752,552 290,994,946 116,472,116 35,925,952 82,505,179 — 118,431,131 (1,959,015) 116,472,116 |
|---|---|---|
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the six months ended 30 September 2016
| At 1 April 2016 (Audited) Loss for the period Available-for-sale investments, change in fair value Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations Total comprehensive income for the period Issue of shares upon open offer (Note 13) At 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) |
Share capital HK$ 35,925,952 — — — — 17,962,976 53,888,928 |
Share premium HK$ 2,076,251,327 — — — — 89,814,881 2,166,066,208 |
Other reserves HK$ (99,144,717) — — — — — (99,144,717) |
Contributed surplus HK$ 28,784,000 — — — — — 28,784,000 |
Employee share-based compensation reserve HK$ 9,029,407 — — — — — 9,029,407 |
Other properties revaluation reserve HK$ 7,373,450 — — — — — 7,373,450 |
Foreign exchange reserve HK$ 19,984,388 — — (1,285,111) (1,285,111) — 18,699,277 |
Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses HK$ HK$ (3,177,184) (1,956,595,492) — (40,210,498) 7,444,248 — — — 7,444,248 (40,210,498) — — 4,267,064 (1,996,805,990) |
Equity attributable to owners of the Company HK$ 118,431,131 (40,210,498) 7,444,248 (1,285,111) (34,051,361) 107,777,857 192,157,627 |
Non- controlling interests HK$ (1,959,015) (100,393) — (220,794) (321,187) — (2,280,202) |
Total equity HK$ 116,472,116 (40,310,891) 7,444,248 (1,505,905) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (34,372,548) 107,777,857 |
|||||||||||
| 189,877,425 |
| At 1 April 2015 (Audited) (Loss)/profit for the period Available-for-sale investments, change in fair value Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations Total comprehensive income for the period Share options lapsed_(note 14)_ Acquisition of subsidiaries At 30 September 2015 (Unaudited) |
Share capital HK$ 35,925,952 — — — — — — 35,925,952 |
Share premium HK$ 2,076,251,327 — — — — — — 2,076,251,327 |
Other reserves HK$ (99,144,717) — — — — — — (99,144,717) |
Contributed surplus HK$ 28,784,000 — — — — — — 28,784,000 |
Employee share-based compensation reserve HK$ 9,376,692 — — — — (347,285) — 9,029,407 |
Other properties revaluation reserve HK$ 6,893,294 — — — — — — 6,893,294 |
Foreign exchange reserve HK$ 25,425,281 — — (4,662,037) (4,662,037) — — 20,763,244 |
Investment revaluation reserve Accumulated losses HK$ HK$ — (1,825,608,284) — (35,795,786) 7,365,235 — — — 7,365,235 (35,795,786) — 347,285 — — 7,365,235 (1,861,056,785) |
Equity attributable to owners of the Company HK$ 257,903,545 (35,795,786) 7,365,235 (4,662,037) (33,092,588) — — 224,810,957 |
Non- controlling interests HK$ (18,160,784) 507,273 — (833,336) (326,063) — 36,727,099 18,240,252 |
Total equity HK$ 239,742,761 (35,288,513) 7,365,235 (5,495,373) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (33,418,651) — 36,727,099 |
|||||||||||
| 243,051,209 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the six months ended 30 September 2016
| Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operations Interest received Tax (paid)/refund Net cash used in operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired Refund of deposit for acquisition of subsidiaries Purchases of property, plant and equipment Purchase of available-for-sale investments Other cash flows arising from investing activities Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Increase in bank borrowings Repayment of bank borrowings Interest paid Decrease in amounts due to related parties Proceed from issue of shares upon open offer Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ (28,831,057) (4,397,360) 97,573 153,506 (2,268,471) 514,181 (31,001,955) (3,729,673) — (34,225,700) — 110,000,000 (2,701,989) (2,847,189) — (32,000,000) 250,749 2,459,489 (2,451,240) 43,386,600 22,429,200 32,940,000 (15,322,685) (34,224,000) (1,735,295) (1,869,398) — (7,706,309) 107,777,857 — 113,149,077 (10,859,707) |
|---|---|
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| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents presented under: Cash and cash equivalents included in cash and bank balances Cash and cash equivalents included in assets classified as held for sale |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ 79,695,882 28,797,220 (502,432) (2,922,939) 57,051,103 100,314,658 136,244,553 126,188,939 133,716,464 126,188,939 2,528,089 — 136,244,553 126,188,939 |
|---|---|
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the six months ended 30 September 2016
1. Basis of Preparation
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2016 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 ”) and the applicable disclosures required by the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ Stock Exchange ”).
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared under historical cost basis except for certain properties and available-for-sale investments, which are measured at revalued amount or fair value.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosure required in the Group’s annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016.
The HKICPA has issued a few amendments to Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“ HKFRSs ”) that are relevant to the Group’s operation and are mandatory for the first time for the Group’s financial year beginning 1 April 2016. These amendments to standards had no material impact on the presentation of the Group’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
The accounting policies used in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016.
The following new/revised HKFRSs, potentially relevant to the Group have been issued, but are not yet effective for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2016 and have not yet been early adopted by the Group.
HKFRS 9 (2014) Financial Instruments2 HKFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers2 HKFRS 16 Lease3 Amendments to HKAS 7 Disclosure Initiatives1 Amendments to HKAS 12 Recognition of Deferral Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses1 Amendments to HKFRS 2 Clarification and Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions2 Amendments to HKFRS 10 Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its and HKAS 28 Associate or Joint Venture4 Amendments to HKFRS 15 Clarifications to HKFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers2
1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017
2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018
3 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019
4 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after a date to be determined
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The Group has already commenced an assessment of the potential impact of the new/revised standards but is not yet in a position to state whether these new/revised standards would have a significant impact on the Group’s result of operations and financial position.
2. Segment Information
Management determines operating segments based on the reports regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (“ CODM ”), which is the board of directors, in assessing performance and allocating resources. The CODM considers the business primarily on the basis of the type of services supplied by the Group. The Group is currently organised into seven operating divisions — licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business, exhibition-related business, property sub-leasing business, property development and investment, sludge and sewage treatment, entertainment business and food and beverages.
