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IMPORTANT
17 July 2013 S.342(1)
If you are in any doubt about any of the contents of this listing document, you should obtain independent professional advice.
TONLY ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS LIMITED通 力 電 子 控 股 有 限 公 司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) Stock Code: 1249
LISTING BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
ON THE MAIN BOARD OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED
Joint Sponsors
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this listing document, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this listing document.
This listing document is published in connection with the Listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange and contains particulars given in compliance with the Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules (Chapter 571V of the Laws of Hong Kong) and the Listing Rules solely for the purpose of giving information with regard to our Group.
This listing document does not constitute an offer of, nor is it calculated to invite offers for, shares or other securities of our Company, nor have any such shares or other securities been allotted with a view to any of them being offered for sale to or subscription by the public. No Shares will be issued and allotted in connection with, or pursuant to, this listing document.
Your attention is drawn to the section headed “Risk Factors” in this listing document.
Information regarding the proposed arrangements for the listing of, and dealings and settlement of dealings in, our Shares following the Listing is set out in the section headed “Information about this listing document and the Introduction” in this listing document.
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EXPECTED TIMETABLE
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2013(Note 1)
Register of members of TCLM closes for EGM, record date for EGM and EGM date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, 1 August
Register of members of TCLM re-opens and Last day of dealings in TCLM Shares on a cum entitlement basis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 2 August
First day of dealings in TCLM Shares on an ex entitlement basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, 5 August
Latest time for lodging transfers of TCLM Shares cum entitlement to our Shares pursuant to the Distribution at . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 6 August
Register of members of TCLM closes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, 7 August
Distribution Record Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, 7 August
Register of members of TCLM re-opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, 8 August
Share certificates of our Shares to be despatched (Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, 13 August
Dealings in our Shares on the Stock Exchange expected to commence (Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, 14 August
Payment to Overseas TCLM Shareholders of the net proceeds of the sale of the Shares which they would otherwise receive pursuant to the Distribution on or around (Note 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, 28 August
Notes:
(1) All dates and times refer to Hong Kong local time.
(2) The share certificates of our Shares are expected to be despatched to TCLM Qualifying Shareholders on Tuesday, 13 August 2013. The share certificates will only become valid if the Spin-off becomes unconditional. One share certificate of our Share(s) will be issued to each TCLM Qualifying Shareholder for their entitlement to our Share(s), save for share certificates to be issued to HKSCC Nominees Limited, which may be in such denominations as requested by them. In the event the Spin-off does not become unconditional on Tuesday, 13 August 2013, the share certificates of our Shares may not be despatched on Tuesday, 13 August 2013 and dealings in our Shares on the Stock Exchange may not commence on Wednesday, 14 August 2013. In such event, we will make an announcement of the above and, if necessary, of a revised timetable. Investors who trade in our Shares prior to the receipt of the share certificates or prior to such share certificates becoming valid do so entirely at their own risk.
(3) If there are any TCLM Overseas Shareholders at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date, the directors of TCLM will make enquiries, based on legal opinions provided by legal advisers if the directors of TCLM consider it necessary, as to whether the transfer of our Shares to TCLM Overseas Shareholders may contravene the applicable securities legislation of the relevant overseas places or the requirements of the relevant regulatory body or stock exchange. If, after making such enquiry, the directors of TCLM are of the opinion that it would be necessary or expedient, on account of either the legal restrictions under the laws of the relevant place or any requirements of the relevant regulatory body or stock exchange in that place, not to transfer our Shares to such TCLM Overseas Shareholders, the TCLM Excluded Shareholders (if any) will be entitled to the Distribution but will not receive our Shares. Instead, they will receive a cash amount equals to the net proceeds of the sale by TCLM (if such proceeds shall exceed HK$100.00) on their behalf of our Shares to which they would otherwise be entitled pursuant to the Distribution after dealings in our Shares commence on the Stock Exchange at the prevailing market price. The net proceeds of such sale will be paid to the relevant TCLM Excluded Shareholders in Hong Kong dollars. Cheques for such net proceeds are expected to be despatched within approximately two weeks following the commencement of dealings in our Shares on the Main Board. Further information is set out in the section headed “the Distribution and Spin-off” in this listing document.
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CONTENTS
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We have not authorised anyone to provide you with information which is different from
that contained in this listing document. Any information or representation not made in this listing
document must not be relied upon by you as having been authorised by us, the Joint Sponsors, any
of our respective Directors or any other person or party involved in the Introduction.
Page
Expected timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Glossary of technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward-looking Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Risk factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Waivers from strict compliance with the Listing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Information about this listing document and the Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Directors and parties involved in the Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Corporate information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Industry overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
History and development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Reorganisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
The Distribution and Spin-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Directors and senior management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Relationship with the Remaining TCLM Group and the Controlling Shareholders . . . . . . . . . 155
Continuing connected transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Substantial shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Share capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Financial information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Future plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
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Appendices
Appendix I – Accountants’ Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1
Appendix II – Unaudited pro forma financial information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II-1
Appendix III – Property valuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III-1
Appendix IV – Summary of the constitution of our Company and
Cayman Islands company law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV-1
Appendix V – Statutory and general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-1
Appendix VI – Documents available for inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI-1
SUMMARY
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This summary aims to give you an overview of the information contained in this listing document. As this is a summary, it does not contain all of the information which may be important to you. You should read the whole document before you decide to invest in our Shares.
There are risks associated with any investment. Some of the particular risks in investing in our Shares are summarised in the section headed “Risk Factors” in this listing document. You should read that section carefully before you decide to invest in our Shares.
OVERVIEW
We are a leading vertically-integrated manufacturing services provider in the audio-visual (“AV”) products industry, and principally engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of AV Products (excluding TV sets) for third parties’ brands on an ODM basis. Our products generally fall into three categories, namely (i) video products, mainly DVD Players, BD Players and Media Boxes; (ii) audio products, mainly Home Theater System (家庭影院) (“HTS”), Micro & Mini speakers (小型音箱) (“Micro & Mini”), Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers; and (iii) other products, mainly Advanced Broadcasting System-Satellite (直播星) (“ABS-s”) and components. During the Track Record Period, our Group only conducted a small amount of AV Products business on an OEM basis in 2010.
According to the market research report prepared by Euromonitor which was commissioned by us (the “Euromonitor Report”), we were the largest video products manufacturer and the third largest HTS & Soundbars manufacturer in the PRC, in terms of production volume in 2012. China is the largest manufacturing location for AV Products (excluding TV sets) with products production volume of approximately 261.0 million units in 2012, representing approximately 82.1% of the total global production, and Euromonitor expects that China will continue its leadership over other regions, although the AV production volume in China is expected to slightly decrease to approximately 227.9 million units in 2015. In terms of products development, BD Players, Dockings and HTS & Soundbars are expected to be the key growth drivers with a forecasted CAGR (2012-2015) of approximately 19.0%, 9.3%, and 6.8%, respectively, while DVD Players are expected to decrease with a CAGR (2012-2015) of approximately -16.2% due to the declining demand and replacement by BD Players.
Our principal business model is to fulfill production orders for AV Products (excluding TV sets) on an ODM basis for well-known brands in the global AV consumer products industry, which will be our business focus in the foreseeable future. Along the industry value chain, our current value range mainly covers product design, design and manufacturing of certain components and parts as well as product processing and assembly.
Upstream
Semiconductors Optical pickups
Key electroniccomponents
manufacturing
Midstream
Our business scope*
Product and innovative design
Electronic hardware development
Application Software
development Mechanical parts
development
Product design
Plastic parts Electroacoustic
parts Remote
controllers Loader
Mechanism
Components and parts manufacturing
SMT PCB assembly Final assembly
Processing andassembly
Sales and distribution
Downstream
After-sales service
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* The capabilities and services in category of “Product design” are provided in our ODM business and are not included in our OEM business.
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We commenced our DVD Players manufacturing business on an ODM/OEM basis in 2002, and have since then expanded and diversified our product portfolio progressively to include audio products and other products such as ABS-s. Among our products, the sales of DVD Players accounted for approximately 66.0%, 64.2%, 34.4% and 25.1% of our turnover for each of the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. However, in view of the shrinking global market demand for DVD Players in recent years according to Euromonitor, we expect that our future growth will mainly be driven by, inter alia, the further increase of our market share of the traditional AV Products (excluding TV sets) (such as BD Players, HTS and Micro & Mini), our expansion into the growing new audio products sector and our continued development in the ABS-s market in China. During the three years ended 31 December 2012, the turnover of our video products represented a CAGR of approximately -15.0%, while the turnover of our audio products and other products represented a CAGR of approximately 92.2% and 34.3%, respectively.
Based on our Company’s unaudited management records, the following table sets out the breakdown of our turnover by product category and the respective CAGRs for the periods indicated:
Year ended 31 December 2010-2012 Three months ended 31 March
2010 2011 2012 CAGR 2012 2013 (unaudited) HK$’000 % to total Material HK$’000 % to total Material HK$’000 % to total Material % HK$’000 % to total Material HK$’000 % to total Material turnover gross profit turnover gross profit turnover gross profit turnover gross profit turnover gross profit margin(4) margin(4) margin(4) margin(4) margin(4)
Video products 3,312,275 88.0 3,625,725 88.4 2,393,832 65.5 –15.0 564,361 70.2 394,975 44.1 – DVD Players 2,482,718 66.0 21.5 2,632,772 64.2 18.8 1,257,652 34.4 18.2 –28.8 320,397 39.8 18.7 225,011 25.1 19.9– BD Players 829,557 22.0 19.3 968,646 23.6 20.1 1,122,765 30.7 22.4 16.3 241,290 30.0 22.9 164,830 18.4 23.2– Media Boxes – 0.0 N/A 24,307 0.6 19.9 13,415 0.4 24.4 N/A (1) 2,674 0.4 21.1 5,134 0.6 25.5
Audio products 236,157 6.3 451,058 11.0 872,619 23.9 92.2 126,102 15.7 223,418 25.0 – Traditional(2) 236,157 6.3 12.6 443,858 10.8 18.3 690,771 18.9 22.3 71.0 116,884 14.5 21.8 170,009 19.0 23.3– New(3) – 0.0 N/A 7,200 0.2 15.3 181,848 5.0 25.0 N/A (1) 9,218 1.2 11.8 53,409 6.0 26.6
Other products 214,217 5.7 22,671 0.6 386,620 10.6 34.3 113,055 14.1 276,256 30.9 – ABS-s 197,512 5.2 16.0 2,580 0.1 19.3 366,431 10.0 23.7 36.2 108,380 13.5 21.9 247,908 27.7 24.3– Components 16,705 0.5 38.5 20,091 0.5 36.6 20,189 0.6 33.2 9.9 4,675 0.6 37.1 28,348 3.2 36.1
Total 3,762,649 100.0 20.2 4,099,454 100.0 19.1 3,653,071 100.0 21.2 –1.5 803,518 100.0 20.9 894,649 100.0 23.3
Notes:(1) The CAGR is not available as no revenue was recorded for Media Boxes and new audio products in 2010.(2) Mainly HTS and Micro & Mini.(3) Mainly Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers.(4) Included the unallocated costs and gross profit margin for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the
three months ended 31 March 2013 were 11.4%, 9.5%, 11.7% and 11.6%, respectively. The nature of unallocated costs mainly represent staff costs, patent fees, depreciation, transportation costs and rental expenses, etc.
Suppliers and customers
We use various components throughout our manufacturing process. Our suppliers are mainly from the Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the U.S. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the three months ended 31 March 2013, our domestic purchases accounted for approximately 53.9%, 58.5%, 58.1% and 60.8% of the total purchases, respectively. For the three months ended 31 March 2013, we had around 460 suppliers. We have developed stable business relationships with our five largest suppliers for each of the three years ended 31 December 2012 and for the three months ended 31 March 2013, ranging from three to twelve years. During the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, purchases from our five largest suppliers accounted for approximately 18.9%, 25.2%, 24.4% and 21.0% of our total purchase, respectively, and purchase from our largest supplier accounted for approximately 4.4%, 9.0%, 9.4% and 8.8% of our total purchase, respectively.
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With our track record of providing high-quality ODM products and our accumulated know-how, we have established a solid customer base, comprising well-known international AV Products brands, including Philips, LG and Toshiba etc. Our business relationship with our top five customers for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013 ranges from one to twelve years. We believe that, during our long-term cooperation with these well-known brands, we have enhanced our product knowledge, obtained latest market trends and first-hand industry information, and improved our technological and production capabilities in response to their stringent requirements, which in turn, enabled us to maintain competitiveness. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the three months ended 31 March 2013, sales to our five largest customers accounted for approximately 87.8%, 88.2%, 71.4% and 69.7% of our total turnover, respectively, and sales to our largest customer accounted for approximately 28.6%, 32.0%, 32.1% and 35.6% of our total turnover, respectively.
Research and Development
In the fast-changing consumer electronics market, in order to pro-actively meet customers’
requirements, we plan to take the initiative in new products innovation which reflects the market trend
(such as Wireless Speakers) by enhancing our insight in consumers and technology pre-research, in an
effort to continuously provide higher value-added ODM solutions.
• Video products: In view of the trend of three-networks convergence, we plan to expand
our product portfolio to include internet streaming media-based video products through the
enhancement of our software capacity and user experience.
• Audio products: We plan to continue to increase our investments in the research and
development of electroacoustic, wireless transmission, network applications and new
mechanical parts, to develop Soundbar products supporting smart television sets and
Docking/Wireless Speaker products supporting smartphones, thereby enriching our product
mix.
• Other business: We will further invest in the research of digital satellite signals technology,
and actively seek for the ABS-s business in China and the DVB-s (Digital Video
Broadcasting – Satellite) business internationally.
With ODM business in relation to the AV Products (excluding TV sets) being our main business, we focus on, and actively invest in, research and development. Our research and development expenditure increased year by year, amounting to approximately 1.9%, 2.2%, 4.3% and 4.7% of our turnover, respectively, during the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. We established our research and development teams in Huizhou, Shenzhen and Xi’an totalling 525 members as at 31 March 2013, of which (i) our team in Huizhou is principally responsible for the development of customized products and new product introduction, and we established a new electroacoustic products development team there in 2012, including senior experts from Japan; (ii) our team in Shenzhen is principally responsible for the planning and preliminary development for future technology platforms; and (iii) our team in Xi’an is primarily focusing on software development to support our expansion into multimedia internet applications. For details of our research and development, please refer to the section headed “Business – Research and Development” on page 129 in this listing document.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had registered 73 patents in China and 5 of which were invention patents. Further details of the intellectual property rights of our Group are set out in the sections headed “Business – Intellectual Property” and “Further Information about The Business of Our Group – Material intellectual property rights of our Group” in Appendix V on pages 130 and V – 12 to this listing document, respectively.
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Production
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our production facilities for AV Products (excluding TV sets) were located in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China with a total gross floor area of approximately 64,497 sq.m.. Our existing production facility for AV Products (excluding TV sets) has five workshops, comprising nine SMT production lines, three PCB assembly lines and final assembly workshops. Through years of cooperation with well-known international brands, we have improved the production efficiency and manufacturing quality in respect of our AV Products (excluding TV sets), and our production expertise has met the international quality standards and customers’ requirements. In order to further improve the competitiveness of our products, we have acquired the manufacturing capability for loaders components and speakers through the vertical integration of components and parts productions. The production lead time for our video and audio products, the period of time starting from the receipt of production orders from customers to the delivery of products to the address designated by the customer, ranges from 2 weeks to 3 weeks.
The table below sets out the designed production capacity, actual output and utilization rate of the final assembly workshops at our existing production facility for AV Products (excluding TV sets) during the Track Record Period:
For the three months ended For the year ended 31 December 31 March
Final assembly workshops 2010 2011 2012 2013 (’000 units) (’000 units) (’000 units) (’000 units) (in terms of (in terms of (in terms of (in terms of final products) final products) final products) final products)
Designed production capacity(1),(2) 20,160 20,160 15,760 (4) 3,940Actual output 16,957 19,905 14,905 3,600Utilization rate(3) 84.1% 98.7% 94.6% 91.3%
Notes:
1. The computation of the designed capacity of our production facility is based on a large number of assumptions, which include the daily operation time, the number of working days, the capacity of each production line per hour and the total number of our production lines for the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively.
2. It is assumed that our production facilities operate 12.5 hours per day, 25.5 days per month and 11.5 months per year (after deducting 0.5 month of statutory holidays) to calculate the designed production capacity.
3. It is derived from the actual output being divided by the annual designed production capacity for the relevant periods.
4. Our production capacity depends on the product mix to be produced in that year. In 2012, the proportion of output of audio products increased. As the level of complexity required to produce audio products increased and the Standard Time for the production of an audio product is more than that of a video product, the production capacity in 2012 is adjusted downward.
To support our future business development, our new production facility for AV Products (excluding TV sets) located in Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City, with an annual designed production capacity of approximately 17 million units of final products and 18 million units of speakers, had partially commenced operations as at the Latest Practicable Date, and substantially all of the equipment and machineries at our existing production facility for AV Products (excluding TV sets) will be relocated, upon which such facility will be closed. The production facilities of Regency Optics-Electron will not be relocated to the new production facility. As our existing equipment and machineries are being moved by stages to the new production facility, which is close to our existing production facility being in Huizhou, the operations of our new production facility has partially commenced as at the Latest Practicable Date, and it is currently expected that the relocation of our production plant will be completed around the end of August 2013 and the expenses involved for such relocation will be around HK$3.8 million. Our Directors consider that the relocation of our production facility is not expected to have any material adverse effect on our business and operations.
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Industry Recognition
We have obtained various awards from governments and other authorities in the period from 2004 to 2013 in recognition of our market position and achievements in the industry, including the First Prize for Outstanding Quality Management Circle (QCC Award) in China’s Electronic Information Industry. We have also been accredited with various industrial certifications for our products as well as our internal management and control system, including ISO9001:2008. Please refer to the section headed “Business – Awards, Recognitions and Certifications” on page 132 in this listing document for further details.
Recent Development
Subsequent to the Track Record Period, our business remains to be driven by the AV Products (excluding TV sets) (such as DVD Players, BD Players, HTS and Micro & Mini). Based on our Company’s unaudited management records, our turnover and gross profit margin for the five months ended 31 May 2013 were approximately HK$1,627.8 million and 12.2%, respectively, and the following table sets out the breakdown of our turnover by product category for the periods indicated:
For the For the Year ended 31 December three months ended two months ended
2010 2011 2012 31 March 2013 31 May 2013 Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$000 HK$/unit
Video productsDVD Players 14,590 2,482,718 170 17,108 2,632,772 154 9,523 1,257,652 132 1,825 225,011 123 1,650 205,054 124BD Players 1,397 829,557 594 1,965 968,646 493 2,726 1,122,765 412 428 164,830 385 467 160,538 344Media Boxes – – – 114 24,307 213 58 13,415 231 20 5,134 257 9 2,418 269
Sub-total 15,987 3,312,275 207 19,187 3,625,725 189 12,307 2,393,832 195 2,273 394,975 174 2,126 368,010 173
Audio products
Traditional 372 236,157 635 686 443,858 647 986 690,771 701 260 170,009 654 225 147,337 655
New (1) – – – 27 7,200 267 592 181,848 307 131 53,409 408 233 92,055 395
Sub-total 372 236,157 635 713 451,058 633 1,578 872,619 553 391 223,418 571 458 239,392 523
Other products
ABS-s 598 197,512 330 5 2,580 516 1,020 366,431 359 701 247,908 354 288 112,042 389
Components N/A 16,705 N/A N/A 20,091 N/A N/A 20,189 N/A N/A 28,348 N/A N/A 13,681 N/A
Sub-total 598 214,217 N/A 5 22,671 N/A 1,020 386,620 N/A 701 276,256 N/A 288 125,723 N/A
3,762,649 4,099,454 3,653,071 894,649 733,125
Note: (1) Mainly Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers.
Subsequent to the Track Record Period and up to 31 May 2013, based on our Company’s unaudited management records, the total amounts of production orders from and the sales revenue attributable to our Japanese customers had increased and not been adversely affected by the recent depreciation of Yen. Our Directors confirm that there has been no material adverse change in the financial or trading position or prospects of our Group since 31 March 2013 (being the date to which the latest audited combined financial statements of our Group were made up) and up to the date of this listing document.
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As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had completed the construction and the renovation and equipment fitting of our new production facility, and had partially commenced operations of such production facility. Please refer to the section headed “Business – Production Facilities – Our new production facility” on page 114 in this listing document for further details.
As particularly disclosed in the section headed “History and Development” on page 83 in this listing document, a subscription agreement entered into among TCLM, Star Force, Run Fu and Tonly Electronics for the subscription of the shares of Tonly Electronics by Run Fu and Star Force was completed on 28 December 2012 as a result of which, Tonly Electronics became owned as to 80% by TCLM, 9.2% by Star Force and 10.8% by Run Fu. As Tonly Electronics is the holding company of all our operating subsidiaries, since 1 January 2013, 20% of our profit would be shared by Run Fu and Star Force, which are the non-controlling shareholders of Tonly Electronics.
COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS
We believe our market position and our potential for further growth are attributable to the following competitive strengths:
• Solidinternationalanddomesticcustomerbase
• Dedicationtoresearchanddevelopmentandproductinnovation
• Adoption of advanced production technology to achieve vertical integration of productioncapabilities
• Professional,stableandexperiencedmanagementteam
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Our business focus is shifting from DVD and BD Players to a diversified product portfolio that includes Media Boxes and audio products. Our objective is to become a leading ODM provider in the international AV Product market. To achieve this, we plan to implement the following strategies:
• Expandthecooperationwithourexistingcustomersandexpandourcustomerbase
• Optimise production capacity allocation and enhance production efficiency to increaseprofitability
• Continuetofocusonproductandtechnologydevelopmentandproducttransformation
• Buildstrongmanagementandoperationalteams
BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF OUR GROUP AND THE TCLM GROUP
TCLM was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 23 April 1999 and have been listed on the Main Board since 26 November 1999. TCLM is principally engaged in research and development, manufacture and sale of consumer electronic products including TV sets. Our Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 8 February 2013, as the vehicle company holding our Group. Our Group is principally engaged in the business of research and development, manufacture and sale of AV Products (excluding TV sets) on ODM basis. We commenced our DVD Player manufacturing business on an ODM/OEM basis in 2002. As of the date of this listing document, our Company is wholly-owned by TCLM.
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On 13 March 2013, TCLM submitted a proposal for the Spin-off to the Stock Exchange pursuant
to Practice Note 15 to the Listing Rules and has obtained confirmation from the Stock Exchange on 17
April 2013 that it may proceed with the proposal. Immediately following completion of the Distribution,
the Remaining TCLM Group will be principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of TV sets
(excluding AV Products), whereas our Group will focus on the ODM of AV Products (excluding TV sets).
The Spin-off is aiming to allow separate platforms for the two businesses of the TCLM Group with clear
delineation.
The board of directors of TCLM believes that the Spin-off will bring about the following benefits to
both TCLM and our Company:
• TCLM and the Company, operating in different business segments, are believed to have
different growth paths and different business strategies. By delineating clearly between
TCLM’s TV products and our AV ODM/OEM products, the Spin-off will allow separate
platforms for the businesses of the two groups, while ensuring to the extent possible that
potential negative effects cast on the amount of orders given by our clients’ group to us,
as a result of the potential conflict due to the fact that the Company is currently merely a
subsidiary of the TCLM, are avoided;
• theSpin-offwillcreatetwogroupsofcompaniesandwillofferinvestorswithanopportunity
to participate in the future development of both the TCLM Group as well as us and flexibility
to invest in both or either of the groups;
• theSpin-offwillenablethemanagementofTCLMtocontinuetofocusonbuildingthecore
businesses of the TCLM Group, thereby enhancing the decision-making process and its
responsiveness to market changes;
• theSpin-offwillprovideamechanismtoattractandmotivateourmanagementtobedirectly
in charge of our operating and financial performance on a standalone basis;
• the Spin-off will provide separate fund-raising platforms for the TCLMGroup and for us
with respect to their respective operations and future expansion, which will in particular
boost our smooth transformation towards a dedicated company for its business; and
• investors will be provided with more details of our results of operations and can better
analyse a more tightly focused company where risk issues are isolated, identified and
understood.
Upon the completion of the Distribution and the Listing, our Company will cease to be the
subsidiary of TCLM and our Group will be spun off from the TCLM Group. As the Listing will not
involve fund raising and offering of new Shares, the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders will have the same
attributable interest in both groups before and immediately after Listing.
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THE DISTRIBUTION
On 15 July 2013, the board of directors of TCLM declared a conditional special interim dividend to the TCLM Shareholders which will effectively distribute the entire issued share capital of our Company as at the Distribution Record Date. The Distribution is subject to TCLM Shareholders’ approval as required under article 152 of the articles of association of TCLM. Pursuant to the Distribution, each TCLM Qualifying Shareholder or TCLM Excluded Shareholder will be entitled to 1 Share or equivalent cash payment (after deducting expenses) (as appropriate) for every 10 TCLM Shares held as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date. Based on the issued share capital of TCLM as at the Latest Practicable Date and assuming it will remain unchanged as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date, a total of 133,109,811 Shares representing the entire issued share capital of our Company in issue will be distributed. Our Company has appointed Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited as our agent in providing matching service to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders to facilitate the disposal of any Shares which the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders may receive in odd lots. For details, please refer to the announcement dated 17 July 2013 made by TCLM.
If there are any TCLM Overseas Shareholders at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date, the directors of TCLM will make enquiries, based on legal opinions provided by legal advisers if the directors of TCLM consider it necessary, as to whether the transfer of our Shares to the TCLM Overseas Shareholders may contravene the applicable securities legislations of the relevant overseas places or the requirements of the relevant regulatory body or stock exchange. If, after making such enquiry, the directors of TCLM are of the opinion that it would be necessary or expedient, on account either of the legal restrictions under the laws of the relevant place or any requirement of the relevant regulatory body or stock exchange in that place, not to transfer our Shares to such TCLM Overseas Shareholders, the TCLM Excluded Shareholders (if any) will be entitled to the Distribution but will not receive our Shares. Instead, they will receive a cash amount equals to the net proceeds of the sale by TCLM, if such net proceeds shall exceed HK$100.00, on their behalf of our Shares to which they would otherwise be entitled pursuant to the Distribution after dealings in our Shares commence on the Stock Exchange at the prevailing market price. If the net proceeds shall be below HK$100.00, the Company will retain such amount in the Company’s account. The net proceeds of such sale will be paid to the relevant TCLM Excluded Shareholders in Hong Kong dollars. Cheques for such net proceeds are expected to be despatched within approximately two weeks following the commencement of dealings in our Shares on the Main Board. As at the Latest Practicable Date, there was no TCLM Overseas Shareholder.
SPIN-OFF
The Spin-off will be implemented in compliance with the Listing Rules including Practice Note 15 to the Listing Rules. According to the Listing Rules including Practice Note 15 to the Listing Rules, approval by the shareholders of TCLM is not required for the Spin-off, while the Distribution and the Non-Competition Arrangements are subject to the approval by the TCLM Shareholders as required under Article 152 of the articles of association of TCLM and Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules respectively. As the Spin-off will be effected by way of introduction with no new offering of new Shares or any other securities, there will be no dilution of the attributable interest of the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders.
The Spin-off is conditional upon:
(a) the Stock Exchange approving the Spin-off;
(b) the approval of the Non-Competition Arrangements by TCLM Shareholders at the EGM;
(c) the approval of the Distribution by TCLM Shareholders at the EGM; and
(d) the Listing Committee granting listing of, and permission to deal in, our Shares in issue as at the Distribution Record Date on the Main Board.
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OUR SHAREHOLDERS
Immediately before the Distribution and as at the date of this listing document, TCL Corporation is our ultimate Controlling Shareholder, whose indirect interests are held through its direct wholly owned subsidiary, T.C.L. Industries, and its indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary, TCLM which directly holds our entire issued share capital. Immediately after the Distribution and the Listing, TCL Corporation will remain to be our ultimate Controlling Shareholder, while TCLM will become our sister company held indirectly by TCL Corporation. TCL Corporation is a major PRC conglomerate that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of the electronic, telecommunications, information technology and electrical products.
Pursuant to the Deed of Non-Competition entered into among our Company, TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries, each of TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries (together the “Covenantors”) shall undertake and covenant with our Company that it shall not and shall procure that its associates not to, directly or indirectly, carry on or be engaged or interested in the research and development, manufacturing and sales relating to AV Products (excluding TV sets) from time to time.
Notwithstanding the undertaking above,
1. there is no restriction on the Covenantors directly or indirectly engaging or having an interest in or continuing to engage or have an interest in the Relevant Business if they are so involved through their respective direct or indirect interest in our Group;
2. there is no restriction on the Covenantors either directly or indirectly holding or being interested in shares or other securities in any company which is engaged or interested in any Relevant Business and whose Shares or securities are listed on a stock exchange (the “Subject Company”) provided that (i) the aggregate number of shares held by the Covenantors or in which they are interested does not amount to more than 10% of the issued shares of the Subject Company; (ii) the revenue or assets of the Subject Company attributable to the Relevant Business recorded in the consolidated audited accounts of the latest full financial year immediately before the acquisition is less than 20% of its consolidated total revenue or consolidated total assets (as the case may be); or (iii) neither the Covenantors nor any of their subsidiaries can exercise any control, directly or indirectly, over the board of directors of the Subject Company; and
3. there is no restriction on the Covenantors directly or indirectly engaging in the sales of AV Products (excluding TV sets) which are purchased by the Covenantors or any of their subsidiaries from our Group with the sole purpose of such subsequent sales to customers.
Pursuant to the Second Variation Deed entered into among TCL Corporation, T.C.L. Industries and TCLM, research and development, manufacturing and sales relating to AV Products (excluding TV sets) shall cease to be included in the scope of the Restricted Activity (as defined in the Original Non-Competition Deeds) to the only extent that TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries or any of them carry on or engage in research and development, manufacturing and sales relating to AV Products (excluding TV sets) by way of equity investment in our Company.
After the completion of the Distribution and the Listing, there will be certain continuing connected transactions between our Group and the TCL Corporation Group (including the Remaining TCLM Group). Details of these continuing connected transactions are set out in the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions” on page 166 in this listing document.
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FUTURE PLANS
Please see the section headed “Business – Business Strategies” on page 106 in this listing document for a detailed description of our future plans.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Our results of operations are subject to the influence of numerous factors, the most significant of which are set out below:
• Globalmarketdemandforourproducts;• Researchanddevelopmentcosts;• Materialscostsandlaborcosts;• Exchangeratesandhedging;• Productmixandpricing;and• Preferentialtaxratesandincentives.
The following tables set forth the summary of the combined financial information of our Group for the Track Record Period. Our Company attained net profit margins of 4.3%, 2.3%, 2.6% and 3.9% for the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively. We have derived the summary from our combined financial information set forth in the Accountants’ Report in Appendix I to this listing document. The summary below should be read together with the combined financial information in Appendix I to this listing document, including the accompanying notes.
Summary of Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income Three months Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK’000 HK’000 (unaudited)
TURNOVER 3,762,649 4,099,454 3,653,071 803,518 894,649
Cost of sales (3,334,589) (3,711,861) (3,225,620) (727,859) (791,307)
Gross profit 428,060 387,593 427,451 75,659 103,342
Other income and gains, net 51,028 70,045 110,810 48,270 57,506Selling and distribution costs (139,783) (124,087) ( 141,929) (24,576) (36,852)Administrative expenses (61,476) (114,565) (125,501) (25,361) (38,878)Research and development costs (70,039) (89,584) (156,653) (30,800) (42,486)Other operating expenses, net 1,176 2,401 – – (386)
208,966 131,803 114,178 43,192 42,246
Finance costs (5,378) (7,457) (3,514) (525) (2,133)Share of profits or losses of an associate – 6 2 (88) (38)
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 203,588 124,352 110,666 42,579 40,075
Income tax expense (41,527) (29,897) (15,920) (9,307) (5,376)
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR/PERIOD (Note 1) 162,061 94,455 94,746 33,272 34,699
Note:
1. Since 1 January 2013, 20% of our profit would be shared by Run Fu and Star Force, which are the non-controlling shareholders of Tonly Electronics.
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Summary of Combined Statements of Financial Position As at 31 December As at 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Total non-current assets 115,602 124,226 230,832 282,269Total current assets 2,633,388 2,657,741 3,326,361 3,285,961Total current liabilities 2,215,918 2,129,982 3,151,829 3,126,673Total non-current liabilities 11,376 14,006 3,265 3,632
Net assets 521,696 637,979 402,099 437,925
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 521,696 637,979 301,480 330,100Non-controlling interests – – 100,619 107,825
Total equity 521,696 637,979 402,099 437,925
Our turnover increased from the year ended 31 December 2010 to the year ended 31 December 2011. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in sales of video products. Turnover from our video products increased, primarily due to an increase in sales volume of DVD Players and BD Players. The increase in sales of audio products also contributed to the increase in our total turnover. Turnover from our audio products increased, primarily due to increase in sales volume of audio products (both traditional and new audio products recorded year-on-year increase in sales volume). Our turnover decreased from the year ended 31 December 2011 to the year ended 31 December 2012. The decrease was mainly attributable to decrease in sales of video products. Turnover from our video products decreased, primarily due to shrink of market demand for DVD Players. Our turnover for the three months ended 31 March 2013 increased as compared to the three months ended 31 March 2012. The increase was mainly attributable to increase in sales of ABS-s products.
The decrease in gross profit from the year ended 31 December 2010 to the year ended 31 December 2011 was primarily due to (i) reduction in average selling price of DVD Players, and (ii) the postponement by PRC government of its public tender for ABS-s in year 2011. The increase in gross profit from the year ended 31 December 2011 to the year ended 31 December 2012 and for the three months ended 31 March 2013 as compared to the three months ended 31 March 2012 was primarily due to the increase in gross profit of our audio products and other products, which was the result of (i) enforcing effective costs control for traditional audio products by more stringent vendor selection and wider use of automated production facilities, which results in higher gross profit margin and (ii) introduction of new audio products such as dockings and soundbar with higher material gross profit margin; and (iii) the re-opening of public tender for ABS-s in year 2012 in which we successfully bade the contracts for the supply of ABS-s to a number of provisional radio, film and television bureaus in the PRC.
The significant decrease in equity attributable to owners of the parent from approximately HK$638.0 million as at 31 December 2011 to approximately HK$301.5 million as at 31 December 2012 was primarily due to (i) a dividend of approximately HK$502.6 million being declared for the year ended 31 December 2012; and (ii) a subscription agreement entered into among TCLM, Star Force, Run Fu and Tonly Electronics for the subscription of the shares of Tonly Electronics by Run Fu and Star Force was completed on 28 December 2012 and the effect of which was that Tonly Electronics became owned as to 80% by TCLM, 9.2% by Star Force and 10.8% by Run Fu. The abovementioned decrease in equity attributable to owners of the parent was partially offset by the profit for the year ended 31 December 2012.
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Three months Year ended 31 December ended 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(unaudited)
Net cash flows from/(used in)
operating activities 533,275 67,050 296,227 178,365 (163,247)
Net cash flows from/(used in)
investing activities (895,214) 476,483 198,212 16,732 (42,523)
Net cash flows from/(used in)
financing activities 745,059 (623,204) 8,503 (123,892) (40,764)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE)
IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS 383,120 (79,671) 502,942 71,205 (246,534)
Cash and cash equivalent at
beginning of year/period 179,800 568,997 492,841 492,841 995,562
Effect of foreign exchange rate
changes, net 6,077 3,515 (221) 1,096 (163)
Cash and cash equivalent at
end of year/period 568,997 492,841 995,562 562,142 748,865
For the three months ended 31 March 2013, we had net cash flows used in operating activities of
HK$163.2 million, primarily attributable to: (i) profit before tax of HK$40.1 million and (ii) an decrease
in inventories of HK$20.4 million, partially offset by: (i) an increase in trade receivables of HK$90.0
million; (ii) a decrease in trade payable of HK$28.8 million and a decrease in other payables and accruals
of HK$74.3 million. For further details, please refer to the section headed “Financial Information –
Liquidity and capital Resources” on page 227 in this listing document.
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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Our use of derivative financial instruments is solely limited to hedging against foreign exchange rates and interest rates. In light of the import-export nature of our business and our significant US dollar-denominated receivables from our customers and to hedge against the risk of fluctuation of the US dollar against the Renminbi, we entered into certain foreign-exchange forward contracts to sell US dollars and buy Renminbi at specified exchange rates on specified future dates. In addition, we also entered into certain interest rate swaps contracts to manage our interest rate exposures during the Track Record Period.
For the three months ended For the year ended 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$ in million HK$ in million HK$ in million HK$ in million
Unrealised fair value gains/(loss)
on derivative financial instruments 0.2 2.1 20.4 (6.2)
Realised gain on settlement of
derivative financial instruments 11.2 32.2 30.7 11.0
As at 31 December As at 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 RMB in million RMB in million RMB in million RMB in million
Buy-RMB/sell-US$ forward
currency contracts outstanding 831 2,006 1,405 1,456
USD in million USD in million USD in million USD in million
Pay-fix/receive floating interest
rate swap contracts outstanding 95.7 – 104.8 121.7
If the value of RMB or US$ depreciated to zero before the above contracts are settled or the 3-month LIBOR rate fell to zero, the maximum exposure of the derivative contracts entered into during the Track Record Period would be the nominal value of the derivative contracts the Company entered into during the Track Record Period as stated above. For details of our hedging policy, please refer to the section headed “Financial Information – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risks” on page 242 in this listing document.
LISTING EXPENSES
The estimated total listing expenses in relation to the Listing are approximately HK$28.0 million. Such listing expenses would be shared by TCLM and our Company on a 50:50 basis. No listing expenses were recognised as prepayments as at 31 December 2010 and 2011. For the year ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, listing expenses of HK$8.5 million and HK$0.7 million, respectively, were incurred and accrued. We estimate that a further sum of approximately HK$4.8 million will be incurred by August 2013 as costs associated with the Listing to the extent they are incremental costs not attributable to the equity transaction and charged to our combined statement of comprehensive income. Our listing expenses mainly comprise professional fees in relation to the Listing.
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DISCLOSURE REQUIRED UNDER RULES 13.13 TO 13.19 OF THE LISTING RULES
Our Group had deposits with a subsidiary of TCL Corporation of approximately HK$43.3 million, HK$141.5 million, HK$614.8 million and HK$310.4 million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. Pursuant to Rule 13.13 of the Listing Rules, such deposits constitute an advance to an entity by our Group that exceeds 8% of the total assets of our Group as at 31 December 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. For details of such deposits, please see the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions” on pages 184 to 190 in this listing document.
Save as disclosed above, our Directors confirmed that, as at the Latest Practicable Date, there were no circumstances that would give rise to a disclosure requirement under Rules 13.13 to 13.19 of the Listing Rules.
DIVIDEND POLICY
For the year ended 31 December 2012, our Group had declared dividends of approximately HK$502.6 million of which approximately HK$120.0 million was settled in 2012 and the remaining balance of approximately HK$382.6 million will be settled by cash out of our internal resources before Listing. For details of our dividend policy, please refer to the section headed “Financial Information – Dividend Policy” on page 247 in this listing document.
MAJOR RISK FACTORS
Our Directors believe that there are certain risks involved in our operations. Many of these risks are beyond our control and can be categorized into: (i) risks relating to our Group; (ii) risks relating to the industry; (iii) risks relating to conducting business in the PRC; and (iv) risks relating to the Introduction.
We believe that the following are some of the major risks that may have a material adverse effect on us:
• Wederive a significantportionofour sales froma small numberofmajor customers.Anydecrease in our sales from our major customers or significant change in the operations or financial condition of our major customers would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospect.
• Wearesubjecttoriskofcurrencyfluctuationsandanyongoinghedgingtransactionsmaynotfully shield us from foreign-exchange fluctuations.
• The sales and profitability of our ODM products are significantly dependent on ourcustomers’ business performance.
The risks mentioned above are not the only significant risks that may affect our business and results of operations. As different investors may have different interpretations and standards for determining materiality of a risk, you are cautioned that you should carefully read the entire section headed “Risk Factors” on pages 25 to 43 in this listing document.
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In this listing document, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the following meanings.
“Articles” or “Articles of the articles of association of our Company, as amended from time Association” to time
“associate(s)” has/have the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules
“Board” our board of Directors
“Business Day(s)” any day(s) (excluding Saturday(s) and Sunday(s)) in Hong Kong on which licenced banks in Hong Kong are open for banking business throughout their normal business hours
“BVI” the British Virgin Islands
“CAGR” compound annual growth rate
“CCASS” the Central Clearing and Settlement System established and operated by HKSCC
“CCASS Clearing Participant” a person admitted to participate in CCASS as a direct clearing participant or general clearing participant
“CCASS Custodian Participant” a person admitted to participate in CCASS as a custodian participant
“Companies Law” the Companies Law, Cap 22 (Law 3 of 1961, as consolidated and revised) of the Cayman Islands as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time
“Companies Ordinance” Companies Ordinance (Chapter 32 of the Laws of Hong Kong) as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time
“Company” Tonly Electronics Holdings Limited(通力電子控股有限公司), an exempted company with limited liability incorporated on 8 February 2013 under the laws of Cayman Islands and is a non-wholly owned subsidiary of T.C.L. Industries
“connected person(s)” has/have the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules
“Controlling Shareholder(s)” has/have the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules and unless the context requires otherwise, refers to TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries
“Deed of Non-Competition” the deed of non-competition dated 15 July 2013 executed by TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries in favour of our Group
“Directors” director(s) of our Company
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“Distribution” the payment of a special interim dividend by TCLM to the TCLM Shareholders to be settled,
(a) by way of distribution in specie of such number of Shares to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders in the proportion of one Share for every ten TCLM Shares held by them as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date (rounding down any fraction to the nearest whole unit and fractional entitlements will not be allotted to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders but will be aggregated and sold and the sale proceeds after deduction of related expenses will be retained by and for the benefit of our Company); and
(b) by way of cash payments (after deducting expenses) to the TCLM Excluded Shareholders which are equal to the net proceeds of the sale by TCLM on their behalf of our Shares to which the TCLM Excluded Shareholders would otherwise be entitled to receive
in either case, on the terms and conditions contained in this listing document
“Distribution Record Date” 7 August 2013, being the record date for ascertaining entitlements to the Distribution
“EGM” the extraordinary general meeting of TCLM to be held on 1 August 2013 for approving, among other things, the Distribution and the Non-Competition Arrangements
“Euromonitor” Euromonitor International, a global research organization and provider of international market intelligence on consumer products, services and lifestyles, an Independent Third Party
“Group”, “we”, “our” and “us” our Company and its subsidiaries or, where the context otherwise requires, in respect of the period prior to our Company becoming the holding company of its present subsidiaries, the present subsidiaries of our Company, some or any of them
“HKSCC” Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited
“HKSCC Nominees” HKSCC Nominees Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKSCC
“Hong Kong” or “HK” the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC
“Hong Kong Share Registrar” Tricor Investor Services Limited, the Hong Kong branch share registrar and transfer office of our Company
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“Huizhou Mobile” Huizhou TCL Mobile Communication Co. Ltd.(惠州TCL移動通信有限公司), a company established on 29 March 1999 under the laws of the PRC and is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TCL Communication
“Independent Third Party(ies)” a person(s) or company(ies) which is/are independent of and not connected with any directors, chief executives, Controlling Shareholders and substantial shareholders of our Company or any of its subsidiaries and their respective associates
“Introduction” the listing of the entire issued share capital of our Company on the Stock Exchange by way of introduction
“Joint Sponsors” BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited and Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
“Latest Practicable Date” 10 July 2013, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this listing document for ascertaining certain information in this listing document
“Listing” the listing of our Shares on the Main Board
“Listing Committee” the listing sub-committee of the board of directors of the Stock Exchange
“Listing Date” the date on which dealings in our Shares on the Main Board commence
“Listing Rules” the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time
“Main Board” the stock market operated by the Stock Exchange, which excludes Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange and the options market
“Non-Competition Arrangements” the proposed arrangements, which are expected to be passed at the EGM, involving the entering into of the Deed of Non-Competition and the Second Variation Deed
“ODM” original design manufacturing under which the manufacturer owns the design of the products which are sold under the customer’s brand
“OEM” original equipment manufacturing whereby products are manufactured in whole or in part in accordance with the customer’s specifications and are marketed under the customer’s own brandnames
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“PARFT” Provincial Administration of Radio, Film and Television of the PRC
“PRC” or “China” the People’s Republic of China which, for the purposes of this listing document only, excludes Hong Kong, the Macao Special Administrative Region of the PRC and Taiwan
“Regency Optics-Electron” Guangdong Regency Optics-Electron Corp. (廣東瑞捷光電股份有限公司), a limited liability company established on 2 July 2010, under the laws of the PRC, and a 60% owned subsidiary of TCL Technoly Electronics
“Remaining TCLM Group” TCLM and its subsidiaries after the Distribution, which excludes our Group
“Reorganisation” the corporate reorganisation of our Group in preparation for the Listing as described under the section headed “Reorganisation” in this listing document
“Run Fu” Run Fu Holdings Limited (潤富控股有限公司), established under the laws of BVI
“SAFE” State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the PRC (中華人民共和國國家外匯管理局)
“SARFT” State Administration of Radio, Film and Television of the PRC
(中華人民共和國國家廣播電影電視總局)
“SAT” State Administration of Taxation of the PRC (中華人民共和國國家稅務總局)
“SFC” the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong
“SFO” the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong)
“Second Variation Deed” the second deed of variation dated 15 July 2013 executed by TCL Corporation, T.C.L. Industries and TCLM
“Share(s)” ordinary share(s) of HK$1.00 each in the share capital of our Company
“Shareholder(s)” holder(s) of our Share(s)
“Shenzhen Tongli” Shenzhen Tongli Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd.
(深圳市通力科技開發有限公司), a limited liability company established on 8 February 2012, under the laws of the PRC, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL Audio Video
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“Spin-off” the separate listing of our Shares on the Main Board by way of introduction, which is to be effected by the Distribution
“Star Force” Star Force Investment Limited (星科投資有限公司), established under the laws of BVI
“Stock Exchange” The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
“subsidiary(ies)” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Companies Ordinance
“substantial shareholder(s)” has/have the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules
“Takeovers Code” The Hong Kong Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchase as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time
“TCL Audio Video” Huizhou TCL Audio Video Electronics Co., Ltd. (惠州TCL音視頻電子有限公司), a limited liability company established on 26 October 2005 under the laws of the PRC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL Tech HK
“TCL Communication” TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited (TCL通訊科技控股有限公司), a limited liability company incorporated on 26 February 2004, under the laws of Cayman Islands and is a non-wholly owned subsidiary of T.C.L. Industries, the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 02618)
“TCL Corporation” TCL Corporat ion (TCL集團股份有限公司) , a joint s tock company established on 19 April 2002 under the laws of the PRC, the ultimate Controlling Shareholder of the Company and TCLM, the shares of which are listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 000100)
“TCL Corporation Group” TCL Corporation and its subsidiaries, which exclude our Group
“TCL King” TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (TCL王牌電器(惠州)有限公司), a company established on 8 September 1994 under the laws of the PRC and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TCLM
“T.C.L. Industries” T.C.L. Industries Holdings (H.K.) Limited (T.C.L.實業控股(香港)有限公司), a company incorporated on 16 July 1996, under the laws of Hong Kong and a wholly owned subsidiary of TCL Corporation
“TCL OEM Sales” TCL OEM Sales Limited, a limited liability company established on 22 October 1999, under the laws of Hong Kong and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL Tech HK
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“TCL Real Estate (Huizhou)” TCL Real Estate (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (惠州TCL房地產開發有限公司), a company established on 29 December 2004 under the laws of the PRC and a non-wholly owned subsidiary of TCL Corporation
“TCL Tech HK” TCL Technology (HK) Company Limited, a limited liability company established on 11 November 2008, under the laws of Hong Kong, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tonly Electronics
“TCL Technoly Electronics” TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (TCL通力電子(惠州)有限公司), a limited liability company established on 26 January 2000, under the laws of the PRC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL Tech HK
“TCLM” TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited (TCL多媒體科技控股有限公司), a limited liability company incorporated on 23 April 1999, under the laws of Cayman Islands and is a non-wholly owned subsidiary of T.C.L. Industries, the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 01070)
“TCLM Excluded Shareholder(s)” the TCLM Overseas Shareholder(s) whom the board of directors of TCLM, after making enquiries and based on the legal opinion provided by legal advisers, considers it necessary or expedient not to transfer our Shares to, on account either of legal restrictions under the laws of the relevant place or the requirements of the relevant regulatory body or stock exchange in that place
“TCLM Group” TCLM and its subsidiaries before the Distribution, which includes our Group
“TCLM Overseas Shareholder(s)” TCLM Shareholder(s) whose addresses appear on the register of members of TCLM at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date and are in jurisdictions outside Hong Kong
“TCLM Qualifying Shareholders” TCLM Shareholders at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date other than the TCLM Excluded Shareholders
“TCLM Shareholders” holder(s) of the TCLM Shares
“TCLM Shares” ordinary share(s) of HK$1.00 each in the share capital of TCLM
“Tonly Electronics” Tonly Electronics Limited (通力電子有限公司), a limited company incorporated on 28 September 2012 under the laws of the BVI and a 80% subsidiary of Tonly International
“Tonly International” Tonly International Limited (通力國際有限公司), a limited company incorporated on 15 February 2013 under the laws of the BVI and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
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“Tongli OEM” Tongli OEM Sales Ltd., a corporation incorporated on 23 February 2011 under the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL OEM Sales
“Track Record Period” the three financial years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013
“VAT” value added tax, payable under the Provisional Regulations
Concerning Value-Added Tax of the PRC (中華人民共和國增值稅暫行條例)
“Xi’an TCL Software” Xi’an TCL Software Development Co., Ltd. (西安TCL軟件開發有限公司), a limited liability company established on 10 May 2012 under the laws of the PRC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL Tech HK
“HK$” or “HK dollars” Hong Kong dollars and cents, respectively, the lawful currency of or “HK cents” Hong Kong
“RMB” Renminbi, the lawful currency of the PRC
“U.S.” the United States of America
“US$” or “USD” United States dollars, the lawful currency of the U.S.
“sq.ft.” square feet
“sq.m.” or “m2” square metres
“%” per cent.
Unless otherwise specified, for the purpose of this listing document and for illustration purpose only, Hong Kong dollar amounts have been translated using the following rates:
US$1 = HK$7.76RMB1 = HK$1.26
No representation is made that any amounts in US$, RMB or HK$ were or could have been converted at the above rate or at any other rates, or at all.
For ease of reference, the names of certain PRC laws and regulations or the PRC established companies or entities have been included in this listing document in both Chinese and English languages. The English names of these companies and entities are only the English translation of their respective official Chinese names. In the event of any inconsistency, the Chinese version shall prevail.
The English text of this listing document shall prevail over the Chinese text in case of inconsistency.
GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS
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The glossary contains certain definitions and other terms used in this listing document in
connection with the Group and its business. They may not correspond to standard industry definitions.
“AV” Audio-visual
“AV Products” Audio-visual products
“ABS-s” Advanced Broadcasting System – Satellite (直播星), a satellite-used receiver specifically designed for use in China, mainly for
remote area
“ADSL” Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line which is a type of digital
subscriber line (DSL) technology, a data communications
technology that enables faster data transmission over copper
telephone lines than a conventional voiceband modem can provide
“BD Player” Blu-ray player
“CKD” Complete Knocked Down which is a complete kit containing
the parts needed to assemble a product. The parts are typically
manufactured in one country or region, then exported to another
country or region for final assembly
“CPC” Collaborative Product Commerce, an e-business strategy for
exploiting new Web-based commerce opportunities life cycle
processes
“Cun Cun Tong” A program of ABS-s which is implemented to every village in
China (村村通)
“Dockings” A device with a docking station or cradle and speaker
“DQA” Design Quality Assurance
“DVD Player” DVD player
“HD” High-definition
“HTS” Home Theater System (家庭影院系統)
“Hu Hu Tong” A program of ABS-s which is implemented to every household in
China (戶戶通)
“IC” Integrated circuit
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“IPTV” Internet Protocol Television which is an interactive network TV
based on the use of broadband cable TV network and a variety of
technologies of internet, multimedia, communication and so on,
which is designed to offer the interactive services such as digital
television to households
“IPD” Integrated Product Development, a structured concept and process
of product development
“Media Boxes” A device that plays internet streaming contents and local contents
stored in USB devices, HDD or USB disk, etc.
“Micro & Mini” Micro & Mini Speaker (小型音箱)
“OTT” Over the top
“PCB” Printed circuit board
“SKD” Semi Knocked Down which is an incomplete kit containing
the parts needed to assemble a product. The parts are typically
manufactured in one country or region, then exported to another
country or region for final assembly
“SMT” Surface mount technology
“Soundbar” A loudspeaker enclosure that creates sound from a single cabinet
bar
“Standard Time” The required labour hours for a process or a product under the
standard working environment
“Wireless Speaker” A speaker with built-in wireless transmission technology
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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This listing document contains forward-looking statements that state our belief, expectations, or
intentions for the future. These forward-looking statements reflect the current view of our Company with
respect to future events and are, by their nature, subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties.
These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to:
• ourbusinessandoperatingstrategiesandourvariousmeasurestoimplementsuchstrategies;
• our operations and business prospects, including development plans for our existing
business;
• ourfinancialconditionandresultsofoperations;
• thegeneraleconomictrendofthePRC;and
• theregulatoryenvironmentandindustryoutlookgenerally.
The words “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “going forward”,
“intend”, “ought to”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, “will”, “would” and similar
expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify a number of these forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements reflecting our current views with respect to future events are not a
guarantee of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including
the risk factors described in this listing document. One or more of these risks or uncertainties may
materialize, or underlying assumptions may prove incorrect.
Subject to the requirements of the Listing Rules and applicable laws, we do not have any obligation
nor do we intend to publicly update or otherwise revise the forward-looking statements in this listing
document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. As a result of these and
other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this
listing document might not occur in the way we expect, or at all. Accordingly, you should not place undue
reliance on any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this listing document are
qualified by reference to this cautionary statement.
In this listing document, statements of or references to the intentions of our Company or any of our
Directors are made as of the date of this listing document. Any such intentions may potentially change in
light of future developments.
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You should consider carefully all the information set out in this listing document and, in particular, should consider the following risks associated with our Company. You should pay particular attention to the fact that our Company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and we have operations conducted outside Hong Kong and are governed by a legal and regulatory environment which in some respects may differ from that in Hong Kong. Any of the risks and uncertainties described below could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition or on the trading price of our Shares.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR GROUP
We derive a significant portion of our sales from a small number of major customers. Any decrease in our sales from our major customers or significant change in the operations or financial condition of our major customers would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospect.
A substantial proportion of our revenue is generated from the sales to a limited number of major customers. Sales to our five largest customers accounted for approximately 87.8%, 88.2%, 71.4% and 69.7%, respectively, of our total revenue, whereas sales to our largest customer accounted for approximately 28.6%, 32.0%, 32.1% and 35.6%, respectively, of our total revenue for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. For further details relating to our top five customers for the three months ended 31 March 2013, please see “Business – Sales and Marketing – Customers” in this listing document.
If for whatever reason any of our major customers terminates or significantly decreases its orders from us or there is any other adverse change in our business relationship with our major customers, and we were unable to identify suitable new customers or at all, we may experience slowed growth, no growth at all or even negative growth, and our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.
In addition, any significant changes in the operations or financial condition of our major customers, including liquidity problems, changes in ownership, restructuring, bankruptcy or liquidation, might lead to reduction or discontinuance of business with that customer, or require us to assume more credit risk relating to receivables from that customer, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In 2013, one of top five customers during the Track Record Period agreed to transfer its business relating to audio, video, multimedia and accessories, to a third party, according to the news release published by the acquirer whereas sales to such customer accounted for approximately 28.6%, 32.0%, 32.1% and 35.6%, respectively, of our total revenue for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. We did not experience any material decline in relation to our sales to such major customer since 1 January 2013. We cannot assure you that, after completion of the said disposal, we will be able to continue to secure the business relationship with the acquirer of the said business or maintain the same level of business with it as we did in the past with that customer before such acquisition. Accordingly, if we fail to secure our business relationship with the said acquirer or the amount of purchase orders from it substantially reduces in the future and we fail to identify a suitable replacement customer, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.
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We are subject to risk of currency fluctuations and any ongoing hedging transactions may not fully shield us from foreign-exchange fluctuations.
During the Track Record Period, while our expenses and costs are mainly denominated in
Renminbi, a substantial portion of our revenue is denominated in US dollar given the export-oriented
nature of our business. Any significant fluctuations in the exchange rates between Renminbi and US dollar
may materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Any future exchange rate volatility relating
to Renminbi may give risk to uncertainties in the value of net assets, profits and dividends. For the year
ended 31 December 2010, our net exchange gain amounted to approximately HK$10.5 million. For the
years ended 31 December 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our net exchange
loss amounted to approximately HK$8.7 million, HK$17.9 million and HK$3.7 million, respectively.
In light of the import-export nature of our business and our significant US dollar-denominated
receivables from our customers and to hedge against the risk of fluctuation of the US dollar against
the Renminbi, we entered into certain foreign-exchange forward contracts to sell US dollars and buy
Renminbi at specified exchange rates on specified future dates. In addition, we also entered into certain
interest rate swaps contracts to manage our interest rate exposures during the Track Record Period. We
held such derivative financial instruments at fair value, which was linked to the spot exchange rates in
the international market. We recognized unrealized fair value gains on derivative financial instruments
of approximately HK$0.2 million, HK$2.1 million and HK$20.4 million for each of the three years
ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. We recognized unrealized fair value losses on
derivative financial instruments of approximately HK$6.2 million for the period ended 31 March 2013.
We also realized a gain on settlement of derivative financial instruments of approximately HK$11.2
million, HK$32.2 million, HK$30.7 million and HK$11.0 million, respectively, for each of the three
years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively.
The buy-RMB/sell-US$ forward currency contracts outstanding as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012
and 31 March 2013 were approximately RMB831 million, RMB2,006 million, RMB1,405 million, and
RMB1,456 million, respectively. The pay-fix/receive floating interest rate swap contracts outstanding
as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013 were approximately US$95.7 million, nil,
US$104.8 million and US$121.7 million, respectively. If the value of RMB or US$ depreciated to zero
before the above contracts are settled or the 3-month LIBOR rate fell to zero, the maximum exposure
of the derivative contracts entered into during the Track Record Period would be the nominal value of
the derivative contracts the Company entered into during the Track Record Period as stated above. In
the future, we intend to continue to conduct foreign-exchange and interest rate hedging transactions. We
cannot assure you, however, that such transactions will be risk-free, and any loss resulting from such
transactions may materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
The sales and profitability of our ODM products are significantly dependent on our customers’ business performance.
We cater our ODM business to a number of electronics manufacturers worldwide. The principal products we supply include DVD Players, BD Players, Media Boxes, HTS, Micro & Mini, Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers. Sales to our customers are significantly affected by the respective customers’ business performance and by factors relating to these customers that are beyond our control. The under-performance of our customers’ business, their failure to market their products successfully, seasonality of demand for our customers’ products, adverse change in economic conditions in the markets in which our customers operate, in particular, Japan, the United States, Europe and the PRC, including
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recessionary periods such as the recent global downturn and unforeseen natural disasters, might lead to changes in their purchasing practices or their demand for our products, thereby materially and adversely affecting our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospect.
We may fail to successfully maintain our existing customers and develop new customers, as a result of which our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospect would be materially and adversely affected.
Our customers are mainly located in Europe, the United States and Asia-Pacific (including China) and are mostly overseas brand owners. The success of our business depends on our ability to maintain and expand the volume of business with our existing customers and to source and develop new customers.
However, there is no assurance that we will be successful to continue to maintain good business relationships with our existing customers or to develop new customers. Moreover, as most of our customers are brand owners, potential customers may not be willing to place orders with us if our existing customers may be their competitors. If we are not able to expand the volume of business with our existing customers or to extend our customer base by adding new customers at desired levels or at all, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospect.
Further, our business with our customers has been, and we expect it will continue to be, conducted on the basis of actual purchase orders received from time to time. Our customers may cancel, reduce or defer purchase orders at any time. Accordingly, the volume of our customers’ purchase orders and the type of products sold may vary significantly from period to period and it is difficult for us to forecast the quantities and trends of future orders. There is no assurance that our customers will continue to place purchase orders with us in the future at the same quantity and price level as in the current or prior periods, or at all.
Our performance may fluctuate due to transition of business focus as a result of the general decline in video products market.
Our Group’s business primarily focuses on video products which accounted for approximately 88.0%, 88.4%, 65.5% and 44.1%, respectively, of our Group’s total revenue for the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. Due to the general decline in demand for video products and the general increase in demand for audio products in the global market, we are shifting our focus to the newly developed audio products, including but not limited to Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers. Nevertheless, there is no assurance that we will be successful to increase or maintain our market share and ranking in the audio products market, or even if we can, that the sales of our audio products would generate the revenue at a level comparable to that from the sales of our video products.
Our failure to successfully develop our audio product business or increase its market share or develop new audio products appealing to our customers, may reduce our competitiveness, slow down our future growth and affect our profitability, which would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospect.
We may fail to anticipate technology innovation and successfully develop and market new products in time, or at all, which would materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and prospect.
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Consumer electronics products are subject to rapid technological changes which often cause product obsolescence. Companies within the consumer electronics industry are continuously developing new products with heightened performance and functionality. This puts pricing pressure on existing products and constantly threatens to make them, or causes them to be obsolete. To maintain the popularity of our products, we actively invest in research and development. There is no assurance that our research and development efforts will result in the introduction of new technologies or new products or that they will be completed on time or generate expected benefits. If we fail to introduce new products or new technologies that meet market demand, we may possess significant amounts of obsolete inventory that can only be sold at substantially lower prices and profit margins than we anticipate, and we may also be unable to compete effectively due to our failure to offer products most demanded by the marketplace. If any of these failures occur, our business, results of operations and prospect would be materially and adversely affected.
The process of developing and marketing new products is inherently complex and uncertain. Meanwhile, there are a number of risks, including the following:
• We cannot assure you that we will have adequate funding and resources necessary forinvestments in new products and technologies.
• We cannot assure you that we can anticipate successfully new products and technologieswhich will gain market acceptance and that such products can be successfully marketed.
• Wecannotassureyouthatournewlydevelopedproductsortechnologiescanbesuccessfullyprotected as proprietary intellectual property rights.
• Ourproductsmaybecomeobsoleteduetorapidadvancementsintechnologyandchangesinconsumer preferences.
Our results of operation may fluctuate significantly and there is no assurance that our results of operation will continue to improve in the future.
During the year ended 31 December 2011, we experienced a decline in business in terms of gross profit and net profit compared to those for the year ended 31 December 2010. Such decline was mainly due to the shrinking of demand for DVD Players and the decrease in average prices for DVD Players. Since our business is affected by various factors, including but not limited to global market conditions, our major customers business performance, price, cost of purchase, labour costs, research and development expenses, exchange rate, etc., our results of operation may fluctuate significantly. In addition, given the industry’s low entry barrier and highly competitive business environment, we attained net profit margins of approximately 4.3%, 2.3%, 2.6% and 3.9%, respectively, for the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively. Accordingly, there is no assurance that our business or profitability will be able to sustain or our results of operation will continue to improve in the future.
Change or shortage of key components and parts could cause adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
During the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March
2013, we procured various key components and parts such as IC, loaders, plastic and metal parts and
PCB boards for production purpose, and our material costs accounted for approximately 90.0%, 89.3%,
89.2% and 86.7%, respectively, of our total cost of sales for the three years ended 31 December 2010,
2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. If we fail to secure adequate supplies of
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these key components and parts at competitive prices, our gross margins may be adversely affected due
to higher prices that we are required to pay for the alternative source of such components and parts.
Further, we may experience chronic shortages of components and parts for high growth product categories
during periods of exceptionally high demand, where manufacturers may not be able to produce enough
components and parts to satisfy our demand. Therefore, if we fail to anticipate the need for our key
components and parts, we may be unable to fulfil the production requirements of our customers in a timely
manner.
While we strive to produce key components and parts internally, we are dependent on a number of
external manufacturers and suppliers. Such manufacturers and suppliers manufacture the key components
and parts we need, including IC and loaders. While we have sought to assure supply where necessary
through long-term cooperation and other measures to consolidate our relationship with them, if we are
unable to maintain our relationship with our major suppliers or any of our manufacturers or suppliers
ceases to supply the components and parts we need on commercially acceptable terms, or at all, and we
are unable to identify suitable replacing manufacturers or suppliers in a timely manner, this could result in
a reduction in the availability of components and parts essential to us or an increase of our costs.
The occurrence of any of these events may cause production delay, increase our costs of production
and weaken our competitiveness, thereby adversely affecting our business results and financial condition,
as well as leading to strained relationships with our customers.
Our operation may be interrupted during the course of movement of plant.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we were in the process of moving into our new production
facility which had partially commenced operations. If, during the course of relocation, our orders cannot
be delivered on time or at all, or our product certification is delayed due to the change of our business
address, our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospect may be materially and
adversely affected.
Our recent and future expansion may place significant cost on our management, personnel, systems and resources, and our failure to effectively manage our growth may adversely affect our business.
Our business operations have expanded significantly in recent years, and we expect to further expand our business by tapping into the fast growing audio product market and the market of other products such as ABS-s. This expansion has placed, and our intended expansion will continue to place, a significant cost on our management, personnel, systems and resources. If we are unable to manage our growth effectively, we may not be able to take advantage of market opportunities, develop new products, enhance our design and manufacturing capabilities, satisfy customer requirements, execute our business plan or respond to any change in market condition. Further, as we become a public company, we need to upgrade our network and information technology infrastructure since efficient information and control systems would enable us to prepare accurate and timely financial information and other required disclosures. To successfully manage our growth, we believe that we should:
• recruitandretainskilledemployeesnecessarytosupportourexpandedoperations;
• continuetomaintainadequatecontroloverourcostsandexpenses;
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• continue tomaintain strong relationshipswith our key suppliers, customers andother thirdparties; and
• enhanceourdesign,manufacturing,packagingandlogisticsservicesandafter-salessupport.
All of these measures will require substantial management efforts and resources. We cannot assure you that we will be able to implement the measures successfully or to effectively manage our growth, and failure to do so may materially and adversely affect our business and prospect.
We may encounter difficulties in recruiting and retaining key personnel, and our failure to attract, hire, assimilate or retain qualified personnel could adversely affect our business and prospect.
Our future growth and success depend to a significant extent on the availability of capable engineers and senior management personnel, many of whom would be difficult to replace, and their continued contributions to our business. Accordingly, recruiting, retaining and training highly-skilled engineers and other personnel are crucial to our continued success.
The loss of any key employee, the failure of any key employee to perform satisfactorily his or her duties or our failure to attract, hire, assimilates or retain key employee could have a significant adverse impact on our operations. Additionally, as we rely on our core management personnel in respect of our business operations, business plan, strategic policy and so forth, any change or alteration of the composition of our management team, which might arise in the future, may adversely affect the internal stability and business continuity of our Group. To effectively manage our recent growth as well as any future growth, we will need to recruit, train, assimilate, motivate and retain qualified employees. Competition in the recruitment of qualified employees is intense in China, and recruiting personnel with the combination of skills and attributes required to execute our business strategy may be difficult, time-consuming and expensive.
Product defects resulting in a large-scale product recall or successful products liability claim against us, could result in a significant cost or impact on our reputation and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We manufacture various products in accordance with internationally accepted quality standards and
specifications provided by our customers. However, we cannot assure that all products produced by us are
defect-free. Consequently, any defect in products identified by our customers might erode our reputation
and affect our long-term cooperation relationships with our customers.
Product defects may also result in product liability claims by the end-consumers against us or even
subsequent large-scale product recall. Any claim brought by our customers or end-consumers against us
for damages, which, even if unsuccessful, would likely be time-consuming to defend, and could result in
costly litigation and payment of damages. Such claims could harm our reputation and market position.
If we fail to maintain an effective quality control system, our business may be adversely affected.
Pursuant to the framework agreements and supplemental agreements signed with our customers, we
are required to ensure that our production facilities meet the relevant standards set out in the major system
certifications for quality control management (e.g. ISO9001), and our production process is undertaken
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and our products are manufactured in accordance with their standards. We have met all the relevant
certification requirements for the production facilities during the Track Record Period. Further, most of
the customers we serve are internationally well-known brand owners. To maintain our competitiveness,
our products require a high degree of skill and precision with safety and quality assurance.
Accordingly, the effectiveness of our quality control system is our utmost priority to our customers
and vital to our continued success. The quality and safety of our products expected by our customers
require us to adopt a stringent quality control system which involves us placing a significant amount of
resources to ensure that every step of the production process is being strictly monitored. If we are unable
to maintain our effective quality control system or to renew our quality control certifications, it may result
in a decrease in demand for our products or cancellation or loss of orders from our customers.
Furthermore, for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended
31 March 2013, export sales accounted for approximately 94.1%, 99.7%, 89.6% and 66.2%, respectively,
of our total revenue. Accordingly, we may risk producing products that are found to be in breach of the
laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction(s) as a result of any change of laws or regulations in
these jurisdictions relating to product safety from time to time. The occurrence of any such event may
cause us to be subject to administrative investigations or be liable to penalties or incur additional costs of
compliance and maintenance, thereby adversely affecting our business, reputation and prospect.
We may fail to obtain or renew various licences and permits necessary for our business operations, as a result of which our business and prospects would be materially and adversely affected.
In accordance with the PRC laws and regulations, we are required to obtain and maintain various
licences and permits in order to commence and operate our business at our production facilities. For
example, we need to obtain the licence necessary for manufacturing ABS-s in China. Such licence is
valid until May 2014. We cannot assure you that the licences and permits necessary for our business
operations will be successfully renewed by us on time, or at all. The eligibility criteria for such licences
and permits may change from time to time and may become more stringent. In addition, new requirements
for the grant or renewal of such licences and permits may come into effect in the future. The introduction
of any new and/or more stringent laws or regulations may significantly escalate our compliance and
maintenance costs or may limit our Group to continue our existing operations or may limit or prohibit us
from expanding our business. Any such event may have a material and adverse effect on our business and
prospects.
Supply and demand for ABS-s are largely driven by government policies and any change in such policies may significantly affect our sales of ABS-s.
ABS-s is a satellite-used receiver specifically designed for use in China. Pursuant to the PRC laws
and regulations, entities manufacturing ABS-s shall obtain licences granted by the Ministry of Industry
and Information Technology of the PRC and General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection
and Quarantine of the PRC, and the qualified manufacturers shall also go through the bidding process
initiated by the SARFT for the supply of ABS-s in China. Accordingly, the production and sales of ABS-s
are regulated by the PRC government, and the demand and supply for ABS-s in China are largely driven
by government policies which are subject to change from time to time and beyond our control.
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For the year ended 31 December 2011, the number of ABS-s sold by us reduced substantially
to approximately 5,000 units from approximately 598,000 units for the year ended 31 December 2010.
Such substantial reduction was primarily attributable to the postponement of the tendering process for
ABS-s until late 2011 by the government. To the best of our Directors’ information and knowledge,
such postponement was caused by the review and research in relation to the upgrading of the technical
standards of ABS-s products conducted by the government in 2011. There is no assurance that the PRC
government will not change its policies on ABS-s in the future or that the public tender will continue to
be conducted by the SARFT, and any change in government policies on ABS-s, such as change in the
licensing conditions or product specifications, or any suspension or delay of the public tender, etc., may
negatively impact the supply or demand for, and hence our sales of, ABS-s products, as a result of which
our business, results of operations and prospects would be adversely affected.
Seasonal fluctuation of demand for our products may materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Historically, our sales were subject to seasonality. Revenue fluctuations throughout the year are
common in the AV Product industry which is subject to the seasonal purchase patterns of customers and
end-consumers. We generally experience higher sales in the third quarter of the year where our customers
place purchasing orders with us in anticipation of stronger market demand for their products during
Christmas and the Chinese New Year. However, these sales patterns may not be indicative of future
sales performance which may fluctuate substantially. Seasonal fluctuations in the future may not match
the expectations of investors. Should there be any reduction in the demand for our products in the third
quarter in any year, our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely
affected.
Limits on intellectual property protection may make us vulnerable to competition from third parties that use our technology and expertise.
While we have developed technology and expertise which differentiate our products from those
of our competitors, some of our unique technology and expertise are either not fully capable of being
protected by intellectual property rights or protected only to a limited extent pursuant to legal limitations
in certain jurisdictions. Since our operations are mainly located in the PRC, we only applied for patents in
the PRC but not other parts of the world.
Accordingly, we may be unable to effectively prevent third parties from using our technology and
expertise not protected by intellectual property rights to produce products similar to ours. In addition, we
may be unable to prevent third parties from developing technologies that are similar or superior to our
technology, or from designing around or reverse engineering our patents and trade secrets. The occurrence
of such event will result in reducing the competitive advantage of our products and technologies, which
may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and prospects.
