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ZO Future Group — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2007
Nov 1, 2007
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult your licensed securities dealer, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Grandtop International Holdings Limited (the “Company”), you should at once hand this circular together with the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, licensed securities dealer or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this circular, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular.
GRANDTOP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 泓 鋒 國 際 控 股 有 限 公 司 [*] (incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 02309)
VERY SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION
Financial adviser to Grandtop International Holdings Limited
KINGSTON CORPORATE FINANCE LIMITED
A notice convening an extraordinary general meeting of the Company to be held at JW Marriott Ballroom (Aberdeen), Level 3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong on Friday, 23 November 2007 at 9:30 a.m. is set out on pages 156 to 157 of this circular. Whether or not you are able to attend and/or vote at the meeting, you are requested to complete the accompanying form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return it to the Company’s branch share registrar in Hong Kong, Tricor Tengis Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not later than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting at the meeting or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.
- For identification purpose only
2 November 2007
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| Letter from the Board | |
| Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| The Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Undertaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5 |
| Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5 |
| Birmingham City Plc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Reasons for the Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Management discussion and analysis of the performance | |
| of Birmingham City Plc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Financial and trading prospects of the Enlarged Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 9 |
| Financial effects of the Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 9 |
| Listing Rules implications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 10 |
| EGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 11 |
| Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 11 |
| Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 11 |
| Appendix I — Financial information on the Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
12 |
| Appendix II — Accountants’ report on Birmingham City Plc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
68 |
| Appendix III — Financial information of GMF (a company proposed |
|
| to be acquired by the Group after the latest | |
| published audited accounts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 99 |
| Appendix IV — Unaudited pro forma financial information |
|
| of the Enlarged Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 127 |
| Appendix V — Property valuation on the Enlarged Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
138 |
| Appendix VI — General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
147 |
| Notice of the EGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 156 |
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DEFINITIONS
In this circular, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:
| “Acquisition” | the proposed acquisition of approximately 29.9% equity |
|---|---|
| interest in Birmingham City Plc.; | |
| “associates” | has the same meaning ascribed to it under the Listing |
| Rules; | |
| “BCP Group” | Birmingham City Plc. and its subsidiary from time to |
| time; | |
| “Board” | the board of directors of the Company; |
| “Company” | Grandtop International Holdings Limited, a company |
| incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability, | |
| the Shares of which are listed on the Stock Exchange; | |
| “Completion” | completion of the Acquisition; |
| “connected persons” | has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Listing Rules; |
| “Directors” | directors of the Company; |
| “EGM” | the extraordinary general meeting of the Company to be |
| convened and held for the Independent Shareholders to | |
| consider and if thought fit, approve and ratify the MOU | |
| and the Acquisition; | |
| “Enlarged Group” | the Group as enlarged by the Completion (and the |
| completion of the GMF Acquisition, as the case may | |
| be); | |
| “GMF” | Guangzhou Yuexiu Music Factory Entertainment |
| Ballroom廣州市越秀區音樂工廠娛樂歌舞廳, a | |
| domestic limited liability company established in the | |
| PRC; | |
| “GMF Acquisition” | the proposed acquisition of a 51% equity interest in GMF, |
| which was approved by the Shareholders on 10 September | |
| 2007 and its completion is subject to certain conditions | |
| as at the Latest Practicable Date. Details of the transaction | |
| are set out in the Company’s circular dated 23 August | |
| 2007; | |
| “Group” | the Company and its subsidiaries; |
| “Hong Kong” | the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the |
| PRC; | |
| “Independent Shareholders” | Shareholders other than Mr. Yeung and his associates |
| and those who are required to abstain from voting for | |
| the approval of the Acquisition under the Listing Rules | |
| and their respective associates (if any); | |
| “Independent Third Party” | person who himself is, and (in the case of corporate |
| entity) its ultimate beneficial owners are, to the best of | |
| the Directors’ knowledge, information and belief, having | |
| made all reasonable enquiries, third parties who are | |
| independent of the Company and its connected persons; |
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DEFINITIONS
| “Latest Practicable Date” | 29 October 2007, being the latest practicable date prior |
|---|---|
| to the printing of this circular for ascertaining certain | |
| information contained herein; | |
| “Listing Rules” | the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the |
| Stock Exchange; | |
| “MOU” | the binding Memorandum of Understanding dated 27 June |
| 2007 entered into between the Company and the Vendors | |
| relating to the granting of the Right to the Company to | |
| acquire an equity interest in Birmingham City Plc.; | |
| “Mr. Yeung” | Mr. Yeung Ka Sing, Carson, a substantial and beneficial |
| shareholder and a director of the Company; | |
| “PRC” | the People’s Republic of China; |
| “Right” | the right to acquire in aggregate of approximately 29.9% |
| of the issued share capital in Birmingham City Plc. from | |
| the Vendors and/or their nominee exercisable on or before | |
| 5 p.m. (United Kingdom time) on 16 July 2007; | |
| “Sale Shares” | in aggregate 24,375,975 ordinary shares of 10 pence each |
| in the issued share capital of Birmingham City Plc; | |
| “SFO” | the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of |
| the Laws of Hong Kong), as amended from time to time; | |
| “Share(s)” | ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each in the share capital of |
| the Company; | |
| “Shareholder(s)” | holder(s) of the Shares; |
| “Stock Exchange” | The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited; |
| “Vendors” | collectively Mr. David Sullivan, Mr. David Gold, Mr. |
| Ralph Gold, Ms. Karren Brady and Mr. Roger Bannister, | |
| all Independent Third Parties; | |
| “HK$” | Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong; |
| “RMB” | Renminbi, the lawful currency of the PRC; |
| “£” | pound sterling, the lawful currency of the United |
| Kingdom; | |
| “%” | per cent. |
(In this circular the exchange rate of £1 to HK$15.86 is used. However, it does not constitute a representation that any amount has been or may be exchanged at this or another rates or at all.)
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
GRANDTOP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 泓 鋒 國 際 控 股 有 限 公 司 [*]
(incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 02309)
Executive Directors:
Mr. Yeung Ka Sing, Carson Mr. Hui Ho Luek, Vico Mr. Steven McManaman
Mr. Lee Yiu Tung Mr. Ip Wing Lun Ms. Wong Po Ling, Pauline Ms. Bessie Siu
Non-executive Director:
Mr. Christian Lali Karembeu
Independent Non-executive Directors:
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:
Unit 3008, 30th Floor West Tower, Shun Tak Centre 168-200 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong
Mr. Chang Kin Man Mr. Zhou Han Ping Mr. Yip Man Ki Mr. Yau Yan Ming, Raymond
2 November 2007
To the Shareholders
Dear Sir or Madam,
VERY SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION
INTRODUCTION
On 29 June 2007, the Board announced that the Company had, on 27 June 2007, entered into the MOU with the Vendors whereby the Vendors have granted the Company the right to purchase an aggregate of approximately 29.9% of the issued capital of Birmingham City Plc. from them or their nominees for an aggregate price of £14,950,029 (equivalent to approximately HK$237,107,000).
Upon exercise of the Right, the Acquisition would constitute a very substantial acquisition for the Company under the Listing Rules and would therefore be subject to the approval of the Independent Shareholders at the EGM.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
On 16 July 2007, the Board announced that the Company had conducted its due diligence exercise on Birmingham City Plc. and was satisfied with its results and had therefore exercised the Right on 16 July 2007.
The purpose of this circular is to give you, among other things, (i) further details of the Acquisition; (ii) other disclosures in connection with the Acquisition required pursuant to the Listing Rules in respect of a very substantial acquisition; and (iii) the notice of the EGM.
THE RIGHT
Date : 27 June 2007 Parties : Grantors : Mr. David Sullivan, Mr. David Gold, Mr. Ralph Gold, Ms. Karren Brady and Mr. Roger Bannister Grantee : The Company
To the best of the Directors’ knowledge, information and belief having made all reasonable enquiries, the Vendors are Independent Third Parties.
Assets to be acquired under the Right:
In aggregate 24,375,975 ordinary shares of 10 pence each (as to 12,075,863 from Mr. David Gold and Mr. Ralph Gold’s nominee shareholders, 12,075,863 from Mr. David Sullivan’s nominee shareholder, 186,875 from Ms. Karren Brady and 37,374 from Mr. Roger Bannister) in the issued share capital of Birmingham City Plc., representing approximately 29.9% of its entire issued share capital.
Consideration:
The consideration for the Right is £1,009,200 (equivalent to approximately HK$16,006,000) (as to £500,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$7,930,000) to the nominee of Mr. David Sullivan, as to £500,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$7,930,000) to the nominee of Mr. Ralph Gold and Mr. David Gold, as to £7,667 (equivalent to approximately HK$121,600) to Ms. Karren Brady and as to £1,533 (equivalent to approximately HK$24,300) to Mr. Roger Bannister) and has been paid by the Company upon the signing of the MOU. The consideration for the Right and the Acquisition in aggregate is £14,950,029 (equivalent to approximately HK$237,107,000) (representing approximately 61.331 pence per share in Birmingham City Plc. (equivalent to approximately HK$9.73 per share)). This represents approximately a 36.30% premium to the closing price of 45.0 pence per share on 27 June 2007 of Birmingham City Plc. Upon exercising the Right, the balance consideration paid to the Vendors is £13,940,829 (equivalent to approximately HK$221,102,000) (as to £6,906,244 (equivalent to approximately HK$109,533,000) to the nominee of Mr. David Sullivan, as to £6,906,244 (equivalent to approximately HK$109,533,000) to the nominee of Mr. Ralph Gold and Mr. David Gold, as to £107,449 (equivalent to approximately HK$1,704,000) to Ms. Karren Brady and as to £20,892 (equivalent to approximately HK$331,300) to Mr. Roger Bannister). The consideration was satisfied in cash by an advance from Mr. Yeung and internal resources of the Company including the net proceeds from the open offer and placing of new Shares of the Company as announced in the Company’s announcements dated 23 April 2007 and 20 June 2007 respectively.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
The consideration was determined after commercial negotiations on an arm’s length basis, by reference to a price to earnings ratio of 20 times and the fact that Birmingham City Football Club has been promoted to the Premier League for the 2007-2008 year which translates into higher television revenue, gate receipts, sales and sponsorship.
UNDERTAKING
The Acquisition was introduced to the Company by Mr. Yeung. Mr. Yeung has undertaken to the Company that in the event that the Acquisition is not approved by Independent Shareholders at the EGM and/or the Company is unable to obtain third party financing for the Acquisition, he will personally purchase the Sale Shares from the Company and indemnify the Company for all costs incurred by it as a result (including the repayment of the £1,009,200 amount paid upon the signing of the MOU). The Company has no binding commitment that it must transfer the Sale Shares to Mr. Yeung in the event of failure to obtain Shareholders’ approval for the Sale Shares although Mr. Yeung must purchase the Sale Shares if the Company puts the Sale Shares to him for purchase. In the event that the Sale Shares are transferred to Mr. Yeung, a further announcement will be made and the Company will comply with the relevant requirements of the Listing Rules.
Furthermore, Mr. Yeung has agreed to grant the Company an interest-free, security-free bridging loan in the amount of up to HK$250,000,000 for a period of 6 months in order that the Company can proceed with the Acquisition. This is an exempt connected transaction for the Company pursuant to Rule 14A.65(4) of the Listing Rules.
The Company had conducted a due diligence investigation including but not limited to the assets, liabilities, financial condition, contracts, operations, books, records, commitments, business and prospects of Birmingham City Plc and its subsidiaries and was satisfied with its results and had therefore exercised the Right on 16 July 2007.
COMPLETION
Upon exercising the Right, Completion took place immediately. The Acquisition will be subject to Shareholders’s approval (other than those (if any) who are required to abstain from voting under the Listing Rules) at a general meeting of the Company to approve and ratify the Company’s entry into the MOU, the Acquisition and the performance of the transactions contemplated thereunder.
Completion had taken place upon the exercise of the Right on 16 July 2007. Given the tight timeframe for Completion imposed on the Company by the Vendors and the arrangements to safeguard the Company and its Shareholders in the event that Independent Shareholders’ approval cannot be obtained for the Acquisition, as detailed in the section headed “Undertaking” above, the Company believes it is in the best interest that the Company proceed directly to Completion upon exercise of the Right and prior to the EGM.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
BIRMINGHAM CITY PLC.
Birmingham City Plc. is a company whose shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange and is engaged in the activity of a premier football league club.
According to the audited financial information of the BCP Group prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the BCP Group recorded (i) a turnover of approximately £42,706,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$677,317,000) and £40,117,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$636,256,000) for the years ended 31 August 2005 and 31 August 2006 respectively; (ii) a net profit before tax of approximately £2,694,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$42,727,000) and £1,464,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$23,219,000) for the years ended 31 August 2005 and 31 August 2006 respectively and (iii) the net profit after tax of approximately £2,349,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$37,255,000) and £932,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$14,782,000) for the years ended 31 August 2005 and 31 August 2006 respectively. The net asset value of the BCP Group amounted to approximately £11,293,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$179,107,000) and £12,225,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$193,889,000) respectively as at 31 August 2005 and 31 August 2006 respectively.
There are adjustments between the financial information prepared under the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Principles set out in the Company’s announcement dated 29 June 2007 and that prepared under the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards for the compliance of the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards set out in this circular. The adjustments are mainly made to adjust for (i) understatement of intangible assets as at each balance sheet date of the relevant periods; and (ii) corresponding understatement of amortisation for each of the relevant periods. Details of the accountants’ report on the BCP Group are set out in Appendix II to this circular.
REASONS FOR THE ACQUISITION
The Group is principally engaged in the business of (i) apparel sourcing, (ii) apparel trading, and (iii) sale support services. This business has been competitive and demanding and the Board believes that the Acquisition is a good opportunity to diversify the Group’s business and to look for additional income sources. Furthermore, following Completion, it is contemplated that the Group could supply and source apparel, accessories and related products for Birmingham Football Club.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF BIRMINGHAM CITY PLC.
The following discussion and analysis of the financial conditions and results of operations for each of the three financial years ended 31 August 2006 and the nine months ended 31 May 2007 are prepared on the basis audited financial statements of the BCP Group as set out in Appendix II to this circular.
Result
The turnover of the BCP Group comprised (i) income from season and matchday tickets and corporate hospitality income; (ii) television and broadcasting income; and (iii) sponsorship income, merchandising, conference and banqueting and other sundry revenue. For each of the three years ended 31 August 2006 and the nine months ended 31 May 2007, the turnover of the BCP Group was approximately £45.3 million, £42.7 million, £40.1 million and £20.5 million respectively.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
The BCP Group recorded a net profit attributable to Shareholders of approximately £5.5 million, £2.3 million and £0.9 million respectively for each of the three years ended 31 August 2006 and incurred a net loss attributable to Shareholders of approximately £0.6 million for the nine months ended 31 May 2007. The drop of net profit of the BCP Group during the three years ended 31 August 2006 and the nine months ended 31 May 2007 was a direct result of the low position in the Premier Football League Club for the football season from 2004/ 2005 to 2005/2006 and becoming a member of the Championship Football League Club for the season 2006/2007.
Liquidity, Financial Resources and Funding
As at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, the adjusted net current assets/ (liabilities) position of the BCP Group amounted to approximately £(0.1 million), £4.5 million, £(0.5 million) and £(10.2 million) respectively, which comprise the net current liabilities of the BCP Group of approximately £19.6 million, £15.1 million , £11.3 million and £14.3 million respectively, after deducting the aggregate amount of deferred income and deferred capital grants of approximately £19.5 million, £19.6 million, £10.8 million and £4.1 million respectively, which represented the amounts to be recognised as income in the next financial year, as at the respective balance sheet dates. Deferred income and deferred capital grants included under the current liabilities are the balances to be recognised as income in the forthcoming financial year and there are no cash outflow arising from deferred income and deferred capital grants and therefore they are added back in the net current liabilities of the BCP Group for the purpose of liquidity analysis. There are only marginal adjusted net current liabilities as at 31 August 2004 and 2006. The adjusted net current liabilities greatly increased from approximately £0.5 million as at 31 August 2006 to approximately £10.2 million as at 31 May 2007 mainly because there was much less receipt from operations of the BCP Group during May of each year due to the seasonal factor of the football industry in the United Kingdom.
As at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, the BCP Group had cash reserves of approximately £8.8 million, £6.4 million, £4.3 million and £0.1 million respectively.
The gearing ratio of the BCP Group, derived by dividing the aggregate of bank borrowings by the amount of shareholders’ equity, as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, was 4.9%, 3.5%, 3.2% and 31.4% respectively. The current ratio of the BCP Group, represented by a ratio between current assets over current liabilities, as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, was 45.9%, 55.5%, 58.8% and 51.2% respectively.
The BCP Group generally finances its operation by internal resources and external facilities and/or borrowings.
Share Capital
The authorized share capital of BCP as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 was £12 million, £12 million, £12 million and £12 million respectively and the issued and fully paid share capital of BCP as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 was £8 million, £8.075 million, £8.075 million and £8.075 million respectively.
Foreign Exchange Exposure
As at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, substantially all of the monetary assets of the BCP Group was comprised of cash and bank balances and trade and other receivables, which were denominated in pound sterling, hence exchange risk of the BCP Group is minimal. In addition, the BCP Group did not have any foreign currency investment which has been hedged by currency borrowings and other hedging instruments.
The BCP Group has no significant exposure in its trading operations to the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Capital Commitment and Charge on Assets
There was no material capital commitment for the BCP Group as at 31 August 2004 and 2005. As at 31 August 2006 and 31 May 2007, the BCP Group had capital commitments of approximately £0.7 million and £0.05 million respectively. The BCP Group has pledged freehold properties at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 to secure bank loan facility granted to the BCP Group.
Contingent Liabilities
Under the terms of certain contracts with other football clubs in respect of player transfers, additional amounts would become payable if certain specific performance conditions are met. The maximum that could be payable and not provided for in the Financial Information in respect of transfers as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 are approximately £2.4 million, £10.1 million, £2.1 million and £2.1 million respectively.
The maximum possible commitments in respect of signing-on fees and image rights due to players under contracts as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, which are payable on future dates specified in their contracts and not provided for in the Financial Information, amounted to approximately £5.0 million, £5.3 million, £3.3 million and £4.2 million respectively.
HM customs and excise has issued an assessment for repayment of approximately £Nil, £0.2 million, £0.6 million and £0.9 million of input VAT previously recovered which relates to payments made under the contractual arrangements between the BCP Group and certain football agents as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 respectively. HM Revenue & Customs is mainly responsible for collecting and administering taxes as well as paying tax credits and child benefits in the U.K. The BCP Group considers the VAT concerned has been properly recovered and, an appeal has been lodged against the assessment, consequently no provision has been made within these accounts.
Employee and Remuneration
The average number of employees including directors for the BCP Group for the three years ended 31 August 2006 and the nine months ended 31 May 2007 are approximately 134, 140, 150 and 135 in the UK respectively. The BCP group also employs temporary staff of approximately 362, 346, 376 and 389 on match for the three years ended 31 August 2006 and the nine months ended 31 May 2007 respectively. The total of staff costs for the three years ended 31 August 2006 and the nine months ended 31 May 2007 amounted to approximately £23.0 million, £27.4 million, £26.8 million and £14.8 million respectively. Employees are remunerated according to their performance and work experience.
Significant Investments, Material Acquisition and Disposal
So far as the Directors are aware, the BCP Group had no significant investments, acquisitions and/or disposals for the three years ended 31 August 2006 and the nine months ended 31 May 2007.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
FINANCIAL AND TRADING PROSPECTS OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
The Group is principally engaged in the business of (i) apparel sourcing, (ii) apparel trading, and (iii) sale support services. In view of both Hong Kong and Macau are experiencing an impressive economic growth, the purchasing power from customers is anticipated to increase in coming years. Although the Group’s apparel sourcing and apparel trading business faced a comprehensive challenge from local competitors, the Group will take every step to overcome the challenge by restructuring the cost structure as well as formulating new business plans to expand revenue by entering into trading of high margin apparel products in the future. The business of BCP’s football club has been competitive and demanding. The Board believes that the Acquisition is a good opportunity to diversify the Group’s business and to look for additional income sources. The Group will continue to explore and identify investment opportunities to add to the Group’s investment portfolio in order to enhance Shareholders’ value by its organic growth. Furthermore, following Completion, the Group will benefit from the supplying and sourcing of apparel, accessories and related products for Birmingham Football Club in the future.
As set out in the circular of the Company dated 23 August 2007, the Company is acquiring 51% equity interest in GMF which is principally engaged in operating café and bar as well as providing catering services in the PRC. The Board believes that the acquisition of GMF provides a good opportunity for the Group to diversify its business and to look for additional income sources. Following completion of the sale and purchase agreement for the above acquisition, it is contemplated that the café and restaurant chains will be operated in the PRC.
FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THE ACQUISITION
Set out in Appendix IV to this circular is the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group based on (i) the audited financial statements of the Group as at 31 March 2007 set out in Appendix I to this circular; (ii) the audited financial consolidated balance sheet of the BCP Group as at 31 May 2007 set out in Appendix II to this circular with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Pound sterling to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of £1: HK$15.86 and the audited balance sheet of GMF as at 30 June 2007 in Appendix III to this circular with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Renminbi to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of RMB1:HK$1.03; and (iii) the audited consolidated income statement and audited consolidated cash flow statement of the BCP Group for the year ended 31 August 2006 set out in Appendix II to this circular with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Pound sterling to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of £1: HK$15.86 and the audited income statement and audited cash flow statement of GMF for the year ended 31 December 2006 in Appendix III to this circular with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Renminbi to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of RMB1:HK$1.03, and taking into account certain adjustments to reflect the Acquisition and the GMF Acquisition.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Based on the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group as set out in Appendix IV to this circular, the respective pro forma total assets and total liabilities of the Enlarged Group following the Acquisition (without taking into account the GMF Acquisition) would increase by approximately HK$244 million and HK$141 million respectively. The respective unaudited pro forma net loss of the Enlarged Group following the Acquisition (without taking into account the GMF Acquisition) would decrease by approximately HK$4 million. The unaudited pro forma loss per share of the Group following the Acquisition (without taking into account the GMF Acquisition) would have been HK$0.010 based on 636,668,493 Shares comprising weighted average number of Shares of 329,468,493 in issue during the year ended 31 March 2007 and 307,200,000 Shares issued in an open offer and placing of Shares during the period from 1 April 2007 to the Latest Practicable Date as compared to HK$0.034 before the Acquisition and the GMF Acquisition.
Upon completion of the Acquisition, the BCP Group will be effectively beneficially owned as to approximately 29.9% by the Company. Accordingly, the BCP Group will be treated as an associate of the Company and the financial results of the BCP Group will be shared in the Group’s consolidated income statement under equity method of accounting after the completion of the Acquisition.
LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS
Upon exercise of the Right, the Acquisition would constitute a very substantial acquisition of the Company under the Listing Rules and as Mr. Yeung is deemed to have an interest different from other Shareholders as it is possible he may transact with the Company to purchase the Sale Shares in the event the Acquisition is not approved by the Independent Shareholders at the EGM or financing cannot be obtained, Mr. Yeung and his associates are required to be abstained from voting for the approval of the Acquisition at the EGM where voting will be conducted by way of poll. The Directors are not aware that any Shareholder (other than Mr. Yeung) has a material interest in the Acquisition which is different from the other Shareholders, therefore, save for Mr. Yeung, no Shareholder is required to abstain from voting in respect of the proposed ordinary resolution to approve and ratify the MOU and the Acquisition at the EGM.
So far as is known to the Directors, as at the Latest Practicable Date, there was (i) no voting trust or other agreement or arrangement or understanding entered into by or binding upon any Shareholders; and (ii) no obligation or entitlement of any Shareholders, whereby he/she/it has or may have temporarily or permanently passed control over the exercise of the voting rights in respect of his/her/its Shares to a third party, either generally or on a case-by-case basis.
So far as is known to the Directors, as at the Latest Practicable Date, there was no discrepancy between any Shareholder’s beneficial shareholding interest in the Company as disclosed in this circular and the number of Shares in respect of which it will control or will be entitled to exercise control over the voting rights at the EGM.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
EGM
Set out on pages 156 to 157 is a notice convening the EGM to be held at JW Marriott Ballroom (Aberdeen), Level 3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong on Friday, 23 November 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at which an ordinary resolution will be proposed to the Independent Shareholders to consider and, if thought fit, approve and ratify the MOU and the Acquisition by way of poll.
A form of proxy for use at the EGM is enclosed. Whether or not you are able to attend and/or vote at the EGM in person, you are requested to complete and return the form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon to the Company’s branch share registrar in Hong Kong, Tricor Tengis Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not later than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the EGM or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting at the EGM or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.
RECOMMENDATION
The Directors are of the opinion that the terms of the Acquisition are fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, the Directors recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote in favor of the ordinary resolution to be proposed at the EGM to approve and ratify the MOU and the Acquisition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your attention is drawn to the additional information set out in the Appendices to this circular.
By Order of the Board Grandtop International Holdings Limited Hui Ho Luek, Vico Executive Director
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APPENDIX I
1. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
The following information has been extracted from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for each of the three years ended 31 March 2007. HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng, being the Company’s auditors for the year ended 31 March 2006, has issued qualified opinion on the Group’s financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2006. Save for the above, the Company’s auditors, have not issued any qualified opinion or modified opinion on the Group’s financial statements for the three years ended 31 March 2007.
Consolidated Income Statement
For the year ended 31 March
| Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Other revenue Selling expenses Administrative expenses Impairment loss on trade receivables Impairment loss on goodwill Impairment loss on prepayments, deposits and other receivables Impairment loss on available-for-sale financial assets (Loss)/profit from operations Finance costs Gain/(loss) on disposal of a subsidiary (Loss)/profit before taxation Taxation (Loss)/profit for the year Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company Minority interests Dividend (Loss)/earnings per share for (loss)/profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company during the year Basic Diluted |
2007 HK$’000 42,813 (36,597) 6,216 3,683 (1,924) (16,745) (583) — — (1,320) (10,673) (48) (329) (11,050) — (11,050) (11,050) — (11,050) — (HK$0.034) N/A |
2006 HK$’000 48,428 (38,892) 9,536 431 (2,911) (19,413) (4,685) (5,524) (4,745) (33,245) (60,556) (149) 1,098 (59,607) (20,003) (79,610) (79,610) — (79,610) — (HK$0.249) N/A |
2005 HK’000 (Restated) 101,974 (73,674) 28,300 380 (4,636) (10,092) — — — — 13,952 (193) (2,585) 11,174 (1,293) 9,881 2,160 7,721 9,881 — HK$0.007 N/A |
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APPENDIX I
Set out below are the qualified opinion for preparing the Group’s financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2006 issued by the Company’s auditors as extracted from the Company’s annual report 2006. Save for the qualified opinion referred below, the Company’s auditors have not issued any qualified or modified opinion on the Group’s financial statements for the three years ended 31 March 2007.
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Auditors’ report to the Shareholders of Grandtop International Holdings Limited
(incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
We have audited the financial statements on pages 25 to 75 which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong.
Respective Responsibilities of Directors and Auditors
The Company’s directors are responsible for the preparation of financial statements which give a true and fair view. In preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view it is fundamental that appropriate accounting policies are selected and applied consistently.
It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion, based on our audit, on those financial statements and to report our opinion solely to you, and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility towards or accept liability to any other person for the contents of this report.
Basis of Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgments made by the directors in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the Company’s and the Group’s circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.
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We planned our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. In forming our opinion, we have considered the adequacy of the disclosure made in note 2 to the financial statements which explains that the circumstances giving rise to the fundamental uncertainties relating to the net loss and net current liability position of the Group and possible obligation arising from tax liabilities (the “Tax Obligations”) imposed by the Inlands Revenue Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the “HKIRD”). These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, the validity of which depends upon the outcome of the Tax Obligations on the Group and upon the continuing financial support from the controlling shareholder of the Company. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that if the Group failed to obtain the necessary financial support from its controlling substantial shareholder. We have considered that appropriate disclosures have been made in the financial statements concerning this situation, but the evidence available to us was limited. In the absence of sufficient documentary evidence, we were unable to ascertain as to whether the assumption made by the directors of the Company in preparing the financial statements on a going concern basis, as set out in note 2 to the financial statements, are fair and reasonable. There were no other satisfactory audit procedures that we could adopt to satisfy ourselves as to the appropriateness of the going concern basis, which may have a consequential significant effect on the results for the year and its liquidity position as at 31 March 2006. These fundamental uncertainties relating to whether the going concern basis is appropriate is so extreme that we have disclaimed our opinion.
In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Qualified Opinion: Disclaimer on View Given by the Financial Statements
Because of the significance of the possible effect of the limitation in the evidence available to us relating to the matter referred to above, we are unable to form an opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group as at 31 March 2006 and of its loss and cash flows of the Group for the year then ended and as to whether the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
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In respect alone of the limitation on our work relating to the matter referred to above, we have not obtained all the information and explanation that we considered necessary for the purpose of our audit.
HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng
Chartered Accountants Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong, 26 July 2006
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2. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GROUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007.