Principal activities are as follows:
Licence fee collection and — operation of the business of the licences of copyright to provision of intellectual karaoke music products and provision of intellectual property property enforcement services enforcement services in the People’s Republic of China business (“ PRC ”) as managed by China Music Video Collective Management Association(中國音像著作權集體管理協會) (the “ MVCM Association* ”) Exhibition-related business — organising all kinds of exhibition events and meeting events — Property sub-leasing business sub-leasing of properties in the PRC — Property development and development of real estates and leasing of investment properties investment — Sludge and sewage treatment operation of sludge and sewage treatment plants in the PRC Entertainment business — provision of talent management and entertainment and travelling related services — Food and beverages sale of food and beverages and restaurant operations
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Segment information is presented below:
(a) Information about reportable segment revenue, profit or loss and other information
| Reportable segment revenue External sales Inter-segment sales Reportable segment (loss)/ profit before income tax expense Other segment information Interest income Interest expenses Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Share of losses of associates Reportable segment assets (As at 30 September 2016) (Unaudited) Reportable segment liabilities (As at 30 September 2016) (Unaudited) |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) | Six months ended 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) | Six months ended 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | Sub-total HK$ 35,810,942 — 35,810,942 (2,596,379) 79,181 1,265,538 6,841,914 — 228,708,406 231,531,915 |
Discontinued operation Sludge and sewage treatment HK$ — — — (56,535) 2,972 — — 1,503,474 45,189,745 15,391,530 |
Total HK$ 35,810,942 — |
||||||
| Licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business HK$ 2,224,967 — 2,224,967 (632,172) 4,204 — 399,853 — 38,757,174 74,731,453 |
Exhibition- related business HK$ 16,659,858 — 16,659,858 (2,405,070) 26,398 — 214,860 — 31,149,162 13,192,870 |
Property sub-leasing business HK$ 16,784,162 — 16,784,162 2,174,308 48,524 1,265,538 5,776,947 — 110,228,040 137,781,029 |
Property development and investment Entertainment business HK$ HK$ — 141,955 — — — 141,955 (381,963) (188,857) 8 46 — — 360,752 89,502 — — 8,186,234 5,315,630 5,070 5,799,315 |
Food and beverages HK$ — 1,068,607 1,068,607 (1,162,625) 1 — — — 35,072,166 22,178 |
Inter- segment elimination HK$ — (1,068,607) (1,068,607) — — — — — — — |
||||
| 35,810,942 | |||||||||
| (2,652,914) | |||||||||
| 82,153 1,265,538 6,841,914 1,503,474 |
|||||||||
| 273,898,151 | |||||||||
| 246,923,445 |
The inter-segment sales were charged at prevailing market rates.
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| Reportable segment revenue External sales Inter-segment sales Reportable segment profit/(loss) before income tax expense Other segment information Interest income Interest expenses Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of intangible assets Share of losses of associates Reportable segment assets (As at 31 March 2016) (Audited) Reportable segment liabilities (As at 31 March 2016) (Audited) |
Six months ended 30 September 2015 (Unaudited) | Six months ended 30 September 2015 (Unaudited) | Six months ended 30 September 2015 (Unaudited) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | Sub-total HK$ 57,363,497 — 57,363,497 6,151,277 76,440 1,809,776 5,201,869 — — 242,957,183 240,585,492 |
Discontinued operation Sludge and sewage treatment HK$ — — — (1,576,752) 3,828 — 455,772 6,412 49,120 45,740,393 15,640,470 |
Total HK$ 57,363,497 — |
||||||
| Licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business HK$ 13,394,547 — 13,394,547 6,173,292 26,953 — 433,472 — — 40,974,167 81,987,713 |
Exhibition- related business HK$ 21,023,434 — 21,023,434 (1,761,857) 49,008 — 253,591 — — 29,630,011 9,206,635 |
Property sub-leasing business HK$ 22,795,617 — 22,795,617 3,679,830 — 1,809,776 4,064,889 — — 115,810,367 143,059,811 |
Property development and investment Entertainment business HK$ HK$ — 149,899 — — — 149,899 (398,624) (868,767) 19 460 — — 360,752 89,165 — — — — 8,527,520 12,519,736 5,070 5,720,336 |
Food and beverages HK$ — 82,612 82,612 (672,597) — — — — — 35,495,382 605,927 |
Inter- segment elimination HK$ — (82,612) (82,612) — — — — — — — — |
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| 57,363,497 | |||||||||
| 4,574,525 | |||||||||
| 80,268 1,809,776 5,657,641 6,412 49,120 |
|||||||||
| 288,697,576 | |||||||||
| 256,225,962 |
The inter-segment sales were charged at prevailing market rates.
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(b) Reconciliation of reportable segment profit or loss, assets and liabilities
Profit or loss
| Reportable segment (loss)/profit before income tax expense from continuing operations Unallocated interest income and other income Unallocated impairment losses Unallocated finance costs Unallocated staff costs Unallocated rent, rate and management fee Unallocated depreciation of property, plant and equipment Unallocated amortisation of intangible assets Unallocated head office and corporate expenses Loss before income tax expense from continuing operations Assets Reportable segment assets Property, plant and equipment Available-for-sale investments Trade and other receivables Loan receivables Cash and cash equivalents Unallocated head office and corporate assets Total assets |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ (2,596,379) 6,151,277 466,568 620,976 (8,275) — (469,757) (59,622) (11,559,318) (15,946,777) (8,675,064) (8,751,755) (1,101,902) (1,352,001) (58,442) (58,442) (15,900,360) (13,946,912) (39,902,929) (33,343,256) 30 September 31 March 2016 2016 (Unaudited) (Audited) HK$ HK$ 273,898,151 288,697,576 2,766,376 5,279,167 50,531,606 43,087,358 8,024,092 10,967,782 24,035,963 28,369,700 109,463,293 29,960,034 1,064,741 1,105,445 469,784,222 407,467,062 |
|---|---|
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Liabilities
| Reportable segment liabilities Bank borrowings Unallocated head office and corporate liabilities Total liabilities |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 246,923,445 30,000,000 2,983,352 279,906,797 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 256,225,962 30,000,000 4,768,984 |
|---|---|---|
| 290,994,946 |
(c) Geographical information
The Group’s operations are mainly located in Hong Kong, the PRC and Korea.