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Our future products and technologies might later be found to have infringed upon a third party’s intellectual property rights, and any successful infringement or licensing claims against us may adversely affect our results of operations and reputation.
We use in our manufacturing process and business operations some of the proprietary technologies
and other intellectual property rights licenced from third parties. Accordingly, we may, in the future, be
subject to legal proceedings or claims from time to time relating to the use of intellectual property rights
of others in the ordinary course of our business. If we are found to have violated the terms of the relevant
licensing agreement or infringed the intellectual property rights of others, we may be prohibited from
using such intellectual property, or may incur additional royalties or licensing fees and legal costs and fees
or be forced to develop alternative designs or products. In addition, we may incur substantial expenses
in defending such infringement claims against us, regardless of their merit. Successful infringement or
licensing claims against us may result in substantial monetary liabilities, which may materially disrupt the
continuity of our business and the stability of our financial condition, and adversely affect our results of
operations and reputation.
Any change or discontinuation of preferential tax treatment we currently enjoy would increase our tax liability, thereby adversely affecting our business and results of operations.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, some of our Group members were enjoying preferential tax
treatments granted by the governmental authorities. For example, TCL Technoly Electronics had been
granted the status of “High and New Technology Enterprise”. According to the applicable PRC laws and
regulations, during the period of the grant of such status, TCL Technoly Electronics is entitled to the
reduced enterprise income tax rate of 15%, and within three months prior to the expiration of the validity
period of the “High and New Technology” certificate, we need to apply for the renewal of such status.
Further, Shenzhen Tongli first became eligible to sell software products in September 2012 and became
qualified as a software enterprise in November 2012, thereby becoming entitled to (a) an immediate VAT
refund upon payment for any VAT payment exceeding 3% (if the actual VAT burden of our software
products exceeds 5%); and (b) a total exemption of software enterprise profits tax for two years and a
half reduction for three years. There is no assurance that the PRC policies on preferential tax treatments
will not change or that the current preferential tax treatments we enjoy or will be entitled to enjoy will
not be cancelled. There is also no assurance that we will continue to be accredited as “High and New
Technology Enterprise” or “software enterprise” upon expiration of the relevant certificate. If any of such
change, cancellation or discontinuation of preferential tax treatment occurs, the resulting increase in our
tax liability would adversely affect our business and results of operations.
A material disruption of our operations could adversely affect our business.
Our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by any
disruption of operations at our production facilities. Our production facilities are subject to operation
risks, such as the breakdown or failure of our major equipment, power supply or maintenance, natural
disasters (including but not limited to earthquake, fire, flood and storm), industrial accidents and the need
to comply with the directives of relevant government authorities such as planned shutdowns of our plants
for maintenance, statutory inspections and testing, which may therefore lead to temporary, permanent,
partial or complete shut-downs in operations. The occurrence of any of these risks may result in an
adverse effect on the continuity of our business operations and our results of operations and if continued,
our prospects.
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We may be subject to liability in connection with industrial accidents at our manufacturing facilities.
Due to the nature of our operations, we are subject to the risks of our employees being exposed to industrial-related accidents at our premises. We cannot assure that industrial accidents, whether due to malfunctions of machinery or other reasons, will not occur in the future at our production facilities. Under such circumstances, we may be subject to employee’s claims for compensation and administrative penalty, and if we are found to be liable and a substantial amount of damages was ordered by the court to be paid to our employee concerned or substantial amount of penalty is imposed by the governmental authority on us, our business, results of operations and reputation may be adversely affected.
In addition, we may experience interruptions in our operations and may be required to change the manner in which we operate, as a result of governmental investigations or the implementation of safety measures due to accidents. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business operations may be materially and adversely affected by acts of God and epidemics or pandemics which are beyond our control.
Natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics and other acts of God which are beyond our control may adversely affect the economy, infrastructure and livelihood of the people in the PRC and other parts of the world. Our business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely and materially affected if such natural disasters occur in the PRC or other parts of the world to which our products are exported.
We cannot assure you that we will declare dividend in the future.
For each of the two years ended 31 December 2010 and 2011, our Group did not pay any dividends. For the year ended 31 December 2012, our Group had declared dividends of approximately HK$502.6 million of which approximately HK$120.0 million was settled in 2012 and the remaining balance of approximately HK$382.6 million will be settled by cash out of our internal resources before listing. Please refer to the section headed “Financial Information – Dividend Policy” for further details of our dividend policy. There is no assurance that future dividend will be declared and paid in an amount equivalent to or exceeding historical dividend declared or at all. Therefore, investors are cautioned not to use historical dividend as an indication of the amount of future dividend to be declared or paid. The payment and the amount of any future dividend will depend on the results of our operations, cash flow, financial condition, statutory and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividend, future prospects and other factors that we may consider relevant. The declaration, payment and amount of any future dividend will also be subject to our discretion.
We have experienced negative cash flow from operating activities and the occurrence of such event in the future could negatively affect our liquidity and may materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
For the three months ended 31 March 2013, we had net cash flows used in operating activities of HK$163.2 million, primarily attributable to: (i) profit before tax of HK$40.1 million and (ii) an decrease in inventories of HK$20.4 million, partially offset by: (i) an increase of trade receivables of HK$90.0 million; (ii) a decrease in trade payable of HK$28.8 million and a decrease in other payables and accruals of HK$74.3 million. There can be no assurance that we will not face negative cash flow in the future, which could negatively affect our liquidity and may materially and adversely affect our businesses, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
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Certain of our leased properties are subject to title encumbrances, and we may be required to vacate such properties.
With respect to certain properties we currently lease, the lessors have not yet produced to us title documents with respect to the lease of such properties, which are being used as our manufacturing plants, offices, warehouses and staff dormitories. According to our PRC legal advisers, the relevant leases may be invalid under PRC laws and regulations, in which event we may be required to vacate such properties, which could interrupt our business operations if we are unable to obtain an alternative lease in a timely manner, or at all.
Further, none of the leases with respect to our leased properties in the PRC have been registered with the relevant PRC authorities. According to our PRC legal adviser, the relevant PRC authorities may require us to apply for registrations of such leases within a stipulated period of time. If we fail to do so, we may be liable to a fine of RMB1,000 to RMB10,000 per offended incident. We also cannot assure you that we would not be subject to any claims for compensation or penalty with respect to any actual or alleged illegal and/or unauthorised use of, or defective title to, any land or building leased or occupied by us.
RISKS RELATING TO THE INDUSTRY
Our industry is affected by general economic and market conditions. There has been significant deterioration and volatility in the worldwide markets recently. As a result, our business may be adversely affected.
According to the industry data from Euromonitor, the decrease in the global sale of DVD Players in the next two years will be between 19% to 20%. Our Company is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sales of AV Products (excluding TV sets) for internationally renowned brands on an ODM basis, and may therefore be affected by the economic conditions of regions where our customers operate their business. Thus, we may experience a decrease in the sales of these products.
Substantially all of our products were exported to overseas countries as designated by our customers. During the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our export sales amounted to approximately 94.1%, 99.7%, 89.6% and 66.2%, respectively, of our total revenue. Accordingly, our business depends substantially on the global economic and market conditions. Slowing economic growth or a recession could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations as well as affecting our expansion strategies. Periods of relatively slow economic growth, a recession or public perception that a slowdown or recession may occur, may decrease the demand for our products, thereby adversely affecting our sales and profitability. As our products are ultimately sold to consumers in the retail market, any drop in consumer spending power could lead to a drop in the amount of purchases from our customers and, in turn, adversely affect the demand for our products thereby adversely affecting our results of operations and financial conditions. This is particularly so as AV Products are generally considered discretionary consumption items and the AV Products industry is very sensitive to changes in the economy.
Certain recent adverse financial developments have impacted the global financial markets. These developments include a general slowing of economic growth and a drop in consumer expenditure in general, substantial volatility in equity securities markets, volatility and tightening of liquidity in credit markets. Our Directors believe that the economic downturn would affect the purchasing power of our customers and their demands.
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It is difficult to predict how long these conditions will exist and which markets and businesses of
our Group may be affected. These developments could continue to present risks for an extended period of
time for our Group, including a potential slowdown in our sales to customers. If this economic downturn
continues, our business, results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely
affected.
Our industry has low entry barrier and is highly competitive.
Our industry is highly competitive and is characterised by frequent introduction of new styles,
short product life cycles, price sensitivity, and customers’ focus on quality and timely delivery. We
cannot assure you that we will be able to sustain our competitive position in the future. Our competitors,
including new entrants, may offer better product development or manufacturing services and/or lower
prices than we do and they may increase their market share at our expense. To the extent that we are not
able to provide ideas on or manufacture new products as timely as other AV Products manufacturers, our
operating results may be materially and adversely affected.
The industry in which we operate does not have a high entry barrier, nor is there any heavy capital
requirement or other entry barriers for new competitors to participate in the relevant business. Hence,
we cannot assure you that there will not be any significant increase in the number of competitors in the
industry which can manufacture products with comparable or better quality or with lower pricing than us.
Such competition could adversely affect our business, results of operations and prospect.
Any failure to comply with environmental regulations would expose us to penalties, fines, suspensions or actions in other forms.
The operations of our Group are subject to the environmental protection laws and regulations
promulgated by the PRC government. These laws and regulations require us to adopt effective measures
to control and properly dispose of solid waste and other environmental pollutants. We could be exposed to
penalties, fines, suspensions or actions in other forms if we fail to comply with these laws and regulations.
The environmental laws and regulations in China may be amended from time to time and changes in those
laws and regulations may cause us to incur additional costs in order to comply with the more stringent
rules. There is no assurance that we would be able to support changes in technical requirements which
could be required as a result of changes to environmental laws and regulations or that our operation will
always be in compliance with the applicable environmental regulations. In the event that changes to
existing laws and regulations require us to incur additional compliance costs or require costly changes to
our production process, the production costs of our Group could increase and we may lose our business
with certain customers, which will decrease our market share and materially and adversely affect our
business, financial conditions and results of operations.
RISKS RELATING TO CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN THE PRC
Fluctuation of RMB exchange rate may adversely affect our operations and financial results.
The value of the RMB is subject to changes in the PRC government’s policies and depends, to a
large extent, on domestic and international economic and political developments, as well as supply and
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Kong dollars and USD, has been based on exchange rates published by the People’s Bank of China,
which are set daily based on the previous day’s interbank foreign exchange market rates in the PRC and
current exchange rates on the world financial markets. On 21 July 2005, the PRC government introduced
a managed floating exchange rate system to allow the value of RMB to fluctuate within a regulated band
based on market supply and demand and by reference to a basket of currencies. On the same day, the value
of RMB appreciated by approximately 2% against USD. As an ODM enterprise serving internationally
renowned companies, a substantial portion of our business are materials import, processing and export
business and export settlements are all denominated in US dollars. Accordingly, any appreciation of RMB
against USD, Hong Kong dollar or any other foreign currencies may subject us to increased costs. Any
significant depreciation in the exchange rates of RMB against USD or Hong Kong dollar could adversely
affect the value of our dividend payment, which would be funded by RMB but paid in Hong Kong dollars.
In addition, under the current foreign exchange regime in the PRC, there can be no assurance that
sufficient foreign currency will be available in the PRC at a given exchange rate to satisfy the demands of
a particular enterprise in full. There can also be no assurance that shortages in the availability of foreign
currency will not restrict our ability to obtain sufficient foreign currency in the PRC to satisfy our foreign
currency needs.
Political and legal developments and economic policies of the PRC government and social conditions and legal developments of the PRC could affect our business.
Our financial condition, results of operations and prospects are to a significant degree subject to the
economic, political and legal developments of the PRC, as most of our assets are located in the PRC and
all of our products are manufactured in the PRC. The economic, political and social conditions, as well as
government policies, including taxation policies, of the PRC, could affect our business. The PRC economy
differs from the economies of other countries in many respects. The PRC economy has historically been
a planned economy and has been in a transitional stage to a more market economy. Although the PRC
government has implemented measures emphasising the use of market forces for economic reform in
recent years, there can be no assurance that economic, political or legal systems of the PRC will not
develop in a way that is detrimental to our business, results of operations and prospects.
Uncertainties regarding interpretation and enforcement of the PRC laws and regulations may impose adverse impact on our business, operations and profitability.
Although many laws and regulations have been promulgated and amended in the PRC since 1978,
the PRC legal system is still not sufficiently comprehensive when compared to the legal systems of certain
developed countries. The interpretation of the PRC laws and regulations may be influenced by momentary
policy changes reflecting domestic political and social changes. In addition, it may also be difficult to
enforce judgments and arbitration awards in the PRC.
We contribute to social insurance and housing fund to the extent accepted by the local authority
where we operate our business. We have been making payments in accordance with relevant social
insurance policies and regulations carried out by the local social insurance authority. Further details
in relation to our social insurance and housing fund contributions are set out in “Business – Staff –
Social insurance and housing fund contributions” in this listing document. There is no assurance that
the interpretation and implementation of the relevant social insurance policies, laws and regulations by
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the local social insurance or housing fund authorities will remain consistent in the future, or if there is
any change in their interpretation or implementation, whether such change would have retrospective
effect. We also cannot assure you that there will not be labour disputes or claims in respect of employee
complaints regarding payment of pension, medical, unemployment, work-related injury and/or maternity
insurance and housing fund contributions or that such claims will not be brought against us in the future,
and that we will not be required to pay such contributions or any related damage in the future. The
occurrence of any of the above could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
Many laws and regulations in the PRC are promulgated in broad principles and the Central People’s
Government has gradually laid down implementation rules and has continued to refine and modify such
laws and regulations. As the PRC legal system develops, the promulgation of new laws or refinement and
modification of existing laws may affect foreign investors. There can be no assurance that future changes
in legislation or the interpretation thereof will not have an adverse effect upon our business, operations or
profitability.
PRC regulations on loans to and direct investment by offshore holding companies in the PRC entities may delay or prevent us from making loans or additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary.
As an offshore holding company of our PRC subsidiary, we may make loans to our PRC subsidiary,
or we may make additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary. Any loans to our PRC subsidiary
are subject to the PRC regulations and foreign exchange loan registrations. For example, loans by us to
our PRC subsidiary to finance their activities cannot exceed statutory limits and must be registered with
the SAFE or its local counterpart. We may also determine to finance our PRC subsidiary by means of
capital contributions. These capital contributions must be approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the
PRC or its local counterpart. We cannot assure you that we can obtain these government registrations or
approvals on a timely basis, if at all, with respect to future loans or capital contributions by us to finance
our PRC subsidiary. If we fail to receive relevant registrations or approvals, our ability to capitalise our
PRC operations would be negatively affected which would adversely and materially affect our liquidity
and our ability to expand our business.
PRC regulations relating to acquisitions of the PRC companies by foreign entities may limit our ability to acquire the PRC companies and adversely affect the implementation of our strategy as well as our business and prospects.
The Rules on the Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors (2009 Revision)(關於外國投資者併購境內企業的規定)(“M&A Rules”), which were promulgated on 22 June 2009 and were effective from the same day, provide the rules with which foreign investors must comply if they are
seeking to acquire shares in a domestic enterprise, whether through a purchase agreement with existing
shareholders or through a direct subscription from a company, that would result in that company becoming
a foreign-funded enterprise. The M&A Rules further require that the business scope of the resultant
foreign-funded enterprise conform to the Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue(外商投資產業指導目錄). The M&A Rules also provide the takeover procedures for the acquisition of equity interests in domestic enterprises.
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There are uncertainties as to how the M&A Rules will be interpreted or implemented. If we decide
to acquire a PRC company in the future, there is no assurance that we or the owners of such PRC company
can successfully complete all necessary approval requirements under the M&A Rules. This may restrict
our ability to implement our expansion and acquisition strategy and could materially and adversely affect
our future growth.
Our business may be affected if there is a labour shortage or substantial increase in labour costs in the PRC.
Our total staff costs for each of the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the
three months ended 31 March 2013 were approximately HK$173.8 million, HK$219.5 million, HK$264.1
million and HK$77.0 million, respectively, which accounted for approximately 4.6%, 5.4%, 7.2% and
8.6% of our total revenue for the same period. If there is a shortage of labour in the PRC where our
productions take place, our operations might be adversely affected and extra time and resources will
be deployed to recruit new labour, as a result of which our cost of production will increase. In the
future, labour costs may continue to increase significantly and additional legislations or the increased
statutory minimum wages may be enacted by the PRC government which further increases the employers’
obligations to pay for employee’s benefits and welfare.
The occurrence of any of the above will raise our overall cost of production and hence, the selling
prices of our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
We are a holding company and rely on dividend payments from our subsidiaries. If our subsidiaries incur debts or losses, it may impair their ability to pay dividend or other distributions to us, which could adversely affect our ability to pay dividend to our Shareholders.
We are a holding company and conduct substantially all of our business through our operating
subsidiaries. As a result, our ability to pay dividend depends on dividend and other distributions received
from our operating subsidiaries. If our subsidiaries incur debts or losses, it may impair their ability to
pay dividend or other distributions to us, which could adversely affect our ability to pay dividend to our
Shareholders.
The ability of our subsidiaries to pay any dividend in a given year to us depends on the legal
and regulatory requirements to which the relevant subsidiary is subject. Generally, our subsidiaries
could not pay any dividend to us if they do not have any distributable profits. Limitations on the ability
of our subsidiaries to remit their after-tax profits to us in the form of dividend or other distributions
could adversely affect our ability to grow, invest, pay dividend and other distributions, and conduct
our business. We also cannot assure you that our subsidiaries will generate sufficient earnings and cash
flow to pay dividend or otherwise distribute sufficient funds to us to enable us to pay dividend to our
Shareholders.
In respect of our PRC subsidiary, the newly enacted Enterprise Income Tax Law and its
implementation rules stipulate that if an entity is deemed to be a non-PRC resident enterprise which has
no establishment or place of business in the PRC or has establishment or place of business in the PRC but
the income has no relationship with such establishment or place, withholding tax at the rate of 10% will be
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applicable to any dividend paid to it by its PRC subsidiary, unless it is entitled to reduction or elimination
of such tax, including under relevant tax treaties.
In addition, restrictive covenants in bank credit facilities, joint venture agreements or other
arrangements that we or our subsidiaries may enter into in the future may also restrict the ability of our
subsidiaries to pay dividend or make distributions to us. These restrictions would reduce the amount of
dividend or other distributions we could receive from our subsidiaries, which in turn would restrict our
ability to pay dividend to our Shareholders.
Dividend payable by us to our Shareholders and gain on the sale of our Shares may be subject to the PRC tax.
Under the Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation regulations, dividend income of non-
resident enterprises (enterprises that do not have an establishment or place of business in the PRC, or that
have such establishment or place of business but the relevant income is not effectively connected with
such establishment or place of business) is generally subject to PRC enterprise income tax at the rate of
10% to the extent such dividend has its source within the PRC unless it can be reduced pursuant to the
respective tax treaty between the PRC and the jurisdiction in which the non-resident enterprise resides
which reduces or exempts the relevant tax. Similarly, any gain realised on the transfer of shares by such
non-resident enterprises is subject to a 10% PRC enterprise income tax if such gain is regarded as income
derived from sources within the PRC. Since it is uncertain whether our Company will be considered a
PRC resident enterprise, dividend payable to our Shareholders with respect to our Shares, or the gain our
Shareholders may realise from the transfer of our Shares, may be treated as income derived from sources
within the PRC and be subject to the PRC tax.
Further, according to the applicable FIEs Tax Law, income such as dividends and profits
distribution from the PRC derived from a foreign enterprise which has no establishment in the PRC is
subject to a 20% withholding tax, subject to reduction as provided by any applicable double taxation
treaty, unless the relevant income is specifically exempted from tax under the applicable FIEs Tax Law. If
we are required under the Enterprise Income Tax Law to withhold the PRC tax on dividend payable to our
foreign Shareholders, or if you are required to pay the PRC tax on the transfer of your Shares, the value of
your investment in our Shares may be materially and adversely affected.
RISKS RELATING TO THE INTRODUCTION
Shareholders’ interests in the share capital of our Company may be diluted in the future.
We may in the future expand our capabilities and business through acquisition, joint venture and
strategic partnership with parties who can add value to our business. We may require additional equity
funding after the Introduction and the equity interest of our Shareholders will be diluted should our
Company issue new Shares to finance future acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships and
alliances.
The interests of our Controlling Shareholders may differ from those of our other Shareholders, and such Shareholders may be disadvantaged by the actions of our Controlling Shareholders.
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Our Controlling Shareholders will control the exercise of approximately 61.31% of the voting
rights in the general meeting of our Company immediately after the Distribution. In light of the foregoing,
our Controlling Shareholders could exercise significant influence in determining the outcome of any
corporate transaction or other matters submitted to our Shareholders for approval, including mergers,
consolidations and the sale of all, or substantially all, of our assets, election of directors, and other
significant corporate actions.
The interests of our Controlling Shareholders may differ from the interests of our other
Shareholders. If the interests of our Controlling Shareholders conflict with the interests of other
Shareholders, or if our Controlling Shareholders choose to cause our business to pursue strategic
objectives that conflict with the interests of our other Shareholders, those Shareholders could be
disadvantaged by the actions of our Controlling Shareholders.
There may be a lack of liquidity of our Shares and volatility of their market price.
Prior to the Introduction, there has been no public market for our Shares. There is no guarantee
that a liquid public market for our Shares will be developed or be sustainable upon completion of the
Introduction.
If an active public market for our Shares could not develop after the Introduction, the market price
and liquidity of our Shares might be adversely affected. The stock market of Hong Kong generally has
experienced increasing price and volume fluctuations, some of which have been unrelated or have not
corresponded to the results of operations of such companies in recent years. Volatility in the price of
our Shares may be caused by factors beyond our control and may be unrelated or disproportionate to our
operating results.
It may be difficult to effect service of legal process and enforce judgments against us and our management.
Our Company is a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands under the Companies Law with
limited liability and the Companies Law differs in some respects from those of Hong Kong or other
jurisdictions where you may be located. As a result, the remedies available to our minority Shareholders
may be different from those they would have under the laws of Hong Kong or other jurisdictions.
Our Company’s corporate affairs are governed by its memorandum of association and the Articles,
the Companies Law and the common law of the Cayman Islands. The rights of our Shareholders to take
legal action against our Directors and our Company, actions by minority Shareholders and the fiduciary
responsibilities of our Directors to our Company under the Cayman Islands law are to a large extent
governed by the common law of the Cayman Islands. The common law of the Cayman Islands is derived
in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the Cayman Islands as well as from English
common law, which has persuasive, but not binding, authority on a court in the Cayman Islands. The
rights of our Shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our Directors under the Cayman Islands
law may not be as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedents in Hong Kong
or other jurisdictions where you may be located. In particular, the Cayman Islands has a less developed
body of securities laws.
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In addition, although our Company will be subject to the Listing Rules and the Takeovers Code
upon the listing of our Shares on the Stock Exchange, our Shareholders will not be able to bring actions on
the basis of violations of the Listing Rules and must rely on the Stock Exchange to enforce its rules.
Furthermore, the Takeovers Code does not have the force of law and only provide standards of
commercial conduct acceptable for takeover and merger transactions and share repurchases in Hong Kong.
As a result of any or all of the above, our Shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their
interests in the face of actions taken by our Company’s management, directors or major shareholders than
they would as shareholders of a Hong Kong company or companies incorporated in other jurisdictions.
Further information on the constitution of our Company and the Companies Law, is set out in the
section headed “Summary of the Constitution of our Company and Cayman Islands Company Law” in
Appendix IV to this listing document.
We cannot guarantee the accuracy of facts and other statistics with respect to the AV industry and the global economy contained in this listing document.
We have derived certain facts and other statistics in this listing document relating to the AV
industry and the global economy from various government publications and organisations that we
believe to be reliable. While we believe that such facts and statistics are appropriate sources for such
information, and our Directors have taken reasonable care in the reproduction of the information and
have no reason to believe that such information is false or misleading or that any fact has been omitted
that would render such information false or misleading, they have not been prepared or independently
verified by us, the Joint Sponsors or any of our or their respective affiliates or advisers. Therefore, we
make no representation as to the accuracy of such facts and statistics, which may not be consistent with
other information complied within or outside the PRC or available from other sources. Such facts and
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In preparation for the Listing, we have sought the following waivers from strict compliance with
the relevant provisions of the Listing Rules.
CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS
TCL Corporation and TCLM have entered into, and will continue to carry on certain transactions,
which would constitute non-exempt continuing connected transactions for our Company under the Listing
Rules after the Listing. Our Company has applied to the Stock Exchange for, and has been granted
a waiver from strict compliance with the announcement and/or independent shareholders’ approval
requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules for such transactions. Further details of such non-
exempt continuing connected transactions and the waiver granted are set out in the section headed
“Continuing Connected Transactions” in this listing document.
MANAGEMENT PRESENCE
Pursuant to Rule 8.12 of the Listing Rules, an issuer must have a sufficient management presence in
Hong Kong, which normally means that at least two of its executive directors must be ordinarily resident
in Hong Kong. We do not and, for the foreseeable future, will not have a sufficient management presence
in Hong Kong for the purposes of satisfying the requirements under Rule 8.12 of the Listing Rules. We
have applied for a waiver from strict compliance with Rule 8.12 of the Listing Rules on the basis that, as
our headquarters and principal business operations are located in the PRC, our management is best able
to attend to its functions by being based in the PRC. We have received from the Stock Exchange a waiver
from strict compliance with Rule 8.12 of the Listing Rules subject to the following conditions:
(a) we will appoint two authorised representatives, Mr. Yu Guanghui and Ms. Pang Siu
Yin, pursuant to Rule 3.05 of the Listing Rules who will act as the Company’s principal
communication channel with the Stock Exchange. Both the authorised representatives
have means to contact all members of the Board (including the independent non-executive
Directors) promptly at all times as and when the Stock Exchange wishes to contact the
members of the Board for any matters;
(b) each Director and authorised representative will provide his or her mobile phone number,
office phone number, fax number and e-mail address to the Stock Exchange;
(c) each Director, who is not an ordinary resident in Hong Kong, possesses valid travel
documents to visit Hong Kong and will be able to meet with the relevant members of the
Stock Exchange within a reasonable period of time, when required; and
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(d) in compliance with Rule 3A.19 of the Listing Rules, we will retain a qualified institution
as compliance advisor, SinoPac Securities (Asia) Limited, for a period commencing on the
Listing Date and ending on the date on which the Company distributes its annual results for
the first full financial year commencing after the Listing Date in accordance with Rule 13.46
of the Listing Rules to provide the Company with advice on compliance with the Listing
Rules, as well as all other applicable laws, rules, codes and guidelines. The compliance
advisor will act as an additional channel of communication with the Stock Exchange.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INTRODUCTION
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DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS OF THIS LISTING DOCUMENT
This listing document, for which our Directors collectively and individually accept full
responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving
information about our Group. Our Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best
of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this listing document is accurate and complete
in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of
which would make any statement herein or this listing document misleading.
This listing document is published in connection with the Introduction. It may not be used for any
other purpose and, in particular, no person is authorised to use or reproduce this listing document or any
part thereof in connection with any offering, or invitation to the offer, of our Shares or other securities
of our Company. Accordingly, there is no, and will not be any, offer of or solicitation, or an invitation
by or on behalf of our Company and the Joint Sponsors to subscribe for or purchase any of our Shares.
Neither this listing document nor any other document or information (or any part thereof) delivered or
supplied under or in relation to the Introduction may be used for the purpose of making, and the delivery,
distribution and availability of this listing document or such other document or information (or any part
thereof) does not constitute, any offer of or solicitation or an invitation by or on behalf of our Company
and/or the Joint Sponsors to subscribe for or purchase any of our Shares.
APPLICATION FOR LISTING ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE
Application has been made to the Listing Committee for granting listing of, and permission to deal
in, on the Main Board, our Shares in issue as at the Distribution Record Date. Dealings in our Shares on
the Stock Exchange are expected to commence on 14 August 2013. Save as disclosed herein, none of our
Shares are listed on or dealt in on any other stock exchange and no such listing or permission to list is
being or is proposed to be sought in the near future.
According to the Listing Rules including Practice Note 15 to the Listing Rules, approval by TCLM
Shareholders is not required for the Spin-off.
ABOUT THE INTRODUCTION
The Introduction does not involve an offering of new Shares or any other securities and no new
proceeds will be raised pursuant to the Introduction. By undertaking the Introduction on the Stock
Exchange, we seek to avail the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders with a liquid public market for our Shares.
COMMENCEMENT OF DEALINGS IN OUR SHARES
Dealings in our Shares on the Main Board are expected to commence on 14 August 2013. Our
Shares will be traded on the Main Board in board lots of 2,000 Shares each.
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NO CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
No change in the nature of business of our Group is contemplated following the Introduction.
HONG KONG STAMP DUTY
Dealings in Shares registered in the Hong Kong Branch Share Register kept by our Company are subject to Hong Kong stamp duty.
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CONDITIONS OF THE INTRODUCTION
The Introduction is subject to the fulfillment of the conditions that, amongst other things, the Listing Committee grants the listing of, and permission to deal in, our Shares on the Main Board.
SPIN-OFF
The Spin-off will be implemented in compliance with the Listing Rules including Practice Note 15 to the Listing Rules. According to the Listing Rules including Practice Note 15 to the Listing Rules, approval by the shareholders of TCLM is not required for the Spin-off, while the Distribution and the Non-Competition Arrangements are subject to the approval by the shareholders of TCLM as required under article 152 of the articles of association of TCLM and Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules, respectively. As the Spin-off will be effected by way of introduction with no new offering of new Shares or any other securities, there will be no dilution of the attributable interest of the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders.
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DIRECTORS
Name Residential Address Nationality
Chairman and Non-executive Director
YUAN, Bing (袁冰) Flat 1041, Tower 426 Chinese No. 92 Donghu 6th Street Huicheng District Huizhou, Guangdong Province the PRC
Executive Directors
YU, Guanghui (于廣輝) 2C Block, Mangrove Bay Citic Chinese Sandriver Road, Nanshan District Shenzhen, Guangdong Province the PRC
SONG, Yonghong (宋永紅) 9-8B Hai Yin Greatwall Chinese Nanshan District Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, the PRC
REN, Xuenong (任學農) Room 407, Block 4 Chinese Qiaocheng Haoyuan, Baishizhou Nanshan District, Shenzhen Guangdong Province the PRC
Non-executive Director
LEONG, Yue Wing (梁耀榮) 89 Highgate Crescent Singaporean Singapore
Independent non-executive Directors
POON, Chiu Kwok (潘昭國) Flat G, 22F., Block 19 Chinese Laguna City, Kwun Tong Hong Kong
LI, Qi (李其) 10 Lianfeng Hutong Chinese Dongcheng District Beijing the PRC
YOUNG, Shiao Ming (楊曉明) Room 1502, Building No. 1 Taiwanese 506 Long, Huangpi South Road Luwan District Shanghai the PRC
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PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE INTRODUCTION
Joint Sponsors BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited
59/F-63/F, Two International Finance Centre
8 Finance Street, Central
Hong Kong
Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
Level 30, Three Pacific Place
1 Queen’s Road East
Hong Kong
Auditors and reporting Ernst & Young
accountants Certified Public Accountants
22/F CITIC Tower
1 Tim Mei Avenue
Central
Hong Kong
Our legal advisers
as to Hong Kong law Herbert Smith Freehills
23/F., Gloucester Tower
15 Queen’s Road Central
Central
Hong Kong
Cheung Tong & Rosa Solicitors
Room 501
5/F., Sun Hung Kai Centre
30 Harbour Road
Hong Kong
as to PRC law Jia Yuan Law Office
F408, Ocean Plaza
158 Fuxing Men Nei Street
Xicheng District, Beijing
the PRC
as to Cayman Islands law Maples and Calder
53rd Floor, The Center
99 Queen’s Road Central
Hong Kong
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Joint Sponsors’ legal advisers
as to Hong Kong law Deacons
5th Floor
Alexandra House
18 Chater Road
Central
Hong Kong
as to PRC law Zhong Lun Law Firm
36-37/F, SK Tower
6A Jianguomenwai Avenue
Beijing
the PRC
Property valuer Asset Appraisal Limited
Room 901, 9/F.
On Hong Commercial Building
145 Hennessy Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
CORPORATE INFORMATION
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Registered office PO Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman
KY1-1104, Cayman Islands
Headquarter No. 37 District
Zhongkai High-tech Zone,
Huizhou City
Guangdong Province
Principal place of business 13/F, TCL Tower
in Hong Kong 8 Tai Chung Road, Tsuen Wan
Hong Kong
Company website http://www.tonlyele.com (information on the
website does not form part of this listing document)
Compliance adviser SinoPac Securities (Asia) Limited
Company secretary PANG, Siu Yin, Solicitor, Hong Kong
Authorised representatives YU, Guanghui
10/F, Block A, TCL Tower
No.1 Gaoxin Nan Road, Nanshan District
Shenzhen, Guangdong
the PRC
PANG, Siu Yin
Room 501
5/F., Sun Hung Kai Centre
30 Harbour Road
Hong Kong
Audit committee POON, Chiu Kwok (Chairman)
LI, Qi
YOUNG, Shiao Ming
Remuneration committee YOUNG, Shiao Ming (Chairman)
POON, Chiu Kwok
LI, Qi
YUAN, Bing
YU, Guanghui
Nomination Committee YUAN, Bing (Chairman)
POON, Chiu Kwok
LI, Qi
YOUNG, Shiao Ming
YU, Guanghui
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Hong Kong branch share Tricor Investor Services Limited
registrar and transfer office 26/F Tesbury Centre
28 Queen’s Road East
Hong Kong
Principal share registrar Royal Bank of Canada Trust Company (Cayman) Limited
4th Floor, Royal Bank House
24 Shedden Road, George Town
Grand Cayman
KY1-1110
Cayman Islands
Principal bankers China Construction Bank
(Huizhou Development District Branch)
1/F TCL Technology Building
17 Wai Fung San Road, Zhongkai High-tech Zone
Huizhou
the PRC
Bank of China (Huizhou Branch)
22 Medina Road
Huizhou
the PRC
Agricultural Bank of China (Huizhou Branch)
20 Huang Cheng Xi Yi Road
Huizhou
the PRC
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
(Huizhou Branch)
3 Jiangbei Wenming Yi Road
Huizhou
the PRC
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This section contains certain information which is derived from various official government
or publicly available sources and from the market research report prepared by Euromonitor which
was commissioned by us (the “Euromonitor Report”), unless otherwise indicated. We believe that
the sources of such information are appropriate and have taken reasonable care in extracting
and reproducing such information. We have no reason to believe that such information is false
or misleading in any material respect or that any fact has been omitted that would render such
information false or misleading in any material respect. The information has not been independently
verified by us, our Controlling Shareholders, the Joint Sponsors, any other party involved in the
Introduction or their respective directors, officers, employees, advisers, agents and no representation
is given as to the accuracy or completeness of such information. Accordingly, such information should
not be unduly relied upon.
The Joint Sponsors and our Directors have exercised reasonable care in reproducing market
data disclosed in this listing document, and have no reasonable ground to believe and do not believe
that any such information being included in this listing document is untrue. Our Directors have further
confirmed that, after taking reasonable care, there is no adverse change in the market information
since the date of the Euromonitor Report, which may qualify, contradict or have an impact on the
information as disclosed in this section.
INTRODUCTION
The Group is principally engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of AV
Products (excluding TV sets) for third parties’ brands on an ODM basis. The following information sets
forth an overview of (i) the AV Products industry which is defined to comprise the product categories as
video products (comprising DVD and BD Players) and audio products (comprising HTS & Soundbars,
Micro & Mini, audio separates, speakers, Dockings and other audio products), and excluding TV sets; and
(ii) the ABS-s products, which is a satellite-used receiver specifically designed for use in China, mainly
for remote area.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION
Euromonitor Report & the research methodology
Euromonitor is a global research organization and provider of international market intelligence
on consumer products, services and lifestyles, an Independent Third Party. It was commissioned by our
Group and TCLM Group in February 2013 to produce the Euromonitor Report for a global view of the AV
industry and the segments of video products, audio products and ABS-s products at a fee of US$61,600.
Figures and statistics provided in this listing document and attributed to Euromonitor or the Euromonitor
Report have been extracted from the Euromonitor Report and published with the consent of Euromonitor.
For the market data disclosed in the listing document, Euromonitor primarily undertook top-down
central research with bottom-up intelligence to present a more comprehensive and accurate picture of the
AV industry in the PRC and global. The information quoted from Euromonitor is not official government
information. Methodology conducted by Euromonitor provides a roadmap to interpret the reasonable
ground.
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Euromonitor began with an assessment of as much relevant background information as is publicly
available through sources covering: authority statistics, reports and/or databases (e.g. China National
Statistics Yearbook, 2012 Year Book of China Information Industry, etc.), trade associations and other
semi-official sources, such as the Blu-ray Disc Association, China Audio Industry Association, China
Users Association for Satellite Communications, Broadcasting & Television, etc., Independent analysts’
and research group’s reports and Euromonitor Passport data. Furthermore, Euromonitor would reconcile
these sources against any industrial bias.
Euromonitor did company research to make use of market information as revealed via drawing on
sources such as company annual reports and accounts (as available), browsing company website to explore
their product/brand portfolios, etc. To generate an industry consensus and provide perspective on the
market size and growth for consumer electronics market, Euromonitor conducted over 40 trade interviews
with multiple organizations, such as suppliers, trade associations, manufacturers and retailers. A reliable
data set and valid conclusions are reached by independently building segment consensus. To take integrity
assessment, Euromonitor used multiple secondary and primary sources to validate any data or information
collected with no reliance on any single-source. Furthermore, a test of each respondent’s information and
views against those of others is applied to ensure reliability and to eliminate bias from various sources.
Specifically for ensuring forecasting accuracy, Euromonitor adopted its standard practice of both
quantitative as well as qualitative forecasting in terms of the market size, growth trends, etc., on the
basis of a comprehensive and in-depth review of the market development history, and a cross check
with established government and industry figures, trade interviews, and statistical analysis tools where
possible.
OVERVIEW OF THE AV PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
1. Industry demand of AV Products and trends
The AV industry recorded a global retail sales value of approximately US$30,099.0 million in 2012
according to the Euromonitor Report, representing a decrease of approximately 5.2% over the previous
year. In terms of the global retail sales value, the audio products accounted for approximately 73.1%, and
the video products accounted for approximately 26.9%, of global retail sales value, respectively. Amid
the uncertainties of the global economy, particularly in the mainstream markets such as the developed
countries, the global retail sales value of the AV Products is forecasted to decline to approximately
US$30,033.9 million in 2015. However, emerging markets such as Asia Pacific (excl. Japan) and Latin
America are expected to sustain their growth despite the overall market decline and continue to increase
its share of the total market.
The diagram below sets forth the AV industry demand from 2010 to 2012, as well as the forecast
demand from 2013 to 2015.
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Global Retail Sales Value of AV Products, 2010-2015E
31,357.2
23,306.4
6,727.5
(USD million)
31,747.8 30,099.0 30,325.5 30,218.7 30,033.9
21,920.7 22,728.9 21,991.4 22,666.5 23,047.1
9,436.5 9,018.9 8,107.6 7,659.0 7,171.6
Video products Audio products
2010 2011 2012 2013e 2014e 2015e
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes video products such as standalone BD and DVD Players and audio products such as HTS & Soundbars, Micro & Mini, audio separates, speakers, Dockings and other audio products.
In terms of geographical mix, the global AV Products market has the following trends due to
different market dynamics:
■ The contribution from the US and Europe is expected to remain stable amid the current
economic slow down in these regions, as well as the weaker demand in certain video and
audio products. The video products, HTS and other audio products in the US and the DVD
Players and Micro & Mini speakers in Europe, have more notable slow down in terms of the
market growth. According to the Euromonitor Report, sales value of AV Products in the US
and Europe are expected to decrease slightly with a CAGR (2012-2015) of approximately
-0.9% and -0.1%, respectively.
■ The contribution from Japan is expected to decrease due to the lower market demand and
pricing of AV products.. Pricing remained a primary concern for Japanese consumers in
choosing audio systems which are discretionary entertainment options and any cut back in
consumer spending will directly impact growth, therefore, the premium and luxury categories
such as audio separates and speakers will be most affected in such a situation. According to
the Euromonitor Report, sales value of AV Products in Japan is expected to decrease with a
CAGR (2012-2015) of approximately -9.9%.
■ The contribution from emerging markets such as Asia Pacific (excl. Japan) and Latin
America is expected to continue to increase as these markets have relatively less impact from
the current economy downturn as compared to other regions. According to the Euromonitor
Report, sales value of AV Products in Asia Pacific (excl. Japan) and Latin America are
expected to grow further with a CAGR (2012-2015) of approximately 3.7% and 2.3%,
respectively.
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Global Retail Sales Value of AV Products by Region, 2010-2015E
11,213.6
3,503.6
2,879.92,722.7
3,946.6
1,771.5
5,319.3
11,441.9
3,363.8
2,964.02,913.4
4,279.6
1,796.8
4,988.3
10,686.5
3,117.5
2,823.82,997.7
4,012.7
1,553.2
4,907.6
10,964.5
2,884.1
2,926.93,156.4
4,247.2
1,232.4
4,914.0
10,818.6
2,752.9
2,976.43,303.0
4,310.8
1,168.9
4,888.1
10,651.5
2,675.2
3,016.9
3,478.6
4,299.6
1,136.9
4,775.2
(USD million)
31,747.830,099.0 30,325.5 30,218.7 30,033.9
2010 2011 2013e 2014e 2015e
US Europe Japan China Asia Paci�c excl. China and Japan Latin America Rest of World
31,357.2
2012
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes video products such as standalone BD and DVD Players and audio products such as HTS & Soundbars, Micro & Mini, audio separates, speakers, Dockings and other audio products.
In terms of product mix, the global AV Products market has the following shifts in product
category:
■ The contribution from the Audio products has increased from approximately 69.9% in 2010
to approximately 73.1% in 2012. The trend is expected to increase further to approximately
77.6% in 2015, driven by the increasing demand in products such as HTS & Soundbars and
Dockings.
■ The contribution from the video products has decreased from approximately 30.1% in 2010
to approximately 26.9% in 2012. The trend is expected to further decrease to approximately
22.4% in 2015. Such decrease is mainly due to the expected decrease in DVD Players
demand but was partly offset by the expected increase in BD Players demand.
Global Retail Sales Value Share by Product Category, 2010 versus 2012 versus 2015E
30.1%
69.9%
26.9%
73.1%
22.4%
77.6%
2010 2012 2015e
Video products
Audio products
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes video products such as standalone BD and DVD Players and audio products such as HTS & Soundbars, Micro & Mini, audio separates, speakers, Dockings and other audio products.
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2. Production of AV Products and trends
China is the largest manufacturing location for AV Products, attracting global leading brand owners
to manufacture their products in China either through directly from its manufacturing sites in China or
partnership with the ODM/OEM players. Development of the ODM/OEM players is corresponding to
the industry trend whereby some of the brand owners have preference to outsource their product design
and manufacturing process to specialised ODM/OEM players, allowing such brand owners to focus on
product planning, sales and marketing and brand management. AV Products production volume in China
reached approximately 261.0 million units in 2012, representing approximately 82.1% of the total global
production.
China’s AV Production Volume vs. Global AV Production Volume, 2010-2015E
320.9
257.0
(Million units)
317.3 317.8 308.5 294.3281.0
2010 2011 2012 2013e 2014e 2015e
257.7 261.0 252.7 240.0 227.9
Global AV products PRC AV products
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes video products such as BD and DVD Players and audio products such as HTS & Soundbars, Micro & Mini, audio separates, speakers, Dockings and other audio products.
According to the Euromonitor Report, the AV Products production volume in China will
slightly decrease to 227.9 million units in 2015, representing a CAGR (2012-2015) of approximately
-4.4%, primarily due to the decrease of global industry demand of AV Products. In addition, labor
competitiveness in other Southeast Asia countries showed rising market presence in the global ODM/OEM
industry. However, Euromonitor expects that China will continue its leadership over other regions, and
the BD Players, Dockings and HTS & Soundbars will be the key growth drivers with a forecasted CAGR
(2012-2015) of approximately 19.0%, 9.3%, and 6.8%, respectively. Such increase is expected to be
driven by the increasing consumers demand in HD media and upgrade of the home entertainment systems
for better sound quality, which product price continues to decline to an affordable level.
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China’s AV Production Volume by Product Category, 2010-2015E
257.0
102.8
154.2
(Million units)
257.7 261.0 252.7 240.0227.9
2010 2011 2012 2013e 2014e 2015e
105.6 108.7 111.5114.6
117.9
152.2 152.4 141.1 125.4110.0
Video products Audio products
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes video products such as BD and DVD Players and audio products such as HTS & Soundbars, Micro & Mini, audio separates, speakers, Dockings and other audio products.
Top 5 Video and HTS & Soundbars Manufacturers in the PRC, Ranked by Production Volume in 2012
Rank Company Name
Production Volume in 2012
(’000 units)
Market Share
in 2012 (%)
1 Tonly Electronics Holdings Ltd. 13,203.0 7.5%2 Malata Group Co Ltd. 7,960.0 4.5%3 Foxconn Technology Group 6,041.2 3.4%4 Shenzhen Sea Star Technology Co Ltd 4,500.0 2.6%5 Eastern Technologies Holding Limited 4,051.6 2.3%
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes video products such as BD and DVD Players and audio products such as HTS & Soundbars.
OVERVIEW OF THE VIDEO PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
1. Overview
According to the Euromonitor Report, the global retail sales value of the video products is
approximately US$8,107.6 million in 2012. The market is expected to witness a decline to approximately
US$6,727.5 million in 2015, mainly due to the increasing availability of the internet as a video
distribution channel and change of consumer behaviour from purely in-home entertainment to mobile
device entertainment especially the younger generation.
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While DVD Players demand is expected to decline, it is believed by Euromonitor that the market will not be entirely obsolete. Low-cost DVD Players will continue to exist in the emerging markets which broadband internet access remains relatively expensive. In addition, BD Players will continue to replace DVD Players in the developed markets as consumers continue to demand for higher quality videos. BD Players demand is expected to increase with a CAGR (2012-2015) of approximately 1.9%.
Retail Sales Value of BD and DVD Players Globally, 2010-2015E
(USD million)
9,436.5 9,018.98,107.6
7,659.0 7,171.6
2010 2011 2012 2013e 2014e 2015e
5,615.6 4,591.6 3,455.6 2,787.1 2,230.9
3,820.9 4,427.3 4,652.0 4,871.9 4,940.7
6,727.5
1,807.5
4,920.0
BD players DVD players
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes products such as standalone BD and DVD Players.
2. Production of the video products in China
According to the Euromonitor Report, China was the largest production location for video products and manufactured approximately 152.4 million units of video products in 2012, accounting for approximately 88.9% of total global production volume in that year. In view of the continuous decline of the DVD Players market, most manufacturers have adjusted their orders portfolio to explore new products that could contribute higher margin such as the BD Players. As an export-oriented industry, around 80% of video products produced by the PRC manufacturers were exported in 2012.
Production Volume of BD and DVD Players in the PRC, 2010-2015E
154.2
148.2
5.9
(Million units)
152.2 152.4141.1
125.4110.0
2010 2011 2012 2013e 2014e 2015e
142.4 134.0 117.9 98.978.9
9.818.4 23.3 26.5 31.0
BD players DVD players
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes products such as BD and DVD Players.
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3. Competitive landscape of the video products manufacturers in the PRC
As the global largest manufacturing site for video products, the ODM/OEM players in the PRC
are able to attract large orders from the global leading brand owners by taking advantage of the relatively
completed industry supply chain, low labour cost and geographical location in China. Guangdong
province has been the major manufacturing site for video products manufacturers.
According to the Euromonitor Report, the video products manufacturing market in the PRC
is fragmented and has over 100 manufacturers. The market share of top 5 players, in aggregate, was
approximately 22.8% in 2012 in terms of the production volume, there is no single manufacturer who
has a market share of above 10%. Tonly Electronics Holdings Ltd. was the largest video products
manufacturer with a market share of 8.1% in 2012, followed by Malata Group Co., Ltd. and Foxconn
Technology Group with a market share of 5.1% and 4.0%, respectively.
Top 5 Video Products Manufacturers in the PRC, Ranked by Production Volume in 2012
Production Market Volume ShareRank Company Name in 2012 in 2012 (’000 units) (%)
1 Tonly Electronics Holdings Ltd. 12,311.1 8.1%
2 Malata Group Co Ltd. 7,840.0 5.1%
3 Foxconn Technology Group 6,041.2 4.0%
4 Shenzhen Sea Star Technology Co Ltd. 4,500.0 3.0%
5 China Hualu Group Co Ltd. 4,000.0 2.6%
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
Note: The above data includes products such as BD and DVD Players.
OVERVIEW OF THE AUDIO PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
1. Overview
According to the Euromonitor Report, the global retail sales value of the audio products is
approximately US$21,991.4 million in 2012, representing a decrease of approximately 3.2% from the
previous year. It is expected to maintain stable growth between 2012-2015 to reach approximately
US$23,306.4 million in 2015. The demand of the audio products is also driven by the increasing
availability of internet access and mobile devices such as smartphones which increase the integration
and compatibility of multimedia functions. As a result, products such as Dockings has a relatively higher
growth rate of approximately 3.8% in 2012.
According to the Euromonitor Report, the top 5 countries consuming audio products in 2011
included the United States, China, France, Germany, United Kingdom and Japan, with a total share of
approximately 55.6% in the market.
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Retail Sales Value of Audio Products Globally, 2010-2015E
(USD million)
21,920.7 22,728.9 21,991.422,666.5 23,047.1
2010 2011 2012 2013e 2014e 2015e
8,128.6 8,314.5 8,128.1 8,642.4 9,045.1
2,249.9 2,384.3 2,343.6 2,404.4 2,431.61,427.4 1,359.9 1,274.4 1,227.6 1,188.8
1,930.0 2,187.8 2,271.4 2,344.2 2,369.8
3,439.5 3,596.0 3,384.9 3,408.0 3,397.6
4,745.3 4,886.4 4,589.0 4,639.9 4,614.2
23,306.4
9,397.0
2,464.01,147.5
2,321.4
3,394.2
4,582.3
Audio Separates Dockings Micro & Mini
HTS & Soundbars Speakers Other Audio Products
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
2. Production of the audio products in China
According to the Euromonitor Report, China was the largest production location for the audio
products and manufactured approximately 108.7 million units in 2012, accounting for approximately
74.2% of the total global production volume. Among the products manufactured, production volume
of Dockings and HTS & Soundbars experienced higher growth rates than other products, with a CAGR
(2010-2012) of approximately 12.8% and 9.8%, respectively, highlighting the continuing demand for such
products in view of the multimedia compatibility trend from the smartphone devices.
Production Volume of Audio Products in the PRC, 2010-2015E
102.8
19.7
9.5
(Million units)
105.6 108.7 111.5 114.6 117.9
2010 2011 2012 2013e 2014e 2015e
21.8 23.7 25.5 27.2 28.99.6 10.3 10.9 11.5 12.0 12.524.4 22.7 21.7 20.8 19.9 19.4
16.9 19.3 21.5 23.6 25.8 28.0
9.8 10.1 10.3 10.5 10.7
22.7 21.6 20.8 19.9 19.2 18.5
Audio Separates Dockings Micro & Mini
HTS & Soundbars Speakers Other Audio Products
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
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3. Competitive landscape of the audio products industry in the PRC
As the global largest manufacturing site for audio products, the ODM/OEM players in the PRC are able to attract large orders from the global leading brand owners by taking advantage of the relatively completed industry supply chain, low labour cost and geographical location in China. Guangdong province has been the major manufacturing site for audio products manufacturers.
According to the Euromonitor Report, the audio market covers a wide range of products including HTS & Soundbars, Dockings, Micro & Mini, audio separate, speakers and other audio products, and the manufacturing market is fragmented, with over 1,500 manufacturers. Regarding the largest product category of audio products, HTS & Soundbars represented approximately 21.8% of the overall production volume in 2012 and also the key product of the Company in the audio products, below sets forth the combined contribution of the top 5 manufacturers to the market share in 2012 in terms of the production volume. The HTS and Soundbars manufacturing market in the PRC is relatively fragmented, with the top 5 manufacturers contributing a combined market share of approximately 31.4%. Although there are over 1,500 manufacturers engaged in the audio products market and many of them have a presence in the Soundbars, Eastern Technologies Holding Limited led the market by taking a market share of approximately 17.1% in 2012, ahead of other manufacturers.
Top 5 HTS & Soundbars Manufacturers in the PRC, Ranked by Production Volume in 2012
Production Market Volume ShareRank Company Name in 2012 in 2012 (’000 units) (%)
1 Eastern Technologies Holding Limited 4,051.6 17.1%2 Guoguang Electric Company Limited 1,200.0 5.1%3 Tonly Electronics Holdings Ltd. 1,015.0 4.3%4 Guangzhou Panyu Vtrek Electronics Co Ltd. 651.5 2.8%5 Taiwan DAHW Group 504.3 2.1%
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
OVERVIEW OF THE ABS-S INDUSTRY
ABS-s is a satellite-used receiver specifically designed for use in China. It has been identified as a key component to implement the digital TV signal applications to remote and some of the inland areas. ABS-s products were launched mainly via two programs: “Cun Cun Tong” (to every village) and “Hu Hu Tong” (to every household).
“Cun Cun Tong” (村村通) program
“Cun Cun Tong” (村村通) (to every village) program was introduced in 2008 when SARFT issued the “China Radio and Television Broadcasting Satellite System of “Cun Cun Tong” Technical System White Paper” (中國廣播電視直播衛星“村村通”系統技術體制白皮書), in which it was stated that “Cun Cun Tong” was one of the important programs during the period of 11th Five-Year plan, and was mainly designed to address the issue in areas that lacks TV signal coverage such as the countryside and some of the inland areas. “Cun Cun Tong” was designed to receive Satellite TV signal from Chinasat 9/Zhongxing 9, which was the communication satellite launched by China in 2008.
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The selection of manufacturers for the supply of ABS-s is conducted through a bidding process
by the SARFT. The first round of bidding process was in 2008 and approximately 3.7 million units were
purchased. The second and third rounds of bidding process were conducted in 2010, which included an
upgrade of its encryption system and approximately 9.3 million units in total were purchased. The fourth
round of bidding process was conducted in 2011 and 3.5 million units were purchased. The fifth round
of bidding process was conducted in 2012 and 3.2 million units were purchased. It is estimated that the
overall ABS-s units purchased were approximately 19.7 million since 2008.
“Hu Hu Tong” (戶戶通) program
“Hu Hu Tong” (戶戶通) (to every household) program was initiated by SARFT in 2011, as the supplementary scheme to “Cun Cun Tong” to accelerate the satellite TV signal applications. Ningxia and
Neimenggu were selected as the first batch of experimental regions. SARFT has also established the Radio
and Television Satellite Broadcast Management Center (廣播電視衛星直播管理中心) in 2011 to facilitate the construction of the public service system.
In 2012, the General Office of the Central Committee of The Communist Party of China (CCCPC)
and the General Office of the State Council issued the “Outline of China’s Cultural Reform and
Development in the 12th Five-Year Plan Period (2011-15)” (國家“十二五”時期文化改革發展規劃綱要). It is stated that during the five-year plan period from 2011 to 2015, application of ABS-s would be facilitated further to achieve the objective of covering 200 million households. As of July 2012,
households with ABS-s in the PRC have reached to 0.9 million through “Hu Hu Tong” program, and the
number increased to 3.2 million by October 2012 and 8.3 million by the end of March 2013.
Manufacturers are required to apply for Licence in order to be qualified for ABS-s production,
which largely increased the entry barriers in the industry. According to the Euromonitor Report, only 24
manufacturers were granted the Licence for the production of ABS-s from the PRC government which
includes Tonly, Hisense (海信), Jiuzhou (九州), Shenzhou (神舟), Skyworth (創維), Changhong (長虹),
Coship (同洲) and Konka (康佳), etc., and they are also the major bid winners of “Cun Cun Tong” and “Hu Hu Tong” programmes.
The top 3 ABS-s manufacturers under “Cun Cun Tong” program included Hisense, Jiuzhou and
Shenzhou, with production volume of over 1.0 million units in 2012 by each. Tonly supplied more than
0.6 million units, followed by Skyworth, Changhong, Konka and Haier, whose individual supply was
approximately 0.5 million units. However, the market share of ABS-s manufacturers under “Hu Hu
Tong” program cannot be estimated, mainly due to the reasons that the bidding process of “Hu Hu Tong”
program are carried out by regional governments, unlike “Cun Cun Tong” Program, for which SARFT
adopted centralized purchase, as well as that it just started in 2012
The following diagram sets forth the production volume of ABS-s products from 2010 to 2012, as
well as the forecast production volume from 2013 to 2015.
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Production Volume of ABS-s in the PRC, 2010-2015E
5.3
2010 2011 2012 2013e 2014e 2015e
(Million units)
2.4
9.7
11.8
14.8 15.0
Source: Euromonitor International, March 2013
With the commencement of the 12th Five-Year Plan, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and SARFT issued “National 12th Five-Year Plan for the Construction of Broadcasting Television Cun Cun Tong Program” (全國“十二五”廣播電視村村通工程建設規劃) in August 2011. This plan was developed to promote the acceleration and improvement of the construction of broadcasting television in rural areas. The plan has an objective for “Cun Cun Tong” program to cover 824,483 administrative villages (行政村) that were newly equipped with electricity, small amount of households from the natural villages (自然村) and 488,813 forest farms (林區/林場) where there were no electricity. The plan targets to complete most construction of broadcasting television in rural areas by the end of 2015.
ENTRY BARRIERS FOR MANUFACTURING AV PRODUCTS IN THE PRC
According to the Euromonitor Report, the following are the key entry barriers for manufacturing AV Products in the PRC:
1. Video products industry
There are various entry barriers for video products industry. Firstly, the video products manufacturers need to maintain their business through economy of scale, as both DVD and BD Players have relatively low gross margin due to the trend of continuing price declining. Secondly, they need to obtain the IP Licences granted by IP owners to manufacture the video products, particularly for BD Players. Thirdly, they also have to equip with accumulated technology and know-how such as wireless technology, in face of the rapid development of streaming media technology and applications, and build a strategic relationship with the key technology solution suppliers such as IC manufactuers.
2. Audio products industry
Audio products competitiveness lies in (i) the research and development capacity and product innovations, (ii) advanced production technology, and (iii) customer recognition. The audio products manufacturers should be capable of investing sufficient resources in the research and development of new products and applications, such as electroacoustic products, software development, and mechanical parts development. However, without a thorough understanding of market trends and user experience, the manufacturers could face difficulties in providing innovative products to the market. For new entrants, they will have difficulties in obtaining the business from leading brand owners of the audio products as most of them have already established strategic relationship with the major ODM/OEM services providers.
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3. ABS-s industry
Production of ABS-s products requires Licences to be granted by the Ministry of Industry and
Information Technology, as it is a well regulated industry by China’s government. In addition, the
research and development and production of ABS-s products involve highly specialized and integrated
technologies including hardware, software, coding and decoding technology, etc, which increase the
capital and technological requirements on the manufacturers, thereby creating high entry barrier.
RAW MATERIAL COST FOR MANUFACTURING AV PRODUCTS IN THE PRC
According to the Euromonitor Report, the AV Products ODM/OEM manufacturers mainly purchase
components and parts (e.g. IC, loader, PCB) rather than raw materials directly for the manufacturing of
AV Products. Therefore, while the price fluctuation of raw materials (such as copper) may have a level
of impact to the cost of components and parts, but it does not necessary have direct correlation with the
purchasing costs of AV Products manufacturers.
Copper is a major raw material of the components and parts that used in the AV Products. The
following chart shows monthly spot prices of copper in China during the Track Record Period.
China Copper Monthly Spot Price, 2010-2012
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Source: Yangtze River Spot Price
Commodity prices are mainly influenced by market participants’ forecasts, which are driven by
supply and demand, as well as the overall macroeconomic environment. According to Yangtze River Spot
Prices, the unit price of copper in China fluctuated during 2010-2011 with the peak in February 2011,
however, the price changes returned to stable in 2012. The annual average price of copper increased by
approximately 12.5% in 2011, and then decreased by approximately 13.6% in 2012.
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Set out below are the principal PRC laws, regulations and policies relating to the operations of the Group.
RELATED LAWS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
Related laws, regulations and policies on digital audio and video products manufacturing
Promulgated on 3 July 2009 by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China (AQSIQ) and implemented on 1 September 2009, it is stipulated in the “ China Compulsory Certification “ that the related products must be certified and labeled with the certification mark before releasing from the manufacture, marketing, import or use for any commercial purposes.
Where a product listed into the Catalogue, without certification, is released from the manufacture, marketed, imported or used for any commercial purposes, correction shall be ordered to be made and a fine of not less than RMB50,000 but not more than RMB0.2 million shall be imposed; the illegal income shall be confiscated.
Audio and video equipment is listed as the eighth category in The Announcement of the Issuance of the Mandatory Product Certification Directory Description and Definition Table promulgated and implemented on 11 December 2012 by the Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
On 24 December 2011, the NDRC and MOFCOM jointly promulgated the Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign Investment (2011), which became effective on 31 January 2012. The Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign Investment (2011) revised, HD digital camcorder, digital sound equipment, digital audio, video equipment, digital TV broadcasting studio equipment, digital cable TV system equipment, digital audio and video broadcasting equipment, digital TV down converter, digital TV ground broadcasting single frequency network (SFN) equipment, digital satellite television uplink station equipment, satellite public reception of TV (SMATV) front-end equipment manufacturing fall into the “encouraged investment category”.
On 23 June 2011, digital audio and video equipment is listed as the fifth category in The Key Field Guide to High-tech Industrialization of the Currently Development of Priority (2011).
Related laws, regulations and policies on digital audio and video products export
On 10 December 2001 the State Council promulgated Regulation of the People’s Republic of China on the Administration of the Import and Export of Goods, in which it is stipulated that where there are quantitative limits of the state on the goods limited in exportation, the goods shall be subject to the administration of quotas, and other goods limited in importation shall be subject to the administration of licences. For the goods limited in exportation that are subject to the administration of licences, the export business operators shall file applications and present the export licence.
Promulgated and implemented on 31 December 2012 by the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs of the people’s Republic of China (“Customs”), it is stipulated in the “Catalogue of goods subject to export licence administration 2013”, digital audio and video products do not belong to the goods under export licence administration.
On 20 November 2003, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Information Industry, the General Administration of Customs, the State Administration of Taxation, and the State
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Quality Inspection Administration jointly issued the Opinions on Further Implementing the Strategy of
Rejuvenating Trade Through Science and Technology to encourage and promote high-tech product export.
On 23 February 2012, the Ministry of Commerce promulgated and implemented “ Twelfth Five-
Year “Development Planning for Electrical and High-tech Products Import and Export, electronic audio
industry and video equipment industry are listed as key industries to encourage the backbone of color TV
enterprises in a wider and deeper levels in line with international standards to strengthen the research and
the guidance of the international market, and promote the internationalization of enterprises:
Improve the export promotion policy
Timely revise relevant laws, strengthen coordination and cooperation between fiscal, financial,
investment, trade, industrial policies, form policy, improve and regulate the export order and other
provisions.
Strengthen the industrial support system
Cultivate 200 export bases and 2000 export base enterprises for 25 industries to build support for
technology research and development, information service, product certification, inspection, personnel
training, and public service platform.
Create a fair trade environment
Speed up the establishment of early warning mechanism, high-tech products trade friction and
the rapid reaction mechanism and coping mechanisms. Strengthen the key export market access policy,
technical regulations, certification and product standards for the collection, collation, translation etc. to
help enterprises understand the major importing country regulations, standards and conformity assessment
procedures, and guide enterprises to engage in foreign trade and overseas investment. Establish enterprises
export control training mechanism; introduce the relevant provisions of the state and the UN Security
Council sanctions resolution to help enterprises in export activities to raise the awareness of risk
prevention.
Promote a sound intellectual property protection system
Promote the enterprises to obtain the relevant safety, environmental protection and other aspects
of certification. Actively promote the mutual recognition for export product inspection. Push the patented
technology of enterprises to enter the international technology alliance, standard forum and patent
alliance, and engage in the formulating and revising of various international standards organizations.
Promote trade facilitation
Simplify the administrative examination and approval procedures for quota Licence management,
and clean up unreasonable restrictive measures relating to import. Timely adjust the catalogue of
automatic import licence of goods according to the status of industrial development and demand.
Promote quality inspection, customs and other departments to further improve the efficiency of customs
clearance of imports of advanced technology and equipment. Continue to deepen reform of the system of
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verification of import payments, and simplify the procedures of verification. Perfect the way of classified
management of enterprises and measures for customs, inspection and management of import and export
commodities to improve the efficiency of customs clearance. Promote business visa facilitation. Promote
the signing of business visa reciprocity agreements to facilitate domestic businessmen to go abroad.
Related laws, regulations and policies on satellite television ground receiving equipment
Promulgated and implemented on 5 October 1993 by the State Council, it is stipulated in the
Provisions on the Administration of Ground Receiving Facilities for Satellite television Transmissions
that the State shall practice a system of granting licences in respect to the production import, sale,
installation and use of satellite ground receiving installations. The conditions for granting licences for the
production import, sale installation and use of satellite ground receiving installations shall be stipulated
by the relevant administrative departments under the State Council. The enterprises designated by the
administrative department of electronics industry under the State Council may produce the satellite ground
receiving installations and no other units may be allowed to produce such installations.
Promulgated and implemented on 1 June 2000 by The Ministry of Information Industry of the
People’s Republic of China, it is stipulated in The Production and Management of Fixed-point TV
Broadcast Satellite Ground Receiving that the fixed-point equipment means the television broadcast
satellite ground receiving equipment, radio antenna, connected tuner, TV receiving satellite programs
(including decoder), satellite receiving modulation integrated equipment, and televisions or set-top boxes
with satellite television receiving function. The Ministry of Information Industry of the TV broadcast
satellite ground receiving equipment implements dynamic fixed-point production management, and
jointly with the TV, industry and commerce, customs, public security, security and other administrative
departments further strengthens the TV broadcast satellite ground receiving equipment production,
sale, import, installation, use and management. Enterprises and institutions other than the Ministry of
information industry of the fixed-point units shall be engaged in the television broadcast satellite ground
receiving equipment production.
Promulgated and implemented on 13 September 2010 by Ministry of Industry and Information
Technology, it is stipulated in The Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Qualification Certificate
Management for TV Broadcast Satellite Ground Receiving Equipment Fixed-point Production Enterprise
that the TV broadcast satellite ground receiving equipment fixed-point production enterprise qualification
certificate is the certificate for enterprises with TV broadcast satellite ground receiving equipment
fixed-point production. Enterprises without such qualification certificate shall not be engaged in related
products production and sales.
According to the Administrative Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Production
licences for Industrial Products, which was promulgated by the State Council on 9 July 2005 and came
into force as of 1 September 2005, the State implements production permit system of quality on the
production of satellite TV broadcasting terrestrial radio and television transmitting equipment, and
communication products enterprises. Any enterprise that has not obtained a production licence for a
product listed in such catalogue shall be prohibited from producing the relevant product. No entity or
individual may sell or use in the course of business activities any product listed in the Catalogue for which
it has not obtained a production licence.
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According to the People’s Republic of China Industrial Products Production Licence Management
Approach Revised, which was promulgated by the General Administration of Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China (AQSIQ) on 15 September 2005, came into
effect on 1 November 2005 and was amended on 21 April 2010, the AQSIQ is responsible for the work
of the unified management of the national industrial products production licence, the implementation of
the production permit system management products, unified product catalog, unified examination, unified
certification mark, and unified supervision and management.
According to the Implementation of the Production Permit System Management Catalog Notice,
which was promulgated and came into effect by the General Administration of Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China on 20 November 2012, broadcast satellite
ground receiving equipment continue belongs to the implementation of the production permit system
management products.
According to the Notice to Further Develop the Radio and Television Coverage Work in the
New Era, which was promulgated by the State Council on 20 September 2006, the State will continue
to implement centralized bidding and purchasing of large, unified “every village” equipment. Bidding
and purchasing of other equipment shall be conducted by the provinces (area, city) unified bidding
procurement.
According to Measures for the Administration of Tenders and Invitations to Bid in Government
Procurement of Goods and Services, which was promulgated by the Ministry of Finance on 11 August
2004, Invitations to bid concerning goods or services may be classified into public invitations to bid and
invitation-based tenders for bid. A public invitation for bid means that a bid-invitation procurement entity
lawfully invites uncertain suppliers to bid by announcement. An invitation-based tender for bid means
that a bid-invitation procurement entity lawfully and randomly selects three or more suppliers from the
qualified ones, whom are invited by an invitation letter to bid.
Invitations to Bid
Where the procurement of goods and services is carried out in the form of invitation-based
tender for bid, the bid-invitation procurement entity shall promulgate an announcement on preliminary
qualification examination through a medium designated by the finance department of the people’s
government at the provincial level or above for releasing government procurement information, and
promulgate the qualifications of the bidders. The period of the announcement shall be no less than 7
workdays.
Tenders for Bid
A bidder shall compile bidding documents according to the requirements in the bid-invitation
documents; a bidder shall, prior to the submission deadline of bidding documents as required in the bid-
invitation documents, submit the sealed bidding documents to the bidding place.
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Opening of Bid, Bid Evaluation and Determination of Bid
The opening of bid shall be presided over by the bid-invitation procurement entity, and shall be
participated in by the purchaser, the bidders, and representatives from relevant sectors.
The bid evaluation shall be organized by the bid-invitation procurement entity, while the bid
evaluation committee lawfully established by the bid-invitation procurement entity shall be responsible for
the specific bid evaluation affairs. The bid evaluation committee shall be composed of the representatives
of the purchaser and the relevant experts in technical and economic fields, etc., and the members shall be
an odd number of 5 persons or more. Of which, the experts in technical and economic fields, etc. shall be
no less than two thirds of the total number of the members. For any technically complicated project whose
sum of money for procurement is no less than RMB3 million, the experts in technical and economic fields
in the bid evaluation committee shall be an odd number of 5 persons or more.
As for a project legally subject to the bid, the department in-charge shall issue the Notice on Putting
Tender Evaluation Outcomes on Record through the bidding website. The tendering agency shall issue
a bid winning notice to the bid winner upon the strength of the Notice on Putting Tender Evaluation
Outcomes on Record. The bid winning notice has the same legal effect on the purchaser and the winning
supplier.
TAXATION
The applicable income tax laws, regulations, notices and decisions (collectively referred to as
“Applicable FIEs Tax Law”) related to FIEs and their investors include the following:
• theEITLawpromulgatedbytheStateCouncilon16March2007whichcameintoeffecton
1 January 2008;
• Implementing Rules of the Enterprise Income Tax Law of PRC (中華人民共和國企業所得稅法實施條例) promulgated by the State Council on 6 December 2007 which came into effect on 1 January 2008;
• Notice on the Implementation of the Transitional Preferential Policies in respect of
Enterprise Income Tax (國務院關於實施企業所得稅過度優惠政策的通知) (“Notice”) promulgated by the State Council on 26 December 2007 which came into effect on the same
date;
• Income Tax Law Applicable to Individuals of PRC (中華人民共和國個人所得稅法) promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC on 10 September 1980 and last amended
on 30 June 2011 and its latest Implementation Regulations promulgated on 19 July 2011; and
• Notice on Relevant Policies Concerning Individual Income Tax (關於個人所得稅若干政策問題的通知) issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Tax Bureau on 13 May 1994.
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PRC Enterprises Income Tax
Taxpayer
The taxpayer of income tax of foreign invested enterprises refers to Sino-foreign equity joint
ventures, Sino-foreign contractual joint ventures and foreign-capital enterprises that are established in the
PRC.
Tax Rate
In accordance with the New EIT Law, a unified enterprise income tax rate of 25% and unified tax
deduction standards will be applied equally to both domestic-invested enterprises and foreign-invested
enterprises. In accordance with the Notice, the EIT rate applicable to foreign-invested enterprises
which are currently subject to a deducted rate will be gradually increased up to 25% within five years
commencing from 1 January 2008.
Any enterprise with foreign investment shall be allowed, when filing a consolidated income tax
return, to deduct from the amount of tax payable the foreign income tax already paid abroad in respect of
the income derived from sources outside the PRC. The deductible amount shall, however, not exceed the
amount of income tax otherwise payable under the EIT Law in respect of the income derived from sources
outside the PRC.
Pursuant to the EIT Law, the Income Tax Law of the PRC for Enterprises with Foreign Investment
and Foreign Enterprises (中華人民共和國外商投資企業和外國企業所得稅法) and its Implementing Rules shall be abolished, and the rate of EIT applicable to all resident enterprises, including foreign
invested enterprises and domestic companies in the PRC shall be at a uniform rate of 25% in five years.