The following are the audited consolidated accounts of the Group for the two years ended 31 March 2007 as extracted from the 2007 annual report of the Company.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
At 31 March 2007
| Note Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 7 Leasehold land 8 Available-for-sale financial assets 10 Current assets Inventories 11 Trade receivables 12 Prepayment, deposit and other receivables 13 Cash and cash equivalents Total assets Equity Capital and reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company Share capital 14 Reserves 15 Non-current liabilities Interest-bearing bank borrowings, secured 16 Deferred tax liabilities 17 Current liabilities Interest-bearing bank borrowings, secured 16 Trade and other payables 18 Amount due to a director 19 Tax payables Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Net (liabilities)/assets |
2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 4,594 12,103 720 5,757 — 2,695 5,314 20,555 3,656 8,951 5,613 5,392 1,835 4,038 6,757 2,488 17,861 20,869 23,175 41,424 3,840 3,200 (3,895) 51 (55) 3,251 — 5,689 167 167 167 5,856 — 261 3,066 3,345 — 8,261 19,997 20,450 23,063 32,317 23,230 38,173 23,175 41,424 (5,202) (11,448) 112 9,107 (55) 3,251 |
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Balance Sheet
At 31 March 2007
| Note Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 7 Interests in subsidiaries 9 Current assets Prepayments, deposits and other receivables 13 Cash and cash equivalents Total assets Equity Capital and reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company Share capital 14 Reserves 15 Current liabilities Amounts due to subsidiaries 9 Trade and other payables 18 Amount due to a director 19 Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Net assets |
2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 115 145 6,274 15,274 6,389 15,419 105 226 1,206 31 1,311 257 7,700 15,676 3,840 3,200 (3,326) 731 514 3,931 5,241 8,484 1,945 469 — 2,792 7,186 11,745 7,186 11,745 7,700 15,676 (5,875) (11,488) 514 3,931 514 3,931 |
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Consolidated Income Statement
For the year ended 31 March 2007
| Note Turnover 6 Cost of sales Gross profit Other revenue 6 Selling expenses Administrative expenses Impairment of goodwill Impairment loss on trade receivables Impairment loss on prepayments, deposits and other receivables Impairment loss on available-for-sale financial assets Loss from operations 20 Finance costs 22 (Loss)/gain on disposal of subsidiaries Loss before taxation Taxation 23 Loss for the year Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company Dividends 25 Loss per share for loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company during the year Basic 26 Diluted |
2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 42,813 48,428 (36,597) (38,892) 6,216 9,536 3,683 431 (1,924) (2,911) (16,745) (19,413) — (5,524) (583) (4,685) — (4,745) (1,320) (33,245) (10,673) (60,556) (48) (149) (329) 1,098 (11,050) (59,607) — (20,003) (11,050) (79,610) (11,050) (79,610) — — HK$0.034 HK$0.249 N/A N/A |
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 March 2007
Attributable to the equity holders of the Company
| At 1 April 2005 Disposal of a subsidiary Loss for the year At 31 March 2006 and at 1 April 2006 Placing of shares Share premium arising on placing of shares Loss for the year At 31 March 2007 |
Share capital HK$’000 3,200 — — |
Contributed Share surplus premium HK$’000 HK$’000 (85) 25,146 — — — — |
Retained profit/ (Accumulated Minority losses) Sub-total interests Total HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 54,600 82,861 2,262 85,123 — — (2,262) (2,262) (79,610) (79,610) — (79,610) (25,010) 3,251 — 3,251 — 640 — 640 — 7,104 — 7,104 (11,050) (11,050) — (11,050) (36,060) (55) — (55) |
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| 3,200 640 — — |
(85) 25,146 — — — 7,104 — — |
(25,010) 3,251 — — 640 — — 7,104 — (11,050) (11,050) — |
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| 3,840 | (85) 32,250 |
(36,060) (55) — |
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 31 March 2007
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Loss before taxation Adjustments for: Depreciation Amortisation of leasehold land Impairment of property, plant and equipment Provision on obsolete inventories Written back of provision on obsolete inventories Impairment loss on loan receivables Impairment loss on investment deposits Impairment of goodwill Impairment loss on available-for-sale financial assets Impairment loss on trade receivables Reversal of impairment loss on trade receivables Dividend income received from available-for-sale financial assets Loss/(gain) on disposal of subsidiaries Interest income Finance cost Operating cash flows before movements in working capital Decrease/(increase) in inventories Increase in trade receivables Decrease in prepayment, deposit and other receivables Decrease in trade and other payables Cash generated from/(used in) in operations Interest received Profits tax paid Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property, plant and equipment Dividend received from available-for-sales financial assets Cash effect on disposal of subsidiaries Net cash used in investing activities |
2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 (11,050) (59,607) 1,226 3,147 450 484 907 169 — 6,689 (2,597) — — 2,000 — 2,745 — 5,524 1,320 33,245 583 4,685 (3,659) — — (191) 329 (1,098) (24) (240) 48 149 (12,467) (2,299) 7,892 (4,337) (211) (1,108) 5,582 2,029 (279) (3,060) 517 (8,775) 24 240 (453) (727) 88 (9,262) (286) (723) — 191 105 174 (181) (358) |
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| FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from placing of shares Repayment of mortgage loan Advance from a director Repayment of advance from a director Finance costs Net cash generated from financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Bank balance and cash |
2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 7,744 — (46) (250) — 8,261 (3,288) — (48) (149) 4,362 7,862 4,269 (1,758) 2,488 4,246 6,757 2,488 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
31 March 2007
1. General
The Company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability and its shares are listed on Stock Exchange. The registered office of the Company is Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive P.O. Box 2681, Grand Cayman, KY1-1111, Cayman Islands. The principal place of business of the Company is located at Unit 3008, 30/F., West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong.
The principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are engaged in provision of apparel trading, apparel sourcing and sale support services.
In the opinion of the Directors, the holding company of the Company is Huge Gain Development Limited, which is incorporated in British Virgin Islands.
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand except when otherwise indicated.
2. Application of New and Revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards
In current year, the Group has applied, for the first time, a number of new Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”), amendments of Hong Kong Accounting Standards (“HKASs”) and interpretations (“INT”) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “new HKFRSs”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”), which are effective either for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 December 2005 or 1 January 2006 or 1 March 2006. The adoption of the new HKFRSs had no material effect on how the results and financial position for the current or prior accounting period have been prepared and presented. Accordingly, no prior period adjustment has been required.
The HKICPA has issued the following new standards, amendments and interpretations that are not yet effective for the year ended 31 March 2007 and which have not been adopted in these consolidated financial statements. The Group has considered the following new standards, amendments and interpretations but does not expect they will have a material effect on the results of operations and financial position of the Group.
HKAS 1 (Amendment) Capital Disclosures[1] HKFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures[1] HKFRS 8 Operating Segments[2] HK(IFRIC) — INT 8 Scope of HKFRS 2[3] HK(IFRIC) — INT 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives[4] HK(IFRIC) — INT 10 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment[5] HK(IFRIC) — INT 11 HKFRS 2 — Group and Treasury Share Transactions[6] HK (IFRIC) — INT 12 Service Concession Arrangement[7]
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Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2007. 2. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. 3. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 May 2006. 4. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 June 2006. 5. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 November 2006.
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Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 March 2007.
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Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008.
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3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
(a) Basis of preparation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with HKFRSs issued by HKICPA under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, which are carried at fair value. The consolidated financial statements also include applicable disclosures required by Listing Rules and by the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with HKFRSs requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the accounting policies of the Group. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements, are disclosed in Note 5 to the financial statements.
For the year ended 31 March 2007, the Group incurred a loss of HK$11,050,000 (2006: HK$79,610,000) and as of that date, the Group’s current liabilities exceed its current assets by approximately HK$5,202,000 (2006: HK$11,448,000). Notwithstanding the adverse financial position of the Group as at 31 March 2007, the Directors have prepared these financial statements on a going concern basis after considering the following future liquidity of the Group:
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(i) On 23 April 2007, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement to raise approximately HK$38,400,000, before expenses, by issuing 192,000,000 offer shares at a price of HK$0.20 per offer share by way of open offer, on the basis of one offer share for every two shares held. The open offer had been completed on 7 June 2007; and
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(ii) On 20 June 2007, the Company entered into a placing agreement to raise approximately HK$65,700,000, before expenses, by issuing 115,200,000 placing shares at a price of HK$0.57 each and completed on 11 July 2007.
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(iii) On 13 July 2007, the Company entered into the placing agreement with the placing agent pursuant to which the Company appointed the placing agent as sole and exclusive placing agent to procure not fewer than six placees to subscribe for up to 138,240,000 warrants, on a fully underwritten basis, at the issue price of HK$0.10 per warrant. The net proceeds of approximately HK$13,200,000 has been raised by the issuance of warrants.
(b) Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries made up to 31 March each year.
Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operation policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity.
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Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.
All significant inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
In the Company’s balance sheet the investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less provision for impairment losses. The results of subsidiaries are accounted by the Company on the basis of dividend received or receivables.
(c) Business combination
The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the purchase method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values, at the date of exchange, of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under HKFRS 3 Business Combinations are recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date.
Goodwill arising on acquisition is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised. If, after reassessment, the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities exceeds the cost of the business combination, the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
(d) Foreign currency translation
i. Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are presented in HK dollars, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.
ii. Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement.
Translation difference on non-monetary items are included in the fair value reserve in equity.
iii. Group companies
For the purposes of presenting the consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations are translated into the presentation current currency of the Group at the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date,
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and their income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for the year, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly during the period, in which case, the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are recognised as a separate component of equity (the translation reserve). Such exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which the foreign operation is disposed of.
(e) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
The cost of an asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Expenditure incurred after the property, plant and equipment have been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance, is normally charged to the income statement in the period in which it is incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditure has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of the property, plant and equipment, the expenditure is capitalised as an additional cost of that asset.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment, using the straight line method, over their estimated useful lives. The principal annual rates are as follows:
| Buildings | 2.5% |
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| Leasehold improvements | 20% |
| Office equipment | 20% |
| Furniture, fixtures | 20% |
| Motor vehicles | 20% |
The gain or loss arising from disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in the income statement.
(f) Leasehold land
Leasehold land represents prepaid lease payment made for leasehold land. Interest in leasehold land is stated at cost less subsequent accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. The cost of leasehold land is amortised on a straight-line basis over the unexpired lease terms.
(g) Financial assets
- i. Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realised within twelve months of the balance sheet date.
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ii. Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of trading the receivable. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than twelve months after the balance sheet date. These are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the balance sheet.
iii. Held-to-maturity investment
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Group’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. During the year, the Group did not hold any investments in this category.
iv. Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within twelve months of the balance sheet date.
Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade-date — the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Investments are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Availablefor-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ category are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of non-monetary securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised in equity. When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the income statement as gains or losses from investment securities.
The fair values of quoted investments are based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Group establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include the use of recent arm’s length transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer’s specific circumstances.
The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available for sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered in determining whether the securities are impaired. If any such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial
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assets, the cumulative loss — measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in the income statement — is removed from equity and recognised in the income statement. Impairment losses recognised in the income statement on equity instruments are not reversed through the income statement.
(h) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated using the first-in, first-out method. Net realisable value is based on estimated selling prices less any estimated costs to be incurred to completion and disposal.
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Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment loss on trade and other receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised in the income statement.
(j) Cash and cash equivalent
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.
(k) Impairment of assets
Internal and external sources of information are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment of assets, or whether there is any indication that an impairment loss previously recognised no longer exists or may have decreased. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is charged to the income statement in the year in which it arises, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, when the impairment loss is accounted for in accordance with the relevant policy for that revalued asset.
i. Calculation of recoverable amount
The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its net selling price and value in use. The net selling price is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset in an arm’s length transaction while value in use is the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of any asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life. Where an asset does not generate cash inflows largely independent of those from other assets, the recoverable amount is determined for the smallest group of asset that generates cash inflows independently (i.e. a cash-generating unit).
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ii. Reversals of impairment losses
In respect of assets other than goodwill, an impairment loss is reversed if there has been change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss of goodwill is reversed only if the loss was caused by a specific external event of an exceptional nature that is not expected to recur, and the increase in recoverable amount relates the reversal effect of that specific event.
A reversal of impairment losses is limited to the asset’s carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised in prior years. Reversals of impairment losses are credited to the income statement in the year in which the reversals are recognised.
(l) Provision
A provision is recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation, as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the effect of the time value money is material, the amount of a provision is the present value at the balance sheet date of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation.
(m) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are interests and other costs incurred in connection with the borrowing and funds. All borrowing costs are charged to the income statement in the year in which the costs are incurred.
(n) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and when the revenue can be measured reliably, on the following bases:
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i. Revenue derived from the provision of sales support services is recognised when services are performed and upon each shipment made by the Group’s Hong Kong garment and fashion manufacturing clients to the United States of America;
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ii. Service income is recognised when services are provided;
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iii. Sales of merchandise are recognised when goods are delivered and title is passed;
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iv. Interest income, on a time proportion basis taking into account the principal outstanding and the effective interest rate applicable; and
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v. Dividend income from available-for-sale financial assets are recognised when the shareholder’s right to receive payment is established.
(o) Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit is the profit for the year, determined in accordance with the rules established by the taxation authorities, upon which income taxes are payable.
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Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary difference can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill (or negative goodwill) or from the initial recognition (other than a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investment 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.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.
(p) Operating leases
Leases where substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of assets remain with the lessor are accounted for as operating leases. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the relevant lease term.
(q) Employee benefits
- i. Bonuses
The Group recognises a liability for bonuses when there is a contractual obligation and the amount can be estimated reliably.
ii. Retirement benefit obligations
The Group operates a defined contribution Mandatory Provident Fund retirement benefits scheme (the “MPF Scheme”) under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance, for those employees who are eligible to participate in the MPF Scheme. Contributions are made based on a percentage of the employee’s basic salaries and other allowances and are charged to the income statement as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the MPF Scheme. The assets of the MPF Scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The Group’s employer contributions vest fully with the employees when contributed into the MPF Scheme.
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iii. Termination benefits
Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated before the normal retirement date, or whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The Group recognizes termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed to either: terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal; or providing termination benefits as a result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy. Benefits falling due more than twelve months after balance sheet date are discounted to present value.
iv. Share-based compensation
The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of the share options and restricted share awards is recognised as an expense in the income statement.
The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period is determined with reference to the fair value of the share options and restricted share awards granted. At each balance sheet date, the Company revises its estimates of the number of share options that are expected to become exercisable and the number of restricted share awards that become vested. It recognises the impact of the revision of original estimates, if any, in the profit and loss account, and a corresponding adjustment to equity in the balance sheet will be made over the remaining vesting periods.
The proceeds received, net of any directly attributable transaction costs, are credited to share capital and share premium accounts when the share options are exercised and when the restricted share awards are vested.
(r) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company. It can also be a present obligation arising from past events that is not recognised because it is not probable that outflow of economic resources will be required or the amount of obligation cannot be measured reliably. A contingent liability is not recognised but is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. When a change in the probability of an outflow occurs so that outflow is probable, they will then be recognised as a provision.
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company. A contingent asset is not recognised but is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements when an inflow of economic benefits is probable. When inflow is virtually certain, an asset is recognised.
(s) Related parties transactions
A party is considered to be related the Group if:
- (a) the party, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, (i) controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Group; (ii) has an interest in the Group that gives it significant influence over the Group; or (iii) has joint control over the Group;
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(b) the party is an associate;
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(c) the party is jointly-controlled entity;
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(d) the party is a member of the key management personnel of the Group or its parent;
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(e) the party is a close member of the family of any individual referred to in (a) or (d);
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(f) the party is an entity that is controlled, jointly-controlled or significantly influenced by or for which significant voting power in such entity resides with, directly or indirectly, any individual referred to in (d) or (e); or
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(g) the party is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit or the employees of the Group, or of any entity that is related party of the Group.
4. Financial Risk Management
Financial risk factors
The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including foreign exchange risk, cash flow and fair value interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group’s financial performance. The Group’s treasury function operates as a centralised service for managing financial risks and for providing cost efficient funding to the Group.
Market risk
- (a) Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates mainly in both the Macau and Hong Kong and majority of transactions are dominated in Hong Kong dollars and United States dollars. Therefore, the Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from these currency exposures. Hong Kong dollars are pegged to United States dollars and the foreign exchange exposure between them are considered limited.
- (b) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
Borrowings at variable interest rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk and those at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk.
The Group monitors the interest rate risk exposure on a continuous basis and adjusts the portfolio of borrowings where necessary.
- (c) Price risk
The Group is not exposed to commodity price risk.
Credit risk
The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to trade receivables. The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk. It has policies in place to ensure that sales of apparel products are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. The exposures to these credit risks are monitored on an ongoing basis.
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Liquidity risk
The Group manages its liquidity risk by regularly monitoring current and expected liquidity requirements and ensuring sufficient liquid cash and readily realisable marketable securities and adequate committed lines of funding from major financial institutions to meet the Group’s liquidity requirements in the short and long term.
5. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements
Estimates and judgements are continually 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 Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and 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) Provision for impairment of receivables
The aged debt profile of trade debtors is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that the trade debtor balances are collectible and follow up actions are promptly carried out if the agreed credit periods have been exceeded. However, from time to time, the Group may experience delays in collection. Where recoverability of trade debtor balances are called into doubts, specific provisions for bad and doubtful debts are made based on credit status of the customers, the aged analysis of the trade receivable balances and write-off history. Certain receivables may be initially identified as collectible, yet subsequently become uncollectible and result in a subsequent write-off of the related receivable to the income statement. Changes in the collectibility of trade receivables for which provisions are not made could affect our results of operations.
(b) Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
In accordance with HKAS 16, the Group estimates the useful lives of property, plant and equipment that to determine the amount of depreciation expenses to be recorded. The useful lives are estimated at the time the asset is acquired based on historical experience, the expected usage, wear and tear of the assets, and technical obsolescence arising from changes in the market demands or service output of the assets. The Group also performs annual reviews on whether the assumptions made on useful lives continue to be valid.
(c) Net realisable of inventories
Net realisable value of inventories is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and selling expenses. These estimates are based on the current market condition and the historical experience and selling goods of similar nature. It could change significantly as a result of change in market condition. Management will reassess the estimations at the balance sheet date.
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6. Turnover And Segment Information
Turnover
The Group’s turnover comprised of the followings:
| Apparel sourcing Apparel trading |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 982 4,524 41,831 43,904 42,813 48,428 |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 982 4,524 41,831 43,904 42,813 48,428 |
|---|---|---|
| 48,428 |
Other Revenue
| Bank interest income Dividend income received from available-for-sales financial assets Reversal of provision for impairment loss on trade receivables |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 24 240 — 191 3,659 — 3,683 431 |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 24 240 — 191 3,659 — 3,683 431 |
|---|---|---|
| 431 |
Segment Information
A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged either in providing products or services (business segment), or in providing products or services within a particular economic environment (geographical segment), which is subject to risks and rewards that are different from those of other segments.
In accordance with the Group’s internal financial reporting system, the Group has determined that business segments as the primary reporting because this is more relevant to the Group in making operating and financial decisions.
In determining the Group’s geographical segments, revenues and results are attributed to the segments based on the location of customers, and assets are attributed to the segments based on the location of the assets.
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Business Segments
The following table provides an analysis of the Group’s revenues, results and certain assets, liabilities and expenditure information by business nature:
| Segment revenue Sales to external customer Segment results Other revenue Unallocated expenses Loss from operation (Loss)/Gain on disposal of subsidiaries Finance costs Loss before taxation Taxation Loss for the year Loss from ordinary activities attributable to the equity holders of the Company Assets Segment assets Unallocated assets Total assets Liabilities Segment liabilities Unallocated liabilities Total liabilities Other segment information: Capital expenditure Unallocated capital expenditures |
Apparel Sourcing 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 982 4,524 |
Apparel Sourcing 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 982 4,524 |
Apparel Trading 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 41,831 43,904 |
Apparel Trading 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 41,831 43,904 |
Apparel Trading 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 41,831 43,904 |
Apparel Trading 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 41,831 43,904 |
Apparel Trading 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 41,831 43,904 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2,773) (3,252) (3,457) (14,236) — |
— | ||||||
| 5,525 | 3,654 | 13,656 | 25,524 | — | 52 | ||
| 19,181 3,994 |
|||||||
| 269 | 2,821 | 894 | 9,317 | 19,918 | — | ||
| 23,175 | |||||||
| 21,081 2,149 |
|||||||
| — | — | 260 | 439 | — | — | ||
| 23,230 | |||||||
| 260 26 |
|||||||
| 286 |
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| Depreciation and amortisation Unallocated depreciation and amortisation Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment Other non-cash expenses Unallocated other non-cash expenses |
Apparel Sourcing 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 365 722 |
Apparel Sourcing 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 365 722 |
Apparel Trading 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 676 1,824 |
Apparel Trading 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 676 1,824 |
Sales Support Services Consolidated Total 2007 2006 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 — 426 1,041 2,972 635 659 1,676 3,631 — 169 909 169 |
Sales Support Services Consolidated Total 2007 2006 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 — 426 1,041 2,972 635 659 1,676 3,631 — 169 909 169 |
Sales Support Services Consolidated Total 2007 2006 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 — 426 1,041 2,972 635 659 1,676 3,631 — 169 909 169 |
Sales Support Services Consolidated Total 2007 2006 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 — 426 1,041 2,972 635 659 1,676 3,631 — 169 909 169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | — | — | — | — | 169 | |||
| 1,676 | 3,631 | |||||||
| 909 | 169 | |||||||
| 583 | 3,595 | — | 11,241 | — | 169 | 583 1,320 |
15,005 43,514 |
|
| 1,903 | 58,519 |
Geographical Segments
| Hong Kong Russia South Korea Panama USA PRC Macau Hong Kong Macau |
Segment Revenue 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 3,291 13,202 — 1,052 — 1,545 — 1,006 — 1,421 19,290 8,954 20,232 21,248 42,813 48,428 Segment Assets 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 16,272 31,692 6,903 9,732 23,175 41,424 |
Segment Results 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 (2,574) (4,653) — (253) — (1,541) — (562) — (1,428) (937) (1,062) (2,719) (7,989) (6,230) (17,488) Segment Liabilities 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,316 29,995 1,914 8,178 23,230 38,173 |
Segment Results 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 (2,574) (4,653) — (253) — (1,541) — (562) — (1,428) (937) (1,062) (2,719) (7,989) (6,230) (17,488) Segment Liabilities 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 21,316 29,995 1,914 8,178 23,230 38,173 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,175 | 38,173 |
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7. Property, Plant and Equipment
The Group
| Leasehold Buildings improvements HK$’000 HK$’000 At cost: At 1 April 2005 7,015 7,806 Additions — 383 Disposal of a subsidiary — (2,043) At 31 March 2006 and at 1 April 2006 7,015 6,146 Additions — 162 Disposals — — Disposal of subsidiaries (4,915) (1,277) At 31 March 2007 2,100 5,031 Accumulated depreciation: At 1 April 2005 403 626 Charge for the year 175 2,065 Disposal of a subsidiary — (1,192) At 31 March 2006 and at 1 April 2006 578 1,499 Charge for the year 75 899 Disposals — — Disposals of subsidiaries (382) (362) At 31 March 2007 271 2,036 Impairment: At 1 April 2005 — — Charge for the year — — At 31 March 2006 and at 1 April 2006 — — Charge for the year — 909 At 31 March 2007 — 909 Net book value: At 31 March 2007 1,829 2,086 At 31 March 2006 6,437 4,647 |
Furniture and fixtures HK$’000 2,248 284 (859) 1,673 83 — (299) 1,457 719 522 (382) 859 178 — (87) 950 — 49 49 — 49 458 765 |
Office equipment HK$’000 1,827 56 (836) 1,047 41 — — 1,088 669 385 (381) 673 74 — — 747 — 120 120 — 120 221 254 |
Motor vehicles HK$’000 753 — — 753 — (753) — — 753 — — 753 — (753) — — — — — — — — — |
Total HK$’000 19,649 723 (3,738) 16,634 286 (753) (6,491) 9,676 3,170 3,147 (1,955) 4,362 1,226 (753) (831) 4,004 — 169 169 909 1,078 4,594 12,103 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Notes:
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(i) All the Group’s buildings are located in Hong Kong under long-term leases.
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(ii) As at 31 March 2007, the Group’s buildings with carrying amount of HK$Nil (2006: HK$4,612,000) were pledged to secure a mortgage loan granted to the Group (Note 16).
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The Company
| Cost: At 1 April 2005, 31 March 2006 and at 1 April 2006 Additions At 31 March 2007 Accumulated depreciation: At 1 April 2005 Charge for the year At 31 March 2006 and at 1 April 2006 Charge for the year At 31 March 2007 Net book value: At 31 March 2007 At 31 March 2006 8. Leasehold Land The Group Cost: At 1 April 2006/2005 Disposal of subsidiaries At 31 March 2007/2006 Accumulated amortisation: At 1 April 2006/2005 Charge for the year Disposal of subsidiaries As at 31 March 2007/2006 Net Book Value: At 31 March 2007/2006 |
Furniture and fixtures HK$’000 157 — 157 31 52 83 31 114 43 74 |
Office equipment HK$’000 127 26 153 25 31 56 25 81 72 71 2007 HK$’000 7,115 (4,765) 2,350 1,358 450 (178) 1,630 720 |
Total HK$’000 284 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | |||
| 56 83 |
|||
| 139 56 |
|||
| 195 | |||
| 115 | |||
| 145 | |||
| 2006 HK$’000 7,115 — |
|||
| 7,115 | |||
| 874 484 — |
|||
| 1,358 | |||
| 5,757 |
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The Group’s interests in leasehold land represented prepaid operating lease payments in respect of leasehold land in Hong Kong under long-term lease. Its net book value is analysed as follows:
| 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Land held in Hong Kong on: | ||
| Long-term leases | 720 | 5,757 |
Note: As at 31 March 2007, the Group’s leasehold land with carrying amount of HK$Nil (2006: HK$4,606,000) were pledged to secure a mortgage loan granted to the Group (Note 16).
9. Interests In Subsidiaries
The Company
| Unlisted shares, at cost _Less:_Impairment loss on interests in subsidiaries Amounts due from subsidiaries _Less:_Impairment loss on amounts due from subsidiaries |
2007 HK$’000 22,316 (16,042) 6,274 — — — 6,274 |
2006 HK$’000 22,316 (7,042) |
|---|---|---|
| 15,274 | ||
| 22,641 (22,641) |
||
| — | ||
| 15,274 |
| Percentage | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of | Particular of | of equity | |||
| incorporation/ | issued and | attributable to | Principal | ||
| Name of subsidiary | registration | paid up capital | the Company | activities | |
| 2007 | 2006 | ||||
| Directly held | |||||
| Sun Ace Group | British Virgin | US$1 | 100% | 100% | Investment |
| Limited | Islands (“BVI”) | Ordinary | holding | ||
| Fanlink Far East | BVI | US$1 | 100% | 100% | Investment |
| Limited | Ordinary | holding | |||
| Indirectly held | |||||
| Sun Tai Hing | Hong Kong | HK$115,000 | 100% | 100% | Provision of |
| Garment Making | Ordinary | sales support | |||
| Company Limited | services | ||||
| East Step Trading | Hong Kong | HK$1 | 100% | 100% | Apparel trading |
| Limited | Ordinary | (Hong Kong based) | |||
| Gala Consultants | BVI | US$1 | 100% | 100% | Apparel sourcing and |
| Group Limited | Ordinary | trading (Overseas based) |
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The above table listed the subsidiaries of the Company which, in the opinion of the directors of the Company, principally affected the results or assets of the Group. To give details of other subsidiaries would, in the opinion of the directors of the Company, result in particulars of excessive length.
The amounts due from/(to) subsidiaries are unsecured, non-interest bearing and recoverable/ (repayable) on demand.
10. Available-For-Sale Financial Assets
The Group
| Held for non-trading purpose: Listed equity securities — Hong Kong, at cost Listed equity securities — outside Hong Kong, at cost Impairment loss on available-for-sale financial assets Inventories The Group Finished goods _Less:_Provision of obsolete inventories |
2007 HK$’000 1,320 — 1,320 (1,320) — 2007 HK$’000 7,748 (4,092) 3,656 |
2006 HK$’000 31,260 4,680 35,940 (33,245) 2,695 2006 HK$’000 15,640 (6,689) 8,951 |
|---|---|---|
11. Inventories
Note: At the balance sheet date, all inventories were carried at cost.
12. Trade Receivables
The Group
The Group’s general credit terms granted to its customers ranged from 0-60 days (2006: 0-60 days). The following is an aged analysis of the trade receivables at the balance sheet date.
| Within 30 days Between 31 days to 60 days Between 61 days to 1 year _Less:_Provision for impairment loss on trade receivables |
2007 HK$’000 4,291 1,636 1,295 7,222 (1,609) 5,613 |
2006 HK$’000 3,586 1,806 4,685 10,077 (4,685) 5,392 |
|---|---|---|
Note: The carrying amount of trade receivables approximately to their fair value.
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13. Prepayment, Deposit and other Receivables
| Prepayment Rental and utility deposits Other receivables |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 1,536 2,096 299 1,910 — 32 1,835 4,038 |
The Company 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 105 226 — — — — 105 226 |
The Company 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 105 226 — — — — 105 226 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 |
Note: The fair value of the Group’s prepayment, deposit and other receivables as at 31 March 2007 approximately to the corresponding carrying amount.
14. Share Capital
The Company
| Ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each Authorised: 31 March 2007/2006 Issued and fully paid: At 1 April 2005, 31 March 2006 and at 1 April 2006 Placing of shares_(Note i)_ At 31 March 2007 |
Number of shares ’000 10,000,000 320,000 64,000 384,000 |
Nominal value HK$’000 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 3,200 640 |
||
| 3,840 |
Notes:
(i) On 6 February 2007, the Company entered into a subscription agreement, pursuant to which the Company conditionally agreed to issue an aggregate of 64,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of HK$0.121 each. The placing of shares had been completed on 5 March 2007.
(ii) All new shares issued ranked pari passu with the then existing shares in all respects.