An analysis of the Group’s geographical segments is set out as follows:
| Revenue_(note (i)) Non-current assets other than financial instruments and deferred tax assets (As at 30 September 2016) (Unaudited) Revenue(note (i))_ Non-current assets other than financial instruments and deferred tax assets (As at 31 March 2016) (Audited) |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) Hong Kong The PRC Korea Total HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 21,000 35,668,987 120,955 35,810,942 12,399,139 71,596,394 8,453,238 92,448,771 Six months ended 30 September 2015 (Unaudited) Hong Kong The PRC Korea Total HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ 20,074 57,213,598 129,825 57,363,497 14,896,200 122,629,353 8,902,045 146,427,598 |
|---|---|
Note:
(i) Revenue is attributed to countries on the basis of the customers’ location.
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APPENDIX II
3. Loss Before Income Tax Expense
Loss before income tax expense from continuing operations has been arrived at after crediting/ charging:
| Six months ended 30 September | Six months ended 30 September | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| Crediting | ||
| Bank interest income | 94,601 | 149,678 |
| Loan interest income | 519,549 | 483,752 |
| Gain on disposal of property, plant | ||
| and equipment, net | 652,956 | — |
| Charging | ||
| Staff costs | 17,256,486 | 22,533,179 |
| Amortisation on | ||
| — intangible assets | 58,442 | 58,442 |
| Impairment losses on | ||
| — other receivables | 8,275 | — |
| Loss on disposal of a subsidiary | 4,631 | — |
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4. Discontinued Operation
During the six months ended 30 September 2016, the sludge and sewage treatment business of the Group is classified as held for sale in order to enable the Group to realise its investment in the business and to focus on its existing business and business development (see note 10 for details).
The results of the sludge and sewage treatment business for the six months ended 30 September 2016 and for the period from 5 August 2015 (date of acquisition) to 30 September 2015 are as follows:
| Other income and gains Amortisation Depreciation on property, plant and equipment Other operating expenses Operating lease payments Staff costs Share of losses of associates Loss before income tax expense Income tax expense Loss for the period |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 2,774,483 — — (390,879) (304,478) (632,187) (1,503,474) (56,535) — (56,535) |
Period from 5 August 2015 (date of acquisition) to 30 September 2015 (Unaudited) HK$ 3,828 (6,412) (455,772) (478,216) (121,940) (469,120) (49,120) |
|---|---|---|
| (1,576,752) — |
||
| (1,576,752) |
For the purpose of presenting discontinued operation, the comparative unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income and the related notes have been re-presented as if the operation discontinued during the period had been discontinued at the beginning of the comparative period.
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5. Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income represents:
| Six months ended | Six months ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September | ||||||
| Continuing | operations | Discontinued | operation | Total | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |
| HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
| Current tax — Hong Kong profits tax | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Current tax — PRC Enterprise | ||||||
| Income Tax | 1,129 | (15,949) | — | — | 1,129 | (15,949) |
| Deferred tax | (352,556) | (352,556) | — | — | (352,556) | (352,556) |
| (351,427) | (368,505) | — | — | (351,427) | (368,505) |
No Hong Kong profits tax has been provided within the Group as there is no estimated assessable profits for the six months ended 30 September 2016 (2015: Nil).
For the six months ended 30 September 2016 and 2015, the PRC subsidiaries are subject to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax at 25%.
6. Loss Per Share
The calculation of the basic and diluted loss per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company is based on the following data:
| Loss for the purpose of basic and diluted loss per share Loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company — from continuing operations — from discontinued operation — from continuing and discontinued operations Number of shares Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic and diluted loss per share |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ (40,181,665) (34,991,643) (28,833) (804,143) (40,210,498) (35,795,786) 773,487,718 718,519,047 |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ (40,181,665) (34,991,643) (28,833) (804,143) (40,210,498) (35,795,786) 773,487,718 718,519,047 |
|---|---|---|
| (35,795,786) | ||
| 718,519,047 |
Note:
There are no dilutive effects on the share options granted as they are anti-dilutive.
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7. Dividends
No dividend was paid or proposed during the six months ended 30 September 2016, nor has any dividend been proposed as at the date of this report (2015: Nil).
8. Interests in Associates
During the six months ended 30 September 2016, the interests in associates have been reclassified as held for sales in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position (see note 10 for details).
9. Trade and Other Receivables
| Trade debtors_(note (a), (b)) Deposits, prepayments and other receivables Loan receivables(note (c))_ |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 11,556,520 34,156,323 24,035,963 69,748,806 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 12,641,943 32,305,785 28,369,700 |
|---|---|---|
| 73,317,428 |
Notes:
-
(a) The Group generally grants no credit period to its customers, except for transactions with customers in exhibition-related business, in which credit period ranging from 30 to 60 days is granted.
-
(b) The ageing analysis of trade receivables based on invoice date is as follows:
| Within 90 days 91 days to 365 days More than 365 days |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 11,028,873 20,588 507,059 11,556,520 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 12,116,796 18,088 507,059 |
|---|---|---|
| 12,641,943 |
- (c) It represented advances to the independent third parties. During the six months ended 30 September 2016, the Group and the independent third parties entered into the loan agreements in which the Group agreed to advance to the independent third parties in the principal amount of HK$24,035,963 (31 March 2016: HK$28,369,700). The loans are unsecured and bears an effective interest rate ranging from 3.00% to 8.00% per annum (31 March 2016: 4.00% to 10.00%) and shall be repayable in twelve months from the date of advance.
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10. Assets and Liabilities Classified as Held for Sale
On 30 September 2016, the Group announced that 深圳市文地多媒體技術有限公司 (Shenzhen Wendi Multimedia Technology Company Limited), the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into an equity transfer agreement with an independent third party to dispose (the “ Disposal ”) 51% equity interests in Suzhou Great Research & Industrialization Co., Ltd.(蘇州格瑞特環保科技產業發 展有限公司)(“ Great Research ”) at a consideration of RMB13,800,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$16,000,000). Up to the date of this report, the Disposal has not been completed. The directors of the Company anticipate that the Disposal will be completed within twelve months from the end of reporting period. Details of the Disposal is set out in the announcement of the Company dated 30 September 2016. The following major classes of assets and liabilities relating to the Great Research and its subsidiaries have been classified as held for sale in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position.