According to the EIT Law, any enterprise established prior to the promulgation of the EIT Law and is
currently enjoying tax incentives, shall be entitled to continue to enjoy such incentives till the date of
expiry. In the case of an enterprise that had been established before the EIT Law, but had not declared its
first profitable year, the term of any entitlement to tax incentives shall commence from 1 January 2008 for
a transition period of five years.
According to the Notice which was promulgated and came into effect on 26 December 2007,
commencing from 1 January 2008, enterprises that previously enjoy the preferential policies of low tax
rates shall be gradually transited to enjoy the statutory tax rate within 5 years after the implementation
of the EIT Law. Among them, the enterprises that enjoy the EIT rate of 15% shall be subject to the EIT
rate of 18% in 2008, 20% in 2009, 22% in 2010, 24% in 2011 and 25% in 2012. The enterprises that
previously enjoy the tax rate of 24% shall be subject to the tax rate of 25% commencing from 2008. As
of 1 January 2008, enterprises that previously enjoy “2-year exemption and 3-year half payment”, “5-
year exemption and 5-year half payment” of the enterprise income tax and other preferential treatments
in the form of periodic tax deductions and exemptions may, after the implementation of the EIT Law,
continue to enjoy the relevant preferential treatments under the preferential measures and the time period
prescribed in the former tax law, administrative regulations and relevant documents until the expiration
of the said time period. However, if such an enterprise has not enjoyed the preferential treatments yet
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because of its failure to make profits, its preferential time period shall be calculated from 2008. The
expression “enterprises enjoying the preferential policies” as mentioned above refers to the enterprises
established and registered in the industrial and commercial administrative department and in other
registration administrative departments prior to 16 March 2007.
Value-Added Tax
The Provisional Regulations Concerning Value-Added Tax of the PRC (中華人民共和國增值稅暫行條例) promulgated by the State Council and amended on 5 November 2008 came into effect on 1 January 2009. Under these regulations and the Implementing Rules of the Provisional Regulations
Concerning Value-Added Tax of the PRC (中華人民共和國增值稅暫行條例實施細則), value-added tax is imposed on goods sold in or imported into the PRC and on processing, repair and replacement services
provided within the PRC.
The value-added tax rates shall be as follows:
(a) The tax rate for goods sold or imported by taxpayers other than the goods set forth in Items
2 and 3 below shall be 17%.
(b) The tax rate for sale or import of the following goods by taxpayers shall be 13%:
(i) grain, edible vegetable oil;
(ii) tap water, heating, air-conditioning, hot water, coal gas, liquid petroleum gas;
(iii) natural gas, methane, and coal products for use by residents;
(iv) books, newspapers, magazines;
(v) feed, chemical fertilizer, agrochemicals, agricultural equipment and machinery,
Agricultural film; and
(vi) other goods specified by the State Council.
(c) The tax rate for goods exported by taxpayers shall be zero, except where otherwise
determined by the State Council.
(d) The tax rate for processing and repair and replacement services provided by taxpayers shall
be 17%. The value-added tax rates for small scale taxpayer shall be 3%.
Business Tax
With effect from 1 January 2009, businesses that provide services (including entertainment
business), assign intangible assets or sell immovable property are liable to business tax at a rate ranging
from 3% to 20%, of the charges of the services provided, intangible assets assigned or immovable
property sold, as the case may be.
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The formula for calculation of the amount of tax payable is set forth below:
Amount of tax payable = amount of business × tax rate
The amount of tax payable shall be calculated in RMB. Taxpayers that settle their amounts of
business income in foreign exchange shall convert the amounts into RMB at the foreign exchange market
rate.
PRC Customs Duties
According to the Customs Law of the PRC (中華人民共和國海關法), the consignee of the imports, the consignor of exports and the owner of the imports and the exports are the persons obligated
to pay customs duties (generally speaking, exports are not subject to customs duties). The PRC Customs is
the authorities in charge of the collection of customs duties.
The customs duties in the PRC mainly fall under ad valorem duties, namely the price of import/
export commodities is the basis for the calculation of the duties. When calculating the customs duties,
import/export commodities shall be classified under appropriate tax items in accordance with the category
provisions of the Customs Import and Export Tariff and shall be subject to tax levies pursuant to relevant
tax rates.
Under the laws of the PRC, raw materials, supplementary materials, parts, components, accessories
and packing materials imported for processing and assembling finished products for foreign parties or
for manufacturing products for export shall be exempt from import duties pursuant to the actual amount
of goods processed for export; or import duties may be levied upfront on import materials and parts and
subsequently refunded pursuant to the actual amount of goods processed for export.
To encourage the introduction of foreign investment, commencing from 1992, the PRC exercised
exemption and reduction of customs duties on the import of equipment, machinery, parts and other
materials within the total investment of foreign investment companies. But after the adjustment of policies
as of 1 April 1996, such exemption and reduction has been terminated, while the foreign investment
companies incorporated before then can still continue to enjoy such preferential treatment within the grace
period.
As from 1 January 1998, according to the Notice of the State Council regarding the Adjustment
of Taxation Policy of Import Equipment (國務院關於調整進口設備稅收政策的通知), in respect of the foreign investment projects that fall under Encouraging Category and Restricted B Category of the
Industrial Guidance Catalogue of Foreign Investment (外商投資產業指導目錄鼓勵類和限制乙類) and also involve the transfer of technology, the equipment imported for its own use within the total investment
can be exempt from the customs duties, except for the commodities listed in the Catalogue of the Non-tax
Exemption Import Commodity of Foreign Investment Projects (外商投資項目不予免稅的進口商品目錄).
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Tax on Dividends from PRC Enterprise with Foreign Investment
According to the Applicable FIEs Tax Law, income such as dividends and profits distribution from
the PRC derived from a foreign enterprise which has no establishment in the PRC is subject to a 20%
withholding tax, subject to reduction as provided by any applicable double taxation treaty, unless the
relevant income is specifically exempted from tax under the Applicable FIEs Tax Law. The profit derived
by a foreign investor from a PRC enterprise with foreign investment is exempted from PRC tax according
to the Applicable FIEs Tax Law. However, following the enforcement of the EITL from 1 January 2008,
dividends of the year 2008 and the years afterwards distributed from foreign investment enterprises to
foreign investors shall be subject to the Enterprise Income Tax. Profits accumulated by foreign investment
enterprises before 1 January 2008 but distributed to foreign investors after 1 January 2008 are exempted
from the Enterprise Income Tax.
Apart from the above, the Applicable FIEs Tax Law provides that:
(a) pursuant to the Implementing Rules of the Enterprise Income Tax Law of PRC (中華人民共和國企業所得稅實施條例) promulgated by the State Council commencing on 1 January 2008, 10% income tax is applicable to dividends payable from a foreign enterprise which has
no establishment in the PRC to investors that are “non-resident enterprises” (and that do not
have an establishment or place of business in the PRC, or that have such establishment or
place of business but the relevant income is not effectively connected with the establishment
or place of business); and
(b) pursuant to the Notice concerning Tax Rates for Dividends Declared (關於下發協議股息稅率情況一覽表的通知) issued by the State Administration of Taxation, 5% withholding tax is applicable to dividends payable from the PRC subsidiary to its Hong Kong holding
company, pursuant to an arrangement for the avoidance of double taxation between Mainland
China and Hong Kong which provides for a withholding tax at a rate of 5% for dividend
payments the Hong Kong holding company receives from the PRC entities in which it holds
an interest of 25% or more, to the extent such dividends have their source within the PRC.
In addition, the Applicable FIEs Tax Law also provides that dividends received by a qualified PRC
tax resident from another PRC tax resident are exempted from withholding tax.
LABOUR LAWS AND SAFETY MATTERS
Relevant labour and safety laws and regulations in the PRC include the PRC Labour Law (中華人民共和國勞動法), the PRC Labour Contract Law (中華人民共和國勞動合同法), the Decision of the State Council on Establishing the Unified Basic Pension Insurance System for the Employees of
Enterprises (國務院關於建立統一的企業職工基本養老保險制度的決定), the Decision of the State
Council on Establishing the Basic Medical Insurance System for the Urban Employees (國務院關於建立城鎮職工基本醫療保險制度的決定), the Regulation on Work-related Injury Insurance (工傷保險條例), the Regulation on Unemployment Insurance (失業保險條例), the Provisional Insurance Measures
for Maternity of Employees (企業職工生育保險試行辦法), the Interim Provisions on Registration
of Social Insurance (社會保險登記管理暫行辦法), the Interim Regulation on the Collection and
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Payment of Social Insurance Premiums (社會保險費徵繳暫行條例) and other related regulations, rules and provisions issued by the relevant governmental authorities from time to time are applicable to our
operations in the PRC.
According to the Social Insurance Law of the PRC (中華人民共和國社會保險法), which was promulgated on 28 October 2010 and became effective from 1 July 2011, employers are obliged to make
contributions to, and employees including migrant workers from rural areas are required to participate
in, all social insurance schemes, which include basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance,
unemployment insurance, work-related injury insurance and maternity insurance schemes. Basic pension
insurance and basic medical insurance and unemployment insurance contributions shall be paid by both
employers and employees. Employees shall participate in work-related injury insurance and maternity
insurance schemes. Work-related injury insurance and maternity insurance contributions shall be paid by
employers rather than employees.
Pursuant to the Social Insurance Law of the PRC, if an employer fails to pay work-related injury
insurance contributions in accordance with the law, it shall pay work-related injury insurance benefits in
the case of a work-related injury accident. If the employer fails to make such payment, the benefits shall
first be reimbursed by the work-related injury insurance fund. Work-related injury insurance benefits
reimbursed by the work-related injury insurance fund shall be repaid by the employer. If the employer
fails to make repayment, social insurance agencies may recover such benefits from the employer in
accordance with the law.
Furthermore, as to unemployment insurance, employers shall provide unemployed individuals
with certification of expiry or termination of their employment in a timely manner, and within 15
days of such expiry or termination, inform social insurance agencies of the list of the unemployed
individuals. Unemployed individuals shall undertake the procedures for unemployment registration with
the designated public employment service institutions in a timely manner by producing the certification
of expiry or termination of their employment issued by their former employers. The period for receiving
unemployment insurance benefits shall be calculated from the date of unemployment registration.
An employer shall register with the local social insurance agency in accordance with the provisions
of the Social Insurance Law of the PRC. Moreover, an employer shall declare and make social insurance
contributions in full and on time. Except for mandatory exceptions such as force majeure, social insurance
may not be paid late, reduced or be exempted. If an employer fails to report the social insurance premium
payable in accordance with the relevant regulations, the social insurance agency shall provisionally set the
amount payable at 110% of the premium paid in the previous month. Once the employer has retroactively
undertaken the reporting procedures, the social insurance agency shall settle the amount in accordance
with the relevant regulations. Where an employer fails to make social insurance contributions in full
and on time, the social insurance agency may order rectification within a specified time limit. If the
employer fails to rectify within the specified time limit, the social insurance agency may enquire with
the relevant banks and financial institutions in which the employer has an account in, and may apply
with the relevant administrative department above county level to allocate and transfer the unpaid social
insurance contributions and notify the relevant banks or other financial institutions in writing to allocate
and transfer the unpaid social insurance contributions. Where the balance in the employer’s bank account
is less than the overdue social insurance contributions, the social insurance agency may request the
employer to provide a guarantee and sign a social insurance payment agreement for the delayed payment.
If the employer does not make the social insurance contributions within the specified time limit and fail
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to provide a guarantee with respect to the same, the social insurance agency may request the people’s
court to seize the property of the employer (equivalent in value to the unpaid overdue social insurance
contributions), and collect the overdue social insurance contributions from the proceeds obtained from the
auction of such property.
According to the PRC Labour Law (中華人民共和國勞動法) and the PRC Labour Contract Law
(中華人民共和國勞動合同法), labour contracts in written form shall be executed to establish labour relationships between employees and employers. The employers must provide wages which are no lower
than local minimum wage standards to the employees from time to time. The employers are required to
establish a system for labour safety and sanitation, strictly abide by State rules and standards and provide
relevant education to the employees. The employers are also required to provide the employees with
labour safety and sanitation conditions meeting State rules and standards and carry out regular health
examinations of the employees engaged in hazardous occupations.
As required under the Decision of the State Council on Establishing the Unified Basic Pension
Insurance System for the Employees of Enterprises, the Decision of the State Council on Establishing
the Basic Medical Insurance System for the Urban Employees, the Regulation on Work-related Injury
Insurance, the Provisional Insurance Measures for Maternity of Employees, the Interim Regulation on
the Collection and Payment of Social Insurance Premiums and the Interim Provisions on Registration of
Social Insurance, the employers are obliged to provide the employees in the PRC with welfare schemes
covering basic pension insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, injury insurance and
basic medical insurance.
The PRC Production Safety Law (中華人民共和國安全生產法) requires that the employers maintain safe production conditions as required by the PRC Production Safety Law and other relevant
laws, administrative regulations, national standards and industrial standards. It further provides that
any entity that is not sufficiently equipped to ensure safe production may not engage in production and
business operation activities, and that companies must provide production safety education and training
programmers to employees. The design, manufacture, installation, use, checking and maintenance of
the safety equipment are required to conform to applicable national or industrial standards. In addition,
it is required that labour protection equipment must meet the national or industrial standards and that
companies must supervise and educate their employees to wear or use such equipment according to the
prescribed rules.
PRODUCT LIABILITY ADMINISTRATION
As required by the General Principles of the Civil Law of the PRC (Order No.37 of the President,
effective 1 January 1987), Tort Law of the PRC (Order No.21 of the President, effective 1 July 2010),
Product Quality Law of the PRC (2000 Revision) (Order No.33 of the President, effective 1 September
1993) and Law of the PRC on Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests (Order No. 11 of the President,
effective 1 January 1994):
If financial damages or physical injuries are incurred to an individual due to substandard product
quality, the producer of the product and the seller shall assume civil liability in accordance with the laws.
If the parties providing transportation or warehousing is liable to the substandard product quality, the
producer of the product and the seller are entitled to demand compensation from the said party for the
losses.
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A producer shall assume tort liability for damages to other persons due to defective products.
A seller shall assume tort liability for damages to other persons caused by defective products that are
resulted from the fault of the seller. If damages are caused by defective products, the infringer may
demand compensation from the producer or the seller of the products. If defective products are caused
by the producer, the seller shall have recourse against the producer after it has paid the compensation.
If defective products are due to the fault of the seller, the producer shall have recourse against the seller
after it has paid the compensation. If damages to other persons are caused by defective products that are
resulted from the fault of a third party such as the party providing transportation or warehousing, the
producer and the seller of the products shall have the right to recover their respective losses from such
third party. If defective products are found after they have been put into circulation, the producer or
the seller shall take remedial measures such as issuance of warning, recall of products, etc. in a timely
manner. The producer or the seller shall bear tort liability if it has not taken remedial measures in a
timely manner or has not make efforts to take remedial measures, thus causing damages. If the products
are produced and sold even with known defects therein, causing deaths or severe damage to the health of
others, the infringee shall have the right to claim respective punitive damages.
Where an infringer shall assume administrative liability or criminal liability for the same conduct, it
shall not prejudice the tort liability that the infringer shall legally assume. Where the assets of an infringer
are not adequate for payments for the tort liability and administrative liability or criminal liability for the
same conduct, the infringer shall first assume the tort liability.
The methods in bearing tort liability mainly includes: (1) cessation of infringement; (2) removal
of obstruction; (3) elimination of danger; (4) return of property; (5) restoration to the original status; (6)
compensation for losses; (7) extending an apology; and (8) elimination of consequences and restoration
of reputation. The above methods of bearing tort liability may be adopted individually or jointly. Where
a tort causes any personal injury to another person, the infringer shall compensate the victim for the
reasonable costs and expenses for treatment and rehabilitation, such as medical treatment expenses,
nursing fees and travel expenses, as well as the lost wages. If the victim suffers any disability as a result,
the infringer shall also pay the costs of disability assistance equipment for the living of the victim and the
disability indemnity. If it causes the death of the victim, the infringer shall also pay the funeral service
fees and the death compensation.
REGULATIONS RELATING TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Under the revised Patent Law of the PRC (中華人民共和國專利法) promulgated on 27 December 2008 and effective on 1 October 2009, there are three types of patents, including invention patents, design
patents and utility model patents. Invention patents are valid for twenty years, while design patents and
utility model patents are valid for ten years, in each case commencing on their respective application
dates. Persons or entities who use patents without the consent of the patent owners, make counterfeits
of patented products, or engage in activities that infringe upon patent rights are held liable to the patent
owner for compensation and may be subject to fines and even criminal punishment.
Both Trademark Law of the PRC (中華人民共和國商標法) promulgated by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee in 1982 and amended in 2001, and the Regulation on Implementation of
Trademark Law of the PRC (中華人民共和國商標實施條件) promulgated by the State Council in 2002 provide protection to the holders of registered trademarks. In the PRC, registered trademarks include
commodity trademarks, service trademarks, collective marks and certificate marks.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS
In accordance with the Environmental Protection Law (環境保護法) adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on 26 December 1989, the Administration Supervisory Department of Environmental Protection sets the national guidelines for the discharge of pollutants. The provincial and municipal governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities may also set their own guidelines for the discharge of pollutants within their own provinces or districts in the event that the national guidelines are inadequate.
A company or an enterprise which causes environmental pollution and discharges other polluting materials which endanger the public should implement environmental protection methods and procedures into their business operations. This may be achieved by setting up a system of accountability within the company’s business structure for environmental protection; adopting effective procedures to prevent environmental hazards such as waste gases, water and residues, dust powder, radioactive materials and noise arising from production, construction and other activities from polluting and endangering the environment. The environmental protection system and procedures should be implemented simultaneously with the commencement of and during the operation of construction, production and other activities undertaken by the company. Any company or enterprise which discharges environmental pollutants should report and register such discharge with the Administration Supervisory Department of Environmental Protection and pay any fine imposed for the discharge. A fee may also be imposed on the company for the cost of any work required to restore the environment to its original state. Companies which have caused severe pollution to the environment are required to restore the environment or remedy the effects of the pollution within a prescribed time limit. If a company fails to report and/or register the environmental pollution caused by it, it will receive a warning or be penalized. Companies which fail to restore the environment or remedy the effects of the pollution within the prescribed time will be penalized or have their business Licences terminated. Companies or enterprises which have polluted and endangered the environment must bear the responsibility for remedying the danger and effects of the pollution, as well as to compensate for any loss or damages suffered as a result of such environmental pollution.
On 29 November 1998, the State Council promulgated the Regulations on the Administration of
Construction Project Environmental Protection (建設項目環境保護管理條例). On 28 October 2002 the Standing Committee approved the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Appraising of Environment
Impacts (中華人民共和國環境影響評價法) which became effective on 1 September 2003. According to the aforesaid laws, the PRC Government has set up a system to appraise the environmental impact from construction projects, and classify and administer the environmental impact appraisals in accordance with the degree of the environmental impact. If the construction project may result in a material impact on the environment, a thorough environmental impact report on the potential environmental impact is required; if the construction project may result in a slight impact on the environment, an environmental impact statement of analyzing or special evaluation will be required; and if the construction project may only result in very little impact on the environment, an environmental impact appraisal is not required but an registration form of environmental impact is needed to be filed. The construction units responsible for the construction projects must submit the aforesaid environmental impact appraisal documents to the relevant administrative departments of environmental protection for examination and approval. If the construction units fail to submit the aforesaid environmental impact appraisal documents according to the applicable PRC laws and regulations or if the documents are not approved after examination by the relevant administrative departments, the departments responsible for examination and approving the relevant construction projects shall not approve such projects and the construction units shall not commence the construction.
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Under the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution Law (水污染防治法), companies which discharge pollutants directly or indirectly into bodies of water must register with the environmental
protection department of the local government at county level or above in the area where they are
situated. Such companies must provide information on their facilities which discharge such pollutants,
their treatment plants, the type, amount and concentration of the pollutants discharged under normal
business operations, in accordance with regulations set by the Administration Supervisory Department
of Environmental Protection. If there are significant changes to the type, amount or concentration of
pollutants being discharged, such changes must be reported immediately. The dismantling or non-usage
of pollution treatment plants also require the approval of the environmental protection department of the
local government at county level or above.
Under the Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution Law (大氣污染防治法), companies which discharge pollutants into the atmosphere must provide details of the discharge to the environmental
protection department of the local government. Such details must include the facilities which discharge
such pollutants, their treatment plants, the type, amount and concentration of the pollutants discharged
under normal business operations, in accordance with regulations made by the Administration
Supervisory Department of Environmental Protection. If there are significant changes to the type,
amount or concentration of pollutants being discharged, such changes must be reported immediately. The
dismantling or non-usage of pollution treatment plants also requires the approval of the environmental
protection department of the local government.
Under the Prevention and Control of Solid Waste Pollution Law (固體廢物污染環境防治法), companies which discharge solid waste pollution shall be responsible for their pollution. Companies must
register with the local relevant authority for their solid waste pollution, and must provide information in
relation to the type, amount, discharge and treatment of such pollution, in accordance with regulations
made by the Administration Supervisory Department of Environmental Protection. If there are significant
changes to the type, amount or concentration of pollutants being discharged, such changes must be
reported immediately. The dismantling or non-usage of pollution treatment plants also requires the
approval of the environmental protection department of the local government.
WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE (“WFOE”)
The establishment, operation and management of corporate entities in China are governed by the
Company Law of the PRC (中華人民共和國公司法) (“Company Law”), which was adopted by the Standing Committee on 29 December 1993 and became effective on 1 July 1994. It was latest amended
on 27 October 2005 and became effective from 1 January 2006. Under the Company Law, the companies
are generally classified into two categories: limited liability companies and limited companies by shares.
The Company Law also applies to foreign-invested limited liability companies. According to the Company
Law, where laws on foreign investment have different stipulations, such stipulations shall prevail.
According to the Implementing Opinion on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the
Administration of the Examination, Approval and Registration of Foreign-invested Companies (關於外商投資的公司審批登記管理適用法律若干問題的執行意見) issued jointly by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, MOFCOM, the General Administration of Customs and the State Administration
of Foreign Exchange on 24 April 2006 and became effective on the same day, the organization structure
of limited liability companies in the form of a foreign equity joint venture, wholly foreign-owned limited
liability company or foreign-invested stockholding limited company shall comply with the provisions
of the Company Law and the articles of associations. Furthermore, where a foreign-invested company
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increases its registered capital, the shareholders of a limited liability company (including one-person
limited company), or the stock holding limited company established by way of promotion shall pay no less
than 20% of the registered capital to be increased when the company applies for modifying the registration
of registered capital. The time of capital contribution of the remaining portion shall meet the provisions
of the Company Law, the laws on foreign investment and Regulations on the Administration of Company
Registration. If other laws or administrative regulations provide otherwise, such provisions shall prevail.
A WFOE is governed by the Law of the PRC on Wholly Foreign-owned Enterprises (中華人民共和國外資企業法), which was promulgated on 12 April 1986 and revised on 31 October 2000, and its Implementation Regulations promulgated on 12 December 1990 and revised on 12 April 2001 (“WFOE Law”).
Procedures for Establishment of a WFOE
The establishment of a WFOE must be approved by the MOFCOM. If two or more foreign investors jointly apply for the establishment of a WFOE, a copy of the contract between the parties must also be submitted to the MOFCOM (or its delegated authorities) for its record. A WFOE must also obtain a business Licence from the relevant local Administration for Industry and Commerce before it can commence business operation.
Nature of WFOE
A WFOE is a limited liability company under the WFOE Law. A WFOE is a legal person who is entitled to independently assume civil obligations, enjoy civil rights and own, use and dispose of property. It is required to have a registered capital contributed by the foreign investor(s). The liability of the foreign investor(s) is limited to the amount of registered capital it subscribed to contribute. A foreign investor is permitted to make its contributions by installments and the registered capital shall be contributed within the required time period as approved by the MOFCOM (or its delegated authorities) in accordance with relevant PRC laws and regulations.
Profit Distribution
The WFOE Law provides that a WFOE shall withdraw reserve fund and employee bonus and benefit fund from the after-tax profit. The allocation ratio for the employee bonus and welfare fund shall be determined by the enterprise. However, at least 10% of the after-tax profits must be allocated to the reserve fund. If the cumulative total of allocated reserve funds reaches 50% of the enterprise’s registered capital, the enterprise will not be required to make any additional contribution. The enterprise is prohibited from distributing dividends unless the losses (if any) of previous years have been made up.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTROL
The Foreign Exchange Management Regulations (外匯管理條例) promulgated by the State Council on 29 January 1996 as amended on 5 August 2008, and the Regulations on the Administration
of Foreign Exchange Settlement, Sale and Payment (結匯、售匯及付匯管理規定) promulgated by the People’s Bank of China on June 20, 1996 which became effective on 1 July 1996, apply and provide regulatory provisions to the foreign exchange transactions for foreign-invested enterprises. Foreign-invested enterprises are permitted to convert after-tax dividends into foreign exchange and to remit such foreign exchange from their bank accounts in PRC.
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According to the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, China will not impose any
restrictions on international payments or transfers on current account. Foreign exchange payments from
current account shall, in accordance with the regulations of the SAFE relating to foreign exchange
payments and purchases, be made out of own foreign exchange funds on the strength of valid documents
or be made with foreign exchange purchased from any financial institution engaged in foreign exchange
settlement and sales business. Any foreign exchange income or payment from capital account shall subject
to the approval of or registration with the SAFE. Where any guarantee is to be provided for an overseas
purpose, an application shall be submitted to the relevant foreign exchange administrative authority
which shall, in light of the assets, liabilities and other circumstances of the applicant, make a decision to
approve or decline the application. Where state provisions require that the business scope of an applicant
be approved by the relevant competent authority, the applicant shall go through the approval formalities
before submitting an application to the relevant foreign exchange administrative authority. After entering
into an overseas guarantee contract, an applicant shall make the appropriate registrations with the relevant
foreign exchange administrative authority for the overseas
In addition, according to the relevant PRC law and regulation, where a foreign-invested enterprise
seek a loan from its overseas shareholder, it must apply to SAFE or local SAFE department for foreign
loan registration certificates and foreign exchange settlements. The aggregate amount of such foreign
loans must not exceed the margin between the total investment and registered capital of such foreign
invested enterprises multiplied by the rate of the foreign shareholders’ paid-in capital divided by their
subscribed capital, and the foreign loans must be registered with the local SAFE department.
Pursuant to the Circular of the SAFE on Relevant Issues concerning Foreign Exchange
Administration of Financing and Return Investments Undertaken by Domestic Residents through Overseas
Special Purpose Vehicles (關於境內居民通過境外特殊目的公司融資及返程投資外匯管理有關問題的通知, “SAFE Circular No. 75”), promulgated on 21 October 2005 and effective on 1 November 2005,
(a) a PRC citizen or enterprises, or a PRC resident, must register with the local SAFE branch
before he, she or it establishes or controls an overseas special purpose vehicle (SPV), for
the purpose of obtaining overseas equity financing using the assets of or equity interests in a
domestic enterprise;
(b) when a PRC resident contributes the assets of or its equity interests in a domestic enterprise
to an overseas SPV, or engages in overseas financing after contributing assets or equity
interests in a domestic enterprise to an overseas SPV, such PRC resident must register his or
her interest in the overseas SPV or any change to his or her interest in the overseas SPV with
the local SAFE branch;
(c) when the overseas SPV undergoes a material event outside the PRC, such as a change in
share capital or merger and acquisition, the PRC resident must, within 30 days after the
occurrence of such event, register such change with the local SAFE branch.
Pursuant to SAFE Circular No. 75, failure to comply with these registration procedures may result
in penalties, including the imposition of restrictions on a PRC subsidiary’s foreign exchange activities and
its ability to distribute any dividends to the overseas SPV.
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M&A Rules
On 8 August 2006, six PRC governmental and regulatory agencies, including the MOFCAM
and the CSRC, promulgated the Regulation on the Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign
Investors (關於外國投資者併購境內企業的規定) (“M&A Rules”) which became effective on 8 September 2006 and was revised on 22 June 2009. Pursuant to the M&A Rules, merger or acquisition
of a domestic enterprise by a foreign investor means (i) that a foreign investor purchases equity interest
owned by shareholders in a domestic enterprise other than a foreign-invested enterprise or subscribes to
the increased capital of a domestic company, whereby to convert such domestic company into a foreign-
invested company, or (ii) that a foreign investor establishes a foreign-invested enterprise through which
assets of a domestic enterprise are subsequently acquired by agreement and operated, or (iii) that a foreign
investor acquires the assets of a domestic enterprise by agreement and subsequently establishes a foreign-
invested enterprise with such assets and then operate such assets.
Under such M&A Rules, establishment of a foreign-invested enterprise by foreign investors through
merger with and acquisition of a domestic entity shall be subject to approval by the approval authority,
and to completion of new registration, or amendment to existing registration, with the registration
administrative authority.
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OUR HISTORY
Our Company
For the purpose of the Listing, our Company was incorporated on 8 February 2013 in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability, which became the ultimate holding company of our Group as a result of the Reorganisation. Details of the Reorganisation are set out in the section headed “Reorganisation” in this listing document.
Our Company has a number of direct and indirect subsidiaries incorporated in the BVI, the U.S., Hong Kong and the PRC. The corporate history of each of the subsidiaries is set out below.
Tonly International
Tonly International was incorporated in the BVI on 15 February 2013 for the purpose of Reorganisation as set out in the section headed “Reorganisation” in this listing document.
After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practicable Date, Tonly International is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of our Company.
Tonly Electronics
A restructuring (the “Restructuring”) took place at the end of December 2012, under which Tonly Electronics was established and became the holding company of our Group. Tonly Electronics was incorporated in the BVI on 28 September 2012 and authorised to issue a maximum of 50,000 shares of a single class each with a par value of of US$1.00 for investment holding purposes. On 31 October 2012, 1 fully paid share was issued to TCLM. On 18 December 2012, TCLM transferred its entire shareholding in TCL Tech HK to Tonly Electronics in exchange for Tonly Electronics issuing 49,999,999 shares to TCLM. By completion of this process, Tonly Electronics became the holding company of our Group. On 26 November 2012, a shareholder’s resolution of Tonly Electronics was passed, the Company is authorised to issue a maximum of 140,000,000 shares of a single class each with a par value of HK$1.00.
In order to motivate the contribution of certain of our employees and to provide them a direct economic interest in attaining the long-term business objectives our Group, on 8 December 2012, Tonly Electronics, TCLM, Star Force and Run Fu entered into a subscription agreement pursuant to which Tonly Electronics agreed to issue and allot 34,640,000 shares, 9,733,600 shares and 11,426,400 shares to TCLM, Star Force and Run Fu respectively at consideration of HK$90,756,800, HK$25,502,032 and HK$29,937,168. The consideration was arrived at after arm’s length negotiation between the parties to the subscription agreement and on normal commercial terms with reference to the value of the then AV business of the TCLM Group in the sum of approximately HK$131.1 million calculated based on the aggregate audited net asset value of the main operating companies engaged in AV business for the year ended 31 December 2011 less the dividend declared in the year 2012. As at the Latest Practicable Date, all such companies were our Group members.
Since then and up to the Latest Practicable Date, Run Fu is held by two limited partnerships established in the PRC, namely Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited
Partnership) (惠州市廣勝投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) and Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市銀輝宇投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) as to approximately 55.56%
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and 44.44% respectively. Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) is
owned by (i) Mr. Song Yonghong, our executive Director, (ii) Mr. Ren Xuenong, our executive Director,
and (iii) 3 employees of our Group, as to approximately 46.50%, 20.03% and 33.47% respectively.
Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) is owned by Mr.Yu Guanghui,
our executive Director and his wife, as to approximately 99% and 1% respectively. Since then and up to
the Latest Practicable Date, Star Force is held by four limited partnerships established in the PRC, namely
(i) Huizhou Ruiguangjia Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市瑞廣嘉投資合夥企業(有限合夥)); (ii) Huizhou Fenjin Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市奮進投資合夥企業(有限合夥)); (iii) Huizhou Yinze Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited
Partnership) (惠州市銀澤投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) and (iv) Huizhou Tongrui Investment Partnership
Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市通瑞投資合夥企業(有限合夥)), as to approximately 30.52%, 23.73%, 21.89% and 23.86% respectively. There are 171 partners in total of those four limited
partnerships. Among the 171 partners, 168 are the employees of our Group. Each of the remaining 3
partners are the trustee holding the relevant benefits for 1 employee of our Group. None of the partners
and their respective beneficiaries is a connected person of our Group.
Such subscription agreement was properly and legally completed and settled on 28 December 2012
and the effect of which was that Tonly Electronics became owned as to 80% by TCLM, 9.2% by Star
Force and 10.8% by Run Fu. TCLM’s interest in Tonly Electronics was then effectively diluted to 80%.
After the Reorganisation as set out in the section headed “Reorganisation” in this listing document
and as at the Latest Practicable Date, Tonly Electronics was 80% owned by Tonly International.
TCL Tech HK
TCL Tech HK was an indirect subsidiary of our Company and wholly owned by Tonly Electronics.
It was incorporated in Hong Kong as a limited liability company on 11 November 2008 under the
Companies Ordinance, with an authorised share capital of HK$50,000,000.00 divided into 50,000,000
shares of HK$1.00 each, all of which have been issued and fully paid.
TCL Tech HK was acquired by TCLM on 18 December 2008 from a secretarial company at a
nominal consideration of HK$1.00 to be used as an investment holding company. From 18 December
2008 to 17 December 2012, TCL Tech HK was wholly owned by TCLM. On 18 December 2012,
TCLM transferred its entire shareholding in TCL Tech HK to Tonly Electronics for the purpose of the
Restructuring as set out in the sub-section headed “Tonly Electronics” in this section in this listing
document.
After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practicable Date, TCL Tech HK remains an indirect
subsidiary of our Company and wholly owned by Tonly Electronics.
TCL OEM Sales
TCL OEM Sales was an indirect subsidiary of our Company and wholly owned by TCL Tech HK.
It was incorporated in Hong Kong as a limited liability company on 22 October 1999 under the Companies
Ordinance, with an authorised share capital of HK$10,000.00 divided into 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each,
out of which 2 shares have been issued and fully paid.
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TCL OEM Sales was acquired by TCL Electronics (HK) Limited and TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited,
both are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of TCLM, on 21 June 2000 from a secretarial company at an
aggregate nominal consideration of HK$2.00. On 15 May 2002, TCL Electronics (HK) Limited transferred
its entire shareholding in TCL OEM Sales to TCL Overseas Holdings Limited. From 15 May 2002 to
19 December 2012, TCL OEM Sales was wholly owned by TCL Overseas Holdings Limited and TCL
Holdings (BVI) Limited. On 20 December 2012, TCL Overseas Holdings Limited and TCL Holdings
(BVI) Limited transferred their respective entire shareholding in TCL OEM Sales to TCL Tech HK for an
aggregate consideration of HK$15,333,552.12.
TCL OEM Sales principally engages in the business of trading of AV Products (excluding TV sets).
After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practical Date, TCL OEM Sales remains a direct
wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL Tech HK and an indirect subsidiary of our Company.
TCL Technoly Electronics
TCL Technoly Electronics was a wholly-owned foreign enterprise which was established by
TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited in the PRC on 26 January 2000 with an initial registered capital of RMB
16,000,000 and an initial total investment amount of RMB22,850,000. The relevant business licence
was granted to TCL Technoly Electronics on 26 January 2000. According to its business licence, the
scope of business of TCL Technoly Electronics included manufacturing and operating the business of
electrical audio products, hi-fi audio products, home theatre systems, speaker units, laser disc machine,
computer network audio players and sound amplifier etc (60% of products for international sales and
40% for domestic sales). As at 9 March 2000, the paid-up capital of TCL Technoly Electronics amounted
to RMB15,952,500, all of which was contributed by TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited, a wholly owned
subsidiary of TCLM.
The board resolution approving the total investment amount and the registered capital of TCL
Technoly Electronics being increased from RMB22,850,000 to RMB52,850,000 and from RMB
16,000,000 to RMB46,000,000 respectively was passed on 18 April 2000. An approval certificate for
such increase was obtained on 26 April 2000 from the relevant PRC governmental authority and it was
approved by the relevant industry and commerce administrative department on 26 April 2000. As at 10
April 2000, the paid-up capital of TCL Technoly Electronics amounted to RMB45,722,100, all of which
was contributed by TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited.
The board resolution approving the establishment of TCL Tonly Huizhou Shenzhen AV Research
Institute (TCL通力惠州深圳AV研究所) was passed on 18 April 2000 and the establishment of this centre was approved by the relevant industry and commerce administrative department on 2 August 2000.
The scope of business was changed on 5 March 2001 to include manufacturing, selling, researching
and developing electrical audio products, hi-fi audio products, home theatre systems, speaker units, laser
disc machine, computer network audio players and sound amplifier etc (60% of products for international
sales and 40% of products for domestic sales). An approval certificate for such change of scope of
business was obtained on 11 April 2001 from the relevant PRC governmental authority and an updated
business licence was granted to TCL Technoly Electronics on 19 June 2001.
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On 20 May 2004, the board resolution approving TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited to transfer its entire
interest in TCL Technoly Electronics to TCL International Electronics (BVI) Limited was passed, and
such transfer was approved by the relevant industry and commerce administrative department on 21 July
2004.
The scope of business was changed on 23 August 2006 to include manufacturing, selling,
researching and developing electrical audio products, hi-fi audio products, home theatre systems, speaker
units, laser disc machine, computer network audio players, sound amplifier and digital television set-top
boxes etc (60% of products for international sales and 40% of products for domestic sales). An approval
certificate for for such change of scope of business was obtained on 18 September 2006 from the relevant
PRC governmental authority and an updated business licence was granted to TCL Technoly Electronics on
20 November 2006.
The board resolution approving the total investment amount and the registered capital of TCL
Technoly Electronics being increased from RMB52,850,000 to RMB82,850,000 and from RMB
46,000,000 to RMB76,000,000 was passed on 18 March 2008. An approval certificate for such increase
was obtained on 2 April 2008 from the relevant PRC governmental authority and it was registered by the
relevant industry and commerce administrative department on 23 May 2008. As at 24 April 2008, the
paid-up capital of TCL Technoly Electronics amounted to RMB76,000,000, all of which was contributed
by TCL International Electronics (BVI) Limited.
The scope of business was changed on 20 November 2008 to include manufacturing, selling,
researching and developing electrical audio products, hi-fi audio products, home theatre systems, speaker
units, laser disc machine, computer network audio players, sound amplifier, digital television set-top
boxes and satellite television broadcast receiver equipment (the above mentioned products include the
whole machine, SKD components and CKD parts), products be sold internationally and domestically.
An approval certificate for such change of scope of business was obtained on 24 December 2008 from
the relevant PRC governmental authority and an updated business licence was granted to TCL Technoly
Electronics on 6 January 2009.
On 6 November 2009, the board resolution approving the transfer of interest in TCL Technoly
Electronics and the change of scope of business was passed such that TCL International Electronics
(BVI) Limited shall transfer its entire interest in TCL Technoly Electronics to TCL Tech HK and the
scope of business would then include manufacturing, selling, researching and developing electrical
audio products, hi-fi audio products, home theatre systems, speaker units, laser disc machine, computer
network audio players, sound amplifier, digital television set-top boxes and satellite television broadcast
receiver equipment, portable televisions (the above mentioned products include the whole machine,
SKD components and CKD parts), products be sold both internationally and domestically. An approval
certificate for such changes was obtained on 29 January 2010 from the relevant PRC governmental
authority and an updated business licence was granted to TCL Technoly Electronics on 3 March 2010.
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The scope of business was changed on 15 December 2011 to include manufacturing, selling,
researching and developing electrical audio products, hi-fi audio products, home theatre systems, speaker
units, laser disc machine, computer network audio players, sound amplifier, digital television set-top
boxes and satellite television broadcast receiver equipment, portable televisions, digital media players,
mobile phone accessories and plastic injection moulding components of the accessories of the above
products (the above mentioned include the whole machine, SKD components and CKD parts), products
be sold internationally and domestically. An approval certificate for such change of scope of business was
obtained on 29 December 2011 from the relevant PRC governmental authority and an updated business
licence was granted to TCL Technoly Electronics on 4 January 2012.
The scope of business was changed on 28 December 2012 to include researching and developing,
manufacturing and selling of satellite TV broadcasting receivers, digital television set-top boxes, system
equipment and relevant software, information technology equipment (including IPTV, OTT, digital media
box, ADSL etc), audio, visual and related equipment (including laser disc machine, projector, hi-fi audio
products, digital television), low voltage power source and electrical transformer, mobile communication
devises, mobile phone accessories, electrical audio system equipment (including electrical audio products,
headsets and speakers), the software and plastic injection moulding components of the accessories of the
above products (the above mentioned products include whole machine, SKD components, CKD parts),
products be sold domestically and internationally, provision of the installation and testing of electrical
equipment (those of the above which involved specific regulation, qualified operation and permitted
operation are to be operated according to relevant governmental regulations). An approval certificate for
such change of scope of business was obtained on 1 February 2013 from the relevant PRC governmental
authority and an updated business licence was granted to TCL Technoly Electronics on 7 February 2013.
After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practicable Date, TCL Technoly Electronics remains a
direct wholly subsidiary of TCL Tech HK and an indirect subsidiary of our Company.
Xi’an TCL Software
Xi’an TCL Software was a wholly-owned foreign enterprise which was established by TCL Tech
HK in the PRC on 10 May 2012 with a registered capital of US$2,000,000. The relevant business licence
was granted to Xi’an TCL Software on 10 May 2012. According to its business licence, the scope of
business of Xi’an TCL Software included software research, development and trading of electronic
products, the provision of technical support and services in respect of electronic products. As at 8 June
2012, the paid-up capital of Xi’an TCL Software amounted to US$2,000,000, all of which was contributed
by TCL Tech HK. An updated business licence was granted to Xi’an TCL Software on 18 July 2012
reflecting the total investment amount of US$2,000,000.
After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practicable Date, Xi’an TCL Software remains a direct
wholly owned subsidiary of TCL Tech HK and an indirect subsidiary of our Company.
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TCL Audio Video
TCL Audio Video was established in the PRC on 26 October 2005, with an initial registered
capital of RMB100,000,000 and the entire interest of it was held by TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited.
At establishment, the scope of business of TCL Audio Video included researching and developing,
manufacturing and selling CRT color television (including analog and digital television) LCD, PDP, rear
projection television, DVD player (including DVD PLAYER series, DVD RECORDER series, PMP),
home theatre series (the above products include whole machine, SKD components, CKD parts), products
be sold internationally and domestically. The relevant business licence was granted to TCL Audio Video
on 26 October 2005. As at 19 September 2006, the paid-up capital of TCL Audio Video amounted to RMB
25,000,000, all of which was contributed by TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited.
The board resolution approving the registered capital and the total investment amount of TCL
Audio Video being decreased from RMB100,000,000 to RMB25,000,000 and from RMB200,000,000 to
RMB50,000,000 respectively and the scope of business being changed was passed on 20 June 2006. The
scope of business of TCL Audio Video would then include researching and developing, manufacturing and
selling of DVD player (including DVD PLAYER series, DVD RECORDER series, PMP), home theatre
series, digital television set-top box, portable television (the above products include whole machine,
SKD components, CKD parts), products be sold internationally and domestically. An approval certificate
for such decreases and change was obtained on 17 August 2006 from the relevant PRC governmental
authority and an updated business licence was granted to TCL Audio Video on 16 October 2006.
On 6 November 2009, the board resolution approving the transfer of the entire interest in TCL
Audio Video from TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited to TCL Tech HK was passed. An approval certificate for
such changes was obtained on 30 December 2009 from the relevant PRC governmental authority and an
updated business licence was granted to TCL Audio Video on 5 March 2010.
The scope of business was changed on 5 December 2011 to include manufacturing, selling and
researching and developing home theatre series, digital television set-top box, portable television,
electrical audio products, hi-fi audio products, speaker unit, laser disc machine, computer network audio
player, sound amplifier, internet media player, mobile phone accessories and plastic injection moulding
components of the accessories of the above products (the above mentioned products include whole
machine, SKD components, CKD parts and processing business), products be sold internationally and
domestically. An approval certificate for such change of scope of business was obtained on 19 December
2011 from the relevant PRC governmental authority and an updated business licence was granted to TCL
Audio Video on 10 January 2012.
After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practicable Date, TCL Audio Video remains a direct
wholly owned subsidiary of TCL Tech HK and an indirect subsidiary of our Company.
Regency Optics-Electron
In order to achieve vertical integration of our production process, TCL Technoly Electronics
acquired 60% shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron by way of capital contribution in the amount of
RMB30,000,000 which was fully paid on 20 December 2012.
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TCL Technoly Electronics, the then sole shareholders of Regency Optics-Electron being two
individuals, and Regency Optics-Electron entered into a capital contribution agreement on 30 November
2012 pursuant to which TCL Technoly Electronics and the other two shareholders would contribute
RMB30,000,000, RMB13,650,000 and RMB6,350,000 pro rata to their respective ultimate shareholding
in Regency Optics-Electron as their respective contribution to Regency Optics-Electron. The effect of
such capital contribution was that Regency Optics-Electron became owned as to 60% by TCL Technoly
Electronics and 27.3% and 12.7% respectively by the two shareholders. Such two shareholders of
Regency Optics-Electron, save and except for their respective shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron,
are independent of and not connected with any of our Directors or the substantial shareholders of our
Company or any of its subsidiaries and their respective associates. An updated business registration
licence was granted to TCL Technoly Electronics on 25 December 2012.
Regency Optics-Electron was established in the PRC on 2 July 2010. The scope of business of
Regency Optics-Electron includes manufacturing, researching and developing and trading of metal and
plastics, delicate moulding tools, communication equipment, optical boards, optical films, light guide
panels and optical accessories and components; import and export of goods and technologies (no trading
on items prohibited by laws, rules and regulations; trading only upon approval sought for items restricted
by laws, rules and regulations, excluding the operation of shopping malls and warehouses).
Regency Optics-Electron principally engages in the business of mould and plastic components and
parts production. After the acquisition by our Group, part of Regency Optics-Electron’s mould and plastic
components and parts production capacity can be used to satisfy the demand within our Group, while its
remaining production capacity can be used for external sales of which TCLM is one of its customers.
With the acquisition of Regency Optics-Electron, our Group can integrate mould and plastic
components and parts production processes into our upper stream operations. Our Directors believe that
the mould and plastic components and parts business of Regency Optics-Electron can synergise with our
Group’s current operations and enhance our production capabilities and costs effectiveness.
After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practicable Date, Regency Optics-Electron remains a
60% owned subsidiary of TCL Technoly Electronics and an indirect subsidiary of our Company.
Tongli OEM
Tongli OEM was an indirect subsidiary of our Company and wholly owned by TCL OEM sales. It
was incorporated in the State of Delaware, the U.S. on 23 February 2011, with 1,500 authorised shares of
common stock, 10 shares of which were issued to TCL OEM Sales on 23 February 2011. As at the Latest
Practicable Date, its amount of common stock is US$1,000.00.
It principally engages in the business of inventory management and trading of AV Products
(excluding TV sets) in the State of California, the U.S..
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After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practical Date, Tongli OEM remains a direct wholly-
owned subsidiary of TCL OEM Sales and an indirect subsidiary of our Company.
Shenzhen Tongli
Shenzhen Tongli was established in the PRC on 8 February 2012, with an initial registered capital
of RMB10,000,000. At establishment, the scope of business includes the software research, development,
trading and the provision of technical support of electrical sound products, laser disc players, computer
network audio players, sound amplifier, digital television set-top boxes, satellite television broadcasting
receivers, portable television, home theatre systems, hi-fi audio products, car sound system, mini speakers,
speakers and projectors (excluding items prohibited and requiring pre-approvals under laws, rules &
regulations and State Council decisions). As at 19 December 2011, the paid-up capital of Shenzhen Tongli
amounted to RMB10,000,000, all of which was contributed by TCL Audio Video.
After the Reorganisation and as at the Latest Practicable Date, Shenzhen Tongli remains the direct
wholly owned subsidiary of TCL Audio Video and an indirect subsidiary of our Company.
OUR BUSINESS HISTORY
The history of our Group dates back to 2000 when TCLM established TCL Technoly Electronics.
We commenced our DVD Players manufacturing business on an ODM/OEM basis in 2002, and have
since then expanded and diversified our product portfolio progressively to include audio products and
other products such as ABS-s. Our Group originally is part of TCLM Group which is principally engaged
in the research and development, manufacture and sale of a wide range of electronic consumer products
including television sets and AV Products. Through certain restructuring within TCLM Group, our Group
is principally engaged in the ODM of AV Products (excluding TV sets), such as DVD Players, BD
Players, etc. for international esteemed brands.
Our Group milestones since the establishment of TCL Technoly Electronics and up to the Latest
Practicable Date are set out below:
2000 • EstablishmentofTCLTechnolyElectronics
• TCLOEMSalesbecameawhollyownedsubsidiaryofTCLMGroup
2002 • AccreditedISO9001:2008Certification
• Commencement of DVD Player manufacturing business on an ODM/OEM
basis
2004 • AccreditedISO14001:2004Certification
• DeliveryofthefirstbatchofDVDRecorder(刻錄機)
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• Awardedthe2004EnterpriseContributoryAwardforLargeExporterfromthe
People’s Government of Huizhou (惠州市大型出口企業貢獻獎)
2005 • EstablishmentofTCLAudioVideo
• Awardedthe2005Top100ExportEnterpriseAward(2005年度出口百強企業)
from Huizhou External Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau (對外貿易經濟合作局)
• Accredited of theHigh andNewTechnologyEnterpriseCertification (高新技術企業認證) from Guangdong Province
2006 • TCLM Group’s integration of the business resources for DVD Player and
ABS-s and setting up the Home Networking Business Department (TCL家庭網絡事業部)
• AccreditedwithGB/T28001/2001Certification
• AccreditedwithQC080000:2012Certification
2007 • Awarded the 2007 Enterprise FirstMerit Award for Large Exporter from the
People’s Government of Huizhou(惠州市大型出口企業一等獎)
2008 • ProductionanddeliveryofportableDVDPlayer
2009 • ProductionanddeliveryofBDPlayer
• Obtained the Production Permit for the production of ABS-s from the State
Administrative of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the PRC
government
• Mr.YuGuanghui,ourexecutiveDirector,wasawarded“StarofEntrepreneur–
the 2nd Session of the Outstanding Talent Award” (突出貢獻人才獎“創業之星”) by the Huizhou government
• Accredited as a “State Quality Trustworthy Unit”(全國品質信得過單位)by CHC State High Tech Products Quality Monitoring and Advancing Work
Committee(CHC全國高科技品質監督促進工作委員會)
• TCLTechHKbecame the sole shareholder ofTCLTechnolyElectronics and
TCL Audio Video
2010 • ProductionanddeliveryofHTS
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• AwardedAGradeTax-payingEnterprisebytheStateTaxationBureauandthe
Local Taxation Bureau from 2010 to 2013 for four consecutive years
• TCLM Group renamed the TCL Home Networking Business Department as
TCL AV Business Department
2011 • Commencement of the development of overseas vendor managed inventory
business by the establishment of Tongli OEM in the U.S.
• AwardedHuizhouAdvancedCross-borderRMBClearanceWorkingUnit
• Commencementofdevelopmentofthenewaudioproductsbusinessesincluding
hi-fi and docking
• Completionoflayingthefoundationforthenewproductionfacilityinorderto
achieve corporate automation and establish information technology system in
future corporate structure
2012 • EstablishmentofShenzhenTongli
• EstablishmentofXi’anTCLSoftware
• TCLOEMSalesbecameawhollyownedsubsidiaryofourGroup
• TCL Technoly Electronics became the controlling shareholder of Regency
Optics-Electron to achieve vertical integration of mould production and plastic
injection technology into our upper stream production process
• Passed the technical check of “Hu Hu Tong”(戶戶通)by Ningxia Digital Broadcast Satellite Public Service and commencement of the business of “Hu
Hu Tong”(戶戶通)in the area
• AccreditedRegionalAdvancedWorkUnitAward(全區人才工作先進單位)by the People’s Communist Party Huizhou Zhongkai High Tech Park Committee
(中共惠州仲愷高新區委會)
• AccreditedwithISO/TS16949:2009Certification
2013 • Completion of the construction of our new production facility and currently
in the process of moving into our new production facility which has partially
commenced operations
For further particulars on business strategies of our Group, please refer to the section headed
“Business – Business Strategies” in this listing document.
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GENERAL
In contemplation of the Listing, members of our Group have undergone certain restructuring steps whereby a coherent corporate structure of our Group has been established which is suitable for listing on the Main Board. The Reorganisation involved the following steps:
(1) Incorporation of our Company;
(2) Incorporation of Tonly International;
(3) Acquisition of 80% interest in Tonly Electronics from TCLM by Tonly International;
(4) Acquisition of interest in Tonly International by our Company from TCLM; and
(5) the Distribution.
CORPORATE STRUCTURE PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF STEP 3 AND STEP 4 OF THE REORGANISATION
Set out below is the shareholding structure of TCLM Group (in shades) after completing step 1 and step 2 of the Reorganisation and immediately prior to the completion of step 3 and step 4 of the Reorganisation:
TCL Corporation(PRC)
TCLM(Cayman Islands)
Xi’an TCLSoftware
(PRC)
TCL OEMSales(HK)
TCL TechnolyElectronics
(PRC)
TCLAudio Video
(PRC)
Tongli OEM(US)
RegencyOptics-Electron(PRC) (note 4)
Shenzhen Tongli(PRC)
TCL Tech HK(HK)
Tonly Electronics(BVI)
Other membersof TCLM Group
(including our Company and Tonly International)
Connected person(note 1)
Run Fu(BVI)
T.C.L. Industries(HK)
Public
61.31% 38.65% 0.04%
100%
100% 100%
100%
80%
100% 100%
100%60%100%
9.2%
100%
10.8%
100%
Four limited partnerships (PRC)
(note 2)
Two limited partnerships (PRC)
(note 3)
Star Force (BVI)
Notes:
1. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. Leong Yue Wing, our non-executive Director, holds 494,672 shares in TCLM, representing approximately 0.04% of the issued share capital of TCLM.
2. At as the Latest Practicable Date, Star Force is held by four limited partnerships established in the PRC, namely (i) Huizhou Ruiguangjia Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市瑞廣嘉投資合夥企業(有限合夥)); (ii) Huizhou Fenjin Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市奮進投資合夥企業(有限合夥)); (iii) Huizhou Yinze Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市銀澤投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) and (iv) Huizhou Tongrui Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市通瑞投資合夥企業(有限合夥)), as to approximately 30.52%, 23.73%, 21.89% and 23.86% respectively. There are 171 partners in total of those four limited partnerships. Among the 171 partners, 168 are the employees of our Group. Each of the remaining 3 partners are the trustee holding the relevant benefits for 1 employee of our Group. None of the partners and their respective beneficiaries is connected persons of our Group.
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3. At as the Latest Practicable Date, Run Fu is held by two limited partnerships established in the PRC, namely Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市廣勝投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) and Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市銀輝宇投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) as to approximately 55.56% and 44.44% respectively. Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) is owned by (i) Mr. Song Yonghong, our executive Director, (ii) Mr. Ren Xuenong, our executive Director, and (iii) 3 employees of our Group, as to approximately 46.50%, 20.03% and 33.47% respectively. Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) is owned by Mr. Yu Guanghui, our executive Director and his wife, as to approximately 99% and 1% respectively.
4. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the other 40% of the shareholding of Regency Optics-Electron were held by two other shareholders being two individuals as to 27.3% and 12.7%. Such two shareholders, save and except for their respective shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron, are independent of and not connected with any of our Directors or our substantial shareholders of our Company or any of its subsidiaries and their respective associates.
DETAILS OF THE REORGANISATION
1. Incorporation of the Company
On 8 February 2013, our Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands under the
Companies Law as an exempted company with an authorised share capital of US$50,000.00 divided
into 50,000 shares of US$1.00 each, of which one share was issued and allotted fully paid by our
Company to Mapcal Limited on 8 February 2013. The said one fully paid share was transferred to
TCLM on the same day.
By completion of this process, we became a wholly owned subsidiary of TCLM.
2. Incorporation of Tonly International
On 15 February 2013, Tonly International was incorporated in the BVI and authorised to
issue a maximum of 50,000 shares of a single class each with a par value of US$1.00 each, of
which 1 share was subscribed at par by us.
By completion of this process, Tonly International became a wholly owned subsidiary of our
Company.
3. Acquisition of 80% interest in Tonly Electronics from TCLM by Tonly International
On 10 July 2013, TCLM transferred 84,640,000 shares in Tonly Electronics (representing
80% total issued share capital thereof) to Tonly International in consideration and in exchange for
which an aggregate number of 99 shares in Tonly International were issued and allotted, credited as
fully paid to TCLM.
By completion of this process, (i) Tonly Electronics became a 80% owned subsidiary of
Tonly International; and (ii) the shareholding in Tonly International was 99% and 1% directly held
by TCLM and us.
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4. Acquisition of interest in Tonly International by our Company from TCLM
On 10 July 2013, TCLM transferred 99 shares in Tonly International to us, as consideration
for such acquisition, our Company shall issue and allot to TCLM such number of Shares which
equals to one tenth of TCLM Shares in issue as at the close of business on Distribution Record
Date (rounding down any fraction to the nearest whole unit and fractional entitlements will
not be allotted to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders but will be aggregated and sold and the
sale proceeds after deduction of related expenses will be retained by and for the benefit of our
Company). Based on the issued share capital of TCLM as at the Latest Practicable Date, a total of
133,109,811 Shares were issued and allotted to TCLM on 10 July 2013, the balance (if any) will be
issued and allotted to TCLM on Distribution Record Date.
By completion of this process, Tonly International became our wholly owned subsidiary.
5. The Distribution
On 15 July 2013, the board of directors of TCLM declared a conditional special interim
dividend to the TCLM Shareholders. which will effectively distribute the entire issued share
capital of our Company as at the Distribution Record Date. The Distribution is subject to TCLM
Shareholders’ approval as required under article 152 of the articles of association of TCLM. It was
resolved that the Distribution will be satisfied by way of distribution in specie of such number of
Shares to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders in proportion of 1 Share for every 10 TCLM Shares
held by them as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date. The TCLM Excluded
Shareholders (if any) will receive cash payment (after deducting expenses) which equal to the
net proceeds of the sale by TCLM (if such proceeds shall exceed HK$100.00) on their behalf of
our Shares to which the TCLM Excluded Shareholders would otherwise be entitled to receive. In
either case, the Distribution will be satisfied on the terms and conditions contained in this listing
document.
Based on the total number of TCLM Shares in issue as at the close of business on
Distribution Record Date, 1 Share or the equivalent cash payment (after deducting expenses) will
be distributed for every 10 TCLM Shares held by the TCLM Shareholders on the Distribution
Record Date. Our Company has appointed Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd as our agent in
providing matching service to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders to facilitate the disposal of any
Shares which the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders may receive in odd lots. For details, please refer
to the announcement dated 17 July 2013 made by TCLM.
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CORPORATE STRUCTURE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF STEP 3 AND STEP 4 OF THE REORGANISATION
Set out below is the shareholding structure of our Group (in shades) immediately after the completion of step 3 and step 4 of the Reorganisation and prior to the Distribution and the Listing:
TCL Corporation(PRC)
TCLM(Cayman Islands)
Other membersof TCLM Group
Xi’an TCLSoftware
(PRC)
TCL OEMSales(HK)
TCL TechnolyElectronics
(PRC)
TCLAudio Video
(PRC)
Tongli OEM(US)
RegencyOptics-Electron(PRC) (note 4)
Shenzhen Tongli(PRC)
TCL Tech HK(HK)
Tonly Electronics(BVI)
Our Company(Cayman Islands)
Tonly International(BVI)
Star Force (BVI)
Four limited partnerships (PRC)
(note 2)
Run Fu(BVI)
Two limited partnerships (PRC)
(note 3)
T.C.L. Industries(HK)
Connected person (note 1)Public
61.31% 38.65%
100%
0.04%
100%
100% 100%
100%
80%
100%
100% 100%
100%60%100%
9.2%
100%
10.8%
100%
Notes:
1. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. Leong Yue Wing, our non-executive Director, holds 494,672 shares in TCLM, representing approximately 0.04% of the issued share capital of TCLM.
2. At as the Latest Practicable Date, Star Force is held by four limited partnerships established in the PRC, namely (i) Huizhou Ruiguangjia Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市瑞廣嘉投資合夥企業(有限合夥)); (ii) Huizhou Fenjin Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市奮進投資合夥企業(有限合夥)); (iii) Huizhou Yinze Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市銀澤投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) and (iv) Huizhou Tongrui Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市通瑞投資合夥企業(有限合夥)), as to approximately 30.52%, 23.73%, 21.89% and 23.86% respectively. There are 171 partners in total of those four limited partnerships. Among the 171 partners, 168 are the employees of our Group. Each of the remaining 3 partners are the trustee holding the relevant benefits for 1 employee of our Group. None of the partners and their respective beneficiaries is connected persons of our Group.
3. At as the Latest Practicable Date, Run Fu is held by two limited partnerships established in the PRC, namely Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市廣勝投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) and Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市銀輝宇投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) as to approximately 55.56% and 44.44% respectively. Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) is owned by (i) Mr. Song Yonghong, our executive Director, (ii) Mr. Ren Xuenong, our executive Director, and (iii) 3 employees of our Group, as to approximately 46.50%, 20.03% and 33.47% respectively. Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) is owned by Mr. Yu Guanghui, our executive Director and his wife, as to approximately 99% and 1% respectively.
4. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the other 40% of the shareholding of Regency Optics-Electron were held by two other shareholders being two individuals as to 27.3% and 12.7%. Such two shareholders, save and except for their respective shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron, are independent of and not connected with any of our Directors or our substantial shareholders of our Company or any of its subsidiaries and their respective associates.
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CORPORATE STRUCTURE AFTER THE REORGANISATION AND THE LISTING
Set out below is the expected shareholding structure of our Group (in shades) immediately after the Reorganisation and the Listing:
TCL Corporation(PRC)
T.C.L. Industries(HK)
TCLM(Cayman Islands)
Other membersof TCLM Group
PublicConnected person
(note 1 and 2)
61.31%(note 1)
38.65% (note 1) 0.04%
100%
Xi’an TCLSoftware
(PRC)
TCL OEMSales(HK)
TCL TechnolyElectronics
(PRC)
TCLAudio Video
(PRC)
Star Force(BVI)
Four limited partnerships (PRC)
(note 3)
Run Fu(BVI)
Two limited partnerships (PRC)
(note 4)
Tongli OEM(US)
RegencyOptics-Electron(PRC) (note 5)
Shenzhen Tongli(PRC)
TCL Tech HK(HK)
Tonly International(BVI)
Tonly Electronics(BVI)
Our Company(Cayman Islands)
100% 100%100% 100%
100%60%100%
9.2%
100%
10.8%
100%100%
100%
80%
Notes:
1. The percentages are calculated based on the issued share capital of TCLM and its respective shareholdings as at the Latest Practicable Date and assuming they will remain unchanged immediately after the Reorganisation and the Listing.
2. Immediately after the Reorganisation and the Listing, Mr. Leong Yue Wing, our non-executive Director, who holds 494,672 TCLM Shares, will hold 49,467 Shares pursuant to the Distribution, representing approximately 0.04% of the issued share capital of TCLM and our Company.
3. As at the Latest Practicable Date and immediately after the Reorganisation and the Listing, assuming no changes in the shareholdings of TCLM and of our Directors in TCLM Group after the Latest Practicable Date, Star Force remains and will remain to be held by four limited partnerships established in the PRC, namely (i) Huizhou Ruiguangjia Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市瑞廣嘉投資合夥企業(有限合夥)); (ii) Huizhou Fenjin Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市奮進投資合夥企業(有限合夥)); (iii) Huizhou Yinze Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市銀澤投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) and (iv) Huizhou Tongrui Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市通瑞投資合夥企業(有限合夥)), as to approximately 30.52%, 23.73%, 21.89% and 23.86% respectively. There are 171 partners in total of those four limited partnerships. Among the 171 partners, 168 are the employees of our Group. Each of the remaining 3 partners are the trustee holding the relevant benefits for 1 employee of our Group. None of the partners and their respective beneficiaries is connected persons of our Group.
4. As at the Latest Practicable Date and immediately after the Reorganisation and the Listing, assuming no changes in the shareholdings of TCLM Group and of our Directors in TCLM Group after the Latest Practicable Date, Run Fu remains and will remain to be held by two limited partnerships established in the PRC, namely Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市廣勝投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) and Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市銀輝宇投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) as to approximately 55.56% and 44.44% respectively. Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) is owned is owned by (i) Mr. Song Yonghong, our executive Director, (ii) Mr. Ren Xuenong, our executive Director, and (iii) 3 employees of our Group, as to approximately 46.50%, 20.03% and 33.47% respectively. Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) is owned by Mr. Yu Guanghui, our executive Director and his wife, as to approximately 99% and 1% respectively.
5. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the other 40% of the shareholding of Regency Optics-Electron were held by two other shareholders being two individuals as to 27.3% and 12.7%. Such two shareholders, save and except for their respective shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron, are independent of and not connected with any of our Directors or our substantial shareholders of our Company or any of its subsidiaries and their respective associates.
The principal business of each of our Group member are set out in Appendix V of this listing document under the heading “Further information about our interest in the Group’s members”.
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THE DISTRIBUTION
On 15 July 2013, the board of directors of TCLM declared a conditional special interim dividend to the TCLM Shareholders which will effectively distribute the entire issued share capital of our Company as at the Distribution Record Date. The Distribution is subject to the TCLM Shareholders’ approval as required under article 152 of the articles of association of TCLM. Pursuant to the Distribution, each TCLM Qualifying Shareholder or TCLM Excluded Shareholder will be entitled to 1 Share or equivalent cash payment (after deducting expenses) (as appropriate) for every 10 TCLM Shares held as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date. Based on the issued share capital of TCLM as at the Latest Practicable Date and assuming it will remain unchanged on the Distribution Record Date, a total of 133,109,811 Shares representing the entire issued share capital of our Company in issue will be distributed. Our Company has appointed Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd as our agent in providing matching service to TCLM Qualifying Shareholders to facilitate the disposal of any Shares which TCLM Qualifying Shareholders may receive in odd lots. For details, please refer to the announcement dated 17 July 2013 made by TCLM.
If there are any TCLM Overseas Shareholders at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date, the directors of TCLM will make enquiries, based on legal opinions provided by legal advisers if the directors of TCLM consider it necessary, as to whether the transfer of our Shares to the TCLM Overseas Shareholders may contravene the applicable securities legislation of the relevant overseas places or the requirements of the relevant regulatory body or stock exchange. If, after making such enquiry, the directors of TCLM are of the opinion that it would be necessary or expedient, on account of either the legal restrictions under the laws of the relevant place or any requirement of the relevant regulatory body or stock exchange in that place, not to transfer our Shares to such TCLM Overseas Shareholders, the TCLM Excluded Shareholders (if any) will be entitled to the Distribution but will not receive our Shares. Instead, they will receive a cash amount which equals to the net proceeds of the sale by TCLM (if such proceeds shall exceed HK$100.00) on their behalf of our Shares to which they would otherwise be entitled pursuant to the Distribution after dealings in our Shares commence on the Stock Exchange at the prevailing market price. The net proceeds of such sale will be paid to the relevant TCLM Excluded Shareholders in Hong Kong dollars. Cheques for such net proceeds are expected to be despatched within approximately two weeks following the commencement of dealings in our Shares on the Main Board. As at the Latest Practicable Date, there was no TCLM Overseas Shareholder.
Neither the Distribution nor the Spin-Off involves any offering of new Shares or any other securities and no new proceeds will be raised.
The Spin-off is conditional upon:
(a) the Stock Exchange approving the Spin-Off;
(b) the approval of the Non-Competition Arrangements by TCLM Shareholders at the EGM;
(c) the approval of the Distribution by TCLM Shareholders at the EGM; and
(d) the Listing Committee granting listing of, and permission to deal in, our Shares in issue as at the Distribution Record Date on the Main Board.
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The share certificates of our Shares are expected to be despatched to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders on Tuesday, 13 August 2013. One share certificate of our Shares will be issued to each TCLM Qualifying Shareholder for their entitlement to our Shares, save for share certificates to be issued to HKSCC Nominees Limited, which may be in such denominations as requested by them. In the event the Spin-off does not become unconditional on Tuesday, 13 August 2013, the share certificates of our Shares may not be despatched on Tuesday, 13 August 2013 and dealings in our Shares on the Stock Exchange may not commence on Wednesday, 14 August 2013. In such event, we will make an announcement of the above and, if necessary, of a revised timetable.
The TCLM Qualifying Shareholders who hold TCLM Shares through CCASS Clearing Participants or CCASS Custodian Participants will receive our Shares through their respective brokers or custodians who are CCASS Clearing Participants or CCASS Custodian Participants.
REASONS FOR THE SPIN-OFF
TCLM has concluded that the Group’s business has grown to a scale which merits a separate listing and that such listing will be beneficial to the Group for the following reasons:
(a) TCLM and the Company, operating in different business segments, are believed to have different growth paths and different business strategies. By delineating clearly between TCLM’s branded products and our ODM/OEM products, the Spin-off will allow separate platforms for the businesses of the two groups, while ensuring to the extent possible that potential negative effects cast on the amount of orders given by our clients’ group to us, as a result of the potential conflict due to the fact that the Company is currently merely a subsidiary of the TCLM, are avoided;
(b) the Spin-off will create two groups of companies and will offer investors with an opportunity to participate in the future development of both the TCLM Group as well as us and flexibility to invest in both or either of the groups;
(c) the Spin-off will enable the management of TCLM to continue to focus on building the core businesses of the TCLM Group, thereby enhancing the decision-making process and its responsiveness to market changes;
(d) the Spin-off will provide a mechanism to attract and motivate our management to be directly in charge of our operating and financial performance on a standalone basis;
(e) the Spin-off will provide separate fund-raising platforms for the TCLM Group and for us with respect to their respective operations and future expansion, which will in particular boost our smooth transformation towards a dedicated company for its business, and
(f) investors will be provided with more details of our results of operations and can better analyse a more tightly focused company where risk issues are isolated, identified and understood.
TCL Corporation will continue to be the ultimate Controlling Shareholder of both TCLM and us and will enjoy the benefits from the development of both companies through the creation or unlocking of shareholder value. In light of the above, each of TCLM and us considers the Spin-off to be in the interests of our respective shareholders as a whole.
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OVERVIEW
We are a vertically integrated manufacturing services provider in the AV Products industry, and
principally engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of AV Products (excluding
TV sets) for third parties’ brands on an ODM basis. Our products generally fall into three categories,
namely (i) video products, mainly DVD Players, BD Players and Media Boxes; (ii) audio products, mainly
HTS, Micro & Mini, Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers; and (iii) other products, mainly ABS-s
and components. During the Track Record Period, the Group only conducted a small amount of AV
Products business on an OEM basis in 2010.
We commenced our DVD Players manufacturing business on an ODM/OEM basis in 2002,
and have since then expanded and diversified our product portfolio progressively to include audio
products and other products such as ABS-s. Among our products, the sales of DVD Players accounted
for approximately 66.0%, 64.2%, 34.4% and 25.1% of our turnover for each of the three years ended
31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. However, in view of the shrinking
global market demand for DVD Players in recent years according to Euromonitor, we expect that our
future growth will mainly be driven by the further increase of our market share of the traditional AV
Products (such as BD Players, HTS and Micro & Mini, excluding TV sets), our expansion into the
growing new audio products sector and our continued development in the ABS-s market in China. For
the three years ended 31 December 2012, the turnover of our video products represented a CAGR of
approximately -15.0%, while the turnover of our audio products and other products represented a CAGR
of approximately 92.2% and 34.3%, respectively. Set out below are our main product categories:
Video
products
DVD Players BD Players Media Boxes
Audio
products
Traditional
audio
products
HTS Micro & Mini
New audio
products
Soundbars Dockings Wireless Speakers
Other
products
ABS-s Components
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The following table, which is based on our Company’s unaudited management records, sets out the
breakdown of our turnover by product category and the respective CAGRs for the periods indicated:
2010- Three months ended Year ended 31 December 2012 31 March
2010 2011 2012 CAGR 2012 2013 (unaudited)
% to total % to total % to total % to total % to total
HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover % HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover
Video products 3,312,275 88.0 3,625,725 88.4 2,393,832 65.5 (15.0) 564,361 70.2 394,975 44.1– DVD Players 2,482,718 66.0 2,632,772 64.2 1,257,652 34.4 (28.8) 320,397 39.8 225,011 25.1
– BD Players 829,557 22.0 968,646 23.6 1,122,765 30.7 16.3 241,290 30.0 164,830 18.4
– Media Boxes – 0.0 24,307 0.6 13,415 0.4 N/A(1) 2,674 0.4 5,134 0.6
Audio products 236,157 6.3 451,058 11.0 872,619 23.9 92.2 126,102 15.7 223,418 25.0– Traditional(2) 236,157 6.3 443,858 10.8 690,771 18.9 71.0 116,884 14.5 170,009 19.0
– New(3) – 0.0 7,200 0.2 181,848 5.0 N/A(1) 9,218 1.2 53,409 6.0
Other products 214,217 5.7 22,671 0.6 386,620 10.6 34.3 113,055 14.1 276,256 30.9– ABS-s 197,512 5.2 2,580 0.1 366,431 10.0 36.2 108,380 13.5 247,908 27.7
– Components 16,705 0.5 20,091 0.5 20,189 0.6 9.9 4,675 0.6 28,348 3.2
Total 3,762,649 100.0 4,099,454 100.0 3,653,071 100.0 (1.5) 803,518 100.0 894,649 100.0
Notes:(1) The CAGR is not available as no revenue was recorded for Media Boxes and new audio products in 2010.(2) Mainly HTS and Micro & Mini.(3) Mainly Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers.
