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WT Group Holdings Limited Interim / Quarterly Report 2022

Nov 12, 2021

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C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S O F G E M O F T H E S T O C K EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED (THE "STOCK EXCHANGE")

GEM has been positioned as a market designed to accommodate small and mid-sized companies to which a higher investment risk may be attached than other companies listed on the Stock Exchange. Prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of investing in such companies and should make the decision to invest only after due and careful consideration.

Given the companies listed on GEM are generally small and mid-sized companies, there is a risk that securities traded on GEM may be more susceptible to high market volatility than securities traded on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange and no assurance is given that there will be a liquid market in the securities traded on GEM.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and the Stock Exchange take no responsibility for the contents of this report, 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 report.

This report, for which the directors (the "Directors") of WT Group Holdings Limited (the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of the Stock Exchange (the "GEM Listing Rules") for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquires, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the information contained in this report 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 report misleading.

This report is prepared in English language and translated into Chinese. In the event of any inconsistencies between the Chinese and the English version, the latter shall prevail.

CORPORATE INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Directors:

Mr. Kam Kin Bun (Chairman) Mr. Kung Cheung Fai Patrick Ms. Wong Mei Chun (appointed on 28 July 2021)

Independent Non-executive Directors:

Ms. Chan Sin Wa Carrie (appointed on 28 July 2021) Mr. Leung Chi Hung Mr. Yu Tat Chi Michael (appointed on 20 September 2021) Ms. Wong Lai Na (resigned on 28 July 2021) Ms. Yen Kwun Wing (resigned on 28 July 2021)

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Mr. Leung Chi Hung (Chairman) Ms. Chan Sin Wa Carrie (appointed on 28 July 2021) Mr. Yu Tat Chi Michael (appointed on 20 September 2021) Ms. Wong Lai Na (resigned on 28 July 2021) Ms. Yen Kwun Wing (resigned on 28 July 2021)

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Ms. Chan Sin Wa Carrie (Chairman) (appointed on 28 July 2021) Mr. Kam Kin Bun (appointed on 28 July 2021) Mr. Leung Chi Hung Mr. Yu Tat Chi Michael (appointed on 20 September 2021) Ms. Wong Lai Na (resigned on 28 July 2021) Ms. Yen Kwun Wing (resigned on 28 July 2021)

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

Ms. Chan Sin Wa Carrie (Chairman) (appointed on 28 July 2021) Mr. Kam Kin Bun (appointed on 28 July 2021) Mr. Leung Chi Hung Mr. Yu Tat Chi Michael (appointed on 20 September 2021) Ms. Wong Lai Na (resigned on 28 July 2021) Ms. Yen Kwun Wing (resigned on 28 July 2021)

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Mr. Kam Kin Bun

COMPANY SECRETARY

Mr. Lee Wai Chi

AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES

Mr. Kam Kin Bun Mr. Lee Wai Chi

REGISTERED OFFICE

Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive P.O. Box 2681 Grand Cayman KY1-1111 Cayman Islands

HEAD OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN HONG KONG

Flat A, 6/F, Evernew Commercial Centre 33 Pine Street, Tai Kok Tsui Kowloon, Hong Kong

PRINCIPAL SHARE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER OFFICE IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

Conyers Trust Company (Cayman) Limited Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive P.O. Box 2681 Grand Cayman KY1-1111 Cayman Islands

BRANCH SHARE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER OFFICE IN HONG KONG

Union Registrars Limited Suites 3301–04, 33/F. Two Chinachem Exchange Square 338 King's Road North Point Hong Kong

PRINCIPAL BANKERS

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

AUDITORS

HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Limited Certified Public Accountants

STOCK CODE 8422

COMPANY'S WEBSITE

http://www.wtgholdings.com

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company is pleased to announce the unaudited condensed consolidated results of the Group for the three months ended 30 September 2021, together with the comparative unaudited figures for the corresponding period in 2020 as follows:

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the three months ended 30 September 2021

Three months ended
30 September
Notes 2021
HK\$'000
(Unaudited)
2020
HK\$'000
(Unaudited)
Revenue
Cost of Services
3 17,878
(16,521)
8,255
(7,118)
Gross profit
Other income
Administrative expenses
Finance costs
1,357

(1,852)
(9)
1,137
309
(2,321)
(5)
Loss before income tax
Income tax (expense)/credit
4 (504)
(59)
(880)
1
Loss and total comprehensive
loss for the period attributable to
owners of the Company
(563) (879)
Loss per share
Basic and diluted (in HK cents)
5 (0.06) (0.09)

FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT 2021/2022 5

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the three months ended 30 September 2021