| Interest in an associate Other receivables Amount due from a non-controlling shareholder Amount due from an associate Amounts due from related parties Cash and cash equivalents Assets classified as held for sale Trade and other payables Deferred tax liabilities Liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 35,312,876 1,549,899 417,577 5,149,008 232,296 2,528,089 |
|---|---|
| 45,189,745 | |
| 7,905,905 7,485,625 |
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| 15,391,530 |
11. Trade, Bills and Other Payables
Included in trade, bills and other payables are trade and bills payables with the following ageing analysis as of the end of each reporting period:
| Current or within 30 days 31 to 60 days 61 to 90 days Over 90 days |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 730,483 135,370 128,342 21,197,662 22,191,857 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 1,752,040 618,069 585,981 29,389,456 |
|---|---|---|
| 32,345,546 |
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12. Bank Borrowings
| Borrowings repayable: Within one year More than one year, but not exceeding two years _Less:_Amounts due within one year including in current liabilities Amounts due after one year |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 57,027,655 17,422,210 74,449,865 (57,027,655) 17,422,210 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 50,702,070 18,001,800 |
|---|---|---|
| 68,703,870 (50,702,070) |
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| 18,001,800 |
Note:
Personal and corporate guarantees were given to banks for certain bank loans by Mr. Yang Lei, a director of certain subsidiaries of the Company, his spouse and a related company, which is beneficially owned by Mr. Yang Lei and his spouse. Further, certain assets of Mr. Yang Lei, his spouse, a related party and the related company have been pledged to secure the bank loans. The interest rates are ranged from 3.09% to 6.50% per annum (31 March 2016: from 2.81% to 7.00% per annum).
13. Share Capital
| Number of shares ’000 Authorised: Ordinary shares of HK$0.05 each At 1 April 2016 (Audited) and 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) 20,000,000,000 Issued and fully paid: Ordinary shares of HK$0.05 each At 1 April 2016 (Audited) 718,519,047 Issue of shares upon open offer_(note)_ 359,259,523 At 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) 1,077,778,570 |
HK$ 1,000,000,000 |
|---|---|
| 35,925,952 17,962,976 |
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| 53,888,928 |
Note:
On 2 September 2016, the Company completed an open offer of issuing 359,259,523 ordinary shares at a subscription price of HK$0.30 per share. As a result, there was an increase in share capital and share premium of HK$17,962,976 and HK$89,814,881 respectively. Details of the open offer have been disclosed in the announcements of the Company dated 16 May 2016, 6 June 2016, 20 June 2016, 6 July 2016 and 1 September 2016, the circular of the Company dated 8 July 2016 and the prospectus of the Company dated 10 August 2016.
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14. Share Options
Except as disclosed in the Company’s announcement dated 1 September 2016, the number of shares comprised in the options and the exercise price of the option were adjusted as a result of the open offer, no option was granted, exercised, cancelled or lapsed during the six months ended 30 September 2016.
During the six months ended 30 September 2015, 1,197,534 share options, which were held by one employee, were lapsed. The value of these lapsed share options of HK$347,285 was released directly to accumulated losses.
15. Lease
Operating leases — lessee
The Group leases certain properties under operating leases. The leases for properties usually run for an initial period of one to sixteen years (31 March 2016: one to sixteen years). Lease payments are usually negotiated to reflect market rentals. None of the leases includes contingent rentals.
The total of future minimum lease payments are due as follows:
| Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five years More than five years |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 23,690,850 57,336,065 31,422,791 112,449,706 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 28,716,649 76,591,138 58,991,848 |
|---|---|---|
| 164,299,635 |
Operating leases — lessor
The Group sub-leases its properties in the PRC under operating leases. Sub-leases for properties in the PRC usually run for an initial period of one to five years (31 March 2016: one to five years). Lease receipts are usually negotiated to reflect market rentals. None of the lease includes contingent rentals.
The minimum lease receivables under non-cancellable operating lease are as follows:
| Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five years More than five years |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 19,887,331 23,871,937 — 43,759,268 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 21,180,766 15,994,416 560,544 |
|---|---|---|
| 37,735,726 |
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16. Capital Commitments
| Contracted for but not provided — Commitments for the acquisition of plant and equipment — Capital commitment for investment in unlisted equity securities in the PRC |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) HK$ 14,234,464 717,795 14,952,259 |
31 March 2016 (Audited) HK$ 15,578,110 741,674 |
|---|---|---|
| 16,319,784 |
17. Related Party Transactions
Save as those disclosed elsewhere in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, significant related party transactions during the period are as follows:
(a) Compensation of key management personnel
The remunerations of directors and other members of key management personnel during the period were as follows:
| Short-term benefits Post-employment benefits |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ 6,177,603 7,604,518 52,500 50,500 6,230,103 7,655,018 |
Six months ended 30 September 2016 2015 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$ HK$ 6,177,603 7,604,518 52,500 50,500 6,230,103 7,655,018 |
|---|---|---|
| 7,655,018 |
(b) On 8 June 2015, the Group entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Guangwei Technology Group Limited (廣微科技集團有限公司)(“ Guangwei ”) to acquire 9.5% of the subscribed capital contribution of Chongqing Lianshun Heqi Venture Investment Fund Partnership (重慶聯順合氣創業投資基金合伙企業) at a consideration equivalent to HK$32,000,000 in RMB.
As at the date of the sale and purchase agreement, Guangwei was an associate of Ms. Wang Ming, a then substantial shareholder of the Company and the spouse of Mr. Tsoi Tung, who resigned as executive Director and chief executive officer of the Company on 15 August 2016.
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18. Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments
The following table presents financial assets measured at fair value at the reporting date in accordance with fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy groups financial assets into three levels based on the relative reliability of significant inputs used in measuring the fair value of these financial assets. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:
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Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
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Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and
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Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the financial asset is categorised in its entirety is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The financial assets measured at fair value in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position are grouped into the fair value hierarchy as follows:
| Available-for-sale financial assets Listed securities in Hong Kong, at fair value_(note) Available-for-sale financial assets Listed securities in Hong Kong, at fair value(note)_ |
Level 1 HK$ 20,235,584 Level 1 HK$ 12,791,336 |
30 September 2016 (Unaudited) Level 2 Level 3 HK$ HK$ — — 31 March 2016 (Audited) Level 2 Level 3 HK$ HK$ — — |
Total HK$ 20,235,584 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total HK$ 12,791,336 |
Note:
The fair values of listed securities in Hong Kong are based on quoted market prices.
- For identification purpose only
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4. INDEBTEDNESS STATEMENT
As at the close of business on 30 September 2016, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of preparing the indebtedness statement prior to the printing of this Composite Document, the Group had outstanding borrowings of approximately HK$149,170,000, details of which are set out below:
| Approximate | |
|---|---|
| HK$’000 | |
| Bank borrowings, secured and guaranteed | 74,450 |
| Amounts due to non-controlling Shareholders, unsecured | 47,668 |
| Amounts due to related parties, unsecured | 27,052 |
Securities
As at 30 September 2016, Mr. Yang Lei (a director of certain subsidiaries of the Company), his spouse and a company beneficially owned by Mr. Yang Lei and his spouse (the “ Related Company ”) respectively provided guarantees for certain bank loans of the Group. Certain assets of Mr. Yang Lei, his spouse, a related party and the Related Company were also pledged to secure the aforesaid bank loans of the Group.
