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Wisdomcome Group Holdings Ltd. Capital/Financing Update 2021

Mar 24, 2021

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Capital/Financing Update

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

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for the securities of the Company.

EASY REPAY FINANCE & INVESTMENT LIMITED 易還財務投資有限公司

(Continued into Bermuda with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 8079)

DISCLOSEABLE TRANSACTION DISPOSAL OF A SUBSIDIARY

THE DISPOSAL

The Board is pleased to announce that on 24 March 2021, the Vendor and the Purchaser entered into the Agreement, pursuant to which, the Vendor has agreed to sell and the Purchaser has agreed to acquire, the Sale Shares at the consideration of approximately HK$2,100,000 million shall be paid by the Purchaser to the Vendor.

Upon Completion, the Target Company will cease to be a subsidiary of the Company.

GEM LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS

As one of the applicable percentage ratios under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rule in respect of the Disposal is more than 5% but all less than 25%, the Disposal constitutes a discloseable transaction for the Company and is therefore subject to reporting and announcement requirements under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rules.

INTRODUCTION

The Board is pleased to announce that on 24 March 2021, the Vendor and the Purchaser entered into the Agreement, pursuant to which, the Vendor has agreed to sell and the Purchaser has agreed to acquire, the Sale Shares at the consideration of approximately HK$2,100,000 million shall be paid by the Purchaser to the Vendor. The Sale Shares represents 100% of the issued share capital of the Target Company.

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THE AGREEMENT

Date: 24 March 2021 Parties: (i) the Vendor; and (ii) the Purchaser

To the best of the Directors’ knowledge, information and belief having made all reasonable enquiries, the Purchaser is a third party independent of each of the Company and their respective connected persons.

Assets to be disposed

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Vendor has agreed to sell and the Purchaser has agreed to acquire the Sale Shares. As at the date of this announcement, the Vendor is the legal and beneficial owner of the Sale Shares.

Upon completion, the Target Company will cease to be a subsidiary of the Company.

Consideration

The consideration of approximately HK$2,100,000 million shall be paid by the Purchaser to the Vendor upon the Completion.

The Consideration has been arrived at arm’s length negotiations between the Vendor and the Purchaser with reference to, including but not limited to, (i) the net asset of the Target Company as at 31 January 2021; and (ii) the current situation of the catering industry under the affection of COVID-19.

Conditions precedent

Completion is subject to the following conditions being fulfilled or waived (as the case may be):

  • (i) the board of directors and shareholders of the Vendor approving the Agreement and implementation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement;

  • (ii) the completion of the due diligence by the Purchaser and the resolution of the issues arising from the due diligence by the Vendor and the Company in manner satisfactory to the Purchaser, acting reasonably; and

The Conditions are solely for the Purchaser's benefit and the Purchaser may at its sole discretion waive any of the Conditions at any time by notice in writing to the Vendor. The Vendor shall use best endeavours to procure the fulfilment of the Conditions as soon as possible after the date of this Agreement.

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Completion

Completion shall take place on the Completion Date after all the conditions of the Agreement have been fulfilled or waived or such date as the Vendor and the Purchaser may agree in writing.

Upon Completion, the Target Company will cease to be a subsidiary of the Company.

INFORMATION ON THE VENDOR AND THE TARGET COMPANY

The Vendor is a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability and is an investment holding company.

The Target Company is a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability, which is a subsidiary of the Vendor. The Target Company is principally engaged in operation of a Korean cuisine restaurant in Hong Kong.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TARGET COMPANY

Set out below is a summary of the key financial data of the Target Company extracted from its audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2020 and the period from 20 April 2018 (date of incorporation) to 31 March 2019:

Period from 20
For the year ended April 2018 (date of
31 March 2020 incorporation) to
31 March 2019
(audited) (audited)
HK$ HK$
Turnover 11,102,275 6,971,940
Profit/(loss) before taxation 496,591 (209,102)
Profit/(loss) after taxation 496,591 (209,102)

Based on the unaudited consolidated financial information of the Target Company, the net assets value was approximately HK$2,090,000 as at 31 January 2021.

INFORMATION OF THE PURCHASER

The Purchaser is a company incorporated in British Virgin Islands with limited liability and is an investment holding company. The ultimate beneficiary owner of the Purchaser is Mr. Lam Ming Yeung Matthew. To the best of the Directors’ knowledge, information and belief having made all reasonable enquiries, the Purchaser is a third party independent of the Company and its connected persons.

REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE DISPOSAL

The Group is principally engaged in money lending business, financial instruments and quoted shares investment, retail and wholesale business in Hong Kong.

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The outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) seriously undermined the economies of Hong Kong and further weakened the catering industry since 2020. The Government’s efforts to control the virus had a particularly notable impact on the catering industry. At different times in the period, restaurants were subject to mandatory social distancing and seating restrictions, reduced dining hours and other constraints. The pandemic remains not yet fully under control and the future is uncertain.

The Board is of the view that the operation of catering business in Hong Kong is uncertainty and not performing as expected and to continue the operation of catering business is going to take up too much resources of the Group which can be put on other sectors. As such, the Board considers that by disposing the Target Company, the Group can re-focus its resources to main business sectors of the Group.

The Directors consider that the terms of the Agreement (including the Consideration) and the transactions contemplated thereunder are on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Group and the Shareholders as a whole.

FINANCIAL EFFECT OF THE DISPOSAL

Immediately after completion of the Disposal, the Target Company will cease to be a subsidiary of the Company.

It is expected that the Group will recognize a gain in its consolidated income statement of approximately HK$10,000 upon completion of the Disposal. Subject to audit, the actual amount of gain or loss on Disposal to be recognized by the Group will be based on the actual net asset value of the Target Company as at Completion and therefore may vary from the amount mentioned above.

The intended sales proceeds (after deducting relevant costs and expenses in connection with the Disposal) will be applied to the general working capital of the Company.

GEM LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS

As one of the applicable percentage ratios under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rule in respect of the Disposal is more than 5% but all less than 25%, the Disposal constitutes a discloseable transaction for the Company and is therefore subject to reporting and announcement requirements under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rules.

WARNING NOTICE

As Completion is conditional upon fulfilment of the conditions precedent set out in the Agreement, the Disposal may or may not proceed. Shareholders and potential investors should exercise caution when dealing in securities of the Company.

DEFINITIONS

In this announcement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings when used herein:

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“Agreement”

the sale and purchase agreement dated 24 March 2021 entered into among the Vendor and the Purchaser in relation to the Disposal

  • “Associates” has the same meaning ascribed thereto under the GEM Listing Rules

  • “Board”

the board of Directors

  • “Business Day(s)” a day (other than a Saturday) on which licensed banks are generally open for business in Hong Kong throughout their normal business hours

  • “Company”

    • Easy Repay Finance & Investment Limited (Stock code: 8079), a company continued in Bermuda with limited liability, the Shares are listed on GEM
  • “Completion” completion of the Disposal in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement

  • “Completion Date” On or before 31 March 2021or such other date as agreed by the parties

  • “Connected person(s)” has the meaning ascribed thereto under the GEM Listing Rules

  • “Consideration” the consideration for the Disposal of approximately HK$2,100,000 million

  • “Director(s)”

    • the director(s) of the Company
  • “Disposal” the proposed disposal of 100% equity interest of the Target Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement

  • “GEM” the GEM of the Stock Exchange

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

  • “Group”

    • the Company and its subsidiaries
  • “Hong Kong” the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC

  • “Independent Third third party(ies) independent of and not connected with the Party(ies)” Company and any of its connected persons (having the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing Rules)

  • “Purchaser” Widely Investment Development Limited, a company incorporated in British Virgin Islands with limited liability, Mr. Lam Ming Yeung Matthew is the ultimate beneficiary owner of the Purchaser

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“Sale Shares”

1 ordinary share of the Target Company, representing 100% of the issued share capital of the Target Company

“Share(s)” ordinary share(s) of HK$0.01 each in the capital of the Company

“Shareholders” holders of the Shares

“Stock Exchange” The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

“Target Company” Head Captain Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability

“Vendor” Perfect Catering Group Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

“%” per cent

By Order of the Board

Easy Repay Finance & Investment Limited Siu Yeuk Hung Clara Chairman

Hong Kong, 24 March 2021

As at the date of this announcement, the board of directors of the Company comprises Ms. Siu Yeuk Hung, Clara and Mr. Law Ka Kei as executive directors; Mr. Lee King Fui, Mr. Ho Tak Yin and Mr. Lee Wing Lun as independent non-executive directors.

This announcement, for which the directors of the Company collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The directors of the Company, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement herein or this announcement misleading.

This announcement will remain on the “Latest Company Announcements” page of the website of the GEM at www.hkgem.com for at least seven days from the date of its posting and on the Company’s website at www.ecrepay.com.

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