With our track record of providing high-quality ODM products and our accumulated know-how,
we have established a solid customer base. Our customers for AV Products own well-known international
brands, including Philips, LG and Toshiba etc., and our customers for ABS-s products include SARFT
and a number of PARFTs. We believe that, during our long-term cooperation with these globally well-
known brands and government agencies, we have enhanced our product knowledge, obtained latest market
trends and first-hand industry information, and improved our technological and production capabilities in
response to their stringent requirements, which in turn, enabled us to maintain competitiveness.
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The following table sets out the breakdown of our turnover by locations of our customers and the respective CAGRs for the periods indicated:
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March
2010- 2010 2011 2012 2012 2012 2013 CAGR (unaudited) % to total % to total % to total % to total % to total
HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover % HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover
Japan 1,450,605 38.6 1,971,474 48.1 1,456,442 39.9 0.2 262,637 32.7 162,631 18.2
Europe 1,487,862 39.5 1,495,097 36.5 1,172,152 32.1 (11.2) 289,550 36.0 318,851 35.6
The PRC 221,752 5.9 12,122 0.3 380,185 10.4 30.9 130,498 16.2 302,739 33.8
United States 83,371 2.2 160,044 3.9 353,101 9.7 105.8 49,119 6.1 61,461 6.9
Korea 492,523 13.1 456,380 11.1 285,869 7.8 (23.8) 66,218 8.3 42,507 4.8
Others 26,536 0.7 4,337 0.1 5,322 0.1 (55.2) 5,496 0.7 6,460 0.7
3,762,649 100.0 4,099,454 100.0 3,653,071 100.0 (1.5) 803,518 100.0 894,649 100.0
Our customers designate the distribution of our products to their ultimate customers globally, with the major shipping destinations being Europe, Asia Pacific (excluding the PRC), Latin America and North America.
Our principal business model is to fulfill production orders for AV Products on an ODM basis for well-known brands in the global AV consumer products industry, which will be our business focus in the foreseeable future. Along the industry value chain, our current value range mainly covers the product design, design and manufacturing of certain components and parts as well as product processing and assembly.
Upstream
Semiconductors Optical pickups
Key electroniccomponents
manufacturing
Midstream
Our business scope*
Product and innovative design
Electronic hardware development
Application software
development Mechanical parts
development
Product design
Plastic parts Electroacoustic
parts Remote
controllers Loader
mechanism
Components and parts manufacturing
SMT PCB assembly Final assembly
Processing andassembly
Sales and distribution
Downstream
After-sales service
* The capabilities and services in the category of “Product design” are provided in our ODM business and are not included in our OEM business.
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As at the Latest Practicable Date, our production facilities for AV Products (excluding TV sets)
were located in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, with a total gross floor area of approximately
64,497 sq.m.. Our production base for AV Products (excluding TV sets) has five workshops, comprising
nine SMT production lines, three PCB assembly lines and final assembly workshops. Through years
of cooperation with well-known international brands, we have improved the production efficiency
and manufacturing quality in respect of our AV Products, and our production expertise has met the
international quality standards and customers’ requirements. In addition, through the acquisition of a
controlling equity interest in Regency Optics-Electron in December 2012, we have achieved vertical
integration of production of selected components and parts to reinforce our production capability.
As of 31 March 2013, our designed production capacity for final products reached approximately
4.0 million units. To support our future business development, our new production facility for AV
Products (excluding TV sets) located in Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City, with an annual designed
capacity of approximately 17 million units of final products and 18 million units of speakers. We are
in the process of moving into the new production facility which has partially commenced operations.
Substantially all of the equipment and machineries at our existing production facility for AV Products will
be relocated, upon which such production facility will be closed.
COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS
We believe that our market position and our potential for further growth are attributable to the
following competitive strengths:
Solid international and domestic customer base
We have a solid customer base, comprising well-known brand owners, including Philips, LG and
Toshiba etc. Over the years, we have been continuously developing new customers while retaining our
major existing customers. We uphold the ideals of win-win and mutually-accompanied growth, and have
established long-term cooperative relationships with our customers. We have adopted the key account
management model, joint product development and management model and quality assurance management
model to ensure closer cooperation and communication with our customers, by which we design products
together with our customers and provide them with more accurate, seamless and value-added products
and services that cater to their needs. We have established long-term relationships with our five largest
customers for the three months ended 31 March 2013, for a cooperation period ranging from one to twelve
years.
Our solid relationship with our major customers is underpinned by our strong sales team. As at
the 31 March 2013, our sales team comprised approximately 61 members, including Japanese and South
Korean personnel who possessed rich international marketing experience. To better serve our customers,
we have a designated team serving each customer that consists of sales, research and development,
procurement, supply chain, manufacturing and quality control personnel.
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In addition, we hold a licence issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for
the production of ABS-s products, which is valid and effective until May 2014 and can be renewed. As at
the Latest Practicable Date, we were one of the companies qualified to carry out ABS-s business in China.
We have established business relationships for ABS-s business with SARFT and a number of PARFTs.
Dedication to research and development and product innovation
We emphasize product innovation and actively invest in research and development. Our research
and development expenditure increased year by year, amounting to approximately 1.9%, 2.2%, 4.3%
and 4.7% of our turnover for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months
ended 31 March 2013, respectively. As of 31 March 2013, our research and development team included
388 staff in Huizhou, 60 staff in Shenzhen and 77 staff in Xi’an, totalling 525 members. Our research
and development team in Huizhou is principally responsible for the development of customized products
and new product introduction, and we established an electroacoustic products development team in 2012
comprising approximately 60 members, including senior experts from Japan. Our team in Shenzhen is
principally responsible for the planning and preliminary development for future technology and platforms.
To support our expansion into multimedia internet applications, we established a team in Xi’an in 2012
with priority on software development.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our applications for registration of 160 patents (including 49
inventions, 98 utility models and 13 designs patents) had been accepted, with 73 patents (including 5
inventions, 62 utility models and 6 design patents) having been registered in China. In 2012, the total
number of projects we have completed included 16 research projects, 4 software development projects and
59 customised product series comprising 519 products.
We have accumulated technology over the years in demodulation and decoding of digital audio
and video, laser servo control, large-power power supply, a full range of digital amplifiers, wireless
technology, DSP audio processing, streaming media network applications and electroacoustic technology,
which helps us provide comprehensive product development services for international and domestic
customers.
We have established a research and development management system based on the concept of
IPD in line with customers’ requirements, to enhance our ability to actively and closely cooperate with
our customers and to develop products that meet specific requirements within a relatively short period of
time. For example, soon after the introduction of a particular smartphone model by a well-known brand
to the consumer market in September 2012, we commenced the design and development of our Docking
products compatible for use by this smartphone model, and such docking products were delivered in early
November 2012, which were one of the earliest peripheral products for this smartphone model introduced
to the consumer market.
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Adoption of advanced production technology to achieve vertical integration of production capabilities
We have implemented vertical integration, adopted flexible production method, made use of
overseas supply chain and established a quality assurance system in line with international standards to
monitor our product quality, production process and costs.
Our vertical integration enables us to offer a wide range of services covering product design, design
and manufacturing of certain components and parts, and product assembly. For example, we could provide
relevant product design solutions and services, as well as manufacture certain electroacoustic parts, loader
mechanism, remote controllers and plastic parts. Among them, we acquired the production capability for
plastic parts through our acquisition of a controlling equity interest in Regency Optics-Electron in 2012.
We believe that our vertical integration capabilities allow us to achieve synergy and benefit from lower
production costs and better control over product quality.
We have implemented flexible cell lines for manufacturing, which improve our production
efficiency and flexibility. It effectively reduces the average number of workers on each production line,
while the line’s production capacity remains the same. The production processes along the manufacturing
cell line can be adjusted to manufacture different products and in varying sizes of product orders in a most
efficient manner. Moreover, flexible cell line requires less time to switch production objective from one
product to another and from one order size to another than the traditional production line. In addition,
we have adopted advanced production technique throughout the production process, which enhances our
production efficiency and capacity.
In order to better control costs in the delivery of our products around the world, we have
established cooperative relationships with overseas manufacturers whereby we provide components and
parts for them to assemble locally. In addition, we provide technical and service support to factories of
other suppliers of our customers around the world.
We have established a quality control system in line with international standards, and have been
accredited with the certification of five major systems, namely, ISO9001, ISO14001, TS16949, QC080000
and OHSAS18001, as well as the recognition from our customers (such as GP certification). We are
reviewed and examined multiple times by our customers and third parties annually, which drive us to
continuously to improve our product quality.
Professional, stable and experienced management team
We have been supplying AV Products (excluding TV sets) to major international well-known
brands for more than a decade under the leadership of our experienced management team. Our executive
Directors and senior management have been engaged in the consumer electronics industry for an average
of about 15 years, with extensive knowledge and experience in business management.
Mr. Yu Guanghui, an executive Director and our chief executive officer, has accumulated nearly
20 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry, and has engaged in and presided over a
number of significant cooperations between our company and well-known international brands. During the
Company’s development, Mr. Yu established ODM business and led us to secure well-known international
companies as our partners, meet customers’ needs through continuous improvement of products creation
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chain, products quality chain and vertically integrated products supply chain. We believe that our
management team possesses in-depth knowledge critical to our success and is capable of seizing market
opportunities, formulating sound business strategies, assessing and managing risks, implementing
management and production schemes and increasing our overall profit to maximize our shareholder value.
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Our business focus is shifting from traditional DVD and BD Players to a diversified product
protfolio that includes Media Boxes, audio products and ABS-s. Our objective is to become a leading
ODM provider in the international AV Products market. To achieve this, we plan to implement the
following strategies:
Expand the cooperation with our existing customers and expand our customer base
We intend to expand cooperation with our existing customers, many of whom are leaders in the
global AV Products markets. With our ODM experience and in line with the customers’ product strategy,
we will actively design products together with our customers and further jointly expand our current AV
Products (excluding TV sets) to the next-generation internet-based products such as Media Boxes, so as to
increase the variety of our products to be supplied to our customers.
For other business, we plan to actively participate in the tender of SARFT and PARFTs to capture
opportunities arising from the domestic market for ABS-s in the next three years and increase our sales in
China. At the same time, we will actively develop ODM business for the production of similar products
for international well-known brands.
Optimise production capacity allocation and enhance production efficiency to increase profitability
We plan to optimise our manufacturing technology and production capacity allocation, in order
to satisfy our customers’ needs for product diversification with higher efficiency and better quality. In
particular, we plan to:
• Vertical integration: improve our production technology and capacity for key products
such as remote controllers and loader mechanism, and expand our speaker production and
injection molding capacity, through a series of measures such as optimization of production
process and increasing the proportion of injection moulding for internal use, in order to
reduce costs and better control our product quality.
• Flexible production: increase our production flexibility to enhance production efficiency,
by raising the proportion of flexible production cell lines to total production lines.
• Application of self-developed automation devices: continue to develop automatic
equipment and increase their applications in order to further save labor costs.
• Integrated logistics: through designing the logistics layout of our new plant, improve and
optimize integrated logistics management to reduce wastage.
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In 2011, we commenced the construction of our new production facility in Zhongkai Hi-tech Zone,
Huizhou City, with a gross floor area of approximately 78,000 sq.m. We expect to complete the relocation
of our AV production activities to our new production facility in the second half of 2013, where we will
adopt more advanced production technology and improved logistics layout, and will be equipped with
the new silent room, laboratory and DQA laboratory that are in line with international standards. The
production capacity of our new production facility is expected to reach approximately 17 million units
of final products and 18 million units of speakers for the year ended 31 December 2013. As at the Latest
Practicable Date, we had completed the construction and renovation and equipment fitting of our new
production facility and had partially commenced operations in such facility.
Continue to focus on product and technology development and product transformation
In the fast-changing consumer electronics market, in order to pro-actively meet customers’
requirements, we plan to take the initiative in new products innovation which reflects the market trend
(such as Wireless Speakers) by enhancing our insight in consumers and technology pre-research, in an
effort to continuously provide higher value-added ODM solutions.
• Video products: in view of the trend of three-networks convergence, we plan to expand
our product portfolio to include internet streaming media-based video products through the
enhancement of our software capacity and user experience.
• Audio products: we plan to continue to increase our investments in the research and
development of electroacoustic, wireless transmission, network applications and new
mechanical parts, to develop Soundbar products supporting smart television sets and
Docking/Wireless Speaker products supporting smartphones, thereby enriching our product
mix.
• Other business: we will further invest in the research of digital satellite signals technology,
and actively seek for the ABS-s business in China and the DVB-s (Digital Video
Broadcasting – Satellite) business internationally.
Build strong management and operational teams
We plan to continue to strengthen our management and operational teams to better support our
business development. We plan to attract, develop and retain experienced management personnel and
experts in the field of AV technology, continue to maintain and improve our competitive remuneration
package, optimize the allocation of our human resources, and provide better services for well-known
brand customers in the world as an AV ODM service provider. In addition, we will continue to improve
staff training programs, comprehensive job qualification system and further learning programs, in order to
help to achieve our development goals.
OUR PRODUCTS
Our products generally fall into three categories, namely (i) video products, mainly DVD Players,
BD Players and Media Boxes; (ii) audio products, mainly HTS, Micro & Mini, Soundbars, Dockings and
Wireless Speakers; and (iii) other products, mainly ABS-s and components.
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Video Products
We have been engaging in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of video
products for over a decade, during which we have gradually expanded our customer base, and have
established the leading position in the DVD Players market. Along with the development of display
technology from standard definition to high definition, we have began the development of BD Players
platform and its related technologies since early 2008, and secured business opportunities from our
customers. According to Euromonitor, the production volume of DVD Players and BD Players in the PRC
accounted for approximately 88.9% of the global market in 2012, and we were the largest manufacturer in
the PRC in terms of production volume, with a market share of approximately 8.1% in that year.
Our video products comprise mainly DVD Players, BD Players and Media Boxes. The following
table, which is based on our Company’s unaudited management records, sets out further information on
the sales of our video products for the periods indicated:
Year ended 31 December 2010-2012 Three months ended 31 March Two months ended 31 May
2010 2011 2012 CAGR 2012 (unaudited) 2013 2013 (unaudited) Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit % % % ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit
DVD Players 14,590 2,482,718 170 17,108 2,632,772 154 9,523 1,257,652 132 (19.2) (28.8) (11.9) 2,281 320,397 140 1,825 225,011 123 1,650 205,054 124BD Players 1,397 829,557 594 1,965 968,646 493 2,726 1,122,765 412 39.7 16.3 (16.7) 613 241,290 394 428 164,830 385 467 160,538 344Media Boxes – – – 114 24,307 213 58 13,415 231 N/A (1) N/A (1) N/A (1) 12 2,674 223 20 5,134 257 9 2,418 269
Total 15,987 3,312,275 207 19,187 3,625,725 189 12,307 2,393,832 195 (12.3) (15.0) (2.9) 2,906 564,361 194 2,273 394,975 174 2,126 368,010 173
Note:
(1) CAGR is not available as no revenue was recorded in 2010 for Media Boxes.
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– DVD Players
DVD Player is a standalone device that can play DVDs and other disc formats (CD/SACD). It
cannot play Blu-ray and do not have recording capability.
According to Euromonitor, due to the development of display technology from standard definition
to high definition, and more importantly the rising popularity of internet video streaming, the global
demand for DVD Players has been in rapid decline in recent years. For the three years ended 31 December
2012, our sales volume, sales revenue and average unit price of DVD Players represented a CAGR of
approximately -19.2%, -28.8% and -11.9%, respectively. The average price fell to approximately HK$132
per unit in 2012 from approximately HK$170 per unit in 2010, mainly due to the fact that the market
demand was decreasing and the competition became keener, whereas at the same time our Company
continued to reduce product costs by optimizing product design.
– BD Players
BD Player is a standalone device that can play Blu-ray and other disc format (DVD/CD/MP3/
SACD).
According to Euromonitor, with the increasing popularity and development of high definition
TV, BD and high definition technology are widely used in the field of video products, and accordingly,
sales of BD Players have gradually increased. For the three years ended 31 December 2012, our sales
volume, sales revenue and average unit price of BD Players represented a CAGR of approximately 39.7%,
16.3% and -16.7%, respectively. The average price fell from approximately HK$594 per unit in 2010
to approximately HK$412 per unit in 2012 and further to approximately HK$385 per unit for the three
months ended 31 March 2013, mainly due to the decrease in price of components for BD Players.
– Media Boxes
Media Box is a standalone device that can play internet streaming contents and local contents
stored in USB devices, HDD or USB disk, etc.
According to Euromonitor, in 2011, due to the accelerating integration of cable TV networks,
telecommunication networks and the internet, and the rapid development of wireless technology, BD
Players evolved quickly to incorporate network technology to use network multimedia as the main content
carrier. To this end, we engaged a large number of software engineers to respond to such technological
trend, and started the design and production of Media Boxes, which were put into mass production and
sales in 2011.
According to Euromonitor, there is an increasing number of consumers interested in the AV
entertainment by accessing streaming media. We expect that, with the rapid development of internet
enabled multimedia and network technology, Media Boxes will be the next video products with great
growth potential.
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Audio Products
Before we commenced the production of traditional audio products in 2010, we had already commenced the designs and development of these products. According to Euromonitor, internet popularity and increasing ease of access to internet brought about revolutionary impact on audio products. With the development of internet enabled and wireless technologies and intelligent mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets), huge opportunities have arisen in the new audio products market supporting their applications. From 2010, we have expanded our business into the new audio products by starting the research and technology development for the new audio products platform, and put these products into mass production in 2011.
Our audio products can be categorized into traditional and new audio products. The following table, which is based on our Company’s unaudited management records, sets out further information on the sales of our audio products for the periods indicated:
Year ended 31 December 2010-2012 Three months ended 31 March Two months ended 31 May
2010 2011 2012 CAGR 2012 2013 2013
Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit % % % ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit
Traditional 372 236,157 635 686 443,858 647 986 690,771 701 62.8 71.0 5.1 187 116,884 625 260 170,009 654 225 147,337 655New(1) – – – 27 7,200 267 592 181,848 307 N/A(1) N/A(1) N/A(1) 46 9,218 200 131 53,409 408 233 92,055 395
Total 372 236,157 635 713 451,058 633 1,578 872,619 553 106.0 92.2 (6.7) 233 126,102 541 391 223,418 571 458 239,392 523
Note:
(1) CAGR is not available as no revenue was recorded in 2010 for new audio products
– Traditional audio products
HTS
HTS is a home entertainment system consisting of BD/DVD/CD players, amplifiers and speakers. It is designed to offer comprehensive AV experience and seeks to reproduce a real cinema experience at home.
Micro & Mini
Micro & Mini refers to bookshelf speaker system with built-in audio amplification, audio and/or video playback.
For the three years ended 31 December 2012, our sales volume, sales revenue and average unit price of traditional audio products represented a CAGR of approximately 62.8%, 71.0% and 5.1%, respectively. The average price rose to HK$701 per unit in 2012 from HK$635 per unit in 2010 and rose to HK$654 per unit for the three months ended 31 March 2013 from HK$625 per unit for the three months ended 31 March 2012, mainly due to the fact that the sales of HTS is growing fast with more value-added features.
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– New audio products
Our new audio products include Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers, which are new
types of products designed in response to the development of the network, wireless technology and
intelligent mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets). From 2011, we have expanded our
business into the new audio products by commencing the research and technology development for
the new audio products platform, and put into production in that year.
Soundbars
Soundbar is a special loudspeaker enclosure that creates a reasonable stereo effect from a single cabinet, designed in light of the emergence of thin-TV. It is designed to provide better sound quality for AV entertainments including television programs, movies and music, etc. Soundbar is also to be used in conjunction with other home entertainment devices, such as TVs, BD/DVD/MP3 players, game consoles and smartphones, etc. for sound quality enhancement purpose.
Dockings
Docking is a standalone device with a docking station or cradle and speaker, designed for
rich sound quality and easy portable music playback. Compatible portable media players and
smartphones can be placed in the cradle for music playback. It includes docking with built-in
wireless technology (i.e. bluetooth, wifi, etc).
Wireless speakers
Wireless speaker is a standalone speaker with built-in wireless technology, designed to fill
the room with rich audio quality wirelessly from a compact device, such as computers, portable
media players and smartphones. It does not have built-in amplification or video and audio input.
Other Products
Our other products mainly include ABS-s and components. The following table, which is based
on our Company’s unaudited management records, sets out further information on the sales of our other
products for the periods indicated:
Year ended 31 December 2010-2012 Three months ended 31 March Two months ended 31 May
2010 2011 2012 CAGR 2012 2013 2013
Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit % % % ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit
ABS-s 598 197,512 330 5(2) 2,580 516(2) 1,020 366,431 359 30.6 36.2 4.3 290 108,380 374 701 247,908 354 288 112,042 389Components(1) N/A 16,705 N/A(1) N/A(1) 20,091 N/A(1) N/A 20,189 N/A(1) N/A 9.9 N/A(1) N/A 4,675 N/A N/A 28,348 N/A N/A 13,681 N/A
Total 598 214,217 N/A(1) 5 22,671 N/A(1) 1,020 386,620 N/A(1) 30.6 34.3 N/A(1) 290 113,055 N/A 701 276,256 N/A 288 125,723 N/A
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Note:
(1) As various different types of components are included in this category, it is considered inappropriate to aggregate the sales volume of each different component for comparison purpose and the CAGR is not available for the same reason.
(2) For the year ended 31 December 2011, the Company sold approximately 5,000 units of ABS-s at an average price of HK$516 per unit, which was higher than the overall average unit prices of such product category for the years ended 31 December 2010 and 2012. The higher average unit price of ABS-s for the year ended 31 December 2011 was primarily due to: (i) the type of ABS-s products sold by us was mainly ABS-s “Hu Hu Tong” (戶戶通), which has enhanced features and accordingly, was sold at a price higher than the other type of ABS-s (being “Cun Cun Tong” (村村通)); and (ii) the ABS-s “Hu Hu Tong” (戶戶通) sold in the year ended 31 December 2011 was an initial batch of such product category in China commissioned by the PRC government and thus was sold in a small volume, with enhanced features and at a higher price. The substantial reduction in the sales of ABS-s for the year ended 31 December 2011 was primarily due to the postponement of tendering process for ABS-s until late 2011 by the government in that year. To the best of our Directors’ information and knowledge, such postponement was mainly due to the review and research in relation to the upgrading of the technical standards of ABS-s products conducted by the government in 2011.
– ABS-s product
ABS-s is a satellite-used receiver specifically designed for use in China, mainly for remote area.
ABS-s products sold by us currently bear the trademark of TCL Corporation, which our Group has been granted the licence for use under the Trademark Licence Agreement. For further details of this agreement, please see the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions – Trademark Licence Agreement” in this listing document.
In June 2008, China successfully launched a radio and television broadcasting satellite “Zhongxing
9”, through which advanced broadcasting satellite television services are provided. According to Outline
of China’s Cultural Reform and Development in the 12th 5 years Plan Period in 2011-2015, Zhongxing
9’s signals cover the remote or rural areas that are not covered by China’s cable TV, with a total of
200 million potential users, which is a bright market prospect. There are two major types of our ABS-s
products, namely, ABS-s “Cun Cun Tong”(村村通) and “Hu Hu Tong”(戶戶通). Under the permit of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which is valid till May 2014, we have been permitted
to engage into the production of ABS-s products since 2009, and become one of the companies that are
qualified to carry out this business in China.
After more than three years of efforts, we sold over 1 million units for our ABS-s products in 2012,
and our product coverage was expanded to 13 provinces (or autonomous regions) around the country,
which has laid a solid foundation for our future growth. We believe that, ABS-s products will become one
of our key growth segments in the future. For the three years ended 31 December 2012, our sales volume,
sales revenue and average unit price of ABS-s products represented a CAGR of approximately 30.6%,
36.2% and 4.3%, respectively.
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– Components
During the Track Record Period, we sold various components to our customers mainly to enable them to provide after-sales service for their end customers. In order to enhance the competitiveness of our products and our ability to vertically integrate the production, we acquired a controlling shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron in December 2012. For further details, please refer to the section headed “History and Development – Regency Optics-Electron” in this listing document. Regency Optics-Electron is principally engaged in moulds and plastic components and parts productions. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Regency Optics-Electron supplied moulds and plastic components and parts to us as well as third parties, including TCL Corporation Group. For details, please refer to the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions – Master Sale and Purchase Agreement” in this listing document. We plan to continue to provide moulds and plastic components and parts to third parties through Regency Optics-Electron, after satisfying our own needs.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Our existing production facility
As at the Latest Practicable Date, all of our production facilities for AV Products (excluding TV sets) were located in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China. Such production facilities have a total gross floor area of approximately 64,497 sq.m..
Our production facility for AV Products (excluding TV sets) has five workshops, comprising nine SMT production lines, three PCB assembly lines and final assembly workshops. The table below sets out the designed production capacity, actual output and utilization rate of the final assembly workshops (in terms of final products) of our Group during the Track Record Period:
For the three months
For the years ended 31 December ended
31 March
Final assembly workshops 2010 2011 2012 2013 (’000 units) (’000 units) (’000 units) (’000 units) (in terms of (in terms of (in terms of (in terms of final products) final products) final products) final products)
Designed production capacity(1),(2) 20,160 20,160 15,760(4) 3,940Actual output 16,957 19,905 14,905 3,600Utilization rate(3) 84.1% 98.7% 94.6% 91.3%
Notes:
1. During the Track Record Period, the computation of the designed capacity of our production facility is based on a large number of assumptions, which include the daily operation time, the number of working days, the capacity of each production line per hour and the total number of our production lines for the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively.
2. It is assumed that our production facilities operate 12.5 hours per day, 25.5 days per month and 11.5 months per year (after deducting 0.5 month of statutory holidays) to calculate the designed production capacity.
3. It is derived from the actual output being divided by the annual designed production capacity for the relevant periods.
4. Our production capacity depends on the product mix to be produced in that year. In 2012, the proportion of output of audio products increased. As the level of complexity required to produce audio products increased and the Standard Time for the production of an audio product (between 600 seconds and 1,000 seconds depending on the type of audio product) is more than that of a video product (around 260 seconds for a DVD Player and 450 seconds for a BD Player), the production capacity in 2012 is adjusted downward. Specifically, in 2012, we had 12 large-sized final assembly lines (200 final products per hour calculated based on the planned product mix for 2012) and 19 small-sized final assembly lines (100 final products per hour calculated based on the planned product mix for 2012). Therefore, the adjusted production capacity for 2012 was calculated in the following way: (number of final assembly lines) x (hourly production capacity for each final assembly line) x (total operating hours in 2012).
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We started the production of speakers in April 2012. The designed production capacity and actual output of speakers for 2012 were 2.23 million units and 614,668 units, respectively.
The production lead time for our video and audio products, the period of time starting from the receipt of production orders from customers to the delivery of products to the address designated by the customer, ranges from 2 weeks to 3 weeks.
Our new production facility
The current utilization rate of our existing production facility is nearly full, and it is not able to meet our future development needs. Therefore, in 2011 we commenced the construction of our new production facility for AV Products (excluding TV sets) in Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City, the layout of which will further enhance our internal logistic efficiency. The gross floor area of our new production facility amounts to approximately 78,000 sq.m., which provides additional spaces for our future business development. Given our intention to expand our ODM business for new audio products and that the production capacity for speaker is crucial for development of ODM business for audio products, we significantly increased the designed production capacity for speaker of our new production facility. The annual designed production capacity or our new production facility amount to approximately 17 million units of final products and 18 million units of speakers. As at 31 December 2012, we had invested, in aggregate, approximately HK$94 million in the construction of our new production facility. Total estimated investment amount for our new production facility for AV Products (excluding TV sets) is expected to be approximately HK$320 million, and the remaining balance will be paid out of our internal resources.
When our new production facility fully commences its commercial production, our old production facility will cease to operate, whereupon substantially all of our existing production and research and development facilities will be moved to our new plant, and our old production facility will be closed (with its lease terminated). Since we will relocate our equipment and machineries substantially to the new production facility, we consider that the relocation to the new production facility will not result in any significant write-off of assets and other provisions. The production facilities of Regency Optics – Electron will not be relocated to the new production facility.
As our existing equipment and machineries are being moved by stages to the new production facility, which is close to our existing production facility being in Huizhou, the operations of our new production facility has partially commenced as at the Latest Practicable Date, and it is currently expected that the relocation of our production plants will be completed around the end of August 2013 and expenses involved for such relocation will be around HK$3.8 million, our Directors consider that the relocation of our production facility is not expected to have any material adverse effect on our business and operations.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had completed the construction and renovation and equipment fitting of such production facility and had partially commenced operations in such facility.
As advised by to our PRC legal advisers, as at the Latest Practical Date, we had obtained necessary licences and permits to construct the abovementioned production facility and none of these licences and permits were revoked, withdrawn or suspended.
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PRODUCTION PROCESS
With our cooperation with international well-known brand over a decade, our manufacturing
capabilities in respect of video and audio products have been continuing to enhance, which is mainly
reflected from the continuous improvement of our production efficiency and product quality as a result of
technology improvement, production automation, flexible production, rapid human resources duplication,
development of manufacturing execution system (MES) and other management improvement efforts,
thereby maintaining our competitiveness in the industry. According to Euromonitor, we were one of
the largest manufacturers of audio and video products in China in terms of the production volume as
at 31 December 2012. Our current production capacity and scale are capable of satisfying the needs
of our customers’ orders and the trial production of new products. In order to further improve the
competitiveness of our products, we have established the manufacturing capacity for loaders components
and speakers by the vertical integration of components and parts productions.
The following figure shows the general production process of our major products. At our
production base located in Huizhou City, the production process usually takes one to two week(s) from the
procurement of raw materials from our suppliers to the delivery of products to our customers.
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Final assembly
where final products are assembled
QA inspection and warehousing
Quality inspection of the products for warehousing when qualified
QA inspection and warehousing
Shipment
A full set of electronic materialsA full set of
materials for final assembling
PCB assembly:
printed circuit board assembly, where parts are inserted in circuit boards
SMT:
surface-mount lines, where parts are welded and mounted on circuit boards using surface-mount technology :
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Automation
We endeavor to the researches on automatic technologies as well as their applications at different production stages. Currently, we adopt various advanced techniques throughout the production process. Such techniques include surface mounting technology, error-proof scanning system for materials, mix-board-proofing scanning system, automatic testing system, error-proof scanning system for accessories, error-proofing for color-box packaging and code scanning, automatic high-voltage testing system, auto-stacking system, auto-screw-driving machine, and automation in accessories packaging.
Moulding and plastic injection capability
In December 2012, we paid RMB30 million to acquire 60% shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron and became its controlling and largest shareholder since then. Regency Optics-Electron, located in Lilin Industrial Zone, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, owns a production base with gross floor area of approximately 40,000 sq.m.. The production base is equipped with 45 sets of molding equipment and 56 sets of plastic injection machines, which process and provide mould and plastic parts for our Group. The spare production capacity is utilized to produce mould and plastic parts for external customers. For further details, please refer to the section headed “History and Development–Regency Optics-Electron” of this listing document.
PROCUREMENT
We use various components and parts throughout our manufacturing process. We need key components and parts such as IC, loaders, plastic mechanical parts, metal mechanical parts and PCB boards. Moreover, we also purchase a wide variety of other components such as wires, paper boxes and electronic materials, etc. The table below, which is based on our Company’s unaudited management records, set out the average purchase prices of our major type of components during the Track Record Period:
For the three months ended For the year ended 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
IC 3.29 3.16 3.03 3.06Loaders 35.89 34.21 32.8 32.45Plastic parts 2.62 2.51 2.43 2.95Metal parts 2.42 2.32 2.21 2.12PCB boards 1.63 1.53 1.45 1.52
The Directors consider that as there are vast varieties of materials grouped under each of the major type of components with different prices, the above overall average unit purchase price is for illustrative purpose and may not be meaningful.
Some of the components and parts we use are made of metals, primarily copper. The market prices of these metals were fluctuating during the Track Record Period. However, we were not directly affected by the price fluctuation of such metals during the Track Record Period, as we did not directly purchase these metals but instead purchased the components and parts made up of metallic materials as finished goods at steady prices. In order to monitor the supply of components for our production, we
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procure components and parts for our production in accordance with the orders our customers placed with us and have maintained more than one supplier candidate as a result of which we are flexible to make procurement from other suppliers with competitive pricing. During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, we did not experience any material shortage of components and parts that we needed for our production, or any delayed delivery due to shortage of such materials, or material fluctuation in the price of raw materials, which could result in material adverse effect on our business or results of operations. For details, please refer to the section headed “Financial Information – Key Factors Affecting our Results of Operations – Materials Costs and Labor Costs” for the sensitivity analysis on price fluctuation of our major components and parts”.
We generally take into account the fluctuation of our costs when we negotiate the price with the customers at the beginning of each quarter. We perform cost review internally on a monthly basis and should there be any material increase, we could request to increase the price of our ODM products during the quarterly pricing review discussion with our customers. Accordingly, the Directors believe that the Company would be able to pass, to some extent, the increase in material costs to the customers. In addition, we will mitigate the potential shortage or supply risk by seeking alternative materials and searching for additional suppliers. Our Directors believe that the current supply of components and parts we need is sufficient, and it is expected that in the foreseeable future we could normally obtain more components and parts from multiple sources at commercially reasonable prices.
Our suppliers are mainly from the PRC, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the U.S.. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our domestic purchases accounted for approximately 53.9%, 58.5%, 58.1% and 60.8% of the total purchases, respectively. In order to ensure a quick supply, we maintain safety inventories and adopt real time purchasing.
TCL Corporation Group has in-house component and part factories to produce and supply various raw materials, such as plastic, PCB, wires, optical disc and batteries, and we made purchases from TCL Corporation Group for certain components and parts during the Track Record Period, which accounted for 14.9%, 2.0%, 1.4% and 1.3% of our total purchases of components and parts for the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively. Our Directors are of the view that the above purchases were on normal commercial terms and were negotiated on an arm’s length basis, and those terms were fair and reasonable. Our Directors confirmed that, upon the Listing, the above transactions with TCL Corporation Group will constitute continuing connected transaction. For details, please refer to the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions – Master Sale and Purchase Agreement” in this listing document.
Import Arrangement of Components and Parts
During the Track Record Period, we purchased from overseas countries certain components and parts for production. In this connection, the relevant members of the TCL Corporation Group acted as intermediaries for purchasing these components and parts from our subsidiaries outside the PRC who had purchased such materials from overseas suppliers, for further import into China. These imported components and parts were then sold by the relevant members of the TCL Corporation Group, as a local supplier, to our Company’s nominated subsidiaries in the PRC. Our Directors confirmed that, upon the Listing, the above transactions with TCL Corporation Group will constitute continuing connected transactions. For further details, please refer to the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions – Master Oversees Materials Sourcing Agreement” in this listing document.
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SUPPLIERS
Most of the components and parts for our production are purchased from external suppliers during the Track Record Period. We select our potential suppliers by reference to a number of factors such as their operation scale, product quality, cost, delivery arrangement, range of services and innovation (if applicable). As at 31 March 2013, we had around 460 suppliers and a majority of these suppliers are recurring supplier during the Track Record Period. We have developed stable business relationships with our top five suppliers for each of the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, ranging from three to twelve years. Our cost management and quality benchmark in our production are enhanced by raising improvement target to suppliers and providing on-site counselling to suppliers to improve their management and product quality.
The purchasing agreements entered into with our suppliers are generally for a term of one year. The principal terms of our standard purchasing agreements include production capacity assurance, raw material management and packaging methods, and they normally do not include the types of products purchased, specifications, quantity or price. We place purchase order with our suppliers when we purchase components and parts, in which the product type, specifications, quantity, price, delivery date and terms of purchase order are specified.
In addition to the above agreements, we generally enter into quality assurance agreements with our suppliers for a term of one year to ensure the quality of products procured by us, as well as to protect us from any third party’s claims due to the quality of products procured from our suppliers. The quality assurance agreement generally provides for the acceptance criteria for the goods purchased by us, raw materials management, quality control, disposal of sub-standard goods, claims provision, ownership of intellectual property rights and the channel of communications in relation to product quality.
During the years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, purchases from our five largest suppliers accounted for approximately 18.9%, 25.2%, 24.4% and 21.0% of our total purchase, respectively, and purchase from our largest supplier accounted for approximately 4.4%, 9.0%, 9.4% and 8.8% of our total purchase, respectively. Save as TCL Corporation Group, none of our Directors, their respective associates or any Shareholders holding more than 5% of the issued share capital of the Company, held any interest in our five largest suppliers during the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date.
The suppliers typically grant us credit terms ranging from 0 to 90 days, with the longest period of not more than 120 days. Transportation cost are usually paid by our suppliers.
During the Track Record Period, there was no material cancellation or delay of delivery by our suppliers, and none of our suppliers had filed for bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceedings, which resulted in material adverse effects on our business or results of operations during the Track Record Period.
SUB-CONTRACTING
During the Track Record Period, notwithstanding that we possessed the relevant production capability, we outsourced certain parts of our production processes to sub-contractors to optimize our cost and balance the demand for our production resources in low and peak seasons, so that we could focus more of our resources on higher value-added process and better manage the overall flow of our operations.
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During the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013,
there were 7, 8, 10 and 8 sub-contractors engaged by us and TCL King was one of our sub-contractors.
TCL King is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TCLM. We engaged TCL King to provide sub-
contracting services such as SMT when we encounter temporary production bottleneck, especially during
the peak season. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended
31 March 2013, fees paid by us to TCL King in aggregate amounted to approximately HK$0.3 million,
HK$3.1 million, HK$2.0 million and nil, respectively, representing approximately 0.01%, 0.08%, 0.06%
and nil, respectively, of our total costs of sales. Our Directors have confirmed that our purchases from
TCL King were on normal commercial terms and were negotiated on an arm’s length basis, and those
terms were fair and reasonable. Please see the section headed “Relationship with the Remaining TCLM
Group and the Controlling Shareholders – Transactions with the Remaining TCLM Group during the
Track Record Period” in this listing document for further details.
Our Directors have confirmed that our Group currently has no intention to continue the aforesaid
transactions with TCL King.
We normally enter into purchasing agreements with our sub-contractors. According to these
purchasing agreements, they are required to use raw materials provided by us in their production, render
SMT processing services, in consideration of payment of processing fee by us. Unqualified products will
be returned to the sub-contractors. In addition, according to such purchasing agreements, our quality
control and assurance staff are allowed to check all the production materials (and purchase orders) of such
sub-contractors to ensure their compliance with our requirements. Without our prior approval, such sub-
contractors cannot further outsource any parts of the production process to other manufacturers. Pursuant
to such purchasing agreements, we are not required to pay any deposit when placing orders with such sub-
contractors. As at the Latest Practicable Date, there were no sub-contractors who had been unable to fullfil
any order we placed.
For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March
2013, fees paid to our sub-contractors accounted for approximately 3.7%, 4.7%, 5.9% and 5.8% of total
costs of sales, respectively, and fees paid to our largest sub-contractor accounted for approximately 1.2%,
1.4%, 2.6% and 2.6% of total costs of sales respectively. Our Directors have confirmed that, save as
TCL Corporation Group, all of the aforesaid sub-contractors were Independent Third Parties. To the best
knowledge of our Directors, save as TCL Corporation Group, none of our Directors, supervisors, their
respective associates or Shareholders holding more than 5% of the issued share capital of the Company,
held any interest in the abovementioned five largest sub-contractors during the Track Record Period and
up to the Latest Practicable Date.
INVENTORY CONTROL
Inventory includes components and parts, work-in-progress and finished goods. Our inventory is
based on a balanced material demand and supply model, which is driven by the clients’ product demand.
This model can secure the supply of materials while keeping the inventory at the minimum level. For
certain materials with long-procurement cycle, such as IC, we procure such materials based on the
projection from our customers to ensure their needs can be satisfied once the orders are confirmed. For the
purchase of materials with short-term cycle, such as plastic case, we determine the purchases and delivery
of materials by customers’ orders or production invoices.
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We monitor our inventory turnover and inventory levels through setting up a strict inventory control system (such as inventory turnover management, inventory security management, invoice kitting analysis and obsolete material management), to ensure that the inventory is purchased according to demand. We set up an inventory turnover ratio, and through the IT decision support system to monitor the inventory turnover by year, month and day (macroeconomic ratio) as well as inventory aging levels, which help us assess, analysis and improve the inventory management. Where obsolete inventory exists, we will carry out the procedures of handling obsolete materials which conduct periodic clearance through replacement, resales and repurchase by suppliers at lower prices, to minimize the loss from obsolete goods.
Generally, we maintain the inventory of components and parts at a level which we consider is sufficient for our operations. For frequently used key components, electronic materials and mechanical parts, we generally maintain adequate supply for use of around 20, 14 and 7 days, respectively. We consider that by storing raw materials at such levels, we are able to maintain a balance between bulk purchases, supply risk and inventory risk. The management of our Group will review our inventory level on a monthly basis. During the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our inventory turnover days were 26 days, 28 days, 34 days and 38 days, respectively.
We make full provisions for obsolete materials that have no demand or alternative usage solution in the coming 12 weeks. If such materials are not used for any order or subject to any solution for usage in the next three months, they will be moved to the waste storage and discarded.
INFORMATION SYSTEM
In order to enhance our capabilities as an ODM supplier, we introduced a CPC system and a data archive system for our product research and development data management and project synergy management.
In 2010, we introduced enterprise resource planning system to achieve integration of the management of the corporate, business and financial functions of our operations, enhance our overall operational efficiency, and speed up the generation of our monthly financial reports.
In 2011, we developed a customized supply chain decision-supporting system to support flexible supply chain planning, quick response and high-efficiency turnover in accordance with our Company’s need.
In 2012, we upgraded and enhanced our manufacturing execution system according to our needs, achieved digitalized code and scanning management for finished products, and established a quality tracking system.
SALES AND MARKETING
ODM products
During the Track Record Period, we did not engage in any retail business and did not use our own brand in the sale of our video and audio products. We fulfil the production orders for AV Products (excluding TV sets) placed by our customers principally on an ODM basis. We sell AV Products directly to brand product customers and retail chain customers who then sell our AV Products to the market under their own brands. Our customer base has expanded from very few customers at the earlier stage of our business development to currently a number of well-known international brands owners. A majority of our AV Products are sold by our customers in regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States.
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We conduct our marketing and promotion and customer relationship building through participating
in large international exhibitions. From 2010 to 2012, we participated in various exhibitions, including
China Import and Export Fair, Hong Kong Electronics Fair and International CES in Las Vegas.
ABS-s products
There are two major types of our ABS-s products, namely, “Cun Cun Tong” (村村通) and “Hu
Hu Tong” (戶戶通). These products are sold under TCL’s trademarks. For further details, please refer to the section headed “Continued Connected Transactions – Trademark Licence Agreement” in this listing
document. Our customers for ABSs products include the SARFT and a number of PARFTs. Under the
applicable laws and regulations in the PRC, enterprises shall obtain licence for the production, import,
sale, installation and use of satellite ground receiving equipment. For further details of the regulatory
environment of ABS-s business, please refer to “Regulations – Related laws, regulations and policies
on satellite television ground receiving equipment” in this listing document. As at the Latest Practicable
Date, we had obtained the necessary licence for the production of ABS-s products and during the Track
Record Period, as required by the relevant PRC laws and regulations, we participated into the open
tendering process for the sale of ABS-s products in China. The key part of such process is summarized as
follows:
1. A tender document is released publicly on the website of the tenderer engaged by the
relevant government authority.
2. Enterprises that fulfil the criteria as set out in the tender document prepare and submit the
tender bid within a specified time.
3. The tender bid will then be assessed by the tenderer engaged by the government. A bid
evaluation committee will be established, comprising experts selected randomly from a pool
of experts by the tenderer engaged by the government, to perform the evaluation.
4. Once the bid evaluation process is completed, the bid result will be released, and the tenderer
will give a bid winning notice to the successful bidder.
5. The successful bidder, upon the receipt of the winning notice, will sign a supply contract
with the relevant entity designated by the government.
In order to be in a position to participate in the tendering process for the production of ABS-s in the
PRC, one must possess the relevant governmental licences and permits. Generally, the tender document(s)
would specify the qualifications of the bidder and the quality and specification of the products required.
Before submitting a tender bid for ABS-s products in the PRC, we normally consider (i) the payment
terms, (ii) the quantity of the products that needs to be delivered, (iii) the delivery time of the products,
and (iv) the aftersales service required, as specified in the tender document.
During the Track Record Period, we submitted tender for 19 projects in which we were successful
in 15 of them, which was about 79%.
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Customers
We mainly had 19, 14, 28 and 28 customers for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively. Our Directors have confirmed that (i) none of our customers during the Track Record Period were our distributors; (ii) we sold our products to them outright and without recourse, except where our products were returned for repair or replacement for quality reason; and (iii) a majority of our customers are recurring customers during the Track Record Period. Sales to our five largest customers accounted for approximately 87.8%, 88.2%, 71.4% and 69.7% of our total turnover, respectively, and sales to our largest customer accounted for approximately 28.6%, 32.0%, 32.1% and 35.6% of our total turnover, for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively.
The table below set out the background information of our top five customers during the Track Record Period:
Year/period being top five customers of the Company
Years of business relationship with
the Company Background Information
Customer A 2010, 2011,2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013
12 Principally engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer electronics under its brand name worldwide
Customer B 2010, 2011and 2012
6 Principally engaged in broad range of businesses, including the electronics business of television, digital imaging and mobile communications devices under its brand name
Customer C 2012 3 Principally engaged in the production and sells electronic products worldwide
Customer D 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013
3 Principally engaged in the development, manufacture and sales of electronic products under its brand name primarily in Japan, North America, Europe and China
Customer E 2010, 2011 and 2012 4 Principally engaged in the production and sale of consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances under its brand name worldwide
Customer F 2010 and 2011 7 Principally engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of electronic and electric products worldwide
Customer G 2010 and 2011 2 Principally engaged in the manufacturing and product assembly services
Customer H the three months ended 31 March 2013
1 Government authority engaged in monitoring of broadcasting activities in the PRC
Customer I the three months ended 31 March 2013
4 Principally engaged in design, development, manufacture and sales of audio products and electronic systems worldwide
Customer J the three months ended 31 March 2013
1 Government authority engaged in monitoring of broadcasting activities in the PRC
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Save and except for Customer G (which is a subsidiary of TCLM in Poland and further details of which are disclosed below), none of our top five customers during the Track Record Period had ever ceased purchasing from our Group up to the Latest Practicable Date.
Although our top five customers during the Track Record Period are mainly from Europe and Japan, the relatively weaker market performance in these regions is not considered material to our sales volume and sales revenue. This is primarily due to the reason that we have diversified our product portfolio (from DVD Players to different kinds of AV Products such as HTS, new audio products), which help us secure more orders of different products from our existing customers in Europe and Japan, despite the amount of single order might have decreased. In addition, according to the Euromonitor Report, more consumer electronics brand companies choose to outsource production to ODM/OEM partners so as to reduce their costs and focus more on the sales and marketing. Our top five customers, especially the European and Japanese customers also follow the market practice and this has positive impact on our results. During the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, sales revenue from our top five European and Japanese customers represented approximately 77.5%, 81.4%, 70.5% and 53.4% of our turnover respectively.
Save and except for a customer which is a subsidiary of TCLM in Poland, none of our Directors, their respective associates or shareholders holding more than 5% of the issued share capital of our Company, held any interest in our five largest customers during the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date. Our Group sold components and parts to a subsidiary of TCLM in Poland for its further assembly into finished products and supply of such finished products to an overseas buyer designated by our Group during the two years ended 31 December 2011. Our sales to such subsidiary of TCLM in Poland had been gradually reduced in 2011 and were terminated in the year ended 31 December 2012, and since 2011, our Group has been selling components and parts to an Independent Third Party in Indonesia for its further assembly and supply of finished products to such designated buyer. For further details, please see “Relationship with the Remaining TCLM Group and the Controlling Shareholders – Transactions with the Remaining TCLM Group during the Track Record Period” and “Continuing Connected Transactions – Continuing Connected Transactions Subject to the Reporting, Announcement and Independent Shareholders’ Approval Requirements – 2. Master Sale and Purchase Agreement” in this listing document.
Seasonality
Historically, our sales were subject to seasonality. Revenue fluctuations throughout the year are common in the AV Product industry which is subject to the seasonal purchase patterns of customers and end-consumers. We generally experience higher sales in the third quarter of the year where our customers place purchasing orders with us in anticipation of stronger market demand for their products during Christmas and the Chinese New Year. Please refer to “Risk factors – Seasonal fluctuation of demand for our products may materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations” in this listing document for further details of the risk associated with the seasonal pattern of our business.
ODM BUSINESS
Framework agreement
We generally enter into legally binding framework agreements with our customers, and may enter into supplemental agreement(s) or issue purchasing orders setting out the detailed terms of sales when our customers are prepared to make purchase with us.
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The framework agreements entered into with our customers for the sales of AV Products (excluding TV sets) generally have an initial term of 1 to 3 year(s). Unless terminated in advance by the parties, such framework agreements will be renewed automatically for another one year period. Such framework agreements and the supplemental agreements (if any) signed with other customers usually set out the terms including payment terms, price adjustment mechanism, product design liabilities of the parties, specifications of the products purchased, lead time, delivery arrangements, standards for quality of products, product warranty and use of intellectual property rights. Generally, no minimum purchase amount or quantity is contained in these agreements. During the Track Record Period, there was no material breach of these agreements by us or by our customers that would have material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Pricing
When pricing our ODM products, we take into account various factors such as market situation, customer relationship, credit granted, product specifications, transportation, mode of delivery, production cost, licensing costs, packaging requirements, quantity and together with research and development costs. We review product prices at least every quarter of the year.
Generally, our major customers regularly provide us with fixed-term non-binding rolling forecasts on the quantity of products required and purchase may be made by them according to the procurement schedule over a fixed period of time. In order to support our customers’ business and maintain our own competitiveness in the industry, usually before the start of production of each particular type of product and each year thereafter we generally would negotiate with our customers for a non-binding target discount rate of the selling price to be achieved for a fixed period of time. Our Company would then try to ease the impact of such proposed discounted selling price by negotiating with our suppliers at an early stage to lower our costs and to adopt other costs saving measures, including improving our production and management efficiency in the production process. Depending on whether our Company could lower our expected costs and taking into account other pricing factors mentioned above, our Company would finalise with our customers on the actual discount rate (usually ranges from 3% to 6%, if any) to be given. For details of the movements of the selling prices of our products during the Track Record Period, please refer to the section headed “Financial Information – Review of Historical Results of Operations” in this listing document.
Credit policy
With respect to our existing customer, corresponding credit limit may be granted to them in
accordance with our credit assessment and policy. Credit limit may be granted to our major customers
which is generally determined by reference to their volume of and our business relationship with them.
In general, we issue invoice upon despatching products or the receipt of products by customers. We
take out insurance from China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation in China with respect to all of our
invoices issued by us to our customers for export sales. Such insurance covers the bad debts arising from
default payment by our customers for export sales, their bankruptcy and overseas political reasons. We
generally grant to all ODM customers a credit period ranging from 15 days to 4 months. For customers
that are not granted with credit period, we require them to settle payment before delivery by means of
prepayments, letters of credit or telegraphic transfer.
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We review overdue balances and our receivable balances on an ongoing basis and an assessment is made by our management team as to whether or not a provision for impairment of trade receivables should be made. For further details of our policy on provision for impairment, please see the section headed “Financial Information – Analysis of Selected Combined Statement of Financial Position Items – Trade Receivables Analysis” in this listing document.
Save and except for one incident in year 2012 where one of our customers reduced and deferred its order for BD Players due to market situation, during the Track Record Period, we did not experience any cancellation, reduction or deferral of orders other than those which occurred in the ordinary course of business and which had material impact on us, or any bankruptcy or default on the part of any of our ODM customers, nor was there any claim records with the China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation in China. The incident caused the products concerned became obsolete and such obsolescence losses in the amount of US$0.87 million were fully provided for the year ended 2012.
For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our trade receivable turnover days were 53 days, 44 days, 65 days and 88 days respectively. As of 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, our trade receivables amounted to approximately HK$509.7 million, HK$467.8 million, HK$825.2 million and HK$914.4 million respectively. For details of the analysis of our trade receivables, please refer to the section headed “Financial Information – Management Discussion and Analysis” in this listing document.
Export and logistics
During the Track Record Period, we exported products to overseas markets (including Australia, Canada, the US, South Africa and Malaysia) as required pursuant to the contracts entered into with our customers. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, export sales accounted for approximately 94.1%, 99.7%, 89.6% and 66.2%, respectively, of our total revenue respectively.
Almost all of our ODM products are sold to our major customers on the basis of FOB at various ports in Shenzhen as designated by our customers. Unless otherwise as specifically required in the contracts with our customers, we are normally only responsible for the delivery of products to various ports in Shenzhen as designated by our customers, and such customers are responsible for product transportation arrangements and import tariff beyond the ports.
As to the local delivery of products, we generally engage third party logistics companies to deliver our products to the customers. Such logistics companies generally bear the risks relating to delivery. During the Track Record Period, we did not incur any liabilities or losses due to delay in delivery that could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial conditions.
After sales services
For the sales of our ODM products, generally we are responsible for the costs and expenses arising from such number of defective products that exceeds the quality allowance during the warranty period as agreed between the parties at the time of delivery. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, we made provisions for the expenses incurred by product maintenance, repairment and replacement pursuant to the agreements entered into with our customers of
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approximately HK$38.3 million, HK$43.3 million, HK$37.2 million and HK$10.5 million, respectively.
For details, please see “Financial Information – Analysis of Selected Combined Statements of Financial
Position Items – Provisions” in this listing document.
During the Track Record Period, save as mentioned above, we did not have any products recall or
return, nor were we made subject to any product liabilities or other claims or investigations arising from
any product quality issues, which would have any significant adverse effect on our results of operations or
financial conditions.
Foreign exchange hedging
As an ODM enterprise serving internationally renowned companies, a substantial portion of our
business are materials import, processing and export business and export settlements are all denominated
in US dollars. As our operating entities are located in Mainland China, except that part of the raw
materials purchased outside China are denominated in US dollars, other expenses are denominated in
RMB. Accordingly, there is a higher proportion of exposure to US dollars settlements. Although our
presentation currency is Hong Kong dollars, we closely monitor the movements in the exchange rate of
USD against RMB and conduct foreign exchange hedging transactions in stages and batches to reduce the
volatility risks of USD against RMB.
Our foreign exchange hedging strategies are as follows:
1. Conduct forecasts on the exchange income and expense amounts and net exposure thereof for
the year based on the operating budget, receivables turnover days and payables turnover days
of the foreign exchange business for the year; and update the rolling forecasts every three
months according to the actual operating conditions.
2. We usually use forward-foreign exchange contracts to hedge against the exposure in
foreign exchange transactions. In order to hedge against the exposure in foreign exchange
transactions, we will also select other foreign exchange derivative contracts such as foreign
exchange combined options, interest rate or currency swap contracts.
3. We enter into forward-foreign exchange contracts or foreign exchange combined option
contracts to hedge against the foreign exchange exposure.
4. We use forward hedging combinations (simultaneously enter into two forward contracts
with the same point of time of settlement but in opposite directions) to hedge against the
overlapping exposure in the receipts and payments and recognise gain on hedging as a result
of certain differences between the spot price or the future price at the same point of time in
different foreign exchange markets.
5. We will have certain restrictions on the transaction amount based on the length of the
remaining period of payment.
6. The pricing terms of our export business will be determined on the basis of the foreign
exchange derivative contracts entered into between us and the counterparties, such as pricing
of forward transactions, to achieve the purpose of hedging.
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7. Given our import and export trading background, we will make use of the exchange rate and interest rate differences of different foreign exchange markets and different currencies, and recognise gain on hedging through entering into contracts of combined financial products with the banks of counterparties.
8. We will adopt strategies of reverse closing or early settlement to manage risks in a timely manner in the event of volatile movements in the foreign exchange transaction market.
We have a professional team of foreign exchange risk management where members, the chief financial officer and the finance manager of which possess extensive experience in foreign exchange risk management and transactions. They monitor closely the global foreign exchange and financial landscape on a daily basis. Our chief financial officer and finance manager monitor our foreign currency hedging activities based on the internal foreign exchange hedging policies on a real-time basis. We also have established a relatively comprehensive annual foreign exchange hedging plan and the approval procedures for single transaction business.
With respect to the annual plan, at the end of each year, our foreign exchange risk management team will prepare the annual foreign exchange risk management plan according to the operating forecasts, proposed by the finance manager and then submitted the same to the chief financial officer for approval prior to submitting to the Board for approval.
In addition, our foreign exchange risk management team obtains the USD/RMB spot exchange rate and forward exchange rate in the foreign exchange markets in mainland China and Hong Kong from the banks of different foreign exchange counterparties on a daily basis. We consider each foreign exchange transaction by taking into account various factors including future USD settlement exposure, exchange rate and financial conditions. We can only conduct the transaction with the banks of our counterparties after being approved by the chief financial officer and the finance manager who have conducted risk assessment on the transaction and made implementation decision. Once the foreign exchange contract entered into with the banks is implemented, the transaction will be included in the bank and financial statements of the company. The foreign exchange risk management team will also monitor the settlement of foreign exchange contracts on pre-determined date of settlement and prepare a monthly settlement record on the profit or loss for the period of the completed contracts.
We recognized unrealized fair value gains on derivative financial instruments of HK$0.2 million, HK$2.1 million and HK$20.4 million for each of the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. We recognized unrealized fair value losses on derivative financial instruments of HK$6.2 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013. We also realized a gain on settlement of derivative financial instruments of HK$11.2 million, HK$32.2 million and HK$30.7 million and HK$11.0 million for each of the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively.
In the future, we intend to continue to conduct foreign-exchange and interest rate hedging transactions in compliance with our internal policies and controls. We cannot assure you, however, that such transactions will be risk-free, and any loss resulting from such transactions may materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. See section headed “Risk Factors – We are subject to risk of currency fluctuations and any ongoing hedging transactions may not fully shield us from foreign-exchange fluctuations” in this listing document.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We believe that research and development is fundamental to maintaining our competitiveness and sustaining our continuous growth. We currently focus on the research and development of new products, new technologies and new processes, with a view to providing better delivery time, cost management and product quality as well as reducing the risks associated with applying new technologies and new processes and launching new product platforms. We will, based on the development of the market, products and technologies, project development trend of new technologies, new processes and new product platforms, and formulate the relevant technology and platform development planning as well as developing and reserving various relevant resources early. Since 2008, we have successfully and rapidly expanded the business of BD Players and audio related products which we believe, is partly attributable to and based on our early market research and the preparation of platform and technologies.
We possess advanced research and development facilities and capabilities in various aspects of the AV Product business. We will be equipped with an advanced acoustic laboratory at our new production facility. In addition, we are able to independently carry out pre-testing of Dolby and DTS certification testing. Our laboratory for mechanical parts can quickly conduct preliminary simulation and verification of mechanical parts. At the same time, we have a comprehensive power supply test device and testing system.
Research and development team
We have an outstanding research and development team and have established research arms in Huizhou, Shenzhen and Xi’an:
Our research team in Huizhou is principally responsible for the research and development of customised products and new product introduction. We established a new electroacoustic products development group in 2012, including senior experts from Japan. Adjacent to the production base, such research team works in a way that provides rapid on-site service and on-site trouble shooting.
Our research team in Shenzhen is principally responsible for the planning and preliminary development for future technology platforms. Leverage on the geographical advantages of Shenzhen, it can quickly grasp the most state-of-the-art technologies and the latest information in the industry. We have established a Shenzhen-based research and development team specialising in advanced technologies and platforms.
Our research team in Xi’an is principally responsible for the development of software. Given abundant high-calibre human resources in Xi’an, to cope with the transformation towards multi-media and internet applications, we established an advanced technology-based software development team in Xi’an in 2012.
As at 31 March 2013, our professional research and development team comprised a total of 525 members. Approximately 85% of them possessed a bachelor’s degree or above, including 24 master’s degree holders and one doctorate degree holder, three of which were research and development expatriates. We believe that we enjoy competitive strengths over the size and overall capability of development personnel, so that we can smoothly adapt our business to the AV segment in face of challenge and achieve breakthroughs rapidly.
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The following table sets out the number of our new products developed during the year ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013:
No. of base models For the year For the 3 monthsProduct type ended 31 December 2012 ended 31 March 2013
Video products 38 9Audio products 21 8
Total 59 17
The following table sets out our research and development expenses and its percentage to sales our total revenue during the Track Record Period:
For the year Total research and development expenses Percentage toended 31 December at the end of the relevant years sales revenue (HK$ million) (%)
2010 70 1.92011 90 2.22012 157 4.32013 (for the 3 months ended 31 March 2013) 42 4.7
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We use in our production various product designs technologies and manufacturing know-how that were developed by us or third parties through licensing arrangement. We non-exhaustively rely on the laws and regulations of patent, copyright and trademark, as well as confidentiality agreements signed by our senior management and key research and development personnel to protect our intellectual property rights.
We have made efforts to obtain intellectual property protection for some of our products and production know-how, and as at the Latest Practicable Date, there were a total of 160 patents applied by us for registration in China and 73 of them had been registered, to protect our proprietary processes and technologies against claims or infringement by third parties. In addition, since we use intellectual properties owned by third parties under the licensing agreements, there is no assurance that we will not in the future be subject to legal proceedings and claims from time to time relating to our use of intellectual property rights of others in the ordinary course of our business. Please refer to “Risk factors - Limits on intellectual property protection may make us vulnerable to competition from third parties that use our technology and expertise“ and “Risk factors - Our future products and technologies might later be found to have infringed upon a third party’s intellectual property rights, and any successful infringement or licensing claims against us may adversely affect our results of operations and reputation” in this listing document for details of the relevant risk profile.
The following table illustrates the number of patent applications accepted during the year ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the period from 1 January 2013 to the Latest Practicable Date. Further details of the intellectual property rights of our Group are set out in the section headed “Further Information about the Business of Our Company – Material intellectual property rights of our Group” in Appendix V to this listing document.
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Statistics on the number of accepted annual patent applications
For the period from 1 January 2013 to the Latest For the year ended 31 December Practicable 2010 2011 2012 Date Total
Inventions 3 4 34 3 44Utility models 7 13 67 9 96Designs 0 0 7 5 12
Total 10 17 108 17 152
During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, we were not involved in any infringement of other’s intellectual property or infringement of our intellectual property by others that would have a material adverse impact on our business and we were not involved in any proceedings involving infringement of intellectual property rights.
QUALITY CONTROL
We emphasise stringent quality control over our products. We believe that product quality is of utmost importance to our business and have implemented a comprehensive quality control measures. Our quality control measures cover all stages of our operations, from product development, trial and mass production, shipping to the final stage of user feedback, which are being effectively monitored. Our well-established quality assurance system framework ensures our products to be of consistently high quality.
Our quality control team is made up of five divisions. The quality director of our quality control team is directly accountable to our chief executive officer. As at 31 March 2013, our quality control team had approximately 370 members, among which 179 had obtained tertiary qualifications or above. All of them could only report to work after completing the required training.
Our Company has established a sound quality assurance model to monitor quality activities throughout the stages of product development, from product planning, product development (project argumentation, planning, design and development, validation and release) to mass production, as well as monitoring the quality of components and the corresponding suppliers. We also monitor the processes and the quality of our shipments upon mass production and gather customer feedback when our products are delivered to the market, hence forming a PDCA closed-loop mode. Meanwhile, the management engineering department monitors the operation of the entire system of our Company and evaluates the effectiveness of the various systems in operation, providing product quality services.
Supplier quality management
We pro-actively identify our customers’ requirement of product quality at the early stage of product development, and transform such requirement into internal requirements and formulate specific quality plans. At the same time, we implement assessment and validation of the quality of our products at various stages to ensure the quality of output across stages of product development.
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We have a sound quality management model for suppliers and procurement of components. Before a new supplier is introduced, an investigation of the supplier’s background information, a comparison of qualifications and an onsite visits are normally conducted by us and thereafter a quality assurance agreement, a purchasing agreement and statement confirming the suppliers’ compliance with our environmental requirements are signed by the potential supplier which fulfils our requirements. The supplier will only be included in our list of suppliers after it has been approved by our components committee. If the brand image of our Company and our customers is affected by market complaints as a result of failure of components due to quality reasons, we reserve our right to claim against the relevant suppliers in accordance with relevant agreements or quality control agreements.
Product quality management
We actively gather customer feedback to establish an after-sales database and analyze the market information gathered to promote the improvement of internal quality. At the same time, we timely identify market and product serviceability requirements and formulate strategies on customer service and technical support.
Our plants and relevant facilities are inspected by various levels of PRC national quality inspection agencies in China on a regular basis to ensure that we comply with the Chinese product quality laws and regulations. Since 2001, our products have been in line with the standards of the relevant product quality and technology in the inspection of relevant agencies. During the Track Record Period we had not been administratively sanctioned as a result of any breach of product quality laws and regulations.
We value the establishment of various management systems. Some advanced concepts assimilated in the process of cooperation with major international customers have inspired the continuous improvement of our quality control. The major system certifications we have obtained so far are: ISO9001, ISO14001, QCO80000, OHSAS18001 and TS16949, as well as GP and OEM GP certificates awarded by our customers.
During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, there was neither any incident of failure of our quality control systems which had a material impact on us nor any substantial product quality claims against us from our customers.
AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
We obtained various awards from governments and other authorities in the period from 2004 to 2013 and details of the awards obtained are set out in the list as follows:
Year(s) of Awarding organisationaward Award or institution
2013 2012 Advanced Unit of Huizhou Federation of Trade Union
Grassroots Trade Union of Huizhou
TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) China Radio & Television
Co., Ltd. was awarded the Scientific Equipment Industrial Association
and Technological Innovation Award
in 2012 for its advanced broadcasting
satellite system integrated receiver
decoder
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Year(s) of Awarding organisationaward Award or institution
TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) China Radio & Television
Co., Ltd. was awarded the Equipment Industrial Association
Scientifically and Technologically
Innovative Enterprise Award in 2012
2012 Awarded the First Prize for Outstanding China Quality Management for
Quality Management Circle Electronics Industry
(QCC Award) in China’s Electronic
Information Industry
Best Outdoor Advertising Award, CCBN Organising Committee
Best Science and Technology
Application Award and recommended
on the exhibition booths shortlist in the
third session of CCBN Creative
Design Contest
Accredited Regional Advanced Work The People’s Communist Party
Unit Award Huizhou Zhongkai High Tech
Park Committee
Passed the technical check of “Hu Hu Tong” Office of Ningxia Digital Broadcast
by Ningxia Digital Broadcast Satellite Satellite Public Service in
Public Service and commencement of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
“Hu Hu Tong” in the area
2011 Contract-abiding and Trustworthy Enterprise Huizhou Administration for
Industry and Commerce
2009 Appointed Executive Director of the China Audio Industry Association
Eighth Council of China Audio Industry
Association
2009 Accredited as a CHC State High Tech Products
State Quality Trustworthy Unit Quality Monitoring and
Advancing Work Committee
2007 Awarded the 2007 Enterprise The People’s Government of
First Merit Award for Huizhou City
Large Exporter
2005 Awarded the 2005 Top 100 Export Enterprise Huizhou External Trade and
Economic Cooperation Bureau
Accredited as a High and New Technology Guangdong Provincial Department
Enterprise Certification Award of Science and Technology
2004 Awarded the 2004 Enterprise The People’s Government of
Contributory Award for Large Exporter Huizhou City
from Huizhou
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The following table sets out major industry recognitions received by us or our senior management:
Participant in its/his capacity or on behalf ofYear our Group Title Organisation
2009 Yu Guanghui “Star of Business Venture” of the The People’s 2nd Outstanding Contribution Government of Talent Award in Huizhou City Huizhou City
The following table sets out our major certifications:
IssuingYear of organisation orgrant Nature Recipient Certification authority Validity period
2012 Quality Management Shenzhen ISO9001:2008 SGS Certification 10 December 2012 System Certification Tongli Centre to 9 December 2015
2012 Automotive Quality TCL Technoly ISO/TS16949:2009 SGS Certification 10 December 2012 Management System Electronics/ Centre to 9 December Certification TCL 2015 Audio Video
2011 High-Tech Enterprise TCL Technoly High Tech Guangdong 13 October 2011 Certification Electronics Enterprise Provincial to 13 October 2014 Department of Science and Technology
2006 Hazardous TCL Technoly QC080000:2012 Guangdong CEPREI 6 November 2011 Substance Process Electronics/ Certification to 5 November Management TCL Centre 2015 System Certification Audio Video
2006 Occupational Health TCL Technoly GB/T28001/2001 Guangdong CEPREI 9 December 2011 and Safety Electronics/ Certification to 8 December Management System TCL Centre 2014 Certification Audio Video
2004 Environmental TCL Technoly ISO14001:2004 Guangdong CEPREI 17 August 2010 Management System Electronics/ Certification to 16 August 2013 Certification TCL Centre Audio Video
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IssuingYear of organisation orgrant Nature Recipient Certification authority Validity period
2002 Quality Management TCL Technoly ISO9001:2008 SGS Certification 10 December 2012 System Certification Electronics/ Centre to 9 December TCL ` 2015 Audio Video
COMPETITION
With the acceleration of the global AV industry upgrade and the product replacement cycle, the
AV industry is highly competitive and dynamic. We expect to face competition from other ODM/OEM
manufacturers, given that our customers generally stick to one group of ODM/OEM suppliers. We will
compete over production scale and processes, product innovation, research and development technology,
cost, price, marketing channels and other aspects. Apart from competition from the growing number
of AV Product manufacturers in China, we expect to face competition from manufacturers in other
regions, such as Asia (including Thailand, Indonesia and India) and South America, which have better
tax advantages and lower labour cost. Nevertheless, our Directors see little significance in competing
with low-end manufacturers, in particular producers without product design capabilities and vertically-
integrated production processes, given that we make AV Products (excluding TV sets) primarily for
world-renowned brands on an ODM basis and such products have a high value-added design and
competitive cost and are compliant with strict quality standards. Our directors believe that we will have
effective competition in the mid- and high-end manufacturing industries mainly through reasonable
pricing, quality products and flexible production as well as by providing our customers with high value-
added product solutions.
The DVD/BD player market is mature and highly competitive. We expect to compete with other
manufacturers in terms of cost and price. Given the global trend of gradual declining of DVD/BD Player
production volume, most of the international brands have withdrawn from such manufacturing business.
Hence, leveraging our Group’s leading position in the DVD/BD Player market, we believe that our
products will still be superior to those of other key competitors in terms of product quality and price and
our global market position will be continuously consolidated.
Audio products, especially new audio products, are currently in the phase of drastic growth. We
expect to face competition from other mid- and high-end manufacturers in terms of product design and
quality as well as advanced technology. However, we believe that, with our long-term cooperation with
customers of international brands, the leading position we have achieved will make us competitive in the
mid- and high-end markets.
Benefitted by the policies of the PRC government, the satellite receiver products market grew
rapidly during the Track Record Period. As manufacturers mainly get orders through tender, opportunities
are plenty despite fierce market competition. We compete with other bidders mainly in terms of our
experience and strength in ODM as well as the provision of cost-effective products.
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STAFF
As at 31 March 2013, we had signed labour contracts with 3,279 staff members (who were
our employees) out of our total 3,407 staff members, whereas the remaining 128 staff members were
despatched through employment agencies. The following table shows the breakdown of our employees
and staff members despatched through employment agencies, by function, as at 31 March 2013:
Number of employees
Sales 61
Research and development 525
Production 2,071
Quality control 370
Supply chain 283
Administration and management 97
3,407
As at 31 March 2013, 3,279, or approximately 96.2%, of our total staff members had signed direct
employment contracts with us. The remaining 128, or approximately 3.8%, of our total staff members had
entered into separate employment agreement with the relevant employment agencies and we, in turn, had
entered into separate back-to-back agreements with such agencies. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we
had engaged four employment agencies, which were Independent Third Parties, to avoid reliance on any
single employment agency. According to the back-to-back agreements entered into between our Group
and the employment agencies engaged by us, we agree to pay salaries to the staff members despatched
by the employment agencies directly and the employment agencies agree to sign labour contracts with
these personnel directly, provide benefits and make contributions to the relevant funds for such personnel.