As at 30 September 2016, bank deposits of RMB30,000,000 and HK$2,300,000 of the Group were pledged to secure the bank loans which was drawdown in the aggregate amount of HK$30,000,000 and corporate credit cards limit up to HK$5,300,000 of the Group respectively.
As at 30 September 2016, an indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company provided the guarantee in respect of a loan facility for the principal amount of up to RMB35,000,000 provided to an independent third party from a financial institution in the PRC.
Save as disclosed above and apart from intra-group liabilities and normal trade and other payables, the Group did not have any loan capital issued or agreed to be issued, debt securities issued and outstanding, authorised or otherwise created but unissued, bank overdrafts or loans or term loans, other borrowings or other similar indebtedness, liabilities under acceptances, acceptance credits, debentures, mortgages, charges, finance lease or hire purchase commitments, guarantees or other material contingent liabilities outstanding at the close of business on 30 September 2016.
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5. MATERIAL CHANGE
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Directors confirm that save and except for the followings, there has been no material change in the financial or trading position or outlook of the Group since 31 March 2016, being the date to which the latest audited consolidated financial statements of the Group were made up and up to Latest Practicable Date.
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as disclosed in the interim report of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2016 (the “ 2016 Interim Report ”) published on 29 November 2016,
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(a) the Group recorded a net loss of approximately HK$40,311,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2016 as compared to a net loss of approximately HK$35,289,000 for the same period in 2015. Such increase in loss was mainly due to the overall decrease in the Group’s revenue from approximately HK$57,363,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2015 to approximately HK$35,811,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2016, in particular, (i) revenue from the Group’s licence fee collection and provision of intellectual property enforcement services business decreased by approximately HK$11,170,000 as a result of the absence of operating fees (2015: approximately HK$10 million) from China Music Video Collective Management Association ( 中國音像著作權集體管理協會 ) (“ MVCM Association* ”) pending the results of the litigation against MVCM Association regarding the outstanding operating fees payable by MVCM Association to the Group as announced by the Company on each of 12 November 2015, 23 May 2016, 2 June 2016 and 19 July 2016; (ii) revenue from exhibition-related business decreased by approximately HK$4,364,000 due to the decrease in number of participating exhibitors; and (iii) revenue from property sub-leasing business dropped by approximately HK$6,011,000 due to poor PRC market condition and the discontinuance in sub-leasing certain properties in the PRC;
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(b) the Group’s cash position improved to approximately HK$170,861,000 as at 30 September 2016 as compared to approximately HK$103,035,000 as at 31 March 2016, mainly attributable to the cash proceeds of approximately HK$107,778,000 from the issuance of Shares upon completion of the open offer of 359,259,523 Shares at the issue price of HK$0.30 per Share on 2 September 2016 as disclosed in the Company’s announcements dated 16 May 2016, 6 June 2016, 20 June 2016, 6 July 2016 and 1 September 2016, the circular of the Company dated 8 July 2016 and the prospectus of the Company dated 10 August 2016, partially offset by the net cash used in operating activities amounting to approximately HK$31,002,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2016; and
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深圳市文地多媒體技術有限公司 (Shenzhen Wendi Multimedia Technology Company Limited), the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into an equity transfer agreement with 重慶宸惠物流有限公司 (Chongqing Chen Hui Logistics Limited), a party independent of the Company and its connected persons on 30 September 2016, in respect of a disposal (the “ Disposal ”) of 51% equity interests in 蘇州格瑞特環保科技產業發展有限 公司 (Suzhou Great Research & Industrialization Co., Ltd.) (together with its subsidiaries, the “ Great Group* ”) at a consideration of RMB13,800,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$16,000,000). The Directors anticipate that the Disposal will be completed within twelve months from 30 September 2016. The major classes of assets and liabilities of the Great Group have been classified as held for sale in the 2016 Interim Report. Details of the Disposal are disclosed in the Company’s announcement dated 30 September 2016.
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APPENDIX III
(A) RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This Composite Document includes particulars given in compliance with the Takeovers Code for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Offers, the Offeror and the Group.
The sole director of the Offeror accepts full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this Composite Document (other than that relating to the Group, the Vendor I, the Vendor II and parties acting in concert with any of them), and confirms, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of his knowledge, opinions expressed in this Composite Document (other than that expressed by the Group, the Vendor I, the Vendor II and parties acting in concert with any of them) have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and there are no other facts not contained in this Composite Document, the omission of which would make any statement contained in this Composite Document misleading.
(B) DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS BY THE OFFEROR
As at the Latest Practicable Date, details of interests in the Shares, underlying Shares, debentures or other relevant securities (as defined under Note 4 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code) of the Company held or controlled by the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it are as follows:
| Approximate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of | % of total | ||
| Shareholder | Capacity | Shares held | issued Shares |
| The Offeror | Beneficial owner | 409,529,611 | 38.00% |
| Mr. Chen | Interest of controlled | 409,529,611 | 38.00% |
| corporation |
Save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it owned or controlled any Shares, underlying shares, debentures or other relevant securities (as defined under Note 4 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code) of the Company.
The Offeror will finance the consideration payable under the Offers from the Facility granted by Kingston Securities (as lender) to the Offeror (as borrower) for the purpose of financing the Offer. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the
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GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE OFFEROR
Facility, the Sale Shares acquired and the Offer Shares to be acquired by the Offeror under the Share Offer shall be deposited with Kingston Securities as collateral for the Facility. The payment of interest on, repayment of, or security for any liability (contingent or otherwise) for, the Facility will not depend to any significant extent on the business of the Group.
For further information regarding the Facility, please refer to section headed “Confirmation of financial resources” in the “Letter from Kingston Securities” as set out in this Composite Document. Save for the Facility, as at the Latest Practicable Date, there was no agreement, arrangement or understanding entered and/or to be entered into by the Offeror pursuant to which the securities acquired in pursuance of the Share Offer would be transferred, charged or pledged to any other persons.