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15. Reserves
The Group
| At 1 April 2005 Loss for the year At 31 March 2006 and At 1 April 2006 Share premium arising on placing of shares Loss for the year At 31 March 2007 The Company At 1 April 2005 Net loss for the year At 31 March 2006 and At 1 April 2006 Share premium arising on placing of shares Loss for the year At 31 March 2007 Notes: |
Contributed surplus HK$’000 (Note i) (85) — (85) — — (85) Contributed surplus HK$’000 (Note ii) 22,116 — 22,116 — — 22,116 |
Retained profits/ Share (Accumulated premium losses) HK$’000 HK$’000 25,146 54,600 — (79,610) 25,146 (25,010) 7,104 — — (11,050) 32,250 (36,060) Retained profits/ Share (Accumulated premium losses) HK$’000 HK$’000 25,146 (5,004) — (41,527) 25,146 (46,531) 7,104 — — (11,161) 32,250 (57,692) |
Total HK$’000 79,661 (79,610) 51 7,104 (11,050) (3,895) Total HK$’000 42,258 (41,527) 731 7,104 (11,161) (3,326) |
|---|---|---|---|
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(i) The contributed surplus of the Group represents the difference between the nominal value of the shares of the subsidiaries acquired pursuant to the Group Reorganisation on 22 October 2002 over the nominal value of the Company’s shares issued in exchange thereof.
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(ii) The contributed surplus of the Company represents the difference between the fair value of the shares of Sun Ace Group Limited acquired pursuant to the Group Reorganisation on 22 October 2002 over the nominal value of the Company’s share issued in exchange thereof.
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Under the Companies Law (2001 Second Revision) of the Cayman Islands, the contributed surplus account is distributable to the shareholders of the Company under certain circumstances.
- (iii) In the opinion of the directors, the Company did not have any reserves available for distribution to shareholders at 31 March 2007 and 2006.
16. Interest-Bearing Bank Borrowings — Secured
The Group
| Mortgage loan repayable: Within one year or on demand In the second year In the third to fifth years, inclusive Beyond five years Portion classified as current liabilities Long term portion |
2007 HK$’000 — — — — — — — |
2006 HK$’000 261 264 827 4,598 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,950 (261 |
||
| 5,689 |
Notes:
(i) As at 31 March 2007, the Group does not have any interest-bearing bank borrowings.
(ii) As at 31 March 2006, the Group’s interest-bearing bank borrowings was secured by the followings:
(a) Legal charge over the leasehold land and buildings of the Group with an aggregate net book value of approximately HK$9,218,000 and
- (b) Personal guarantee executed by a director of the Company.
17. Deferred Taxation
The Group
The movement of deferred tax liabilities arising from accelerated tax depreciation is as follows:
| At 1 April 2006/2005 Deferred tax charged for the year At 31 March 2007/2006 |
2007 HK$’000 167 — 167 |
2006 HK$’000 167 — |
|---|---|---|
| 167 |
At 31 March 2007, there was no significant unrecognised deferred tax liabilities (2006: HK$ Nil) for taxes that would have been payable on the unremitted earnings of certain of the Group’s subsidiaries as the Group had no liabilities to additional tax should amounts be remitted.
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18. Trade and other Payables
| Trade payables Within 90 days Within 91 days to 180 days Accrued expenses due within 30 days or on demand |
The Group 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 727 1,628 190 727 917 2,355 2,149 990 3,066 3,345 |
The Company 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 — — — — — — 1,945 469 1,945 469 |
The Company 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 — — — — — — 1,945 469 1,945 469 |
|---|---|---|---|
| — 469 |
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| 469 |
Note: The carrying amount of trade and other payables approximately to their fair value.
19. Amount due to a Director
Amount due to a director is unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. The amount was secured by the corporate guarantee executed by the Company. The corporate guarantee had been released upon the full settlement of the amount due to a director during the year.
20. Loss from Operations
Loss from operations is arrived at after charging:
| The | Group | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2006 | |
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | |
| Amortisation of leasehold land | 450 | 484 |
| Auditors’ remuneration | 450 | 660 |
| Cost of goods sold | 36,597 | 38,892 |
| Depreciation | 1,226 | 3,147 |
| Employee benefit expenses_(Note 21)_ | 5,577 | 3,172 |
| Impairment loss on loan receivables | — | 2,000 |
| Impairment loss on investment deposits | — | 2,745 |
| Operating lease rental in respect of rental premises | 1,113 | 1,163 |
| Provision for obsolete inventories | — | 6,689 |
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21. Employee Benefit Expenses
The Group
(a) Employee benefit expenses are analysed as follows:
| Wages, salaries and allowance Retirement benefit contributions |
2007 HK$’000 5,329 248 5,577 |
2006 HK$’000 2,981 191 |
|---|---|---|
| 3,172 |
(b) Directors’ emoluments
| 2007 HK$’000 Executive directors Lee Yiu Tung(i) — Bessie Siu(ii) — Mao Yue(iii) — Tsai Lai Wa, Jenny(iv) — Edmund Siu(v) — — Non-executive director Fu Wing Kwok, Ewing(vi) — Alternate director Peter Christopher Tashjian(vii) — Independent non-executive directors Chang Kin Man(viii) — Ip Wing Lun(ix) — Zhou Han Ping(x) — Fu Wing Kwok, Ewing — Lo Wing Yan, Emmy(xi) — Liang Kwong Lim(xii) — — — |
2007 HK$’000 — — — — — |
Fee 2006 HK$’000 — — — — — |
Salaries, bonus and other benefits 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 90 — 160 — — 240 — — — 120 |
Salaries, bonus and other benefits 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 90 — 160 — — 240 — — — 120 |
Pension scheme contributions 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 — — 8 — — 12 — — — 6 |
Pension scheme contributions 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 — — 8 — — 12 — — — 6 |
Total 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 90 — 168 — — 252 — — — 126 |
Total 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 90 — 168 — — 252 — — — 126 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 250 | 360 | 8 | 18 | 258 | 378 | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| — — — 100 100 100 |
90 30 10 — — — |
— — — — — — |
— — — — — — |
— — — — — — |
90 30 10 — — — |
— — — 100 100 100 |
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| — | 300 | 130 | — | — | — | 130 | 300 | |
| — | 300 | 380 | 360 | 8 | 18 | 388 | 678 |
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Notes:
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(i) Mr. Lee Yiu Tung (appointed on 13 June 2006)
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(ii) Ms. Bessie Siu (appointed on 25 April 2006)
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(iii) Ms. Mao Yue (resigned on 28 February 2007)
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(iv) Ms. Tsai Lai Wa, Jenny (resigned on 21 August 2006)
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(v) Mr. Edmund Siu (resigned on 12 July 2006)
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(vi) Mr. Fu Wing Kwok, Ewing (re-designated from independent non-executive director to non-executive director on 12 July 2006)
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(vii) Mr. Peter Christopher Tashjian (appointed on 11 July 2006 and resigned on 21 August 2006)
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(viii) Mr. Chang Kin Man (appointed on 13 June 2006)
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(ix) Mr. Ip Wing Lun (appointed on 5 December 2006)
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(x) Mr. Zhou Han Ping (appointed on 28 February 2007)
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(xi) Ms. Lo Wing Yan, Emmy (resigned on 5 December 2006)
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(xii) Mr. Liang Kwok Lim (resigned on 28 February 2007)
The remuneration of all of the directors fell within the nil to HK$500,000 band for the two years ended 31 March 2007 and 2006.
(c) Five highest paid individuals
The five individuals whose emoluments were the highest in the Group for the year include one (2006: one) director whose emoluments are reflected in the analysis presented above. The emoluments of the remaining four (2006: four) individuals were follows:
| Wages, salaries and allowance Retirement benefit contributions |
2007 HK$’000 629 34 663 |
2006 HK$’000 580 21 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 |
The emoluments on each of the remaining four (2006: four) highest paid individuals fell within the nil to HK$500,000 band for the two years ended 31 March 2007 and 2006.
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22. Finance Costs
The Group
| Bank charges Mortgage loan interest wholly repayable over five years |
2007 HK$’000 7 41 48 |
2006 HK$’000 15 134 |
|---|---|---|
| 149 |
23. Taxation
The Group
| Current — Hong Kong Charge for the year — Hong Kong Charge for the year — overseas Provision for estimated assessments of tax liabilities Total tax charge for the year |
2007 HK$’000 — — — — |
2006 HK$’000 85 — 19,918 |
|---|---|---|
| 20,003 |
No provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made in the financial statements as the Company and its subsidiaries either incurred taxation loss or had no assessable profit for the year (2006: 17.5%).
For the year ended 31 March 2006, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (“IRD”) issued certain estimated assessments for tax liabilities of aggregate approximately HK$19,918,000 to a subsidiary on the non-taxable claim of non-Hong Kong sourced income for the years of assessment of 1998/1999, 1999/2000, 2000/2001, 2001/2002, 2002/2003 and 2003/2004 (“Estimated Assessments”). The concerned subsidiary has formally filed objections to the IRD against the Estimated Assessments and the concerned subsidiary is still in the process of answering queries from the IRD. The directors of the Company considered that full provision on the tax liabilities of the Estimated Assessments was required as the result of the objections regarding the Estimated Assessments is uncertain. For the year ended 31 March 2007, no further estimated assessment has been issued by the IRD against the subsidiary of the Company.
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A reconciliation of the tax expense applicable to loss before tax using the statutory rates for the countries in which the Company and majority of its subsidiaries are domiciled to the tax expense at the effective tax rates, and a reconciliation of the applicable rates (i.e., the statutory tax rates) to the effective tax rates, are as follows:
| Hong 2007 HK$’000 Loss before taxation (7,587) Tax at domestic tax rate (1,328) Tax effect of expenses not deductable for tax purpose 604 Tax effect of income not taxable for tax purpose — Provision for tax liabilities — Tax effect of unrecognised tax losses 724 Tax charge for the year — |
Kong 2006 HK$’000 (49,322) (8,631) 8,791 (75) 19,918 — 20,003 |
Overseas 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 (3,463) (10,285) (519) (1,543) 101 1,063 (549) — — — 967 480 — — |
Total 2007 2006 HK$’000 HK$’000 (11,050) (59,607) (1,847) (10,174) 705 9,854 (549) (75) — 19,918 1,691 480 — 20,003 |
|---|---|---|---|
24. Loss from Ordinary Activities Attributable to Shareholders
The Group’s consolidated loss attributable to shareholders was approximately HK$11,050,000 (2006: HK$79,610,000) of which net loss of approximately HK$11,161,000 (2006: HK$41,527,000) was dealt with in the financial statements of the Company.
25. Dividends
The directors do not recommend the payment of any dividend in respect for the year ended 31 March 2007 (2006: Nil).
26. Loss Per Share
The calculation of the basic loss per share is based on the loss attributable to the Company’s equity holders of approximately HK$11,050,000 (2006: HK$79,610,000) and on weighted average number of shares of approximately 329,468,493 (2006: 320,000,000) shares in issue during the year.
There were no potential shares in existence for the year ended 31 March 2007 and 2006, and, accordingly, no diluted loss per share has been presented.
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27. Disposal of Subsidiaries
The Group
| Net assets disposed of: Property, plant and equipment Leasehold land Available-for-sales financial assets Prepayments, deposits and other receivables Cash and cash equivalent Interest bearing bank borrowings Trade and other payables Minority interests (Loss)/Gain on disposal of subsidiaries Consideration satisfied by cash |
2007 HK$’000 5,660 4,587 1,376 154 15 (5,950) (5,393) — 449 (329) 120 |
2006 HK$’000 1,783 — — 59 26 — (504) (2,262) (898) 1,098 200 |
|---|---|---|
Analysis of the net cash inflow in respect of the disposal of subsidiaries is set out below:
| Cash consideration received Cash and cash equivalent disposed of Net cash inflow in respect of the disposal of subsidiaries |
2007 HK$’000 120 (15) 105 |
2006 HK$’000 200 (26) 174 |
|---|---|---|
The subsidiaries disposed of during both years ended 31 March 2007 and 2006 did not contribute significantly to the Group’s cashflow and did not have material impact on the Group’s results as a whole.
28. Employee Benefits
Retirement Benefit Scheme
The Group joined the MPF Scheme for its employees whose employed in Hong Kong after 1 December 2000. The MPF Scheme is registered with the Mandatory Provident Fund Authority under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance in Hong Kong. The assets of the MPF Scheme are held separately from those of the Group in funds under the control of an independent trustee. Under the rules of the MPF Scheme, the Group and its employees are each required to make contributions to the MPF Scheme at rates specified in the rules. No forfeited contribution is available to reduce the contribution payable in the future years.
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Share Option Scheme
The Company’s existing share option scheme (“Share Option Scheme”) became effective on 22 October 2002. The major terms of the Share Option Scheme, in conjunction with the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Listing Rules on the Stock Exchange, are set out as follows:
- (a) Purpose
The purpose of Share Option Scheme is providing incentives rewards to full-time employees of the Group in recognition of their contribution to the Group.
- (b) Participants of the Share Option Scheme
Subject to the terms of the Share Option Scheme, the Directors may, at its absolute discretion, invite full-time employees of the Group including executive directors of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (“Eligible Persons”) to take up options to subscribe for Shares.
- (c) Total number of shares available for issue under the Share Option Scheme
The total number of Shares which may be issued upon exercise of all outstanding options granted and yet to be exercised under the Share Option scheme and any other scheme of the Company must not exceed 30% of the total issued share capital of the Company from time to time.
(d) Maximum entitlement of each Eligible Persons
The total number of shares issued and to be issued on the exercise of options granted and to be granted (including both exercised and outstanding options) in any 12-month period up to the date of grant to each Eligible Person shall not exceed 1% of the total issued share capital of the Company in issue unless (i) a shareholders’ circular is dispatched to the shareholders; (ii) the shareholders approve the grant of the options in excess of the limit referred to herein; and (iii) the relevant Eligible Person and its associates abstain from voting on the resolution.
- (e) Time of acceptance and exercise of the Share Option Scheme
An offer of the grant of an option shall be made to Eligible Persons by letter in such form as the Board may from time to time determine and shall remain open for acceptance by the Eligible Person concerned for a period of 28 days from the date upon which it is made provided that no such offer shall be open for acceptance after the 10th anniversary of the Adoption Date or after the Share Option Scheme has been terminated.
(f) Amount payable upon acceptance of the option
A non-refundable nominal consideration of $1.00 is payable by the grantee upon acceptance of an option. An option shall be deemed to have been accepted when the duplicate letter comprising acceptance of the option duly signed by the Eligible Person together with the said consideration of $1.00 is received by the Company.
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- (g) Basis of determining the exercise price of the option
The exercise price for Shares under the Share Option Scheme may be determined by the Board at its absolute discretion but in any event will not be less than the higher of:
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(i) the closing price of the shares as stated in the daily quotations sheet of the Stock Exchange on the date of grant, which must be a business day;
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(ii) the average closing price of the Shares as stated in daily quotations sheets of the Stock Exchange for the five business days immediately preceding the date of grant; and
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(iii) nominal value of Shares.
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(h) Period of the Share Option Scheme
Unless otherwise provided in the terms of the Share Option Scheme, an option may be exercised at any time during the period commencing on the expiry of six calendar months after the date on which the option is deemed to be granted and accepted and expiring on a date to be determined and notified by the Board to each grantee, but in any event not later than 10 years from the date of grant of option but subject to the early termination of the Share Option Scheme.
- (i) Details of option granted
During the year under review and up the date of this report, no share option was granted or agreed to be grantee under the Share Option Scheme.
Subsequent to the balance sheet date, on 7 June 2007, the Company granted a total of 24,000,000 options under the Share Option Scheme. Details of which are set out as follows:
| Price of | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Company’s | ||||
| Number of | price | share at | |||
| Holder | options | per share | Date of grant | Expiry date | date of grant |
| HK$ | HK$ | ||||
| Li Bo | 3,840,000 | 0.50 | 7 June 2007 | 6 June 2017 | 0.49 |
| Suen Wei Ming | 3,840,000 | 0.50 | 7 June 2007 | 6 June 2017 | 0.49 |
| Li Mei | 3,840,000 | 0.50 | 7 June 2007 | 6 June 2017 | 0.49 |
| Xie Hai Bing | 3,840,000 | 0.50 | 7 June 2007 | 6 June 2017 | 0.49 |
| Zhu Hong Wei | 3,840,000 | 0.50 | 7 June 2007 | 6 June 2017 | 0.49 |
| Jiang Feng | 3,840,000 | 0.50 | 7 June 2007 | 6 June 2017 | 0.49 |
| Li Chuan Zhong | 960,000 | 0.50 | 7 June 2007 | 6 June 2017 | 0.49 |
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29. Operating Lease Commitment
The Group
The Group leases certain of its properties under operating lease arrangements. Leases for properties are negotiated for terms ranging from one to three years.
As at 31 March 2007, the Group had total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases falling due as follows:
| Within one year In the second to fifth years, inclusive |
2007 HK$’000 319 288 607 |
2006 HK$’000 842 1,096 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,938 |
30. Contingent Liabilities
A writ was filed against the Company in respect of a claim for reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the Company and its subsidiary amounting to approximately HK$3 million on 26 July 2006. The Company was not aware of such alleged payments and had instructed lawyers to deal with the matter. The Board of directors is in the opinion the claim is not justifiable and without merit.
Save as disclosed above, the Group did not have any material contingent liabilities as at 31 March 2007 and 2006.
31. Material Related Party Transactions
During the year, the Group had significant transaction with the following related parties, together with balances with them at the respective balance sheet date, details of which are as follows:
| (i) | Balances with related parties | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2006 | ||
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | ||
| Amount due to a director | — | 8,261 |
The amount due to a director was secured by the corporate guarantee provided by the Company. The corporate guarantee had been released following on the full settlement of the balance to the director during the year.
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(ii) Key management personnel
Compensation for key management personnel, including amount paid to the Company’s directors and certain of the highest paid employee, as disclosed in Note 21 to the financial statements, is as follows:
| Salaries and other short-term benefits Pension scheme contributable |
2007 HK$’000 380 8 388 |
2006 HK$’000 660 18 |
|---|---|---|
| 678 |
32. Subsequent Events
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(i) On 23 April 2007, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement to raise approximately HK$38,400,000, before expenses, by issuing 192,000,000 offer shares at a price of HK$0.20 per offer share by way of open offer, on the basis of one offer share for every two shares held. The open offer had been completed on 7 June 2007;
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(ii) On 20 June 2007, the Company entered into a placing agreement to raise approximately HK$65,600,000, before expenses, by issuing 115,200,000 placing shares at a price of HK$0.57 each and completed on 11 July 2007;
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(iii) On 27 June 2007, the Company entered into the binding Memorandum of Understanding with Mr. David Sullivan, Mr. David Gold, Mr. Ralph Gold, Ms. Karren Brady and Mr. Roger Bannister (collectively the “Vendor”) whereby the Vendors have granted the Company the right to purchase an aggregate 29.9% of the issued capital of Birmingham City Plc. from them or their nominees for an aggregate price of approximately HK$233,220,000. The transaction on the acquisition of 29.9% issued capital of Birmingham City Plc. has been completed on 16 July 2007; and
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(iv) On 13 July 2007, the Company entered into the placing agreement with the placing agent pursuant to which the Company appointed the placing agent as sole and exclusive placing agent to procure not fewer than six placees to subscribe for up to 138,240,000 warrants, on a fully underwritten basis, at the issue price of HK$0.10 per warrant. The net proceeds of approximately HK$13,200,000 has been raised by the issuance of warrants.
33. Approval of Financial Statements
The financial statements were approved by the Board on 26 July 2007.
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3. INDEBTEDNESS
As at the close of business on 31 August 2007, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of this indebtedness statement prior to the printing of this circular, the Group and GMF had total outstanding borrowing of approximately HK$40,733,000, representing an unsecured amount due to a third party.
A writ was filed against the Company in respect of a claim for reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the Group amounting to approximately HK$3,000,000 on 26 July 2006. The Company was not aware of such alleged payments and had instructed lawyers to deal with the matter. The Board is of the opinion that the claim is not justifiable and without merit.
A writ was filed by Siu Ban & Sons Limited (“Siu Ban”) against Sun Tai Hing Garment Making Co. Limited (“Sun Tai Hing”), a subsidiary of the Company on 11 September 2007 in respect of a claim for the return of the property of Sun Tai Hing located in Hong Kong (“the Property”) and the damage for the loss of the cost and interest of Siu Ban as it was claimed by Siu Ban that Sun Tai Hing did not pay the purchase consideration for the acquisition of the Property in May 2002. The Board is of the opinion that the claim is not justifiable and without merit. Details are set out in the section headed “Litigation” in Appendix VI to this circular.
Save as aforesaid if any or as otherwise mentioned herein, and apart from intra-group liabilities and normal trade and other payables in the ordinary course of business, at the close of business on 31 August 2007, the Group and GMF did not have any outstanding indebtedness, loan capital, bank overdrafts and liabilities under acceptances or other similar indebtedness, debenture, mortgages, charges or loans or acceptance credits or hire purchase or finance lease commitment, guarantees or contingent liabilities.
No additional bank loan facility has been obtained by the Group and GMF subsequent to 31 August 2007.
The Directors confirm that, save as disclosed herein, there has not been any material change in the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of the Group and GMF since 31 August 2007.
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4. MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Directors confirm that there was no material adverse change in the financial or trading position of the Group since 31 March 2007, the date to which the latest audited financial statements of the Company were made up.
5. WORKING CAPITAL
Taking into consideration the financial resources available to the Group and GMF, including their internally generated funds and financial supports from one of beneficial and substantial shareholders of the Company and the vendor in the GMF Acquisition on the working capital requirements of the Group and GMF respectively, and in the absence of unforeseen circumstances, the Directors are of the opinion that the Group and GMF have sufficient working capital for their present requirements, that is for at least twelve months from the date of this circular.
6. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GROUP FOR EACH OF THE THREE YEARS ENDED 31 MARCH 2005, 2006 AND 2007
For the year ended 31 March 2005
Financial review
During the year under review, the Group recorded a turnover of approximately HK$101,974,000 (2004: HK$119,410,000), representing a decrease of approximately 15% as compared to the previous year. It was mainly due to the discontinuance of the marketing and compliance monitoring services and deceleration of the growth of the operation of apparel sourcing, quality assurance and social compliance monitoring services (hereinafter referred to as “Apparel Sourcing”) during the year.
Net profit from ordinary activities decreased by 91% from approximately HK$23,497,000 to HK$2,160,000. This was due to closure of the operating of marketing and compliance monitoring service which contributed a high profit margin to the Group in previous year. Due to the pass away of Mr Garry Siu, the former chairman of the Group who was responsible for the marketing and compliance monitoring services, the Group has gradually faded out from this industry and concentrated on Apparel Sourcing and trading. In addition, more resources have been allocated to the operation of Apparel Sourcing which declined the gross profit margin and net profit margin of the Group during the year. Earnings per share for the year ended 31 March 2005 were HK0.68 cents (2004: HK7.34 cents).
In respect of the geographical analysis, Russia, South Korea, Panama, the United States of America (“USA”), the PRC, Macau and Hong Kong accounted for approximately 31%, 29%, 9%, 12%, 9%, 4% and 6% of the Group’s turnover respectively (2004: 34%,
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29%, 6%, 6%, 0%, 0% and 25% respectively). The Group has successfully developed the Macau market by commencing its apparel trading operation in Macau during the year. Turnover attributable from Hong Kong decreased significantly during the year by 80% as compared to last financial year. It is mainly due to the closure of marketing and compliance monitoring services during the year.
Divisional Operating Performance
The Group’s operation are divided into four main operating divisions: (i) Apparel Sourcing, (ii) marketing and compliance monitoring services (iii) sales support services and (iv) apparel trading. Turnover derived from these divisions accounted for approximately 80%, 0%, 0% and 20% (2004: 75%, 22%, 3% and 0%) of the Group’s turnover respectively. The details on the review of each business operation are discussed below:
Business review
Apparel Sourcing
During the year, the Group has allocated significant resources in the operation of Apparel Sourcing. For the year ended 31 March 2005, the turnover and net profit for the Group’s Apparel Sourcing was approximately HK$81,984,000 (2004: HK$89,523,000) and HK$8,823,000 (2004: HK$9,167,000). The decrease was due to the deceleration of the growth of the operation of Apparel Sourcing which faced fierce competition among the industry resulting from the rebound in economy across the region.
Geographically, the revenue generated from Apparel Sourcing, namely, Russia, South Korea, Panama and the USA remained stable. This was attributable to the established network of the Group in the industry of Apparel Sourcing.
Marketing and Compliance Monitoring Services
Due to the pass away of Mr Garry Siu, the former chairman of the Group, the operation of Marketing and Compliance Monitoring Service has been adversely affected and was discontinued during the year under review. No revenue was generated from the operation of marketing and compliance monitoring services and incurred a loss of approximately HK$2,985,000 during the year under review. (2004: the turnover and net profit were approximately HK$26,266,000 and HK$19,724,000 respectively).
Sales Support Services
During the year under review, no turnover derived from the provision of sales support services (2004: approximately HK$3,621,000). The quota system for textile products export to USA ceased during the year. There was no barrier for textile trading/
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manufacturing companies to export to USA. As a result, the Group lost its unique features for provision of the sales support services. For the purpose of cost effectiveness, the Group scaled down the operation of sales support service to minimum level.
Apparel Trading
During the year under review, the Group has commenced the operation of apparel trading which included wholesales and retails of garment products. Turnover attributable to the operation of apparel trading amounted to approximately HK$19,990,000 and net profit for the Group’s Apparel Trading amounted to approximately HK$8,114,000. Currently, the Group has rented two shops in Hong Kong and Macau.
Prospect
The Group’s apparel sourcing division faced intensive competition during the year. Although the results of this division remained fairly stable, the gross profit has been in a downward trend. In view of significant resources required for the provision of apparel sourcing services such as extra sales team and sourcing team, the Group aimed to merge its apparel sourcing division into its apparel trading division in the future to minimize and better use of the Group’s resources.
Following the continuing rebound of the Hong Kong economy which strengthens consumer sentiment and relaxation of travel policy of PRC citizens to Hong Kong and Macau, the directors of the Company anticipate that retail business will be booming with outstanding growth. To reap these development opportunities, the Group commenced operation of apparel trading in its leased outlets in Hong Kong and Macau. In addition, in view of the grand opening of the Disneyland in Hong Kong and existing attraction in gambles in Macau which is expected to boost more tourist business in Hong Kong and Macau, the Group has planned to open more outlets in Hong Kong and Macau for retail of garment products. The directors of the Company believe that the commencement of the operation of apparel trading will diversify not only the business of the Group, but also revenue source.
The Group will continue to explore and identify investment opportunities so as to enhance shareholders’ value by organic growth.
Dividend
The directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year. (2004: HK$Nil).
The directors considered to retain additional cash for apparel trading development in view of long term benefits of the shareholders of the Group.
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Capital structure
It is the intention of the Group to maintain a strong and stable financial position to ensure an efficient capital structure over time. As at 31 March 2005, the Group had total assets of approximately HK$99,573,000 (2004: HK$99,170,000), comprising noncurrent assets of approximately HK$64,184,000 (2004: HK$66,612,000) and current assets of approximately HK$35,389,000 (2004: HK$32,558,000).
Total debts remained at a low level of approximately HK$14,450,000 (2004: HK$9,228,000), comprising mainly the interests bearing bank borrowing related to a mortgage loan of approximately HK$6,200,000 (2004: HK$6,358,000) in respect of a land and building. The directors of the Company considered that the Group has sufficient cash flow to settle all the debts when they fall due.
At 31 March 2005, the shareholders’ equity was approximately HK$82,861,000 (2004: HK$80,702,000), representing an increase of 2.7%.
The current ratio deteriorated from last year’s 10.99 to 4.24 and the quick ratio also declined from last year’s 10.81 to 2.89 this year. Due to the fact that the Group remained low level of debts, the directors of the Company considered that the Group has sufficient cash flow to settle all the debts when they fall due.
The debt to equity ratio remained stable at 0.17 while it was 0.11 last year. The ratio was calculated by dividing the total liabilities of approximately HK$14,450,000 (2004: HK$9,228,000) by the total shareholders’ equity of approximately HK$82,861,000 (2004: HK$80,702,000).
The gearing ratio expressed as a percentage of total bank borrowings to total shareholders’ equity was 7.5% for the year ended 31 March 2005. (2004: 7.9%)
All the ratio analysis showing the Group remained a healthy and stable financial position. Thus, at this stage, with continuing healthy cash flows, there is no immediate requirements for debt finance.
Liquidity and financial resources
It is the intention to manage its cash and bank balances and maintains a high level of liquidity to ensure that the Group is well placed to take advantage of growth opportunities for the business. Cash and bank balances of the Group as at 31 March 2005 were approximately HK$4,246,000 (2004: HK$9,168,000), representing a decrease of 54% compared to previous year. The decrease is mainly due to the fact that additional cash has been used for development of apparel trading business during the year. Except for a long term mortgage loan of approximately HK$6,200,000 (2004: HK$6,358,000), the management considered that the Group maintained a healthy liquidity position.
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Borrowings and banking facilities
The Group generally financed its operations with internally generated cash flows, except for one mortgage loan amounted to approximately HK$6,200,000 (2004: HK$6,358,000) for the purpose of facilitating a land and building. The mortgage loan is not at fixed interest rates. Except for this, no banking facility has been obtained by the Group.
The Group serviced its debts primarily through cash generated by operations. The Group does not have any bank overdraft for the year under review.
Contingent liabilities
The Group did not have any capital commitments and the details of contingent liabilities are set out in note 32 to the financial statement.
Foreign exchange exposure
As at 31 March 2005, substantially all of the monetary assets of the Group was comprised of cash and bank balances, which denominated in Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi, hence exchange risk of the Group is minimal. In addition, the Group did not have any foreign currency investments which has been hedged by currency borrowings and other hedging instruments.
Pledge and charge of group assets
As at 31 March 2005, a property with net book value of approximately HK$9,289,000 is pledged to secure a mortgage loan. (2004: HK$9,436,000)
Human resources
As at 31 March 2005, the Group employed 22 full time employees. The Group’s emolument policies are formulated on the performance of individual employee and will be reviewed regularly every year. The Group also participates in a defined contribution retirement benefits scheme for its qualified employees. Since 22 October 2002, the Group established a share option scheme for its employees and other eligible participants with a view to provide an incentive to or as a reward for their contribution to the Group. No option has been granted for the year ended 31 March 2005.