Our Directors are of the view that we can optimise administrative costs in human resources by obtaining
addition workforce through employment agencies to solve temporary labour shortage, especially during
the peak season. The use of employment agencies can also ease our administrative burden by requiring
these employment agencies to be primarily responsible for the payment of social insurance and housing
fund contributions to personnel despatched by them.
Our PRC legal advisers have opined that the staff members despatched by the relevant employment
agencies are their own employees. Our PRC legal advisers have further confirmed that our entering into
of the back-to-back agreements with such employment agencies do not contravene the relevant labour
laws, rules and regulations of the PRC, including but not limited to the PRC Labour Law and PRC Labour
Contract Law.
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As confirmed by our PRC legal advisers, in the case where the relevant employment agencies fail to fulfil their obligations to make social insurance or housing fund contributions for the staff members despatched by them to us, these staff members have no cause of actions against us under the PRC laws and regulations for breach of the obligation to make social insurance and housing fund contributions by their employers. Our PRC legal advisers have also confirmed that we have provided benefits and made contributions to the relevant funds in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in the PRC for the staff members who are our employees in all material respects. There were no major disputes between our Group and our staff members (whether employed by us or despatched by the employment agencies) during the Track Record Period.
All of our staff members are paid a fixed salary and a bonus depending on their performance. Our staff members are also granted other allowances based on their positions. We regularly review compensation and benefit policies to ensure that our practices are in line with market norms and relevant labour regulations. For each operating unit, different and specific ways of performance evaluation are used. Incentives and bonuses of staff members are calculated based on their position, year of service as well as our assessment of their individual performance.
Our PRC legal advisers have confirmed that salaries paid to our staff members comply with the local statutory minimum wage requirement.
We provide regular training to our staff members to keep them informed of the latest developments of our products and production process. We also arrange training for our sales teams in the area of sales technique.
Social insurance and housing fund contributions
Under the Social Insurance Law of the PRC (中華人民共和國社會保險法), employers are obliged to make contributions to, and employees including migrant workers from rural areas are required to participate in, all social insurance schemes, which include basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related injury insurance and maternity insurance schemes. Further details relating to the PRC laws and regulations on social insurance and housing funds contributions by the PRC entities are set out in the section headed “Regulations – Labour Laws and Safety Matters” in this listing document. We are a typical manufacturing enterprise mainly employing migrant workers from rural areas and temporary workers, which normally have high mobility and different levels of acceptance of the social insurances and housing fund systems. Thus, during the Track Record Period, we had contributed to social insurance and housing funds for employees to the extent accepted by the local authorities where we operate our business. We have been making payments to selected social welfare schemes, based on the local interpretation and implementation of relevant social insurance and housing fund policies and regulations by the local authority. Our contributions to such social welfare schemes are charged to the consolidated profit and loss account as and when incurred.
With respect to our key operating subsidiaries, namely, TCL Technoly Electronics and TCL Audio Video, the Social Security Management Bureau of Huizhou City (惠州市社會保險基金管理局) issued written confirmations in March 2013 and June 2013 stating that, amongst others, (a) the relevant government bureau understands the number of staff members who have participated in the scheme, the salary and amount of social insurance contributions made by these entities for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013 and that it agrees to the manner of contributions made by such entities, and such entities will not be required to make any further contributions or any amount for late payment; and (b) such entities have complied, and made social insurance and other insurance contributions in accordance with, the relevant social insurance policies and regulations.
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Additionally, the Housing Fund Management Center of Huizhou City (惠州市住房公積金管理中心) issued written confirmations in March 2013 and June 2013, stating that (a) it understands the number of staff members who have participated in the scheme, the salary and amount of housing fund contributions made by TCL Technoly Electronics and TCL Audio Video for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, and the three months ended 31 March 2013 and that they agree to the manner of contributions made by these entities and such entities will not be required to make any further contributions or any amount for late payment; (b) such entities have made housing funds contributions in accordance with the relevant housing fund regulations; and (c) such entities were not involved in any investigation or administrative penalty by the relevant government bureaus in connection with housing fund contributions. Our PRC legal advisers have opined that the Social Security Management Bureau of Huizhou City (惠州市社會保險基金管理局) and the Housing Fund Management Center of Huizhou City (惠州市住房公積金管理中心) are the competent government authorities in making the relevant confirmations.
During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, we had not received any complaint from our employees for lack of contributions for social insurance or housing funds nor had we received any notice or legal documents from the regulatory authorities of social insurances or housing fund requesting contributions for the relevant insurance or funds. According to clause 20 of the Labour and Social Security Inspection Ordinance, any violation or breach of the labour and social security laws and regulations which have not been discovered or charged by, or complained to the administrative office of the Labour and Social Security Bureau within two years of such violation or breach, the Labour and Social Security Authority will not pursue further actions. According to clause 27 of the Labour Dispute Mediation & Arbitration Law, the right to claim under arbitration is within one year since the claimant’s knowledge of the infringement of such rights.
As opined by our PRC legal advisers, based on the letters of confirmations received from the relevant local government authorities, their enquiries with such local authorities and their consideration of the implementation of the applicable laws and regulations by such local authorities, our key PRC operating subsidiaries, namely TCL Technoly Electronics and TCL Audio Video, will not be claimed or penalized by the relevant governmental authorities for any further contributions or any amount for late payment, and save as the above and the disclosures under the sub-section headed “Regency Optics-Electron” in this section in this listing document, during the Track Record Period, all of our PRC subsidiaries complied with the applicable laws and regulations in connection with social insurance and housing fund in all material respects.
Our Directors have further confirmed that, in the event that we are required to make retrospective contributions to social insurance and housing fund for our employees, it would not have material adverse effect on us.
Please refer to “Risk factors – Uncertainties regarding interpretation and enforcement of the PRC laws and regulations may impose adverse impact on our business, operations and profitability” in this listing document for the risk associated with the potential difference in the interpretation of the relevant laws and regulations by governmental authorities and possible claims by our employees against us on the same matter. Our Controlling Shareholders, TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries, have given an indemnity to each members of our Group against, among others, all claims, actions, losses, damages, costs or expenses suffered or incurred by any of the members of our Group in connection with the social insurance and housing funds required to be made by the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, which any member of our Group has failed to make in accordance with such laws and regulations from their respective date of establishment to the Listing Date.
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Regency Optics-Electron
In December 2012, we acquired 60% shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron by way of capital contribution and became its controlling shareholder since then. We are aware that Regency Optics-Electron did not contribute the social insurance and housing funds for its employees in full prior to completion of our acquisition of 60% shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron and we have sought an undertaking from the then existing shareholders of Regency Optics-Electron that any loss or liability which may be incurred as a result of events taken place before 1 December 2012 (whether such events are discovered before or after such date) will be borne by them in full. Our PRC legal advisers have opined that since December 2012, Regency Optics-Electron has complied with the applicable laws and regulations in connection with social insurance and housing funds in all material respects. Our Directors have confirmed that, in light of the above, the irregularities of Regency Optics-Electron in social insurance and housing fund contributions prior to December 2012 are not expected to have any material adverse effect on us.
With respect to Regency Optics-Electron, the Social Security Management Bureau of Huizhou City (惠州市社會保險基金管理局) issued a written confirmation in June 2013 stating that, amongst others, (a) the relevant government bureau understands the number of staff members who have participated in the scheme, the salary and amount of social insurance contributions made by these entities for the three months ended 31 March 2013 and that it agrees to the manner of contributions made by such entities, and such entities will not be required to make any further contributions or any amount for late payment; and (b) such entities have complied, and made social insurance and other insurance contributions in accordance with, the relevant social insurance policies and regulations. Additionally, the Housing Fund Management Center of Huizhou City (惠州市住房公積金管理中心) issued a written confirmation in June 2013, stating that (a) it understands the number of staff members who have participated in the scheme, the salary and amount of housing fund contributions made by Regency Optics-Electron for the three months ended 31 March 2013, they agree to the manner of contributions made by these entities and such entities will not be required to make any further contributions or any amount for late payment; (b) such entities have made housing funds contributions in accordance with the relevant housing fund regulations; and (c) such entities were not involved in any investigation or administrative penalty by the relevant government bureaus in connection with housing fund contributions.
We maintained good working relationships with our staff members during the Track Record Period. We believe that our management policies, working environment, staff development opportunities and benefits have contributed to building good staff relations and retention of our staff members. During the Track Record Period, our staff members did not participate in any collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment through any trade union or group. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had not experienced any labour shortage, strikes or any labour disputes with our employees which would have a material impact on our business.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
We are subject to the PRC Production Safety Law, PRC Labour Law and other relevant laws, administrative regulations, national standards and industrial standards which stipulate the requirements to maintain safe production conditions and to protect the occupational health of employees. Pursuant to these requirements, any entity that is not sufficiently facilitated or equipped to ensure safe production shall not engage in production and business operation activities. Entities operating in the PRC must provide production safety education and training programmes, as well as a safe working environment to employees. The design, manufacture, installation, use, inspection and maintenance of production facilities and equipment are required to conform to applicable national or industrial standards.
We have implemented safety measures at our production facilities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and to minimise the risk of injury of employees. We conduct periodic inspections of operating facilities to ensure that our production operations are in compliance with existing laws and regulations. We also require safety performance reports to be submitted on a regular basis and conduct regular training sessions for employees at our production facilities on accident prevention and management. Further, we require new employees to receive work safety training and personnel operating specialised equipment to possess necessary certifications required by the relevant laws and regulations. We have installed safety devices such as work station ventilation system, central air-conditioning and pipeline system, smoke detectors and combustible gas leakage detectors. We have also established strict rules and guidelines for work safety and occupational health safety and obtained GB/T28001/2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification. In addition, we have implemented a safety management system to ensure clear-cut responsibility and distinct function for our daily operation including training, supervision, examination, assessment and accident management.
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During the Track Record Period and as at the Latest Practicable Date, we did not experience any
material or prolonged stoppages of production due to equipment failure and we did not experience any
severe accidents during our production process. As at the Latest Practicable Date, our production facilities
had complied with all applicable laws, regulations and standards in the PRC.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
We are subject to certain laws and regulations in relation to environmental protection. Please refer
to the section headed “Regulations” in this listing document for further information about these laws and
regulations.
We believe that our production processes do not cause any damages that have material adverse
impacts on the environment. We are subject to all national and local PRC laws and regulations relating to
environmental protection. In connection with our Company’s plants, we have to conduct environmental
impact assessments and obtain approval for the assessments before commencement of construction
as well as obtain acceptance certificate for completion of construction and fire safety of buildings
upon completion. We shall submit reports and obtain discharge permits from the relevant government
authorities in China for discharge of wastewater, gas pollutants and noise from our plants, and regularly
invite the inspection authorities of environmental protection in Huizhou to carry testing of our Company.
We also properly handle the hazardous solid wastes that arise in the course of production and engage
waste recovery companies to process such hazardous wastes. According to the written confirmation
issued by the relevant government bureau, we have complied with the relevant environment protection
policies and regulations and there were no breach or any administration penalty imposed by the relevant
government bureau.
Based on the past experience of our management, the nature of the industry and future development
trends in the industry, our Directors believe that our Group’s current environmental conservation facilities
are adequate to satisfy the relevant environmental laws and regulations and do not expect any major
or significant expenditures to be incurred in this respect. During the three years ended 31 December
2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our expenses directly incurred for
environmental protection were approximately HK$0.8 million, HK$0.2 million, HK$0.2 million and
HK$0.04 million, respectively. Those directly incurred environmental protection expenses included the
annual external assessment fee for environmental management system (ISO14001) and the fee for external
examination of the raw materials we used and prohibited substances in products manufactured by us. We
estimate that in 2013 and 2014, this kind of expenses will slightly increase compared to the level in 2012.
Our Directors have confirmed that, we did not violate any applicable environmental laws or
regulations in the PRC, nor were we subject to any material environmental claims, lawsuits, penalties
or administrative sanctions, and the operations of our Group were in compliance with the relevant
environmental regulations of the PRC during the Track Record Period in all material aspects. Our PRC
legal advisers have confirmed that we have currently obtained all environmental permits and approvals
necessary for conducting activities in our production facilities.
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INSURANCE
In accordance with the regulatory requirements of local governments in the PRC, we maintain
insurance that covers unemployment, pension, work-related injury, maternity and medical expenses for
our employees in the PRC. Furthermore, we maintain insurance policies which cover losses or damages
in respect of our buildings, machinery, equipment, inventories and loading and unloading during
transportation. At the same time, we maintain product liability insurance, export credit insurance and
business interruption insurance.
Our Directors believe that our Group’s insurance coverage is in line with industry practice. During
the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, our Group had not had any material claims
or liabilities arising from any accidents relating to our operations, nor did we experience any material
production interruptions or product liability incidents. In addition, we plan to purchase the relevant types
of insurance required for listed companies such as directors’ liability insurance upon Listing.
During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, there had been no fire,
explosion, spill, corrosion, pollution, or other unexpected or dangerous accident causing personal injury or
death, property damage, environmental damage or business interruption which had a material effect on us.
PROPERTIES
Owned Properties and Land
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we held the State-owned land use right certificates to occupy one parcel of land in No. 37 Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, with a site area of approximately 46,245 sq.m. The buildings erected on such parcel of land have a total gross floor area of approximately 77,911.59 sq.m. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Construction Land Planning
Permit (建設用地規劃許可證), the Construction Works Planning Permit (建設工程規劃許可證) and the Construction Works Commencement Permit (建築工程施工許可證) had been obtained by our Company for such parcel of land, and we had completed the fire inspection and applied for the building ownership certificate in respect of the buildings erected thereon. Our PRC legal advisers have confirmed that, based on the current development status, they are not aware of any foreseeable legal impediment for the Company to obtain the required building ownership certificate.
Leased Properties
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we leased the following five properties for production, office and storage use, with an aggregate gross floor area of approximately 113,276.63 sq.m.:
• Nos.12and13Districts,ZhongkaiHigh-techZone,HuizhouCity,GuangdongProvince
• BuziIndustrialZone,LilinTown,HuizhouCity,GuangdongProvince
• LilinTown,HuizhouCity,GuangdongProvince
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• RoomA1001, A1002, A1003, A1006 and a room on Level 10 and Basement 1, Block A,TCL Industrial Research Building, No. 006 Gaoxin South First Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province
• Level 5,YinghuadaResearch andDevelopmentBuilding,No. 50 JinyeFirstRoad,GaoxinDistrict, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province
As of the Latest Practicable Date, the lessor of a property we leased (being Nos. 12 and 13
Districts, Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City) could not produce to us title documents with respect
to the property. As at the Latest Practicable Date, such property had a gross floor area of approximately
64,497 sq.m., which was being used as our production plants, offices, warehouses and staff dormitories
and was therefore crucial to our business. Our PRC legal advisers have advised that the relevant lease may
be invalid under the PRC laws and regulations. Our Directors believe that in the event that we are required
to vacate such property, we can easily and quickly find alternative buildings for rent without any material
disruption to, or any material adverse impact on, our operations and financial condition. We are relocating
from our existing production facility to our new production facility, and have partially commenced
operations of such production facility. Upon the completion of the relocation, our existing production
facility will be closed and we will no longer use the aforesaid property, namely, Nos. 12 and 13 Districts,
Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City. It is currently expected that the relocation of our production
plants will be completed around the end of August 2013 and the estimated expenses involved in such
relocation will be approximately HK$3.8 million. As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Directors were not
aware of any situation where we may be required to vacate the relevant property during the period of our
relocation.
Further, none of the leases with respect to our leased properties in the PRC have been registered
with the relevant PRC authorities. According to our PRC legal advisers, the relevant PRC authorities may
require us to apply for registrations of such leases within a stipulated period of time. If we fail to do so,
we may be liable to a fine of RMB1,000 to RMB10,000 per offended incident.
As advised by our PRC legal advisers, save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date,
we had obtained all state-owned land use right certificates for all of our properties, and we are entitled to
occupy, use, transfer, lease, pledge or otherwise dispose of the land use rights in respect of the properties
held by us under the applicable PRC laws and regulations. Please refer to the “Property Valuation” set
forth in Appendix III to this listing document for further details of our properties.
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Save as disclosed below, during the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date,
there were no material legal proceedings, regulatory inquiries or investigations made or pending or
threatened against any member of our Group. Members of our Group may from time to time be subject to
various legal or administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business such as proceedings
in respect of disputes with suppliers or customers, labour disputes or infringement of intellectual property
rights.
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No. Plaintiff DefendantCause of action
Subject matter and amount Progress
1. TCL Technoly Electronics
Dongguan Tianyang Electronics Co., Ltd.
(東莞天楊 電子有限 公司)(“Dongguan Tianyang”)
Dispute over quality claims
Payment of loss arising from quality issue amounting to RMB6.0 million
In the trial
2. Dongguan Tianyang
TCL Technoly Electronics
Dispute over sale and purchase agreement
Payment in the amount of RMB0.4 million and interests
In the trial
TCL Technoly Electronics brought a lawsuit before the People’s Court of Huicheng District, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province (the “Huizhou Court”) in November 2011, demanding Dongguan Tianyang, a supplier of TCL Technoly Electronics, to compensate its loss resulted from their supply of defective chip capacitors. The defective chip capacitors caused TCL Technoly Electronics in scrapping of PCB boards, which resulted in a loss of approximately RMB6.0 million. During the proceedings of the case, Dongguan Tianyang brought another lawsuit in the same court in March 2012, claiming for the payment of the outstanding purchase price due to it by TCL Technoly Electronics in the sum of approximately RMB0.4 million. The Huizhou Court consolidated the two suits abovementioned. On 25 December 2012, the product quality assessment institute appointed by the Huizhou Court issued an assessment report stating that the chip capacitors supplied by Dongguan Tianyang were of sub-standard quality. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the above assessment institute is still in the process of evaluating the amount of losses.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, save as disclosed in the section headed “Business – Staff – Social insurance and housing fund contributions” in this listing document, each member of our Group had obtained the requisite governmental licences, permits and certification and renewals thereof which are necessary for its operations, and had complied, in all material aspects, with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdiction where it was operating.
INTERNAL CONTROL
We have adopted certain internal control measures to facilitate the efficient operation of our business, including (i) the appointment of Hong Kong legal advisers and compliance adviser to facilitate our compliance with the relevant requirements of the Listing Rules upon Listing; (ii) the appointment of PRC legal advisers to facilitate the compliance with relevant requirements of the PRC laws and regulations upon Listing; (iii) our Hong Kong legal advisers, compliance advisor or other relevant professionals will provide regular training to our Directors and senior management upon Listing so as to refresh and strengthen their knowledge on corporate governance and the Listing Rules; and (iv) our Audit Committee comprising all independent non-executive Directors will review the internal control system and procedures in order to comply with the relevant requirements of the Listing Rules and, will disclose their opinions after conducting due diligence on compliance and internal control matters in the annual report of our Company after Listing.
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DIRECTORS
Our Board consists of seven Directors, including three executive Directors, two non-executive
Directors and three independent non-executive Directors.
The information of our Directors is set out as follows:
Name AgeDate of Appointment
to the Board Position/Title Roles and Responsibilities
YUAN, Bing(袁冰) 43 11 April 2013 Chairman and Non-
executive Director
Responsible for the
strategic planning and
corporate development
of our Group, chairman
of the nomination
committee and member
of the remuneration
committeeYU, Guanghui(于廣輝) 45 8 February 2013 Executive Director and
Chief Executive Officer
Oversees the overall
management of our
Group, member of the
remuneration committee
and nomination
committee
SONG, Yonghong
(宋永紅)46 25 March 2013 Executive Director and
Chief Operating Officer
Oversees the general
operations of our GroupREN, Xuenong(任學農) 42 25 March 2013 Executive Director and
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees the financial
affairs of our GroupLEONG, Yue Wing
(梁耀榮)60 12 July 2013 Non-executive Director Advises on the overall
management of our
GroupPOON, Chiu Kwok
(潘昭國)51 12 July 2013 Independent Non-executive
Director
Chairman of the audit
committee, member
of the remuneration
committee and
nomination committeeLI, Qi(李其) 52 12 July 2013 Independent Non-executive
Director
Member of the audit
committee, the
remuneration committee
and nomination
committeeYOUNG, Shiao Ming
(楊曉明)62 12 July 2013 Independent Non-executive
Director
Chairman of the
remuneration committee,
member of the audit
committee and the
nomination committee
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Non Executive Director
Mr. YUAN Bing
Aged 43, Mr. Yuan is the Chairman and a Non-executive Director of our Company. He is also the
chairman of the board of directors of T.C.L. Industries and the vice president of TCL Corporation.
Mr. Yuan currently holds certain positions in the subsidiaries of TCL Corporation, namely, the
president and director of Xinjiang TCL Equity Investment Co., Ltd (新疆TCL股權投資有限公司) and the legal representative and chairman of the board of directors of Beijing Sinopharm Hundric Medline Info.
Tech. Co., Ltd. (北京國藥恒瑞美聯信息技術有限公司).
Mr. Yuan also holds certain positions in a number of entities in which TCL Corporation Group
had invested in. He is the vice chairman of the board of directors of Guangzhou TCL Medical Equipment
Co., Ltd (廣州TCL醫療設備有限公司), the legal representative of Urumqi TCL Chuangdong Equity
Investment Management Co., Ltd (烏魯木齊TCL創動股權投資管理有限公司), the legal representative and the chairman of the board of directors of Huizhou TCL Kaichuang Enterprise Management Co.,
Ltd (惠州市TCL愷創企業管理有限公司), an executive partner (authorized representative) of Huizhou
Kaichuang Venture Capital Partners (Limited Partnership) (惠州市愷創創業投資合夥企業(有限合夥)),
the legal representative of Nanjing Chuangdong Equity Investment Fund Mandagement Co., Ltd. (南京創動股權投資基金管理有限公司), an executive partner (authorized representative) of Nanjing Zijin
Chuangdong Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) (南京紫金創動投資合夥企業(有限合夥)), the legal representative and chairman of the board of directors of Shanxi TCL-Huirong Venture Capital
Management Co., Ltd. (山西TCL匯融創業投資管理有限公司), the legal representative and chairman
of the board of directors of Wuxi TCL Investment & Consultant Co., Ltd (無錫TCL投資諮詢有限公司), an executive partner (authorized representative) and chairman of the board of directors of TCL-WX
Creative Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership) (無錫TCL創業投資合夥企業(有限合夥)), the legal
representative and the chairman of the board of directors of TCL-WX Creative Capital Ltd. (無錫TCL創動投資有限公司), a director of CRTVU-Online Educational Technology Co., Ltd. (電大在綫遠程教育技術有限公司), a director of Highly Information Industry Co. Ltd (翰林匯信息產業股份有限公司), a
director of TCL New Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (TCL新技術(惠州)有限公司), a director of Petro
AP Company Limited (亞太石油有限公司), a director of Shanxi United Magnesium Industry Co., Ltd.
(山西聯合鎂業有限公司), and the chairman of the board of directors of Shanxi TCL-Huirong Creative
Investment Co., Ltd. (山西TCL匯融創業投資有限公司).
Mr. Yuan joined TCL Corporation Group in May 1999. From May 1999 to August 2000, Mr. Yuan
was a supervisor of the Financial Department of TCL Corporation. From September 2000 to May 2004, he
was a manager of the Financial Department of TCL International Holdings Company Limited. From May
2004 to May 2005, he was the deputy general manager of TCL International Holdings Limited. He was
the vice chief and then the chief at the Strategic Development Department of TCL Corporation during the
period from January 2002 to May 2005 and from June 2005 to July 2005, respectively. From August 2005
to April 2006, he was the general manager of the Financial Management Centre of TCL Corporation. He
was an executive director and the chief financial officer of TCLM from October 2006 to January 2009.
From May 2006 to June 2008, he was the financial director of TCL Corporation. He was the adjunct head
of department of the Investment Management Department of the Financial Management Centre of TCL
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Corporation from July 2006 to September 2007. From October 2006 to July 2011, he was the member of
the executive committee of TCL Corporation Group. He was the vice-president of TCL Corporation from
July 2007 to January 2011. He was the senior vice-president of TCL Corporation from February 2011 to
July 2011.
Mr. Yuan has over 22 years of experience in the consumer electronics products industry. Mr. Yuan
obtained an EMBA Degree from CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) in 2009 and an
undergraduate degree from Shanxi University of Finance & Economics in 1991.
In the three years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, Mr. Yuan did not hold
any directorship in any publicly listed companies. Currently, Mr. Yuan does not hold any directorship in
any other publicly listed companies.
Mr. Yuan has not entered into any service contract with our Company.
Executive Directors
Mr. YU Guanghui
Aged 45, is an executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of our Company. He is currently a
director of each members of our Group. He is also the vice president of TCL Corporation. Mr. YU joined TCL Corporation in 1993. He had held the positions of Engineer of TCL Huizhou Shouhua Science Park, Deputy General Manager of TCL King, Deputy General Manager of TCL Electronics (HK) Co., Ltd., General Manager of TCL Overseas Holdings Co., Ltd., Vice President of Electronics Business Unit and Overseas Business Unit of the Company, General Manager of AV Business Unit and President of the Company. Mr. YU has rich management experience in materials procurement, manufacturing, product management, business development and cooperation with world-class companies. Mr. YU graduated from the Shaanxi Normal University with a Master’s degree in Physics in 1993, and obtained a MBA degree from Peking University in 2005 and an EMBA degree from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business in 2009.
Save and except for the directorship in the following publicly listed company, in the three years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, Mr. Yu did not hold any directorship in any publicly listed companies. Mr. Yu currently holds directorship in the following publicly listed company:
Date of commencementName of the company Listing venue Stock code Title of service
TCLM Hong Kong 01070 Executive Director 17 February 2009
It is expected that Mr. Yu will cease to be a director of TCLM before the Listing Date.
Mr. Yu has entered into a service contract with our Company with effect from 12 July 2013.
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Mr. SONG Yonghong
Aged 46, is an executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of our Company. He is currently a
director of TCL Technoly Electronics, TCL Audio Video, Shenzhen Tongli and Xi’an TCL Software. Mr. SONG joined TCL Corporation Group in 2003. Since 2010, he has been the Deputy Managing Director and General Manager of Product Centre of AV Division of our Group. From 2003 to 2009, he had been the Deputy General Manager of AV Division of TCLM. From 2009 to 2010, Mr. SONG had held the position of General Manager of Global Product Centre of TCLM and Senior Vice President of TCLM. Prior to joining TCL Corporation, Mr. SONG had held the positions of Deputy General Manager of Dongguan Jinzheng Digital Technology Co., Ltd. Mr. SONG has substantial experience in management and business development in the field of electronic products. Mr. SONG graduated from the Faculty of Physics of Shaanxi Normal University with a Bachelor’s degree in Science in 1990 and obtained an IEMBA degree from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2012.
In the three years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, Mr. Song did not hold any directorship in any publicly listed companies. Currently, he does not hold any directorship in any other publicly listed companies.
Mr. Song has entered into a service contract with our Company with effect from 12 July 2013.
Mr. REN Xuenong
Aged 42, is an executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of our Company. Since July 2004,
Mr. REN has been the Financial Controller and the Head of the Finance Department of AV Division of
our Group. He is currently a director of all subsidiaries of our Group established in the PRC and of Tongli
OEM. Mr. REN is a practising accountant in the PRC and has rich financial and accounting experience
in the field of electronic products. From 1996 to 2001, Mr. REN had been the Deputy Manager of the
Finance Department of TCL King. Mr. REN graduated from Hunan College of Finance and Economics
with a certificate of accountancy and audit in 1991.
In the three years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, Mr. Ren did not hold
any directorship in any publicly listed companies. Mr. Ren currently does not hold any directorship in any
other publicly listed companies.
Mr. Ren has entered into a service contract with our Company with effect from 12 July 2013.
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Non-executive Director
Mr. LEONG Yue Wing
Aged 60, is a non-executive Director of our Company. Mr. LEONG had previously been CEO of
TCLM from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2009 and was responsible for the overall management of
TCLM including strategy, business development and operations. Prior to joining TCLM, Mr. LEONG was
associated with Royal Philips Electronics since 1978 and retired in April 2007 as Executive Vice President
– Philips Consumer Electronics. Mr. LEONG has extensive management experience in the production and
sales of AV and consumer electronics products, and has been actively involved in business development
in the PRC, Asia Pacific region, Latin American, North American and European markets. Mr. LEONG
obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1976 and a MBA from the University of
Singapore (currently the National University of Singapore) in 1988.
In the three years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, Mr. Leong held
directorships in the following publicly listed companies:
Name of the Company Listing venue Stock Code Title Period
TCLM Hong Kong 01070 Executive Director 20 January 2007 to
31 March 2010
TCLM Hong Kong 01070 Non-executive Director 1 April 2010 to
30 June 2011
Currently, Mr. Leong does not hold any directorship in any other publicly listed companies.
Mr. Leong has not entered into any service contract with our Company.
Independent non-executive Directors
Mr. POON Chiu Kwok
Aged 51, is an independent non-executive Director of our Company. Mr. POON has over 20 years
of experience in regulatory affairs, investment banking, and management of listed companies. Mr. POON
worked in the Listing Division of the Stock Exchange on compliance and regulatory matters from 1990
to 1992. Mr. POON then served as an executive director and managing director of several investment
banks from 1993 to 2006. Mr. POON obtained several academic degrees, including a bachelor’s degree in
arts, majoring in business studies, and a master’s degree in arts, majoring in international accounting, a
bachelor’s degree in laws and a postgraduate diploma in laws in 1994, 1997, 2004 and 2010 respectively.
Mr. POON is currently a member and associate instructor of Hong Kong Securities and Investment
Institute, a Fellow member of both Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, and Hong Kong
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and a member of its Technical Consultation Panel.
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In the three years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, Mr. POON held directorships in the following publicly listed companies:
Name of the company Listing venue Stock Code Title Period
Tsingtao Brewery Company Stock Exchange 00168 Independent 23 June 2005 - Limited Shanghai Stock Exchange 600600 non-executive director 10 June 2011China Tianrui Group Cement Stock Exchange 01252 Independent 9 December 2011 - Company Limited non-executive director 24 December 2012
Mr. Poon currently holds directorships in the following publicly listed companies:
Date of commencementName of the company Listing venue Stock Code Title of service
Huabao International Holdings Stock Exchange 00336 Executive director, Vice President and 1 May 2006 Limited Company SecretaryNingbo Port Company Limited Shanghai Stock Exchange 601018 Independent non-executive director 1 April 2008Yuanda China Holdings Limited Stock Exchange 02789 Independent non-executive director 12 April 2011Guangzhou Shipyard International Stock Exchange 00317 Independent non-executive director 31 May 2011 Company Limited Shanghai Stock Exchange 600685Sunac China Holdings Limited Stock Exchange 01918 Independent non-executive director 8 June 2011Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Stock Exchange 08217 Independent non-executive director 30 September 2011 Co., Ltd.
Mr. Poon has not entered into any service contract with our Company.
Mr. LI Qi
Aged 52, is an independent non-executive Director of our Company. Mr. Li is an associated professor in the Department of Applied Economics and the assistant to the Dean at Guanghua School of Management of Peking University, as well as the president of Guanghua School of Management, Shenzhen Branch. At present, his research covers various areas including the economy of the PRC and corporate governance. From April 2003 to December 2006, Mr. Li served as an independent director of Shandong Juli Group Co., Limited which is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 000880). Mr. Li graduated from the Economics Department of Peking University in July 1983. From July 1983 to June 1989, he held a teaching position at the Department of Economics and Management of the School of Economics of Peking University. He received his doctorate degree in social and economic science from Vienna University of Economics and Business of Austria in June 1997.
In the three years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, Mr. Li did not hold any directorship in any publicly listed companies. Mr. Li currently does not hold any directorship in any other publicly listed companies.
Mr. Li has not entered into any service contract with our Company.
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Mr. YOUNG Shiao Ming
Aged 62, is an independent non-executive Director of our Company. Mr. Young has years of
experience in information technology, financial services and business management. Mr. Young is
currently the Deputy Chairman of Shanghai Fu Gang Electronics Trading Company Limited (上海富港電子貿易有限公司) which is principally engaged in the retail sales of electronic products and related accessories. Mr. Young had also served in a variety of senior executive management roles in the Greater
China Region of IBM. Mr. Young had also served as the Senior Advisor for the Greater China Region of
Silver Lake Private Equity.
Since December 2007, Mr. Young has been serving as an independent director of Pactera
Technology International Limited which is listed on the U.S. NASDAQ Stock Market (stock code:
PACT). Mr. Young received his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the National Chung
Hsing University, Taiwan in 1973.
Save and except for the directorship in the following publicly listed company Mr. Young is currently holding, in the three years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, he did not hold any directorships in any other publicly listed companies. Mr. Young currently holds directorship in the following publicly listed company:
Date of commencementName of the Company Listing venue Stock Code Title of service
Pactera Technology U.S. NASDAQ PACT Independent Director December 2007 International Limited
Mr. Young has not entered into any service contract with our Company.
Save as disclosed above, there is no information to be disclosed pursuant to paragraphs (h) to (w) of Rule 13.51(2) of the Listing Rules or any other matters concerning any Director that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of our Company.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Mr. WANG Xiaofeng, aged 47, is a Deputy General Manager of our Group as well as General
Manager of Sales Center of our Group. He has held these offices since October 2006. Mr. WANG joined TCL Corporation in 1997. From December 1998 to May 2001, he had been the Manager of the Marketing Department and the Product Planning Department of TCL Electrical Appliance Sales Company. From May 2001 to September 2002, he had been the General Manager of the Monitor Division of TCLM. From September 2002 to May 2004, Mr. WANG had held the office of General Manager of the AV Division of TCLM. From May 2004 to November 2005, he had been a Director of Human Resources and a Director of Operation of Component Strategic Business Unit of TCL Corporation. From November 2005 to October 2006, he had been General Manager of the Flat Panel Business Group of TTE Corporation. Mr. WANG has strong ability in the management process from product planning to sales and marketing, as well as advertising and promotion, particularly in TV and AV industry. Mr WANG graduated from the School of Management of Xi’an Jiaotong University with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Engineering in
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1988 and obtained a Master degree in International Industrial Trading from Xi’an Jiaotong University in 1994 and an EMBA degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2006. Mr. WANG is now taking CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) Global EMBA programme.
Mr. HUANG Wei, aged 38, is a Deputy General Manager of our Group. He is currently the
chairman and a director of Regency Optics-Electron. He joined TCL Corporation in 1998. From 1998 to 2005, he had been the Head of Computer Technology Research & Development Department and Procurement Department of TCL Computer Technology Company. From 2005 to 2009, Mr. HUANG had been the Operation Controller and Supply Chain Controller of TCL Communication. From 2009 to 2011, he had been the General Manager of Moulding Centre, Controller of General Utilities Sourcing Division of Global Manufacturing Centre and General Manager of General Utilities Sourcing Division of Global Manufacturing Centre of TCLM. In 2010, Mr. HUANG had been the Deputy General Manager of our Group and General Manager of Supply Chain Centre of our Group. Mr. HUANG has rich management experience in product management and business development in the field of electronic products. Mr. HUANG graduated from Nanjing University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design & Manufacturing in 1996, and obtained an EMBA degree from the CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) in 2009.
COMPANY SECRETARY
Ms. PANG Siu Yin, aged 52, is a practicing solicitor in Hong Kong and a partner of Messrs. Cheung Tong & Rosa Solicitors, Hong Kong. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the United Kingdom and the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute. She holds a Master’s degree of Laws from The Victoria University of Manchester. She is an independent non-executive director of Perfect Shape (PRC) Holdings Limited (stock code: 01830). She is also the company secretary of TCLM, TCL Communication, Perfectech International Holdings Limited (stock code: 00765) and DaChan Food (Asia) Limited (stock code: 03999), all of which are companies listed on the Stock Exchange.
Compensation
The aggregate amounts of remuneration of our Directors for each of the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013 were approximately HK$0.58 million, HK$2.5 million, HK$2.2 million and HK$1.1 million respectively. Details of the arrangement for remuneration are set out in Note 10 to the Accountants’ Report in Appendix I to this listing document. Under such arrangement and pursuant to our Directors’ service contracts and letters of appointment referred to in the paragraph headed “Particulars of Directors’ service contracts and letters of appointment” under the section headed “Statutory and General Information” as set out in Appendix V to this listing document, the aggregate amount of directors’ fee and other emoluments payable to our Directors for the year ending 31 December 2013 is estimated to be approximately HK$1.57 million, excluding any discretionary bonus.
Our Directors and senior management receive compensation in the form of salaries, benefits in kind and/or discretionary bonuses relating to the performance of our Group. We reimburse them for expenses which are necessarily and reasonably incurred for providing services to us or executing their functions in relation to our operations. We regularly review and determine the remuneration and compensation packages of our Directors and senior management.
After the Listing, our remuneration committee will review and determine the remuneration and compensation packages of our Directors and senior management with reference to salaries paid by comparable companies, time commitment and responsibilities of our Directors and performance of our Group.
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During the Track Record Period, no remuneration was paid by us to, or received by, our Directors as an inducement to join or upon joining us.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Our Directors recognise the importance of incorporating elements of good corporate governance in management and internal control procedures so as to achieve effective accountability.
Our Company has adopted a system of corporate governance.
Our Company is committed to the view that the Board should include a balanced composition of executive and non-executive Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) so that there is a strong independent element on the Board, which can effectively exercise independent judgement. Our Company is also committed to the view that the independent non-executive Directors should be of sufficient calibre and number for their views to carry weight. The independent non-executive Directors, are free of any business or other relationship with our Company, except being the independent non-executive Directors of our Company, which could interfere in any material manner with the exercise of their independent judgement.
BOARD COMMITTEES
We have set up three Board committees. The table below set out the membership information of these committee on which each Director serves:
Audit Remuneration NominationBoard Committee Director Committee Committee Committee
Chairman and Non-executive DirectorMr. YUAN, Bing – M C
Executive DirectorMr. YU, Guanghui – M MMr. SONG, Yonghong – – –Mr. REN, Xuenong – – –
Non-executive DirectorMr. LEONG, Yue Wing – – –
Independent Non-executive DirectorMr. POON, Chiu Kwok C M MMr. LI, Qi M M MMr. YOUNG, Shiao Ming M C M
Notes:
C Chairman of the relevant Board committeesM Member of the relevant Board committees
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Audit committee
Our Company established an audit committee on 12 July 2013 with written terms of reference in compliance with Rule 3.21 and the “Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Report” (the “CG Code”) as set out in Appendix 14 to the Listing Rules. The primary duties of our audit committee are mainly to make recommendations to our Board on the appointment and removal of the external auditor, review financial statements and materials and provide advice in respect of financial reporting and oversee the internal control procedures of our Company. At present, our audit committee comprises Mr. Poon Chiu Kwok, Mr. Li Qi and Mr. Young Shiao Ming, all being independent non-executive Directors. Mr. Poon is the chairman of our audit committee.
Remuneration committee
Our Company established a remuneration committee on 12 July 2013 with written terms of reference in compliance with the CG Code. The primary functions of our remuneration committee are to make recommendations to our Board on the overall remuneration policy and structure relating to all Directors and senior management of our Group, review performance based remuneration and ensure none of our Directors determines their own remuneration. At present, our remuneration committee comprises Mr. Young Shiao Ming, Mr. Poon Chiu Kwok and Mr. Li Qi, all being independent non-executive Directors, Mr. Yuan Bing being a non-executive Director and Mr. Yu Guanghui being an executive Director. Mr. Young is the chairman of our remuneration committee.
Nomination Committee
Our Company established a nomination committee on 12 July 2013 with written terms of reference
in compliance with the CG Code. The primary functions of our nomination committee are to review and
supervise the structure, size and composition of the Board; to identify qualified individuals to become
members of the Board; to assess the independence of the independent non-executive Directors; and to
make recommendations to the Board on the appointment or re-appointment of Directors. At present,
our nomination committee comprises Mr. Poon Chiu Kwok, Mr. Li Qi and Mr. Young Shiao Ming, all
being independent non-executive Directors, Mr. Yuan Bing being a non-executive Director and Mr. Yu
Guanghui being an executive Director. Mr. Yuan is the chairman of our nomination committee.
COMPLIANCE ADVISER
We have appointed SinoPac Securities (Asia) Limited as our compliance adviser on 12 July 2013
pursuant to Rule 3A.19 of the Listing Rules. Pursuant to Rule 3A.23 of the Listing Rules, the compliance
adviser will advise us, among others, in the following circumstances:
(1) before the publication of any regulatory announcement, circular or financial report;
(2) where a transaction, which might be a notifiable or connected transaction, is contemplated
including share issues and share repurchases;
(3) where our business activities, developments or results deviate from any forecast, estimate, or
other information in this listing document; and
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(4) where the Stock Exchange makes an inquiry of us regarding unusual movements in the price
or trading volume of our Shares.
The term of appointment of our compliance adviser shall commence on the Listing Date and end on
the date of despatch of our financial results for the first full financial year commencing after the Listing
Date and such appointment shall be subject to extension by mutual agreement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE TCLM GROUP
TCLM was incorporated in the Cayman Islands under the Companies Law as an exempted company
with limited liability on 23 April 1999, the shares of which have been listed on the Main Board of
the Stock Exchange since 26 November 1999. As at the Latest Practicable Date, TCLM was the sole
Shareholder. Immediately upon completion of the Distribution, TCLM will no longer be interested in the
issued share capital of our Company. Upon completion of the Distribution, our Company will cease to be
a subsidiary of TCLM.
On 13 March 2013, TCLM submitted a proposal for the Spin-off to the Stock Exchange pursuant
to Practice Note 15 to the Listing Rules and obtained confirmation from the Stock Exchange that it
may proceed with the proposal on 17 April 2013. Our Directors expect that, immediately following
the completion of the Distribution, the Remaining TCLM Group will be principally engaged in the
manufacture and sale of television sets (excluding AV Products), whereas our Group will focus on the
ODM of AV Products (excluding TV sets). The Spin-off is aiming to allow separate platforms for the two
businesses of the TCLM Group with clear delineation. The board of directors of TCLM believes that the
Spin-off will bring about a number of benefits to both TCLM and our Company, which are set out under
the paragraph headed “Reasons for the Spin-off” in the section headed “The Distribution and Spin-off” in
this listing document.
Through the Spin-off, the Remaining TCLM Group and our Group can be clearly delineated into
two separate business models so that they could further their businesses under independent platforms in
the two distinct groups. As there is no fund raising, the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders will have the
same attributable interest in both groups before and immediately after the Listing. Upon the completion of
the Distribution, the Remaining TCLM Group will be principally engaged in research and development,
manufacturing and sale of television sets.
Before the Distribution, our Group is an integral part of the TCLM Group but we are operating
independently from the Remaining TCLM Group. Save for some transactions as described in this section
and the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions” in this listing document, our Group does not
have any significant business relationship with the Remaining TCLM Group.
Transactions with the Remaining TCLM Group during the Track Record Period
Transactions which will not continue after the Listing
Before the Distribution and during the Track Record Period, our Group as part of the TCLM Group
conducted certain intra-group transactions within TCLM Group and the counter party is the Remaining
TCLM Group.
During the Track Record Period, our Group had obtained certain transportation services from
TCLM Group for exporting components and parts to a subsidiary of TCLM in Poland for further assembly
and supply of the finished products to an overseas buyer designated by our Group. The amounts involved
in such transactions were HK$5.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2010, nil for the two years
ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013.
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During the Track Record Period, we engaged TCL King, a wholly owned subsidiary of TCLM, to provide sub-contracting services such as SMT when we encountered temporary production bottleneck especially during peak season. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our purchase from TCL King in aggregate amounted to approximately HK$0.3 million, HK$3.1 million, HK$2.0 million and nil, respectively, representing approximately 0.01%, 0.08%, 0.06% and nil, respectively, of our total costs of sales.
During the Track Record Period, we leased certain properties from the Remaining TCLM Group as our offices, factory, warehouse and dormitory. The amounts involved in such transactions were HK$1.0 million, HK$0.2 million, HK$0.2 million and nil for the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013.
During the Track Record Period, the Remaining TCLM Group had provided financial services to our Group. The amounts involved in such transactions were HK$92,000, HK$485,000, HK$2,000 and nil for the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013.
The aforesaid transactions will not continue after the Listing.
Transactions which will continue after the Listing
During the Track Record Period, in order to maintain a stable and reliable source of supply of the necessary materials for our Group’s operation, we had purchased certain components and parts from TCLM Group in the PRC for our production. The amounts involved in such transactions were HK$404.1 million, HK$3.4 million, HK$5.4 million and HK$1.0 million for the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. Our Group had sold to the Remaining TCLM Group – certain components and parts which were used by them in their production process or for their further assembly into finished products. The amounts involved in such transactions were HK$440.8 million, HK$195.5 million, HK$13.2 million and HK$27.6 million for the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013.
During the Track Record Period, our Group engaged the Remaining TCLM Group to provide us with: foreign exchange hedging services in Hong Kong, consultancy service, legal service and other general administrative services and in return our Group paid TCLM service fees of HK$3.5 million, HK$18.4 million, HK$5.5 million and HK$0.2 million, respectively, for the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013.
The aforesaid transactions will continue after the Listing.
Our Directors have confirmed that all such transactions with the Remaining TCLM Group during the Track Record Period were on normal commercial terms and were negotiated on an arm’s length basis, and those terms were fair and reasonable.
TCLM Group from time to time enters into connected transactions and/or continuing connected transaction with TCL Corporation Group. Before the Distribution and during the Track Record Period, the transactions of TCLM Group with TCL Corporation Group included the transactions of our Group with TCL Corporation Group since all such transactions were under the arrangements or agreements entered into between TCL Corporation and TCLM. Such transactions will also continue to exist after the Listing. Further details relating to these transactions are set out in the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions” in this listing document.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDERS
Following the Distribution and the Listing, TCL Corporation will continue to be our ultimate
Controlling Shareholder. TCL Corporation and its subsidiaries (including the TCLM Group) is a
major PRC conglomerate that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of electronic,
telecommunications, information technology and electrical products.
Transactions with TCL Corporation Group during the Track Record Period
In addition to the transactions with TCL Corporation Group via TCLM Group, during the Track
Record Period, our Group entered into various agreements directly with TCL Corporation Group.
On 12 April 2012, to ensure an efficient and effective progress of a construction project (the
“Construction Project A”) on a piece of land in Huizhou owned by our Group, our Group entered into a
construction management agreement with TCL Real Estate (Huizhou), a subsidiary of TCL Corporation,
to appoint the latter as a construction manager to provide it with construction management service for the
Construction Project A. As at 31 March 2013, HK$0.9 million management service fee has been accrued
to TCL Real Estate (Huizhou). We expected a sum of HK$8.7 million will be paid to TCL Real Estate
(Huizhou) in the year ending 31 December 2013.
On 17 October 2012, our Group and TCL King, a wholly owned subsidiary of TCLM, both as
purchasers, entered into a tripartite agreement with Huizhou Mobile, a subsidiary of TCL Communication,
as vendor, pursuant to which the parties to the agreement would cooperate in a construction project
(“Construction Project B”) on another piece of land in Huizhou (the “Land”) for building dormitory
for employees of our Group. Due to certain restrictions imposed by the relevant authorities in the PRC,
Huizhou Mobile, as the owner of the Land, could not then transfer the Land to the purchasers, thus,
according to the said agreement, shall execute various contracts in relation to the Construction Project
B on behalf of our Group and TCL King so as to enable the purchasers to commence the Construction
Project B as soon as possible. Pursuant to a Land Use Right Grant Contract entered into between the
Huizhou Land Resources Administration (as the Grantor) and Huizhou Mobile (as the Grantee) on 4
November 2011, the land parcel of the property (Lot No. GZK2011-09) with a land area of 73,727 sq.m.
were granted by the Grantor to the Grantee at a land premium of RMB 95,410,000. As revealed by a State-
owned Land Use Right Certificate (Ref: Hui Fu Guo Yong (2013) No. 13021450284 (惠府國用(2013)第13021450284號)) dated 1 April 2013, the land use rights of the property with an area of 12,931.8 sq.m., which will be transferred to our Group, are held by Huizhou Mobile for residential use.
According to the above contract and the Urban Real Estate Administration Law of the People’s
Republic of China promulgated by Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on 1 January
1995 and amended on 27 August 2009, the transfer of the right of land use from the Grantee to the others
shall comply with the following conditions:
(1) having paid all the fees for the grant of the land use right as agreed upon in the granting
contract and obtained the certificated of the land use right; and
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(2) having fulfilled twenty-five percent or more of the total investment for development in the
case of housing projects.
Once those conditions are satisfied, Huizhou Mobile would enter into a transfer agreement with
each of the purchasers to transfer such portion of the Land together with the buildings thereon to the
relevant purchaser. The above conditions have been met and our Company entered into the transfer
agreement with Huizhou Mobile on 26 June 2013. The consideration for the transfer to our Group of the
portion of the Land (which will take up approximately 17.5% of the Land after the completion of the
transfer) was approximately HK$38.4 million. The consideration for the transfer was determined after
arm’s length negotiation and on normal commercial terms and determined with reference to a valuation
report on both the land use rights and the buildings thereon issued by an independent valuer. As at the
Latest Practicable Date, the Group had funded approximately HK$16 million to meet the construction
costs, which, according to the said agreement, would be offset against the amount of consideration to be
paid by the Group after the completion of the transfer.
To facilitate the Construction Project B, on 17 December 2012, all the parties to the above-
mentioned tripartite agreement entered into a management agreement separately with TCL Real Estate
(Huizhou) to appoint the latter as a service provider to provide management services for the Construction
Project B. The said management agreement was subject to a master quartet agreement which was entered
into among the parties to the tripartite agreement and TCL Real Estate (Huizhou) on 17 December 2012
setting out the basic principles and the framework under which the parties should follow in relation to the
engagement of the management services. Our Group paid a sum of HK$3.7 million for the year ended 31
December 2012.
On 7 December 2012 and 25 February 2013, our Group entered into two purchase agreements with
TCL Corporation Group to purchase certain air-conditioning systems from the latter. Further to these
air-conditioning system purchase agreements, on 30 January 2013, our Group entered into a purchase
agreement with TCL Corporation Group to purchase certain lighting system from the latter. We expected
that a sum of HK$3.5 million will be paid to TCL Corporation Group in the year ending 31 December
2013.
The Directors are of the view that all such transactions with TCL Corporation Group during the
Track Record Period were on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable, and the terms of which were
negotiated on an arm’s length basis.
Given the Remaining TCLM Group will remain as a subsidiary of TCL Corporation, it is viewed
that it is logical, reasonable and easy for administration and monitoring that the transactions between
our Group and the Remaining TCLM Group as disclosed in the sub-section headed “Transactions with
the Remaining TCLM Group during the Track Record Period” in this section in this listing document
that would be continued after the Listing be rearranged such that they would be grouped under the
arrangements or agreements entered into between our Group and TCL Corporation Group. Details of
the continuing connected transactions in this respect are disclosed in the section headed “Continuing
Connected Transactions”.
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Non-Competition Arrangements
Pursuant to a deed of non-competition dated 15 November 1999 and a deed of variation deed dated
10 June 2002 (together the “Original Non-Competition Deeds”), TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries
have undertaken to TCLM not to directly and indirectly, carry on or be engaged or interested in the
manufacture, assembly, distribution and maintenance of audio-visual products and products relating to
internet related information technology.
Taking into account the Original Non-Competition Deeds and in order to ensure that there is a
clear delineation between the businesses of our Group and the Remaining TCLM Group following the
Distribution and the Listing, relevant arrangements set out below (the “Non-Competition Arrangements”)
are expected to be passed at the EGM and, if passed, to be entered into.
Pursuant to the Deed of Non-Competition entered into among our Company, TCL Corporation and
T.C.L. Industries, each of TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries (each a “Covenantor”, together, the
“Covenantors”) shall undertake and covenant with our Company for itself and as agent and trustee for its
subsidiaries and the Shareholders that it shall not and shall procure that its associates not to, directly or
indirectly, carry on or be engaged or interested in the research and development, manufacturing and sales
relating to AV Products (excluding TV sets) (hereinafter collectively called “Relevant Business”), from
time to time.
Notwithstanding the undertaking above,
1. there is no restriction on the Covenantors directly or indirectly engaging or having an
interest in or continuing to engage or have an interest in the Relevant Business if they are so
involved through their respective direct or indirect interest in our Group;
2. there is no restriction on the Covenantors either directly or indirectly holding or being
interested in shares or other securities in any company which is engaged or interested
in any Relevant Business and whose shares or securities are listed on a stock exchange
(the “Subject Company”) provided that (1) the aggregate number of shares held by the
Covenantors or in which they are interested does not amount to more than 10 per cent. of
the issued shares of the Subject Company; (2) the revenue or assets of the Subject Company
attributable to the Relevant Business recorded in the consolidated audited accounts of
the latest full financial year immediately before the acquisition is less than 20% of its
consolidated total revenue or consolidated total assets (as the case may be); or (3) neither
the Covenantors nor any of their subsidiaries can exercise any control, directly or indirectly,
over the board of directors of the Subject Company; and
3. there is no restriction on the Covenantors directly or indirectly engaging in the sales of
AV Products (excluding TV sets) which are purchased by the Covenantors or any of their
subsidiaries from our Group with the sole purpose of such subsequent sales to customers.
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For good corporate governance practices, in relation to compliance with the terms of the Deed of
Non-Competition, the Company will adopt the following measures:
(i) Each of TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries shall make a semi-annual confirmation to the
Company regarding its compliance with the Deed of Non-Competition and disclosure in this
regard will be made in the interim or annual report of the Company. Disclosure on how the
Deed of Non-Competition is complied with and enforced is consistent with the principles of
making voluntary disclosures in the corporate governance report of the Company;
(ii) The independent non-executive Directors of the Company shall review the information
provided by TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries in respect of the compliance and
enforcement of the Deed of Non-Competition;
(iii) Each of TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries shall undertake to provide all information
necessary for the review by the independent non-executive Directors of the Company and the
enforcement of the Deed of Non-Competition; and
(iv) The Company shall disclose decisions on matters reviewed by its independent non-executive
Directors in relation to the compliance and enforcement of the Deed of Non-Competition
through the interim report, annual report and by way of announcements to the public.
According to the Articles of Association of the Company, a Director shall not be entitled to vote
on (nor shall be counted in the quorum in relation to) any resolution of the Directors in respect of any
contract or arrangement or any other proposal in which the Director or any of his associates has any
material interest, and if he shall do so his vote shall not be counted (nor is he to be counted in the quorum
for the resolution), but this prohibition shall not apply to any of the following matters, namely:
(i) the giving to such Director or any of his associates of any security or indemnity in respect of
money lent or obligations incurred or undertaken by him or any of them at the request of or
for the benefit of the Company or any of its subsidiaries;
(ii) the giving of any security or indemnity to a third party in respect of a debt or obligation of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries for which the Director or any of his associates has
himself/themselves assumed responsibility in whole or in part and whether alone or jointly
under a guarantee or indemnity or by the giving of security;
(iii) any proposal concerning an offer of shares, debentures or other securities of or by the
Company or any other company which the Company may promote or be interested in for
subscription or purchase where the Director or any of his associates is/are or is/are to be
interested as a participant in the underwriting or sub-underwriting of the offer;
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(iv) any proposal or arrangement concerning the benefit of employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries including:
(A) the adoption, modification or operation of any employees’ share scheme or any share incentive scheme or share option scheme under which the Director or any of his associates may benefit; or
(B) the adoption, modification or operation of a pension or provident fund or retirement, death or disability benefits scheme which relates both to Directors, their associates and employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries and does not provide in respect of any Director or any of his associates, as such any privilege or advantage not generally accorded to the class of persons to which such scheme or fund relates; and
(v) any contract or arrangement in which the Director or any of his associates is/are interested in the same manner as other holders of shares or debentures or other securities of the Company by virtue only of his/their interest in shares or debentures or other securities of the Company.
Second Variation Deed
Pursuant to the Second Variation Deed entered into among TCL Corporation, T.C.L. Industries and TCLM, research and development, manufacturing and sales relating to AV Products (excluding TV sets) shall cease to be included in the scope of the Restricted Activity (as defined in the Original Non-Competition Deeds) to the only extent that TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries or any of them carry on or engage in research and development, manufacturing and sales relating to AV Products (excluding TV sets) by way of equity investment in the Company.
Except for the interest in our Group’s business, none of our Controlling Shareholders and our Directors is interested in any business which competes or is likely to compete, directly or indirectly, with the business of our Group.
CLEAR DELINEATION AND INDEPENDENCE FROM THE TCL CORPORATION GROUP (INCLUDING THE REMAINING TCLM GROUP)
It is expected that upon completion of the Distribution, our Group will cease to be a subsidiary of TCLM which demonstrates the independence of our Group from the TCL Corporation Group and the delineation of the business operations of the two groups. In addition, our Directors consider that our Group is capable of carrying on its business independently of the TCL Corporation Group after the Listing based on the following particulars:
Management independence
As at the Latest Practicable Date, save and except for Mr. Yuan Bing holding certain positions in the TCL Corporation Group, including among others, a director of T.C.L. Industries and a vice president of TCL Corporation; and Mr. Yu Guanghui being a vice president of TCL Corporation and an executive director of TCLM, none of our Directors hold any position in the TCL Corporation Group. It is expected that Mr. Yu Guanghui will cease to be a director of TCLM before Listing Date. Details of Mr. Yuan’s positions in the TCL Corporation Group and in certain entities which the TCL Corporation Group had invested in are set out in the section headed “Directors and Senior Management” in this listing document.
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Under the Articles, a Director who to his knowledge is in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in a contract or arrangement or proposed contract or arrangement with the Company shall, if his interest in the contract or arrangement or proposed contract or arrangement is material, declare the nature of his interest at the meeting of the Board at which the question of entering into the contract or arrangement is first taken into consideration if he knows his interest then exists, or in any other case, at the first meeting of the Board after he knows that he is or has become so interested. The Articles do not require a Director who is so interested not to attend any meeting of the Board. However, the Articles do provide that a Directors shall not vote (or be counted in the quorum) in respect of any board resolution approving any contract or arrangement or proposed contract or arrangement in which he or any of his associates is materially interested, except in certain prescribed circumstances, details of which are set out in Appendix IV “Summary of the Constitution of our Company and Cayman Islands Company Law” to this listing document.
Whether a Director is conflicted or non-conflicted on any matter depends on the particular circumstances of the matter under consideration. The fact that a Director also holds directorships in other companies does not create a conflict for that Director unless the matter under consideration involves his personal interests or those of the other companies as well as the Group. In all other circumstances, a Director is able to act without being conflicted.
The provision in the Articles ensure that matters involving a conflict of interest which may arise from time to time will be managed in line with accepted corporate governance practice with a view to ensuring that decisions are taken having regard to the best interest of the Company and our Shareholders (including the minority Shareholders, that is the Shareholders other than T.C.L. Industries) taken as a whole.
Based on the above reasons, our Directors are of the view that our Directors and the senior management of our Group are able to function independently from the TCL Corporation Group and potential conflict of interests can be avoided and where it arises, can be resolved.
Operational independence
The core businesses of the Remaining TCLM Group and our Group, by their very nature, are separate and distinct businesses which are independently operated in distinct markets. Our Directors expect that, immediately following the completion of the Distribution, the Remaining TCLM Group will remain to be engaged principally in research and development, manufacturing and sale of television sets (excluding AV Products), whereas our Group will focus on the ODM of AV Products (excluding TV sets). By the nature of the products and services provided by our Group and the Remaining TCLM Group, there is a clear delineation between the business retained by the Remaining TCLM Group and the business of our Group and there will not be any overlapping of businesses.
To ensure the independence of the operation and business of our Group from the TCL Corporation Group (including the Remaining TCLM Group), our Group has its own production, merchandising and marketing, product development, logistics, procurement and administration, finance and human resources teams which have been operated and is expected to continue to operate separately and independently of the TCL Corporation Group. Should we notice any connected transactions between the TCL Corporation Group and our Group arises, our Group will comply with the relevant requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules.
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Financial independence
Our Group has an independent financial system and finance team which are responsible for its own treasury functions despite members of our Group were subsidiaries of TCLM during the Track Record Period.
During the Track Record Period, our Group also has its own internal control procedures which are independent from that of the TCL Corporation Group.
Balances between the Remaining TCLM Group and our Group were non-trade in nature. During the Track Record Period, net amounts due from the Remaining TCLM Group to our Group amounted to approximately HK$25.0 million, HK$145.0 million as at 31 December 2010 and 2011 respectively, while net amounts due to the Remaining TCLM Group from our Group amounted to approximately HK$466.6 million and HK$436.8 million as at 31 December 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. All such non-trade balance between our Group and the Remaining TCLM Group was settled in full before Listing.
Certain subsidiaries of our Group have entered into receivable purchase agreements with banks for the factoring of trade receivables with certain designated customers. As at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, trade receivables factored to banks aggregating to HK$150.5 million, HK$191.3 million, HK$307.4 million and HK$230.6 million were guaranteed by TCLM. Relevant banks have agreed, in principle, to release such guarantees, by replacement by other security and/or by provision of corporate guarantees by our Group upon the Listing.
During the Track Record Period, the guarantee from TCLM to our Group’s non-deliverable forward/interest rate swap provided by HSBC amounted to nil, US$3.5 million, US$3.5 million and US$3.5 million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. HSBC has agreed that upon the Listing of our Company, the guarantee given by TCLM will be released and our Company would provide such guarantee instead.
During the Track Record Period, TCLM has obtained a US$120 million term loan facility from the Bank of China which was jointly guaranteed by TCL OEM Sales and certain subsidiaries of TCLM. The Bank of China has agreed to release the guarantee given by TCL OEM Sales before Listing.
During the Track Record Period, TCL Corporation had guaranteed certain of our Group’s bank loans up to HK$246.6 million as at 31 December 2011. Such guarantee given by TCL Corporation had been released in 2012.
During the Track Record Period, our Group had deposited certain amount in TCL Finance Company Limited (“Finance Company”), a non wholly subsidiary of TCL Corporation, in the sum of HK$43.3 million, HK$141.5 million, HK$614.8 million and HK$310.4 million for the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013. During the Track Record Period, Finance Company did not provide any loan to our Group and our Group has no intention to obtain any loan from Finance Company after Listing. The deposit services will continue after the Listing under the Master Financial Services Agreement entered into between our Company and TCL Corporation on 12 July 2013. Further details of the Master Financial Services Agreement are set out in the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions” in this listing document.
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Save and except for the deposits we are placing in Finance Company as mentioned above, our Group will not have any outstanding non-trading balances with, and guarantees from or to the TCL Corporation Group upon Listing. On the basis above, our Directors are of the view that the financial system of our Group is independent from the TCL Corporation Group.
Administrative independence
Our Group has its own administration, finance and human resources team of staff to carry out its own administrative and operation functions which is independent of that of the TCL Corporation Group and without requiring any substantial support from the TCL Corporation Group or its associates. Our Group has our own capabilities and personnel to perform all essential administrative functions, including financial and accounting management, invoicing and billing, and human resources. Each of the TCL Corporation Group and our Group will be managed and operated by its own board of directors and senior management separately and independently and in the interests of its shareholders.
Since our Group’s operation base is in the PRC, we currently do not have an office of our own in Hong Kong. In preparation for the Listing and as a transitional arrangement, our Company entered into the Services Agreement with TCLM, pursuant to which TCLM shall provide to our Group certain general administrative services and a small part of its office premises in Hong Kong until we can find a suitable place after the Listing. We expect the transitional period will end by 31 December 2013. Our Directors are of the view that these arrangements will not affect the independence of the management of our business given such arrangements are only transitional in nature.
Our Directors are of the view, and the Joint Sponsors concur, that there is no undue reliance by our Group on the TCL Corporation Group in any aspect of its operations based on the reasons stated above.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MEASURES TO AVOID CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
Our Directors recognise the importance of incorporating elements of good corporate governance in management conducive to the protection of the interests of our Shareholders. In particular, the following corporate governance measures in relation to managing potential conflict of interests between our Group and the TCL Corporation Group are taken:
(a) our Directors or, if appropriate, the disinterested Directors will be responsible for deciding and given authority to decide, without attendance by any Directors with beneficial or conflict interests in the new business opportunity, whether or not to take up a new business opportunity which relates to the manufacture and sale of AV Products (excluding TV
sets) and is referred to our Group by the TCL Corporation Group. For this purpose, the
disinterested Directors may, from time to time, engage external professional advisers as they may consider necessary to advise them on the issues which relate to the above matters;
(b) any transaction (if any) between (or proposed to be made between) our Group and connected
persons will be required to comply with Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules, including,
where applicable, the announcement, reporting and independent shareholders’ approval
requirements and with those conditions imposed by the Stock Exchange for the granting of
waiver from strict compliance with the relevant requirements under the Listing Rules;
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(c) in the event that there is conflict of interests in the operations of our Group and the TCL
Corporation Group and their associates, and in respect of any proposed contracts or
arrangements between our Group and the TCL Corporation Group and its associates, any
Director who is considered to be interested in a particular matter or the subject matter, he/
she shall disclose his/her interests to our Board. Pursuant to the Articles, should a Director
have any material interests in the matter, he/she may not vote on the resolutions of our Board
approving the same and shall not be counted in the quorum of the relevant Board meeting. A
relevant board meeting attended by disinterested Directors who have no material interest in
the matter shall be held to deliberate on the matters; and
(d) our independent non-executive Directors shall be delegated with the authority to review on
half yearly basis the compliance and enforcement of the Deed of Non-Competition by our
Controlling Shareholders and will disclose decisions with basis on matters reviewed in our
interim and annual report or by way of announcement to the public in addition to complying
with the disclosure requirements under the Listing Rules. The Controlling Shareholders
also undertake to provide all information necessary for the enforcement of the Deed of
Non-Competition as requested by our Company from time to time and make declaration
on compliance with the Deed of Non-Competition in the interim and annual report of our
Company.
On the basis that all Directors (except Mr. Yuan Bing and Mr. Yu Guanghui) and senior
management of our Group will not hold any position in the TCL Corporation Group, and that each of
our executive Directors and senior management has extensive and relevant experience in the consumer
electronics products business, our Directors are of the view that our Board will have the expertise to
transact business which may potentially involve conflict of interests between the TCL Corporation Group
and our Group objectively, impartially and in the best interest of our Company and our Shareholders as
a whole. Besides, conflict of interests of any Directors who also hold positions in the TCL Corporation
Group will not affect the business operations of our Group as the daily business operations of our Group
are operated and implemented by employees of our Group under the strategic directions of our Board, or
as the case may be, the experienced and disinterested Board.
Our Directors consider that the above corporate governance measures are sufficient to manage
any potential conflict of interests between the TCL Corporation Group and our Group and to protect the
interests of our Shareholders, in particular, our minority Shareholders.
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CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS
TCLM has, since the listing of its shares, had a number of continuing connected transactions with TCL Corporation Group. During the Track Record Period, the transactions of our Group with TCL Corporation Group were under the arrangements or agreements entered into between TCLM and TCL Corporation. TCLM had fully complied with the Listing Rules for each of its continuing connected transactions with TCL Corporation Group. In particular, for each of the years ended 31 December 2012, the independent non-executive directors of TCLM confirmed that all the continuing connected transactions between TCLM (which included our Group) and TCL Corporation were entered into (i) in the ordinary and usual course of the TCLM Group’s business; (ii) in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements governing such transactions which were fair and reasonable and in the interests of the shareholders of TCLM as a whole; and (iii) either on normal commercial terms or on terms no less favourable to the TCLM Group than those available to or from Independent Third Parties. Ernst & Young, TCLM’s auditors, also issued their unqualified letter containing their findings and conclusions in respect of such continuing connected transactions.
TCL Corporation Group, as a major PRC conglomerate that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of electronic, telecommunications, information technology and electrical products, has been providing various services to its subsidiaries (including our Group), including among others, call centre services, general technology support or financial services, etc. Given the size of TCL Corporation Group, it enjoys economies of scale in providing these services and it is able to offer competitive commercial terms, which are often better than its competitors. In addition, in view of the relationship and years of cooperation between our Group and TCL Corporation Group as a result of which (i) we and TCL Corporation Group have a thorough understanding of each other’s operations and business needs; (ii) we share similar operation and corporate culture as well as communication systems which have facilitated efficient negotiation, execution and performance of the transactions between us and TCL Corporation Group; and (iii) taking into account the commercial rationale for the transactions as illustrated under each of the continuing connected transactions in this section which often provided added benefit to our Group, the Board considers that it is in the commercial interest of our Shareholders and our Group as a whole to continue the following continuing connected transactions with TCL Corporation Group upon Listing instead of seeking new cooperation with other parties.
Accordingly, our Company intends to continue these continuing connected transactions with TCL Corporation Group (including the Remaining TCLM Group) after Listing. Upon Listing, TCL Corporation, being our Controlling Shareholder, as well as TCLM, being an associate of TCL Corporation, are connected persons of our Company. Thus any transactions of our Group with any member of TCL Corporation Group (including TCLM) are connected transactions. Our Group entered into several agreements with TCL Corporation and TCLM. The transactions contemplated under these agreements will therefore constitute continuing connected transactions of our Company. All these agreements require the transactions thereunder be carried out on terms which are comparable to terms which may be available to our Group from Independent Third Parties or on terms no less favourable to our Group than those available to or from Independent Third Parties. Further, nothing in these agreements has restricted the freedom of our Group to source from or supply such goods or services to any party other than TCL Corporation Group, which gives flexibility to our Group. Hence, our Group, if we deem fit, can source from or supply the relevant goods or services from whatever sources or distribution channels available to us. To ensure our Group will continue to operate independently from TCL Corporation Group, our
independent non-executive Directors will, in each financial year, review all the continuing connected
transactions that they are entered into (i) in the ordinary and usual course of our Group’s business; (ii)
in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements governing such transactions which are fair
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and reasonable and in the interests of the shareholders of our Company as a whole; and (iii) either on
normal commercial terms or on terms no less favourable to our Group than those available to or from
Independent Third Parties. Our auditors will also issue letter containing their findings and conclusions in
respect of these continuing connected transactions. In view of the aforesaid and in particular, the terms
and the reasons for these transactions, the entering into of various continuing connected transactions with TCL Corporation Group will not impair our ability to carrying on our business independently of TCL Corporation.
The details of these agreements are set out as below:
EXEMPTED CONNECTED TRANSACTION
Deed of Non-Competition
The Deed of Non-Competition has been entered into among TCL Corporation, T.C.L. Industries and our Company on 15 July 2013. Further details of the Deed of Non-Competition are contained in the section headed “Relationship with the Remaining TCLM Group and Controlling Shareholders – Non-Competition Arrangements” in this listing document. No consideration will be payable by either party under the deed when entered into. Accordingly, the deed will constitute a de minimis connected transaction and will be exempted from the reporting, announcement and independent shareholders’ approval requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules.
EXEMPTED CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS
1. Trademark Licence Agreement
As explained above in the section headed “Relationship with the Remaining TCLM Group and the Controlling Shareholder” in this listing document, TCL Corporation Group is a major PRC conglomerate that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of electronic, telecommunications, information technology and electrical products. It owns and has registered “TCL” trademarks in various international classes for its wide-ranging business, in particular in international class 9, which covers apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; data processing equipment, computers; etc. Being a Controlling Shareholder of various subsidiaries engaging in different business segments, TCL Corporation is prepared to grant its subsidiaries (including our Group) trademark licence for their respective businesses.
Transaction Details
By the Trademark Licence Agreement dated 12 July 2013 entered into between TCL Corporation and our Company, we were granted, free of charge, non-exclusive right to use two “TCL” trademarks for the operation, advertising, marketing and sales promotion activities of our ABS-s products for a term from the Listing Date to 31 December 2015. The Trademark Licence Agreement entitles our Company to automatically renew on the same terms every three years thereafter until the expiry of 30 years from 31 December 2015.
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TCL Corporation Group owns and has registered two “TCL” trademarks in international class 9 in the PRC with registration number 1255062 and 4246770 respectively. Our ABS-s products are currently produced with and sold under these two “TCL” trademarks. Given these two “TCL” trademarks in class 9 are also used by other members of TCL Corporation Group and have been used extensively by them in a wide range of electronic, telecommunications, information technology and electrical products, it will be unreasonable for TCL Corporation to transfer these two “TCL” trademarks to our Company but to licence them to us. Such trademarks are considered to be important to the successful long-term operation of our ABS-s business of our Group. Under the applicable laws and regulations of the PRC, licence is required for the production, import, sale, installation and use of satellite ground receiving equipment which covers the production and sale of ABS-s products. In order to be in a position to participate in the tendering process for the
production of ABS-s in the PRC, one must possess such licence. Apart from the quality of our
products, one of the criteria upon which such licence was granted to our ABS-s products was that
they bear “TCL” trademarks which is a reputable brand name in the PRC. It is therefore important
for our Company to be able to continue to use the “TCL” trademarks on our ABS-s products. The
Trademark Licence Agreement allows our Group to secure the use of such “TCL” trademarks
over a reasonable period of time with no consideration payable to TCL Corporation Group. Our
Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) consider that the continuing connected
transactions under the Trademark Licence Agreement are in the ordinary and usual course of
business of our Company, on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of
our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
As our Group is not required to pay any royalty to TCL Corporation for the term from
the Listing Date to 31 December 2015 under the Trademark Licence Agreement, the continuing
connected transactions contemplated thereunder constitute de minimis connected transactions and
thus are exempt from the reporting, annual review, announcement and independent shareholders’
approval requirements under Rule 14A.33(3) of the Listing Rules.