Save as the SPA I and the SPA II, the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it had not dealt for value in any Shares, options, derivatives, warrants or other securities convertible into Shares or other types of equity interest in the Company during the Relevant Period.
(C) ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE ON INTERESTS AND DEALINGS
As at the Latest Practicable Date:
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(a) save for 409,529,611 Shares held by the Offeror, neither the Offeror nor any person acting in concert with it owned or controlled or had direction over any voting rights or rights over the Shares or convertible securities, warrants, options of the Company or any derivatives in respect of such securities;
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(b) save for the Facility, there was no arrangement (whether by way of option, indemnity or otherwise) of the kind referred to in Note 8 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code which existed between the Offeror and/or any associate (as defined under the Takeovers Code) of the Offeror and/or any person acting in concert with it and any other person;
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(c) there was no agreement or arrangement to which the Offeror or any person acting in concert with it, was a party which related to circumstances in which it may or may not invoke or seek to invoke a pre-condition or a condition to the Offers;
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(d) neither the Offeror nor any person acting in concert with it had borrowed or lent any relevant securities (as defined in Note 4 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code) of the Company;
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(e) neither the Offeror nor any person acting in concert with it had received any irrevocable commitment to accept or reject the Offers;
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(f) there was no outstanding derivative in respect of the securities in the Company entered into by the Offeror or any person acting in concert with it;
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(g) no benefit had been or would be given to any Director as compensation for loss of office or otherwise in connection with the Offers;
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(h) save for the Facility, there was no agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any compensation arrangement) between any of the Offeror or parties acting in concert with it and any Director, recent Director, Shareholder or recent Shareholder which had any connection with or was dependent upon the Offers.
(D) MARKET PRICE
The table below shows the closing price of the Shares quoted on the Stock Exchange on (i) the last day on which trading took place in each of the calendar months during the Relevant Period: (ii) the Last Trading Day; and (iii) the Latest Practicable Date:
| Closing price | |
|---|---|
| Date | per Share |
| (HK$) | |
| 2016 | |
| 25 April | 0.531 |
| 31 May | 0.355 |
| 30 June | 0.333 |
| 29 July | 0.378 |
| 31 August | 0.335 |
| 30 September | 0.365 |
| 13 October (i.e. the last Business Day prior to the commencement | 0.420 |
| of the Offer Period) | |
| Last Trading Day | 0.540 |
| 31 October | 0.425 |
| Latest Practicable Date | 0.390 |
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During the Relevant Period the highest closing price of the Shares quoted on the Stock Exchange was HK$0.567 per Share on 22 April 2016 and the lowest closing price of the Shares quoted on the Stock Exchange of HK$0.310 per Share on 17 August 2016 and 22 August 2016.
(E) EXPERTS AND CONSENTS
The followings are the qualification of the experts whose letter or opinion is contained in this Composite Document:
Name Qualifications
Kingston Securities a licensed corporation permitted to carry out type 1 (dealing in securities) regulated activity under the SFO Kingston Corporate a licensed corporation to carry out Type 6 (advising Finance on corporate finance) regulated activity under the SFO
Each of Kingston Securities and Kingston Corporate Finance has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this Composite Document with the inclusion of the text of its letter or report and/or references to its name in the form and context in which they are respectively included.
(F) GENERAL
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(a) The registered office of the Offeror is Palm Grove House, P.O. Box 438, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The sole director and shareholder of the Offeror is Mr. Chen. The correspondence address of Mr. Chen is Room 10011002, Regent Centre, 88 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong.
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(b) The registered address of Kingston Corporate Finance is Suite 2801, 28/F., One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong.
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(c) The registered address of Kingston Securities is Suite 2801, 28/F., One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong.
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(d) The English text of this Composite Document and the Forms of Acceptance shall prevail over their Chinese text for the purpose of interpretation.
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(G) DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents are available for inspection (i) at the principal office of the Company at Rooms 2501-05, 25th Floor, China Resources Building, No 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong; (ii) on the website of the Company (www.tricor.com.hk/webservice/000674/); and (iii) on the website of the SFC (www. sfc.hk), during normal business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (other than Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) from the date of this Composite Document up to and including the Offers Closing Date:
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(a) the memorandum and articles of association of the Offeror;
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(b) the letter from Kingston Securities, the text of which is set out on pages 10 to 20 of this Composite Document;
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(c) the written consents referred to under the paragraph headed “Experts and Consents” in this appendix; and
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(d) the facility agreement dated 19 October 2016 between the Offeror and Kingston Securities in respect of the Facility.
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1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Directors jointly and severally accept full responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in this Composite Document (other than those relating to the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it) and confirm, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge, opinions expressed in this Composite Document (other than those expressed by the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it) have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and there are no other facts not contained in this Composite Document the omission of which would make any statement in this Composite Document misleading.
2. SHARE CAPITAL
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the authorized and issued share capital of the Company was as follows:
Authorised: HK$ 20,000,000,000 Shares 1,000,000,000 Issued and fully paid up: 1,077,778,570 Shares 53,888,928.5
All the existing Shares in issue are fully paid up and rank pari passu in all respects with each other in all respects, including all rights in respect of capital, dividends and voting. Since 31 March 2016 (being the date to which the latest published audited financial statements of the Group were made up) and up to the Latest Practicable Date, the Company has issued 359,259,523 Shares.
The Company’s share option scheme was adopted on 30 August 2012. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the number of Shares in respect of which Options had been granted and remained outstanding under the share option scheme was 27,942,462, all of which have an exercise price of HK$0.513 per Share.
Save as aforesaid, the Company has no outstanding options, warrants, derivatives or other securities that are convertible or exchangeable into Shares or other types of equity interest in issue.
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3. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
Directors’ and chief executives’ interests or short positions in Shares, underlying Shares and debentures of the Company and its associated corporations
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the interests and short positions of the Directors, chief executives and their respective associates in the Shares, underlying Shares and debentures of the Company and its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) which require notification pursuant to Division 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which any of them is taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO), or which are required to be entered into the register maintained by the Company under Section 352 of the Part XV of the SFO, or which are required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers contained in the Listing Rules (the “ Model Code ”):
| Approximate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| percentage | |||||
| No. of | of interest | ||||
| underlying | in the issued | ||||
| Number | Shares held | share capital | |||
| of Shares | under the | of the | |||
| Name | Capacity | interested | Options | Total | Company |
| Mr. Cheng_(Note)_ | Personal | 76,253,500 | — | 76,253,500 | 7.08% |
| Ms. Lei Lei | Personal | — | 5,987,670 | 5,987,670 | 0.56% |
| Mr. Tong Jingguo | Personal | — | 332,649 | 332,649 | 0.03% |
| Mr. Yang Rusheng | Personal | — | 332,649 | 332,649 | 0.03% |
Save as disclosed above, none of the chief executive of the Company, Directors or their respective associates had any interests or short positions, whether beneficial or non-beneficial, in the Shares, underlying Shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations as recorded in the register required to be kept under section 352 of the SFO or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code.