Attributable to owners of the Company
Share
capital
HK\$'000
Share
premium
HK\$'000
Other
reserve
HK\$'000
Retained
earnings/
(Accumulated
losses)
HK\$'000
Total
HK\$'000
At 1 July 2020 10,000 36,855 10,100 7,886 64,841
Comprehensive loss:
Loss and total comprehensive loss
for the period (879) (879)
At 30 September 2020
(Unaudited) 10,000 36,855 10,100 7,007 63,962
At 1 July 2021 10,000 36,855 10,100 490 57,445
Comprehensive loss:
Loss and total comprehensive
loss for the period (563) (563)
At 30 September 2021
(Unaudited) 10,000 36,855 10,100 (73) 56,882

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 11 July 2017 as an exempted company with limited liability under the Companies Law (Cap. 22, Law 3 of 1961 as consolidated and revised) of the Cayman Islands. The address of the Company's registered office is Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive, P. O. Box 2681, Grand Cayman KY1-1111, Cayman Islands and its principal place of business in Hong Kong is Flat A, 6/F, Evernew Commercial Centre, 33 Pine Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Before 21 July 2021, the Company's immediate and ultimate holding company is Talent Gain Ventures Limited ("Talent Gain"), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") and Talent Gain does not hold any shares of the Company after 21 July 2021.

The Company is an investment holding company. The Group is principally engaged in the business of specialised works and general building works in Hong Kong.

The shares of the Company (the "Shares") were listed on GEM of the Stock Exchange on 28 December 2017.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars ("HK\$") and all values are rounded to the nearest thousands (HK\$'000), unless otherwise stated.

The condensed consolidated financial statements have not been audited by the Company's auditor, but has been reviewed by the audit committee of the Company.

2 BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended 30 September 2021 have been prepared in accordance with the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards ("HKFRSs") issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("HKICPA") and the applicable disclosure requirements of chapter 18 of the GEM Listing Rules. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information and disclosures as required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021, which have been prepared in accordance with the HKFRSs issued by the HKICPA, as set out in the latest annual report.

The accounting policies that have been used in the preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 except for the adoption of the new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations issued by the HKICPA mandatory for the annual periods beginning on 1 July 2021.

The Group has adopted and applied the new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations that have been issued and effective for the accounting periods beginning on 1 July 2021.

The adoption of the new standards, amendment to standards and interpretations did not have material impact on the Group's financial positions and results of operations.

For those new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations which have been issued but are not yet effective and have not been early adopted, the Group is in the process of assessing their impact on the Group's results and financial position.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with HKFRSs requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

3 REVENUE

Three months ended
30 September
2021
HK\$'000
(Unaudited)
2020
HK\$'000
(Unaudited)
Revenue:
Contract Revenue
17,878 8,225

4 INCOME TAX (EXPENSE)/CREDIT

Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 16.5% on the assessable profit for the three months ended 30 September 2021 (2020: nil).

On 21 March 2018, the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No. 7) Bill 2017 (the "Bill") which introduces the two-tiered profits tax rates regime. The Bill was signed into law on 28 March 2018 and was gazette on the following day.

Under the two-tiered profits tax rates regime, the first HK\$2,000,000 of profits of qualifying corporations will be taxed at 8.25%, and profits above HK\$2,000,000 will be taxed at 16.5%.

No overseas profits tax has been calculated for entities of the Group that are incorporated in the BVI or the Cayman Islands as they are exempted from tax (2020: same).

The amount of income tax (expense)/credit charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income represents:

Three months ended
30 September
2021
HK\$'000
(Unaudited)
2020
HK\$'000
(Unaudited)
Current income tax
— Hong Kong profits tax
Deferred income tax
(59)

1
Income tax (expense)/credit (59) 1

5 LOSS PER SHARE

(a) Basic

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the respective periods.

Three months ended
30 September
2021
(Unaudited)
2020
(Unaudited)
Loss attributable to owners of the Company (in HK\$'000)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of
(563) (879)
basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousand) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Loss per share (in HK cents) (0.06) (0.09)

(b) Diluted

Diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share due to the absence of dilutive potential ordinary shares during the respective periods.

6 DIVIDENDS

The Board do not recommend the payment of dividend for the three months ended 30 September 2021 (2020: nil).

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS BUSINESS REVIEW AND OUTLOOK

The Group is principally engaged in the provision of specialised works and general building works as a contractor in Hong Kong, through its operating subsidiaries. The Group undertakes specialised works including foundation and site formation works, demolition works and ground investigation field works. The Group also undertakes general building works including superstructure building works, slope maintenance works, hoarding works, alteration and addition works and other miscellaneous construction works.

For the three months ended 30 September 2021, the Group recorded a net loss of approximately HK\$0.6 million as compared to net loss of approximately HK\$0.9 million for the corresponding period in 2020. The decrease in net loss was mainly attributable to the increase in revenue and gross profit due to the increase in the number of construction projects undertaken by the Group during the three months ended 30 September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2020.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Revenue

For the three months ended 30 September 2020 and 2021, the Group generated total revenue of approximately HK\$8.3 million and HK\$17.9 million, respectively. The increase in revenue was mainly attributable to the increase in the number of construction projects undertaken by the Group during the three months ended 30 September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2020.