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For the year ended 31 March 2006
Financial review
For the year ended 31 March 2006, the Group recorded a turnover of approximately HK$48,428,000 (2005: HK$101,974,000) representing a decrease of approximately 53% as compared to the previous year. It was mainly due to the deceleration of the growth of the Group’s apparel sourcing service during the year.
The Group recorded a net loss of approximately HK$79,610,000 for the year ended 31 March 2006 while it was a profit of approximately HK$2,160,000 for the year ended 31 March 2005. The major reasons for the loss incurred during the year was mainly due to (i) the change in the Group’s accounting policies which an aggregate impairment loss of approximately HK$48,199,000 were recognised for the year ended 31 March 2006; (ii) a provision of tax liabilities of approximately HK$19,918,000 has been provided in respect of the potential tax liabilities imposed on a subsidiary of the Group for nontaxable claim of non-Hong Kong sourced income for the years of assessments of 1998/ 1999 to 2003/2004 and (iii) the provision of obsolete stock of approximately HK$6,689,000 during the current year. Without accounting for the above one-off non cash impairments, provision for tax liabilities and provision for slow moving stock, the operating loss for the year was only approximately HK$4.8 million.
The operating loss for the current year is mainly due to the decrease in gross profit margin and increase in operating costs as compared to last year. The Group’s gross profit margin was approximately 20% for the current year while it was approximately 28% in last year. The decrease in gross profit margin was mainly due to the fierce competition in price which the Group required to mark down its selling price in order to maintain the market shares of the apparel sourcing services.
In respect of the geographical analysis, Russia, South Korea, Panama, USA, the PRC, Macau and Hong Kong accounted for approximately 2%, 3%, 2%, 3%, 19%, 44% and 27% respectively (2005: 31%, 29%, 9%, 12%, 9%, 4% and 6% respectively). Following on the disposal of a subsidiary during the year, the Group’s geographical market will be concentrated on both Hong Kong and Macau in the foreseeable future.
Divisional Operating Performance
The Group’s principal activities are engaged in (i) apparel source services, (ii) apparel trading and (iii) sales support services. Turnover derived from these three operations are accounted from approximately 9%, 91% and 0% (2005: 80%, 20% and 0%) of the Group’s total turnover respectively. The details on the review of each business operation are discussed below:
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Apparel Sourcing
For the year ended 31 March 2006, turnover of the Group’s apparel sourcing operation was approximately HK$4,524,000 (2005: HK$81,984,000), representing a decrease of approximately 94% as compared to the last financial year. The Group also recorded a loss of approximately HK$3,252,000 (2005: profit of HK$8,823,000) in respect of the Group’s apparel sourcing operation for the current year. The Group recorded a loss in results of this segment is mainly due to the increase in price competition in the market which leads to the decrease in profit margin for the current year. The segment turnover and results of this operation were in downward trend. In view of significant resources required for the provision of apparel sourcing services such as extra sales team and sourcing team, the Group has scaled down this operation by disposed of a subsidiary of the Group which engaged in the apparel sourcing operation in the second half of the year in order to avoid further loss incurred from this operation.
Sales Support Services
For the year ended 31 March 2006, no turnover derived from the provision of sales support services (2005: Nil). With the fact that the quota system for textile products export to the US ceased in last year and the Group lost its unique features for the sales support services. Therefore, the sales support services operation remain inactive during the year.
Apparel Trading
Apparel trading operation of the Group comprise of wholesales and retails of garment products in both Hong Kong and Macau. For the year ended 31 March 2006, turnover derived from the apparel trading operation was approximately HK$43,904,000 (2005: HK$19,990,000), representing an increase of approximately 120% as compared to the previous year. However, the Group recorded a loss from this segment of approximately HK$14,236,000, while it was a profit of approximately HK$7,734,000 in last year. The significant decrease in the results of apparel trading operation is mainly due to increase in operating costs during the year and the impairment loss recognised for obsolete inventories and trade receivables of approximately HK$6.7 million and HK$4.7 million respectively.
Prospect
Following on the continuing rebound of the Hong Kong economy which strengthens consumer sentiment and relaxation of travel policy of the PRC citizens to Hong Kong, the directors of the Company anticipate that retails business will be booming with outstanding growth. On the other hand, Macau become a main focus in recent year, its existing attraction in gambles is expected to boost more tourist business in Macau. In order to reap these development opportunities, the Group intended to allocate more resources in its apparel trading operation in the future. In addition, the Group will continue to explore and identify investment opportunities so as to enhance shareholders’ value by organic growth.
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Dividend
The directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2006 (2005: Nil).
Capital structure
It is the intention of the Group to maintain a strong and stable financial position to ensure an efficient capital structure over time. As at 31 March 2006, the Group had total assets of approximately HK$41,424,000 (2005: HK$99,573,000), comprising noncurrent assets of approximately HK$20,555,000 (2005: HK$64,184,000) and current assets of approximately HK20,869,000 (2005: HK$35,389,000).
As at 31 March 2006, total debts of the Group amounted to approximately HK$38,173,000, representing an increase of approximately 164% as compared to previous year of approximately HK$14,450,000. The significant increase is mainly due to a provision of tax liabilities of approximately HK$19,918,000 recognised during the year. Except for the provision of tax liabilities, total debts remained fairly stable as compared to previous year. The total debts as at 31 March 2006 mainly comprise of interests bearing bank borrowing related to a mortgage loan of approximately HK$5,950,000 (2005: HK$6,200,000) in respect of a leasehold land and building.
As at 31 March 2006, the shareholders’ equity was approximately HK$3,251,000 (2005: HK$82,861,000), representing a decrease of approximately 96%. The current ratio deteriorated from last year’s 4.25 to 0.65 and the quick ratio also declined from last year’s 2.9 to 0.37 this year. The decrease in quick ratio is mainly due to the provision of tax liabilities, except for this, the Group remained fairly low level of debts, the directors of the considered that the Group has sufficient cash flow to settle all the debts when they fall due.
The debt to equity ratio was 11.7 while it was 0.17 in last year. The ratio was calculated by dividing the total liabilities of approximately HK$38,173,000 (2005: HK$14,450,000) by the total shareholders’ equity of approximately HK$3,251,000 (2005: HK$82,861,000).
The gearing ratio expressed as a percentage of total bank borrowings to total shareholders’ equity was 183% for the year ended 31 March 2006 while it was 7.5% in last year.
Liquidity and financial resources
It is the intention to manage its cash and bank balances and maintains a high level of liquidity to ensure that the Group is well placed to take advantage of growth opportunities for the business. Cash and bank balances of the Group as at 31 March 2006 were approximately HK$2,488,000 (2005: HK$4,246,000), representing a decrease of approximately 41% compared to previous year. Except for the long term mortgage loan of approximately HK$5,950,000 (2005: HK$6,200,000) and the provision of tax liabilities of approximately HK$19,918,000, the management considered that the Group maintained a healthy liquidity position.
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Borrowings and banking facilities
The Group generally financed its operations with internally generated cash flows. As at 31 March 2006, interest bearing bank borrowing represents a mortgage loan amounted to approximately HK$5,950,000 (2005: HK$6,200,000) for the purpose of facilitating a leasehold land and building. The mortgage loan is not at fixed interest rates. Except for this, no banking facility has been obtained by the Group during the year ended 31 March 2006.
The Group serviced its debts primarily through cash generated by its operations. The Group does not have any bank overdraft for the year under review.
Contingent liabilities
Apart from the Tax Obligations imposed by the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department against to the Group of approximately HK$19,918,000 as disclosed in note 37 to the financial statements, the Group does not have any material contingent liabilities as at 31 March 2006.
Subsequent events
On 2 June 2006, the Group entered into a sales and purchases agreement with an independent third party for the disposal of the entire interest in Fair Good Limited, Elite Team Inc. and Easy Billion International Enterprises Limited for a cash consideration of approximately HK$120,000.
Foreign exchange exposure
As at 31 March 2006, substantially all of the monetary assets of the Group was comprised of cash and bank balances, which denominated in Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi, hence exchange risk of the Group is minimal. In addition, the Group did not have any foreign currency investments which has been hedged by currency borrowings and other hedging instruments.
Pledge and charge of group assets
As at 31 March 2006, the Group’s leasehold land and buildings with carrying amounts approximately HK$4,606,000 and HK$4,612,000 respectively were pledged to secure a mortgage loan (2005: HK$4,639,000 and HK$4,650,000).
Human resources
As at 31 March 2006, the Group employed 28 employees. The Group’s emolument policies are formulated on the performance of individual employee and will be reviewed regularly every year. The Group also participates in a defined contribution retirement benefits scheme for its qualified employees. Since 22 October 2002, the Group established a share option scheme for its employees and other eligible participants with a view to provide an incentive to or as a reward for their contribution to the Group. As at 31 March 2006, no option has been granted.
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For the year ended 31 March 2007
Results
For the year ended 31 March 2007, the Group recorded a consolidated turnover of approximately HK$42.8 million, which represented an approximately 11.6% decrease as compared to the previous year of approximately HK$48.4 million. Such decrease was mainly due to a change in the Group’s focus from apparel sourcing to apparel trading business during the year. In current year, apparel sourcing business accounted for approximately 2.3% to the Group’s total turnover while it was approximately 9.3% in previous year. Such change was to minimise further loss attributable to the apparel sourcing business.
During the year under review, the gross profit margin of the Group was approximately 14.5% while it was approximately 19.7% in previous year. The decrease in the gross profit margin was mainly due to increase in cost of sales in the Group’s apparel trading business which faced a fierce competition in price and increase in demand of quality in both Hong Kong and Macau markets during the year.
In view of the increase in cost of sales from the Group’s apparel trading business, the Group had implemented several remedial measures to better control in its operating costs. In particular, the Group had formulated a credit and inventories control team to closely monitor outstanding debts and inventories level. As a result, the impairment loss on trade receivables and provision of obsolete inventories were significantly reduced during the year under review.
By implementing those remedial measures, both operating and administrative expenses had been successfully controlled and improved during the year and the Group’s net loss in current year had been narrowed from approximately HK$79.6 million in previous year to approximately HK$11.1 million in current year. Consequently, the loss per share attributable to the shareholders of the Company had been improved from HK$0.249 in previous year to HK$0.034 for the current year.
During the year under review, most of the Group’s revenue was mainly derived from the PRC, Hong Kong, and Macau markets and accounted for approximately 45%, 7.7% and 47.3% to the Group’s total turnover.
Review of Operations
Divisional Operating Performance
The Group’s principal activities are engaged in (i) apparel sourcing, (ii) apparel trading and (iii) provision of sales support services. Turnover derived from these three operations are accounted for approximately 2.3%, 97.7% and 0% of the Group’s total turnover
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respectively (2006: 9.3%, 90.7% and 0% respectively). During the year under review, the Group had minimised the apparel sourcing and sales support businesses and focused on apparel trading business. The details on the review of each business operation are discussed below:
Apparel Sourcing
During the year under review, turnover derived from the Group’s apparel sourcing business was approximately HK$1.0 million, represented a decrease of approximately 78% as compared to the previous year of approximately HK$4.5 million. The Group also recorded a loss of approximately HK$2.8 million from the apparel sourcing business in the current year.
Following on booming economic condition in both Hong Kong and Macau, the purchasing power from customers in both Hong Kong and Macau markets increased significantly during the year under review. Such booming market condition attracts local competitors entering into the apparel sourcing market and lead to the increase in competition in terms of price and quality of the apparel products, consequently, the profit margin of the Group’s apparel sourcing business was adversely affected.
In view of low profit margin and significant resources were required to operate the apparel sourcing business such as sales team and other operating costs, the Group’s decided to mininise the apparel sourcing business in order to avoid further losses. As a result, turnover derived from the Group’s apparel sourcing business was significantly decreased as compared to previous year. The Group will closely monitor the market situation in both Hong Kong and Macau and will reallocate more resources in the apparel sourcing business in the future when the adverse effect from the increase in competition has diminished.
Sales Support Services
During the year under review, the sales support services business remained inactive during the year and therefore no turnover derived from the provision of sales support services. Following from the cessation of the quota system for textile products export to the United States, there was a lack of demand from customers for the Group’s sales support services. The Group is currently in the process to consider the restructuring of the sales support services business by providing other additional value added services for customers to export their products to the United States and other countries.
Apparel Trading
Apparel trading business was the core business of the Group which comprised of wholesales and retails of apparel products in the PRC, Hong Kong and Macau. For the year ended 31 March 2007, turnover derived from the apparel trading business was
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approximately HK$41.8 million, represented a decrease of approximately 5% as compared to previous year. Such decrease was mainly due to closure of retails outlet in Hong Kong during the year under review. The main reason was due to the expiry of the rental lease and a significant increase in rental anticipated for renewing the lease. After considering the cost budget of the retails section in Hong Kong, the Group decided to close down the retails outlet in Hong Kong. The Group will closely monitor the market condition in Hong Kong and will look for other suitable place to resume the retails section in Hong Kong.
During the year under review, the Group’s apparel trading business recorded a loss of approximately HK$3.5 million which was mainly due to the increase in the cost of apparel products and significant increase in salaries and allowances. Nevertheless, the loss of approximately HK$3.5 million has been improved from approximately HK$14.2 million in previous year. The reason for such improvement was mainly due to significant decrease in the impairment of trade receivable and provision of obsolete inventories which was as a result of better control of the inventories level and recovery of the outstanding debts.
Future Business Prospects and Plans
In view of both Hong Kong and Macau are experiencing an impressive economic growth, the purchasing power from customers is anticipated to increase in coming years. Although the Group’s apparel sourcing and apparel trading business faced a comprehensive challenge from local competitors, the Group will take every step to overcome the challenge by restructuring the cost structure as well as formulating new business plans to expand revenue by entering into trading of high margin apparel products in the future.
In addition to focusing on the Group’s apparel trading business, the Group will implement new business strategy to expand the Group’s business model in the future. In July 2007, the Group has completed the acquisition of approximately 29.9% equity interests in Birmingham City Plc. which operates a well established football club and play in the top division — Premier League in England. Following on the acquisition, the Group will be benefited from supply and source apparel, accessories and related products for Birmingham Football Club in the future. Moreover, the Company has appointed a former England international football player - Steven McManaman to be an executive director of the Company. Mr. McManaman played in a career spanning two of European Football’s biggest clubs in Liverpool F.C. and Real Madrid F.C. and accumulated substantial experience in the management of football club and its continuing development. Together with his indepth knowledge in football industry, the Group is confident that the newly acquired associate — Birmingham City Plc. will bring positive return to the Group and its shareholders in the future.
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Furthermore, apart from the acquisition of approximately 29.9% equity interests in Birmingham City Plc., the Group will continue to explore and identify investment opportunities to add to the Group’s investment portfolio so as to enhance shareholders’ value by organic growth.
Dividend
The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2007 (2006: Nil).
Capital Structure
It is the intention of the Group to maintain a strong and stable financial position to ensure an efficient capital structure over time. As at 31 March 2007, the Group had total assets of approximately HK$23.2 million (2006: HK$41.4 million), comprising non-current assets of approximately HK$5.3 million (2006: HK$20.6 million) and current assets of approximately HK$17.9 million (2006: HK$20.9 million).
As at 31 March 2007, total debts of the Group amounted to approximately HK$23.2 million, represented a decrease of approximately 39.1% as compared to previous year of approximately HK$38.2 million. Such decrease was mainly due to release of mortgage loan upon disposal of certain subsidiaries during the year. Apart from this, there was no significant change in the Group’s debt structure and the current year’s total debts remained fairly stable as compared to that of previous year. As at 31 March 2007, total debts of the Group mainly consisted of trade payables and other payables of approximately HK$3.1 million and tax payable (including current and deferred taxation) of approximately HK$20.2 million.
The current ratio, representing current assets divided by current liabilities, has been improved from previous year of 0.65 to the current year of 0.77. The quick ratio also improved from last year of 0.37 to the current year of 0.62. The improvement in both current ratio and quick ratio was mainly as a result of increase in cash and bank balances and the reduction in current liabilities during the current year. The Group remained fairly low level of debts and the directors considered that the Group has sufficient cash flow to settle all the debts when they fall due.
As at 31 March 2007, the shareholders have deficit of approximately HK$55,000 while it was approximately HK$3.3 million surplus in the previous year.
The gearing ratio expressed as a percentage of total bank borrowings to total shareholders’ equity was Nil for the year ended 31 March 2007 while it was 183% in last year.
Liquidity and Financial Resources
It is the intention to manage its cash and bank balances and maintains a high level of liquidity to ensure that the Group is well placed to take advantage of growth opportunities for the business. Cash and bank balances of the Group as at 31 March 2007 were
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approximately HK$6.8 million, represented an increase of 1.7 times as compared to the previous year of approximately HK$2.5 million. After considering the strong cash position as at 31 March 2007 and various fund raising exercises such as open offer and cash placement subsequent to the balance sheet date, the directors have considered that the Group maintains a healthy liquidity position and is able to settle all the debts when they fall due.
The Group generally financed its operations and serviced its debts primarily through internally generated cash flows from its operations. As at 31 March 2007, the Group did not have any outstanding bank borrowings (2006: approximately HK$6.0 million).
The Group had contingent liabilities of approximately HK$3 million as at balance sheet date which alleged claim for reimbursement of expenses paid by its former senior management on behalf of the Company and its subsidiary. Further details in connection with the above contingent liabilities have been disclosed in note 30 to the financial statements.
Exposure to Fluctuation in Exchange Rates and Related Hedges
As at 31 March 2007, substantially all of the monetary assets of the Group were comprised of cash and bank balance and trade receivables, which denominated in Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi. As the exchange rates of Hong Kong dollars against Renminbi were considered relatively stable during the year, the Group’s exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates was minimal. In addition, the Group did not have any foreign currency investment which has been hedged by currency borrowings and other hedging instruments. The Group will closely monitor the foreign currency exposure and to arrange for hedging facilities when necessary.
Pledge and Charge of Group Assets
As at 31 March 2007, the Group did not have assets pledged to secure any outstanding borrowings (2006: approximately HK$9.2 million).
Human Resources
As at 31 March 2007, the Group employed 32 employees. The remuneration policy and package of the Group’s employees are periodically reviewed and approved by the executive directors and the Company’s remuneration committee. Apart from the provident fund scheme, medical insurance scheme, discretionary bonuses and share options may also be awarded to employees according to the assessment of individual performances. During the year under review, the Group has not encountered any problem with the recruitment of its employees. None of the companies in the Group has experienced any labour disputes during the year and the directors of the Company consider that the Group has maintained an excellent employment relationship.
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APPENDIX II ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON BIRMINGHAM CITY PLC.
A. ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT
The following is the text of a report, prepared for the sole purpose of inclusion in this circular, received from the independent reporting accountants, Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited.
2 November 2007
The Board of Directors Grandtop International Holdings Limited Unit 3008 30th Floor West Tower Shun Tak Centre 168-200 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong
Dear Sirs,
We set out below our report on the financial information of Birmingham City Plc. (“BCP”) and its subsidiary (collectively referred as the “BCP Group”) for the years ended 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and nine months ended 31 May 2007 (the “Relevant Periods”), prepared for inclusion in the circular of Grandtop International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) dated 2 November 2007 (the “Circular”) in connection with the proposed acquisition of approximately 29.9% of the issued capital of BCP by the Company (the “Acquisition”).
BCP was incorporated in the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”) with limited liability and its shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. BCP’s principal place of business is in the U.K. and is principally engaged in investment holding. During the Relevant Periods and up to the date of this report, BCP has one subsidiary, Birmingham City Football Club Plc. registered in the U.K. and it is principally engaged in operation of a football league club in the U.K.
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The consolidated financial statements of the BCP Group for the Relevant Periods, which were prepared in accordance with the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practise which included the United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law (the “UK GAAP”), were jointly audited by Edwards, and Grant Thornton UK LLP (previously known as RSM Robson Rhodes LLP). These consolidated financial statements of the BCP Group prepared under the UK GAAP are referred as the Underlying Financial Statements.
We have, for the purpose of this report, carried out appropriate audit procedures in respect of the Underlying Financial Statements of the BCP Group for the Relevant Periods, in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”).
The financial information and the notes thereto for the Relevant Periods (the “Financial Information”) as set out on pages 70 to 98 have been prepared based on the Underlying Financial Statements of the BCP Group and in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) issued by the HKICPA. For the purpose of this report, we have examined the Financial Information of the BCP Group and carried out such additional procedures as are necessary in accordance with Auditing Guideline 3.340 “Prospectuses and the Reporting Accountant” issued by the HKICPA.
The directors of BCP are responsible for the preparation of the Underlying Financial Statements which give a true and fair view in accordance with the UK GAAP. The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and the true and fair presentation of the Financial Information in accordance with HKFRSs, and the contents of the Circular in which this report is included. In preparing the Financial Information and the Underlying Financial Statements which give a true and fair view, it is fundamental that appropriate accounting policies are selected and applied consistently. It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion, based on our examination, on the Financial Information and to report our opinion to you.
The Financial Information does not contain comparative financial information of the BCP Group for the nine months ended 31 May 2006 as required by HKAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Except for the failure to provide such comparative information of the BCP Group, in our opinion, the Financial Information, for the purpose of this report, gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the BCP Group as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006, and 31 May 2007 and of the results and cash flows of the BCP Group for each of the Relevant Periods.
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 of Section C which indicates that the BCP Group reported consolidated net current liabilities as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the BCP Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Financial Information has been prepared on a going concern basis, the validity of which depends upon the measures undertaken by the BCP Group to improve its working capital. Our opinion is not qualified in this respect.
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APPENDIX II ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON BIRMINGHAM CITY PLC.
B. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Financial Information of the BCP Group has been prepared on the basis set out in Note 1 of Section C, after making such adjustments as are appropriate.
Consolidated income statements
| Notes Turnover 5 Operating expenses Other revenue and other (loss)/gain, net 6 Profit/(loss) from operations Finance costs 7 Profit/(loss) before taxation 9 Taxation 10(a) Net profit/(loss) for the year/period Earnings/(loss) per share attributable to the ordinary equity holder of BCP: 11 Basic (pence) Dilutive (pence) |
Year ended 31 August 2004 2005 £’000 £’000 45,337 42,706 (39,776) (43,825) (82) 4,127 5,479 3,008 (236) (314) 5,243 2,694 259 (345) 5,502 2,349 6.88 2.93 6.74 2.92 |
Nine months ended 31 May 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 40,117 20,453 (45,457) (26,950) 7,102 5,959 1,762 (538) (298) (244) 1,464 (782) (532) 163 932 (619) 1.15 (0.77) 1.15 (0.77) |
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Consolidated balance sheets
| Note ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 12 Intangible assets 13 Deferred taxation 10(c) Current assets Inventories 14 Trade and other receivables 15 Tax recoverable Cash at banks Current liabilities Trade and other payables 16 Bank and other borrowings 17 Deferred income 18 Deferred capital grants 19 Tax payable Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Non-current liabilities Bank and other borrowings 17 Deferred income 18 Deferred capital grants 19 Deferred taxation 10(c) Net assets EQUITY Share capital 20 Reserves Total equity |
2004 £’000 13,097 21,072 — 34,169 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 12,856 12,529 18,527 15,965 — — 31,383 28,494 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 12,856 12,529 18,527 15,965 — — 31,383 28,494 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 12,856 12,529 18,527 15,965 — — 31,383 28,494 |
At 31 May 2007 £’000 12,972 17,486 110 30,568 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 7,509 20 8,774 |
194 12,186 22 6,404 |
360 11,463 — 4,308 |
364 14,535 — 71 |
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| 16,639 | 18,806 | 16,131 | 14,970 | ||
| 16,725 41 19,400 57 — |
13,982 45 19,496 57 316 |
15,667 90 10,771 57 855 |
21,740 2,606 4,015 57 812 |
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| 36,223 (19,584) 14,585 393 3,081 2,250 — 5,724 8,861 8,000 861 8,861 |
33,896 (15,090) 16,293 349 2,419 2,193 39 5,000 11,293 8,075 3,218 11,293 |
27,440 (11,309) 17,185 300 2,514 2,136 10 4,960 12,225 8,075 4,150 12,225 |
29,230 (14,260) 16,308 1,036 1,573 2,093 — 4,702 11,606 8,075 3,531 11,606 |
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Consolidated statements of changes in equity
| As at 1 September 2003 Profit for the year As at 31 August 2004 and 1 September 2004 Profit for the year Exercise of share options As at 31 August 2005 and 1 September 2005 Profit for the year As at 31 August 2006 and 1 September 2006 Loss for the period As at 31 May 2007 |
Share capital £’000 8,000 — 8,000 — 75 8,075 — 8,075 — 8,075 |
Share premium £’000 10,065 — 10,065 — 8 10,073 — 10,073 — 10,073 |
Revaluation reserve £’000 313 — 313 — — 313 — 313 — 313 |
Merger reserve £’000 (Note) (2,539) — (2,539) — — (2,539) — (2,539) — (2,539) |
Accumulated losses £’000 (12,480) 5,502 (6,978) 2,349 — (4,629) 932 (3,697) (619) (4,316) |
Total £’000 3,359 5,502 8,861 2,349 83 11,293 932 12,225 (619) 11,606 |
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Note:
As at the balance sheet date, the merger reserve of the BCP Group represented the difference between the nominal value of share capital of the subsidiary of BCP acquired pursuant to the group reorganisation which became effective on 15 January 1997, over the nominal value of the shares of BCP issued in exchange therefor.
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Consolidated Cash flow statements
| 2004 £’000 Operating activities Profit/(loss) before taxation 5,243 Adjustments for: Depreciation 460 Loss/(profit) on sale of players’ registrations 180 Amortisation of players’ registrations 9,073 Amortisation of deferred capital grants (57) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment — Interest income (98) Interest expenses 236 Operating cash flow before working capital change 15,037 (Increase)/decrease in inventories (119) (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables (3,224) Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 1,779 Net cash generated from/(used in) operation 13,473 Tax refund/(paid) 153 Interest paid (73) Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 13,553 Investing activities Interest received 98 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (744) Purchase of players’ registrations (10,411) Sale of players’ registrations 1,841 Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment — Net cash used in investing activities (9,216) Financing activities Inception of bank loan — Capital contribution — Repayment of bank borrowings (39) Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities (39) Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 4,298 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year/period 4,476 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year/period 8,774 Analysis of the balances of cash and cash equivalents: Cash at banks 8,774 Bank overdrafts — Total 8,774 |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 2,694 1,464 (782) 548 555 407 (3,958) (7,063) (5,933) 9,685 11,108 5,446 (57) (57) (43) 2 — 5 (169) (39) (26) 314 298 244 9,059 6,266 (682) 142 (166) (4) (4,699) 745 (3,072) (1,246) (3,066) (1,589) 3,256 3,779 (5,347) (22) — — (32) (111) (72) 3,202 3,668 (5,419) 169 39 26 (326) (228) (859) (12,875) (12,671) (4,879) 7,400 7,100 3,638 17 — 4 (5,615) (5,760) (2,070) — — 836 83 — — (40) (45) (46) 43 (45) 790 (2,370) (2,137) (6,699) 8,774 6,404 4,267 6,404 4,267 (2,432) 6,404 4,308 71 — (41) (2,503) 6,404 4,267 (2,432) |
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APPENDIX II ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON BIRMINGHAM CITY PLC.
C. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. Basis of presentation
The Financial Information set out in this report have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and complied with all applicable HKFRSs (which also include Hong Kong Accounting Standards (“HKASs”) and Interpretations), issued at the time of preparing the Financial Information, and effective for the accounting period commencing 1 September 2006.
The Financial Information also complies with the applicable disclosure requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”).
The Financial Information is presented in Pound sterling (“£”), which is the same as the functional currency of the BCP Group.
The Financial Information has been prepared on a going concern basis notwithstanding the fact that the BCP Group reported consolidated net current liabilities as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007.
Based on the measures undertaken by the directors of BCP to improve the working capital of the BCP Group, the directors of BCP and the Company are satisfied that it is appropriate to prepare the Financial Information on a going concern basis.
2. Adoption of new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards
For the purpose of preparing and presenting the Financial Information of the Relevant Periods, the BCP Group has early adopted all of the new and revised HKFRSs issued by the HKICPA that are effective for accounting periods beginning on 1 September 2006, at the beginning of the Relevant Periods.
The BCP Group has not early applied the following new standards and interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective. The directors of BCP anticipate that the application of these Standards or Interpretations relevant to BCP will have no material impact on the Financial Information of the BCP Group.
| Effective for | ||
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| accounting periods | ||
| beginning on or after | ||
| HKAS 1 (Amendment) | Capital Disclosures | 1 January 2007 |
| HKAS 23 (Revised) | Borrowing Costs | 1 January 2009 |
| HKFRS 7 | Financial Instruments: Disclosures | 1 January 2007 |
| HKFRS 8 | Operating segments | 1 January 2009 |
| HK(IFRIC) — Int 10 | Interim Financial Reporting and | 1 November 2006 |
| Impairment | ||
| HK(IFRIC) — Int 11 | HKFRS 2 — Group and Treasury Share | 1 March 2007 |
| Transactions | ||
| HK(IFRIC) — Int 12 | Service Concession Arrangements | 1 January 2008 |
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3. Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparation and presentation
The Financial Information has been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified for revaluation of certain freehold land and buildings which are carried at fair value.
(b) Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of BCP and its subsidiary made up during each of the Relevant Periods.
The results of subsidiary acquired and disposed of during the Relevant Periods are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.
All significant intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group enterprises are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment on the asset transferred.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiary to bring its accounting policies into line with those used by other members of the BCP Group.
(c) Subsidiary
A subsidiary is an entity whose financial and operating policies BCP controls, directly or indirectly, so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the BCP Group controls another enterprise.