Note: Mr. Cheng personally owned 76,180,000 Shares and his wife, Ms. Bai, owned 73,500 Shares.
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4. INTERESTS IN AND DEALINGS IN SECURITIES OF THE OFFEROR
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Company nor any of the Directors had any interest in the shares of the Offeror, and no such person had dealt in the shares of the Offeror during the Relevant Period.
5. SHAREHOLDING AND DEALINGS IN THE COMPANY’S SECURITIES
Save for the disposal of Sale Shares I by the Vendor I to the Offeror pursuant to the SPA I and the 263,759,611 Shares taken up by Vendor I pursuant to the underwriting agreement dated 25 April 2016 and entered into among the Company, Vendor I and Ms. Bai, (and as supplemented by four letters dated 16 May 2016, 6 June 2016, 20 June 2016 and 6 July 2016) in relation to the open offer of not less than 359,259,523 and not more than 371,833,632 Shares at the issue price of HK$0.30 per Share as disclosed in the Company’s announcements dated 16 May 2016, 6 June 2016, 20 June 2016, 6 July 2016 and 1 September 2016, the circular of the Company dated 8 July 2016 and the prospectus of the Company dated 10 August 2016, none of the Directors have dealt for value in any Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, option or derivatives issued by the Company during the Relevant Period.
As at the Latest Practicable Date:
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(a) no Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, option or derivatives issued by the Company was owned or controlled by a subsidiary of the Company or by a pension fund (if any) of any member of the Group or by an adviser to the Company as specified in class (2) of the definition of associate under the Takeovers Code or by the Independent Financial Adviser, and no such person had dealt in Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives issued by the Company during the Relevant Period;
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(b) no Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, option or derivatives issued by the Company was managed on a discretionary basis by fund managers (other than exempt fund managers) (if any) connected with the Company, and no such person had dealt in Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives issued by the Company during the Relevant Period;
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(c) no Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, option or derivatives issued by the Company was owned or controlled by a person who has an arrangement of the kind referred to in Note 8 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code with the Company or any person who is an associate of the Company by virtue of
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classes (1), (2), (3) and (4) of the definition of associate under the Takeovers Code, and no such person had dealt in Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives issued by the Company during the Relevant Period;
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(d) save for the 76,180,000 Shares held by Vendor I and 73,500 Shares held by his wife, Ms. Bai, the 5,987,670 Options held by Ms. Lei Lei (an executive Director), the 332,649 Options held by Mr. Tong Jingguo (an independent non-executive Director), the 332,649 Options held by Mr. Yang Rusheng (an independent non-executive Director), the Directors did not own or control or were not interested in any other relevant securities (as defined in Note 4 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code). The Directors who hold Shares or Options do not intend to accept the Offers as at the Latest Practicable Date but would monitor the market prices of Shares during the Offer Period before deciding whether to accept or reject the Offers;
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(e) none of the Company or any of its Directors has borrowed or lent any Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives issued by the Company during the Relevant Period.
6. ARRANGEMENTS AFFECTING THE DIRECTORS
As at the Latest Practicable Date:
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(a) no benefit (other than statutory compensation) had been or would be given to any Directors as compensation for loss of office or otherwise in connection with the Offers;
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(b) save and except for the SPA I, there was no agreement or arrangement between any Director and any other person which was conditional on or dependent upon the outcome of the Offers or otherwise connected with the Offers; and
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(c) save and except for the SPA I, there was no material contract entered into by the Offeror in which any Director has a material personal interest.
7. DIRECTORS’ SERVICE CONTRACTS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, there was no service contract with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or associated companies in force for Directors (i) which (including both continuous and fixed term contracts) has been entered into or amended within 6 months before the date on which the Offer Period commenced; (ii) which is a continuous contract with a notice period of 12 months or more; or (iii) which is a fixed term contract with more than 12 months to run irrespective of the notice period.
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8. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
The following contracts (not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business of the Group) have been entered into by members of the Group within two years immediately preceding the date of commencement of the Offer Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date which are or may be material:
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(i) the placing agreement dated 28 November 2014 entered into between the Company and CCB International Capital Limited as the placing agent in relation to the placing of a maximum of 119,752,000 new Shares to be issued by the Company at the placing price of HK$0.50 per Share. Pursuant to the placing agreement, the Company shall pay to the placing agent a commission of HK$1,500,000;
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(ii) the termination agreement dated 31 March 2015 entered into between the Company as the purchaser and Estate Fortune Limited as the vendor in relation to the termination of the memorandum of cooperation dated 14 June 2013 (as amended and supplemented by the supplemental memoranda of understanding dated 8 August 2013, 11 October 2013, 27 November 2013 and 10 April 2014 in relation to the possible acquisition of a company holding interests in two construction projects in the PRC with payment of earnest money in the amount of HK$30,000,000) and refund of earnest money in the amount of HK$30,000,000;
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(iii) the sale and purchase agreement dated 8 June 2015 entered into between 廣 微科技集團有限公司 (Guangwei Technology Group Limited), the then associate of a substantial shareholder of the Company, as the vendor and 深 圳市文地多媒體技術有限公司 (Shenzhen Wendi Multimedia Technology Company Limited) (“ Shenzhen Wendi ”), the Company’s indirect whollyowned subsidiary, as the purchaser in respect of the acquisition of 9.5% of the total subscribed capital contribution in 重慶聯順合氣創業投資基金合伙 企業 (Chongqing Lianshun Heqi Venture Investment Fund Partnership*) for a consideration of HK$32,000,000 in RMB;
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(iv) the equity transfer agreement dated 7 July 2015 entered by and among Shenzhen Wendi the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, as the purchaser, Mr. Li Xiaodong ( 李曉東 ) and Mr. Lu Xian ( 路綫 ) as the vendors and 蘇州格瑞特環保科技產業發展有限公司 (Suzhou Great Research & Industrialization Co., Ltd.) (“ Great Research* ”) as the target company in relation to the acquisition of an aggregate of 25% equity interests in the target company for a consideration of RMB21,135,514;
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(v) the equity transfer agreement dated 7 July 2015 entered by and among Shenzhen Wendi, the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, as the purchaser, Mr. Cai Yi ( 蔡毅 ) as the vendor and Great Research as the target company in relation to the acquisition of 26% equity interests in the target company for a consideration of RMB10,300,000;