Gross profit and gross profit margin

For the three months ended 30 September 2020 and 2021, the Group recorded gross profit of approximately HK\$1.1 million and HK\$1.4 million, respectively and the gross profit margin of the Group was approximately 13.8% and 7.6% for the respective periods. Increase of the gross profit for the three months ended 30 September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2020 was mainly attributable to the increase in the number of construction projects undertaken by the Group during the three months ended 30 September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2020.

Administrative expenses

Our administrative expenses mainly consist of employee benefits expenses including Director's emoluments, audit fees and other professional fees. Our administrative expenses amounted to approximately HK\$2.3 million and HK\$1.9 million for the three months ended 30 September 2020 and 2021, respectively. There was no significant change of the administrative expenses for the three months ended 30 September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2020.

FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT 2021/2022 9

Loss and total comprehensive loss for the three months ended 30 September 2021 attributable to owners of the Company

Loss and total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company and loss and total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the Company for the three months ended 30 September 2020 and 2021 and amounted to approximately HK\$0.9 million and HK\$0.6 million, respectively. The decrease in net loss for the three months ended 30 September 2021 as compared to the corresponding period in 2020 was mainly attributable to the increase in revenue and gross profit due to the increase in the number of construction projects undertaken by the Group during the three months ended 30 September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2020.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

The Group expects the business environment continues to be challenging and competitive. Given the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19"), the uncertainties in the execution of the construction projects increase the overall operational risks of the Group.

Despite the challenges ahead, since the government of Hong Kong recently announced plans to develop the northern part of Hong Kong for housing and technology development, the Group is optimistic in the long term and believes opportunities always exist in the construction market.

Based on the projects on hand, it is expected that the Group would record an obvious growth in revenue in the coming quarter. The Board will continue to exercise due care in pursuing business development so as to strike a balance between various business risks and opportunities. With the experienced and professional management team, established relationship with the customers and suppliers as well as the Group's commitment to maintain high safety and working standard, the Board are of the view that the Group is well-positioned to capture further business opportunities by focusing on the foundation and site formation works and superstructure building works projects. The Group will continue to pursue its business objectives and strategies: (i) expanding the market share and compete for more foundation and site formation projects, and superstructure building works projects and (ii) adherence to prudent financial management to ensure sustainable growth and capital sufficiency. While the Group is closely monitoring the latest development of COVID-19 and its impact on the industry and the economy of Hong Kong, it would adjust its strategies from time to time when necessary.

Bearing in mind the associated risks and in order to maximise the returns to the Shareholders, the Board may also consider other investment opportunities to broaden the sources of income of the Group.

DISPOSAL OF SHARES BY A CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER

Talent Gain Ventures Limited ("Talent Gain"), a controlling shareholder of the Company, that on 21 July 2021, it had voluntarily disposed (the "Disposal") of 576,600,000 shares of the Company (the "Sale Share(s)") on open market, representing approximately 57.66% of the total issued shares of the Company. Talent Gain has informed the Company that, to its best knowledge, the purchaser(s) of the Sale Shares are third parties independent of and not connected with the Company (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules). Talent Gain is owned by 34% by Mr. Kung Cheung Fai Patrick (being an executive director of the Company), 33% by Mr. Yip Shiu Ching (deceased) and 33% by Mr. Kam Kin Bun (being an executive director of the Company). Talent Gain does not hold any shares of the Company immediately after the Disposal.

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

A. DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS IN THE SHARES, THE UNDERLYING SHARES OR DEBENTURES

As at 30 September 2021, none of the Directors nor chief executives of the Company has registered an interest or short position in the Shares, underlying Shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) (i) which were required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which were taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO); or (ii) which were required, pursuant to Section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register referred to therein; or (iii) which were required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Rules 5.46 to 5.67 of the GEM Listing Rules.

B. SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' AND OTHER PERSONS' INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS IN THE SHARES OR UNDERLYING SHARES

So far as the Directors are aware, as at 30 September 2021, the following persons (other than the Directors or chief executives of the Company) or corporations had interests or short positions in the Shares or underlying Shares which were recorded in register required to be kept by the Company under Section 336 of the SFO, or to be disclosed under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO:

Name of Shareholders Nature of interest Number of the
Shares held/
interested in
Percentage of
total issued
share capital
of the Company
China Silver Asset Investment manager 161,320,000 16.13%
Management Limited
CS Asia Opportunities
Master Fund
Beneficial owner 161,320,000 16.13%

Save as disclosed above, as at 30 September 2021, the Directors were not aware any person or corporations who were substantial shareholders of the Company and had any interest or a short position in the Shares or underlying Shares which were recorded in register required to be kept by the Company under Section 336 of the SFO, or to be disclosed under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO.