(d) Property, plant and equipment
Freehold land is stated at its revalued amount, being the fair value at the date of revaluation, less any accumulated impairment losses and is not depreciated. Freehold buildings held for use in provision of services, or for administrative purposes, are stated in the balance sheet at their revalued amounts, being the fair value at the date of revaluation, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are performed with sufficient regularity such that the carrying amount of these freehold land and buildings does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair values at the balance sheet date except those exempted under HKAS 16. Other property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Any revaluation increase arising on the revaluation of such freehold land and buildings is credited to the revaluation reserve, except to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease for the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss, in which case the increase is credited to profit or loss to the extent of the decrease previously charged. A decrease in carrying amount arising on the revaluation of such freehold land and buildings is charged to profit or loss to the extent that it exceeds the balance, if any held in the revaluation reserve relating to a previous revaluation of that asset.
Depreciation on revalued freehold land and buildings is charged to profit or loss. On the subsequent sale or retirement of a revalued property, the attributable revaluation surplus remaining in the revaluation reserve is transferred directly to retained earnings.
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APPENDIX II
Historical cost of an asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its present working condition and location for its intended use. Expenditure incurred after the asset has been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance and overhaul costs, is charged to profit or loss in the period in which it is incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditure has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of the assets, the expenditure is capitalised as an additional cost of the asset or a separate asset.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. The useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date, and are set out as follows:
Freehold land Not depreciated Freehold buildings 50 years Leasehold land and buildings 50 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 to 5 years Motor vehicles 5 years
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets, or where shorter, the term of the relevant lease.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.
(e) Intangible assets
Intangible assets represented player transfer costs which are measured initially at purchase cost and are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, i.e. the period of the players’ initial contracts ranging from one to five years, less any accumulated impairment losses.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an item of intangible assets is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds, and the carrying amount of the asset and any direct costs, and is recognised in profit or loss.
(f) Impairment of assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the BCP Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
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Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cashgenerating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so 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 (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
(g) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes cost of purchase of materials computed using the first-in-first-out method. Net realisable value is determined by reference to the anticipated sales proceeds of items sold in the ordinary course of business less estimated selling expenses after the balance sheet date or to management estimates based on prevailing market conditions.
(h)
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the BCP Group’s consolidated balance sheet when BCP becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
(i) Trade and other receivables
Receivables are measured at initial recognition at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Appropriate provisions for estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognised in profit or loss when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired. The provision recognised is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition.
(ii) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the BCP Group’s cash management are also included as a component of cash and cash equivalent for the purpose of the consolidated cash flow statement.
(iii) Financial liabilities and equity
Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the BCP Group are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the BCP Group after deducting all of its liabilities. The accounting policies adopted for specific financial liabilities and equity instruments are set out below.
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(iv) Borrowings
Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts are initially measured at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the settlement or redemption of borrowings is recognised over the term of the borrowings in accordance with the BCP Group’s accounting policy for borrowing costs.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the BCP Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.
(v) Redeemable preference shares
Preference share capital is classified as a liability if it is redeemable on a specific date or at the option of the shareholders, or if dividend payments are not discretionary. The dividends on these preference shares are recognised in profit or loss as interest expense.
(vi) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
- (vii) Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the BCP Group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
(i) Grants
Grants and donations received in respect of safety work and ground developments are credited to deferred capital grants and are released to profit or loss over the anticipated useful lives of the assets to which they relate. Football trust grants received towards revenue expenditure are released to profit or loss as the related expenditure is incurred.
(j) Leases
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.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the BCP Group at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged to profit or loss, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the BCP Group’s policy on borrowing costs.
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to enter into an operating lease are also spread on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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The cost of acquiring land held under an operating lease is amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease term. When the lease payments cannot be allocated reliably between the leasehold land and buildings elements, the entire lease payments are included in the cost of the leasehold land and buildings as a finance lease in property, plant and equipment.
(k) Provisions and contingent liabilities
Provisions are recognised for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount when the BCP Group has a legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made. Where the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at the present value of the expenditures expected to settle the obligation.
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, whose existence 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.
Signing-on fees are due to players if they are still in the service of the BCP Group on future dates specified in their contracts. They are charged to profit or loss in the accounting period in which the liability becomes payable. Possible instalments due in the future, on continued service, are not provided but are noted as contingent liabilities. Where a player’s registration is transferred, any signing-on fees payable in respect of future periods are charged against the profit or loss on disposal of player’s registrations in the period in which the disposal is recognised.
(l) Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year/period. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expenses that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The BCP Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet dates.
Deferred tax liabilities are provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. However, such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit. Taxation rates enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet dates are used to determine deferred taxation.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
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APPENDIX II
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investment in subsidiary, except where the BCP 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.
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 they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the BCP Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
(m)
Related parties
Two parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals (being members of key management personnel, significant equity holders and/or their close family members) or other entities and include entities which are under the significant influence of related parties of the BCP Group where those parties are individuals, and post-employment benefit plans which are for the benefit of employees of the BCP Group or of any entity that is a related party of the BCP Group.
(n) Translation of foreign currencies
The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are expressed in Pound sterling which is the functional currency of BCP, and the presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements.
Foreign currency transactions are translated into Pound sterling, being the functional currency at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. 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. Non-monetary 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 retranslation of monetary items, are included in profit or loss for the period.
(o) Employees’ benefits
- (i) Short term benefits
Salaries and annual bonuses are accrued in the year/period in which the associated services are rendered by employees. Where payment or settlement is deferred and the effect would be material, these amounts are stated at their present value.
(ii) Pension
Eligible employees of the BCP Group are required to participate in a central pension scheme operated by the government in the U.K. The BCP Group is required to contribute certain percentage of its payroll costs to the central pension scheme. The contributions are charged to the income statement as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the central pension scheme.
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(iii) Share-based payments
The BCP Group issues equity-settled and share-based payments to certain employees. Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value (excluding the effect of non market-based vesting conditions) at the date of grant. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straightline basis over the vesting period, based on the BCP Group’s estimate of the shares that will eventually vest and adjusted for the effect of non market-based vesting conditions.
Fair value is measured using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on BCP management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.
(p) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.
(q) Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts and exclude value added tax or other sales related taxes.
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(i) Revenue from match receipts, F.A. and league distributions, and commercial activities is recognised when the services have been rendered.
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(ii) Revenue from television and radio coverage is recognised to the extent of services rendered and according to the terms of the agreements.
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(iii) Revenue from the sale of products is recognised when the BCP Group has delivered products to the customer, the customer has accepted the products, and collectibility of the related receivable is reasonably assured.
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(iv) Interest income is accrued on a time-apportioned basis by reference to the principal outstanding using the effective interest rate method.
(r) Deferred income
Deferred income represents the proceeds received and receivable on the sale of season ticket and sponsorship income received in respect of the forthcoming year/period. Such income is deferred and recognised in the income statement over the tenure of the relevant season or sponsorship periods on the straight-line basis.
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4. Critical accounting estimates and judgments
Estimates and judgments used in preparing the Financial Information 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 BCP Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that may have a significant effect on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
(a) Impairment on assets
If circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, the asset may be impaired and an impairment loss may be recognised in accordance with accounting policy for impairment on asset as described in Note 3 (f) above. The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed periodically in order to assess whether the recoverable amounts have declined below the carrying amounts. These assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their recorded carrying amounts may not be recoverable. When such a decline has occurred, the carrying amount is reduced to recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and the value in use. In determining the value in use, expected future cash flows generated by the asset are discounted to their present value, which requires significant judgment relating to the level of revenue and amount of operating costs. The BCP Group uses all readily available information in determining an amount that is reasonable approximation of recoverable amount, including estimates based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections of revenue and amount of operating costs. Changes in these estimates could have a significant impact on the carrying value of the assets and could result in additional impairment charge or reversal of impairment in future periods.
(b) Impairment for bad and doubtful debts
The policy for impairment of bad and doubtful debts of the BCP Group is based on the evaluation of collectibility and aging analysis of accounts and on the BCP Group’s management’s judgment. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing the ultimate realisation of these receivables, including the current creditworthiness and the past collection history of each debtor. If the financial conditions of debtors of the BCP Group were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
5. Turnover and segment information
The BCP Group derived income from operation of a football league club in the U.K. during the Relevant Periods. Turnover is analysed as follows:
| Match receipt, F.A. and league distribution Television and radio coverage Commercial activities |
2004 £’000 21,476 16,725 7,136 45,337 |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 20,870 17,913 9,680 13,965 13,984 5,214 7,871 8,220 5,559 42,706 40,117 20,453 |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 20,870 17,913 9,680 13,965 13,984 5,214 7,871 8,220 5,559 42,706 40,117 20,453 |
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| 20,453 |
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APPENDIX II
Operation of a football league club in the U.K. is the BCP Group’s only business segment throughout the Relevant Periods. All assets and operations of the BCP Group for the Relevant Periods are located in the U.K. Accordingly no separate segment information is presented.
6. Other revenue and other (loss)/gain, net
| Interest income (Loss)/profit on sales of players’ registrations 7. Finance costs Interest on deferred payments on players registrations Interest expenses on bank borrowings Total 8. Directors’ remuneration |
2004 £’000 98 (180) (82) 2004 £’000 163 73 236 |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 169 39 26 3,958 7,063 5,933 4,127 7,102 5,959 Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 282 187 172 32 111 72 314 298 244 |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 169 39 26 3,958 7,063 5,933 4,127 7,102 5,959 Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 282 187 172 32 111 72 314 298 244 |
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| 244 | |||
Directors’ remuneration for the Relevant Periods is as follows:
| Wages and salaries Social security costs |
2004 £’000 212 — 212 |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 598 536 1,236 — — — 598 536 1,236 |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 598 536 1,236 — — — 598 536 1,236 |
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| 1,236 |
During the Relevant Periods, no emoluments were paid by the BCP Group to any of the directors of BCP as an inducement to join or upon joining the BCP Group or as compensation for loss of office. There were no arrangements under which any director of BCP waived or agreed to waive any emoluments in respect of each of the Relevant Periods.
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9. Profit/(loss) before taxation
Profit/(loss) before taxation is arrived at after charging or (crediting):
| Auditor’s remuneration Staff costs — Wages and salaries, signing on fees — Social security costs Amortisation of players’ registrations Amortisation of deferred capital grants Rental on equipment leased under operating lease Rental on premises leased under operating lease Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Depreciation |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2004 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 21 21 24 24 20,840 24,765 24,436 13,393 2,135 2,615 2,319 1,387 9,073 9,685 11,108 5,446 (57) (57) (57) (43) 78 106 122 107 84 84 84 63 — 2 — 5 460 548 555 407 |
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10. Taxation
(a) Taxation in the income statement represents:
| United Kingdom: Current tax Deferred tax Total tax (credit)/charge |
2004 £’000 (259) — |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 306 561 (43) 39 (29) (120) 345 532 (163) |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 306 561 (43) 39 (29) (120) 345 532 (163) |
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| (259) | 345 | 532 |
No provision has been made for Hong Kong profits tax as the BCP Group has no assessable profits arising in Hong Kong for the Relevant Periods.
The BCP Group is subject to U.K. corporate income tax at 30% for the Relevant Periods.
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(b) Taxation for the Relevant Periods can be reconciled to the accounting profit/(loss) as follows:
| Profit/(loss) before taxation Calculated at the U.K. corporate income tax rates Tax effect of expenses not deductible Utilisation of tax losses Excess of capital allowances over depreciation for the year/period Roll-over relief for intangible assets Clawback of tax relief for amortisation of players’ registrations with rollover relief Deferred tax recognised Others Taxation for the year/period |
2004 £’000 5,243 1,573 5 (1,793) 121 — — — (165) (259) |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 2,694 1,464 (782) 808 440 (234) 13 18 15 46 (87) — 143 (47) (3) (677) — — — 237 179 39 (29) (120) (27) — — 345 532 (163) |
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(c) The following are the major deferred tax liabilities/(assets) recognised by the BCP Group and movements thereon during each of the Relevant Periods:
| At 1 September 2003, 31 August 2004 and 1 September 2004 (Credit)/charge to profit or loss for the year At 31 August 2005 and 1 September 2005 (Credit)/charge to profit or loss for the year At 31 August 2006 and 1 September 2006 (Credit)/charge to profit or loss for the period At 31 May 2007 |
Accelerated tax depreciation £’000 — (551) (551) 121 (430) 60 (370) |
Roll-over relief for intangible assets £’000 — 677 677 (237) 440 (180) 260 |
Tax losses £’000 — (87) (87) 87 — — — |
Total £’000 — 39 39 (29) 10 (120) (110) |
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APPENDIX II
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred tax relates to the same fiscal authority. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for balance sheet purposes:
| Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax assets Net deferred tax (assets)/liabilities |
2004 £’000 — — — |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 677 440 (638) (430) 39 10 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 260 (370) (110) |
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At 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, the BCP Group has unused tax losses of £138,000, £291,000, £Nil and £ 143,000 respectively available for offset against future profits. At 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, deferred tax asset has been recognised for the above losses in the amounts of £Nil, £291,000, £Nil and £Nil respectively. No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of the remaining balance due to the unpredictability of future profit streams.
At 31 August 2004, the BCP Group has unused accelerated tax depreciation of £1,583,000 and deferred tax asset has not been recognised in respect thereof as the utilisation of such accelerated tax depreciation was considered not probable.
Save for the above unrecognised deferred tax, there was no material unprovided deferred tax in respect of the Relevant Periods and as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006, and 31 May 2007.
11. Earnings/(loss) per share
The calculation of basic earnings/(loss) per share amounts is based on the net profit/(loss) for the Relevant Periods attributable to ordinary equity holders of BCP, and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue.
The calculation of diluted earnings/(loss) per share amounts is based on the net profit for the Relevant Periods attributable to ordinary equity holders of BCP. The weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation is the number of ordinary shares in issue during the Relevant Periods, as used in the basic earnings per share calculation, and the weighted average number of ordinary shares assumed to have been issued at no consideration on the deemed exercise or conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
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The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share are based on:
| Earnings/(loss) Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent, used in the basic earnings/(loss) per share calculation: Shares Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the Relevant Periods used in the basic earnings per share calculation Effect of dilution — weighted average number of ordinary shares on share options Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the Relevant Periods used in the dilutive earnings/(loss) per share calculation |
2004 £’000 5,502 80,000,000 1,625,000 81,625,000 |
Year ended Nine months 31 August ended 31 May 2005 2006 2007 £’000 £’000 £’000 2,349 932 (619) 80,262,699 80,755,000 80,755,000 149,125 50,238 — 80,411,824 80,805,238 80,755,000 |
|---|---|---|
Diluted loss per share amount for the nine months ended 31 May 2007 has not been disclosed, as the share options outstanding during the period had an anti-dilutive effect on the basic loss per share for the period.
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12. Property, plant and equipment
| Cost: At 1 September 2003 Additions At 31 August 2004 and 1 September 2004 Additions Disposal At 31 August 2005 and 1 September 2005 Additions At 31 August 2006 and 1 September 2006 Additions Disposal At 31 May 2007 Accumulated depreciation: At 1 September 2003 Charge for the year At 31 August 2004 and 1 September 2004 Charge for the year Disposal At 31 August 2005 and 1 September 2005 Charge for the year At 31 August 2006 Charge for the period Disposal At 31 May 2007 Net book value: At 31 August 2004 At 31 August 2005 At 31 August 2006 At 31 May 2007 |
Freehold land and buildings £’000 12,835 9 12,844 89 — 12,933 — 12,933 — — 12,933 1,853 265 2,118 257 — 2,375 259 2,634 194 — 2,828 10,726 10,558 10,299 10,105 |
Leasehold land and buildings £’000 1,425 214 1,639 30 — 1,669 130 1,799 796 — 2,595 44 29 73 33 — 106 33 139 35 — 174 1,566 1,563 1,660 2,421 |
Fixtures and equipment £’000 2,436 521 2,957 143 — 3,100 98 3,198 63 (19) 3,242 2,050 152 2,202 239 — 2,441 241 2,682 162 (10) 2,834 755 659 516 408 |
Motor vehicles £’000 78 — 78 64 (33) 109 — 109 — — 109 14 14 28 19 (14) 33 22 55 16 — 71 50 76 54 38 |
Total £’000 16,774 744 17,518 326 (33) 17,811 228 18,039 859 (19) 18,879 3,961 460 4,421 548 (14) 4,955 555 5,510 407 (10) 5,907 13,097 12,856 12,529 12,972 |
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The freehold and leasehold land and buildings are located in the U.K. The leasehold land and buildings are held by the BCP Group under the long term leases.
Revaluation of the freehold land and buildings of the BCP Group was carried out in 1991 by Messrs Chestertons, independent Chartered Surveyors on an open market value, existing use basis. Since 1991, no further revaluations of the BCP Group’s freehold land and buildings have been carried out, as the BCP Group has relied upon the exemption granted under the transitional provisions in paragraph 80A of HKAS 16, from the requirement to carry out regular revaluation even if the carrying amounts of the revalued assets are materially different from the asset’s fair values.
Had the freehold land and buildings been stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation, the carrying amount of the BCP Group’s freehold land and buildings at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 would have been £10,485,000, £10,320,000, £10,068,000 and £9,816,000 respectively. The BCP Group has pledged freehold properties at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 to secure bank loan facility granted to the BCP Group (Note 17) .
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13. Intangible assets
| COST: At 1 September 2003 Additions Disposal At 31 August 2004 and 1 September 2004 Additions Disposal At 31 August 2005 and 1 September 2005 Additions Disposal At 31 August 2006 and 1 September 2006 Additions Disposal At 31 May 2007 ACCUMULATED AMORTISATION: At 1 September 2003 Charge for the year Disposal At 31 August 2004 and 1 September 2004 Charge for the year Disposal At 31 August 2005 and 1 September 2005 Charge for the year Disposal At 31 August 2006 and 1 September 2006 Charge for the period Disposal At 31 May 2007 NET BOOK VALUE: At 31 August 2004 At 31 August 2005 At 31 August 2006 At 31 May 2007 |
Players’ registrations £’000 32,680 13,097 (10,457) 35,320 11,265 (12,625) 33,960 14,013 (16,326) 31,647 7,686 (8,771) 30,562 13,143 9,073 (7,968) 14,248 9,685 (8,500) 15,433 11,108 (10,859) 15,682 5,446 (8,052) 13,076 21,072 18,527 15,965 17,486 |
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14. Inventories
| Goods for resale 15. Trade and other receivables Trade and players transfer fee receivables Other receivables Prepayment Value added tax (“VAT”) recoverable |
2004 £’000 336 2004 £’000 4,806 213 2,490 — 7,509 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 194 360 As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 10,332 9,651 86 43 1,768 1,769 — — 12,186 11,463 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 364 |
|---|---|---|---|
| As at 31 May 2007 £’000 12,277 37 1,641 580 |
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| 14,535 |
The directors of BCP consider that the fair values of the trade and other receivables at each of the balance sheet dates approximate to their corresponding carrying amounts. Trade receivables are non-interest-bearing.
The BCP Group has no formal credit policy, which is subject to the respective terms of contracts.
16. Trade and other payables
| Trade and players transfer fee payables Taxation and society security cost Other payable and accruals |
2004 £’000 12,696 2,213 1,816 16,725 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 10,142 11,409 2,279 3,013 1,561 1,245 13,982 15,667 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 19,029 509 2,202 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,740 |
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The directors of BCP consider that the carrying amount of trade and other payables approximates to their fair value at each of the balance sheet dates.
The trade payables are non-interest-bearing and are settled according to the terms of respective contracts.
17. Bank and other borrowings
| Bank overdrafts Bank loans, secured 4.2% redeemable preference shares (Note) The borrowings are repayable as follows: On demand or within a year More than one year, but not exceeding two years More than two years, but not more than five years More than five years _Less:_Amount due within one year shown under current liabilities Non-current portion |
2004 £’000 — 416 18 434 41 45 157 191 434 (41) 393 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 — 41 376 331 18 18 394 390 45 90 49 53 170 182 130 65 394 390 (45) (90) 349 300 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 2,503 1,121 18 3,642 2,606 113 393 530 3,642 (2,606) 1,036 |
|---|---|---|---|
All of the BCP Group’s borrowings are denominated in Pound sterling. The bank overdrafts are unsecured, repayable on demand and arranged at floating rate based on the bank base rate of HSBC Plc. plus 1.5%, thus exposing the BCP Group to cash flow interest rate risk. The bank loans are secured by freehold properties (Note 12) , repayable on demand and arranged at fixed rate with a weighted average interest rate of 5.5% per annum throughout the Relevant Periods, thus exposing the BCP Group to fair value interest rate risk.
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Note:
BCP issued 37,000 cumulative redeemable preference shares with par value of 50 pence per share. BCP may redeem the cumulative redeemable preference shares at par any time upon giving not less than three months previous notice in writing to the holders of the cumulative preference shares. On an earlier winding up of BCP, the cumulative redeemable preference shares carry priority over the ordinary shares to the extent of their par value plus any arrears of dividends (which are cumulative for a period of three years). The cumulative redeemable preference shares carry no votes except on a winding up or on variations of their rights.
18. Deferred income
| Total deferred income _Less:_Amount due within one year shown under current liabilities Non-current portion |
2004 £’000 22,481 (19,400) 3,081 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 21,915 13,285 (19,496) (10,771) 2,419 2,514 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 5,588 (4,015) 1,573 |
|---|---|---|---|
The directors of BCP consider that the fair values of the deferred income at each of the balance sheet dates approximate to their corresponding carrying amounts.
19. Deferred capital grants
The grant is in respect of the substantial redevelopment of the stadium of BCP. The grant has been treated as a deferred capital grant and is being amortised in line with the depreciable assets to which it relates. The movements of deferred capital grants were as follows:
| Carrying amount at beginning of the year/period Recognised during the year/period Carrying amount at end of year/period _Less:_current portion shown under current liabilities Non-current portion |
2004 £’000 2,364 (57) 2,307 (57) 2,250 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 2,307 2,250 (57) (57) 2,250 2,193 (57) (57) 2,193 2,136 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 2,193 (43) 2,150 (57) 2,093 |
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20. Share capital
| Authorised: 120,000,000 ordinary shares of 10 pence each Issued and fully paid: 80,000,000, 80,755,000, 80,755,000 and 80,755,000 ordinary shares of 10 pence each as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 |
2004 £’000 12,000 8,000 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 12,000 12,000 8,075 8,075 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 12,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,075 |
During the year ended 31 August 2005, the issued share capital of BCP was increased to approximately £8,075,000 by the allotment of 755,000 shares of 10 pence each at par for cash upon the exercise of the share options to broaden the capital base. Such shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing shares of BCP.
21. Commitments
| As at 31 August | As at 31 August | As at 31 May | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |
| £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | |
| Capital expenditure as at | ||||
| the balance sheet date | ||||
| but not yet incurred for acquisition | ||||
| of leasehold land and buildings | — | — | 706 | 47 |
22. Operating lease arrangements
At each of the balance sheet dates, the BCP Group has outstanding minimum commitments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
Land and buildings
| Within one year In the second to fifth years inclusive After five years |
2004 £’000 84 336 7,418 7,838 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 84 84 336 336 7,334 7,250 7,754 7,670 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 84 336 7,166 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,586 |
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Plant and equipment
| Within one year In the second to fifth years inclusive |
2004 £’000 92 308 400 |
As at 31 August 2005 2006 £’000 £’000 123 142 235 213 358 355 |
As at 31 May 2007 £’000 98 151 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 |
Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the BCP Group for certain of its leased properties, plant and equipment.
23. Financial risk management
(a) Financial risk factors
The main risks arising from the BCP Group’s financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk. These risks are evaluated and monitored by the BCP Group in accordance with the financial management policies and practices described below.
(i) Credit risk
The BCP Group’s principal financial assets are cash at banks, trade and other receivables. The amounts presented in the balance sheets are net of provisions for doubtful receivables. A provision for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows.
The BCP Group has no significant concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over a large number of counterparties and customers.
(ii) Liquidity risk
The BCP Group will consistently maintain a prudent financial policy and ensure that it maintains sufficient cash to meet its liquidity requirements.
(iii) Interest rate risk
Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
The BCP Group’s interest-rate risk arises from long-term borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the BCP Group to cash flow interest-rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the BCP Group to fair value interest-rate risk. The BCP Group’s policy is to maintain appropriate mix of its fixed-rate and floating-rate borrowings.
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(b) Fair value estimation
All financial instruments are carried at amounts not materially different from their fair values as at each of the balance sheet dates.
24. Share-based payments
Share options over ordinary shares have been granted under BCP’s share ownership scheme, of which 750,000 are exercisable at 11 pence each. They are exercisable at any time between 7 March 2004 and 6 April 2010 and were outstanding at 31 May 2007. The movement of share options during the Relevant Periods was as follows:
| At 1 September 2003 Lapsed Granted At 31 August 2004 and 1 September 2004 Lapsed Granted Exercised At 31 August 2005 and 1 September 2005 Lapsed Granted At 31 August 2006 and 1 September 2006 Lapsed Granted At 31 May 2007 |
Exercise price at 21.5p 000’s 1,255 (755) — 500 — — — 500 (500) — — — — — |
Exercise price at 20.5p 000’s 370 — — 370 — — — 370 — — 370 (370) — — |
Exercise price a 11.0p 000’s — — 755 755 — — (755) — — 500 500 — 250 750 |
Total 000’s 1,625 (755) 755 1,625 — — (755) 870 (500) 500 870 (370) 250 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
For these options, the fair value has been assessed, applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. No accrual has been taken to the income statement for the Relevant Periods as the amounts are considered immaterial.
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25. Related party transactions
Transactions between BCP and its subsidiary, which is a related party of BCP, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Details of transactions between the BCP Group and other related parties are disclosed below.
- (a) The BCP Group entered into the following significant transactions with related parties during the Relevant Periods in which, in the opinion of the directors of BCP, are entered into the ordinary course of business.
| Nine months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | ended 31 August | ended 31 May | ||
| Name of transactions | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | |
| Sale of goods and services | ||||
| provided to related | ||||
| companies in which certain | ||||
| directors of BCP have | ||||
| interests therein | 28 | 29 | 4 | — |
| Services provided by | ||||
| related companies in | ||||
| which certain directors of | ||||
| BCP and its subsidiary | ||||
| have interest therein | 1,114 | 62 | 84 | 80 |
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(b)(i) Included in the other receivables of the Group as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 are amounts of £Nil, £26,500, £Nil, and £Nil, respectively, due from related companies which are owned by certain directors of BCP.
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(ii) Included in the other payables of the Group as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 are amounts of £52,000, £52,000, £52,000, and £76,000, respectively, due to related companies which are owned by certain directors of BCP.
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(c) Members of key management during the Relevant Periods comprised only of the directors whose remuneration is set out in Note 8 of Section C to the Financial Information.
26. Contingent liabilities
(a) Player transfer cost
Under the terms of certain contracts with other football clubs in respect of player transfers, additional amounts would become payable if certain specific performance conditions are met. The maximum that could be payable and not provided for in the Financial Information in respect of transfers as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 are £2,416,000, £10,051,000, £2,081,000 and £2,134,000 respectively.
(b) Signing-on fees and image rights payable
The maximum possible commitments in respect of signing-on fees and image rights due to players under contracts as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007, which are payable on future dates specified in their contracts and not provided for in the Financial Information, amounted to £4,985,000, £5,305,000, £3,280,000 and £4,195,000 respectively.
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(c) HM customs and excise
HM customs and excise has issued an assessment for repayment of £Nil, £157,000, £608,000 and £947,000 of input VAT previously recovered which relates to payments made under the contractual arrangements between BCP and certain football agents as at 31 August 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 31 May 2007 respectively. The BCP Group considers the VAT concerned has been properly recovered and, an appeal has been lodged against the assessment, consequently no provision has been made within these accounts.
27. Significant post balance sheet events
There is no significant post balance sheet date event as of the date of this report.
D. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No audited financial statements have been prepared by the BCP Group in respect of any period subsequent to 31 May 2007 and up to the date of this report. No dividend or other distribution has been declared, made or paid by the BCP Group in respect of any period subsequent to 31 May 2007.
Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of
Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited
Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong
Choi Man On
Director
Practising Certificate number P02410
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(1) ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT
The following is the text of a report, prepared for the sole purpose of inclusion in this circular, received from the independent reporting accountants, Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited. A copy of the following report is available for inspection as described in the section headed “Documents available for inspection” in Appendix VI to this circular.
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23 August 2007
The Board of Directors Grandtop International Holdings Limited Unit 3008 30th Floor West Tower Shun Tak Centre 168-200 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong
Dear Sirs,
We set out below our report on the financial information of Guangzhou Yuexiu Music Factory Entertainment Ballroom (“GMF”) for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 and six months ended 30 June 2007 (the “Relevant Periods”), together with the unaudited financial information of GMF including the income statement, cash flow statement and statement of changes in equity for the six months ended 30 June 2006 (the “30 June 2006 Corresponding Information”), prepared for inclusion in the circular of Grandtop International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) dated 23 August 2007 (the “Circular”) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the 51% equity interest in the registered capital of GMF by the Company (the “Acquisition”).
GMF was established in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) with limited liability and its principal place of business is in the PRC. GMF is principally engaged in operation of cafe and bar as well as provision of catering services in the PRC.
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The financial statements of GMF were prepared in accordance with the accounting principles and relevant financial regulations of the PRC (the “PRC GAAP”). No statutory audited financial statements of GMF for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006 were issued, and no audited financial statements of GMF have been prepared for the six months ended 30 June 2007 and the 30 June 2006 Corresponding Information.
For the purpose of this report, the directors of GMF have prepared the financial statements (the “Underlying Financial Statements”) of GMF for the Relevant Periods in accordance with the PRC GAAP. We have, for the purpose of this report, carried out appropriate audit procedures in respect of the Underlying Financial Statements of GMF for the Relevant Periods, in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”).
The financial information and the notes thereto for the Relevant Periods (the “Financial Information”) as set out on pages 64 to 81 have been prepared based on the Underlying Financial Statements of GMF and in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) issued by the HKICPA. For the purpose of this report, we have examined the Financial Information of GMF and carried out such additional procedures as are necessary in accordance with Auditing Guideline 3.340 “Prospectuses and the Reporting Accountant” issued by the HKICPA.