2. Master Call Centre Services Supply Agreement
Transaction Details
In view of the expected increase in our Group’s sale of ABS-s in future, on 12 July
2013, TCL Corporation and our Company entered into the Master Call Centre Services Supply
Agreement, pursuant to which TCL Corporation Group has agreed to provide our Group with the
call centre services for a term from the Listing Date to 31 December 2015, including but not limited
to providing our Group with a 24-hour hotline, supporting the marketing and after-sales service of
various products (especially, ABS-s) of our Group sold in the PRC and providing our Group with
analysed customer information obtained through the operation of the customer call centre. For the
avoidance of doubt, our Group is entitled to use call centre services provided by other independent
service providers.
TCL Corporation Group has a well-established and extensive call centre service network
in the PRC. It has been providing call centre services to its subsidiaries (including our Group)
in various business segments. Due to economies of scale in providing call centre services, TCL
Corporation Group is able to provide such services at a more competitive pricing as compared with
other Independent Third Parties. Such call centre services are particularly important to enhance
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the competitiveness of our ABS-s products by supporting the marketing and after-sales services
thereof. If our Company is to set up a call centre of our own to provide basic call centre services,
we estimate that at least approximately RMB0.11 million and RMB0.18 million respectively is
needed for setting up and for annual operation fees. The call centre operated by TCL Corporation
Group is well established and professional in the provision of call centre services and is able to
provide more comprehensive service due to its size and network. Based on our expected demand for
such call centre services and the estimated establishment and operation costs of a call centre, our
Directors are of the view that it would not be cost effective and efficient at this stage to establish
our own call centre.
Our Group shall pay TCL Corporation Group the service fee which is calculated based on the standard rate and the number of hours of calls handled by TCL Corporation Group in respect of our ABS-s products. The standard rate will be reviewed by TCL Corporation within 60 days after each of its financial year end.
Our Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) are of the view that in order to streamline the cost structure and operations of our Group, it will be beneficial for our Group to subcontract the call centre services to specialized service providers. Given the close relationship between our Group and TCL Corporation Group, our Group will be placed in a better position to monitor the services to be provided by TCL Corporation Group under the Master Call Centre Services Supply Agreement than by other outside service providers. Our Directors consider that the continuing connected transactions under the Master Call Centre Service Supply Agreement and the proposed annual caps thereof are in the ordinary and usual course of business of our Company, on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
Historical Amounts and Proposed Annual Caps
The historical figures and the projected annual caps for the service fees payable are set out in the table below:
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Historical figures 6 23 7
For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 75 89 103
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The following factors have been taken into account in determining the proposed annual caps under the Master Call Centre Services Supply Agreement:
(a) for the year ending 31 December 2013, the proposed annual cap is the estimated pro rata amount calculated based on the actual service fees of approximately HK$10,000 paid to TCL Corporation Group for the services provided in the first quarter of 2013, which was determined by the standard rate times the actual hours of calls handled by TCL Corporation Group; and
(b) for the two years ending 31 December 2015, the proposed annual caps have taken into account the estimated increase of cumulative ABS-s population in these two years which in turn increase the number of ABS-s users who may need call centre services.
Since each of the percentage ratios, where applicable, calculated by reference to the Listing
Rules, for the Master Call Centre Services Supply Agreement on an annual basis is less than 0.1%,
the continuing connected transactions contemplated thereunder are exempt from the reporting,
annual review, announcement and independent shareholders’ approval requirements under Rule
14A.33(3) of the Listing Rules.
3. Services Agreement
Transaction Details
On 12 July 2013, TCLM and our Company entered into the Services Agreement, pursuant
to which TCLM, as a service provider, has agreed to provide for our Group certain general
administrative services such as maintaining files of corporate and commercial documentation and
assisting our Group administering our general insurance obligation, etc, and a small part of its
office premises in Hong Kong for our Group from the Listing Date to 31 December 2013.
During the three years ended 31 December 2012, our Group had engaged TCLM to provide
us with the following services: foreign exchange hedging services in Hong Kong, consultancy
service, legal service and other general administrative services. The reason for a significant
increase in the service fee in the year ended 31 December 2011 was that additional consultancy
service was required by us to help develop our business. As our Group develops, we no longer
require most of the aforesaid services from TCLM.
However, given our Group’s operation base is in the PRC, currently, we do not have an
office of our own in Hong Kong. In preparation for the Listing and as a transitional arrangement,
our Company entered into the Services Agreement with TCLM. The scope of services under the
Services Agreement comprises only the provision of general administrative services and a small
part of its office premises in Hong Kong. Other services, such as foreign exchange hedging services
in Hong Kong, will no longer be used for the year ending 31 December 2013. In consideration
of the provision of part of its office premises and such general administrative services by TCLM,
our Company shall pay TCLM a service fee, based on actual costs incurred by TCLM plus an
administrative fee which shall be no less favourable than (i) those offered by TCLM to other
independent clients and/or (ii) those offered to our Company by other independent service
providers for the provision of comparable services and premises. Given we have engaged TCLM to
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provide such general administrative services in the past three years, they already have a thorough
understanding of our needs in this regard; and given we expect that the provision of such services
is of temporary duration and we will no longer require these services after 2013, it may not be cost
efficient for our Group to source such services from other Independent Third Parties. Our Directors
(including independent non-executive Directors) are of the view that in order to maximize cost
efficiency, it will be beneficial for our Group to receive general administrative services from TCLM
and use part of its office premises until our Company can find a suitable office in Hong Kong after
the Listing. Our Directors consider that the continuing connected transactions under the Services
Agreement and the proposed annual service fees thereof are in the ordinary and usual course of
business of our Company, on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of
our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
Historical Amounts and Proposed Annual Service Fees
The historical figures and projected annual cap for the service fees payable are set out in the
table below:
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$’000) (HK$’000) (HK$’000)
Historical figures 3,494 18,398 5,499
For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$’000) (HK$’000) (HK$’000)
Proposed annual cap 1,250 – –
The proposed annual service fee for the year ending 31 December 2013 is determined
based on (i) the monthly service fee paid by our Group to TCLM in the first 4 months of the year
2013; (ii) the market rate of the premises to be provided by TCLM; and (iii) the estimate costs
to be incurred by TCLM for the provision of such general administrative services. Since each
of the percentage ratios, where applicable, calculated by reference to the Listing Rules, for the
Services Agreement on an annual basis is less than 0.1%, the continuing connected transactions
contemplated thereunder are exempt from the reporting, annual review, announcement and
independent shareholders’ approval requirements under Rule 14A.33(3) of the Listing Rules.
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C O N T I N U I N G C O N N E C T E D T R A N S A C T I O N S S U B J E C T T O T H E R E P O R T I N G AND ANNOUNCEMENT REQUIREMENTS BUT EXEMPT FROM INDEPENDENT SHAREHOLDERS’ APPROVAL REQUIREMENT
1. Technology Support Services and Trade Names Licence Agreement
Background
TCL Corporation Group, as a major PRC conglomerate, in order to achieve cost and
administrative efficiency, takes up all advertising, brand promotion and related work for all of its
subsidiaries. Such centralisation of brand promotion efforts has been viewed to be of the interest
to all members of TCL Corporation Group since as a result thereof much intangible value can be
generated to the trade name of TCL.
During the Track Record Period, our Group, as part of TCLM Group, similar to other
members of the TCL Corporation Group, had been reimbursing TCL Corporation for such
advertising and brand promotion costs at a stipulated rate of approximately 0.25% of the revenue.
The annual amount of branding fees paid by our Group to TCL Corporation were approximately
HK$8.7 million, HK$10.1 million and HK$8.9 million respectively for the three years ended 31
December 2012.
After years of efforts in advertising and brand promotion, the trade name of TCL enjoys
considerable goodwill. Our Directors consider that it is in the interest and benefit of our Company
to be able to continue to use it for our business development and client development.
Given the products manufactured by us are mainly on a ODM basis, we may not take the
benefit of brand promotion as extensively as other members of TCL Corporation Group after the
Spin-off. Having said that, after arm’s length negotiations with TCL Corporation, with the same
stipulated rate of revenue payable to TCL Corporation, TCL Corporation has agreed to provide us
with extensive technology support services on top of allowing us to use the trade name of TCL.
Transaction Details
On 12 July 2013, TCL Corporation and our Company entered into the Technology Support
Services and Trade Names Licence Agreement, pursuant to which TCL Corporation has granted
our Group, a non-exclusive, non-licensable and non-transferable licence to use (i) the general
technology support services provided by TCL Corporation Group; and (ii) to use “TCL” trade name
and other trade names from time to time used by TCL Corporation Group, for a term from the
Listing Date to 31 December 2015.
Our Group has our own research and development department which is specific to our
products only. TCL Corporation Group has its own development centre known as Industry
Research Institute which conducts forward-looking technology research, develops industries
convergence technology and new product, establishment of technology management platform for
TCL Corporation and its subsidiaries, integrates and coordinates the technology resource of various
members of TCL Corporation Group and leads and organizes governmental technology projects.
Our Group considers that it would be beneficial and cost effective to us if we could share such
know-how, expertise, experience and research results of TCL Corporation Group and provide our
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Group with the know-how, research results, expertise and experience relevant to our new product
development, especially in view of product convergence in electronic products industry. The
sharing of such technology support or know-how is particularly important since our products may
be required to cross over with other electronic products.
The Trademark Licence Agreement is only for our ABS-s products so as to enable us to use
the “TCL” trademarks on our ABS-s products. It does not entitle us to use the trade name of TCL
for other purposes. By entering into the Technology Support Services and Trade Names Licence
Agreement, our Group is able to use the trade name of TCL for our business development and client
development. Further, a number of our Group members are using “TCL” as part of their company
names.
Our Group shall pay TCL Corporation a licence fee to be calculated at a rate of 0.25% of the
revenue of our Group and subject to downward revision as shall be mutually agreed by the parties.
Such rate has been a long standing and well established rate charged by TCL Corporation to each
of its members. It is considered to be a reasonable rate by our Directors in view of the technology
support services provided by TCL Corporation Group.
Our Directors consider that the continuing connected transactions under Technology Support
Services and Trade Names Licence Agreement and the proposed licence fees are in the ordinary and
usual course of business of our Company, on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in
the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
Proposed Annual Caps
The projected annual caps for the licence fee payable are set out in the table below:
For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 9,855 10,643 11,495
The proposed annual caps are determined (i) assuming the licence fee be calculated at a rate of 0.25% of the revenue of our Group, (ii) after taking into account the total sales of our Group’s products in the year ended 31 December 2012 amounting to HK$3.65 billion, and (iii) the estimated steady annual growth in the sales of our products for the three years ending 31 December 2015. Our Group expects that the sales of AV Products (excluding TV sets) will become increasingly
concentrated in certain well-known international brands, most of which are our customers and have
long-term relationships with us. Further, our Group has input substantial resources in developing
audio products and thus we expect there will be growth in the sales of our audio products in the
three years ending 31 December 2015. Accordingly, although the global sales of AV Products are
expected to decrease in the coming few years, our Group expects that we can maintain a steady
growth in the sales of our products in the three years ending 31 December 2015.
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Since each of the percentage ratios, where applicable, calculated by reference to the Listing Rules, for the Technology Support Services and Trade Names Licence Agreement on an annual basis is more than 0.1% but less than 5%, the continuing connected transactions contemplated thereunder are subject to the reporting, annual review and announcement but exempt from independent shareholders’ approval requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules.
2. Master Lease (Tenant) Agreement
Transaction Details
On 12 July 2013, TCL Corporation as landlord, and our Company as tenant entered into the Master Lease (Tenant) Agreement for a term from the Listing Date to 31 December 2015, pursuant to which our Group shall lease certain premises from TCL Corporation Group. The expiry date of each of the leases contemplated under the Master Lease (Tenant) Agreement shall not be later than 31 December 2015.
The rental shall be determined with reference to the prevailing market rate which shall be no more than the rent payable by an Independent Third Party to TCL Corporation Group for comparable tenancies. In addition to the rental, unless otherwise agreed, TCL Corporation Group shall pay all the (i) taxes, (ii) management fees, (iii) other charges payable to the central and local government of the PRC or the government of Hong Kong and (iv) the routine repair and maintenance fees.
Due to geographical proximity, our Group has been leasing certain properties with a total area of approximately 70,000 sq.m. in Shenzhen and Huizhou from TCL Corporation Group as its offices, factory, warehouse and dormitory. Our Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) consider that it is the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole to enter into the Master Lease (Tenant) Agreement in order to regulate the existing and new leases entered into between our Group and TCL Corporation Group. Our Directors consider that the continuing connected transactions under the Master Lease (Tenant) Agreement and the proposed annual caps thereof are in the ordinary and usual course of business of our Company, on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
Historical Amounts and Proposed Annual Caps
The historical figures and projected annual caps for the rent payable are set out in the table
below:
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Historical figures 11,367 11,946 12,401
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For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 13,745 5,720 5,821
The following factors have been taken into account in determining the proposed annual caps:
(a) for the year ending 31 December 2013, the proposed annual cap is determined based on (i) the historical amount of rents paid by our Group to TCL Corporation Group; and (ii) the estimated aggregate annual rents payable calculated based on the total area of the properties leased and the current average rent per sq. m. under the existing leases; and
(b) for the two years ending 31 December 2015, the proposed annual caps have taken into account the estimated annual increase in market rentals during these two years.
In determining the proposed annual caps for the two years ending 31 December 2015, we have also taken into account the construction agreement dated 17 October 2012 entered into between Huizhou Mobile and us, pursuant to which our Group, being the purchaser of a portion of a piece of land in Huizhou, the PRC, shall cooperate with Huizhou Mobile, being the vendor of the land, in the construction project thereon. Upon satisfaction of certain conditions imposed by the relevant authorities in the PRC in relation to the transfer of state-owned land use rights, Huizhou Mobile shall enter into a transfer agreement with our Group pursuant to which Huizhou Mobile will transfer to our Group the agreed portion of the land together with the buildings thereon. On 26 June 2013, our Company entered into the transfer agreement with Huizhou Mobile and the consideration for the transfer amounts to approximately HK$38.4 million. Our Group expects such transfer will be completed by the end of 2013 and our Group will use the buildings as staff quarters; and in turn, our Group will no longer need to lease properties from TCL Corporation Group for such purposes. Further, as mentioned in the section headed “Business – Production Facilities – Our new production facility” in this listing document, we are constructing a new production facility for AV Products
(excluding TV sets) in Huizhou. When our new production facility fully commences its commercial
production, our old production facility will cease to operate and our production and research and development facilities will be moved to our new plant. It is currently expected that the relocation of our production plant will be completed around the end of August 2013. The lease of old production site with TCL Corporation is expected to be terminated by the end of 2013. In this connection, our Group expects the proposed annual caps for the rent payable under the Master Lease (Tenant) Agreement for the two years ending 31 December 2015 will be decreased.
Since each of the percentage ratios, where applicable, calculated by reference to the
Listing Rules, for the Master Lease (Tenant) Agreement on an annual basis is more than 0.1% but
less than 5%, the continuing connected transactions contemplated thereunder are subject to the
reporting, annual review and announcement but exempt from independent shareholders’ approval
requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules.
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CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING, ANNOUNCEMENT AND INDEPENDENT SHAREHOLDERS’ APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement
Transaction Details
On 12 July 2013, TCL Corporation and our Company has entered into the Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement for a term from the Listing Date to 31 December 2015, pursuant to which the relevant member of TCL Corporation Group shall:
(a) act as the intermediary for our Group to import the required articles, things, parts or components manufactured or produced in areas other than the PRC which are required for the manufacture or production of the Company’s products (“Overseas Materials”). Such Overseas Materials are not manufactured or produced by TCL Corporation Group, but are purchased by our Company’s overseas subsidiaries from Independent Third Parties overseas independently and TCL Corporation Group is not at all involved in such purchases. TCL Corporation Group subsequently purchases such Overseas Materials from our Company’s overseas subsidiaries. The purchase price to be paid by TCL Corporation Group shall be the purchase price paid or to be paid by our Company’s overseas subsidiaries to Independent Third Parties for the purchase of the Overseas Materials (the “Import Price”); and
(b) sell such Overseas Materials to our Company’s nominated subsidiaries in the PRC.
It should be noted that TCL Corporation Group merely acts as the intermediary for the Group to facilitate custom clearance for importing the Overseas Materials and the sole purpose of entering into of the Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement is for facilitating custom clearance and import logistics of Overseas Materials only, and such sales and purchases to and/or from TCL Corporation Group have been eliminated in the combined financial statements. The second part of the Overseas Materials sourcing service mentioned above is different from and does not form part of the transactions under the “Sourcing of components and parts from TCL Corporation Group” described in the section of “Master Sale and Purchase Agreement” below.
Insofar as the purchases made by TCL Corporation Group from our overseas subsidiaries of Overseas Materials are concerned, all the risk related to the Overseas Materials as purchased are transferred to TCL Corporation Group when the delivery of such materials have been made to the overseas warehouse designated by TCL Corporation Group. The risk of such Overseas Materials will stay with TCL Corporation Group until the custom clearance in relation thereof has been completed and such Overseas Materials have then been sold to our subsidiaries in the PRC.
The settlement currency for the payment of Import Price by TCL Corporation Group to our Company’s overseas subsidiaries is in USD while TCL Corporation Group sells Overseas Materials to our Company’s nominated subsidiaries in the PRC in RMB. If there is any currency risk involved, it shall be borne by TCL Corporation Group.
The price determination of such sourcing fees is as follows:
(a) in respect of the purchase of Overseas Materials by TCL Corporation Group from our Group in places other than the PRC: the relevant Company’s overseas subsidiary charges TCL Corporation Group the costs of Overseas Materials; and
(b) in respect of the sale of Overseas Materials by TCL Corporation Group to the Company’s nominated subsidiaries in the PRC: TCL Corporation Group charges the relevant Company’s nominated subsidiary in PRC (i) the Import Price, (ii) all import duties payable by TCL Corporation Group, and (iii) an administrative charge being 1% of the Import Price.
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Of the above administrative charge at 1% of Import Price, approximately 90% covers the actual expenses including import administrative expenses, insurance fee and all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by TCL Corporation Group relating to the importation and delivery of the relevant Overseas Materials into the PRC; and the remaining approximately 10% represents the mark-up received by TCL Corporation Group. TCL Corporation Group generally charges its other members such administrative charge at a rate of 1% of the relevant import price, out of which the proportion of actual expenses and mark-up received by TCL Corporation Group is also approximately 90% and 10%, respectively. The above administrative charge shall be no less favourable than those charged by Independent Third Parties for the purpose of importing Overseas Materials for the Group.
The credit period we offer to Independent Third Parties ranges from 60 to 180 days and the credit period offered by Independent Third Parties to us ranges from 15 to 120 days. The relevant member of our Group in the PRC shall pay the Import Price plus import duties and administrative charge to TCL Corporation Group not more than 30 days after the receipt of Overseas Materials. TCL Corporation Group will pay the cost of Overseas Materials to the relevant member of the Group in places other than the PRC not more than 30 days after the receipt of payment (Import Price plus import duties and administrative charge) from the relevant member of the Group in the PRC. Such credit period falls within the range of or no less favourable than the credit period offered to and by Independent Third Parties. The payment terms largely correspond to the payment terms allowed by the PRC governmental authorities and Independent Third Parties to which import duties and other expenses are paid.
Our Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) are of the view that in respect of the Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement, the arrangement of sourcing Overseas Materials via TCL Corporation Group is the best alternative for our Group to source Overseas Materials for our Group’s production. Instead of opting to import directly from our Company’s overseas subsidiaries and/or from designated overseas Independent Third Parties, the sourcing of Overseas Materials through TCL Corporation Group will facilitate custom clearance and import logistic of sourcing Overseas Materials of our Group.
Given TCL Corporation Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Huizhou, the PRC, where our production facility locates, it maintains a sound record in General Administration of Customs of the PRC (中華人民共和國海關總署). TCL Corporation is classified as a class AA enterprise whereas our Company is classified as a class A enterprise. Based on the requirements of “The Measures of the Customs of the PRC on the Classified Management of Enterprises” (《中華人民共和國海關企業分類管理辦法》) published by the General Administration of Customs of the PRC on 14 October 2010 and implemented since 1 January 2011, the General Administration of Customs shall, in light of the enterprises’ performances in observing laws, administrative regulations, customs rules, relevant provisions on corruption and their respective business management status as well as the Customs supervision and statistical records, etc., to evaluate and provide classification to consignees and consigners of import and export of goods registered with the Customs. The consignee or consigner of import or export of goods in class AA shall meet the following requirements: (1) meeting the requirements of the management category of class A, and having been subject to the management of class A for at least one year; (2) having the error rate of import or export declaration below 3% during the previous year; (3) meeting the requirements for customs administration, enterprise business management and trading safety upon the inspection of the Customs; (4) submitting a “Evaluation Report on Enterprise Business Management Status” and the audit report for the previous year as issued by an accounting firm annually; and (5) submitting a “Form on the Import and Export Business” every semi-annually, and the enterprises are being reviewed annually. Accordingly, it enjoys more advantages and is in a better position than our Company to perform custom clearance in the area. In particular, it is benefited by the privileged
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policy under “Measures of the Customs of the PRC on the Classified Management of Enterprises” (《中華人民共和國海關對企業實施分類管理辦法》). TCL Corporation, as a class AA enterprise, is able to enjoy the economic benefits, convenience and efficiency brought by import duties determined based on its actual transaction price instead of estimation by the customs authority. For other non-class AA enterprises, when the transaction price cannot be ascertained, import duties will be determined by the customs authority based on any of the followings: (i) the transaction price of same goods imported to the same country or region; (ii) the transaction price of similar goods imported to the same country or region; (iii) the cost of producing same or similar goods in the PRC; or (iv) any other reasonable pricing basis. Import duties determined on such estimation basis are generally higher than those determined based on the actual transaction price. Moreover, the time needed for custom clearance is usually longer when custom duties determined on such basis as the custom authority would need more time and effort to communicate with the enterprise concerned in order to ascertain and verify the transaction price. Therefore, our Group, by sourcing Overseas Materials from TCL Corporation Group, is able to enjoy the economic benefits, convenience and efficiency brought by import duties determined based on the actual transaction price instead of estimation by the customs authority.
Our Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) shall review the classifications of our Company and TCL Corporation pursuant to the General Administration of Customs semi-annually. If there is any reclassification where TCL Corporation is the same or at a lower level of class than us, the Board shall review and re-consider whether it would be in our Group’s interests as a whole to continue the transactions with TCL Corporation Group under the Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement.
Furthermore, there are specific and professional departments of TCL Corporation Group responsible for the custom clearance and import logistic of sourcing various overseas materials for our Group and its other members. Such arrangement of custom clearance and import logistic in bulk can achieve economies of scale and thus increase the flexibility and efficiency and decrease the marginal costs involved and can provide custom clearance service at a more competitive price than other service providers. Our Company is able to and free to source from any Independent Third Parties such custom clearance and import logistic services and our Company has obtained quotations from certain Independent Third Parties for the provision of such services. It is noted that TCL Corporation Group has a comparative price advantage on the administrative charges over them. For illustrative purpose only, we estimated that by sourcing custom clearance services from TCL Corporation Group, we could save approximately HK$140,000, HK$199,000 and HK$284,000 for each of the three years ended 31 December 2012, respectively, comparing to the quotation of such services by Independent Third Parties. Further, our Company believes that TCL Corporation being our Controlling Shareholder is a more reliable business partner than other Independent Third Parties in performing such custom clearance and import logistic function. Currently, we have 4 staff who are qualified with custom licence, with 4 to 15 years of relevant experience, to handle custom clearance for our Group. If our Company were to perform the entire custom clearance function, including custom clearance for Overseas Materials as envisaged under the Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement, additional qualified staff would have to be employed and accordingly, additional operating costs would have to be incurred. For illustrative purpose only, we estimated that by sourcing custom clearance services from TCL Corporation Group, we could save approximately HK$244,000, HK$348,000 and HK$497,000 for each of the three years ended 31 December 2012, respectively, comparing to performing custom clearance by ourselves. Our Directors consider that the continuing connected transactions under the Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement and the proposed annual caps thereof are in the ordinary and usual course of business of our Company, on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
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Historical Amounts and Proposed Annual Caps
The historical figures and projected annual caps of the continuing connected transactions under the Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement are set out in the table below:
Purchase of the Overseas Materials by TCL Corporation Group from our Company’s overseas subsidiaries in places other than the PRC
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Historical figures 30,383 75,036 138,866
For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 150,310 150,310 150,310
Sale of the Overseas Materials by TCL Corporation Group to the Company’s nominated
subsidiaries in the PRC
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Historical figures 69,794 99,363 142,005
For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 158,336 158,336 158,336
Prior to mid-2010, TCL Corporation Group purchased Overseas Materials from an overseas
subsidiary of the TCLM (i.e. a member of the TCLM Group). Such purchase was terminated in
May 2010. Starting from the second half of 2010, TCL Corporation Group has been purchasing
Overseas Materials from a subsidiary of our Company. Given the purchase made prior to mid
2010 by TCL Corporation Group was purchased from TCLM Group, they did not constitute a
continuing connected transaction of our Group and hence the purchase amount was not included in
the historical figures for the year ended 31 December 2010. For this reason, there is a significant
difference between the purchase amount of the Overseas Materials by TCL Corporation Group and
the sale amount of the Overseas Materials to our Group in the year ended 31 December 2010.
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Based on the price determined for the sourcing fees paid to TCL Corporation provided
above, our Directors confirm that our Company is not subject to any transfer pricing challenged by
the relevant tax authorities or any associated risks.
In determining the proposed annual caps for the transactions under the Master Overseas
Materials Sourcing Agreement for the three years ending 31 December 2015, our Company (i) has
taken into account the estimated pro rata amount calculated based on the actual purchase amount
of Overseas Materials by TCL Corporation Group and the actual sales amount of such materials
to the Company’s nominated subsidiaries in the sum of HK$41.1 million and HK$47.5 million
respectively, for the first four months ended 30 April 2013; and (ii) has taken into account the
seasonal factor as demonstrated in the Track Record Period that there is a pattern of lower sales
in the first quarter of the year since it is usually the low season for the industry and the sales are
normally affected by the Chinese New Year holiday.
Since each of the percentage ratios, where applicable, calculated by reference to the Listing
Rules, for the Master Overseas Materials Sourcing Agreement on an annual basis is more than 5%,
the continuing connected transactions contemplated thereunder are subject to the reporting, annual
review, announcement and independent shareholders’ approval requirements under Chapter 14A of
the Listing Rules.
2. Master Sale and Purchase Agreement
Transaction Details
On 12 July 2013, TCL Corporation and our Company have entered into the Master Sale and
Purchase Agreement for a term from the Listing Date to 31 December 2015, pursuant to which:
Sourcing of components and parts from TCL Corporation Group
Our Company shall procure our subsidiaries to favourably consider purchasing part of
our Group’s required components and parts produced or manufactured in the PRC from TCL
Corporation Group provided that they can offer terms (including price, payment terms and credit
terms) no less favourable than terms available from Independent Third Parties and are capable of
meeting the timeline, quality and quantity of the relevant order placed. Such components and parts
include mainly circuit boards, wire, tooling and mobile communication module.
TCL Corporation shall procure the relevant members of TCL Corporation Group to sell to
the relevant members of our Group the requested components and parts.
Sale of components, parts and accessories to TCL Corporation Group
If the relevant member of TCL Corporation Group requests or makes a written offer to any
member of our Group to purchase from our Group any components and parts or accessories, our
Company shall procure our subsidiaries to favourably consider offering to supply to or accepting
such offer to purchase made by relevant member of TCL Corporation Group provided that the terms
(including price, payment terms and credit terms) of the offer by TCL Corporation Group are no
less favourable than terms available to our Group from Independent Third Parties.
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The components and parts supplied to TCL Corporation Group are mainly plastic products manufactured by Regency Optics-Electron and to be used by TCL Corporation Group in their production process. To ensure our Group members’ demand can be fully satisfied, we will only consider accepting orders of non-Group members (including TCL Corporation Group) if we have spare capacity to supply. Other components and parts supplied to TCL Corporation Group are mainly loader, integrated circuits and metallic components.
From 2013 onwards, our Group commences to supply accessories to TCL Corporation Group in response to the request of TCL Corporation Group. Such accessories, which are mainly speakers and Soundbars, do not bear any brands of our ODM customers. Since our Group has long term trading relationship with well-known international brands, we are well adapted to the rapid technology change and our products are compatible to other electronics products, including those produced by TCL Corporation Group. Due to geographical proximity of our production facility and that of the TCL Corporation Group and the compatibility and quality of our accessories, TCL Corporation Group sources from us accessories which are subsequently sold to TCL Corporation Group’s customers as accessory to or part and parcel of TCL Corporation Group’s electronics products, including television sets and mobile phones. Such sourcing and subsequent sale of accessories by TCL Corporation would not affect its compliance with its undertakings and covenants made under the Deed of Non-Competition in favour of our Group. Our Company considers that TCL Corporation Group is a reliable customer and that supplying accessories to TCL Corporation Group can generate sales on normal commercial terms. The amount of such sales of accessories is not significant to our Group’s total sales or to TCL Corporation Group’s total purchases and our Group currently has no intention to develop the business of sale of accessories actively.
There is no minimum commitment of components, parts and accessories to be purchased by TCL Corporation Group or to be supplied by us, and the Company can sell its spare components, parts and accessories to alternative customers at similar terms offered to TCL Corporation Group. On the other hand, our Company is in control to source from any Independent Third Parties components and parts and our Company has obtained quotations from certain Independent Third Parties for such components and parts. It is noted that TCL Corporation Group has a comparative price advantage on supplying such components and parts to us over them. In the event that any sale and purchase under the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement are conducted, a purchase order setting out all the terms of the transaction will be entered into by the relevant subsidiaries of our Group and TCL Corporation Group provided always that such terms shall be no less favourable than terms available to our Group from Independent Third Parties.
Our Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) are of the view that in respect of the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, insofar as transactions concerning the sourcing of components and parts, it will continue to facilitate the smooth operation of the Group’s business by providing a stable and reliable source of supply of the necessary materials manufactured in the PRC for the Group’s manufacture of the AV Products (excluding TV sets) and the necessary finished goods for the Group’s operations. Due to geographical proximity of the production facility of our Group and that of TCL Corporation Group, we can also enjoy the benefit of saving transportation and storage costs from sourcing components and parts from TCL Corporation Group. Insofar as sale of components and parts is concerned, it allows the Group to better manage its level of components and parts by providing additional flexibility to the Group for managing its spare components and parts (if any) and insofar as sale of accessories is concerned, the Group may generate revenue by supplying to TCL Corporation Group on normal commercial terms. The credit period we offer to Independent Third Parties ranges from 15 to 180 days and the credit period offered by Independent Third Parties to us ranges from 15 to 120 days. The credit period we offer to TCL Corporation Group is 60 days whereas the credit period TCL Corporation Group offers to us is also 60 days. Such credit period fall within the range of credit period offered to and by Independent Third Parties and hence are comparable to those offered by Independent Third Parties. Our Directors consider that the continuing connected transactions under the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement and the proposed annual caps thereof are in the ordinary and usual course of business of our Company, on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
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Historical Amounts and Proposed Annual Caps
The settlement currency under the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement is RMB. The historical figures and projected aggregate annual caps of the continuing connected transactions under the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement are set out in the table below:
Sourcing of components and parts
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Historical figures 474,600 66,838 40,855
For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 43,367 43,367 43,367
Sale of components and parts and accessories
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Historical figures 441,259 195,498 13,212
For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 138,713 138,713 138,713
For sourcing of components and parts during the year ended 31 December 2010, our Group sourced components and parts, which principally are SKD, from a subsidiary of TCL Corporation in Hong Kong; hence, the amount of sourcing in that year was exceptionally high. From 2011 onwards, as we have our own Hong Kong subsidiary to source components and parts, our demand for sourcing from TCL Corporation Group dropped significantly for the two years ended 31 December 2012.
For the sale of components and parts during the two years ended 31 December 2011, we sold a substantial amount of components and parts to a subsidiary of TCLM in Poland (i.e. a member of the TCL Corporation Group) for its further assembly into finished products and supply of such finished products to an overseas buyer designated by our Group. However, such sales had been gradually reduced in 2011 and were terminated in the year ended 31 December 2012. Starting from 2011, our Group has been selling the components and parts to an Independent Third Party in Indonesia for its further assembly and supply of finished products to such designated buyer. Given
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such sales were to an Independent Third Party, they did not constitute a continuing connected transaction and hence the sales amount was not included in the historical figures for the two years ended 31 December 2012 under the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement. For this reason, the amount of sales dropped significantly from HK$441.3 million in the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$195.5 million in the year ended 31 December 2011 and further to HK$13.2 million in the year ended 31 December 2012.
In order to achieve vertical integration of our production process, our Group acquired 60% shareholding in Regency Optics-Electron on 20 December 2012. Regency Optics-Electron sold plastic components and parts to TCL Corporation in the sum of approximately HK$82.5 million in the year ended 31 December 2012. As Regency Optics-Electron was not our subsidiary until 20 December 2012, its sales amount was not included in the historical figures for the year ended 31 December 2012 under the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement.
In determining the proposed annual caps for sourcing components and parts under the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement for the three years ending 31 December 2015, our Company (i) has taken into account the estimated pro rata amount calculated based on the actual amount of components and parts sourced from TCL Corporation Group in the first four months ended 30 April 2013 in the sum of HK$11.7 million; and (ii) has taken into account the seasonal factor as demonstrated in the Track Record Period that there is a pattern of lower sales in the first quarter of the year since it is usually the low season for the industry and the sales are normally affected by the Chinese New Year holiday.
In determining the proposed annual caps for sale of components, parts and accessories under the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement for the three years ending 31 December 2015, our Company (i) takes into account the estimated pro rata amount calculated based on the actual total amount of plastic components, parts and accessories supplied to TCL Corporation Group in the sum of HK$41.6 million in the first four months ended 30 April 2013; and (ii) has taken into account the seasonal factor as demonstrated in the Track Record Period that there is a pattern of lower sales in the first quarter of the year since it is usually the low season for the industry and the sales are normally affected by the Chinese New Year holiday.
Since each of the percentage ratios, where applicable, calculated by reference to the Listing Rules, for the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement on an annual basis is more than 5%, the continuing connected transactions contemplated thereunder are subject to the reporting, annual review, announcement and independent shareholders’ approval requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules.
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3. Master Financial Services Agreement
Transaction Details
On 12 July 2013, TCL Corporation, Finance Company and our Company has entered into the Master Financial Services Agreement for a term starting from the Listing Date to 31 December 2013. Finance Company is a non-bank financial institution (非銀行金融機構) duly established in the PRC with Financial Licence approved and issued by China Banking Regulatory Commission (“CBRC”) (經中國銀行業監督管理委員會核准取得 《金融許可證》) and the pricing policies and the operation of which are subject to guidelines issued by CBRC. According to the
Notice for Corporate Group Finance Company Risk Assessment and Categorisation Monitoring
Guidelines《(企業集團財務公司風險評價和分類監管指引》的通知) issued by CBRC dated 10 November 2007 (the “Notice”), Finance Company was rated as Grade 2 (Satisfactory) by
CBRC for the year 2009, 2010 and 2011 in its risk rating assessment. According to the Notice,
there are five levels of rating in risk assessments of non-bank financial institutions with Grade
1 being excellent and the overall risk exposure of finance companies of business conglomerates
is qualitatively and quantitatively analysed based on its management, operation and affairs of
the business conglomerates. Management assessment includes the setup and effectiveness of the
systems to monitor areas such as corporate governance, functional orientation, internal control,
compliance management, internal audit and information systems. Operation assessment mainly
covers capital adequacy, quality of assets, market risk, profitability, liquidity and service standards.
Assessment on affairs of the business conglomerates to which the finance companies belong
include fundamental status of the conglomerates, its control over its members and their support
provided to the finance companies. The risk rating of Finance Company is currently being assessed
and the assessment result is expected to be available in late 2013. It does not accept deposit from
corporation not being a member of the TCL Corporation Group. One of the functions of the Finance
Company is to centralise cash management for members of the TCL Corporation Group and thus
to facilitate clearing among members of the TCL Corporation Group. Its major scope of services
includes but not limited to provision of guarantee to, arrangement of entrusted loans and entrusted
investment among, arrangement of documentary bills service and letter of credit discounting
services for, settlement services among, receiving deposits from, arrangement of loans and finance
lease to, making consumed loan and buyer loan to, fellow members of its group; and investment in
financial institutions, investment in securities.
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The approximate figures for the total assets value, current ratio and profits after tax of
Finance Company for the years ended on 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively are as
follows:
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012
Total assets value (RMB) 3,400,000,000 5,500,000,000 5,500,000,000
Current ratio 1.20 1.12 1.12
Profits after tax (RMB) 27,550,000 53,940,000 81,310,000
The main terms of the Master Financial Services Agreement are as follows:
Deposit Services
Our Group may from time to time and in our absolute discretion to deposit with and withdraw our deposits from Finance Company. There is no restriction on our ability to deposit our cash with independent commercial banks in or outside of the PRC now or in the future should we so wish. Currently, we maintain deposits with independent commercial banks in and outside of the PRC and expect to continue to do so depending on our contractual and other requirements. It is part of the ordinary and usual treasury activities of our Group to deposit money with financial institutions. Our Group deposits money with Finance Company because (i) Finance Company is a non-bank financial institution (非銀行金融機構) duly established in the PRC with Financial Licence approved and issued by CBRC (經中國銀行業監督管理委員會核准取得 《金融許可證》) and the pricing policies and the operation of which are subject to guidelines issued by CBRC; (ii) our Company believes that Finance Company, being a fellow subsidiary of our Company controlled by TCL Corporation, is in a better position to serve the financial needs of our Group as TCL Corporation has been the ultimate Controlling Shareholder of our Group members since the inception of our Group and has a thorough understanding of the operations and development needs of our Group. Accordingly, Finance Company may be able to service the Group more efficiently; and (iii) if Finance Company decides to accept any amount of cash deposits from any relevant member of our Group (including current deposits, fixed deposits or any other form of deposits), the interest rates offered by Finance Company shall not be lower than the interest rates offered by other independent financial institutions from time to time. Other terms and conditions offered by Finance Company as a whole shall also not be less favourable than those offered by other independent financial institutions and shall be on normal commercial terms.
If any relevant member of our Group demands repayment of any money deposited by it with Finance Company in accordance with the relevant terms and procedure and Finance Company fails to follow the repayment demand, such member of our Group shall then have the right to request TCL Corporation to repay the outstanding deposit amount on behalf of Finance Company in full.
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Other Financial Services
Our Group may from time to time and in its absolute discretion request Finance Company
to provide other financial services (“Other Financial Services”), including, among other things,
financial advisory services, settlement advisory services, insurance agency services, agency lending
and borrowings, bills, letter of credit discounting, documentary bills services and any other services
approved by the China Banking Regulatory Commission. The fees charged by Finance Company
in respect of Other Financial Services shall not be higher than the fees determined by People’s
Bank of China (if applicable) and the fees charged by other independent financial institutions in
respect of such services. Other terms and conditions of Other Financial Services offered by Finance
Company shall not be less favourable than those offered by other independent financial institutions
and shall be on normal commercial terms.
The relevant member of our Group determines in its absolute discretion to use Other
Financial Services provided by Finance Company or any other independent financial institutions.
The relevant member of our Group may enter into separate written agreements with Finance
Company in relation to the provision of the specific services under Other Financial Services with
a view to setting out the detailed terms of the transactions, as long as such terms comply with the
requirements of the Listing Rules.
Our Directors (including independent non-executive Directors) are of the view that the
principal purpose of entering into the Master Financial Services Agreement is to provide cost
efficient financial services to all relevant members of our Group. Finance Company has been
providing financial services to our Group and has a thorough understanding of the operations and
development needs of our Group. Accordingly, it is expected that Finance Company will be more
efficient in terms of processing transactions for our Group than other financial institutions given
their close relationships. Our Directors consider that the continuing connected transactions under
the Master Financial Services Agreement and the proposed annual caps thereof are in the ordinary
and usual course of business of our Company, on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and
in the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
Historical Amounts and Proposed Annual Caps
The historical figures and proposed annual cap being the maximum daily balance of deposits
placed in Finance Company during each of the financial year are set out in the table below:
Deposit Services
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Historical figures 43,258 141,498 614,804
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For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 656,993 N/A N/A
(Note1) (Note1)
The historical figures and proposed annual cap for the fees paid or payable for other financial
services are set out in the table below:
Other Financial Services
For the year ended 31 December
2010 2011 2012 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Historical figures 180 539 31
For the year ending 31 December
2013 2014 2015 (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000) (HK$ ’000)
Proposed annual cap 1,250 N/A N/A
(Note1) (Note1)
Note:
1. Our Group has applied to the Stock Exchange for the transactions contemplated under the Master Financial Services Agreement for a waiver from strict compliance with the announcement and independent shareholders’ approval requirements set out in Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules which will expire on 31 December 2013. We will submit such non-exempt continuing connected transactions under the Master Financial Services Agreement (together with the proposed annual caps) to our independent shareholders for approval by 31 December 2013.
For the three years ended 31 December 2012, since our Group’s cashflow remained positive,
there was an increase in our cash balance and our deposit increased accordingly. During the Track
Record Period, due to the continuous appreciation of RMB, our Company increased our proportion
of RMB deposit. Following the internal policy of TCLM, our then holding company during the
three years ended 31 December 2012, which RMB were primary deposited with Finance Company,
our deposit with Finance Company increased substantially during the period.
In determining the proposed annual caps for the Deposit Services for the year ending 31
December 2013, our Company has taken into account the maximum daily balance of deposit we
placed in Finance Company from 1 January 2013 to the Latest Practicable Date as we expected that
the amount of deposit we placed with Finance Company would continue to decrease during the year
as we have to distribute part of our cash reserve to TCLM in the form of distribution of our profits
for the year ended 31 December 2011 and satisfy construction costs of our new production facility.
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In determining the proposed annual caps for Other Financial Services for the year ending
31 December 2013, our Group has taken into account (i) the expected demand of Regency Optics-
Electron for bills discounting services amounting to approximately HK$25 million for the year
ending 31 December 2013 which is estimated based on the actual amount of bill receivables of
Regency Optics-Electron which used bill discounting services in the first four months ended 30
April 2013; and (ii) the bill discounting service charge at a rate of 5% per annum. Such rate is
charged by Finance Company to each member of TCL Corporation Group for the same service.
Comparing to the quotation of such service provided by Independent Third Parties, the pricing of
Finance Company is more favourable than those terms available to our Group from Independent
Third Parties.
Since each of the percentage ratios, where applicable, calculated by reference to the Listing
Rules, for the Master Financial Services Agreement on an annual basis is more than 5%, the
continuing connected transactions contemplated thereunder are subject to the reporting, annual
review, announcement and independent shareholders’ approval requirements under Chapter 14A of
the Listing Rules. Further, the continuing connected transactions contemplated under the Master
Financial Services Agreement also constitute the provision of financial assistance under Rule
14.04(1)(e) of the Listing rules and thus a discloseable transaction under Chapter 14 of the Listing
Rules and also an advance to any entity which is subject to the requirements under Rule 13.13 of
the Listing Rules.
Internal Control and Corporate Governance Measures
Our Directors are of the view that the entering into of the Master Financial Services Agreement
(including the proposed annual caps) are in the ordinary and usual course of business of our Company, on
normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of our Company and our shareholders as
a whole. In order to further safeguard the interests of our independent shareholders, we have adopted the
following measures with respect to the transactions under the Master Financial Services Agreement:
1. Independent Shareholders’ approval:
We will submit the Master Financial Services Agreement (together with the proposed annual
caps) to our independent Shareholders for approval by 31 December 2013. Appropriate disclosure
of the historical and on-going transactions between us and TCL Corporation Group which will
continue under the Master Financial Services Agreement has been made in this listing document,
enabling our Shareholders to form an informed view of the transactions. A waiver expiring on 31
December 2013 has been granted by the Stock Exchange. If independent Shareholders’ approval
cannot be obtained by 31 December 2013, we will not continue with the transactions under
the Master Financial Services Agreement to the extent they constitute non-exempt continuing
connected transactions under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules. In such event, it is not expected
that we will suffer any adverse legal consequences since we are not prohibited to terminate the
transactions pursuant to the Master Financial Services Agreement; however, we may not be able
to continue in enjoying the better interest rate and/or reliable and efficient services provided by
Finance Company.
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2. Independent financial system:
Our Group has established an independent finance department with a team of independent
financial staff. We have adopted a sound and independent audit system and a comprehensive
financial management system. Our finance department will monitor the maximum daily balance
of the deposits on a daily basis to ensure that the aggregate deposits do not exceed the applicable
annual caps.
We also maintain accounts with independent banks. TCL Corporation Group does not share
any bank account with us nor does it control the use of any of our bank accounts. Should the
balance at the end of any day exceed the maximum daily balance of deposits, the excess funds will
be transferred to our designated bank accounts with an independent commercial bank.
3. Risk control measures:
We will request the Finance Company and TCL Corporation Group to provide us with
sufficient information including various financial indicators, such as its asset size, liquidity ratios,
operation ratios, level of bad assets and its risk rating assessed by CBRC (if and when available) at
the end of every quarter as well as annual and interim financial statements to enable us to monitor
and review their financial condition. Finance Company and TCL Corporation Group shall notify
us, subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, should it be subject to any judicial,
legal or regulatory proceedings or investigations which are reasonably likely to have a material
impact on the financial condition of any of them. If our Group considers that there is any material
adverse change in the financial condition of Finance Company, we will take appropriate measures
(including early uplift of deposits and a moratorium on further deposits) to protect our financial
position.
Finance Company will also provide us a monthly report on the status of our deposits so as
to enable us to monitor and ensure that the relevant annual cap under the Master Financial Services
Agreement has not been exceeded.
Our Company will, from time to time at our sole discretion, request for the deposits with
Finance Company to be withdrawn (either in full or in part) to assess and ensure the liquidity and
safety of our deposits.
Pursuant to the Master Financial Services Agreement, TCL Corporation Group has
undertaken that if the Finance Company fails to make any repayment in accordance with the
relevant terms and procedure, TCL Corporation Group shall repay any outstanding deposit amount
on behalf of Finance Company in full. Such undertaking provides indemnification for our deposits
with Finance Company under the Master Financial Services Agreement.
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4. Internal control measures:
Our Company will prepare risk assessment reports of the funds deposited with Finance
Company every quarter which will be submitted to our Board for consideration. The contents of
such risk assessment reports include the total balance and maximum daily balance of the deposits
for the reporting period, a summary of the interest rates of the deposits with Finance Company
during the reporting period, and the terms thereof. It will also report to the Board every six months
with respect to the deposits under the Master Financial Services Agreement including compliance
with annual caps and any potential change in the risk profile of Finance Company.
In particular, our audit committee will scrutinize the implementation and enforcement of
the transactions under the Master Financial Services Agreement. If our audit committee is of the
view that it would be in our interests to reduce the level of deposits with Finance Company, we
will take appropriate steps to implement its decision. Any material findings in the risk assessment
reports, the views of our audit committee on the deposits under the Master Financial Services
Agreement (including its views on how the terms of the Master Financial Services Agreement have
been complied with) and its decisions on matters in relation thereto will be disclosed in our annual
reports.
CONFIRMATION FROM OUR DIRECTORS
Our Directors (including our independent non-executive Directors) confirmed that the non-
exempt continuing connected transactions described above are fair and reasonable and in the interests
of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole, and all such non-exempt continuing connected
transactions have been entered into and will be carried out in the ordinary and usual course of business
of our Company on normal commercial terms. In addition, our Directors (including our independent
non-executive Directors) confirmed the respective proposed annual caps for the non-exempt continuing
connected transactions are fair and reasonable and in the interests of our Company and our Shareholders
as a whole.
CONFIRMATION FROM THE JOINT SPONSORS
The Joint Sponsors are of the view that (i) the non-exempt continuing connected transactions
described above have been entered into in the ordinary and usual course of business of our Company, on
normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of our Shareholders as a whole, and (ii)
the respective proposed annual caps for the non-exempt continuing connected transactions are fair and
reasonable and in the interests of our Shareholders as a whole.
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WAIVER FROM STRICT COMPLIANCE OF THE LISTING RULES
As the above non-exempt continuing connected transactions are expected to continue on a
recurring basis and are expected to extend over a period of time, our Directors (including our independent
non-executive Directors) consider that strict compliance with the announcement and/or independent
shareholders’ approval requirements under the Listing Rules would be impractical unduly burdensome
and in particular, would add unnecessary administrative costs to our Company. Accordingly, we have
applied to the Stock Exchange for, and the Stock Exchange has granted, a waiver to our Company
under Rule 14A.42(3) of the Listing Rules from strict compliance with the announcement and/or the
independent shareholders’ approval requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules. Apart from the
announcement and/or independent shareholders’ approval requirements of which the waiver is sought, we
will comply with the relevant requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules, including, but not
limited to, the proposed annual caps set out above. We will comply with the relevant rules of Chapter 14A
of the Listing Rules (including shareholders’ approval requirements as appropriate) if the waiver from
the Stock Exchange expires or any of the respective proposed annual caps set out above are exceeded,
or when the relevant agreement expires or is renewed or when any terms of the non-exempt continuing
connected transactions are materially altered or our Company enters into new agreements with any
connected persons.
Our Company confirms that we will comply with the applicable requirements under Chapter 14A of
the Listing Rules as amended from time to time. We will immediately inform the Stock Exchange if there
are any material changes to the aforesaid transactions.
SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
192
So far as our Directors are aware, immediately following completion of the Introduction, the
following persons will have an interest or short position in our Shares and the underlying Shares which
would fall to be disclosed to our Company under provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO,
or who will be, 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 meetings of members of our Group other
than our Company:
Long and short positions in our Shares and underlying Shares
Number of ShareholdingName of Shareholder Nature of interest securities held percentage (Note 1) (Note 2)(%)
TCL Corporation (Note 3) Interest in controlled 816,094,475(L) 61.31
corporation
T.C.L. Industries Beneficial owner 816,094,475(L) 61.31
Notes:
1. The letter “L” denotes the person/corporation’s long position in our Shares.
2. The shareholding percentage is calculated based on the issued share capital of TCLM as at the Latest Practicable Date and assuming it will remain unchanged as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date.
3. TCL Corporation is deemed to be interested in 816,094,475 Shares held by T.C.L. Industries, a company wholly owned by it.
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HK$
Authorised share capital:
500,000,000 Shares of HK$1.00 each 500,000,000
Issued Shares immediately before the Listing:
133,109,811 Shares of HK$1.00 each 133,109,811
Assumptions
The above table is based on the issued share capital of TCLM as at the Latest Practicable Date and assuming it will remain unchanged as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date.
The above table takes no account of any Shares which may be issued and allotted or repurchased by our Company under the general mandates for the allotment and issue or repurchase of Shares granted to our Directors as referred to below or otherwise.
Ranking
The Shares are ordinary shares in the share capital of our Company and will rank equally in all respects with each other, and will qualify for all dividends, income and other distributions declared, made or paid and any other rights and benefits attaching or accruing to the Shares following the completion of the Introduction.
Share Option Scheme
Our Company has not adopted any share option scheme.
General mandate to issue Shares
Upon the Introduction becoming unconditional, our Directors have been granted a general unconditional mandate to allot, issue and deal with additional Shares with a total nominal value of not more than the sum of:
i. 20% of the aggregate nominal amount of our share capital in issue immediately following completion of the Introduction; and
ii. the nominal amount of our share capital repurchased by our Company (if any) pursuant to the repurchase mandate (as referred to below).
Our Directors may, in addition to our Shares which they are authorised to issue under this mandate, allot, issue and deal in our Shares pursuant to a rights issue, scrip dividend scheme or similar arrangements providing for allotment of Shares in lieu of the whole or in part of any dividend in accordance with the Articles.
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194
This mandate will expire:
– at the conclusion of our next annual general meeting;
– on the date by which our next annual general meeting is required by the Articles or any
applicable laws to be held; or
– when the authority given to our Directors is revoked or varied by an ordinary resolution of
our Shareholders in general meeting,
whichever is the earliest.
For further details of this general mandate, see paragraph headed “Resolutions in writing of our sole
Shareholder passed on 12 July 2013” in the sub-section headed “Further Information about Our Company
and Our Subsidiaries” in Appendix V to this listing document.
General mandate to repurchase Shares
Upon the Introduction becoming unconditional, our Directors have been granted a general
unconditional mandate to exercise all the powers of our Company to repurchase Shares with a total
nominal amount of not more than 10% of the total nominal amount of our share capital in issue
immediately following completion of the Introduction. This mandate only relates to repurchases made
on the Stock Exchange, or on any other stock exchange on which the Shares are listed (and which is
recognised by the SFC and the Stock Exchange for this purpose), and which are in accordance with the
Listing Rules. A summary of the relevant Listing Rules is set out in the paragraph headed “Repurchase by
our Company of our own securities” in the sub-section headed “Further Information about Our Company
and Our Subsidiaries” in Appendix V to this listing document.
This mandate will expire:
– at the conclusion of our next annual general meeting;
– on the date by which our next annual general meeting is required by the Articles or any
applicable laws to be held; or
– when the authority given to our Directors is revoked or varied by an ordinary resolution of
our Shareholders in general meeting;
whichever is the earliest.
For further details of this general mandate, see paragraph headed “Resolutions in writing of our sole
Shareholder passed on 12 July 2013” in the sub-section headed “Further Information about Our Company
and Our Subsidiaries” in Appendix V to this listing document.
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195
Undertakings to the Stock Exchange under the Listing Rules
(A) Undertaking by us
Pursuant to Rule 10.08 of the Listing Rules, we have undertaken to the Stock Exchange that we will
not issue any further Shares or securities convertible into our equity securities (whether or not of a class
already listed) or enter into any agreement to such issue within six months from the Listing Date (whether
or not such issue of Shares or our securities will be completed within six months from the commencement
of dealing), except pursuant to the circumstances provided under Rule 10.08 of the Listing Rules.
(B) Undertaking by our Controlling Shareholders
Pursuant to Rule 10.07(1) of the Listing Rules, each of our Controlling Shareholders has
undertaken to our Company and the Stock Exchange that:
(a) each of them shall not and shall procure that its associates or companies controlled by each
of them or its nominees or trustees (as the case may be) shall not, in the period commencing
on the date of this listing document and ending on the date which is six months from the
Listing Date (“First Six-Month Period”) dispose of, nor enter into any agreement to dispose
of or otherwise create any options, rights, interests or encumbrances in respect of, any of
our Shares in respect of which they are shown by this listing document to be the beneficial
owners (whether direct or indirect); and
(b) in the period of six months immediately after the expiry of the First Six-Month Period,
dispose of, nor enter into any agreement to dispose of or otherwise create any options,
rights, interests or encumbrances in respect of, any of our Shares referred to in (a) above if,
immediately following such disposal or upon the exercise or enforcement of such options,
rights, interests or encumbrances, our Controlling Shareholders would cease to be the
Controlling Shareholders (as defined in the Listing Rules) of our Company.
Each of our Controlling Shareholders has also undertaken to our Company and the Stock Exchange
that within the period commencing on the date by reference to which disclosure of its shareholding is
made in this listing document and ending on the date which is 12 months from the Listing Date, each of
them will:
(a) when it pledges or charges any Shares beneficially owned by it in favour of an authorised
institution pursuant to Note (2) to Rule 10.07(2) of the Listing Rules, immediately inform
our Company in writing of such pledge or charge together with the number of Shares so
pledged or charged; and
(b) when it receives indications, either verbal or written, from the pledgee or chargee that any
of the pledged or charged Shares will be disposed of, immediately inform our Company in
writing of such indications.
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You should read this section in conjunction with our combined financial information including the notes thereto, as set forth in the Accountants’ Report in Appendix I to this listing document. The accountants’ report has been prepared on the basis set out in Appendix I to this listing document and in accordance with our accounting policies that are in conformity with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”).
This section contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those set forth in the section headed “Risk Factors” and “Business” in this listing document.
OVERVIEW
We are a leading vertically-integrated manufacturing services provider in the AV Products industry, and principally engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of AV Products (excluding TV sets) for third parties’ brands on an ODM basis. Our products generally fall into three categories, namely (i) video products, mainly DVD Players, BD Players and Media Boxes; (ii) audio products, mainly HTS, Micro & Mini, Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers; and (iii) other products, mainly ABS-s and components. During the Track Record Period, the Group only conducted a small amount of AV Products business on an OEM basis in 2010.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Pursuant to the Reorganisation, our Company became the holding company of the companies now comprising our Group on 10 July 2013. The companies now comprising our Group were under the common control of TCLM before and after the Reorganisation. Accordingly, the Financial Information has been prepared on a combined basis by applying the principles of merger accounting as if the Reorganisation had been completed at the beginning of the Track Record Period.
For the purpose of preparing this Financial Information, the related financial information of businesses and operations historically not associated with the manufacture and sale of AV Products (excluding TV sets) (the “AV Product Business”) of our Group has been excluded from the Financial Information throughout the Track Record Period as such businesses and operations are distinct and identifiable businesses, which operated autonomously and were retained by the Remaining TCLM Group pursuant to the Reorganisation.
The combined statements of comprehensive income, combined statements of changes in equity and combined statements of cash flows of our Group for the Track Record Period and the three months ended 31 March 2012 include the results and cash flows of AV Product Business from the earliest date presented or since the date when the subsidiaries and/or businesses first came under the common control of the Controlling Shareholder, where this is a shorter period. The combined statements of financial position of our Group as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and as at 31 March 2013 have been prepared to present the assets and liabilities of the AV Product Business using the existing book values from our Controlling Shareholder’s perspective. Please refer to the text of the Accountants’ Report which is set out in Appendix I to this listing document.
RECENT DEVELOPMENT
As disclosed in the section headed “History and Development” in this listing document, a subscription agreement entered into among TCLM, Star Force, Run Fu and Tonly Electronics for the subscription of the shares of Tonly Electronics by Run Fu and Star Force was completed on 28 December 2012 and the effect of which was that Tonly Electronics became owned as to 80% by TCLM, 9.2% by Star Force and 10.8% by Run Fu. As Tonly Electronics is the holding company of all our operating subsidiaries, since 1 January 2013, 20% of our profit would be shared by Run Fu and Star Force, which are the non-controlling shareholders of Tonly Electronics.
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KEY FACTORS AFFECTING OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our results of operations are subject to the influence of numerous factors, the most significant of
which are set out below:
• Globalmarketdemandforourproducts;
• Researchanddevelopmentcosts;
• Materialscostsandlaborcosts;
• Exchangeratesandhedging;
• Productmixandpricing;and
• Preferentialtaxratesandincentives.
Global market demand for our products
Our products are supplied to global markets including Europe, Asia Pacific (including the PRC),
Latin American and North America, and the demand for our products also derives from global markets.
In addition, we will adjust our product mix to cater for the changing demand from our global
consumers. During the Track Record Period, the overall demand for video products went down reasonably
as a result of the impact of Internet Media Box, in particular, the demand for DVD Players declined
significantly, while the demand for BD Players was rising slowly; the market demand for traditional
audio products (HTS) was relatively stable; new audio products (Docking, Soundbar, Wireless speaker)
had a huge growth potential in market demand due to the growing of sales of smart phones and smart
TVs. For the three years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, turnover
from DVD Players accounted for 66.0%, 64.2%, 34.4% and 25.1% of our total turnover respectively;
while turnover from BD Players accounted for 22.0%, 23.6%, 30.7% and 18.4% of our total turnover
respectively; and turnover from audio products accounted for 6.3%, 11.0%, 23.9% and 25.0% of our total
turnover respectively. We believe that in the face of changes in market demand, through product mix
adjustment, our turnover from audio products will continue to grow, accounting for a larger proportion
of our total turnover, and will replace video products to become our main products in the next three
years. Our competitive advantages will also come from the accumulation of development in technologies
for our audio products, stable and efficient supply chains, as well as maintaining the long-term strategic
cooperative relationships with our customers.
Research and development costs
In view of the need for technology innovation and the adjustment of our product mix, we have
increased our expenditure in research and technology development for the past three years. For the three
years ended 31 December 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, the research and development
cost amounted to HK$70.0 million, HK$89.6 million, HK$156.7 million and HK$42.5 million, accounting
for 1.9%, 2.2%, 4.3% and 4.7% of the total turnover, respectively. Especially in 2012, we set up a
software research and development institution in Xi’an and a digital video products research center in
Shenzhen, in order to speed up the process of the development of audio and digital video products. We
believe that in view of the technology innovation and product mix adjustment, it is necessary to increase
investment in the research and development, which ensures our products with better-quality and become
more competitive in the market.
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Materials costs and labor costs
Cost of components and parts accounts for a substantial portion of our cost of sales. Our
components and parts are generally divided into three categories: (i) technology-intensive components and
parts, such as IC and loaders; (ii) labor-intensive components and parts, such as connectors and packaging
materials; and (iii) components which are made of commodities, including metals and petroleum, as basic
materials, such as plastic mechanical parts, metal mechanical parts and PCB.
Due to the technology development and innovation in the electronics industry and keen market
competition, the price of technology-intensive components and parts had been declining over the Track
Record Period. As there was an increasing trend in labor costs in the upstream labor-intensive industry
year by year, the price of labor-intensive components and parts were also rising year by year. The cost of
components and parts usually fluctuate with the changes in the market price of commodities like metals
and petroleum.
If the price of components and parts continue to fluctuate in future and we are unable to pass on
any increased cost of components and parts to our customers, our financial condition and operating results
may be adversely affected.
For illustration purposes only, a sensitivity analysis on price fluctuation of our major components and parts, being IC and loader, during the Track Record Period is set out as follows, although the price of our major components and parts (i.e. IC and loaders) had shown a decreasing trend during the Track Record Period, the price may increase due to the market demand and supply. Therefore, the following table demonstrate how the hypothetical effects of increase in components and parts prices affecting our net profit, assuming we are not able to pass on such changes to our customers while all other factors remain unchanged:
Hypothetical Hypothetical increase of 3% in increase of 5% in price of our major prices of our major components and parts components and parts (HK$’million) (HK$’million)
Decrease in our net profit:Year ended 31 December 2010 36.9 61.5Year ended 31 December 2011 42.8 71.3Year ended 31 December 2012 36.2 60.4Three months ended 31 March 2013 8.9 14.8
We have also been affected by increasing labor costs. As the government of Guangdong Province,
China continued to raise the minimum wage level in the past three years, our staff cost has been increasing
year by year. As the production facilities in coastal cities have been gradually relocated to the mainland
of China and the economy of mainland China has grown rapidly, the competition for hiring manufacturing
workers in Guangdong Province was intensified. Over the past three years, we have continued to improve
staff wage and benefit in order to maintain a competitive salary package in the labor market. With the
above factors, our labor costs are likely to continue to increase in the future, it will have an adverse impact
on our results of operation.
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Exchange rates and hedging
During the Track Record Period, while our expenses and costs are mainly denominated in RMB,
a substantial portion of our turnover is denominated in US dollars given the export-oriented nature of
our business. We are therefore exposed to foreign exchange rate risk. Any significant fluctuations in
the exchange rates between RMB and US dollars may materially and adversely affect our results of
operations. See the section headed “Risk Factors – We are subject to risk of currency fluctuations and any
ongoing hedging transactions may not fully shield us from foreign-exchange fluctuations” in this listing
document.
In light of the import-export nature of our business and our significant US dollars-denominated
receivables from our customers and to hedge against the foreign exchange rate risk, we entered into
certain foreign exchange forward contracts to sell US dollars and buy RMB at specified exchange rates
on specified future dates during the Track Record Period. We maintain internal policies and controls
for managing our Group’s use of derivative financial instruments. For details of our foreign exchange
risk management, please see the section headed “Financial Information – Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosure about Market Risks – Exchange Rate Risk”.
Product mix and pricing
Our pricing strategy varies for different product categories. For video products, the market demand
of DVD Players has been decreasing rapidly year by year, and many competitors have gradually exited
from the competition for DVD Players. Accordingly, our pricing strategy is to maintain a slight decline in
its gross profit level; the market demand for BD Players is rising slowly and the market potential of BD
Players is not expected to be huge due to development of the global internet. We will, by leveraging on
our research and development advantages, increase the functions of our BD Players in order to maintain
the leading position and the competitiveness of our BD Players. Regarding audio products, the market
demand is relatively stable for traditional audio products, and is potentially huge for new audio products.
We intend to continue to expand the market share of audio products and to gradually increase the profit
margin. We will adjust our product mix according to the market demand trend and business development
strategy in a timely manner, and our sales and financial departments will come up with comprehensive
quotations for our products that have competitive advantages with reference to the pricing level of our
peers.
Preferential tax rates and incentives
TCL Technoly Electronics, a subsidiary of our Group, is a High and New Technology Enterprise,
which is entitled to a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15% and the tax incentive of reduction
of the income tax by research and development expenses. Shenzhen Tongli first became eligible to sell
software products in September 2012 and became qualified as a software enterprise in November 2012,
thereby becoming entitled to (i) an immediate VAT refund upon payment for any VAT payment exceeding
3% (if the actual VAT burden of our software products exceeds 3%) and (ii) a total exemption of software
enterprise profits tax for two years and a half reduction for three years. Any change in the preferential
tax policies and the accreditation standards issued by the Chinese government for high-tech and software
enterprises will have significant impact on our tax costs.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, JUDGEMENT AND ESTIMATES
We have prepared our combined financial information in accordance with HKFRSs, which requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The assumptions and estimates are based on our historical experience and various other factors that our management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Therefore, when reviewing our combined financial information, you should consider our selection of critical accounting policies, the judgments and other uncertainties affecting the application of such policies, and the sensitivity of reported results to changes in the conditions and assumptions. Our significant accounting policies, critical accounting judgement and estimates are summarised in notes 4 and 5 to our combined financial information included in the Accountants’ Report as set out in Appendix I to this listing document. We believe that the followings are the most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our combined financial information.
Basis of combination and business combinations
This financial information includes the financial statements of our Company and its subsidiaries now comprising our Group and excludes the financial information of businesses unrelated to AV Product Business for the Track Record Period and the three months ended 31 March 2012. As explained in the paragraph headed “Basis of Presentation” above, the acquisition of subsidiaries and business under common control has been accounted for using merger accounting.
The merger accounting involves incorporating the financial statement items of the combining entities or businesses in which the common control combination occurs as if they had been combined from the date when the combining entities or businesses first came under the control of the controlling party. The net assets of the combining entities or businesses are combined using the existing book value from the perspective of TCL Multimedia, the controlling shareholder of the Company. No amount is recognised in respect of goodwill or the excess of the acquirers’ interest in the net fair value of acquirees’ identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the consideration transferred and other items at the time of common control combination.
The acquisition of subsidiaries other than those under common control has been accounted for using the acquisition method.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as our Company, using consistent accounting policies. Except for the common control combination as mentioned above, the results of subsidiaries are combined from the date of acquisition, being the date on which our Group obtains control, and continue to be combined until the date that such control ceases. All intra-group balances, transactions, unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions and dividends are eliminated on combination in full.
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Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting policies that may exist.
Non-controlling interests represent the equity interests in a subsidiary held by parties other than
the Controlling Shareholder. Total comprehensive income within a subsidiary is attributed to the non-
controlling interest even if that results in a deficit balance.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an
equity transaction.
If our Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises (i) the assets (including goodwill)
and liabilities of the subsidiary, (ii) the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest and (iii) the
cumulative translation differences recorded in equity; and recognises (i) the fair value of the consideration
received, (ii) the fair value of any investment retained and (iii) any resulting surplus or deficit in profit
or loss. Our Group’s share of components previously recognised in other comprehensive income is
reclassified to profit or loss or retained profits, as appropriate.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to our Group and
when the revenue can be measured reliably.
We recognise revenue from the sale of our products when the significant risks and rewards of
ownership have been transferred to the buyer, provided that our Group maintains neither managerial
involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership, nor effective control over the goods sold.
All of our products sales, including audio products, video products and other products, are complete and
recorded as revenue when delivered to our customers. Delivery of audio, video products to our overseas
customers occurs when we deliver the products to the port and execute a bill of lading for FOB shipping.
Delivery of our other products to our customers in the PRC occurs when our PRC customers pick up the
products from the delivery point.
We recognise income from the rendering of services, when the services are rendered.
We recognise interest income, on an accrual basis using the effective interest method by applying
the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts over the expected life of the financial
instrument or a shorter period, when appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.
Financial Assets
We classify our financial assets into three categories: (i) financial assets at fair value through profit
or loss, (ii) loans and receivables and (iii) available-for-sale investment, depending on the purpose for
which the assets in question were acquired. We determine the classification at initial recognition and re-
evaluate the classification at the end of each of the Track Record Period.
We offset financial assets and liabilities and report the net amount in the balance sheet when there
is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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Loans and Receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that
are not quoted in an active market. We classify them as current assets, except for those with maturities
greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date, which we classify as non-current assets.
We initially recognise loans and receivables at fair value plus transaction costs and subsequently
carry them at amortised cost using the effective interest method less any allowance for impairment. We
assess at the end of each of the Track Record Period whether there is objective evidence that a financial
asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. We derecognise financial assets when the rights to receive
cash flows from the assets have expired or have been transferred and we have transferred substantially all
risks and rewards of ownership.
Trade and Other Receivables
We initially recognise trade and other receivables at fair value and subsequently measure them
at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. We establish a
provision for impairment of trade and other receivables when there is objective evidence that we will
not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. We consider
significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial
reorganisations and default or delinquency in payments to be indicators that the receivable is impaired.
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 original effective interest rate. We reduce the carrying
amount of the assets through the use of an allowance account, and we recognize the amount of the loss in
profit or loss within other operating expenses. When a receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against
the allowance account for receivables. We credit subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off
against other operating expenses in profit or loss.
Available-for-sale investment
Available-for-sale financial investments are non derivative financial assets in unlisted equity
investments. Equity investments classified as available for sale are those which are neither classified as
held for trading nor designated at fair value through profit or loss. It is stated at cost less any impairment
losses.
Derivative financial instruments
Our Group uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts and interest
rate swaps, to hedge our foreign currency risk and interest rate risk, respectively. Such derivative financial
instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into
and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is
positive and as liabilities when the fair value is negative.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or
loss.
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The fair value of forward currency contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange
rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is
determined by reference to market values of similar instruments.
The fair values measured based on the valuation techniques for which all inputs which have a
significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Inventories
We state inventories at the lower of cost and net realisable value. We determine cost using the
weighted average method. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises components and
parts costs, direct labor costs, other direct costs and related production overheads (based on normal
operating capacity) but excludes borrowing costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the
ordinary course of business, less applicable variable distribution costs.
Property, Plant and Equipment
We state property, plant and equipment at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the
acquisition of items of property, plant and equipment.
We include subsequent costs in an asset’s carrying amount or recognize them as a separate asset, as
appropriate, only when it is probable that we will receive the future economic benefits associated with the
item and that the cost of the item can be measured reliably. We derecognise from the carrying amount any
replaced part. We charge all other repairs and maintenance to profit or loss during the financial period in
which they are incurred.
We calculate the depreciation of property, plant and equipment using the straight-line method to
allocate their costs, less their estimated residual value, if any, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
Plant and machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%-20%
Furniture, fixtures and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%-33.3%
Motor vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
We state construction in progress, which refers to direct expenditures for the construction of
buildings, at cost. Capitalized costs include costs incurred during the construction phase which directly
relates to the asset under construction. Once all the activities necessary to prepare an asset to be available
for use are substantially completed, we transfer the construction in progress to property, plant and
equipment. No depreciation is provided in respect of construction in progress.
We review and adjust the assets’ useful lives and residual value, as appropriate, at the end of each
reporting period. We immediately write down an asset’s carrying amount to its recoverable amount if the
asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. We determine gains or losses on
disposals by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amounts and recognize such amounts in profit or
loss.
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Impairment of Non-financial Assets
We review assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that certain
carrying amount may not be recoverable. We recognize an impairment loss for the amount by which
the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. We recognise the recoverable amount at
the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. For the purposes of assessing
impairment, we group assets at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows
(cash-generating units). We review at each balance sheet date non-financial assets other than goodwill that
suffered an impairment for possible reversal of the impairment.