COMPETING INTERESTS

The Directors are not aware of any business or interest of the Directors nor the controlling Shareholders nor any of their respective close associates (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules) that compete or may compete, directly or indirectly, with the business of the Group or any other conflicts of interest which any such person has or may have with the Group during the three months ended 30 September 2021 and up to the date of this report.

P U R C H A S E , S A L E S O R R E D E M P T I O N O F T H E COMPANY'S LISTED SECURITIES

Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has purchased, sold or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities during the three months ended 30 September 2021.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE

The Board is responsible for performing the corporate governance duties in the Corporate Governance Code (the "CG Code") as set out in Appendix 15 of the GEM Listing Rules. The Board reviewed the Company's corporate governance policies and practices, training and continuous professional development of Directors and senior management, the Company's policies and practices on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and the Company's compliance with the CG code and disclosure. During the three months ended 30 September 2021 and up to the date of this report, to the best knowledge of the Board, except for the following, the Company has complied with all the applicable code provisions set out in the CG Code:

The principle of code provision A.2.1 of the CG Code stipulates that there should be a clear division of the management of the Board and the day-to-day management of the business. The Group has not appointed the chief executive officer. However, the management of the Board and the day-to-day management of the business are primarily performed by Mr. Kam Kin Bun. The Group is of the view that there is a deviation from code provision A.2.1 of the CG Code. In view of Mr. Kam has been operating and managing Wai Tat Foundation & Engineering Limited, the Group's operating subsidiary, since 2004, the Board believes that it is in the best interest of the Group to have Mr. Kam taking up both roles for effective management and business development.

Therefore, the Directors consider that the deviation from code provision A.2.1 of the CG Code is appropriate in such circumstance. The Board believes that the balance of power and authority is ensured by the operations of the Board which comprises experienced and competent individuals, with three of them being independent non-executive Directors.

DIRECTORS' SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The Company has adopted Rules 5.48 to 5.67 of the GEM Listing Rules as its own code of conduct regarding Directors' securities transactions. Having made specific enquiry of all Directors, all Directors confirmed that they had complied with the required standard of dealings and the code of conduct concerning securities transactions by the Directors during the three months ended 30 September 2021.

DIVIDEND

The Board does not recommend the payment of dividend for the three months ended 30 September 2021 (2020: nil).

SHARE OPTION SCHEME

A share option scheme was adopted pursuant to a resolution passed by the Company's then Shareholders on 1 December 2017 (the "Share Option Scheme"). No share option was granted, lapsed, exercised or cancelled by the Company under the Share Option Scheme during the three months ended 30 September 2021 and there was no outstanding share option as at 30 September 2021.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

As of the date of this report, save as disclosed in this report, the Board is not aware of any significant events after the reporting period that requires disclosure.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The audit committee of the Group (the "Audit Committee") was established with written terms of reference in compliance with Rules 5.28 and 5.29 of the GEM Listing Rules and code provision C.3.3 and C.3.7 of the CG Code. The Audit Committee comprises three independent non-executive Directors and is chaired by Mr. Leung Chi Hung. The other members are Ms. Chan Sin Wa Carrie and Mr. Yu Tat Chi Michael. The written terms of reference of the Audit Committee are posted on the websites of the Stock Exchange and the Company.

The primary duties of the Audit Committee are mainly to review the financial information and reporting process, internal control procedures and risk management system, audit plan and relationship with external auditors and arrangements to enable employees of the Company to raise, in confidence, concerns about possible improprieties in financial reporting, internal control or other matters of the Company.

The Company has complied with Rule 5.28 of the GEM Listing Rules in that at least one of the members of the Audit Committee (which must comprise a minimum of three members and must be chaired by an independent non-executive Director) is an independent non-executive Director who possesses appropriate professional qualifications or accounting related financial management expertise.

The Group's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended 30 September 2021 and this report have been reviewed by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is of the opinion that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group for the three months ended 30 September 2021 comply with applicable accounting standards and this quarterly report has been prepared in compliance with the requirements under the GEM Listing Rules and that adequate disclosures have been made.

By Order of the Board WT Group Holdings Limited Kam Kin Bun Chairman and executive Director

Hong Kong, 12 November 2021

As at the date of this report, the executive Directors are Mr. Kam Kin Bun (Chairman), Mr. Kung Cheung Fai Patrick and Ms. Wong Mei Chun; and the independent non-executive Directors are Ms. Chan Sin Wa Carrie, Mr. Leung Chi Hung and Mr. Yu Tat Chi Michael.

This report will remain on the "Latest Company Announcements" page of the GEM website at www.hkgem.com for at least 7 days from the date of its publication and on the Company's website at www.wtgholdings.com.