The directors of GMF are responsible for the preparation of the Underlying Financial Statements which give a true and fair view in accordance with the PRC GAAP. The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and the true and fair presentation of the Financial Information in accordance with HKFRSs, and the contents of the Circular in which this report is included. In preparing the Financial Information and the Underlying Financial Statements which give a true and fair view, it is fundamental that appropriate accounting policies are selected and applied consistently. It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion, based on our examination, on the Financial Information and to report our opinion to you.
In our opinion, the Financial Information, for the purpose of this report, gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of GMF as at 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, and 30 June 2007 and of the results and cash flows of GMF for each of the Relevant Periods.
For the purpose of this report, we have reviewed the 30 June 2006 Corresponding Information, which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and for which the directors of GMF and the Company are responsible, in accordance with Statement of Auditing Standards 700 “Engagements to review interim financial reports” issued by the HKICPA. Our review consists principally of making enquiries of management and applying analytical procedures to the 30 June
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2006 Corresponding Information, assessing whether the accounting policies and presentation have been consistently applied unless otherwise disclosed. A review excludes audit procedures such as tests of controls and verification of assets, liabilities and transactions. It is substantially less in scope than an audit and therefore provides a lower level of assurance than an audit. Accordingly we do not express an audit opinion on the 30 June 2006 Corresponding Information.
For the purpose of this report and on the basis of our review of the 30 June 2006 Corresponding Information, which does not constitute an audit, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the unaudited financial information presented for the six months ended 30 June 2006.
B. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Financial Information of GMF has been prepared on the basis set out in Note 1 of Section C, after making such adjustments as are appropriate.
Income statements
| Notes Turnover 5 Cost of sales Gross profit/(loss) Other revenue and gain 6 Administrative expenses Profit/(loss) before taxation 8 Taxation 9 Net profit/(loss) for the year/period |
Year ended 31 December Six months ended 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) 7,560 1,495 4,106 2,186 1,591 (6,896) (1,524) (5,324) (2,219) (3,058) 664 (29) (1,218) (33) (1,467) 5 3 535 161 168 (192) (2,856) (1,289) (255) (1,462) 477 (2,882) (1,972) (127) (2,761) (265) (79) (271) (144) (108) 212 (2,961) (2,243) (271) (2,869) |
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Balance sheets
| Note ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 10 Current assets Trade, other receivables and deposits paid 11 Cash at banks Current liabilities Accounts payable 12 Other payables and accruals 12 Amount due to a third party 13 Tax payable Net current assets/(liabilities) NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) EQUITY Paid-up registered capital 14 Reserves TOTAL EQUITY |
As at 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 2,497 12,355 28,605 |
As at 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 2,497 12,355 28,605 |
As at 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 2,497 12,355 28,605 |
As at 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 2,497 12,355 28,605 |
As at 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 2,497 12,355 28,605 |
As at 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 2,497 12,355 28,605 |
At 30 June 2007 RMB’000 33,985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 621 |
33 68 |
2,574 863 |
2,360 4,705 |
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| 869 | 101 | 3,437 | 7,065 | ||||
| 62 409 — 24 |
3 189 12,354 — |
73 6,597 27,685 20 |
39 8,127 38,070 16 |
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| 495 374 2,871 3,500 (629) 2,871 |
12,546 (12,445) (90) 3,500 (3,590) (90) |
34,375 (30,938) (2,333) 3,500 (5,833) (2,333) |
46,252 (39,187) (5,202) 3,500 (8,702) (5,202) |
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Statements of changes in equity
| At 1 January 2004 Profit for the year At 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 Loss for the year At 31 December 2005 and 1 January 2006 Loss for the year At 31 December 2006 At 1 January 2006 Loss for the period (unaudited) At 30 June 2006 (unaudited) At 1 January 2007 Loss for the period At 30 June 2007 |
Paid-up registered Accumulated capital losses RMB’000 RMB’000 (Note 14) 3,500 (841) — 212 3,500 (629) — (2,961) 3,500 (3,590) — (2,243) 3,500 (5,833) 3,500 (3,590) — (271) 3,500 (3,861) 3,500 (5,833) — (2,869) 3,500 (8,702) |
Total RMB’000 2,659 212 2,871 (2,961) (90) (2,243) (2,333) (90) (271) (361) (2,333) (2,869) (5,202) |
|---|---|---|
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Cash flow statements
| Operating activities Profit/(loss) before taxation Adjustments for: Depreciation Write-off of property, plant and equipment Write-off of bad debts Interest income Operating cash flow before working capital change Decrease in inventories (Increase)/decrease in trade, other receivables and deposits paid (Decrease)/increase in accounts payable (Decrease)/increase in other payables and accruals Cash generated from/ (used in) operation Income tax paid Interest received Net cash generated from/ (used in) operating activities Investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment Financing activities Increase in amount due to a third party |
Year ended 31 December Six months ended 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) 477 (2,882) (1,972) (127) (2,761) 391 130 359 162 196 — 2,367 — — — — 60 — — — (2) (2) (1) (1) (1) 866 (327) (1,614) 34 (2,566) 191 — — — — (78) 155 (2,541) (156) 214 (116) (59) 70 76 (34) (402) (220) 6,408 7,644 1,530 461 (451) 2,323 7,598 (856) (241) (103) (251) (122) (112) 2 2 1 1 1 222 (552) 2,073 7,477 (967) — (12,355) (16,609) (13,808) (5,576) — 12,354 15,331 6,462 10,385 |
|---|---|
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| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year/period Cash and cash equivalents at end of year/period Analysis of the balances of cash and cash equivalents Cash at banks at end of year/period |
Year ended 31 December Six months ended 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) 222 (553) 795 131 3,842 399 621 68 68 863 621 68 863 199 4,705 621 68 863 199 4,705 |
Year ended 31 December Six months ended 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 (unaudited) 222 (553) 795 131 3,842 399 621 68 68 863 621 68 863 199 4,705 621 68 863 199 4,705 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,705 | ||
| 4,705 |
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C. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. Basis of presentation
The Financial Information and the 30 June 2006 Corresponding Information set out in this report have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and complied with all applicable HKFRSs (which also include Hong Kong Accounting Standards (“HKASs”) and Interpretations), issued at the time of preparing the Financial Information and the 30 June 2006 Corresponding Information, and effective for the accounting period commencing 1 January 2007.
The Financial Information and the 30 June 2006 Corresponding Information also complied with the applicable disclosure requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
The Financial Information is presented in Renminbi (“RMB”), which is the same as the functional currency of GMF.
2. Adoption of new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards
For the purpose of preparing and presenting the Financial Information of the Relevant Periods, GMF has early adopted all of the new and revised HKFRSs issued by the HKICPA that are effective for accounting periods beginning on 1 January 2007, at the beginning of the Relevant Periods.
GMF has not early applied the following new standards and interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective. The directors of GMF anticipate that the application of these Standards or Interpretations relevant to GMF will have no material impact on the Financial Information of GMF.
| Effective for | ||
|---|---|---|
| accounting periods | ||
| beginning | ||
| on or after | ||
| HK(IFRIC) — Int 11 | HKFRS 2 — Group and Treasury Share Transactions | 1 March 2007 |
| HK(IFRIC) — Int 12 | Service Concession Arrangements | 1 January 2008 |
| HKAS 23 (Revised) | Borrowing Costs | 1 January 2009 |
| HKFRS 8 | Operating segments | 1 January 2009 |
3. Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparation and presentation
The Financial Information and the 30 June 2006 Corresponding Information have been prepared on the historical cost basis.
A third party of GMF has confirmed that it will not demand for repayment of its amount due by GMF as disclosed in note 13 to the Financial Information unless and until when GMF has adequate cash flow to meet its working capital requirements. On the strength of this assurance, the Financial Information has been prepared on the going concern basis.
(b) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
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Leasehold improvements in the course of construction for production, rental or administrative purposes, or for purposes not yet determined, are carried at cost less any recognised impairment losses. Cost includes professional fees and, for qualifying assets, borrowing costs capitalised in accordance with GMF’s accounting policy. Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are ready for their intended use.
Historical cost of an asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its present working condition and location for its intended use. Expenditure incurred after the asset has been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance and overhaul costs, is charged to profit or loss in the period in which it is incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditure has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of the assets, the expenditure is capitalised as an additional cost of the asset or a separate asset.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. The useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
The principal annual rates of depreciation are as follows:
| Motor vehicles | 10% |
|---|---|
| Leasehold improvements | Over the remaining term of the lease |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 12.5 — 20% |
The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in the profit and loss account.
(c) Impairment of assets
Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, GMF estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cashgenerating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so 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 (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.
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(d) Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on GMF’s balance sheet when GMF becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
(i) Trade and other receivables
Receivables are measured at initial recognition at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Appropriate provisions for estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognised in profit and loss account when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired. The provision recognised is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition.
(ii) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
(iii) Financial liabilities and equity
Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by GMF are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of GMF after deducting all of its liabilities. The accounting policies adopted for specific financial liabilities and equity instruments are set out below.
(iv) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
(v) Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by GMF are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
(e) Provisions and contingent liabilities
Provisions are recognised for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount when GMF has a legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made. Where the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at the present value of the expenditures expected to settle the obligation.
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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, whose existence 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.
(f) Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year/period. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expenses that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. GMF’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet dates.
Deferred tax liabilities are provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. However, such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit. Taxation rates enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet dates are used to determine deferred taxation.
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 they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and GMF intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
(g) Operating leases
Leases where substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of assets remain with the lessor are accounted for as operating leases. Where GMF is the lessee, rentals payable under the operating leases are charged to the income statement on the straight-line basis over the lease terms. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to enter into an operating lease are also spread on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
(h) Related parties
Two parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals (being members of key management personnel, significant equity holders and/or their close family members) or other entities and include entities which are under the significant influence of related parties of GMF where those parties are individuals, and post-employment benefit plans which are for the benefit of employees of GMF or of any entity that is a related party of GMF.
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(i) Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts.
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(i) Catering service income and advertising service income are recognised when the services are rendered.
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(ii) Interest income is accrued on a time-apportioned basis by reference to the principal outstanding using the effective interest rate method.
(j) Employees’ benefits
(i) Short term benefits
Salaries and annual bonuses are accrued in the year/period in which the associated services are rendered by employees. Where payment or settlement is deferred and the effect would be material, these amounts are stated at their present value.
(ii) Pension obligations
The employees of GMF are required to participate in a central pension scheme operated by the local municipal government of the PRC. GMF is required to contribute certain percentage of its payroll costs to the central pension scheme. The contributions are charged to the income statement as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the central pension scheme.
4. Critical accounting estimates and judgments
Estimates and judgments used in preparing the Financial Information 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. GMF makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that may have a significant effect on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
(a) Impairment on assets
If circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, the asset may be impaired and an impairment loss may be recognised in accordance with accounting policy for impairment on asset as described in Note 3 (c) above. The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed periodically in order to assess whether the recoverable amounts have declined below the carrying amounts. These assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their recorded carrying amounts may not be recoverable. When such a decline has occurred, the carrying amount is reduced to recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and the value in use. In determining the value in use, expected future cash flows generated by the asset are discounted to their present value, which requires significant judgment relating to the level of revenue and amount of operating costs. GMF uses all readily available
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information in determining an amount that is reasonable approximation of recoverable amount, including estimates based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections of revenue and amount of operating costs. Changes in these estimates could have a significant impact on the carrying value of the assets and could result in additional impairment charge or reversal of impairment in future periods.
(b) Impairment for bad and doubtful debts
The policy for impairment of bad and doubtful debts of GMF is based on the evaluation of collectibility and aging analysis of accounts and on management’s judgment. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing the ultimate realisation of these receivables, including the current creditworthiness and the past collection history of each debtor. If the financial conditions of debtors of GMF were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
5. Turnover, segment information and earnings/loss per share
GMF derived income from operation of cafe and bar as well as provision of catering services in the PRC during the Relevant Periods.
Operation of cafe and bar as well as provision of catering services in the PRC is GMF’s only business segment throughout the Relevant Periods. All assets and operations of GMF for the Relevant Periods are located in the PRC. Accordingly no separate segment information is presented.
No earnings/loss per share is presented as GMF is not a company registered with share capital and hence calculation of earnings/loss per share is not relevant.
6. Other revenue and gain
| Interest income Others Advertising service income |
Year ended 31 December Six months ended 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 2 2 1 1 1 3 1 14 — 7 — — 520 160 160 5 3 535 161 168 |
Year ended 31 December Six months ended 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 2 2 1 1 1 3 1 14 — 7 — — 520 160 160 5 3 535 161 168 |
|---|---|---|
| 168 |
7. Directors’ remuneration and five highest paid individuals
- (a) None of the directors received any fees or emoluments in respect of their services rendered to GMF for the Relevant Periods. During the Relevant Periods, no emoluments were paid by GMF to any of the directors as an inducement to join or upon joining GMF or as compensation for loss of office. No directors waived or agreed to waive any emoluments during the Relevant Periods.
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(b) The emoluments payable to the five individuals whose emoluments were the highest in GMF during the Relevant Periods were as follows:
| Year | ended 31 | December | Six months | Six months | ended 30 June | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | ||
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | ||
| Wages and salaries | 261 | 309 | 449 | 171 | 514 | |
| Contributions to | ||||||
| retirement | ||||||
| benefit | ||||||
| scheme | 15 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 5 | |
| 276 | 323 | 467 | 179 | 519 |
The emoluments of each individual were all below HK$1,000,000 for the Relevant Periods. During the Relevant Periods, no amount was paid by GMF to any of the above individuals as an inducement to join or upon joining GMF or as compensation for losses of office.
8. Profit/(loss) before taxation
Profit/(loss) before taxation is arrived at after charging:
| Auditor’s remuneration Write-off of property, plant and equipment Write-off of bad debts Minimum lease payments under operating leases in respect of land and buildings Staff costs — Wages and salaries — Contributions to retirement benefit scheme Depreciation |
Year ended 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 — — — — 2,367 — — 60 — 600 250 1,370 954 453 975 159 42 146 391 130 359 |
Six months ended 30 June 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 — — — — — — 270 1,500 366 1,414 56 65 162 196 |
|---|---|---|
9. Taxation
Taxation in the income statement represents:
| Year | ended 31 | December | Six months | ended 30 June | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | |
| RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | RMB’000 | |
| Current tax — PRC | 265 | 79 | 271 | 144 | 108 |
No provision has been made for Hong Kong profits tax as GMF has no assessable profits arising in Hong Kong for the Relevant Periods.
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PRC corporate income tax of GMF is deemed by the PRC tax authorities at approximately 3.5%, 5%, 6.6%, 6.6% and 6.6% of the turnover of GMF for the years ended 31 December 2004, 2005 and 2006, and six months ended 30 June 2006 and 2007, respectively.
There was no unprovided deferred tax in respect of the Relevant Periods and as at each of the balance sheet dates.
10. Property, plant and equipment
| Construction in progress RMB’000 Cost: At 1 January 2004 — Additions — At 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 — Additions 12,355 Write off — At 31 December 2005 and 1 January 2006 12,355 Additions 16,609 Transfer (2,613) Write off — At 31 December 2006 26,351 Accumulated depreciation: At 1 January 2004 — Charge for the year — At 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 — Charge for the year — Written back — At 31 December 2005 and 1 January 2006 — Charge for the year — At 31 December 2006 — Net book value: At 31 December 2004 — At 31 December 2005 12,355 At 31 December 2006 26,351 |
Motor Leasehold vehicles improvements RMB’000 RMB’000 114 3,000 — — 114 3,000 — — (114) (3,000) — — — — — 451 — — — 451 33 585 11 300 44 885 4 100 (48) (985) — — — 83 — 83 70 2,115 — — — 368 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment RMB’000 554 — 554 — (554) — — 2,162 — 2,162 162 80 242 26 (268) — 276 276 312 — 1,886 |
Total RMB’000 3,668 — 3,668 12,355 (3,668) 12,355 16,609 — — 28,964 780 391 1,171 130 (1,301) — 359 359 2,497 12,355 28,605 |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Construction in progress RMB’000 Six months ended 30 June 2006 (unaudited) Cost: At 1 January 2006 12,355 Additions 11,212 Write off — At 30 June 2006 23,567 Accumulated depreciation: At 1 January 2006 — Charge for the period — At 30 June 2006 — Net book value: At 30 June 2006 23,567 Six months ended 30 June 2007 Cost: At 1 January 2007 26,351 Additions 5,576 Written back — At 30 June 2007 31,927 Accumulated depreciation: At 1 January 2007 — Charge for the period — At 30 June 2007 — Net book value: 30 June 2007 31,927 |
Motor Leasehold vehicles improvements RMB’000 RMB’000 — — — 434 — — — 434 — — — 36 — 36 — 398 — 451 — — — — — 451 — 83 — 45 — 128 — 323 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment RMB’000 — 2,162 — 2,162 — 126 126 2,036 2,162 — — 2,162 276 151 427 1,735 |
Total RMB’000 12,355 13,808 — |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,163 | |||
| — 162 |
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| 162 | |||
| 26,001 | |||
| 28,964 5,576 — |
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| 34,540 | |||
| 359 196 |
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| 555 | |||
| 33,985 |
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11. Trade, other receivables and deposits paid
| Trade receivables Other receivables Rental and management service deposits paid Others |
As at 31 December As at 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 193 — 15 44 1 — 228 16 — — 2,168 2,168 54 33 163 132 248 33 2,574 2,360 |
As at 31 December As at 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 193 — 15 44 1 — 228 16 — — 2,168 2,168 54 33 163 132 248 33 2,574 2,360 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,360 |
All of the trade receivables are aged within 1 month.
The directors of GMF consider that the fair values of the GMF’s trade, other receivables and deposits paid at each of the balance sheet dates approximate to their corresponding carrying amounts.
12. Accounts payable, other payables and accruals
Other payables and accruals as at each of the balance sheet dates are as follows:
| Construction payables Rental payables Other payables and accruals |
As at 31 December As at 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 — — 5,002 4,952 — — 971 2,178 409 189 624 997 409 189 6,597 8,127 |
As at 31 December As at 30 June 2004 2005 2006 2007 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 — — 5,002 4,952 — — 971 2,178 409 189 624 997 409 189 6,597 8,127 |
|---|---|---|
| 8,127 |
All of the accounts payable are aged within 1 month and are expected to be settled within one year.
The directors of GMF consider that the carrying amount of accounts payable, other payables and accruals approximates to their fair value at each of the balance sheet dates.
13. Amount due to a third party
The amount due to a third party was unsecured, interest free and has no fixed terms of repayment. Pursuant to an equity transfer agreement dated 22 July 2007 between the third party and the existing equity holders of GMF, the existing equity holders of GMF agree to transfer to the third party their entire 100% legal ownership of equity interest of GMF. The equity transfer agreement has not yet been completed as at the date of this report pending approval by the relevant government authority in the PRC. The directors of GMF consider that the carrying amount of amount due to the third party approximates to its fair value at each of the balance sheet dates.
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14. Paid-up registered capital
| Registered and fully paid-up capital | 2004 RMB’000 3,500 |
As at 31 December 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 3,500 3,500 |
At 30 June 2007 RMB’000 3,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
GMF is a domestic limited liability company established in the PRC on 8 June 1999 with an authorised total investment of RMB30,000,000 and a fully paid-up registered capital of RMB3,500,000.
15. Capital and other commitments
At each of the balance sheet dates, GMF had the following commitments:
| Capital expenditure in respect of acquisition of property, plant and equipment: Contracted but not provided for |
2004 RMB’000 — |
As at 31 December 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 5,907 3,568 |
At 30 June 2007 RMB’000 4,342 |
|---|---|---|---|
16. Operating lease arrangements
GMF as the lessee
At the balance sheet dates, GMF has outstanding minimum commitments under non-cancellable operating leases in respect of its office, cafe and bar, which fall due as follows:
| Within one year In the second to fifth years inclusive After five years |
As at 31 December 2004 2005 2006 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 — 600 2,800 — 600 18,320 — — 11,098 — 1,200 32,218 |
At 30 June 2007 RMB’000 3,424 18,768 8,938 |
|---|---|---|
| 31,130 |
Leases are negotiated for an average term of about approximately 2 to 8 years at fixed rental.
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17. Financial risk management
(a) Financial risk factors
The main risks arising from GMF’s financial instruments are credit risk and liquidity risk. These risks are evaluated and monitored by GMF in accordance with the financial management policies and practices described below.
- (i) Credit risk
GMF’s principal financial assets are trade and other receivables. The amounts presented in the balance sheets are net of provisions for doubtful receivables. A provision for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows.
GMF has no significant concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over a large number of customers.
- (ii) Liquidity risk
GMF will consistently maintain a prudent financial policy and ensure that it maintains sufficient cash to meet its liquidity requirements.
(b) Fair value estimation
All financial instruments are carried at amounts not materially different from their fair values as at each of the balance sheet dates.
18. Related party transaction
Key management of GMF comprised of its directors only whose remuneration during the Relevant Periods is disclosed in Note 7(a) to the Financial Information.
19. Significant post balance sheet event
There is no significant post balance sheet date event as of the date of this report.
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D. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No audited financial statements have been prepared by GMF in respect of any period subsequent to 30 June 2007 and up to the date of this report. No dividend or other distribution has been declared, made or paid by GMF in respect of any period subsequent to 30 June 2007.
Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of
Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited
Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong
Shiu Hong Ng
Director Practising Certificate number P03752
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(2) UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP AND GMF
The following is the illustrative and unaudited pro forma financial information of the Group and Guangzhou Yuexiu Music Factory Entertainment Ballroom (“GMF”) which has been prepared on the basis of the notes set out below for the purpose of illustrating the effect of the proposed acquisition of the 51% equity interest in registered capital of GMF by the Company (the “GMF Acquisition”) as if it had been taken place on 31 March 2007 for the pro forma balance sheet; and at the beginning of the year ended 31 March 2007 for the pro forma income statement.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet and unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement of the Group and GMF is prepared based on the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Group as at 31 March 2007 and audited consolidated income statement of the Group for the year then ended as set out in the financial information on the Group in Appendix I; and the audited balance sheet of GMF as at 30 June 2007 and the audited income statement of GMF for the year ended 31 December 2006 in Appendix III, with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Renminbi to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of RMB1:HK$1.03, after making pro forma adjustments as set out in notes thereto.
As the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Group and GMF was prepared for illustrative purpose only and because of its hypothetical nature, it may not give a true picture of the financial position or results of operations of the Group and GMF had the GMF Acquisition been completed as at the dates to which it is made up to or at any future date.
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(I) Unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet
| Audited consolidated balance sheet of the Group as at 31 March 2007 HK$’000 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 4,594 Leasehold land 720 5,314 Current assets Inventories 3,656 Trade and other receivables 7,448 Cash and bank balances 6,757 17,861 Current liabilities Amount due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder — Trade and other payables (3,066) Tax payables (19,997) (23,063) Net current (liabilities)/assets (5,202) Total assets less current liabilities 112 Non-current liabilities Amount due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder — Deferred tax liabilities (167) (167) Net (liabilities)/assets (55) Capital and reserves Share capital/registered paid-in capital 3,840 Reserves (3,895) Minority interests — Total equity (55) |
Audited balance sheet of GMF as at 30 Pro forma June 2007 adjustments HK$’000 HK$’000 Notes 35,036 — 35,036 — 2,433 4,851 1(i) & (ii) 7,284 (39,248) 39,248 1(iii) (8,419) 7,919 2 (16) 16 1(iii) (47,683) (40,399) (5,363) — (15,773) 1(ii) — — (5,363) 3,608 (3,608) 1(vi) (8,971) 14,281 1(iv) — 20,737 1(v) (5,363) |
Unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet of the Group and GMF HK$’000 39,630 720 40,350 3,656 9,881 11,608 25,145 — (3,566) (19,997) (23,563) 1,582 41,932 (15,773) (167) (15,940) 25,992 3,840 1,415 20,737 25,992 |
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Notes:
- Under Hong Kong Financial Standard 3 “Business Combinations” and Hong Kong Accounting Standard 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, the Group will apply the purchase method to account for the acquisition of GMF as a subsidiary if the Group has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of GMF, so as to obtain benefits from its activities after the completion of the GMF Acquisition. As of the date of this report, the directors of the Company consider that the Group will have the above control over GMF pursuant to the completion of the GMF Acquisition. In applying the purchase method, the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF will be recorded on the consolidated balance sheet of the Group at their fair values at the date of completion of the GMF Acquisition. Any goodwill or discount arising on the GMF Acquisition will be determined as the excess or deficit of the purchase price to be incurred by the Group over the Group’s interests in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF at the date of completion of the GMF Acquisition. Excess of the Group’s interests in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF over consideration should be recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement.
Since the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF as at the date of the actual completion of the GMF Acquisition may be different from the fair values used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet above, the negative goodwill arising from the GMF Acquisition, if any, will be reassessed at time of actual completion.
The adjustments reflect the following:
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(i) The cash consideration of RMB15,300,000, equivalent to approximately HK$15,773,000, shall be payable by the Group to the vendor who will become a 49%-minority equity holder of GMF (the “GMF Minority Equity Holder”) after the completion of the GMF Acquisition.
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(ii) Each of the GMF Minority Equity Holder and the Group undertakes to extend a loan in principal amount of RMB15,300,000, equivalent to approximately HK$15,773,000, to GMF upon completion of the GMF Acquisition. As a result, there will be an intragroup balance of HK$15,773,000 between GMF and the Group which is eliminated on consolidation in the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet, and there will be a loan of HK$15,773,000 from the GMF Minority Equity Holder in the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet. The above loans are assumed by the directors of the Company to be unsecured, interest free and not repayable within twelve months after the balance sheet date of the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet. Accordingly, after the adjustments (1)(i) and (1)(ii), there is no net cash flow of the Group and GMF arising from the GMF Acquisition.
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(iii) Among the conditions for the completion of the GMF Acquisition, the GMF Minority Equity Holder will ensure, upon completion of the GMF Acquisition, that (a) there are no outstanding accounts payable, loan and amount due to any other parties by GMF; and (b) the GMF Minority Equity Holder waives all the loans due to himself by GMF except for the loan of HK$15,773,000 extended to GMF as mentioned in note (ii) above.
For the purpose of preparing the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet, all amounts payable to any other parties by GMF as at 30 June 2007 are assumed to be
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paid by the GMF Minority Equity Holder on behalf of GMF and thereafter all amounts due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder by GMF is waived except for the loan of HK$15,773,000 extended to GMF as mentioned in note (ii) above. This results in the reduction in GMF’s trade and other payables and tax payables by HK$8,419,000 and HK$16,000 respectively and increase of GMF’s amount due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder by HK$8,435,000, which is capitalised by way of a waiver as mentioned in (iii)(b) above. Moreover, GMF’s amount due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder of HK$39,248,000 as at 30 June 2007 is also capitalised by the same waiver.
- (iv) The adjustments of approximately HK$14,281,000 represents (a) elimination of the pre-acquisition reserves of GMF of approximately HK$8,971,000 on consolidation and excess of HK$5,310,000 of the Group’s interests in net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF over consideration as mentioned in note 1(i) above. For the purpose of preparing the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet, the adjusted net assets of GMF of HK$42,320,000, which is arrived at after combining the carrying value of GMF’s consolidated net liabilities of HK$5,363,000 as at 30 June 2007 and the capitalisation of amounts due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder of HK$47,683,000 as mentioned in note 1(iii) above, is taken as their fair value.
The excess of HK$5,310,000 represented the excess of the Group’s 51% equity interest on the adjusted net assets of GMF of HK$42,320,000 over the sum of the cash consideration of approximately HK$15,773,000 as mentioned in note 1(i) and the professional and legal fees and other expenses of HK$500,000 capitalised as investment cost as mentioned in note 2 below.
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(v) The adjustment represents the GMF Minority Equity Holder’s 49% equity interest in the adjusted net assets of GMF of HK$42,320,000.
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(vi) The adjustment represents the elimination of the registered paid-in capital of GMF of approximately HK$3,608,000 on consolidation.
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The adjustment represents the reduction in GMF’s trade and other payables of HK$8,419,000, partially set off by the professional and legal fees and other expenses of HK$500,000 in aggregate to be incurred by the Group in relation to the GMF Acquisition.
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(II) Unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement
| Audited | Audited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||
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| consolidated | income | pro forma | ||||||
| income statement | statement | consolidated | ||||||
| of the Group | of GMF for | income | ||||||
| for | the year | the year | statement | |||||
| ended | ended | of the | ||||||
| 31 March | 31 December | Pro forma | Group | |||||
| 2007 | 2006 | adjustment | and GMF | |||||
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | Note | HK$’000 | ||||
| Turnover | 42,813 | 4,229 | 47,042 | |||||
| Cost of sales | (36,597) | (5,484) | (42,081) | |||||
| Gross profit/(loss) | 6,216 | (1,255) | 4,961 | |||||
| Other revenue | 3,683 | 551 | 4,234 | |||||
| Selling expenses | (1,924) | — | (1,924) | |||||
| Administrative expenses | (16,745) | (1,328) | (18,073) | |||||
| Impairment loss on | ||||||||
| trade receivables | (583) | — | (583) | |||||
| Impairment loss on | ||||||||
| available-for-sale | ||||||||
| financial assets | (1,320) | — | (1,320) | |||||
| Loss from operations | (10,673) | (2,032) | (12,705) | |||||
| Finance costs | (48) | — | (48) | |||||
| Share of results of associate | — | — | — | |||||
| Loss on disposal of subsidiaries | (329) | — | (329) | |||||
| Loss before taxation | (11,050) | (2,032) | (13,082) | |||||
| Taxation | — | (279) | (279) | |||||
| Loss for the year | (11,050) | (2,311) | (13,361) | |||||
| Attributable to: | ||||||||
| Equity holders of the Company | (11,050) | (2,311) 1,132 |
3 | (12,229) | ||||
| Minority interest | — | — | (1,132) | 3 | (1,132) | |||
| (11,050) | (2,311) | (13,361) |
Note:
- The net loss attributable to minority interest of approximately HK$1,132,000 is arrived at the net loss of GMF for the year ended 31 December 2006 of approximately HK$2,311,000 and the GMF Minority Equity Holder’s 49% equity interest in GMF after the completion of the GMF Acquisition.