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(vi) the supplemental agreement dated 29 September 2015 entered into between the Company as the purchaser, HaoRan Cultural Development Limited as the vendor and Ms. Mak Kit Yan Carly Lusanna as the guarantor to amend and supplement the agreement dated 27 May 2011 (as amended and supplemented by the supplemental agreements dated 20 December 2011, 31 December 2012, 30 September 2013 and 30 September 2014) (pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of BoRen Cultural Development Limited for a consideration of RMB90,000,000) in relation to, among others, amendment of the original loan under the agreement;
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(vii) the underwriting agreement dated 25 April 2016 and entered into among the Company, Vendor I, as underwriter (the “ Underwriter ”), and Ms. Bai (and as supplemented by four letters dated 16 May 2016, 6 June 2016, 20 June 2016 and 6 July 2016 respectively signed by the Company and the Underwriter) in relation to the open offer of not less than 359,259,523 and not more than 371,833,632 Shares at the issue price of HK$0.30 per Share as disclosed in the Company’s announcements dated 16 May 2016, 6 June 2016, 20 June 2016 and 6 July 2016, the circular of the Company dated 8 July 2016 and the prospectus of the Company dated 10 August 2016; and
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(viii) the equity transfer agreement dated 30 September 2016 entered into between Shenzhen Wendi, the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, as the vendor, 重慶宸惠物流有限公司 (Chongqing Chen Hui Logistics Limited*) as the purchaser, regarding the disposal of an aggregate of 51% equity interests in Great Research for a consideration of RMB13,800,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$16,000,000).
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9. LITIGATION
As set out in the announcements of the Company dated 12 November 2015, 23 May 2016, 2 June 2016 and 19 July 2016, the Group initiated legal proceedings against China Music Video Collective Management Association(中國音像著作權集體管理 協會) (“ MVCM Association ”) in the People’s Court of Chaoyang, Beijing(北京市 朝陽區人民法院), the PRC (the “ Chaoyang People’s Court ”) claiming for:
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(a) the payment of (i) outstanding operating fees of approximately RMB34,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$40,800,000) by MVCM Association to China Music Video Broadcast (Shenzhen) Company Limited(中音傳播(深圳)有 限公司)(“ China Music ”) and Song Labs Co, Ltd(北京天語同聲信息技術 有限公司)(“ Song Labs ”), both subsidiaries of the Company, pursuant to (1) a copyright co-operation agreement dated 8 May 2006 entered into between China Music and MVCM Association; (2) a copyright business operation cooperation agreement dated 8 May 2006 entered into between China Music, Song Labs and the MVCM Association; and (3) any supplemental agreements entered into thereafter (documents (1) to (3) are herein referred to as the “ Copyright Co-operation Agreements ”), which represents the outstanding operating fees up to the second quarter of 2015 (the “ Outstanding Operating Fees ”); and (ii) the default interest of approximately RMB2,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$2,400,000), if calculated up to 31 May 2016;
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(b) a declaration that the unilateral termination of one of the Copyright Cooperation Agreements by MVCM Association was invalid and that MVCM Association should continue to perform its obligations under the Copyright Co-operation Agreements; and
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(c) the costs of the above litigation to be borne by MVCM Association.
On 1 June 2016, the Chaoyang People’s court notified China Music and Song Labs that the application for the above litigation has been accepted. The litigation fee required to be paid to the Chaoyang People’s court in the amount of approximately RMB220,000 was paid by the Group in June 2016. The Chaoyang People’s court has commenced the necessary procedures for the litigation.
As disclosed in the Company’s announcement dated 19 July 2016, the Group received a counter claim (the “ Counter Claim ”) filed by MVCM Association (the original defendant to the litigation) with the Chaoyang People’s Court against China Music and Song Labs. Pursuant to the Counter Claim, MVCM Association requested the Chaoyang People’s Court to declare that the fifth supplemental agreement dated
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16 June 2014 (the “ Fifth Supplemental Agreement ”) in relation to the payment of Outstanding Operating Fees under the Copyright Cooperation Agreements be invalidated on the basis that, among other things:
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(i) MVCM Association considered the core value of the joint cooperation among MVCM Association, China Music and Song Labs had lapsed;
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(ii) the payment of the Operating Fees is in breach of the constitutional documents and distribution plan of MVCM Association; and
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(iii) the entering into of the Fifth Supplemental Agreement did not comply with the relevant internal approval procedures of MVCM Association.
The Counter Claim was accepted by the Chaoyang People’s Court on 13 July 2016.
The litigation is on a preliminary stage and therefore the Company is not in a position to predict the timing and the results thereof.
Save as set out above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, no member of the Group was engaged in any litigation, arbitration or claims of material importance and no litigation, arbitration or claim of material importance was known to the Directors to be pending or threatened by or against any member of the Group.
10. EXPERT AND CONSENT
The following is the qualification of the expert who has given opinion or advice which are contained in this Composite Document:
Name Qualification
Donvex Capital Limited
a corporation licensed to carry out Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activity under the SFO
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Donvex Capital Limited has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this Composite Document with the inclusion of its advice, letter and recommendation and the references to its name and logo in the form and context in which they respectively appear.
11. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents will be available for inspection on the websites of the SFC (www.sfc.hk) and the Company (www.tricor.com.hk/webservice/000674/) during the period from the date of this Composite Document up to and including the Offers Closing Date:
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(a) the memorandum of association and bye-laws of the Company;
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(b) the annual reports of the Company for the two financial years ended 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2016 respectively;
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(c) the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 30 September 2016;
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(d) the letter from the Board, the text of which is set out on pages 21 to 25 of is Composite Document;
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(e) the letter from the Independent Board Committee, the text of which is set out on pages 26 to 27 of this Composite Document;
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(f) the letter from the Independent Financial Adviser, the text of which is set out on pages 28 to 46 of this Composite Document;
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(g) the written consent from the Independent Financial Adviser referred to in the section headed “Expert and Consent” in this appendix; and
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(h) the material contracts referred to under the section headed “Material Contracts” in this appendix.
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