Provision
We recognise provision when a present obligation (legal or constructive) has arisen as a result of
a past event and it is probable that a future outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation,
provided that a reliable estimate can be made.
When the effect of discounting is material, the amount recognised for a provision is the present
value at the end of each of the Track Record Period of the future expenditures expected to be required to
settle the obligation. The increase in the discounted present value amount arising from the passage of time
is included in finance costs in profit or loss.
Provisions for product warranties granted by our Group on certain products are recognised based
on sales volume, past experience of the level of repairs and returns and industry average for defective
products, discounted to their present values as appropriate.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income tax in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in
determining the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which
the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. Where the final tax
outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will
affect the current income tax and deferred tax provision in the period in which such determination is
made.
Identification of functional currencies
The functional currency for each entity in our Group is the currency of the primary economic
environment in which it primarily generates and expends cash. The determination of functional currencies
involves significant judgment. We reconsider the functional currencies of our entities if there is a
change in the underlying transactions, events and conditions which determine their primary economic
environment. Due to the existence of various functional currencies in our Group, there are currency
translation differences when we combine results of the entities in our Group and present the combined
financial information in HK dollars, which is our presentation currency, which we record as “other
comprehensive income” in our combined statements of comprehensive income.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents our combined statements of comprehensive income during the Track Record Period, details of which are set out in the Accountants’ Report in Appendix I to this listing
document.
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March
2010 % of 2011 % of 2012 % of 2012 % of 2013 % of HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover HK$’000 turnover (unaudited)
Turnover 3,762,649 100.0% 4,099,454 100.0% 3,653,071 100.0% 803,518 100.0% 894,649 100.0%Costs of sales (3,334,589) -88.6% (3,711,861) -90.5% (3,225,620) -88.3% (727,859) -90.6% (791,307) -88.4%
Gross profit 428,060 11.4% 387,593 9.5% 427,451 11.7% 75,659 9.4% 103,342 11.6%
Other income and gains, net 51,028 1.4% 70,045 1.7% 110,810 3.0% 48,270 6.0% 57,506 6.4%Selling and distribution costs (139,783) -3.7% (124,087) -3.0% (141,929) -3.9% (24,576) -3.1% (36,852) -4.1%Administrative expenses (61,476) -1.6% (114,565) -2.8% (125,501) -3.4% (25,361) -3.2% (38,878) -4.3%Research and development costs (70,039) -1.9% (89,584) -2.2% (156,653) -4.3% (30,800) -3.8% (42,486) -4.7%Other operating expenses, net 1,176 0.0% 2,401 0.1% - 0.0% - 0.0% (386) 0.0%
208,966 131,803 114,178 43,192 42,246Finance costs (5,378) -0.1% (7,457) -0.2% (3,514) -0.1% (525) -0.1% (2,133) -0.2%Share of profits or losses of an associate – 0.0% 6 0.0% 2 0.0% (88) 0.0% (38) 0.0%
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 203,588 124,352 110,666 42,579 40,075Income tax expense (41,527) -1.1% (29,897) -0.7% (15,920) -0.4% (9,307) -1.2% (5,376) -0.6%
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR/PERIOD 162,061 94,455 94,746 33,272 34,699
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEExchange differences on translation of foreign operations 14,690 21,828 493 278 1,127
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR/PERIOD 14,690 21,828 493 278 1,127
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR/PERIOD 176,751 116,283 95,239 33,550 35,826
Profit attributable to: Owners of the parent 162,061 94,455 94,746 33,272 27,785 Non-controlling interests – – – – 6,914
162,061 94,455 94,746 33,272 34,699
Total comprehensive income attributable to: Owners of the parent 176,751 116,283 95,239 33,550 28,620 Non-controlling interests – – – – 7,206
176,751 116,283 95,239 33,550 35,826
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Turnover
We derive our turnover primarily from the sale of three product categories: (i) video products,
mainly DVD Players, BD Players and Media Box; (ii) audio products, mainly HTS, Micro & Mini,
Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers; and (iii) other products, mainly ABS-s and components, as
described in detail in the section headed “Business” of this listing document.
The following table, which is based on our Company’s unaudited management records, sets out the
breakdown of our turnover by product category and the respective CAGRs for the periods indicated:
Year ended 31 December 2010-2012
2010 2011 2012 CAGR Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit % % %
Video productsDVD Players 14,590 2,482,718 170 17,108 2,632,772 154 9,523 1,257,652 132 –19.2 –28.8 –11.9
BD Players 1,397 829,557 594 1,965 968,646 493 2,726 1,122,765 412 39.7 16.3 –16.7
Media Boxes – – – 114 24,307 213 58 13,415 231 N/A (1) N/A (1) N/A (1)
Sub-total 15,987 3,312,275 207 19,187 3,625,725 189 12,307 2,393,832 195 –12.3 –15.0 –2.9
Audio productsTraditional(2) 372 236,157 635 686 443,858 647 986 690,771 701 62.8 71.0 5.1
New(3) – – – 27 7,200 267 592 181,848 307 N/A(1) N/A(1) N/A(1)
Sub-total 372 236,157 635 713 451,058 633 1,578 872,619 553 106.0 92.2 -6.7
Other productsABS-s 598 197,512 330 5 2,580 516 1,020 366,431 359 30.6 36.2 4.3
Components N/A 16,705 N/A N/A 20,091 N/A N/A 20,189 N/A N/A 9.9 N/A
Sub-total 598 214,217 N/A 5 22,671 N/A 1,020 386,620 N/A 30.6 34.3 N/A
Total 3,762,649 4,099,454 3,653,071 –1.5
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Three months ended 31 March Two months ended 31 May
2012 (unaudited) 2013 2013 (unaudited) Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average Sales Sales Average volume revenue price volume revenue price volume revenue price ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit ’000 units HK$’000 HK$/unit
Video productsDVD Players 2,281 320,397 140 1,825 225,011 123 1,650 205,054 124
BD Players 613 241,290 394 428 164,830 385 467 160,538 344
Media Boxes 12 2,674 223 20 5,134 257 9 2,418 269
Sub-total 2,906 564,361 194 2,273 394,975 174 2,126 368,010 173
Audio productsTraditional(2) 187 116,884 625 260 170,009 654 225 147,337 655New(3) 46 9,218 200 131 53,409 408 233 92,055 395
Sub-total 233 126,102 541 391 223,418 571 458 239,392 523
Other productsABS-s 290 108,380 374 701 247,908 354 288 112,042 389Components N/A 4,675 N/A N/A 28,348 N/A N/A 13,681 N/A
Sub-total 290 113,055 N/A 701 276,256 N/A 288 125,723 N/A
Total 803,518 894,649 733,125
Notes:(1) The CAGR is not available as no turnover was recorded for Media Boxes and new audio products in 2010.(2) Mainly HTS and Micro & Mini.(3) Mainly Soundbars, Dockings and Wireless Speakers.
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The following table sets out our turnover by the locations of our customers during the Track Record Period:
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March
2010- 2010 2011 2012 2012 2012 2013 CAGR (unaudited) HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % % HK$’000 % HK$’000 %
Japan 1,450,605 38.6 1,971,474 48.1 1,456,442 39.9 0.2 262,637 32.7 162,631 18.2Europe 1,487,862 39.5 1,495,097 36.5 1,172,152 32.1 (11.2) 289,550 36.0 318,851 35.6The PRC 221,752 5.9 12,122 0.3 380,185 10.4 30.9 130,498 16.2 302,739 33.8United States 83,371 2.2 160,044 3.9 353,101 9.7 105.8 49,119 6.1 61,461 6.9Korea 492,523 13.1 456,380 11.1 285,869 7.8 (23.8) 66,218 8.3 42,507 4.8Others 26,536 0.7 4,337 0.1 5,322 0.1 (55.2) 5,496 0.7 6,460 0.7
3,762,649 100.0 4,099,454 100.0 3,653,071 100.0 (1.5) 803,518 100.0 894,649 100.0
Our customers designate the distribution of our products to their ultimate customers globally, with the major shipping destinations being Europe, Asia Pacific (excluding the PRC), Latin America and North America. Turnover from our BD players decreased from HK $262.6 million for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$162.6 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013, primarily due to the fact that one of our Japanese customer substantially reduced its BD Players business with us as it began its own in-house production in 2013.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales mainly comprised material costs, manufacturing overhead, direct labour costs, transportation and installation costs, custom duty and others. The following table, which is based on our Company’s unaudited management records, sets out the breakdown of our cost of sales during the Track Record Period.
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 (unaudited) HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 %
Material costs of : Video products 2,618,193 78.5 2,931,510 79.0 1,910,572 59.2 448,648 61.7 310,502 39.3 – DVD Players 1,948,718 58.4 2,137,811 57.6 1,028,619 31.9 260,456 35.8 180,158 22.8 – BD Players 669,475 20.1 774,225 20.9 871,814 27.0 186,083 25.6 126,517 16.0 – Media Boxes – – 19,474 0.5 10,139 0.3 2,109 0.3 3,827 0.5 Audio products 206,327 6.2 368,689 9.9 673,139 20.9 99,499 13.7 169,590 21.4 – Traditional 206,327 6.2 362,589 9.8 536,722 16.6 91,371 12.6 130,370 16.5 – New – – 6,100 0.1 136,417 4.3 8,128 1.1 39,220 4.9 Other products 176,238 5.3 14,821 0.4 293,126 9.1 87,538 12.0 205,799 26.0 – ABS-s 165,971 5.0 2,082 0.1 279,645 8.7 84,599 11.6 187,684 23.7 – Components 10,267 0.3 12,739 0.3 13,481 0.4 2,939 0.4 18,115 2.3Unallocated costs Manufacturing overhead and direct labour costs 273,684 8.2 330,393 8.9 292,906 9.1 69,365 9.5 78,201 9.9 Others 60,147 1.8 66,448 1.8 55,877 1.7 22,809 3.1 27,215 3.4
3,334,589 100.0 3,711,861 100.0 3,225,620 100.0 727,859 100.0 791,307 100.0
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During the Track Record Period, our cost of sales generally fluctuated in line with our turnover.
Our material costs generally fluctuated with the market. During the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013 we spent HK$3,000.8 million, HK$3,315.0 million, HK$2,876.8 million and HK$685.9 million for purchasing materials, representing 90.0%, 89.3%, 89.2% and 86.7% of our costs of sales, respectively. The major components of our material costs are IC and loader.
The following table, which is based on our Company’s unaudited management records, sets out the breakdown of material costs by type of components:
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2012(unaudited)
2013
HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 %
IC 690,174 23 795,605 24 747,978 26 166,041 26 186,367 27
Loaders 540,136 18 629,854 19 460,294 16 104,379 17 108,657 16
Plastic parts 276,908 9 265,202 8 230,147 8 51,808 8 56,391 8
Metal parts 206,464 7 198,901 6 143,842 5 31,721 5 34,454 5
PCB boards 131,909 4 139,513 4 120,460 4 26,254 4 29,090 4
Others 1,155,167 39 1,285,945 39 1,174,116 41 255,482 40 270,932 40
3,000,758 100 3,315,020 100 2,876,837 100 635,685 100 685,891 100
The fluctuation of the material costs of different types of components during the Track Record Period was primarily affected by our Company’s sales, the products mix and the average purchase prices of components during the Track Record Period. In general, the average purchase prices of components exhibited a downward trend during the Track Record Period, primarily due to the improvement in component design and structure resulting in lower costs as well as our Company’s effective bargaining with its suppliers.
• The increase in ICmaterialcosts in theyearended31December2011was in linewith theincrease in our Company’s sales in the same year. The proportion of IC material costs as a percentage to the total material costs increased in the year ended 31 December 2012 despite the decreased turnover in the same year, primarily due to the fact that a higher proportion of IC components were used in production as the product sophistication increased. The IC material costs for the three months ended 31 March 2013 increased compared to the three months ended 31 March 2012, primarily due to the increase in average purchase price of IC for the three months ended 31 March 2013 compared to the three months ended 31 March 2012.
• The fluctuation of loader material costs during the Track Record Period was generally inline with the fluctuation of our Company’s sales and the decrease in average purchase prices during the same period.
• Thedecrease inmaterialcostsofplasticpartsandmetalpartsduring the threeyearsended31 December 2012 was primarily due to the fact that: (i) a lower proportion of plastic parts were used in production as the Company’s products were getting more sophisticated and smaller in size; and (ii) the average purchase prices of plastic parts and metal parts decreased during the same period. The material costs of plastic parts for the three months ended 31 March 2013 increased compared to the three months ended 31 March 2012, primarily due to the increase in average purchase price of plastic parts for the three months ended 31 March 2013 compared to the three months ended 31 March 2012.
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Gross profit
Based on our Company’s unaudited management records, during the Track Record Period, our
gross profit and gross profit margin by business segment was as follows:
Year ended 31 December 2010
Video products Audio products Other products Total DVD BD Media Players Players Boxes Traditional New ABS-s Components HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Turnover 2,482,718 829,557 – 236,157 – 197,512 16,705 3,762,649
Material costs (1,948,718) (669,475) – (206,327) – (165,971) (10,267) (3,000,758)
Material gross profit 534,000 160,082 – 29,830 – 31,541 6,438 761,891
Unallocated costs* – – – – – – – (333,831)
Gross profit 428,060
Material gross profit margin 21.5% 19.3% N/A 12.6% N/A 16.0% 38.5% 20.2%
Gross profit margin N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 11.4%
Year ended 31 December 2011
Video products Audio products Other products Total DVD BD Media Players Players Boxes Traditional New ABS-s Components HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Turnover 2,632,772 968,646 24,307 443,858 7,200 2,580 20,091 4,099,454
Material costs (2,137,811) (774,225) (19,474) (362,589) (6,100) (2,082) (12,739) (3,315,020)
Material gross profit 494,961 194,421 4,833 81,269 1,100 498 7,352 784,434
Unallocated costs* – – – – – – – (396,841)
Gross profit 387,593
Material gross profit margin 18.8% 20.1% 19.9% 18.3% 15.3% 19.3% 36.6% 19.1%
Gross profit margin N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9.5%
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Year ended 31 December 2012
Video products Audio products Other products Total DVD BD Media Players Players Boxes Traditional New ABS-s Components HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Turnover 1,257,652 1,122,765 13,415 690,771 181,848 366,431 20,189 3,653,071Material costs (1,028,619) (871,814) (10,139) (536,722) (136,417) (279,645) (13,481) (2,876,837)
Material gross profit 229,033 250,951 3,276 154,049 45,431 86,786 6,708 776,234Unallocated costs* – – – – – – – (348,783)
Gross profit 427,451
Material gross profit margin 18.2% 22.4% 24.4% 22.3% 25.0% 23.7% 33.2% 21.2%Gross profit margin N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 11.7%
Three months ended 31 March 2012 (unaudited)
Video products Audio products Other products Total DVD BD Media Players Players Boxes Traditional New ABS-s Components HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Turnover 320,397 241,290 2,674 116,884 9,218 108,380 4,675 803,518Material costs (260,456) (186,083) (2,109) (91,371) (8,128) (84,599) (2,939) (635,685)
Material gross profit 59,941 55,207 565 25,513 1,090 23,781 1,736 167,833Unallocated costs* – – – – – – – (92,174)
Gross profit 75,659
Material gross profit margin 18.7% 22.9% 21.1% 21.8% 11.8% 21.9% 37.1% 20.9%Gross profit margin N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9.4%
Three months ended 31 March 2013
Video products Audio products Other products Total DVD BD Media Players Players Boxes Traditional New ABS-s Components HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Turnover 225,011 164,830 5,134 170,009 53,409 247,908 28,348 894,649Material costs (180,158) (126,517) (3,827) (130,370) (39,220) (187,684) (18,115) (685,891)
Material gross profit 44,853 38,313 1,307 39,639 14,189 60,224 10,233 208,758Unallocated costs* – – – – – – – (105,416)
Gross profit 103,342
Material gross profit margin 19.9% 23.2% 25.5% 23.3% 26.6% 24.3% 36.1% 23.3%Gross profit margin N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 11.6%
* The nature of unallocated costs mainly represent staff costs, patent fees, depreciation, transportation costs and rental
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Our gross profit decreased from HK$428.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to
HK$387.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 and then increased to HK$427.5 million for the
year ended 31 December 2012. Our gross profit increased from HK$75.7 million for the three months
ended 31 March 2012 to HK$103.3 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013.
The decrease in gross profit from the year ended 31 December 2010 to the year ended 31 December
2011 was primarily due to (i) reduction in average selling price of DVD Players (from HK$170 in 2010
to HK$154 in 2011) and (ii) the postponement by PRC government of its public tender for ABS-s in year
2011.
The increase in gross profit from the year ended 31 December 2011 to the year ended 31 December
2012 was primarily due to the increase in gross profit of our audio products and other products, which
was the result of (i) enforcing effective costs control for traditional audio products by more stringent
vendor selection and wider use of automated production facilities. which results in higher material gross
profit margin and (ii) introduction of new audio products such as dockings and soundbar with higher
material gross profit margin; and (iii) the re-opening of public tender for ABS-s in year 2012 in which
we successfully bade the contracts for the supply of ABS-s to a number of provincial radio, film and
television bureaus in the PRC. The abovementioned increase in gross profit was partially offset by the
decrease in gross profit of our video products, which was primarily due to the shrink of market demand for
DVD Players and the significant decrease in sales of our DVD Players.
The increase in our gross profit for the three months ended 31 March 2013 as compared to our
gross profit for the three months ended 31 March 2012 was primarily due to the increase in gross profit
of our audio products and other products which was the result of (i) enforcing effective costs control
for traditional audio products by more stringent vendor selection and wider use of automated production
facilities, which resulted in higher material gross profit margin and (ii) increase of sales of new audio
products such as dockings and soundbar with higher material gross profit margin; and (iii) the Company
successfully bade the contracts for the supply of ABS-s to a number of provincial radio, film and
television bureaus in the PRC. The abovementioned increase in gross profit was partially offset by the
decrease in gross profit of the Company’s video products, which was primarily due to the decrease in the
sales of DVD Players as a result of the shrinking market demand for DVD Players globally.
The reasons for the increase in BD Player’s material gross profit margin from the year ended 31
December 2010 to the year ended 31 December 2012 and for the three months ended 31 March 2013
as compared to the year ended 31 December 2012 was primarily due to (i) improvement in the product
design, such that the costs for bill of materials are lowered; (ii) more stringent vendor selection, such that
the purchase costs are lowered; and (iii) widely use of automated production facilities and improvement in
the production process, such that the production efficiency is improved.
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Other income and gains, net
Other income and gains, net mainly includes realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments, net unrealised fair value gains on derivative financial instruments, interest income, income from research and development services provided, net foreign exchange difference, and government grants. The following table sets out the breakdown of our other income and gains, net during the Track Record Period:
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March 2013
2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % (unaudited)
Interest income 9,957 19.5 16,287 23.3 30,931 27.9 4,513 9.3 14,238 24.8Sales of components and parts and scrap materials 5,003 9.8 2,097 3.0 3,549 3.2 4,526 9.4 504 0.8Income from research and development services provided 9,440 18.5 12,390 17.7 19,942 18.0 7,641 15.8 26,549 46.2Realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments 11,227 22.0 32,157 45.9 30,676 27.7 16,794 34.8 11,023 19.2Unrealised fair value gains on derivative financial instruments, net – transactions not qualifying as hedges 221 0.4 2,098 3.0 20,435 18.4 13,193 27.3 – 0.0Foreign exchange difference, net 10,528 20.6 – 0.0 – 0.0 – 0.0 – 0.0Government grants 3,152 6.2 1,169 1.7 2,431 2.2 1,477 3.1 4,769 8.3Gain on disposal of items of property, plant and equipment 46 0.1 – 0.0 257 0.2 – 0.0 – 0.0Gain on bargain purchase of a subsidiary – 0.0 – 0.0 878 0.8 – 0.0 – 0.0Others 1,454 2.9 3,847 5.4 1,711 1.6 126 0.3 423 0.7
51,028 100.0 70,045 100.0 110,810 100.0 48,270 100.0 57,506 100.0
Interest income arises from bank deposits pledged for outstanding bills payable and short term
deposits.
Income from research and development services provided. Upon the request by our ODM
customers, we will provide product development services such as product design, testing, authentication,
prototype production and project management on new and potential audio and visual products and charge
fees on a cost plus basis ranging from 5% to 10% for these services accordingly.
Realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments/Unrealised fair value gains on
derivative financial instruments, net – transactions not qualifying as hedges: We entered into a number
of derivative financial instruments such as foreign-exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps
throughout the Track Record Period to (i) hedge the risk of depreciation of the US dollars against the
RMB in light of our US dollars-denominated receivables from our US customers and (ii) hedge the
interest rate difference between local RMB bank deposits rate and the US dollars borrowings rate.
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We frequently entered into foreign-exchange forward contracts during the Track Record Period,
often several each month, to hedge our exposure to depreciation of the US dollars against RMB. Under
these contracts, we and the banks, our counterparty, agreed to exchange specified amounts of US dollars
for RMB on specified future dates at specified forward exchange rates. If, with respect to each settlement,
the spot market exchange rate as of the current month-end is lower than the forward exchange rate, we
realize a valuation gain, which mitigates the negative effects of a weak US dollars on our US dollars-
denominated assets. Conversely, if the spot market exchange rate as of the current month-end is higher
than the forward exchange rate, we realise a valuation loss, while our US dollars-denominated assets
benefit from a strong US dollars. During the Track Record Period, the Group did not enter into any
foreign exchange combined options and currency swap contracts for hedging.
We frequently entered into interest rate swaps during the Track Record Period to hedge our
interest rate risk arising from bank loans and bills payable. Under these swaps, we and the banks, our
counterparty, agreed that we pay interest at specific rates to the banks on the principal loan amount, who
in exchange pays us interest at a LIBOR-based interest rate of the same principal amount, which are used
to satisfy our LIBOR-based interest rate payments under the original bank loans and bills payable. The
LIBOR-based interest rate under the interest rate swap arrangement is determined by the 3-month LIBOR
rate plus a range from 0% to 1.8% per annum. With respect to each settlement, if the spot market LIBOR-
based interest rate as of current month-end is higher than the specific rates, we realised a valuation gain;
on the contrary, if the spot market LIBOR-based interest rate as of the current month-end is lower than the
specific rates, we realised a valuation loss.
Since foreign-exchange contracts and interest rate swaps are derivative financial instruments, we
hold them at fair value, which is linked to the spot market exchange rates. We calculate fair-value gains or
losses from each such contract based on the differentials between the actual settlement prices and the spot
market rates as of the month-end prior to the respective settlement dates.
We maintain internal policies and controls for managing our Group’s use of derivative financial
instruments. For details of our foreign exchange risk management, please see the section headed
“Financial Information – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risks – Exchange Rate
Risk”.
Foreign exchange difference, net. Our net exchange gains comprise (i) unrealised gains on period-
end translation of foreign currency-denominated balance sheet items into functional currencies of the
Group companies; and (ii) realised gains on trade transactions triggered by fluctuations in currency
exchange rates.
The realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments were significantly higher than
the foreign exchange differences because foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps were
entered into by the Group only to hedge the foreign exchange risks arising from transactional risk, i.e.
currency mismatch between its US$ receipts from export sales and RMB payment for PRC operations
and the interest rate risk. The Group did not enter into any derivative financial instruments to hedge the
translational risk arising from revaluation of foreign currency denominated receivables and payables
and cash and bank balances, which has significantly contributed to the foreign exchange differences
recognised during the Track Record Period.
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The following tables detailed the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as at the end of
each of the Track Record Period:
As at 31 December As at 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013
No. of contracts 45 78 55 49
Duration 4 months to 4 months to 1 month to 3 months to
12 months 18 months 15 months 15 months
Exchange rate
(RMB/US$) 6.47 to 6.80 6.28 to 6.52 6.23 to 6.48 6.25 to 6.48
Nominal amount US$ 1,016,228 to US$3,000,000 to US$5,000,000 to US$5,000,000 to
US$14,237,165 US$10,000,000 US$18,706,280 US$19,003,513
RMB19,587,900 to RMB390,000 to RMB1,900,179 to RMB1,900,179 to
RMB104,174,157 RMB101,840,000 RMB118,992,488 RMB119,000,000
The following tables detailed the interest rate swaps contracts outstanding as at the end of each of the Track Record Period:
As at 31 December As at 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013
No. of contracts 10 nil 7 8
Duration 12 months N/A 12 months to 12 months to
13 months 13 months
Interest rate LIBOR to N/A LIBOR+0.7% to LIBOR+0.7% to
LIBOR+1.0% LIBOR+1.8% LIBOR+1.8%
Nominal amounts US$996,302 to N/A US$9,982,570 to US$9,982,570 to
US$15,361,419 US$18,706,279 US$18,706,279
The Group did not enter into any interest rate swap contract as at 31 December 2011 since the
outstanding loan balances were of short-term (3 months) and our management considered the interest rate
risk was low.
Government grants represented the non-recurring financial subsidies to support the Group
on its business development and its overseas export business. There are no unfulfilled conditions
or contingencies relating to these grants. For the three months ended 31 March 2013, we received a
government grant of HK$4.8 million for the VAT allowance granted for one of our group companies in
Shenzhen since late 2012. For further details of such VAT allowance, please refer to the section headed
“Key Factors Affecting our Results of Operations – Preferential Fax Rates and Incentives” above.
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Selling and distribution costs
Selling and distribution costs mainly include salary and welfare, transportation expense to move our
products from our production facilities to the port, after sales services and reimbursement of general brand
advertising costs payable to TCL Corporation. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and
the three months ended 31 March 2013, selling and distribution costs were HK$139.8 million, HK$124.1
million, HK$141.9 million and HK$36.9 million, respectively.
The following table sets out the breakdown of our selling and distribution costs during the Track Record Period:
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 (unaudited) HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 %
Salary and welfare 8,353 6.0 12,266 9.9 19,538 13.8 3,582 14.6 7,735 21.0Office utilities 2,917 2.1 6,523 5.3 7,414 5.2 1,406 5.7 2,045 5.5After sales services 38,276 27.4 43,258 34.9 32,465 22.9 3,574 14.6 10,498 28.5Transportation expense 51,225 36.6 23,821 19.2 36,156 25.5 5,413 22.0 9,169 24.9Entertainment expense 2,369 1.7 2,744 2.2 3,507 2.5 747 3.0 772 2.1Consultancy fee 2,075 1.5 – 0.0 5,026 3.5 – 0.0 307 0.8Travelling expense 2,214 1.6 3,467 2.8 4,176 2.9 771 3.1 1,053 2.9Property insurance fee 5,976 4.3 4,498 3.6 6,700 4.7 1,811 7.4 482 1.3Reimbursement of general brand advertising costs 8,713 6.2 10,062 8.1 8,905 6.3 2,474 10.1 2,237 6.1Custom declaration fee 4,264 3.1 5,167 4.2 3,840 2.7 911 3.7 866 2.3Material consumption 7,197 5.1 8,371 6.7 8,265 5.8 1,950 7.9 961 2.6Others 6,204 4.4 3,910 3.1 5,937 4.2 1,937 7.9 727 2.0
139,783 100.0 124,087 100.0 141,929 100.0 24,576 100.0 36,852 100.0
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses primarily include salary, welfare and staff related costs for our
administration staff, office utilities, transportation and travelling expenses, professional fees and foreign
exchange difference, net. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months
ended 31 March 2013, administrative expenses were HK$61.5 million, HK$114.6 million, HK$125.5
million and HK$38.9 million, respectively.
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The following table sets out the breakdown of our administrative expenses during the Track Record
Period:
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 (unaudited) HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 %
Salaries, welfare and
staff-related costs 24,731 40.2 37,778 33.0 45,948 36.6 8,277 32.6 12,605 32.4
Office utilities 9,895 16.1 19,200 16.8 18,149 14.5 3,691 14.6 5,672 14.6
Entertainment expense 3,862 6.3 1,500 1.3 2,281 1.8 651 2.6 556 1.4
Transportation and travelling
expense 3,626 5.9 7,310 6.4 5,091 4.1 1,207 4.8 1,628 4.2
Depreciation and amortisation 2,928 4.8 1,860 1.6 2,630 2.1 792 3.1 743 1.9
Local surcharge 3,965 6.4 4,773 4.2 3,772 3.0 671 2.6 1,039 2.7
Professional fees 1,794 2.9 1,883 1.6 11,981 9.5 2,370 9.3 1,564 4.0
Maintenance, cleansing and
security expense 2,865 4.7 5,107 4.5 4,267 3.4 2,347 9.3 943 2.4
Management fee expense 3,494 5.7 18,398 16.1 5,499 4.4 3,864 15.2 2,254 5.8
Bank charges 2,491 4.1 3,803 3.3 1,305 1.0 814 3.2 1,617 4.2
Unrealised fair value losses on
derivative financial instruments,
net – transactions not qualifying
as hedges – 0.0 – 0.0 – 0.0 – 0.0 6,157 15.9
Foreign exchange difference,
net – 0.0 8,668 7.6 17,855 14.2 480 1.9 3,776 9.7
Others 1,825 2.9 4,285 3.6 6,723 5.4 197 0.8 324 0.8
61,476 100.0 114,565 100.0 125,501 100.0 25,361 100.0 38,878 100.0
Research and development costs
Research and development costs mainly refer to (i) staff costs; (ii) materials consumed in laboratory
testing and development on new products and existing products and (iii) certification testing fees, etc.
In order to maintain our competitiveness in the audio and visual in ODM/ OEM industry, we have re-
orientated our business strategy by diversifying our product portfolio into a range of new audio and visual
products such as DVD Players, BD Players and Home Theatre System, Mini-Speakers, Soundbars and
Dockings etc. Substantial amount of resources was invested across the years for the development of new
products which led to the increasing trend of research and development costs incurred.
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The following table sets out the breakdown of our research and development costs during the Track
Record Period:
Year ended 31 December Three months ended 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 (unaudited) HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 %Salaries, welfare and staff-related costs 30,821 44.0 51,788 57.8 95,831 61.2 16,805 54.6 27,824 65.5Certification testing fees 24,509 35.0 16,974 18.9 38,046 24.3 7,591 24.6 5,659 13.3Office utilities 6,104 8.7 3,166 3.5 4,659 3.0 903 2.9 1,306 3.1Material consumption 3,098 4.4 4,365 4.9 3,482 2.2 868 2.8 708 1.7Depreciation 1,530 2.2 1,728 1.9 2,100 1.3 460 1.5 653 1.5Rental expenses 1,860 2.7 2,622 2.9 4,288 2.7 1,065 3.5 1,051 2.5Travelling expenses 1,030 1.5 1,481 1.7 1,260 0.8 318 1.0 310 0.7Others 1,087 1.5 7,460 8.4 6,987 4.5 2,790 9.1 4,975 11.7
70,039 100.0 89,584 100.0 156,653 100.0 30,800 100.0 42,486 100.0
The certification testing fees are fees incurred in obtaining the independent certification of our products for qualifying the safety and technical requirement pursuant to the government and industry standards. Such fees increases in accordance to the number and complexity of the products in development and it increased significantly in 2012 mainly due to the significant increase in the number of products under development and the technical requirement for such products development were much higher than those in 2011.
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses refer to reversal of impairment of trade receivables, net and loss on disposal of items of property, plant and equipment. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our net reversal of impairment of trade receivables, were HK$1.2 million, HK$2.4 million, nil and nil, respectively while our loss on disposal of items of property, plant and equipment were nil, HK$0.02 million, nil and HK$0.4 million, respectively.
Finance costs
Finance costs represented interest expenses on our bank and other borrowings, including short term loans and factored trade receivables from bank and loan from a subsidiary of TCL Corporation, a financial institution approved by the People’s Bank of China. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our finance costs were HK$5.4 million, HK$7.5 million, HK$3.5 million and HK$2.1 million, respectively.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense mainly represent the amount of enterprise income tax and deferred tax provision in respect of withholding tax levied on dividends declared. For the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, our income tax expense was HK$41.5 million, HK$29.9 million, HK$15.9 million and HK$5.4 million, respectively.
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Our effective tax rate for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months
ended 31 March 2013 was 20.4%, 24.0%, 14.4% and 13.4%, respectively.
Pursuant to the PRC Corporate Income Tax Law, a 10% withholding tax is levied on dividends
declared to foreign investors from the foreign investment enterprises established in the PRC. The
requirement is effective from 1 January 2008 and applies to earnings after 31 December 2007. A lower
withholding tax rate may be applied if there is a tax treaty between the PRC and the jurisdiction of the
foreign investors. The applicable rate for our Group is 5%. We are therefore liable for withholding taxes
on dividends distributed by those subsidiaries established in the PRC in respect of earnings generated
from 1 January 2008.
REVIEW OF HISTORICAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended 31 March 2013 compared to three months ended 31 March 2012
Turnover
Turnover increased by HK$91.1 million, or 11.3%, from HK$803.5 million for the three months
ended 31 March 2012 to HK$894.6 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013. The increase was
mainly attributable to the increased sales of other products (mainly ABS-s) and audio products. Turnover
from our ABS-s products increased from HK$108.4 million for the three months ended 31 March 2012
to HK$247.9 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013, primarily due to the increase in sales
volume of our ABS-s products. We sold 0.7 million units of our ABS-s products for the three months
ended 31 March 2013, compared to 0.3 million units for the three months ended 31 March 2012, an
increase of 133.3%. Turnover from our audio products increased from HK$126.1 million for the three
months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$223.4 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013, primarily
due to increase in sales volume of audio products (both traditional and new audio products recorded
period-to-period increase in sales volume). We sold 0.4 million units of our audio products for the three
months ended 31 March 2013, compared to sales of 0.2 million units for the three months ended 31 March
2012, an increase of 100.0%. Nevertheless, the increase in turnover from our ABS-s products and audio
products was partially offset by the decrease in turnover from our video products. Turnover from our
DVD Players decreased from HK$320.4 million for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$225.0
million for the three months ended 31 March 2013. We sold 1.8 million units of our DVD Players for the
three months ended 31 March 2013, compared to sales of 2.3 million units for the three months ended 31
March 2012 primarily due to shrink of market demand for DVD Players. Turnover from our BD players
decreased from HK$241.3 million for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$164.8 million for
the three months ended 31 March 2013, primarily due to the fact that one of our Japanese customer
substantially reduced its BD Players business with us as it began its own in-house production in 2013.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales increased by HK$63.4 million, or 8.7%, from HK$727.9 million for the three months
ended 31 March 2012 to HK$791.3 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013. The increase in
cost of sales was generally in line with our increase in turnover.
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Gross profit
Gross profit increased by HK$27.6 million, or 36.5%, from HK$75.7 million for the three months
ended 31 March 2012 to HK$103.3 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013. Overall gross
profit margin increased from 9.4% for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to 11.6% for the three
months ended 31 March 2013, which was mainly attributable to the increase in gross profit of our audio
products and ABS-s products. The increase in gross profit of our audio products was the result of (i)
enforcing effective costs control for traditional audio products by more stringent vendor selection and
wider use of automated production facilities, which resulted in higher material gross profit margin and
(ii) increased of sales of new audio products such as dockings and soundbar with higher material gross
profit margin. The increase in gross profit of our ABS-s products was due to the decrease of material
costs. The abovementioned increase in gross profit was partially offset by the decrease in gross profit of
the Company’s video products, which was primarily due to the decrease in the sales of DVD Players as a
result of the shrinking market demand for DVD Players globally and the decrease in sales of BD Players
as a result of the fact that one of our Japanese customer substantially reduced in BD Players business with
us as it began its in-house production in 2013. Although the average selling price of our DVD Players and
BD Players decreased for the three months ended 31 March 2013, our gross profit and gross profit margin
increased as a whole primarily due to our improvements in product design and costs control.
Other income and gains, net
Other income and gains, net increased by HK$9.2 million, or 19.3%, from HK$48.3 million for
the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$57.5 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013,
primarily due to the increase in (i) interest income as the Group had a larger bank balance; (ii) income
from research and development services as we expanded the scope of the product development services
provided to our ODM customers in relation to their new and potential audio and visual products.
Selling and distribution costs
Selling and distribution costs increased by HK$12.3 million, or 50.0%, from HK$24.6 million
for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$36.9 million for the three months ended 31 March
2013. The increase was mainly attributable to: (i) increase in salaries and welfare costs which was in line
with the increase in headcount of sales department and (ii) increase in after sales services expenses and
transportation expense in relation to the increased sales of ABS-s products.
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses increased by HK$13.5 million, or 53.1%, from HK$25.4 million for
the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$38.9 million for the months ended 31 March 2013. The
increase was mainly attributable to increase in salaries and welfare costs which was in line with the
increase in headcount of administrative and managerial staff and the unrealized fair value losses on
derivative financial instruments (as the appreciation of RMB against US dollar was less than that expected
by the Company), partially offset by a decrease in maintenance, cleansing and security expense and
management fee expenses.
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Research and development costs
The research and development services mainly consisted of services such as product design, testing,
authentication, prototype production and project management on new products. Research and development
costs increased by HK$11.7 million, or 38.0%, from HK$30.8 million for the three months ended 31
March 2012 to HK$42.5 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013. The increase was mainly
attributable to increase in salaries and welfare costs which was in line with the increase in headcount of
research and development staff, partially offset by a decrease of certification testing fee.
Finance costs
Finance costs increased by HK$1.6 million, or 320.0%, from HK$0.5 million for the three months
ended 31 March 2012 to HK$2.1 million for the months ended 31 March 2013. The increase was mainly
attributable to the significant increase in amount of trade receivables factored.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense decreased by HK$3.9 million, or 41.9%, from HK$9.3 million for the three
months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$5.4 million for the three months ended 31 March 2013. The effective
tax rate had decreased from 21.9% for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to 13.4% for the three
months ended 31 March 2013. The decrease in effective tax rate was mainly attributable to the fact that
TCL Technoly Electronics, a major subsidiary of our Group which is granted the status of “High and New
Technology Enterprise” (which will expire in 2014), has enjoyed preferential tax rate since May 2012 and
therefore the applicable tax rate dropped from 25% in the three months ended 31 March 2012 to 15% in
the three months ended 31 March 2013.
Profit attributable to the owners of the parent
As a result of the foregoing, our profit attributable to the owners of the parent decreased by HK$5.5
million, or 16.5%, from HK$33.3 million for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$27.8 million
for the three months ended 31 March 2013.
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations increased by HK$0.8 million, or 266.7%,
from HK$0.3 million for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$1.1 million for the months ended
31 March 2013. The increase was mainly attributable to the fluctuation of RMB closing rate.
Total comprehensive income for the period
As a result of the foregoing, total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent
decreased by 14.6% from HK$33.5 million for the three months ended 31 March 2012 to HK$28.6 million
for the three months ended 31 March 2013.
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Year ended 31 December 2012 compared to year ended 31 December 2011
Turnover
Turnover decreased by HK$446.4 million, or 10.9%, from HK$4,099.5 million for the year ended
31 December 2011 to HK$3,653.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2012. The decrease was
mainly attributable to decrease in sales of video products. Turnover from our video products decreased
from HK$3,625.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$2,393.8 million for the year ended
31 December 2012, primarily due to shrink of market demand for DVD Players leading to the decrease
in both average selling price and sales volume of our video products-DVD Players. We sold 9.5 million
units of our DVD Players in the year ended 31 December 2012, compared to sales of 17.1 million units of
our DVD Players in the year ended 31 December 2011, a decrease of 44.4%. Nevertheless, the decrease
in turnover from our visual products is partially offset by (i) increase in sales of our audio products and
(ii) increase in sales of our other products (mainly ABS-s). Turnover from our audio products increased
from HK$451.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$872.6 million for the year ended
31 December 2012, primarily due to increase in sales volume of audio products (both traditional and
new audio products recorded year-on-year increase in sales volume). We sold 1.6 million units of our
audio products in the year ended 31 December 2012, compared to sales of 0.7 million units of our audio
products in the year ended 31 December 2011, an increase of 128.6%. Turnover from our other products
such as (mainly ABS-s) increased from HK$22.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to
HK$386.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2012. The revival of sales in ABS-s was due to re-
opening of public tender for ABS-s in 2012 in which that we successfully bade the contracts in open
tender for the supply of ABS-s to a number of provincial radio and television bureaus in the PRC in 2012.
We sold 1.0 million units of our ABS-s in the year ended 31 December 2012, compared to sales of 5,000
units of our ABS-s in the year ended 31 December 2011.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales decreased by HK$486.3 million, or 13.1%, from HK$3,711.9 million for the year
ended 31 December 2011 to HK$3,225.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2012. The decrease in
cost of sales was generally in line with our decrease in turnover.
Gross profit
Gross profit increased by HK$39.9 million, or 10.3%, from HK$387.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$427.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2012. Overall gross profit margin increased from 9.5% for the year ended 31 December 2011 to 11.7% for the year ended 31 December 2012, was primarily due to the increase in gross profit of our audio products and other products, which was the result of (i) enforcing effective costs control for traditional audio products by more stringent vendor selection and wider use of automated production facilities. which resulted in higher material gross profit margin and (ii) introduction of new audio products such as dockings and soundbar with higher material gross profit margin; and (iii) the re-opening of public tender for ABS-s in year 2012 in which the Company successfully bade the contracts for the supply of ABS-s to a number of provincial radio, film and television bureaus in the PRC. The abovementioned increase in gross profit was partially offset by the decrease in gross profit of the Company’s video products, which was primarily due to the decrease in the sales of DVD Players as a result of the shrinking market demand for DVD Players globally.
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Other income and gains, net
Other income and gains, net increased by HK$40.8 million, or 58.2%, from HK$70.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$110.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2012, primarily due to increase in realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments and bank interest income. The increase in realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments was mainly due to the appreciation of RMB against US dollars during 2012 as well as the increased number of derivative financial instruments contracts we entered into. The increase in interest income was attributed to our increased average balance of bank deposits.
Selling and distribution costs
Selling and distribution costs increased by HK$17.8 million, or 14.4%, from HK$124.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$141.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2012. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in transportation expenses incurred for local delivery of ABS-s products to end users in rural areas in the PRC, and an increase in salary and welfare, partially offset by a decrease in after sales services.
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses increased by HK$10.9 million, or 9.5%, from HK$114.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$125.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2012. The increase was mainly attributable to (i) an increase in salaries, welfare and staff-related costs as a result of an increase in headcount to meet our business development and an increase in minimum wages and welfare for PRC staffs; (ii) foreign exchange loss due to fluctuation of exchange rate for RMB against USD; and (iii) an increase in professional fees due to preparation for listing, the increase is partially offset by a decrease in management fee expenses.
Research and development costs
Research and development costs increased by HK$67.1 million, or 74.9%, from HK$89.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$156.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2012. The increase was mainly attributable to (i) increase in number of research staffs due to headcount increment and increase in minimum wages and welfare for PRC staffs; (ii) increase in materials costs consumed in laboratory testing and development on new products and existing products and (iii) increase in certification testing fees.
Finance costs
Finance costs decreased by HK$4.0 million, or 53.3%, from HK$7.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$3.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2012, which was mainly attributable to repayment of bank loans.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense decreased by HK$14.0 million, or 46.8%, from HK$29.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$15.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2012. The effective tax rate had decreased from 24.0% in the year ended 31 December 2011 to 14.4% in the year ended 31 December
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2012. The decrease in effective tax rate was due to the fact that TCL Technoly Electronics, a major subsidiary of our Group which is granted the status of “High and New Technology Enterprise” (which will expire in 2014), has enjoyed preferential tax rate since May 2012, and therefore the applicable tax rate dropped from 25% in year 2011 to 15% in 2012 and the overprovision for income tax was reversed in year 2012.
Profit attributable to the owners of the parent
As a result of the foregoing, our profit attributable to the owners of the parent increased by HK$0.2 million, or 0.3%, from HK$94.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$94.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2012.
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations decreased by 97.7% from HK$21.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$0.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2012, mainly because no material fluctuation noted in RMB closing rate as at 31 December 2011 and 2012.
Total comprehensive income for the year
As a result of the foregoing, total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent decreased by 18.1% from HK$116.3 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 to HK$95.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2012.
Year ended 31 December 2011 compared to year ended 31 December 2010
Turnover
Turnover increased by HK$336.9 million, or 9.0%, from HK$3,762.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$4,099.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2011. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in sales of video products. Turnover from our video products increased from HK$3,312.3 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$3,625.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2011, primarily due to the enriched product mix resulting in the increase in sales volume of DVD Players and BD Players. We sold 19.1 million units of our DVD Players and BD Players in the year ended 31 December 2011, compared to sales of 16.0 million units of our DVD Players and BD Players in the year ended 31 December 2010, an increase of 19.3%. The increase in sales of audio products also contributed to the increase in our total turnover. Turnover from our audio products increased from HK$236.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$451.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2011, primarily due to increase in sales volume of audio products (both traditional and new audio products recorded year-on-year increase in sales volume). We sold 0.7 million units of our audio products in the year ended 31 December 2011, compared to sales of 0.4 million units of our audio products in the year ended 31 December 2010, an increase of 75.0%. However, the increase in sales of our audio and video products are partially offset by a decrease in sales of other products. Turnover from our other products decreased from HK$214.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$22.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2011, primarily due to the decrease in sales of ABS-s as the PRC government postponed its public tender for ABS-s until late 2011. We sold approximately 5,000 units of our ABS-s in the year ended 31 December 2011, compared to sales of approximately 0.6 million units of our ABS-s in the year ended 31 December 2010, a decrease of approximately 99.2%.
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Cost of sales
Cost of sales increased by HK$377.3 million, or 11.3%, from HK$3,334.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$3,711.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2011. The increase in cost of sales was generally in line with our increase in turnover.
Gross profit
Gross profit decreased by HK$40.5 million, or 9.5%, from HK$428.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$387.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2011. Overall gross profit margin decreased from 11.4% for the year ended 31 December 2010 to 9.5% for the year ended 31 December 2011, which was primarily due to (1) reduction in sales revenue of video products-DVD Players and other products-ABS-s as a result of the shrink in demand for DVD Players globally and postponement by PRC government of its public tender for ABS-s in year 2011 respectively, and (2) decrease in material gross profit margin of video products-DVD Players from approximately 21.5% to approximately 18.8% from approximately HK$534.0 million to HK$495.0 million. The average selling price per unit of our DVD Players decreased from HK$170 in 2010 to HK$154 in 2011.
Other income and gains, net
Other income and gains, net increased by HK$19.0 million, or 37.3%, from HK$51.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$70.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2011 primarily due to increase in realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments and bank interest income. The increase in realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments was mainly due to the appreciation of RMB against US dollars during 2011 as well as the increased number of derivative financial instruments contracts we entered into. The increase in interest income was attributed to our increased average balance of bank deposits.
Selling and distribution costs
Selling and distribution costs decreased by HK$15.7 million, or 11.2%, from HK$139.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$124.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2011. The decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in transportation expenses. In 2010, we incurred additional transportation expenses for shipping costs and freight charges for exporting components and parts to a subsidiary of TCLM in Poland for further assembly and supply of finished products to an overseas customer designated by our Group. Such sales arrangement was significantly reduced in year 2011. However, the abovementioned decrease in transportation expenses was partially offset by the increase in other selling and distribution costs such as salary and welfare, office utilities and product warranty.
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses increased by HK$53.1 million, or 86.3%, from HK$61.5 million for the
year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$114.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2011. The increase
was mainly attributable to (i) an increase in staff costs due to an increase in headcount to meet our
business development and increase in minimum wages and welfare for PRC staffs; (ii) an exchange loss
due to fluctuation of exchange rate for RMB during year 2011; (iii) an increase in office utilities due to
increase in rental area and maintenance fee for office and (iv) an increase in management fee expenses due
to increase in consultancy fee recharged from the Remaining TCLM Group for developing audio business
and foreign exchange hedging services.
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Research and development costs
Research and development costs increased by HK$19.6 million, or 28.0%, from HK$70.0 million
for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$89.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2011. The
increase was mainly attributable to (i) increase in staff costs for research staff; (ii) increase in materials
costs consumed in laboratory testing and development on new products and existing products and (iii)
increase in certification testing fees.
Finance costs
Finance costs increased by HK$2.1 million, or 38.9%, from HK$5.4 million for the year ended 31
December 2010 to HK$7.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2011, which was mainly attributable
to increase in trade receivables factored to bank in year 2011.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense decreased by HK$11.6 million, or 28.0%, from HK$41.5 million for the year
ended 31 December 2010 to HK$29.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2011. The effective tax
rates increased from 20.4% in the year ended 31 December 2010 to 24.0% in the year ended 31 December
2011. The increase in effective tax rate was due to the fact that TCL Technoly Electronics, our major
subsidiary of our Group and being granted the status of High and New Technology Enterprises (which
expired in 2011), enjoyed preferential tax rate in year 2010, and therefore the applicable tax rate had been
increased from 15% in year 2010 to 25% in 2011.
Profit attributable to the owners of the parent
As a result of the foregoing, our profit attributable to the owners of the parent decreased by
HK$67.6 million, or 41.7%, from HK$162.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$94.5
million for the year ended 31 December 2011.
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations increased by 48.3% from HK$14.7
million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$21.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2011,
mainly because appreciation of RMB.
Total comprehensive income for the year
As a result of the foregoing, total comprehensive income for the year decreased by 34.2% from
HK$176.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2010 to HK$116.3 million for the year ended 31
December 2011.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We have historically met our working capital and other capital requirements primarily from net
cash generated from our operating activities and advances from loan and factored trade receivables from
banks and financial institution.
Going forward, we believe our funding requirements will be satisfied through cash generated from
our operating activities and borrowings from banks and financial institutions. Based on our current and
anticipated operations and conditions in the markets and industry in which we operate, we believe that we
have the ability to generate adequate cash from our operations to fund both our ongoing operating cash
needs and the continuing expansion of our business, in particular audio products and ABS-s. We regularly
monitor our liquidity requirements and our compliance with debt covenants (if any) to ensure that we
maintain sufficient cash resources and adequate means of debt financing.
We have not experienced and do not expect to experience any difficulties in meeting our
obligations as they fall due. However, our ability to fund our working capital needs, repay our
indebtedness and finance other obligations depends on our future results of operations and cash flow,
which are in turn subject to prevailing economic conditions, the level of spending by our customers and
many other factors.
The following table is a condensed summary of our combined statements of cash flows during the
Track Record Period:
Three months Year ended 31 December ended 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited)
Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 533,275 67,050 296,227 178,365 (163,247)Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities (895,214) 476,483 198,212 16,732 (42,523)Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities 745,059 (623,204) 8,503 (123,892) (40,764)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 383,120 (79,671) 502,942 71,205 (246,534)Cash and cash equivalent at beginning of year/period 179,800 568,997 492,841 492,841 995,562Effect of foreign exchange rate changes, net 6,077 3,515 (221) 1,096 (163)
Cash and cash equivalent at end of year/period 568,997 492,841 995,562 562,142 748,865
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Net cash from/(used in) operating activities
We derive our cash inflow from operating activities primarily through the receipt of payments for
the sale of our products. Our cash outflow from operating activities is used primarily for components
and parts purchases, wages, selling and distribution expenses, administrative expenses and research and
development costs. Our net cash flows from operating activities reflect our profit before tax, as adjusted
for: (i) non-cash items such as depreciation of our property, plant and equipment and unrealised fair value
gains on derivative financial instruments; and (ii) the effects of changes in certain balance sheet items
such as inventories, trade receivables, prepayments, deposits and other receivables, trade payables, bills
payable, and other payables and accruals.
For the three months ended 31 March 2013, we had net cash flows used in operating activities of
HK$163.2 million, primarily attributable to: (i) profit before tax of HK$40.1 million and (ii) an decrease
in inventories of HK$20.4 million, partially offset by: (i) an increase of trade receivables of HK$90.0
million; (ii) a decrease in trade payable of HK$28.8 million and a decrease in other payables and accruals
of HK$74.3 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2012, we had net cash flows from operating activities of
HK$296.2 million, primarily attributable to: (i) profit before tax of HK$110.7 million; (ii) a decrease in
prepayments, deposits and other receivables of HK$441.7 million; (iii) an increase in other payables and
accruals of HK$105.7 million; and (iv) an increase in trade payables of HK$58.5 million, partially offset
by: (i) an increase in trade receivables of HK$349.8 million; (ii) an increase in inventories of HK$53.2
million; and (iii) income taxes paid of HK$24.8 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2011, we had net cash flows from operating activities of HK$67.1
million, primarily attributable to: (i) profit before tax of HK$124.4 million; (ii) an increase in other
payables and accruals of HK$165.4 million; and (iii) a decrease in inventories of HK$64.8 million; (iv)
a decrease in trade receivables of HK$49.9 million; and (v) an increase in trade payables of HK$46.6
million, partially offset by: (i) an increase in prepayments, deposits and other receivables of HK$366.9
million; and (ii) income taxes paid of HK$40.1 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2010, we had net cash flows of operating activities of HK$533.3
million, primarily attributable to: (i) profit before tax of HK$203.6 million; (ii) an increase in trade
payables of HK$187.8 million; (iii) an increase in other payables and accruals of HK$59.8 million; (iv) a
decrease in prepayments, deposits and other receivables of HK$180.9 million; and (v) a decrease in trade
receivables of HK$51.9 million, partially offset by: (i) an increase in inventories of HK$138.4 million;
and (ii) income taxes paid of HK$49.6 million.
Net cash from/(used in) investing activities
We use cash in investing activities primarily through bills receivable endorsed, increase in pledged
deposits, purchase of property, plant and equipment and purchase of other investment.
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For the three months ended 31 March 2013, we had net cash flows used in investing activities of HK$42.5 million, primarily attributable to: (i) interest received of HK$14.2 million and (ii) increase of bills payable of HK$124.7 million, partially offset by: (i) purchase of items of property, plant and equipment of HK$51.1 million and (ii) purchase of other investment of HK$132.3 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2012, we had net cash flows from investing activities of HK$198.2 million, primarily attributable to: (i) a decrease in bills receivable of HK$412.8 million; and (ii) an increase in bills payable of HK$371.4 million, partially offset by: (i) an increase in pledged deposits of HK$501.5 million; and (ii) purchase of property, plant and equipment of HK$102.8 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2011, we had cash flows from investing activities of HK$476.5 million, primarily attributable to: (i) a decrease in pledged deposits of HK$514.7 million; and (ii) an increase in bills payable of HK$283.7 million, partially offset by an increase in bills receivable of HK$340.0 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2010, we had cash flows used in investing activities of HK$895.2 million, primarily attributable to an increase in pledged deposits of HK$827.3 million.
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities
We use cash in financing activities primarily arose from bank borrowings and payment of dividends to the Remaining TCLM Group.
For the three months ended 31 March 2013, we had net cash flows used in financing activities of HK$40.8 million, primarily attributable to the repayment of loan from a company held by a non-controlling shareholder of HK$40.8 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2012, we had net cash flows from financing activities of HK$8.5 million, primarily attributable to: (i) proceeds from bank loans of HK$106.2 million; (ii) capital contribution from TCLM of HK$90.8 million; and (iii) capital contribution from non-controlling shareholders of HK$55.4 million, partially offset by: (i) repayment of bank loans of HK$123.9 million; and (ii) payment of dividend of HK$120.0 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2011, we had net cash flows used in financing activities of HK$623.2 million, primarily attributable to repayment of bank loans of HK$821.4 million, partially offset by proceeds from bank loans of HK$198.2 million.
For the year ended 31 December 2010, we had net cash flows from financing activities of HK$745.1 million, primarily attributable to proceeds from bank loans of HK$974.9 million, partially offset by repayment of bank loans of HK$229.8 million.
Working Capital
Our Directors are of the opinion that, taking into account the financial resources available to us including our cash and cash equivalents in hand, internally generated funds and available banking facilities, we will have sufficient working capital to meet our present requirements, that is for at least twelve months commencing from the date of this listing document.
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INDEBTEDNESS
Bank Loans
As at 31 December As at 31 March As at 31 May
2010 2011 2012 2013 2013 (Unaudited) Contractual Contractual Contractual Contractual Contractual interest interest interest interest interest rate (%) HK$’000 rate (%) HK$’000 rate (%) HK$’000 rate (%) HK’000 rate (%) HK’000
Current bank borrowings:
– secured (note a) LIBOR+(0.8 to 1.0) 745,059 – LIBOR+1.10 106,197 LIBOR+1.10 106,357 LIBOR+1.10 106,354
4.98/
– unsecured – LIBOR+3.05 124,335 – – –
745,059 124,335 106,197 106,357 106,354
All of our bank loans are repayable within one year.
Note:
(a) As at 31 December 2010 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, our Group’s bank loans are secured by certain of our Group’s time deposits amounting to HK$748.3 million, HK$106.5 million and HK$106.8 million, respectively.
To manage our exposure to fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the RMB,
the Group entered into certain agreements with banks in relation to U.S. dollar bank loan facilities pledged
by our deposits in Renminbi for the year ended 31 December 2010. The bank loans in 2010 have been
repaid in full for the year ended 31 December 2011. For the two years ended 31 December 2012 and
the three months ended 31 March 2013, the Group satisfied our capital requirements through general
bank loans and letters of credit/letters of guarantee. We utilised proceeds from bank borrowings as our
additional working capital and to finance our capital expenditure. During the Track Record Period and
as at the Latest Practicable Date, we did not experience any significant difficulties in securing external
borrowings and no default or delay in repayment of bank and other borrowings occurred on the part of us.
As at 31 May 2013, we had bank facilities lines of HK$232.0 million, of which HK$106.4 million
were utilized. Our Directors confirm that there has been no material change in our indebtedness and
contingent liabilities since 31 May 2013 and up to the Latest Practicable Date.
As at 31 May 2013, we have provided a joint guarantee for a term loan facility of US$120,000,000
in favor of TCL Multimedia. Such guarantee will be released before Listing.
Except as disclosed herein, our Group did not have any outstanding mortgages, charges, debentures,
loan capital, bank overdrafts, loans, debt securities or other similar indebtedness, finance leases or hire
purchase commitments, liabilities under acceptances or acceptance credits or any guarantees outstanding
as at 31 May 2013.
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Current Assets and Liabilities
Our current assets and liabilities as at the respective reporting periods indicated are as follows:
As at As at As at 31 December 31 March 31 May
2010 2011 2012 2013 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETSInventories 312,766 261,180 344,649 323,025 333,861Trade receivables 509,712 467,813 825,218 914,395 838,788Bills receivable 76,638 420,155 21,239 35,523 20,917Prepayments, deposits and other receivables 315,984 684,219 285,391 278,285 158,264Tax recoverable – 191 967 1,204 857Derivative financial instruments 22,024 15,153 35,651 33,443 27,334Other investment – – – 132,306 134,325Pledged deposits 827,267 316,189 817,684 818,915 477,982Cash and cash equivalents 568,997 492,841 995,562 748,865 848,814
Total current assets 2,633,388 2,657,741 3,326,361 3,285,961 2,841,142
CURRENT LIABILITIESTrade payables 694,195 726,281 798,917 767,357 737,978Bills payable 85,159 368,065 766,041 885,128 519,225Other payables and accruals 484,070 664,063 1,210,656 1,093,656 1,032,389Interest-bearing bank borrowings 745,059 124,335 106,197 106,357 106,354Tax payable 83,261 92,179 93,942 89,978 90,192Derivative financial instruments 21,367 11,855 11,877 15,786 11,317Provisions 102,807 143,204 164,199 168,411 199,860
Total current liabilities 2,215,918 2,129,982 3,151,829 3,126,673 2,697,315
NET CURRENT ASSETS 417,470 527,759 174,532 159,288 143,827
Our net current assets decreased from HK$174.5 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$159.3 million as at 31 March 2013. The decrease was primary due to purchase of items of property, plant and equipment and the repayment of loan from a company held by a non-controlling shareholder. Other investment represents a principal guaranteed deposit purchased by our Group during the three months ended 31 March 2013 with fixed return and maturity at a bank in the PRC.
Our net current assets decreased from HK$527.8 million as at 31 December 2011 to HK$174.5 million as at 31 December 2012. The decrease was primarily due to dividend declared in year 2012.
Our net current assets increased from HK$417.5 million as at 31 December 2010 to HK$527.8 million as at 31 December 2011. The increase was primarily due to operating profit for the year ended 31 December 2011.
As at 31 May 2013, we had net current assets of HK$143.8 million. Our current assets mainly consisted of inventories of HK$333.9 million, trade and bills receivables of HK$859.7 million, pledged deposits of HK$478.0 million and cash and cash equivalents of HK$848.8 million. The key components of our current liabilities included trade and bills payables of HK$1,257.2 million and other payables and accruals of HK$1,032.4 million. The non-trading amounts due from/to the Remaining TCLM Group and TCL Corporation Group will be fully settled before Listing.
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ANALYSIS OF SELECTED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION ITEMS
Inventories
The following table sets out inventory as at the end of the reporting period indicated:
As at As at 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Components and parts 124,741 103,649 101,231 137,486Work in progress 56,542 38,378 58,516 100,672Finished goods 131,483 119,153 184,902 84,867
312,766 261,180 344,649 323,025
Our inventories decreased from HK$312.8 million as at 31 December 2010 to HK$261.2 million as at 31 December 2011. The decrease was mainly resulting in the significant drop of goods in transit held by our Group as at 31 December 2011, owing to the cease of exporting arrangement of video products to a subsidiary of TCLM in Poland for further assembly and then supply of finished products to an overseas buyer designated by our Group, which required our Group to release the ownership of inventories upon arrival to the port of Poland.
Our inventories increased from HK$261.2 million as at 31 December 2011 to HK$344.6 million as at 31 December 2012. Such an increase in inventories was mainly due to the increase in ABS-s inventory level, the reason for the increase was due to (i) the PRC government had stopped its public tender for ABS-s in year 2011 and therefore there is no ABS-s inventory included in year 2011; (ii) longer transportation lead time required for delivering ABS-s to rural areas and (iii) the complex procedure for acknowledge of receipt of ABS-s by PRC government, which results in delay in income recognition.
Our inventories decreased from HK$344.6 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$323.0 million as at 31 March 2013. The decrease was mainly due to the delivery of finished goods of ABS-s products, partially offset by the increase of components and parts and work in progress due to the postponement of product delivery requested by customers.
Average inventory turnover days equals the average of the beginning and ending inventory balances of the year divided by cost of sales of the corresponding year and multiplied by 365 days. Our average inventory turnover days were 26, 28, 34 days and 38 days for each of the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the three months ended 31 March 2013 respectively. Our inventory turnover days are relatively stable for year ended 31 December 2010 and 2011 while our inventory turnover days were higher in 2012 compared to 2011 because of the stock up of ABS-s in 2012. Our inventory turnover days increased for the three months ended 31 March 2013 due to the postponement of product delivery requested by customers and such products were then delivered by the Latest Practicable Date.
Up to 31 May 2013, inventories of HK$310.9 million, or 96.2% of our inventories of components and parts, work-in-progress and finished goods as at 31 March 2013 had been utilised.
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Trade receivables
As at As at 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Trade receivables 512,077 467,813 825,218 914,395
Provision for impairment of receivables as at
beginning of the year (3,442) (2,365) – –
Provision for impairment of receivables (1,156) – – –
Reversal of provision for impairment of
receivables 2,332 2,425 – –
Exchange realignment (99) (60) – –
Trade receivables – net 509,712 467,813 825,218 914,395
Trade receivables primarily comprise amounts to be received from third parties and related parties. Our trade receivables amounted to HK$509.7 million, HK$467.8 million, HK$825.2 million and HK$914.4 million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. The decrease in our trade receivables from HK$509.7 million as at 31 December 2010 to HK$467.8 million as at 31 December 2011 was primarily because several major customers’ receivable had been factored to bank without recourse. Please refer to paragraph “Off-Balance Sheet Transactions” for further details.
Our trade receivables increased from HK$467.8 million as at 31 December 2011 to HK$825.2 million as at 31 December 2012. The increase was primarily due to (i) we extended the credit terms for two of our major customers by 30 days, which still falls within our internal credit policy, (ii) the ABS-s business of HK$146.2 million in 2012 which generally has a longer credit term of 150 days to 180 days.
Our trade receivables increased from HK$825.2 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$914.4 million as at 31 March 2013. The increase was mainly due to the significant increase in sales of ABS-s products.
The following table sets out an aged analysis of our trade receivables as at the end of the reporting period indicated:
As at As at 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Neither past due nor impaired 485,241 454,451 798,978 837,394
Less than 90 days past due 16,933 13,144 24,026 75,057
90-180 days past due 1,792 – 76 1,486
Over 180 days past due 5,746 218 2,138 458
509,712 467,813 825,218 914,395
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Average trade receivable turnover days equals the average of the beginning and ending trade receivable balances of the reporting period divided by turnover of the corresponding period and multiplied by the number of days or the period. Our average trade receivable turnover days were 53, 44, 65 and 88 days for each of the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively. If the factored receivables were included in the calculation, our average trade receivable turnover days would be 64, 64, 102 days and 124 days.
The decrease in the average trade receivable turnover days from 53 days for the year ended 31 December 2010 to 44 days for the year ended 2011 was primarily due to the postponement by PRC government of its public tender for ABS-s in 2011 which generally has a longer credit term of 150 days to 180 days. The primary considerations for longer credit terms granted to the customers of ABS-s are due to (i) these ABS-s customers are all Radio and Television Satellite Broadcast Management Center, which belongs to the administrative department of the PRC Government; (ii) ABS-s is a public tender project offered by the PRC Government, the credit terms are stated in the related tendering documents, subject to the compliance of the requirements as stipulated in the tendering documents by the companies submitting the tender; and (iii) the receivables related to the ABS-s project are mainly settled by the funds from the PRC Government, and contract sum ranging from 25% to 50% should be paid to our Group as deposits in advance. The trade receivables from ABS-s customers were approximately HK$11.4 million, HK$14.9 million, HK$146.2 million and HK$320.6 million for each of the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively.
The increase in the average trade receivable turnover days from 44 days for the year ended 31 December 2011 to 65 days for the year ended 31 December 2012 was primarily due to longer credit periods granted to overseas customers taking into account (i) the length of relationship with those overseas customers and their payment history; (ii) the current business scope and the future business plan with those overseas customers; and (iii) the extended credit terms being covered by the insurance of China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation which still falls within the Company internal credit policy. The aggregate trade receivables covered by the insurance of China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation were approximately HK$807.7 million, HK$2,680.0 million, HK$3,058.7 million and HK$572.9 million for each of the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively.
The increase in the average trade receivable turnover days from 65 days for the year ended 31 December 2012 to 88 days for the three months ended 31 March 2013 was primarily due to the increase in sales of ABS-s products with longer credit terms.
Our trading terms with our overseas customers are mainly on letters of credit with tenures ranging from 15 days to 4 months and certain long term strategic customers are on the open-account basis with credit terms of no more than 180 days. Each of our customers has a maximum credit limit. We seek to maintain strict control over our outstanding receivables and purchase export insurance to minimise credit risk. Overdue balances are reviewed regularly by senior management. Trade receivables are non-interest-bearing. Up to 31 May 2013, trade receivable of HK$584.1 million, or 63.9% of our trade receivable balance as at 31 March 2013 had been settled by our customers.
Bills receivable
Bills receivable primarily arose from certain commercial acceptance bills endorsed by a subsidiary of the Remaining TCLM Group, to meet its short term funding purpose amounting to HK$76.6 million, HK$420.2 million, HK$7.4 million and HK$1.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013 respectively. All such bills receivable will be settled before Listing. After listing, in situation where transactions are made with the Remaining TCLM Group, our Group may, in its ordinary course of business, receive commercial acceptance bills endorsed by such member of the Remaining TCLM Group.
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As at 31 December 2012 and 31 March 2013, apart from the commercial acceptable bills of HK$7.4
million and HK$1.9 million endorsed by the subsidiary of the Remaining TCLM Group, an aggregate
of HK$13.8 million and HK$33.6 million bills receivable was consolidated from the books of Regency
Optics-Electron, which was acquired in the end of 2012.
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables
As at As at 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Prepayments and deposits 19,416 47,277 66,855 38,428
Other receivables 122,199 235,720 126,189 124,297
Prepaid land lease payments 448 336 338 338
Due from the Remaining TCLM Group 172,828 389,842 90,862 114,638
Due from the TCL Corporation Group 1,093 11,044 1,147 584
315,984 684,219 285,391 278,285
Prepayments and deposits primarily arose from advance to suppliers. The increase from HK$19.4
million as at 31 December 2010 to HK$47.3 million as at 31 December 2011 and the increase from
HK$47.3 million as at 31 December 2011 to HK$66.9 million as at 31 December 2012 were mainly due
to the prepayment in late 2011 for purchase of authentication cards which were the components for the
production of ABS-s in 2012. The decrease from HK$66.9 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$38.4
million as at 31 March 2013 was mainly due to decrease of prepayments to suppliers for the receipt of
components and parts from suppliers.
Other receivables primarily arose from VAT receivables. The increase from HK$122.2 million as at
31 December 2010 to HK$235.7 million as at 31 December 2011 and the decrease from HK$235.7 million
as at 31 December 2011 to HK$126.2 million as at 31 December 2012, were mainly attributable to the
delay of the VAT refund for the overseas sales during year 2011, there is no such delay in year 2012. The
decrease from HK$126.2 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$124.3 million as at 31 March 2013 was
mainly due to decrease of VAT receivable.
Due from the Remaining TCLM Group mainly represents (i) interest-bearing deposits in an internal
settlement center of the Remaining TCLM Group whereby funds are centralised for capital management
purpose, amounting to HK$73.8 million, HK$144.6 million, HK$65.5 million and HK$92.8 million in
year ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013 respectively,
such deposits are collected before Listing; and (ii) advance to the Remaining TCLM Group, amounting to
HK$91.6 million, HK$234.7 million, HK$14.8 million and HK$15.5 million in year ended 31 December
2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively and the three months ended 31 March 2013. The advance was
substantially settled by the Remaining TCLM Group in year 2012.
The amount due from the Remaining TCLM Group and TCL Corporation Group will be settled
before Listing.
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Other investment
Other investment represents a principal guaranteed deposit with fixed return and maturity placed in a bank in the PRC. We made such structured deposit in order to gain the benefit for higher interest rate of 4.1% per annum. This deposit is stated at cost less any impairment losses.
Cash and cash equivalents and pledge deposits
Included in our cash and bank balances are deposits of HK$43.3 million, HK$141.5 million, HK$614.8 million and HK$310.4 million placed with a subsidiary of TCL Corporation, a financial institution approved by the People’s Bank of China as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and as at 31 March 2013 respectively. For details on such deposits, please refer to the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions – Continuing Connected Transactions Subject to the Reporting, Announcement and Independent Shareholders’ Approval Requirements – 3. Master Financial Services Agreement” in this listing document.
Pledge deposits primarily arose from security for bank borrowings and bills payable. The decrease from HK$827.3 million as at 31 December 2010 to HK$316.2 million as at 31 December 2011, was mainly due to repayment of a secured bank borrowings in year 2011. The increase from HK$316.2 million as at 31 December 2011 to HK$817.7 million as at 31 December 2012, was mainly due to increase of bills payable. The increase from HK$817.7 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$818.9 as at 31 March 2013 was mainly due to increase of bills payable.
Trade payables
Our trade payables primarily arose from the purchases of components and parts. We had trade payables of HK$694.2 million, HK$726.3 million, HK$798.9 million and HK$767.4 million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and as at 31 March 2013, respectively.
The following table sets out an aging analysis of our trade payables as at the dates indicated:
As at As at 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Current to 90 days 649,688 696,177 774,473 710,68791 to 180 days 44,470 30,042 23,728 55,733181 to 365 days 37 – 105 244Over 365 days – 62 611 693
694,195 726,281 798,917 767,357
Average trade payables turnover days is equal to the average of the beginning and ending trade payables balances of the year divided by cost of sales of the corresponding year and multiplied by 365 days. Our average payables turnover days were 64, 70, 86 and 89 days for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the three months ended 31 March 2013, respectively. Our trade payables increased from HK$694.2 million as at 31 December 2010 to HK$726.3 million as at 31 December 2011 mainly due to extended payment period agreed with the suppliers. Our trade payables increased by HK$72.6 million from HK$726.3 million as at 31 December 2011 to HK$798.9 million as at 31 December 2012, primarily due to extended payment period agreed with the suppliers from 60 days to 90 days. Our trade payables decreased from HK$798.9 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$767.4 million as at 31 March 2013, primarily due to less production in the first quarter for the Chinese New Year holiday (i.e. less purchase as well as trade payable decreased).
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Up to 31 May 2013, trade payables of HK$564.4 million, or 73.6% of our trade payables as at 31 March 2013, had been settled.