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(3) COMFORT LETTER ON UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
The following is the text of a report from Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited, the reporting accountants of the Company, in respect of the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Group and GMF as set out in this Appendix and prepared for the sole purpose of inclusion in this circular.
2 November 2007
The Board of Directors Grandtop International Holdings Limited Unit 3008 30th Floor West Tower Shun Tak Centre 168-200 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong
Dear Sirs,
We report on the unaudited pro forma financial information (the “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information”) of Grandtop International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) and Guangzhou Yuexiu Music Factory Entertainment Ballroom (“GMF”) as set out on pages 119 to 123 under the heading of “Financial information of GMF (a company proposed to be acquired by the Group after the latest published audited accounts)” in Appendix III to the Company’s circular (the “Circular”) dated 2 November 2007, which have been prepared by the directors of the Company, solely for illustrative purposes only, to provide information about how the proposed acquisition of the 51% equity interest in registered capital of GMF by the Company (the “GMF Acquisition”), might have affected the financial information of the Group. The basis of preparation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information is set out on pages 119 to 123 of the Circular.
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Respective Responsibilities of Directors of the Company and Reporting Accountants
It is the responsibility solely of the directors of the Company to prepare the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information in accordance with paragraph 4.29 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) and Accounting Guideline 7 “Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for Inclusion in Investment Circulars” issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”).
It is our responsibility to form an opinion, as required by paragraph 4.29(7) of the Listing Rules, on the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information and to report our opinion to you. We do not accept any responsibility for any reports previously given by us on any financial information used in the compilation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information beyond that owed to those to whom those reports were addressed by us at the dates of their issue.
Basis of Opinion
We conducted our engagement in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Investment Circular Reporting Engagements 300 “Accountants’ Reports on Pro Forma Financial Information in Investment Circulars” issued by the HKICPA. Our work, which involved no independent examination of any of the underlying financial information, consisted primarily of comparing the unadjusted financial information as set out in Appendices I and III of the Circular with the source documents, considering the evidence supporting the adjustments and discussing the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information with the directors of the Company.
We planned and performed our work so as to obtain the information and explanations we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the directors of the Company on the basis stated, that such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group and that the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information as disclosed pursuant to paragraph 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules.
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The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information is for illustrative purpose only, based on the judgments and assumptions of the directors of the Company, and, because of its hypothetical nature, does not provide any assurance or indication that any event will take place in the future and may not be indicative of:
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the financial position of the Group and GMF as at 31 March 2007 or any future date; or
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the financial results of the Group and GMF for the year ended 31 March 2007 or for any future period.
Opinion
In our opinion:
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(a) the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the directors of the Company on the basis stated;
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(b) such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group; and
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(c) the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information as disclosed pursuant to paragraph 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
Choi Man On
Director
Practising Certificate number P02410
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APPENDIX IV
The following is the text of a report, prepared for the purpose of incorporation in this circular, from Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited in respect of the pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group as set out in this appendix:
A. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
The following is the illustrative and unaudited pro forma financial information of the Group, the BCP Group, an associate of the Company after the completion of the Acquisition (as defined below), and Guangzhou Yuexiu Music Factory Entertainment Ballroom (“GMF”), (together with the Group hereinafter referred to as the “Enlarged Group”) which has been prepared on the basis of the notes set out below for the purpose of illustrating the effect of the proposed acquisition of approximately 29.9% of the issued capital of Birmingham City Plc. (“BCP”) by the Company (the “Acquisition”), and the proposed acquisition of the acquisition of the 51% equity interest in registered capital of GMF by the Company (the “GMF Acquisition”) as if the Acquisition and the GMF Acquisition had been taken place on 31 March 2007 for the pro forma balance sheet; and at the beginning of the year ended 31 March 2007 for the pro forma income statement and the pro forma cash flow statement.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet of the Enlarged Group is prepared based on the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Group as at 31 March 2007 as set out in the financial information of the Group in Appendix I; audited consolidated balance sheet of the BCP Group as at 31 May 2007 in Appendix II with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Pound sterling to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of £1:HK$15.86; and the audited balance sheet of GMF as at 30 June 2007 in Appendix III with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Renminbi to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of RMB1:HK$1.03, after making pro forma adjustments as set out in notes thereto. The unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement and unaudited pro forma consolidated cash flow statement of the Enlarged Group are prepared based on the audited consolidated income statement and cash flow statement of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2007 as set out in the financial information of the Group in Appendix I; the audited consolidated income statement of the BCP Group for the year ended 31 August 2006 in Appendix II with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Pound sterling to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of £1:HK$15.86; and the audited income statement and audited cash flow statement of GMF for the year ended 31 December 2006 respectively in Appendix III with appropriate translation of presentation currency from Renminbi to Hong Kong dollars at an exchange rate of RMB1:HK$1.03, after making pro forma adjustments as set out in notes thereto.
As the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information of the Enlarged Group was prepared for illustrative purpose only and because of its hypothetical nature, it may not give a true picture of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Enlarged Group had the Acquisition and the GMF Acquisition been completed as at the respective dates to which it is made up to or at any future date.
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(I) Unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet
| Audited consolidated balance sheet of the Group as at 31 March 2007 HK$’000 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 4,594 Interest in an associate — Leasehold land 720 5,314 Current assets Inventories 3,656 Trade and other receivables 7,448 Cash and bank balances 6,757 17,861 Current liabilities Amount due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder — Amount due to a director — Trade and other payables (3,066) Tax payables (19,997) (23,063) Net current (liabilities)/assets (5,202) Total assets less current liabilities 112 Non-current liabilities Amount due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder — Deferred tax liabilities (167) (167) Net (liabilities)/assets (55) Capital and reserves Share capital/registered paid-in capital 3,840 Reserves (3,895) Minority interests — Total equity (55) |
Unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet of the Unaudited Enlarged Audited pro forma Group balance Pro forma consolidated after the sheet of adjustments balance sheet Pro forma GMF GMF as at for the after the adjustments Acquisition 30 June GMF GMF for the and the 2007 Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition HK$’000 HK$’000 Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 Notes HK$’000 35,036 39,630 39,630 — — 243,925 3 & 4 243,925 — 720 720 35,036 40,350 284,275 — 3,656 3,656 2,433 9,881 9,881 4,851 1(i)&(ii) 11,608 339 3 11,947 7,284 25,145 25,484 (39,248) 39,248 1(iii) — — — — (140,000) 3 (140,000) (8,419) 7,919 2 (3,566) (1,000) 4 (4,566) (16) 16 1(iii) (19,997) (19,997) (47,683) (23,563) (164,563) (40,399) 1,582 (139,079) (5,363) 41,932 145,196 — (15,773) 1(ii) (15,773) (15,773) — (167) (167) — (15,940) (15,940) (5,363) 25,992 129,256 3,608 (3,608) 1(vi) 3,840 3,072 3 6,912 (8,971) 14,281 1(iv) 1,415 100,192 3 101,607 — 20,737 1(v) 20,737 20,737 (5,363) 25,992 129,256 |
Unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet of the Unaudited Enlarged Audited pro forma Group balance Pro forma consolidated after the sheet of adjustments balance sheet Pro forma GMF GMF as at for the after the adjustments Acquisition 30 June GMF GMF for the and the 2007 Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition HK$’000 HK$’000 Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 Notes HK$’000 35,036 39,630 39,630 — — 243,925 3 & 4 243,925 — 720 720 35,036 40,350 284,275 — 3,656 3,656 2,433 9,881 9,881 4,851 1(i)&(ii) 11,608 339 3 11,947 7,284 25,145 25,484 (39,248) 39,248 1(iii) — — — — (140,000) 3 (140,000) (8,419) 7,919 2 (3,566) (1,000) 4 (4,566) (16) 16 1(iii) (19,997) (19,997) (47,683) (23,563) (164,563) (40,399) 1,582 (139,079) (5,363) 41,932 145,196 — (15,773) 1(ii) (15,773) (15,773) — (167) (167) — (15,940) (15,940) (5,363) 25,992 129,256 3,608 (3,608) 1(vi) 3,840 3,072 3 6,912 (8,971) 14,281 1(iv) 1,415 100,192 3 101,607 — 20,737 1(v) 20,737 20,737 (5,363) 25,992 129,256 |
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| 284,275 3,656 9,881 11,947 |
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| 25,484 — (140,000) (4,566) (19,997) |
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| (164,563) (139,079) 145,196 (15,773) (167) |
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| (15,940) | ||
| 129,256 | ||
| 6,912 101,607 20,737 |
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| 129,256 |
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Notes:
- Under Hong Kong Financial Standard 3 “Business Combinations” and Hong Kong Accounting Standard 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, the Group will apply the purchase method to account for the acquisition of GMF as a subsidiary if the Group has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of GMF, so as to obtain benefits from its activities after the completion of the GMF Acquisition. As of the date of this report, the directors of the Company consider that the Group will have the above control over GMF pursuant to the completion of the GMF Acquisition. In applying the purchase method, the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF will be recorded on the consolidated balance sheet of the Group at their fair values at the date of completion of the GMF Acquisition. Any goodwill or discount arising on the GMF Acquisition will be determined as the excess or deficit of the purchase price to be incurred by the Group over the Group’s interests in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF at the date of completion of the GMF Acquisition. Excess of the Group’s interests in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF over consideration should be recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement.
Since the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF as at the date of the actual completion of the GMF Acquisition may be different from the fair values used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet above, the negative goodwill arising from the GMF Acquisition, if any, will be reassessed at time of actual completion.
The adjustments reflect the following:
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(i) The cash consideration of RMB15,300,000, equivalent to approximately HK$15,773,000, shall be payable by the Group to the vendor who will become a 49%-minority equity holder of GMF (the “GMF Minority Equity Holder”) after the completion of the GMF Acquisition.
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(ii) Each of the GMF Minority Equity Holder and the Group undertakes to extend a loan in principal amount of RMB15,300,000, equivalent to approximately HK$15,773,000, to GMF upon completion of the GMF Acquisition. As a result, there will be an intragroup balance of HK$15,773,000 between GMF and the Group which is eliminated on consolidation in the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet, and there will be a loan of HK$15,773,000 from the GMF Minority Equity Holder in the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet. The above loans are assumed by the directors of the Company to be unsecured, interest free and not repayable within twelve months after the balance sheet date of the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet. Accordingly, after the adjustments (1)(i) and (1)(ii), there is no net cash flow of the Enlarged Group arising from the GMF Acquisition.
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(iii) Among the conditions for the completion of the GMF Acquisition, the GMF Minority Equity Holder will ensure, upon completion of the GMF Acquisition, that (a) there are no outstanding accounts payable, loan and amount due to any other parties by GMF; and (b) the GMF Minority Equity Holder waives all the loans due to himself by GMF except for the loan of HK$15,773,000 extended to GMF as mentioned in note 1(ii) above.
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APPENDIX IV
For the purpose of preparing the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet, all amounts payable to any other parties by GMF as at 30 June 2007 are assumed to be paid by the GMF Minority Equity Holder on behalf of GMF and thereafter all amounts due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder by GMF is waived except for the loan of HK$15,773,000 extended to GMF as mentioned in note 1(ii) above. This results in the reduction in GMF’s trade and other payables and tax payables by HK$8,419,000 and HK$16,000 respectively and increase of GMF’s amount due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder by HK$8,435,000, which is capitalised by way of a waiver as mentioned in note 1(iii)(b) above. Moreover, GMF’s amount due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder of HK$39,248,000 as at 30 June 2007 is also capitalised by the same waiver.
- (iv) The adjustments of approximately HK$14,281,000 represents (a) elimination of the pre-acquisition reserves of GMF of approximately HK$8,971,000 on consolidation and excess of HK$5,310,000 of the Group’s interests in net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of GMF over consideration as mentioned in note 1(i) above. For the purpose of preparing the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet, the adjusted net assets of GMF of HK$42,320,000, which is arrived at after combining the carrying value of GMF’s consolidated net liabilities of HK$5,363,000 as at 30 June 2007 and the capitalisation of amounts due to the GMF Minority Equity Holder of HK$47,683,000 as mentioned in note 1(iii) above, is taken as their fair value.
The excess of HK$5,310,000 represented the excess of the Group’s 51% equity interest on the adjusted net assets of GMF of HK$42,320,000 over the sum of the cash consideration of approximately HK$15,773,000 as mentioned in note 1(i) and the professional and legal fees and other expenses of HK$500,000 capitalised as investment cost as mentioned in note 2 below.
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(v) The adjustment represents the GMF Minority Equity Holder’s 49% equity interest in the adjusted net assets of GMF of HK$42,320,000.
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(vi) The adjustment represents the elimination of the registered paid-in capital of GMF of approximately HK$3,608,000 on consolidation.
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The adjustment represents the reduction in GMF’s trade and other payables of HK$8,419,000, partially set off by the professional and legal fees and other expenses of HK$500,000 in aggregate to be incurred by the Group in relation to the GMF Acquisition.
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Under Hong Kong Financial Standard 3 “Business Combinations” and Hong Kong Accounting Standard 28 “Investments in Associates”, the Group will apply the equity method of accounting to account for the acquisition of approximately 29.9% equity interest in the BCP Group as an associate if the Group is in a position to exercise significant influence, through participation in the financial and operating policy decisions of the BCP Group after the completion of the Acquisition. As of the date of this report, the directors of the Company consider that the Group will have the above significant influence over the BCP Group pursuant to the completion of the Acquisition. Under the equity method of accounting, the Group’s investment in the BCP Group is carried in the consolidated balance sheet at cost at the date of completion of the Acquisition as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of the net assets of the BCP Group, less impairment in the value of investment.
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Losses of the BCP Group in excess of the Group’s interest in that associate are not recognised. Any goodwill or discount arising on the Acquisition will be determined as the excess or deficit of the purchase price to be incurred by the Group over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the BCP Group at the date of completion of the Acquisition. The goodwill is included within the carrying amount of the investment in an associate and is assessed for impairment as part of the Group’s investment in an associate. Excess of the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the BCP Group over consideration should be recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement.
Since the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the BCP Group as at the date of the actual completion of the Acquisition may be different from the fair values used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet above, the goodwill arising from the Acquisition, will be reassessed at time of actual completion.
The adjustments reflect the following:
The cash consideration of £14,950,029 and certain professional fees and stamp duty of £365,971, equivalent to approximately HK$242,925,000, shall be payable by the Group to the vendors after the completion of the Acquisition. The Acquisition will be financed by an open offer and placing of shares of the Company (which give rise to an aggregate working capital amount of approximately HK$103,264,000) and an advance from a director of the Company, Mr. Yeung, by the amounts of HK$102,925,000 and HK$140,000,000 respectively and the above advance is assumed by the directors of the Company to be unsecured, interest free and repayable within twelve months after the balance sheet date of the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet. Taking into account the professional and legal cost of HK$1,000,000 as mentioned in note 4 below, the Group’s aggregate interest in the BCP Group amounted to HK$243,925,000. The remaining proceeds from the open offer and placing of shares of the Company, after the above payment made for the Acquisition, will amount to HK$339,000.
Taking into account (i) the revaluation surplus of the BCP Group’s properties of approximately HK$157,395,000 as at 31 August 2007, which represented the excess of the revalued amount of the BCP Group’s freehold and leasehold properties of £22,450,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$356,057,000) as shown in Appendix V over the aggregate carrying value of the freehold and leasehold properties of £12,526,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$198,662,000) as at 31 May 2007 as shown in Appendix II, and (ii) the BCP Group’s net assets of approximately HK$184,071,000 as at 31 May 2007, the fair value of net assets of the BCP Group amounted to HK$341,466,000 and the Group’s share of net assets of the associate amounted to approximately HK$102,098,000 which represented the Group’s approximately 29.9% equity interest on the above adjusted fair value of net assets of the BCP Group of approximately HK$341,466,000 as at 31 May 2007, and the remaining investment amount of HK$141,827,000 represented goodwill included within the carrying amount of the interest in an associate of the Group.
- The adjustment represents the professional and legal cost of HK$1,000,000 in aggregate to be incurred by the Group in relation to the Acquisition, which will also be capitalised in the Group’s interest in the BCP Group.
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APPENDIX IV
(II) Unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement
| Unaudited | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pro forma | |||||||||||
| consolidated | |||||||||||
| income | |||||||||||
| statement | |||||||||||
| Audited | Audited | Unaudited | of the | ||||||||
| consolidated | income | pro forma | Enlarged | ||||||||
| income | statement | statement | consolidated | Group | |||||||
| of | **the Group ** | of GMF for | Pro forma | income | after the | ||||||
| for the year | **the year ** | adjustment | statement | Pro forma | GMF | ||||||
| ended | ended | for the | **after the ** | adjustment | Acquisition | ||||||
| **31 March ** | 31 December | GMF | GMF | for the | and the | ||||||
| 2007 | **2006 ** | Acquisition | **Acquisition ** | Acquisition | Acquisition | ||||||
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | Note | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | Note | HK$’000 | ||||
| Turnover | 42,813 | 4,229 | 47,042 | 47,042 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | (36,597) | (5,484) | (42,081) | (42,081) | |||||||
| Gross profit/(loss) | 6,216 | (1,255) | 4,961 | 4,961 | |||||||
| Other revenue | 3,683 | 551 | 4,234 | 4,234 | |||||||
| Selling expenses | (1,924) | — | (1,924) | (1,924) | |||||||
| Administrative expenses | (16,745) | (1,328) | (18,073) | (18,073) | |||||||
| Impairment loss on | |||||||||||
| trade receivables | (583) | — | (583) | (583) | |||||||
| Impairment loss on | |||||||||||
| available-for-sale | |||||||||||
| financial assets | (1,320) | — | (1,320) | (1,320) | |||||||
| Loss from operations | (10,673) | (2,032) | (12,705) | (12,705) | |||||||
| Finance costs | (48) | — | (48) | (48) | |||||||
| Share of results of associate | — | — | — | 4,420 | 6 | 4,420 | |||||
| Loss on disposal of subsidiaries | (329) | — | (329) | (329) | |||||||
| Loss before taxation | (11,050) | (2,032) | (13,082) | (8,662) | |||||||
| Taxation | — | (279) | (279) | (279) | |||||||
| Loss for the year | (11,050) | (2,311) | (13,361) | (8,941) | |||||||
| Attributable to: | |||||||||||
| Equity holders of the Company | (11,050) | (2,311) | 1,132 | 5 | (12,229) | 10,073 | |||||
| Minority interest | — | — | (1,132) | 5 | (1,132) | (1,132) | |||||
| (11,050) | (2,311) | (13,361) | (8,941) |
Notes:
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The net loss attributable to minority interest of approximately HK$1,132,000 is arrived at the net loss of GMF for the year ended 31 December 2006 of approximately HK$2,311,000 and the GMF Minority Equity Holder’s 49% equity interest in GMF after the completion of the GMF Acquisition.
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The results of an associate are incorporated in the unaudited pro forma financial information using the equity method of accounting. Based on the BCP Group’s net profit for the year ended 31 August 2006 of approximately HK$14,782,000, the Group’s approximately 29.9% share of the profit of the associate for the year amounted to approximately HK$4,420,000.
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APPENDIX IV
(III) Unaudited pro forma consolidated cash flow statement
| Unaudited | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pro forma | ||||||||
| consolidated | ||||||||
| Audited | Unaudited | cash flow | ||||||
| consolidated | pro forma | statement | ||||||
| cash | Audited | consolidated | of the | |||||
| flow | statement | cash flow | cash flow | Enlarged | ||||
| of | the Group | statement of | statement | Group after | ||||
| for the year | GMF for the | after | Pro forma | the GMF | ||||
| ended | year ended | the GMF | adjustment | Acquisition | ||||
| 31 March | 31 December | Acquisition | for the | and the | ||||
| 2007 | 2006 | (Note 1(ii)) | Acquisition | Acquisition | ||||
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | Note | HK$’000 | |||
| CASH FLOWS FROM | ||||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Loss before taxation | (11,050) | (2,032) | (13,082) | 4,420 | 6 | (8,662) | ||
| Adjustments for: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 1,226 | 370 | 1,596 | 1,596 | ||||
| Amortisation of leasehold land | 450 | — | 450 | 450 | ||||
| Impairment of property, | ||||||||
| plant and equipment | 907 | — | 907 | 907 | ||||
| Written back of provision | ||||||||
| on obsolete inventories | (2,597) | — | (2,597) | (2,597) | ||||
| Impairment loss on | ||||||||
| available-for-sale financial | ||||||||
| assets | 1,320 | — | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||||
| Impairment loss on trade | ||||||||
| receivables | 583 | — | 583 | 583 | ||||
| Reversal of impairment loss | ||||||||
| on trade receivables | (3,659) | — | (3,659) | (3,659) | ||||
| Share of results of associate | — | — | — | (4,420) | 6 | (4,420) | ||
| Loss on disposal of subsidiaries | 329 | — | 329 | 329 | ||||
| Interest income | (24) | (1) | (25) | (25) | ||||
| Finance cost | 48 | — | 48 | 48 | ||||
| Operating cash flows before | ||||||||
| movements in working capital | (12,467) | (1,663) | (14,130) | (14,130) | ||||
| Decrease in inventories | 7,892 | — | 7,892 | 7,892 | ||||
| Decrease/(increase) in trade | ||||||||
| receivables, prepayments, | ||||||||
| deposit and other receivables | 5,371 | (2,617) | 2,754 | 2,754 | ||||
| (Decrease)/increase in trade | ||||||||
| and other payables | (279) | 6,672 | 6,393 | 6,393 | ||||
| Cash generated from operations | 517 | 2,392 | 2,909 | 2,909 | ||||
| Interest received | 24 | 1 | 25 | 25 | ||||
| Profits tax paid | (453) | (259) | (712) | (712) | ||||
| Net cash generated from | ||||||||
| operating activities | 88 | 2,134 | 2,222 | 2,222 |
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APPENDIX IV
| Unaudited | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pro forma | ||||||||
| consolidated | ||||||||
| Audited | cash flow | |||||||
| consolidated | Unaudited | statement | ||||||
| cash | Audited | pro forma | of the | |||||
| flow | statement | cash flow | consolidated | Enlarged | ||||
| of | the Group | statement of | cash flow | Group after | ||||
| for the year | GMF for the | statement | Pro forma | the GMF | ||||
| ended | year ended | after | adjustment | Acquisition | ||||
| 31 March | 31 December | the GMF | for the | and the | ||||
| 2007 | 2006 | Acquisition | Acquisition | Acquisition | ||||
| HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | HK$’000 | Note | HK$’000 | |||
| CASH FLOWS FROM | ||||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Prepayment made for | ||||||||
| acquisition of an associate | — | — | — | (102,925) | 3 | (102,925) | ||
| Purchase of property, plant | ||||||||
| and equipment | (286) | (17,107) | (17,393) | (17,393) | ||||
| Cash effect on disposal of | ||||||||
| subsidiaries | 105 | — | 105 | 105 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing | ||||||||
| activities | (181) | (17,107) | (17,288) | (120,213) | ||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Increase in an amount due to the | ||||||||
| GMF Minority Equity Holder | — | 15,791 | 15,791 | 15,791 | ||||
| Proceeds from placing of shares | ||||||||
| and open offer | 7,744 | — | 7,744 | 103,264 | 3 | 111,008 | ||
| Repayment of mortgage loan | (46) | — | (46) | (46) | ||||
| Repayment of advance from | ||||||||
| a director | (3,288) | — | (3,288) | (3,288) | ||||
| Finance costs | (48) | — | (48) | (48) | ||||
| Net cash generated from | ||||||||
| financing activities | 4,362 | 15,791 | 20,153 | 123,417 | ||||
| Net increase in cash and cash | ||||||||
| equivalents | 4,269 | 818 | 5,087 | 5,426 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at | ||||||||
| beginning of the year | 2,488 | 70 | 2,558 | 2,558 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalent at | ||||||||
| the end of the year | ||||||||
| Bank balance and cash | 6,757 | 888 | 7,645 | 7,984 |
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APPENDIX IV
B. COMFORT LETTER ON UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
The following is the text of a report from Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited, the reporting accountants of the Company, in respect of the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group as set out in this Appendix and prepared for the sole purpose of inclusion in this circular.
2 November 2007
The Board of Directors Grandtop International Holdings Limited Unit 3008 30/F West Tower Shun Tak Centre 168-200 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong
Dear Sirs,
We report on the unaudited pro forma financial information (the “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information”) of Grandtop International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) and Birmingham City Plc. (“BCP”) and its subsidiary (the “BCP Group”), an associate of the Company after the completion of the Acquisition (as defined below) and Guangzhou Yuexiu Music Factory Entertainment Ballroom (“GMF”), (together with the Group hereinafter referred to as the “Enlarged Group”) as set out on pages 127 to 134 under the heading of “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information of the Enlarged Group” in Appendix IV to the Company’s circular (the “Circular”) dated 2 November 2007, which have been prepared by the directors of the Company, solely for illustrative purposes only, to provide information about how the proposed acquisition of approximately 29.9% of the issued capital of BCP by the Company (the “Acquisition”) and the proposed acquisition of the acquisition of the 51% equity interest in registered capital of GMF by the Company (the “GMF Acquisition”), might have affected the financial information of the Group. The basis of preparation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information is set out on pages 127 to 134 of the Circular.
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APPENDIX IV
Respective Responsibilities of Directors of the Company and Reporting Accountants
It is the responsibility solely of the directors of the Company to prepare the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information in accordance with paragraph 4.29 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) and Accounting Guideline 7 “Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for Inclusion in Investment Circulars” issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”).
It is our responsibility to form an opinion, as required by paragraph 4.29(7) of the Listing Rules, on the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information and to report our opinion to you. We do not accept any responsibility for any reports previously given by us on any financial information used in the compilation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information beyond that owed to those to whom those reports were addressed by us at the dates of their issue.
Basis of Opinion
We conducted our engagement in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Investment Circular Reporting Engagements 300 “Accountants’ Reports on Pro Forma Financial Information in Investment Circulars” issued by the HKICPA. Our work, which involved no independent examination of any of the underlying financial information, consisted primarily of comparing the unadjusted financial information as set out in Appendices I, II and III of the Circular with the source documents, considering the evidence supporting the adjustments and discussing the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information with the directors of the Company.
We planned and performed our work so as to obtain the information and explanations we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the directors of the Company on the basis stated, that such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group and that the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information as disclosed pursuant to paragraph 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules.
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APPENDIX IV
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information is for illustrative purpose only, based on the judgments and assumptions of the directors of the Company, and, because of its hypothetical nature, does not provide any assurance or indication that any event will take place in the future and may not be indicative of:
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the financial position of the Enlarged Group as at 31 March 2007 or any future date; or
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the financial results and cash flows of the Enlarged Group for the year ended 31 March 2007 or for any future period.
Opinion
In our opinion:
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a) the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the directors of the Company on the basis stated;
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b) such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group; and
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c) the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information as disclosed pursuant to paragraph 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
Choi Man On Director
Practising Certificate number P02410
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APPENDIX V
The following is the text of a letter, summary of values and valuation certificates, prepared for the purpose of incorporation in this circular received from BMI Appraisals Limited, an independent valuer, in connection with its valuations of two properties located in the United Kingdom to be acquired by the Group and a property located in Hong Kong held by the Group.
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2 November 2007
The Board of Directors
Grandtop International Holdings Limited
Unit 3008, 30th Floor West Tower, Shun Tak Centre Nos. 168-200 Connaught Road Central Sheung Wan Hong Kong
Dear Sirs,
INSTRUCTIONS
We refer to your instructions for us to value two properties located in the United Kingdom to be acquired by Grandtop International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and/or its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as the “Group”) and a property located in Hong Kong held by the Group. We confirm that we have carried out inspections, made relevant enquiries and obtained such further information, as we consider necessary for the purpose of providing you with our opinion of the market values of the properties as at 31 August 2007 (the “date of valuation”).
BASIS OF VALUATION
Our valuations of the concerned properties have been based on the Market Value, which is defined as “the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s-length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion.”
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APPENDIX V
PROPERTY CATEGORIZATION
In the course of our valuations, the portfolio of properties is categorized into the following groups:
— Group I Properties to be acquired by the Group for investment in the United Kingdom — Group II Property held by the Group for owner-occupation in Hong Kong
VALUATION METHODOLOGIES
We have carried our valuations by using two approaches. They are Comparison Approach and Depreciated Replacement Cost Approach.
We have valued them on an open market basis by the Comparison Approach assuming sale in their existing state with the benefit of vacant possession and by making reference to comparable sales evidence as available in the relevant market. Appropriate adjustments have then been made to account for the differences between each property and the comparables in terms of all relevant factors.
For Property Nos. 1 and 2, the properties have also been valued by the Depreciated Replacement Cost Approach. Depreciated replacement cost is defined as “the aggregate amount of the value of the land for the existing use or a notional replacement site in the same locality, and the new replacement cost of the buildings and other site works, from which appropriate deductions may then be made to allow for the age, condition, economic or functional obsolescence and environmental factors etc; all of these might result in the existing property being worth less to the undertaking in occupation than would a new replacement.” This opinion of values do not necessarily represent the amounts that might be realized from the disposition of the properties in the open market and is subject to adequate profitability of the business compared to the values of the total assets employed.
TITLE INVESTIGATION
For the properties located in the United Kingdom, we have been provided with copies of title documents/tenancy agreements and advised by the Group that no further relevant documents have been produced. Moreover, due to the nature of the land registration system in the United Kingdom, we have not been able to examine the original documents to verify ownership or to ascertain the existence of any amendment documents, which may not appear on the copies handed to us.
For the property located in Hong Kong, we have caused land searches at the Urban Land Registry. However, we have not searched the original documents to verify ownership or to ascertain the existence of any amendments, which may not appear on the copies handed to us. All documents have been used for reference only.
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APPENDIX V
VALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
Our valuations have been made on the assumption that the properties are sold in the open market without the benefit of deferred terms contract, leaseback, joint venture, management agreement or any similar arrangement which would serve to affect the values of the properties. In addition, no account has been taken of any option or right of pre-emption concerning or affecting the sale of the properties and no forced sale situation in any manner is assumed in our valuations.
In valuing the properties, we have relied on the advice given by the Group that the Group has valid and enforceable titles to the properties which are freely transferable, and has free and uninterrupted right to use the same, for the whole of the unexpired term granted subject to the payment of annual government rent/land use fees and all requisite land premium/purchase consideration payable have been fully settled.
VALUATION CONSIDERATIONS
We have inspected the properties externally and where possible, the interior of the properties. In the course of our inspections, we did not note any serious defects. However, no structural surveys have been made. We are, therefore, unable to report whether the properties are free from rot, infestation or any other structural defects. No tests were carried out on any of its services.
In the course of our valuations, we have relied to a considerable extent on the information given by the Group and have accepted advice given to us on such matters as planning approvals or statutory notices, easements, tenures, particulars of occupancy and other relevant information.
Dimensions, measurements and areas included in the valuation certificates are based on information contained in the leases and other documents provided to us and are therefore only approximations.
We have no reason to doubt the truth and accuracy of the information provided to us by the Group and we have relied on your confirmation that no material facts have been omitted from the information so supplied.
No allowance has been made in our valuations for any charges, mortgages or amounts owing on the properties or for any expenses or taxation, which may be incurred in effecting a sale.
Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed that the properties are free from encumbrances, restrictions and outgoings of an onerous nature, which could affect their values.
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APPENDIX V
Our valuations have been prepared in accordance with the HKIS Valuation Standards on Properties (First Edition 2005) published by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and the RICS Appraisal and Valuation Standards (5th Edition) published by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Our valuations have been prepared under the generally accepted valuation procedures and are in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
REMARKS
Unless otherwise stated, all monetary amounts stated are in Hong Kong Dollars (HK$). The exchange rate adopted is the average rate as at the date of valuation being HK$1=£0.0639. There has been no significant fluctuation in the exchange rate between that date and the date of this letter.
Our Summary of Values and the Valuation Certificates are attached herewith.
Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of
BMI APPRAISALS LIMITED
Brian W. K. Li
BSc.(Est Man), MRICS, MHKIS, RPS(GP), CIREA
Associate Director
Dr. Tony C.H. Cheng Joannau W.F. Chan
BSc, MUD, MBA, PhD(Hon), SIFM, MHKIS, MCIArb, DBM BSc. MSc. MRICS MHKIS RPS (GP) Director Director
Notes:
Mr. Brian W.K. Li is a Chartered Surveyor who has over 26 years’ experience in valuations of properties in Hong Kong and over 10 years’ experience in valuations of properties in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Tony C. H. Cheng is a Chartered Surveyor who has over 15 years’ experience in valuations of properties in Hong Kong and about 5 years in the United Kingdom.
Ms. Joannau W.F. Chan is a Chartered Surveyor who has over 15 years’ experience in valuations of properties in Hong Kong.
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APPENDIX V
SUMMARY OF VALUES
Group I — Properties to be acquired by the Group for investment in the United Kingdom
| Market Value | Interest | Value attributable | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in existing state | attributable | to the Group | |||
| No. | Property | as at 31 August 2007 | to the Group | as at 31 August 2007 | |
| 1. | St. Andrews Stadium | £20,000,000 | Approximately | £5,980,000 | |
| located in between | 29.9% | ||||
| Garrison Street, | or HK$313,000,000 | or HK$93,584,000 | |||
| Cattell Road and Tilton Road | |||||
| known as | |||||
| Small Health, | |||||
| Birmingham B9 | 4NH, | ||||
| Bordesley Green, | |||||
| England, | |||||
| the United Kingdom | |||||
| 2. | A club’s training pitch | £2,450,000 | Approximately | £732,550 | |
| located at | 29.9% | ||||
| Wast Hills Playing Fields, | or HK$38,300,000 | or HK$11,464,000 | |||
| Wast Hill Lane, | |||||
| Birmingham B38 9EH, | |||||
| England, | |||||
| the United Kingdom | |||||
| Sub-total: | £22,450,000 | £6,712,550 | |||
| or HK$351,300,000 | or HK$105,048,000 | ||||
| Group II — Property held by the Group for owner-occupation in Hong | Kong | ||||
| 3. | Flat B on 22nd Floor, | HK$6,700,000 | 100% | HK$6,700,000 | |
| Hove Court | |||||
| (No. 7 Perth Street) and | |||||
| Car Parking Space No. 67 | |||||
| on 3rd Floor, | |||||
| Ilford Court, | |||||
| Hove Court and | |||||
| Grave Court | |||||
| (Nos. 5, 7 and 9 | Perth Street), | ||||
| Perth Garden, | |||||
| Ho Man Tin, | |||||
| Kowloon, | |||||
| Hong Kong | |||||
| Sub-total: | HK$6,700,000 | HK$6,700,000 | |||
| Grand Total: | HK$358,000,000 | HK$111,748,000 |
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APPENDIX V
VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Group I — Properties to be acquired by the Group for investment in the United Kingdom
No. Property Description and tenure
Particulars of occupancy
Market Value in existing state as at 31 August 2007
- St. Andrews Stadium located in between Garrison Street, Cattell Road and Tilton Road known as Small Health, Birmingham B9 4NH, Bordesley Green, England, the United Kingdom
The property comprises nine land parcels with a total site area of approximately 60,593 sq.m. upon which a football stadium (“Stadium”) and various building and structures were erected.
The Stadium was built in 1905 and opened in 1906. Portions of the Stadium (i.e. the Main Stand and the Railway End) were substantially redeveloped and renovated in 1994 and 1999 respectively. The extent of the turfed area is about 123 yards by about 83 yards, providing a four-yard border around the playing surface of about 115 yards by about 75 yards. The turfed area is surrounded by a about sixyard wide cinder running track.
The property is occupied as a football stadium and ancillary uses.
£20,000,000 or HK$313,000,000
(Approximately Portions of the land 29.9% interest parcels are subject to attributable to two leases with the the Group: latest term expiring £5,980,000 on 28 September or HK$93,584,000) 2055.
The capacity of the Stadium is about 30,009. The total gross internal floor area of the buildings and structures of the Stadium including a main stand, a railway stand, a spion kop, a tilton road and a club shop but excluding car parking spaces is approximately 14,602.56 sq.m.
The land status of the property is freehold.
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APPENDIX V
Notes:
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The registered owner of the property is Birmingham City Football Club PLC (Company Registration No. 27318).
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Pursuant to the six official copies of Register Entries issued by Land Registry, Coventry Office, the salient details of the nine land parcels are as follows:
| Date of | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Number of | Date of | Charge | Bank | |
| Number | Parcels | Registration | Proprietorship | Registration | Charged |
| WM681449 | 1 | 5-Jul-1972 | Birmingham City | 9-Jul-1998 | HSBC Bank |
| Football Club Limited | PLC | ||||
| WM681450 | 1 | 5-Jul-1972 | Birmingham City | 9-Jul-1998 | HSBC Bank |
| Football Club Limited | PLC | ||||
| WM205611 | 3 | 1-Dec-1980 | Birmingham City | 30-Mar-1983 | HSBC Bank |
| Football Club Plc | PLC | ||||
| WM679958 | 1 | 9-Jul-1998 | Birmingham City | 9-Jul-1998 | HSBC Bank |
| Football Club Plc | PLC | ||||
| WM683306 | 2 | 8-Sep-1998 | Birmingham City | 15-Jun-1999 | HSBC Bank |
| Football Club Plc | PLC | ||||
| WM718999 | 1 | 10-Apr-2000 | Birmingham City | — | — |
| Football Club Plc |
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We have prepared our valuation based on the following assumptions:
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a. Birmingham City Football Club PLC is in possession of a proper legal title to the property and are entitled to transfer the property at no extra land premium or other onerous payment payable to the government;
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b. All land premium and other costs of ancillary utility services have been settled in full;
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c. The property is not subject to mortgage or any other material encumbrances;
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d. The design and construction of the property is in compliance with the local planning regulations and have been approved by the relevant government authorities; and
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e. The property may be disposed of freely to both local and overseas purchasers.
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Birmingham City Football Club PLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Birmingham City PLC.
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Description and tenure
No. Property
- A club’s training The property comprises a Pitch located at land parcel with a site area Wast Hills Playing of approximately Fields, 211,800 sq.m. upon which a Wast Hill Lane, training pitch and ancillary Birmingham B38 buildings and structures 9EH, including offices, England, gymnasium, adjoining link The United Kingdom corridor and training rooms were erected in about 2001 and 2007 respectively.
Market Value Particulars of in existing state occupancy as at 31 August 2007 The property is £2,450,000 occupied by Birmingham City or HK$38,300,000 Football Club PLC for training purpose. (Approximately 29.9% interest attributable to the Group: £732,550 or HK$11,464,000)
The total gross floor area (“GFA”) of the buildings and structures of the property is approximately 2,700.169 sq.m.
The land use rights of the property have been leased from University of Birmingham to Birmingham City Football Club PLC for a term of 99 years commencing on 1 September 1998.
The annual rent payable for the property is £84,000, which is subject to review.
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The registered owner of the property is Birmingham City Football Club PLC (Company Registration No. 27318).
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Pursuant to an official copy of Register Entries issued by the Land Registry, Coventry Office of Title Number WR56688, Birmingham City Football Club PLC leased the property from the University of Birmingham for a term of 99 years commencing on 1 September 1998 at an annual rent of £84,000 which is subject to review and additional rent.
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We have prepared our valuation based on the following assumptions:
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a. Birmingham City Football Club PLC is in possession of a proper legal title to the property and is entitled to transfer the property with its residual term of land use rights at no extra land premium or other onerous payment payable to the government;
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b. All land premium and other costs of ancillary utility services have been settled in full;
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c. The property is not subject to mortgage or any other material encumbrances;
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d. The design and construction of the property is in compliance with the local planning regulations and have been approved by the relevant government authorities; and
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e. The property may be disposed of freely to both local and overseas purchasers.
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Birmingham City Football Club PLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Birmingham City PLC.
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Group II — Property held by the Group for owner-occupation in Hong Kong
| Market Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars of | in existing state | |||
| No. | Property | Description and tenure | occupancy | as at 31 August 2007 |
| HK$ | ||||
| 3. | Flat B on 22nd Floor, | The property comprises a | The property is | 6,700,000 |
| Hove Court | residential unit on 22nd floor | occupied by the | ||
| (No. 7 Perth Street) | and a car parking space on | Group as staff | (100% interest | |
| and | the 3rd floor of a 21-storey | quarters. | attributable to | |
| Car Parking Space | residential building erected | the Group: | ||
| No. 67 on 3rd Floor, | upon a 5-level car parking | 6,700,000) | ||
| Ilford Court, | podium which was | |||
| Hove Court and | completed in 1980. | |||
| Grave Court | ||||
| (Nos. 5, 7 and 9 Perth | The saleable area of the | |||
| Street), | property (excluding the car | |||
| Perth Garden, | parking space) is | |||
| Ho Man Tin, | approximately 994 sq.ft. (or | |||
| Kowloon, | about 92.34 sq.m.). | |||
| Hong Kong | ||||
| The property is held under | ||||
| 10/ 4,225th and 1/ | Conditions of Sale No. 3555 | |||
| 88th of 90/ 4,225th | for a term of 75 years | |||
| equal and undivided | renewable for 75 years | |||
| shares of and in the | commencing on 11 October | |||
| Remaining Portions | 1933. | |||
| of Sections C, H, I | ||||
| and the Remaining | ||||
| Portion of Kowloon | ||||
| Inland Lot No. 3303 |
Notes:
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The registered owner of the property is Sun Tai Hing Garment Making Co. Limited by assignments vide Memorial No. UB8695417 dated 25 May 2002 (Flat B) and Memorial No. UB8695416 dated 22 May 2002 (the car parking space).
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Sun Tai Hing Garment Making Co. Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX VI
1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Group. The Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this circular and confirm, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, there are no other facts the omission of which would make any statement herein misleading.
2. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
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(A) Interests of Directors and Chief Executive
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(a) As at the Latest Practicable Date, the interests and short positions of the Directors and the Company’s chief executive in the Shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) 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 they were taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO), the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Companies and which were required to be entered in the register required to be kept under section 352 of the SFO were as follows:
| Number or attributable number of Shares held or Name of Director Nature of interests short positions Mr. Yeung Ka Sing, Carson Interest in a controlled 115,200,000 (L) corporation (note 1) Personal interest 10,000,000 (L) 125,200,000 Mr. Hui Ho Luek, Vico Interest in a controlled 96,000,000 (L) corporation (note 2) Family interest 18,975,000 (L) (note 3) 114,975,000 Ms. Siu Bessie Beneficiary of a 96,000,000 (L) discretionary trust (note 4) |
Approximate percentage or attributable percentage of shareholding 16.67% 1.45% |
|---|---|
| 18.12% | |
| 13.89% 2.75% |
|
| 16.64% | |
| 13.89% |
L: Long position
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Notes:
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These Shares were held by Great Luck Management Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and wholly owned by Mr. Yeung Ka Sing, Carson.
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These Shares were held by Premier Rise Investments Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and wholly owned by Mr. Hui Ho Luek, Vico.
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These Shares were held by Ms. Leung Choi Fan, the spouse of Mr. Hui Ho Luek, Vico.
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These Shares were held by Huge Gain Development Limited which is wholly owned by Nerine Trust Company Limited (“Nerine Trust”). Nerine Trust is the trustee of SB Unit Trust and holds properties for the benefit of holders of units issued by SB Unit Trust. All the units issued by SB Unit Trust were held by the family members of Mr. Siu Ban, cofounder of the Group and the discretionary objects. Ms. Bessie Siu is one of the beneficiaries of the trust.
Save as disclosed above and certain nominee shares in subsidiaries of the Company held by certain Directors in trust for the Group, none of the Directors or nor the chief executive of the Company, as at the Latest Practicable Date, had or was deemed to have any interests or short positions in the Shares and underlying shares and debenture 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 or short positions which they 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 the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers contained in the Listing Rules.
- (b) As at the Latest Practicable Date, an aggregate of 22,736,000 share options, representing 3.29% of the issued share capital of the Company were granted to the Directors under the new share option scheme adopted by the Company on 30 July 2007. Details of which are as follows:
| Number of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| options held | Exercise | |||
| as at the Latest | price per | |||
| Name of Director | Date of Grant | Practicable Date | Share | Expiry Date |
| Lee Yiu Tung | 21 August 2007 | 6,912,000 | 1.126 | 20 August 2017 |
| Ip Wing Lun | 21 August 2007 | 6,912,000 | 1.126 | 20 August 2017 |
| Wong Po Ling, Pauline | 21 August 2007 | 6,912,000 | 1.126 | 20 August 2017 |
| Steven McManaman | 21 August 2007 | 2,000,000 | 1.126 | 20 August 2017 |
22,736,000
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(c) As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had any direct or indirect interest in any assets which have been, since 31 March 2007 (being the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Group were made up), acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group and GMF, or which are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group and GMF; and
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(d) As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors were materially interested in any contract or arrangement which was significant in relation to the business of the Group and GMF taken as a whole.
(B) Substantial Shareholders
As at the Latest Practicable Date, so far as is known to the Directors or chief executive of the Company, the following persons (other than the Directors or chief executive of the Company) had, or were deemed to have, interests or short positions in the Shares and underlying shares and debenture of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company and the Stock Exchange under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO, or recorded in the register kept by the Company pursuant to section 336 of the SFO, or who were, directly or indirectly interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying the right to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of the Company or any member of the Group and GMF:
| Approximate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number or | percentage or | ||
| attributable number | attributable | ||
| of Shares held or | percentage of | ||
| Name of Shareholder | Nature of interests | short positions | shareholding |
| Mrs. Chu Yuet Wah | Interest in a controlled | 263,440,000(L) | 38.11% |
| corporation | (note 1) | ||
| Ms. Ma Siu Fong | Interest in a controlled | 263,440,000(L) | 38.11% |
| corporation | (note 1) | ||
| Kingston Securities Limited | Beneficial owner | 138,240,000(L) | 20.00% |
| (note 1) | |||
| Kingston Finance Limited | Beneficial owner | 125,200,000(L) | 18.11% |
| (note 1) | |||
| Great Luck Management | Beneficial owner | 115,200,000(L) | 16.67% |
| Limited | (note 2) | ||
| Huge Gain Development | Beneficial owner | 96,000,000(L) | 13.89% |
| Limited | (note 3) | ||
| Nerine Trust Company | Trustee of a discretionary trust | 96,000,000(L) | 13.89% |
| Limited | (note 3) | ||
| Ms. Tsai Lai Wa, Jenny | Beneficiary of a discretionary | 96,000,000(L) | 13.89% |
| trust | (note 3) | ||
| Premier Rise Investments | Beneficial owner | 96,000,000(L) | 13.89% |
| Limited | (note 4) |
L: Long position
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Kingston Securities Limited and Kingston Finance Limited are owned as to 51% by Mrs. Chu Yuet Wah and as to 49% by Ms. Ma Siu Fong.
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Great Luck Management Limited is wholly owned by Mr. Yeung Ka Sing, Carson, who is also a director of Great Luck Management Limited and the Company.
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Huge Gain Development Limited is wholly owned by Nerine Trust. Nerine Trust is the trustee of SB Unit Trust and holds properties for the benefit of holders of units issued by SB Unit Trust. All the units issued by SB Unit Trust were held by the family members of Mr. Siu Ban, co-founder of the Group and the discretionary objects. Both of Ms. Bessie Siu and Ms. Tsai Lai Wa, Jenny are the beneficiaries of the trust.
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Premier Rise Investments Limited is wholly owned by Mr. Hui Ho Luek, Vico, who is also a director of Premier Rise Investments Limited and the Company.
Save as disclosed above, according to the register kept by the Company under section 336 of the SFO and so far as was known to the Directors, there was no other persons (other than the Directors or chief executive of the Company as disclosed in the above) who, as at the Latest Practicable Date, had interests or short positions in the Shares and underlying shares and debenture of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO, or recorded in the register kept by the Company pursuant to section 336 of the SFO, or who were, directly or indirectly, interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying rights to vote in all circumstances at general meeting of any other members of the Group and GMF.
3. LITIGATION
A writ was filed by the plaintiff (the “Plaintiff”) against the Company in respect of a claim for reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the Company and Sun Tai Hing Garment Making Co. Limited (“Sun Tai Hing”), a subsidiary of the Company, amounting to approximately HK$3 million on 26 July 2006. Out of the expenses claimed, over HK$2.5 million was allegedly incurred on behalf of Sun Tai Hing and a sum of approximately HK$463,000 constituted expenses allegedly incurred on behalf of the Company. The Company was not aware of such alleged payments and had instructed lawyers to deal with the matter. The Plaintiff is the aunt of Ms. Bessie Siu, an executive Director. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Company is reviewing information supplied by the Plaintiff in respect of the allegation. The Board is of the opinion the claim is unfounded and without merit. Hence, no provision has been made in respect of the allegation.
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A writ was filed by Siu Ban & Sons Limited (“Siu Ban”) against Sun Tai Hing Garment Making Co. Limited (“Sun Tai Hing”), a subsidiary of the Company on 11 September 2007 in respect of a claim for the return of the property of Sun Tai Hing located in Hong Kong (“the Property”) and the damage for the loss of the cost and interest of Siu Ban as it was claimed by Siu Ban that Sun Tai Hing did not pay the purchase consideration for the acquisition of the Property in May 2002. The Board is of the opinion that the claim is not justifiable and without merit.
Save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, no member of the Group and GMF were engaged in any litigation or arbitration of material importance and there was no litigation or arbitration or claim of material importance known to the Directors to be pending or threatened by or against any member of the Group and GMF.
4.
SERVICE CONTRACTS
Mr. Steven McManaman, an executive Director, has entered into a service agreement with the Company for an initial fixed term of 3 years commencing from 2 July 2007 which is subject to termination with six months’ notice in writing served by either party to the other party or payment in lieu of notice. Mr. McManaman is entitled to a monthly directors’ fee of HK$100,000 which was determined by the Board on the basis of his qualification, experience and level of responsibilities and by reference to market benchmark. He is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at annual general meeting of the Company in accordance with the Company’s articles of association.
Mr. Christian Lali Karembeu, an non-executive Director, has entered into a service agreement with the Company for an initial fixed term of 3 years commencing from 7 August 2007 which is subject to termination with six months’ notice in writing served by either party to the other party or payment in lieu of notice. Mr. Karembeu is entitled to a monthly directors’ fee of HK$100,000 which was determined by the Board on the basis of his qualification, experience and level of responsibilities and by reference to market benchmark. He is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at annual general meeting of the Company in accordance with the Company’s articles of association.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, save for the service agreements as disclosed above, none of the Directors had entered into any service agreement with any member of the Group nor were there any other service agreements proposed which would not expire or be determinable by the Group within one year without payment of compensation (other than statutory compensation).
5. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
The following contracts (not being contracts in the ordinary course of business) had been entered into by members of the Group and GMF within the two years immediately preceding the date of this circular and are or may be material:
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(i) a conditional subscription agreement dated 6 February 2007 and entered into between the Company and Premier Rise Investments Limited (“Premier Rise”) in relation to the subscription of an aggregate 64,000,000 new Shares by Premier Rise;
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(ii) an underwriting agreement dated 23 April 2007 entered into among the Company, Premier Rise and Kingston Securities Limited in relation to an open offer by the Company as detailed in the circular of the Company dated 18 May 2007;
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(iii) a conditional placing agreement dated 20 June 2007 and entered into between the Company and Great Luck Management Limited (“Great Luck”) in relation to the placing of an aggregate 115,200,000 new Shares to Great Luck;
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(iv) the MOU;
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(v) a conditional placing agreement dated 13 July 2007 and entered into between the Company and Kingston Securities Limited in relation to the private placing of a total number of 138,240,000 unlisted warrants (the “Placing Agreement”);
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(vi) a conditional sale and purchase agreement dated 23 July 2007 entered into between Far Grow Investments Limited and Chung Tat Fun in relation to the proposed acquisition of a 51% equity interest in GMF and the deed of variation dated 24 July 2007 in relation thereto;
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(vii) the deeds of variation dated 24 August 2007, 14 September 2007 and 4 October 2007 in relation to further extension of the longstop date for satisfaction of the conditions precedent under the Placing Agreement and change of the subscription price; and
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(viii) the deeds of variation dated 12 October 2007 in relation to further extension of the longstop date for satisfaction of the conditions precedent under the Placing Agreement and additional terms of 6-month lock-up period for exercising the subscription rights in relation to the warrants.
Save as aforesaid, no material contracts (not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business carried on by the Group and GMF) have been entered into by any member of the Group and GMF within the two years preceding the date of this circular.
6. PROCEDURES FOR DEMANDING A POLL BY SHAREHOLDERS
Set forth below are the procedures for demanding a poll at general meeting of the Company. Pursuant to Article no. 66 of the Company’s Articles of Association, every resolution put to the vote of a general meeting shall be decided on a show of hands unless (before or on the declaration of the results of the show of hands or on the withdrawal of any other demand for a poll) a poll is duly demand:
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(a) by the chairman of such meeting; or
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(b) by at least three members present in person or in the case of a member being a corporation by its duly authorized representative or by proxy for the time being entitled to vote at the meeting; or
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(c) by a member or members present in person or in the case of a member being a corporation by its duly authorized representative or by proxy and representing not less than one-tenth of the total voting rights of all members having the right to vote at the meeting; or
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(d) by a member or members present in person or in the case of a member being a corporation by its duly authorized representative or by proxy and holding shares in the Company conferring a right to vote at the meeting being shares on which an aggregate sum has been paid up equal to not less than one-tenth of the total sum paid up on all shares conferring that right.
A poll which is duly demanded shall be then held in such manner prescribed by the Articles of Association of the Company.
7. COMPETING BUSINESS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors or their respective associates had any interest in a business which competes with the business of the Group.
8. EXPERTS AND CONSENTS
- (a) The following are the qualifications of the experts who have given opinions and advice which are included in this circular:
Name Qualification Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited Certified Public Accountants BMI Appraisals Limited Professional surveyors
- (b) None of the experts above has any shareholding, directly or indirectly, in any member of the Group or any right (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for securities in any member of the Group.
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(c) Each of the experts above has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this circular, with the inclusion of the references to its name and/or its opinion in the form and context in which they are included.
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(d) None of the experts above has any direct or indirect interest in any assets which had been acquired, or disposed of by, or leased to any member of the Group or GMF, or was proposed to be acquired, or disposed of by, or leased to any member of the Group or GMF since 31 March 2007, the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Group were made up.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
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(a) The qualified accountant of the Company is Ms. Wong Po Ling, Pauline, who is an associate member of both the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute on Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
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(b) The company secretary of the Company is Mr. Edmund Siu, who is an associate member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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(c) The registered office of the Company is at Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive, P.O. Box 2681, Grand Cayman, KY1-1111, Cayman Islands and the head office and principal place of business of the Company in Hong Kong is at Unit 3008, 30/F, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong.
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(d) The principal share registrars and transfer office of the Company in the Cayman Islands is Butterfield Fund Services (Cayman) Limited, Butterfield House, 68 Fort Street, P.O. Box 705, Grand Cayman KY1-1107, Cayman Islands.
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(e) The branch share registrar of the Company in Hong Kong is Tricor Tengis Limited at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
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(f) The English text of this circular and form of proxy shall prevail over their respective Chinese texts.
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10. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents will be available for inspection at the registered office of the Company in Hong Kong at Unit 3008, 30/F, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong during normal business hours on any business day from the date of this circular up to and including the date of the EGM:
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(a) the memorandum and articles of association of the Company;
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(b) the annual reports of the Company for the two years ended 31 March 2007;
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(c) the accountants’ report on Birmingham City Plc., and its subsidiary the text of which is set out in Appendix II to this circular;
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(d) the accountants’ report on GMF from Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited and the letter from Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited, regarding the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Group as enlarged by the GMF Acquisition, as set out in Appendix III to this circular;
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(e) the letter from Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited, regarding the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group as set out in Appendix IV to this circular;
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(f) the written statement setting out the adjustments made in arriving at the figures shown in (c) above;
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(g) the letter, summary of values and valuation certificate prepared by BMI Appraisals Limited in relation to the property valuation on the Enlarged Group, the text of which is set out in Appendix V to this circular;
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(h) the letters of consents referred to under the paragraph headed “Experts and consents” in this Appendix;
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(i) the material contracts referred to under the paragraph headed “Material contracts” in this Appendix; and
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(j) this circular and each of the circulars of the Company issued pursuant to the requirements set out in Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules which have been issued since 31 March 2007.
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NOTICE OF THE EGM
GRANDTOP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 泓 鋒 國 際 控 股 有 限 公 司 [*]
(incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 02309)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the extraordinary general meeting (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”) of the shareholders of Grandtop International Holdings Limited (the Company”) will be held at JW Marriott Ballroom (Aberdeen), Level 3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong on Friday, 23 November 2007 at 9:30 a.m. for the following purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing with or without modification the following resolution as an ordinary resolution of the Company:
ORDINARY RESOLUTION
“ THAT the memorandum of understanding dated 27 June 2007 entered into between Mr. David Sullivan, Mr. David Gold, Mr. Ralph Gold, Ms. Karren Brady, Mr. Roger Bannister and the Company (“MOU”) (a copy of which has been produced to the meeting marked “A” and signed by the Chairman of the meeting for the purpose of identification), in relation to the acquisition of approximately 29.9% equity interest in Birmingham City Plc. be and are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed in all respects and that all transactions contemplated under the MOU (including the exercise of the right granted to the Company hereunder) be and are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed and that any one director of the Company be and is hereby authorised to do or execute all such acts or such other documents which the director may deem to be necessary, desirable or expedient to carry into effect or to give effect to all the transactions contemplated under the MOU.”
By order of the Board
Grandtop International Holdings Limited Hui Ho Luek, Vico Executive Director
Hong Kong, 2 November 2007
Registered Office: Principal place of business in Hong Kong: Cricket Square Unit 3008, 30th Floor Hutchins Drive West Tower, Shun Tak Centre P.O. Box 2681 168-200 Connaught Road Central Grand Cayman KY1-1111 Hong Kong Cayman Islands
- For identification purpose only
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NOTICE OF THE EGM
Notes:
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A member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the Extraordinary General Meeting convened by the above notice is entitled to appoint one or more proxies to attend and, on a poll, vote instead of such member. A proxy need not be a member of the Company.
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In the case of joint holders of shares in the Company, the vote of the senior who tenders a vote whether in person or by proxy, shall be accepted to the exclusion of the vote(s) of the other joint holders, seniority being determined by the order in which names stand in the register of members.
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In order to be valid, the form of proxy together with a power of attorney or other authority (if any) under which it is signed or a notarially certified copy thereof, must be deposited at the Company’s Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar, Tricor Tengis Limited at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the Extraordinary General Meeting (or any adjournment thereof).
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As at the date of this notice, the directors of the Company are Mr. Yeung Ka Sing, Carson, Mr. Hui Ho Luek, Vico, Mr. Steven McManaman, Mr. Lee Yiu Tung, Mr. Ip Wing Lun, Ms. Wong Po Ling, Pauline and Ms. Bessie Siu as executive directors, Mr. Christian Lali Karembeu as non-executive director, Mr. Chang Kin Man, Mr. Zhou Han Ping, Mr. Yip Man Ki and Mr. Yau Yan Ming, Raymond, all being the independent non-executive directors.
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