Bills payable
Our bills payable were HK$85.2 million, HK$368.1 million, HK$766.0 million and HK$885.1 million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. Bills payable include the outstanding amounts of our obligation under letters of credit related to purchases during the Track Record Period. In order to take advantage of the interest rate differential between RMB deposits and US dollars letters of credit, time deposits of our Group of HK$79.0 million, HK$316.2 million, HK$711.2 million and HK$712.1 million were pledged as securities for our bills payable as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. Our bills payable increased from HK$85.2 million as of 31 December 2010 to HK$368.1 million as of 31 December 2011 and further to HK$766.0 million as of 31 December 2012 as we used more letters of credit in our purchases. Our bills payable increased from HK$766.0 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$885.1 million as at 31 March 2013 was mainly due to as we used more letters of credit in our purchases.
Other payables and accruals As at As at 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Other payables 87,162 86,665 188,110 146,482Accruals 246,431 328,474 367,711 383,945Receipts in advance – 3,310 93,395 10,455Due to the Remaining TCLM Group 147,810 244,847 557,465 551,406Due to the TCL Corporation Group 2,667 767 3,975 1,368
484,070 664,063 1,210,656 1,093,656
Our other payables and accruals were HK$484.1 million, HK$664.1 million, HK$1,210.7 million and HK$1,093.7 million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively.
Other payables primarily arose from production and processing cost payable, transportation cost payable, VAT payable and amount due to a non-controlling shareholder of Regency Optics-Electron. The other payables remain stable when comparing the balance as at 31 December 2010 and 2011. The increase from HK$86.7 million as at 31 December 2011 to HK$188.1 million as at 31 December 2012 was mainly due to increase in amount due to a non-controlling shareholder of Regency Optics-Electron in year 2012. Our other payables decreased from HK$188.1 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$146.5 million as at 31 March 2013, mainly due to the settlement of amount due to a non-controlling shareholder of HK$40.7 million.
Accruals primarily arose from payroll expenses and patent fee. The increase from HK$246.4 million as at 31 December 2010 to HK$328.5 million as at 31 December 2011 and the increase from HK$328.5 million as at 31 December 2011 to HK$367.7 million, were mainly due to increase in payroll expenses. Our accruals increased from HK$367.7 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$383.9 million as at 31 March 2013, mainly due to increase of accruals for patent fees.
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Receipt in advance as at 31 December 2012 primarily included the deposits received from the
customers in relation to the sale of our ABS-s products in late 2012. Our receipt in advance decreased
from HK$93.4 million as at 31 December 2012 to HK$10.5 million as at 31 March 2013 was mainly due
to the delivery of ABS-s products and the recognition of related sales.
Due to the Remaining TCLM Group and TCL Corporation amounted to HK$150.5 million,
HK$245.6 million, HK$561.4 million and HK$552.8 million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and
31 March 2013 respectively. The amounts due to the Remaining TCLM Group and TCL Corporation will
be settled before Listing.
Provisions
The provision represents management’s best estimate of our Group’s liability under warranties of
15 to 36 months granted on our products, based on prior experience and industry averages for defective
products. Corresponding product warranty expenses of HK$38.3 million, HK$43.3 million, HK$32.5
million and HK$10.5 million had been charged to selling and distribution expenses for the year ended 31
December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and three months ended 31 March 2013 respectively.
MAJOR FINANCIAL RATIOS
Three months ended Year ended 31 December 31 March
Notes 2010 2011 2012 2013
Turnover growth 1 N/A 9.0% -10.9% 11.3%
Net profit growth 2 N/A -41.7% 0.3% 4.3%
Gross margin 3 11.4% 9.5% 11.7% 11.6%
Net profit margin before
interest and tax 4 5.6% 3.2% 3.1% 4.7%
Net profit margin 5 4.3% 2.3% 2.6% 3.9%
Return on equity 6 33.0% 16.3% 20.2% 35.7%
Return on total assets 7 7.7% 3.4% 3.0% 3.2%
As at Year ended 31 December 31 March
Notes 2010 2011 2012 2013
Current ratio 8 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1
Quick ratio 9 1.0 1.1 0.9 0.9
Gearing ratio 10 142.8% 19.5% 35.2% 32.2%
Debt to equity ratio 11 Net cash Net cash Net cash Net cash
Interest coverage ratio 12 38.9 17.7 32.5 19.8
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Notes:
1. The calculation of turnover growth is based on the difference between our turnover of respective period and previous period, divided by our turnover of previous period multiplied by 100%.
2. The calculation of net profit growth is based on our net profit of respective period divided by our net profit of previous period multiplied by 100%.
3. The calculation of gross margin is based on our gross profit of respective period divided by our turnover of respective period multiplied by 100%.
4. The calculation of net profit margin before interest & tax is based on our net operating profit before interest and tax of respective period divided by our turnover of respective period multiplied by 100%.
5. The calculation of net profit margin is based on our net profit of respective period divided by our turnover of respective period multiplied by 100%.
6. For each of the three years ended 31 December 2012, the calculation of return on equity is based on the profit attributable to owners of the parent of the respective period divided by average of the beginning and ending equity attributable to owners of the parent of the respective period and multiplied by 100%. For the three months ended 31 March 2013, the calculation of return on equity is based on the profit attributable to owners of the parent divided by average of the beginning and ending total shareholders equity, multiplied by 365/90, and then multiplied by 100%.
7. For each of the three years ended 31 December 2012, the calculation of return on total assets is based on the profit attributable to owners of the parent of the respective period divided by average of the beginning and ending total assets of the respective period and multiplied by 100%. For the three months ended 31 March 2013, the calculation of return on assets is based on the profit attributable to owners of the parent divided by average of the beginning and ending total assets, multiplied by 365/90, and then multiplied by 100%.
8. The calculation of current ratios is based on our total current assets as of the respective period end divided by our total current liabilities as of the respective period end.
9. The calculation of quick ratios is based on our current assets minus inventories as of the respective period end divided by our total current liabilities as of the respective period end.
10. The calculation of gearing ratios is based on our total debt (including payables incurred not in the ordinary course of business) as of the respective date divided by equity attributable to the Shareholders as of the respective period multiplied by 100%.
11. The calculation of debt to equity ratios is based on net debts (being total borrowings net of cash and cash equivalents) as of the respective date divided by equity attributable to the Shareholders as of the respective period.
12. The calculation of interest coverage is based on our profit before finance costs and tax as of the respective dates divided by our finance costs as of the respective date.
Please refer to “Three months ended 31 March 2013 compared to three months ended 31 March
2012”, “Year ended 31 December 2012 compared to year ended 31 December 2011” and “Year ended
31 December 2011 compared to Year ended 31 December 2010” above for a discussion of the factors
affecting turnover growth, net profit growth and gross and net profit margins during the respective
periods.
Return on equity and return on total assets
Our return on equity for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the three
months end 31 March 2013 was 33.0%, 16.3%, 20.2% and 35.7%, respectively. The decrease in return on
equity ratio from 33.0% in 2010 to 16.3% in 2011 was mainly due to reduction of net profit. The increase
in return on equity ratio from 16.3% in 2011 to 20.2% in 2012 was mainly due to dividend declared in
2012.
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Our return on total assets for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the three
months ended 31 March 2013 was 7.7%, 3.4%, 3.0% and 3.2%, respectively. The decrease in return
on total assets ratio from 7.7% in 2010 to 3.4% in 2011 was mainly due to reduction of net profit. The
decrease in return on total assets from 3.4% in 2011 to 3.0% in 2012 was mainly due to an increase in
total assets as the trade receivables increased significantly primarily due to (1) the Company extended the
credit terms for two of its major customers by 30 days, and (2) the ABS-s business of HK$146.2 million in
2012 which generally has a longer credit term of 150 days to 180 days, and (3) increase in total asset as a
result of the acquisition of controlling shareholding of Regency Optics-Electron by the end of 2012.
Current and quick ratio
As at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, our current ratio was 1.2, 1.2, 1.1 and
1.1, and quick ratio was 1.0, 1.1, 0.9 and 0.9, respectively. The current ratio and the quick ratio remained
stable throughout the Track Record Period.
Gearing ratio
Our gearing ratio for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months
ended 31 March 2013 was 142.8%, 19.5%, 35.2% and 32.2%, respectively. The decrease in gearing ratio
between 2010 and 2011 was mainly due to repayment of bank loan. The increase in gearing ratio between
2011 and 2012 was mainly due to the decrease in equity as a result of the declaration of dividend in 2012.
Debt to equity ratio
The Company was in a net cash position throughout the Track Record Period.
Interest coverage ratio
Our interest coverage ratio for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three
months ended 31 March 2013 was 38.9, 17.7, 32.5 and 19.8, respectively. The interest coverage ratio
decrease between 2010 and 2011 was mainly due to increase in finance costs with decrease in operating
profit. The interest coverage ratio increase between 2011 and 2012 was mainly due to decrease in finance
costs as a result of the decrease in borrowings. The interest coverage ratio decreased from 32.5 as at 31
December 2012 to 19.8 as at 31 March 2013 mainly due to the increase in trade receivables factored.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Our capital expenditures were incurred primarily in connection with purchases of property, plant
and equipment and prepaid land lease payments. Our capital expenditures, represented by the cash used
for the purchase of property, plant and equipment and prepaid land lease payments, were HK$15.9
million, HK$4.1 million, HK$102.8 million and HK$51.1 million for the years 31 December 2010, 2011
and 2012 and the three months end 31 March 2013, respectively. We expect that our capital expenditures
in the remaining of 2013 will be approximately HK$112.6 million, and those will be in connection with
construction of our new plant for AV Products (excluding TV sets) in Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou
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OPERATING LEASE ARRANGEMENTS
We lease certain office premises and factories under operating lease arrangement for terms ranging
from one to three years. As at the dates indicated below, we had total future minimum lease payments
under non-cancellable operating leases falling due as follows:
As at As at 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Within 1 year 171 416 1,721 2,516
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
As at the dates indicated below, we had not provided for the following contingent liabilities as set
out below:
A joint guarantee given to banks in connection with a term loan facility of US$120.0 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$934.0 million, HK$932.3 million, HK$930.2 million and HK$931.6
million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively) for TCLM, which was
utilised by TCLM to extent of HK$615.2 million, HK$616.6 million, HK$555.5 million and HK$494.7
million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. Such guarantee will be
released before Listing.
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
In addition to our operating lease commitments, we had the following capital commitments as at the
dates indicated below:
As at As at 31 December 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Contracted, but not provided for property,
plant and equipment – 4,668 91,936 90,722
Authorised but not contracted for property,
plant and equipment – – 169,844 138,524
Total – 4,668 261,780 229,246
Our capital commitments are primarily related to the investment in a new factory.
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS
Certain subsidiaries of our Group have entered into receivables purchase agreements with banks
for the factoring of trade receivables with certain designated customers. As at 31 December 2010, 2011
and 2012, 31 March 2013 and 31 May 2013, trade receivables factored to banks aggregating to HK$150.5
million, HK$307.0 million, HK$451.6 million, HK$279.0 million and HK$479.9 million, respectively,
and all of which were derecognised from the combined statement of financial position because, in the
opinion of our directors, we have transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership in
respect of the relevant factored receivables to banks.
As at 31 May 2013, we had factoring lines under receivables purchase agreements of approximately
HK$776.3 million, of which approximately HK$479.9 million were utilized.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISKS
We are exposed to various types of market risks including currency risk, interest rate risk, price
risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
Exchange rate risk
Our Group has transactional currency exposure. Such exposure mainly arises from sales
transactions denominated in USD. We regularly monitor our foreign exchange exposure and will consider
the need to hedge against significant foreign currency exposure where appropriate. We entered into
foreign currency forward contracts during the Track Record Period to hedge against fluctuations in the
foreign currency.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity at the end of each reporting period to a reasonably possible change in the US dollars exchange rate, with all other variables held constant, of our Group’s profit before tax (due to the change in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities).
Increase/ Increase/ (decrease) in (decrease) in exchange rate % profit before tax HK$’000
31 March 2013If HK$ weakens against the US$ 5 24,948If RMB weakens against the US$ 5 43,495If HK$ strengthens against the US$ (5) (24,948)If RMB strengthens against the US$ (5) (43,495)
31 December 2012If HK$ weakens against the US$ 5 19,540If RMB weakens against the US$ 5 30,025If HK$ strengthens against the US$ (5) (19,540)If RMB strengthens against the US$ (5) (30,025)
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31 December 2011If HK$ weakens against the US$ 5 33,609If RMB weakens against the US$ 5 2,880 If HK$ strengthens against the US$ (5) (33,609)If RMB strengthens against the US$ (5) (2,880)
31 December 2010If HK$ weakens against the US$ 5 (545)If RMB weakens against the US$ 5 23,275If HK$ strengthens against the US$ (5) 545If RMB strengthens against the US$ (5) (23,275)
We maintain and follow our internal policies and controls for managing our Group’s use of
derivative financial instruments. Our finance department has overall responsibilities regarding managing
our hedging activities and implementing our internal policy and controls regarding the use of derivative
financial instruments. In addition, our finance department also participates in the management of our
hedging activities from internal control perspective and conduct regular internal auditing and inspection to
ensure our hedging activities are in compliance with our policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Our use of derivative financial instruments is not for investment or speculative purposes, but is
solely limited to hedging against foreign exchange rates and interest rates. In light of the import-export
nature of our business and our significant US dollar-denominated receivables from our customers and
to hedge against the risk of fluctuation of the US dollar against the Renminbi, we entered into certain
foreign-exchange forward contracts to sell US dollars and buy Renminbi at specified exchange rates on
specified future dates. In addition, we also entered into certain interest rate swaps contracts to manage our
interest rate exposures during the Track Record Period. As a matter of policy, our derivative products are
strictly related to actual business transactions for hedging against foreign exchange rate and interest rate
fluctuations involved only and all speculative transactions are strictly forbidden. We have an internal and
centralised policy on the use of financial derivative instruments which includes the following procedures
to review, examine and approve all hedging transactions:
• We impose certain limitations on the duration of the hedging contracts. Under normal
circumstances, the maximum duration shall be the shorter period of time of i) payment terms
of the underlying financial assets/liabilities and ii) 24 months;
• Thepercentageofcurrencyandinterestrateexposurebeinghedgedshallbe70%to80%ofthe required foreign currency and 100% of the underlying loan balances, respectively;
• Should the foreign exchange market moves abruptly against our existing hedging contract positions, with the loss on the derivative financial instruments exceeding 2% of the nominal amount of the respective contracts, we would have no hesitation in executing stop loss procedures, including but not limited to reverse position squaring and advance delivery;
• Themembers of finance department reviews and ensures the compatibility of the hedgingtransaction and the business transaction;
• Our finance department reviews and examines the viability of the hedging transaction andthe completeness of the necessary documents for approving the transaction;
• Final approval is required of from the finance manager, the chief financial officer or theBoard;
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• Uponapprovalon thehedging transaction,our financemanager is responsible for selectingcredible derivative products and financial institutions, formulating the transactions based on the transaction amount, maturity date and forward exchange rate at maturity date as offered by the financial institutions, and liaising internally to complete the hedging transaction; and
• We possess a professional team in foreign exchange risks management, of which theteammates, together with the chief financial officer (i.e. Mr. Ren Xuenong, who is responsible for monitoring the foreign exchange risks and whose relevant qualification and expertise are set out in the section headed “Directors and Senior Management – Directors” in this listing document) and finance managers, have more than 5 years experience in managing foreign exchange risks and corresponding transactions.
According to our internal policy, we only select major financial institutions as counterparties to our hedging contracts. Also, the amounts and maturity of the hedging contracts must match the corresponding business transactions’ to avoid any unnecessary exposure under these contracts. As ongoing monitoring measures, our finance department also monitors the execution of the derivative contracts, and reports regularly the overall exposures, amount of the derivative contracts, the profit and loss of the hedging contracts and other information to the chief financial officer and management. Our finance department at least annually reviews and examines matters including the compliance of the hedging transactions, the soundness of the internal control policy and the accuracy of the disclosure of information, and reports to the chief financial officer and management.
We did not adopt hedge accounting for our foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swap contracts because the criteria for adopting hedge accounting are not met in accordance with the relevant accounting standards. Changes in the fair value of our foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swap contracts are recognised in profit or loss. During the Track Record Period, our hedging policies operated effectively and our Group realised a gain on settlement of derivative financial instruments of HK$11.2 million, HK$32.2 million, HK$30.7 million and HK$11.0 million for each of the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and period ended 31 March 2013, respectively. The buy-RMB/sell-US$ forward currency contracts outstanding as at 31 December 2010, 2011, 2012 and 31 March 2013 were RMB831 million, RMB2,006 million, RMB1,405 million and RMB1,456 million, respectively. The pay-fix/receive-floating interest rate swap contracts outstanding as at 31 December 2010 and 2012 and 31 March 2013 were US$95.7 million, US$104.8 million and US$121.7 million, respectively. If the value of RMB or US$ depreciated to zero before the above contracts are settled or the 3-month LIBOR rate fell to zero, the maximum exposure of the derivative contracts entered into during the Track Record Period would be the nominal value of the derivative contracts the Company entered into during the Track Record Period as stated above.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
Our Group’s interest rate risk arises from bank loans and bills payable, which are predominantly denominated in RMB and US dollars. Our Group does not have any significant exposure to risk of changes in market interest rates as our Group’s debt obligations were either with fixed interest rates or short-term floating interest rates. Our Group has no significant interest-bearing assets other than the cash and bank balances.
Our Group has entered into certain interest rates swap contracts to hedge our exposure to interest rate risk.
Other price risk
The principal components and parts used in the production of our products include IC and loader. Our Group is exposed to fluctuations in the price of components and parts which are influenced by
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regional supply and demand conditions. Fluctuations in the price of these components and parts could adversely affect our Group’s financial performance. Our Group has not entered into any commodity derivative instruments to hedge against the risk of adverse changes to commodity prices.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a customer contract or financial instrument, leading to a financial loss. Our Group trades only with recognised and creditworthy customers. It is our Group’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an on-going basis and our Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.
Our Group does not require collateral from our trading partners. As at 31 March 2013, our Group had certain concentrations of credit risk as 23.8% (31 December 2012:17.7%, 2011: 19.1%, 2010: 26.2%) and 59.1% (31 December 2012: 44.5%, 2011: 77.9%, 2010: 76.4%) of trade receivables were due from our Group’s largest customer and our five largest customers, respectively. We believe that our Group adequately manages concentration of credit risk. We have established long-term business relationships with our major customers. Additionally, we have purchased insurance to protect against potential losses from unrecovered trade receivables.
The credit risk of our other financial assets, which mainly consist of cash and cash equivalents, amounts due from related parties and other receivables, arises from default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amounts of these financial assets set out in our combined financial statements included in “Appendix I – Accountants’ Report” to this listing document.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that our Group will not be able to meet our financial obligations as they fall due. Our Group monitors its risk to a shortage of funds by considering the maturity of both our financial assets and projected cash flows from operations. Our Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through use of bank borrowings and other borrowings to meet our working capital requirements. During the Track Record Period, we did not receive any requests for early repayment of any bank borrowings.
Inflation
Inflation in China has not materially or adversely impacted our results of operations in recent years although there has been a recent trend towards inflation which could affect our costs and our advantages as a China-based manufacturer. According to National Bureau of Statistics, PRC, the consumer price inflation in China was 3.3%, 5.4% and 2.6% in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED UNDER THE LISTING RULES
Our Group had deposits with a subsidiary of TCL Corporation of HK$43.3 million, HK$141.5 million, HK$614.8 million and HK$310.4 million as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. Pursuant to Rule 13.13 of the Listing Rules, such deposits constitute an advance to an entity by our Group that exceeds 8% of the total assets of our Group as at 31 December 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. For details of such deposits, please see the section headed “Continuing Connected Transactions”.
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Saved as disclosed above, our Directors have confirmed that, as at the Latest Practicable Date, there
are no circumstances that would give rise to a disclosure requirement under Rules 13.13 to 13.19 of the
Listing Rules.
PROPERTY INTERESTS AND PROPERTY VALUATION
Assets Appraisal Limited, an independent property valuer, has valued our property interests as
at 31 May 2013 and is of the opinion that the value of our property interests is an aggregate amount of
approximately RMB117.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$147.4 million). The full text of the
letter, summary of value and valuation certificates with regard to such property interests are set out in
Appendix III to this listing document.
The statement below shows the reconciliation of aggregate amounts of certain properties and
prepaid land lease payments as reflected on the audited combined financial statements as at 31 March
2013 with the valuation of these properties and prepaid land lease payments as at 31 May 2013 as set out
in Appendix III to this listing document.
HK$ million
Valuation of properties owned by our Group as at 31 May 2013 as set out
in the property valuation report in Appendix III to this listing document 147.4
Net book value of the following properties as at 31 March 2013 as set out
in Appendix I to this listing document:
– Construction in progress 132.0
– Prepaid land lease payments 16.4
Net book value as at 31 March 2013 148.4
Add: Additions during the period from 1 April 2013 to 31 May 2013 27.3
Net book value as at 31 May 2013 175.7
Net valuation deficit (28.3)
LISTING EXPENSES
The estimated total listing expenses in relation to the listing are approximately HK$28.0 million.
Such listing expenses would be shared by TCLM and our Company on a 50:50 basis. No listing expenses
were recognised as prepayments as at 31 December 2010 and 2011. For the year ended 31 December
2012 and the three months ended 31 March 2013, listing expenses of HK$8.5 million and HK$0.7 million
were incurred and accrued. We estimate that a further HK$4.8 million will be incurred by August 2013
as costs associated with the Listing to the extent they are incremental costs not attributable to the equity
transaction and charged to our combined statement of comprehensive income. Our listing expenses mainly
comprise professional fees in relation to the Listing.
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DIVIDEND POLICY
For each of the two years ended 31 December 2010 and 2011, our Group did not declare any
dividends. For the year ended 31 December 2012, our Group declared dividends of approximately
HK$502.6 million of which approximately HK$120.0 million was settled in 2012 and the remaining
balance of approximately HK$382.6 million will be settled by cash out of our internal resources before
Listing. Declaration of dividends is subject to the discretion of our Directors, depending on our results
of operations, working capital, cash position, future operations, and capital requirements, as well as any
other factors which our Directors may consider relevant. In addition, any declaration and payment as well
as the amount of the dividends will be subject to our constitutional documents and the Cayman Islands
Companies Law. Any future declarations and payments of dividends may or may not reflect our historical
declarations and payments of dividends and will be at the absolute discretion of our Directors. Under
applicable PRC law, each of our subsidiaries in the PRC may only distribute after-tax profits after it has
made (i) allocations or allowances for recovery of accumulated losses and (ii) allocations to the statutory
reserves.
Dividends may be paid out of our Group’s distributable profits as permitted under the relevant laws.
To the extent that profits are distributed as dividends, such profits will not be available to be reinvested in
our Group’s operations. There can be no assurance that our Group will be able to declare or distribute any
dividends in the amount set out in any of our plans or at all. Our Group’s dividend distribution record in
the past may not be used as a reference or basis to determine the level of dividends that may be declared
or paid by our Group in the future.
DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES
Our Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands and has not carried out any business
since the date of its incorporation save for investment holdings and the transactions related to the
Reorganisation. Accordingly, our Company had no reserve available for distribution to our Shareholders
as at 31 March 2013.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA NET TANGIBLE ASSETS OF THE GROUP
The following is an illustrative statement of unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets of the Group which has been prepared in accordance with paragraph 4.29 of the Listing Rules for the purpose of illustrating the effect of the Listing as if it had been taken place on 31 March 2013 and based on the audited combined net assets attributable to owners of our Company as at 31 March 2013 as shown in the Accountants’ Report, the text of which is set out in Appendix I to this listing document, and adjusted as described below.
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The unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets of the Group has been prepared for illustrative purpose only and, because of its nature, it may not give a true and fair picture of the financial position of the Group after the completion of the Listing or at any future dates.
Audited Unaudited combined net pro forma tangible assets combined net Unaudited attributable to Estimated tangible assets pro forma owners of the expenses attributable to combined net Company as at relating to owners of the tangible assets 31 March 2013 the Listing Company per Share HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$ (note 1) (note 2) (note 3)
Based on 133,109,811 Shares assumed to be in issue immediately prior to the Listing (note 3) 330,100 (4,826) 325,274 2.44
Notes:
1. The audited combined net tangible assets attributable to owners of the Company as at 31 March 2013 is arrived at after deducting non-controlling interests of HK$107,825,000 from the audited combined net assets of HK$437,925,000 as at 31 March 2013, as shown in the Accountants’ Report, the text of which is set out in Appendix I to this listing document.
2. The amount represents estimated expenses relating to the Listing expected to be incurred by the Group subsequent to 31 March 2013 which mainly include professional fees for the Joint Sponsors, the Company’s legal advisers and reporting accountants and other listing related expenses.
3. The unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets per Share is arrived at after the adjustments as described in note 2 above and is based on 133,109,811 Shares assumed to be in issue immediately prior to the Listing.
4. No adjustment has been made to the unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets to reflect any trading results or other transactions of the Group entered into subsequent to 31 March 2013.
NO MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE
Our Directors have confirmed that up to the date of this listing document, there has been no material adverse change in our financial or trading position since 31 March 2013, the end of period reported in the Accountants’ Report set out in Appendix I to this listing document, and there has been no event since 31 March 2013 which would materially affect the information shown in the Accountants’ Report set out in Appendix I to this listing document.
Our Directors have also confirmed that as at the date of this listing document, our Company had not been affected by the impairment losses, the potential withdrawal of any banking facilities, early payment of outstanding loans required by banks, requests by banks to increase the amount of pledge(s) for secured borrowings, cancellation of orders, bankruptcy or default on the part of any customers and/or suppliers, etc.
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Our business focus is shifting from traditional DVD and BD Players to a diversified product
protfolio that includes Media Boxes, audio products and ABS-s. Our objective is to become a leading
ODM provider in the international AV Products market. For a detailed description of our future plans,
please see the section headed “Business – Business Strategies” in this listing document.
APPENDIX I ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT
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22/F, CITIC Tower1Tim Mei AvenueCentral, Hong Kong
17 July 2013
The DirectorsTonly Electronics Holdings LimitedBNP Paribas Securities (Asia) LimitedKim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
Dear Sirs,
We set out below our report on the financial information of Tonly Electronics Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Group”) comprising the combined statements of comprehensive income, combined statements of changes in equity and combined statements of cash flows of the Group for each of the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, and the three-month period ended 31 March 2013 (the “Track Record Period”), and the combined statements of financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, and the statement of financial position of the Company as at 31 March 2013, together with the notes thereto (the “Financial Information”), and the combined statement of comprehensive income, combined statement of changes in equity and combined statement of cash flows of the Group for the three-month period ended 31 March 2012 (the “Interim Comparative Information”), prepared on the basis of presentation set out in note 2.1 of Section II below, for inclusion in the listing document of the Company dated 17 July 2013 (the “Listing Document”) in connection with the listing of the shares of the Company on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”).
The Company was incorporated as an exempted company with limited liability in the Cayman Islands on 8 February 2013. Pursuant to a group reorganisation (the “Reorganisation”) as more fully explained in the section headed “Reorganisation” to the Listing Document, the Company became the holding company of the subsidiaries now comprising the Group. Apart from the Reorganisation, the Company has not commenced any business or operation since its incorporation.
As at the date of this report, no statutory financial statements have been prepared for the Company, as it is not subject to statutory audit requirements under the relevant rules and regulations in its jurisdiction of incorporation.
As at the date of this report, the Company has direct and indirect interests in the subsidiaries as set out in note 1 of Section II below. All companies now comprising the Group have adopted 31 December as their financial year end date. The statutory financial statements of the companies now comprising the Group were prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting principles applicable to these companies in the countries in which they were incorporated and/or established. Details of their statutory auditors during the Track Record Period are set out in note 1 of Section II below.
For the purpose of this report, the directors of the Company (the “Directors”) have prepared the combined financial statements of the Group (the “Underlying Financial Statements”) in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”), which include all Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, Hong Kong Accounting Standards (“HKASs”) and Interpretations issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “HKICPA”). The Underlying Financial Statements for each of the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, and the three-month period ended 31 March 2013 were audited by us in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the HKICPA.
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The Financial Information set out in this report has been prepared from the Underlying Financial
Statements after making such adjustments as appropriate.
Directors’ responsibility
The Directors are responsible for the preparation of the Underlying Financial Statements, the
Financial Information and the Interim Comparative Information that give a true and fair view in
accordance with HKFRSs, and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to
enable the preparation of the Underlying Financial Statements, the Financial Information and the Interim
Comparative Information that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Reporting accountants’ responsibility
It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion and a review conclusion on the Financial
Information and the Interim Comparative Information, respectively, and to report our opinion and review
conclusion thereon to you.
For the purpose of this report, we have carried out procedures on the Financial Information in
accordance with Auditing Guideline 3.340 Prospectuses and the Reporting Accountant issued by the
HKICPA.
We have also performed a review of the Interim Comparative Information in accordance with Hong
Kong Standard on Review Engagements 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by
the Independent Auditor of the Entity issued by the HKICPA. A review consists principally of making
enquiries of management and applying analytical procedures to the financial information and, based
thereon, 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 and 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 opinion on the Interim
Comparative Information.
Opinion in respect of the Financial Information
In our opinion, for the purpose of this report and on the basis of presentation set out in note 2.1 of
Section II below, the Financial Information gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group
as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, and of the state of affairs of the Company as
at 31 March 2013, and of the combined results and cash flows of the Group for each of the Track Record
Period.
Review conclusion in respect of the Interim Comparative Information
Based on our review which does not constitute an audit, for the purpose of this report, nothing has
come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Interim Comparative Information is not prepared,
in all material respects, in accordance with the same basis adopted in respect of the Financial Information.
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I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(A) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(Unaudited)
TURNOVER 7 3,762,649 4,099,454 3,653,071 803,518 894,649
Cost of sales (3,334,589) (3,711,861) (3,225,620) (727,859) (791,307)
Gross profit 428,060 387,593 427,451 75,659 103,342
Other income and gains, net 7 51,028 70,045 110,810 48,270 57,506
Selling and distribution costs (139,783) (124,087) (141,929) (24,576) (36,852)
Administrative expenses (61,476) (114,565) (125,501) (25,361) (38,878)
Research and development costs (70,039) (89,584) (156,653) (30,800) (42,486)
Other operating expenses, net 9 1,176 2,401 – – (386)
208,966 131,803 114,178 43,192 42,246
Finance costs 8 (5,378) (7,457) (3,514) (525) (2,133)
Share of profits or losses
of an associate – 6 2 (88) (38)
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 9 203,588 124,352 110,666 42,579 40,075
Income tax expense 12 (41,527) (29,897) (15,920) (9,307) (5,376)
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR/PERIOD 162,061 94,455 94,746 33,272 34,699
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Exchange differences on translation of
foreign operations 14,690 21,828 493 278 1,127
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR/PERIOD 14,690 21,828 493 278 1,127
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR/PERIOD 176,751 116,283 95,239 33,550 35,826
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(A) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (continued)
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(Unaudited)
Profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent 162,061 94,455 94,746 33,272 27,785
Non-controlling interests – – – – 6,914
162,061 94,455 94,746 33,272 34,699
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent 176,751 116,283 95,239 33,550 28,620
Non-controlling interests – – – – 7,206
176,751 116,283 95,239 33,550 35,826
Details of the dividends declared/paid by the Company’s subsidiaries to their then shareholders
during the Track Record Period are disclosed in note 13 of Section II below.
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(B) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 16 46,396 39,299 146,176 192,796
Prepaid land lease payments 17 21,978 16,444 16,105 16,074
Investment in an associate 18 – 385 387 351
Deferred tax assets 29 47,228 68,098 68,164 69,521
Deposits paid for the acquisition of
property, plant and equipment – – – 3,527
Total non-current assets 115,602 124,226 230,832 282,269
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 19 312,766 261,180 344,649 323,025
Trade receivables 20 509,712 467,813 825,218 914,395
Bills receivable 76,638 420,155 21,239 35,523
Prepayments, deposits and other
receivables 21 315,984 684,219 285,391 278,285
Other investment 22 – – – 132,306
Tax recoverable – 191 967 1,204
Derivative financial instruments 23 22,024 15,153 35,651 33,443
Pledged deposits 24 827,267 316,189 817,684 818,915
Cash and cash equivalents 24 568,997 492,841 995,562 748,865
Total current assets 2,633,388 2,657,741 3,326,361 3,285,961
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade payables 25 694,195 726,281 798,917 767,357
Bills payable 85,159 368,065 766,041 885,128
Other payables and accruals 26 484,070 664,063 1,210,656 1,093,656
Interest-bearing bank borrowings 27 745,059 124,335 106,197 106,357
Tax payable 83,261 92,179 93,942 89,978
Derivative financial instruments 23 21,367 11,855 11,877 15,786
Provisions 28 102,807 143,204 164,199 168,411
Total current liabilities 2,215,918 2,129,982 3,151,829 3,126,673
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(B) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
NET CURRENT ASSETS 417,470 527,759 174,532 159,288
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 533,072 651,985 405,364 441,557
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liabilities 29 11,376 14,006 3,265 3,632
Net assets 521,696 637,979 402,099 437,925
EQUITY
Equity attributable to
owners of the parent
Issued capital 30 – – – –
Reserves 31 521,696 637,979 301,480 330,100
521,696 637,979 301,480 330,100
Non-controlling interests – – 100,619 107,825
Total equity 521,696 637,979 402,099 437,925
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(C) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to owners of the parent
Exchange Non- Issued Reserve Capital Merger fluctuation Retained controlling Total capital funds reserve reserve reserve profits Total interests equity HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Note 31(i)) (Note 31(ii)) (Note 31(iii))
At 1 January 2010 – 21,463 – 151,377 20,859 266,123 459,822 – 459,822
Profit for the year – – – – – 162,061 162,061 – 162,061Other comprehensive income for the year: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations – – – – 14,690 – 14,690 – 14,690
Total comprehensive income for the year – – – – 14,690 162,061 176,751 – 176,751Deemed distribution to the then shareholders – – – (114,877) – – (114,877) – (114,877)Transfer from retained profits – 12,652 – – – (12,652) – – –
At 31 December 2010 and 1 January 2011 – 34,115* –* 36,500* 35,549* 415,532* 521,696 – 521,696
Profit for the year – – – – – 94,455 94,455 – 94,455Other comprehensive income for the year: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations – – – – 21,828 – 21,828 – 21,828
Total comprehensive income for the year – – – – 21,828 94,455 116,283 – 116,283Transfer from retained profits – 2,440 – – – (2,440) – – –
At 31 December 2011 and 1 January 2012 – 36,555* –* 36,500* 57,377* 507,547* 637,979 – 637,979
Profit for the year – – – – – 94,746 94,746 – 94,746Other comprehensive income for the year: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations – – – – 493 – 493 – 493
Total comprehensive income for the year – – – – 493 94,746 95,239 – 95,239
Deemed partial disposal of equity interests in a subsidiary – – (8,357) – (11,574) – (19,931) 75,370 55,439Acquisition of a subsidiary (note 32) – – – – – – – 25,249 25,249Capital contribution from TCL Multimedia – – – 90,757 – – 90,757 – 90,757Dividends declared/paid to the then shareholders – – – – – (502,564) (502,564) – (502,564)Transfer from retained profits – 17,991 – – – (17,991) – – –
At 31 December 2012 – 54,546* (8,357)* 127,257* 46,296* 81,738* 301,480 100,619 402,099
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(C) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (continued)
Attributable to owners of the parent
Exchange Non- Issued Reserve Capital Merger fluctuation Retained controlling Total capital funds reserve reserve reserve profits Total interests equity HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Note 31(i)) (Note 31(ii)) (Note 31(iii))
At 1 January 2013 – 54,546 (8,357) 127,257 46,296 81,738 301,480 100,619 402,099
Profit for the period – – – – – 27,785 27,785 6,914 34,699Other comprehensive income for the period: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations – – – – 835 – 835 292 1,127
Total comprehensive income for the period – – – – 835 27,785 28,620 7,206 35,826
At 31 March 2013 – 54,546* (8,357)* 127,257* 47,131* 109,523* 330,100 107,825 437,925
(Unaudited)At 1 January 2012 – 36,555 – 36,500 57,377 507,547 637,979 – 637,979
Profit for the period – – – – – 33,272 33,272 – 33,272Other comprehensive income for the period: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations – – – – 278 – 278 – 278
Total comprehensive income for the period – – – – 278 33,272 33,550 – 33,550
At 31 March 2012 – 36,555 – 36,500 57,655 540,819 671,529 – 671,529
* These reserve accounts comprise the combined reserves of HK$521,696,000, HK$637,979,000, HK$301,480,000 and HK$330,100,000 in the combined statements of financial position as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively.
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(D) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESProfit before tax 203,588 124,352 110,666 42,579 40,075Adjustments for: Finance costs 8 5,378 7,457 3,514 525 2,133 Share of profits or losses of an associate – (6) (2) 88 38 Interest income 7 (9,957) (16,287) (30,931) (4,513) (14,238) Gain on bargain purchase of a subsidiary 7 – – (878) – – Loss/(gain) on disposal of items of property, plant and equipment 9 (46) 24 (257) – 386 Unrealised fair value losses /(gains) on derivative financial instruments, net – transactions not qualifying as hedges 9 (221) (2,098) (20,435) (13,193) 6,157 Depreciation 9 12,977 13,111 12,163 3,293 4,583 Amortisation of prepaid land lease payments 9 146 458 338 84 85 Reversal of impairment of trade receivables, net 9 (1,176) (2,425) – – –
210,689 124,586 74,178 28,863 39,219Decrease/(increase) in inventories (138,395) 64,848 (53,200) 27,412 20,368Decrease/(increase) in trade receivables 51,900 49,876 (349,846) (48,877) (90,032)Increase in bills receivable – – – – (21,717)Decrease/(increase) in prepayments, deposits and other receivables 180,856 (366,888) 441,673 258,257 5,147Increase/(decrease) in trade payables 187,816 46,647 58,518 (128,727) (28,777)Increase/(decrease) in bills payable 4,791 (4,791) 26,534 – (3,907)Increase/(decrease) in other payables and accruals 59,835 165,420 105,748 29,071 (74,277)Increase in provisions 30,730 34,956 20,909 16,703 3,665
Cash generated from/(used in) operations 588,222 114,654 324,514 182,702 (150,311)Interest paid (5,378) (7,457) (3,514) (525) (2,133)Hong Kong profits tax paid (21,121) (12,502) (419) (1,812) (1,299)Overseas taxes paid (28,448) (27,645) (24,354) (2,000) (9,504)
Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 533,275 67,050 296,227 178,365 (163,247)
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(D) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 Note HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 533,275 67,050 296,227 178,365 (163,247)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESInterest received 9,957 16,287 30,931 4,513 14,238Purchases of items of property, plant and equipment (15,946) (4,071) (102,753) (10,853) (51,083)Decrease/(increase) in bills receivable (76,638) (339,964) 412,847 72,719 5,462Increase/(decrease) in bills payable 36,462 283,749 371,397 (46,476) 124,666Prepayment of land lease payments (22,013) (16,554) – – –Deposit paid for acquisition of property, plant and equipment – – – – (3,527)Purchase of other investment – – – – (132,306)Proceeds from disposal of items of property, plant and equipment 231 – 1,109 – 27Proceeds from disposal of a land use right – 22,650 – – –Investment in an associate – (355) – – –Acquisition of a subsidiary 32 – – (13,863) – –Decrease/(increase) in pledged deposits (827,267) 514,741 (501,456) (3,171) –
Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities (895,214) 476,483 198,212 16,732 (42,523)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIESNew bank loans 974,865 198,228 106,197 – –Repayment of bank loans (229,806) (821,432) (123,892) (123,892) –Capital contribution from TCL Multimedia – – 90,757 – –Capital contribution from non-controlling shareholders – – 55,439 – –Repayment of loan from a company held by a non-controlling shareholder – – – – (40,764)Dividends paid – – (119,998) – –
Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities 745,059 (623,204) 8,503 (123,892) (40,764)
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(D) COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 Note HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(Unaudited)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE)
IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS 383,120 (79,671) 502,942 71,205 (246,534)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year/period 179,800 568,997 492,841 492,841 995,562
Effect of foreign exchange rate
changes, net 6,077 3,515 (221) 1,096 (163)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF YEAR/PERIOD 568,997 492,841 995,562 565,142 748,865
ANALYSIS OF BALANCES OF
CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS
Cash and bank balances 24 568,997 492,841 995,562 565,142 748,865
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(D) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
As at 31 March 2013 Note HK$’000
NON-CURRENT ASSET
Investment in a subsidiary –
Net asset –
EQUITY
Issued capital 30 –
Total equity –
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II. NOTES TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The Company is an exempted company with limited liability incorporated in the Cayman Islands. The registered address of the Company is PO Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands. The principal place of business of the Company is located at 13/F, TCL Tower, 8 Tai Chung Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.
The Company is an investment holding company. During the Track Record Period, the Company’s subsidiaries were principally involved in the manufacture and sale of audio-visual products (the “AV Product Business”).
In the opinion of the Directors, TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited (“TCL Multimedia”), a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, is the immediate holding company of the Company, and the ultimate holding company of the Company is TCL Corporation, which is registered in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).
For the purpose of this Financial Information, the Company and its subsidiaries are hereafter collectively referred to as “the Group”; whereas TCL Multimedia and its subsidiaries, but excluding the Group, are collectively referred to as “the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group”; and TCL Corporation and its subsidiaries, but excluding the Group and the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group, are collectively referred to as “the TCL Corporation Group”.
Prior to the incorporation of the Company, the AV Product Business was carried out by certain subsidiaries of TCL Multimedia. In order to rationalise the current structure of the Group, the Company underwent the Reorganisation to acquire the companies now comprising the Group on 10 July 2013. Details of the Reorganisation are set out in the section headed “Reorganisation” to the Listing Document.
As at the date of this report, the Company had direct and indirect interests in its subsidiaries, all of which are private limited liability companies (or, if incorporated outside Hong Kong, have substantially similar characteristics to a private company incorporated in Hong Kong), the particulars of which are set out below:
Place and date Nominal value of Percentage of of incorporation/ issued ordinary/ equity attributable registration registered to the Company PrincipalCompany name and operations share capital Direct Indirect activities
Tonly International Limited British Virgin US$100 100 – Investment (formerly known as Fastgrow Islands/ Ordinary holding Holdings Limited) Hong Kong (Note (a)) 15 February 2013
Tonly Electronics Limited British Virgin HK$105,800,000 – 80 Investment (formerly known as Tonly Islands/ Ordinary holding Holding Limited) Hong Kong (Note (a)) 28 September 2012
TCL Technology (HK) Hong Kong HK$50,000,000 – 80 Trading of Company Limited 11 November 2008 Ordinary audio-visual (Note (b)) products and components
TCL OEM Sales Limited Hong Kong HK$2 – 80 Trading of (Note (b)) 22 October 1999 Ordinary audio-visual products and components
Tongli OEM Sales Limited United States US$1,000 – 80 Trading of (Note (a)) 23 February 2011 Ordinary audio-visual products and components
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Place and date Nominal value of Percentage of of incorporation/ issued ordinary/ equity attributable registration registered to the Company PrincipalCompany name and operations share capital Direct Indirect activities
TCL Technoly Electronics PRC RMB76,000,000 – 80 Manufacture (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. 26 January 2000 and sale of (Note (c)) audio-visual products and components
Huizhou TCL Audio Video PRC RMB25,000,000 – 80 Manufacture Electronics Co., Ltd. 26 October 2005 and sale of (Note (c)) audio-visual products and components
Xi’an TCL Software PRC US$2,000,000 – 80 Software Development Co., Ltd. 10 May 2012 development (Note (d))
Shenzhen Tongli Science PRC RMB10,000,000 – 80 Software and Technology 8 February 2012 development Development Co., Ltd. (Note (e))
Regency Optics-Electron Corp. PRC RMB50,000,000 – 48 Manufacture (Note (f)) 2 July 2010 and sale of audio-visual components
Notes:(a) No audited financial statements have been prepared for these entities since their incorporation as these
entities were not subject to any statutory audit requirements under the relevant rules and regulations in their jurisdictions of incorporation.
(b) The statutory financial statements of these entities for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 prepared under HKFRSs were audited by Ernst & Young, Hong Kong.
(c) These entities are registered as wholly-foreign-owned enterprises under the PRC Law. The statutory financial statements of these subsidiaries for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, prepared
under PRC Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“PRC GAAP”), were audited by深圳大信會計師事務所, certified public accountants registered in the PRC.
(d) This entity is registered as a wholly-foreign-owned enterprise under the PRC Law. The statutory financial statements of this entity for the period ended 31 December 2012, prepared under PRC GAAP, were audited
by深圳大信會計師事務所, certified public accountants registered in the PRC.
(e) This entity is registered as a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC. The statutory financial statements of this entity for the period ended 31 December 2012, prepared under PRC GAAP, were audited
by深圳大信會計師事務所, certified public accountants registered in the PRC.
(f) This entity is registered as a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC. The statutory financial statements of this entity for the year ended 31 December 2012, prepared under PRC GAAP, were audited by
深圳大信會計師事務所, certified public accountants registered in the PRC. Regency Optics-Electron Corp. is a company acquired by a non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and, accordingly, is accounted for as a subsidiary by virtue of the Company’s control over it.
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2.1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Pursuant to the Reorganisation as more fully explained in the section headed “Reorganisation” to the Listing Document, the Company became the holding company of the companies now comprising the Group subsequent to the end of the Track Record Period on 10 July 2013. The companies now comprising the Group were under the common control of TCL Multimedia before and after the Reorganisation. Accordingly, for the purpose of this report, the Financial Information has been prepared on a combined basis by applying the principles of merger accounting as if the Reorganisation had been completed at the beginning of the Track Record Period.
For the purpose of this report, the related financial information of businesses and operations historically not associated with the AV Product Business of the Group has been excluded from the Financial Information throughout the Track Record Period as such businesses and operations are distinct and identifiable businesses, which operated autonomously and were retained by the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group pursuant to the Reorganisation.
The combined statements of comprehensive income, combined statements of changes in equity and combined statements of cash flows of the Group for the Track Record Period and the three-month ended 31 March 2012 include the results and cash flows of AV Product Business from the earliest date presented or since the date when the subsidiaries and/or businesses first came under the common control of the controlling shareholder, where this is a shorter period. The combined statements of financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013 have been prepared to present the assets and liabilities of the AV Product Business using the existing book values from the controlling shareholder’s perspective.
Equity interests in companies now comprising the Group held by parties other than the controlling shareholder and changes therein prior to the Reorganisation are presented as non-controlling interests in equity. All intra-group transactions and balances have been eliminated on combination.
2.2 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The Financial Information has been prepared from the Underlying Financial Statements of the Group after making adjustments to exclude the financial information of the businesses unrelated to AV Product Business. The Underlying Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with HKFRSs (which include all Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, Hong Kong Accounting Standards (“HKASs”) and Interpretations) issued by the HKICPA and accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong. All HKFRSs effective for the accounting period commencing from 1 January 2013, together with the relevant transitional provisions, have been early adopted by the Group in the preparation of the Financial Information throughout the Track Record Period and the period covered by the Interim Comparative Information.
The Financial Information has been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for derivative financial instruments, which have been measured at fair value, and is presented in Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”) and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand except when otherwise indicated.
3. ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE HKFRSs
The Group has not applied the following new and revised HKFRSs, that have been issued but are not yet effective, in the Financial Information.
HKFRS 9 Financial Instruments 2
HKFRS 10, HKFRS 12 Amendments to HKFRS 10, HKFRS 12 and HKFRS 27 (2011) and HKFRS 27 (2011) – Investment Entities 1
AmendmentsHKAS 32 Amendments Amendments to HKAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 2
HKAS 36 Amendments Amendments to HKAS 36 Impairment of Assets – Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets 1
HK (IFRIC) – Int 21 Levies 1
1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 20142 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015
The Group is in the process of making an assessment of the impact of these new and revised HKFRSs upon initial application. So far, the Group considers that these new and revised HKFRSs are unlikely to have a significant impact on the Group’s results of operations and financial position.
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4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of combination and business combinations
This Financial Information includes the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries now comprising the Group and excludes the financial information of businesses unrelated to AV Product Business for the Track Record Period and the three-month ended 31 March 2012. As explained in note 2.1 above, the acquisition of subsidiaries and business under common control has been accounted for using merger accounting.
The merger accounting involves incorporating the financial statement items of the combining entities or businesses in which the common control combination occurs as if they had been combined from the date when the combining entities or businesses first came under the control of the controlling party. The net assets of the combining entities or businesses are combined using the existing book value from the perspective of TCL Multimedia, the controlling shareholder of the Company. No amount is recognised in respect of goodwill or the excess of the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of acquirees’ identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the consideration transferred and other items at the time of common control combination.
The acquisition of subsidiaries other than those under common control has been accounted for using the acquisition method.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the Company, using consistent accounting policies. Except for the common control combination as mentioned above, the results of subsidiaries are combined from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains control, and continue to be combined until the date that such control ceases. All intra-group balances, transactions, unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions and dividends are eliminated on combination in full.
Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting policies that may exist.
Non-controlling interests represent the equity interests in a subsidiary held by parties other than the controlling shareholder. Total comprehensive income within a subsidiary is attributed to the non-controlling interest even if that results in a deficit balance.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction.
If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises (i) the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary, (ii) the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest and (iii) the cumulative translation differences recorded in equity; and recognises (i) the fair value of the consideration received, (ii) the fair value of any investment retained and (iii) any resulting surplus or deficit in profit or loss. The Group’s share of components previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss or retained profits, as appropriate.
Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an entity (including a structured entity) controlled by the Company and/or its other subsidiaries.
The Group controls an investee when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee (i.e., the existing rights that give the Group the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee).
The Group reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the elements of control described above.
Associates
An associate is an entity, not being a subsidiary or a jointly-controlled entity, in which the Group has a long term interest of generally not less than 20% of the equity voting rights and over which it is in a position to exercise significant influence.
The Group’s investment in an associate is stated in the combined statements of financial position at the Group’s share of net assets under the equity method of accounting, less any impairment losses. Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting policies that may exist. The Group’s share of the post-acquisition results and reserves of the associate is included in the combined statements of comprehensive income and combined reserves, respectively. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and its associate are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s investments in the associate, except where unrealised losses provide evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Goodwill arising from the acquisition of the associate is included as part of the Group’s investment in an associate and is not individually tested for impairment.
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Impairment of non-financial assets
Where an indication of impairment exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required (other than deferred tax assets and financial assets), the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s or cash-generating unit’s value in use and its fair value less costs to sell, and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets, in which case the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
An impairment loss is recognised only if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. 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. An impairment loss is charged to profit or loss in the period in which it arises, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is accounted for in accordance with the relevant accounting policy for that revalued asset.
An assessment is made at the end of each of the Track Record Period as to whether there is an indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognised impairment loss of an asset other than goodwill is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount of that asset, but not to an amount higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any depreciation/amortisation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of such an impairment loss is credited to profit or loss in the period in which it arises, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is accounted for in accordance with the relevant accounting policy for that revalued asset.
Related parties
A party is considered to be related to the Group if:
(a) the party is a person or a close member of that person’s family and that person
(i) has control or joint control over the Group;
(ii) has significant influence over the Group; or
(iii) is a member of the key management personnel of the Group or of a parent of the Group;
or
(b) the party is an entity where any of the following conditions applies:
(i) the entity and the Group are members of the same group;
(ii) one entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or of a parent, subsidiary or fellow subsidiary of the other entity);
(iii) the entity and the Group are joint ventures of the same third party;
(iv) one entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity;
(v) the entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Group or an entity related the Group;
(vi) the entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a); and
(vii) a person identified in (a)(i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).
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Property, plant and equipment and depreciation
Property, plant and equipment, other than construction in progress, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment 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 items of property, plant and equipment have been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance, is normally charged to profit or loss in the period in which it is incurred. In situations where the recognition criteria are satisfied, the expenditure for a major inspection is capitalised in the carrying amount of the asset as a replacement. Where significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciates them accordingly.
Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis to write off the cost of each item of property, plant and equipment to its residual value over its estimated useful life. The principal annual rates used for this purpose are as follows:
Leasehold improvements 20%Plant and machinery 5% – 20%Furniture, fixtures and equipment 20% – 33.3%Motor vehicles 20%
Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, the cost of that item is allocated on a reasonable basis among the parts and each part is depreciated separately. Residual values, useful lives and the depreciation method are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at least at each financial year end.
An item of property, plant and equipment including any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss on disposal or retirement recognised in profit or loss in the year the asset is derecognised is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the relevant asset.
Construction in progress represents buildings under construction and plant and machinery in the process of installation, which is stated at cost less any impairment losses, and is not depreciated. Cost comprises the direct costs of construction and installation. Construction in progress is reclassified to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment when completed and ready for use.
Leases
Leases that transfer substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of assets to the Group, other than legal title, are accounted for as finance leases. At the inception of a finance lease, the cost of the leased asset is capitalised at the present value of the minimum lease payments and recorded together with the obligation, excluding the interest element, to reflect the purchase and financing.
Leases where substantially all the rewards and risks of ownership of assets remain with the lessor are accounted for as operating leases. Where the Group is the lessee, rentals payable under operating leases net of any incentives received from the lessor are charged to profit or loss on the straight-line basis over the lease terms.
Prepaid land lease payments under operating leases are initially stated at cost and subsequently amortised on the straight-line basis over the lease terms.
Investments and other financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets within the scope of HKAS 39 are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (including derivative financial instruments), loans and receivables and available-for-sale investment as appropriate. The Group determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value plus transaction costs, except in the case of financial assets recorded at fair value through profit or loss.
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All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, that is, the date that the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.
The Group’s financial assets include cash and bank balances, trade, bills receivables, other receivables, other investment and derivative financial instruments (the accounting policy of which are further explained in the accounting policy “Derivative Financial Instruments”).
Subsequent measurement
The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification as follows:
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. After initial measurement, such assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method less any allowance for impairment. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and includes fees or costs that are an integral part of the effective interest rate. The effective interest rate amortisation is recognised in profit or loss. The loss arising from impairment is recognised in profit or loss in finance costs for loans and in other operating expenses for receivables.
Available-for-sale investment
Available-for-sale financial investments are non derivative financial assets in unlisted equity investments. Equity investments classified as available for sale are those which are neither classified as held for trading nor designated at fair value through profit or loss.
After initial recognition, available-for-sale financial investments are subsequently measured at fair value, with unrealised gains or losses recognised as other comprehensive income in the available-for-sale investment revaluation reserve until the investment is derecognised, at which time the cumulative gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss in other revenue and gains, or until the investment is determined to be impaired, when the cumulative gain or loss is reclassified from the available-for-sale investment revaluation reserve to profit or loss in other operating expenses. Interest and dividends earned whilst holding the available-for-sale financial investments are reported as interest income and dividend income, respectively and are recognised in profit or loss as other revenue and gains in accordance with the policies set out for “Revenue recognition” below.
When the fair value of unlisted equity investments cannot be reliably measured because (a) the variability in the range of reasonable fair value estimates is significant for that investment or (b) the probabilities of the various estimates within the range cannot be reasonably assessed and used in estimating fair value, such investments are stated at cost less any impairment losses.
The Group evaluates whether the ability and intention to sell its available-for-sale financial assets in the near term are still appropriate. When, in rare circumstances, the Group is unable to trade these financial assets due to inactive markets and management’s intent to do so significantly changes in the foreseeable future, the Group may elect to reclassify these financial assets. Reclassification to loans and receivables is permitted when the financial assets meet the definition of loans and receivables and the Group has the intent and ability to hold these assets for the foreseeable future or to maturity. Reclassification to the held-to-maturity category is permitted only when the Group has the ability and intent to hold until the maturity date of the financial asset.
For a financial asset reclassified from the available-for-sale category, the fair value carrying amount at the date of reclassification becomes its new amortised cost and any previous gain or loss on that asset that has been recognised in equity is amortised to profit or loss over the remaining life of the investment using the effective interest rate. Any difference between the new amortised cost and the maturity amount is also amortised over the remaining life of the asset using the effective interest rate. If the asset is subsequently determined to be impaired, then the amount recorded in equity is reclassified to profit or loss.
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Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognised when:
• therightstoreceivecashflowsfromtheassethaveexpired;or
• theGrouphastransferreditsrightstoreceivecashflowsfromtheassetorhasassumedanobligationtopaythe received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through” arrangement; and either (a) the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
When the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risk and rewards of ownership of the asset. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is recognised to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement in the asset. In that case, the Group also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Group has retained.
Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Group could be required to repay.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group assesses at the end of each of the Track Record Period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (an incurred “loss event”) and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. Evidence of impairment may include indications that a debtor or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation and observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.
Financial assets carried at amortised cost
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the Group first assesses individually whether objective evidence of impairment exists for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Group determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be, recognised are not included in a collective assessment of impairment.
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not yet been incurred). The present value of the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate (i.e., the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition). If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate.
The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the loss is recognised in profit or loss. Interest income continues to be accrued on the reduced carrying amount and is accrued using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. Loans and receivables together with any associated allowance are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recovery and all collateral has been realised or has been transferred to the Group.
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If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the estimated impairment loss increases or decreases because of an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is increased or reduced by adjusting the allowance account. If a write-off is later recovered, the recovery is credited to other operating expenses in profit or loss.
Assets carried at cost
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred on an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value because its fair value cannot be reliably measured, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Impairment losses on these assets are not reversed.
Available-for-sale financial investments
For available-for-sale financial investments, the Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that an investment or a group of investments is impaired.
If an available-for-sale asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal payment and amortisation) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised in the profit or loss, is removed from other comprehensive income and recognised in profit or loss.
In the case of equity investments classified as available for sale, objective evidence would include a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of an investment below its cost. The determination of what is “significant” or “prolonged” requires judgement. “Significant” is evaluated against the original cost of the investment and “prolonged” against the period in which the fair value has been below its original cost. Where there is evidence of impairment, the cumulative loss – measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that investment previously recognised in profit or loss – is removed from other comprehensive income and recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses on equity instruments classified as available for sale are not reversed through profit or loss. Increases in their fair value after impairment are recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities within the scope of HKAS 39 are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and loans and borrowings, as appropriate. The Group determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
The Group’s financial liabilities include trade, bills payables, other payables, derivative financial instruments (the accounting policy of which are further explained in the accounting policy “Derivative Financial Instruments”) and interest-bearing bank borrowings.
Subsequent measurement
The subsequent measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows:
Loans and borrowings
After initial recognition, interest-bearing bank borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the effective interest rate amortisation process.
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Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the effective interest rate. The effective interest rate amortisation is included in finance costs in profit or loss.
Financial guarantee contracts
Financial guarantee contracts issued by the Group are those contracts that require a payment to be made to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because the specified debtor fails to make a payment when due in accordance with the terms of a debt instrument. A financial guarantee contract is recognised initially as a liability at its fair value, adjusted for transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issuance of the guarantee. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Group measures the financial guarantee contract at the higher of: (i) the amount of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period; and (ii) the amount initially recognised less, when appropriate, cumulative amortisation.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled, or expires.
When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and a recognition of a new liability, and the difference between the respective carrying amounts is recognised in profit or loss.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the statement of financial position if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
Derivative financial instruments
Initial recognition and subsequent measurement
The Group uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts and interest rate swaps, to hedge its foreign currency risk and interest rate risk, respectively. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities when the fair value is negative.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss.
The fair value of forward currency contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is determined by reference to market values of similar instruments.
The fair values measured are based on the valuation techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined on the weighted average basis and, in the case of work in progress and finished goods, comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads. Net realisable value is based on estimated selling prices less any estimated costs to be incurred to completion and disposal.
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Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of the combined statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits, and short term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash, are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and have a short maturity of generally within three months when acquired, less bank overdrafts which are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management.
For the purpose of the statement of financial position, cash and bank balances comprise cash on hand and at banks, including term deposits, which are not restricted as to use.
Provisions
A provision is recognised when a present obligation (legal or constructive) has arisen as a result of a past event and it is probable that a future outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, provided that a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
When the effect of discounting is material, the amount recognised for a provision is the present value at the end of each of the Track Record Period of the future expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation. The increase in the discounted present value amount arising from the passage of time is included in finance costs in profit or loss.
Provisions for product warranties granted by the Group on certain products are recognised based on sales volume and past experience of the level of repairs and returns, discounted to their present values as appropriate.
Income tax
Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss, either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of each of the Track Record Period, taking into consideration interpretations and practices prevailing in the countries in which the Group operates.
Deferred tax is provided, using the liability method, on all temporary differences at the end of each of the Track Record Period between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:
• when the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability ina transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
• in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and an associate,when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carryforward of unused tax credits and any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, the carryforward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except:
• when the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary differences arises from the initialrecognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
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• inrespectofdeductibletemporarydifferencesassociatedwithinvestmentsinsubsidiariesandanassociate,deferred tax assets are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each of the Track Record Period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at the end of each of the Track Record Period and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of each of the Track Record Period.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at their fair values where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the costs, which it is intended to compensate, are expensed.
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:
(a) from the sale of goods, when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, provided that the Group maintains neither managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership, nor effective control over the goods sold;
(b) income from the rendering of services, when the services are rendered; and
(c) interest income, on an accrual basis using the effective interest method by applying the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, when appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.
Employee benefits
Pension schemes
The Group operates a defined contribution Mandatory Provident Fund retirement benefit scheme (the “MPF Scheme”) in Hong Kong 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 employees’ basic salaries and are charged to profit or loss 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.
Certain subsidiaries outside Hong Kong are required to contribute a certain percentage of their payroll costs to pension schemes operated by the respective governments. The only obligation of the Group with respect to the pension schemes is to pay the required ongoing contributions. Contributions under the schemes are charged to profit or loss as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the pension schemes.
A1A 33(4)(a)A1A 33(4)(b)A1A 33(4)(c)
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Research and development costs
All research costs are charged to profit or loss as incurred.
Expenditure incurred on projects to develop new products is capitalised and deferred only when the Group can demonstrate the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale, its intention to complete and its ability to use or sell the asset, how the asset will generate future economic benefits, the availability of resources to complete the project and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure during the development. Product development expenditure which does not meet these criteria is expensed when incurred.
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.
Foreign currencies
These financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency. Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. Foreign currency transactions recorded by the entities in the Group are initially recorded using their respective functional currency rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency rates of exchange ruling at the end of each of the Track Record Period. Differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in profit or loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of a non-monetary item measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation difference on the item whose fair value gain or loss is recognised in other comprehensive income or profit or loss is also recognised in other comprehensive income or profit or loss, respectively).
The functional currencies of certain overseas subsidiaries and an associate are currencies other than the Hong Kong dollar. As at the end of each of the Track Record Period, the assets and liabilities of these entities are translated into the presentation currency of the Company at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of each of the Track Record Period and their statements of comprehensive income are translated into Hong Kong dollars at the weighted average exchange rates for the year. The resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the exchange fluctuation reserve. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of other comprehensive income relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss.
Any goodwill arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation and any fair value adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities arising on acquisition are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.
For the purpose of the combined statement of cash flows, the cash flows of overseas subsidiaries are translated into Hong Kong dollars at the exchange rates ruling at the dates of the cash flows. Frequently recurring cash flows of overseas subsidiaries which arise throughout the year are translated into Hong Kong dollars at the weighted average exchange rates for each of the Track Record Period.
5. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENT AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of the Group’s Financial Information and the Interim Comparative Information requires management to make judgement, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and their accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of the assets or liabilities affected in the future.
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Judgement
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgement, apart from those involving estimations, which has the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the Financial Information:
Derecognition of financial assets – Receivable purchase arrangements
The Group has entered into certain receivable purchase arrangements with its banks on its trade receivables. As at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, the Group has determined that it has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership associated with these trade receivables which were purchased by the relevant banks. Accordingly, the relevant trade receivables with aggregate carrying amounts of HK$150,509,000, HK$307,041,000, HK$451,574,000 and HK$279,049,000, respectively, are fully derecognised. Further details are given in note 20 to the Financial Information.
Estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of each of the Track Record Period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below.
(i) Useful lives and impairment of property, plant and equipment
The Group determines the useful lives and related depreciation charges for its property, plant and equipment based on the historical experience of the actual useful lives of property, plant and equipment of similar nature and functions. The estimated useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations and competitor actions in response to severe industry cycles.
Management will increase the depreciation charge where useful lives are less than previously estimated, or it will write off or write down technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned. Actual economic lives of property, plant and equipment may differ from estimated useful lives. Periodic review could result in a change in depreciable lives and therefore depreciation in the future periods.
(ii) Impairment of trade receivables
Impairment of trade receivables is made based on assessment of the recoverability of receivables due from customers. The identification of impairment requires management judgements and estimates. Where the actual outcome or expectation in future is different from the original estimate, such differences will impact on the carrying amount of the receivables and impairment losses/reversal of impairment losses in the period in which such estimate has been changed.
(iii) Provision against obsolete and slow-moving inventories
The Group reviews the condition of its inventories and makes provision against obsolete and slow-moving inventory items which are identified as no longer suitable for sale or use. Management estimates the net realisable value for such inventories based primarily on the latest invoice prices and current market conditions. The Group carries out an inventory review at the end of each of the Track Record Period and makes provision against obsolete and slow-moving items. Management reassesses the estimation at the end of the reporting period.
The provision against obsolete and slow-moving inventories requires the use of judgements and estimates. Where the expectation is different from the original estimate, such difference will impact on the carrying value of inventories and the write-down of inventories recognised in the periods in which such estimates have been changed.
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(iv) Warranty provisions
Provision has been made for value-added costs to repair or replace defective goods, such as labour costs (whether incurred internal or external) and material costs, and costs that may not be recoverable from suppliers for the rework, in accordance with contractual terms or the Group’s policy. In determining the amount of provisions, the management estimates the extent of repairs and replacements with reference to its past experience, technological needs and industrial averages for defective products. The estimation may be adversely affected by many factors, including additional variations to the plans requested by the customers or because of technical needs, and unforeseen problems and circumstances. Any of these factors may affect the extent of repair or replacement required and therefore affect the ultimate repair and replacement costs to be incurred in the future periods. Details of the movement on the provision are set out in note 28 to the Financial Information.
(v) Deferred tax assetsDeferred tax assets are recognised for temporary difference arising from warranty provision, accrual of expenses and unutilised tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilised. Significant management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. Further details on deferred tax assets are included in note 29 to the Financial Information.
6. SEGMENT INFORMATION
For management purpose, the Group has only one reportable operating segment which is the manufacture and sale of audio-visual products. Since this is the only reportable operating segment of the Group, no further operating segment analysis thereof is presented.
Geographical informationRevenue from external customers based on the locations of these customers is analysed as follows:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Japan 1,450,605 1,971,474 1,456,442 262,637 162,631Europe 1,487,862 1,495,097 1,172,152 289,550 318,851PRC 221,752 12,122 380,185 130,498 302,739United States 83,371 160,044 353,101 49,119 61,461Korea 492,523 456,380 285,869 66,218 42,507Others 26,536 4,337 5,322 5,496 6,460
3,762,649 4,099,454 3,653,071 803,518 894,649
The non-current assets of the Group (excludes deferred tax assets) are substantially located in the PRC.
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Information about major customers
Revenue from each major customer which accounted for 10% or more of the Group’s revenue for each of the Track Record Period, is set out below:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Customer A 1,075,908 1,311,441 1,172,175 289,380 318,852Customer B 949,071 1,274,544 454,759 97,833 N/A*Customer C 492,523 456,380 N/A* N/A* N/A*Customer D 411,954 N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A*Customer E N/A* N/A* N/A* 98,726 N/A*Customer F N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* 131,648
* Less than 10% of revenue
7. TURNOVER, OTHER INCOME AND GAINS, NET
Turnover represents the net invoiced value of goods sold, after allowances for returns and trade discounts.
An analysis of the Group’s other income and gains, net, is as follow:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Interest income 9,957 16,287 30,931 4,513 14,238Sales of raw materials and scrap materials 5,003 2,097 3,549 4,526 504Income from research and development services provided 9,440 12,390 19,942 7,641 26,549Realised gains on settlement of derivative financial instruments 11,227 32,157 30,676 16,794 11,023Unrealised fair value gains on derivative financial instruments, net – transactions not qualifying as hedges 23 221 2,098 20,435 13,193 –Foreign exchange differences, net 10,528 – – – –Government grants* 3,152 1,169 2,431 1,477 4,769Gain on disposal of items of property, plant and equipment 46 – 257 – –Gain on bargain purchase of a subsidiary 32 – – 878 – –Others 1,454 3,847 1,711 126 423
51,028 70,045 110,810 48,270 57,506
Note:
* Certain government grants have been received to subsidise the Group’s export business and future business development. There are no unfulfilled conditions or contingencies relating to these grants.
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8. FINANCE COSTS
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Interest on bank loans 3,904 5,417 – – 871Interest on factored trade receivables 693 2,040 3,514 525 1,262Interest on loans from a subsidiary of TCL Corporation 781 – – – –
5,378 7,457 3,514 525 2,133
9. PROFIT BEFORE TAX
The Group’s profit before tax is arrived at after charging/(crediting):
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Cost of inventories sold 3,340,263 3,712,153 3,211,497 727,859 787,696Write-down/(write-back) of inventories to net realisable value (5,674) (292) 14,123 – 3,611Depreciation 16 12,977 13,111 12,163 3,293 4,583Research and development costs – current year expenditure 70,039 89,584 156,653 30,800 42,486Amortisation of prepaid land lease payments 17 146 458 338 84 85Minimum lease payments under operating leases in respect of land and buildings 20,444 20,973 13,951 4,290 4,140Auditors’ remuneration 527 610 1,021 – –
Employee benefit expense (including Directors’ remuneration – note 10):Wages and salaries 167,526 208,671 249,983 47,952 71,337Defined contribution expense 6,252 10,825 14,070 4,540 5,575
173,778 219,496 264,053 52,492 76,912
Product warranty provision: 28Additional provision 38,276 43,258 37,218 3,574 10,498Reversal of unutilised provision – – (4,753) – –
38,276 43,258 32,465 3,574 10,498
Unrealised fair value losses/(gains) on derivative financial instruments, net – transactions not qualifying as hedges 23 (221) (2,098) (20,435) (13,193) 6,157Foreign exchange difference, net (10,528) 8,668 17,855 480 3,720Loss/(gain) on disposal of items of property, plant and equipment* (46) 24 (257) – 386Reversal of impairment of trade receivables, net* 20 (1,176) (2,425) – – –
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Note:
* The loss on disposal of items of property, plant and equipment and the net reversal of impairment of trade receivables are included in “Other operating expenses” on the face of the combined statements of comprehensive income.
10. DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION
Directors’ remuneration for the Track Record Period and the three-month period ended 31 March 2012, disclosed pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) and Section 161 of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, is as follows:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Fees – – – – –
Other emoluments:Salaries, allowances and benefits in kind 478 2,189 2,148 323 405Discretionary performance-related bonuses – 271 – – 650Pension scheme contributions 100 89 95 26 30
578 2,549 2,243 349 1,085
578 2,549 2,243 349 1,085
(a) Non-executive directors and independent non-executive directors
Subsequent to the end of the Track Record Period, two directors were appointed as non-executive directors of the Company on 11 April 2013 and 12 July 2013, respectively, and three directors were appointed as independent non-executive directors of the Company on 12 July 2013.
(b) Executive directors
Salaries, Discretionary allowances performance- Pension and benefits related scheme Total in kind bonuses contributions remuneration HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Year ended 31 December 2010Mr. YU Guanghui 244 – 70 314Mr. SONG Yonghong 188 – 30 218Mr. REN Xuenong 46 – – 46
478 – 100 578
Year ended 31 December 2011Mr. YU Guanghui 1,327 123 70 1,520Mr. SONG Yonghong 785 148 19 952Mr. REN Xuenong 77 – – 77
2,189 271 89 2,549
A1A 33(2)(b)
A1A 33(2)(c)
A1A 33(2)(d)
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Salaries, Discretionary allowances performance- Pension and benefits related scheme Total in kind bonuses contributions remuneration HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Year ended 31 December 2012Mr. YU Guanghui 1,343 – 70 1,413Mr. SONG Yonghong 739 – 25 764Mr. REN Xuenong 66 – – 66
2,148 – 95 2,243
Three-month period ended 31 March 2013Mr. YU Guanghui 222 650 18 890Mr. SONG Yonghong 97 – 8 105Mr. REN Xuenong 86 – 4 90
405 650 30 1,085
Three-month period ended 31 March 2012 (Unaudited)Mr. YU Guanghui 215 – 18 233Mr. SONG Yonghong 98 – 8 106Mr. REN Xuenong 10 – – 10
323 – 26 349
There was no arrangement under which a director waived or agreed to waive any remuneration during the Track Record Period and the three-month period ended 31 March 2012.
During the Track Record Period and the three-month period ended 31 March 2012, no remuneration was paid by the Group to the directors as an inducement to join or upon joining the Group or as compensation for loss of office.
A1A 33(2)(e) – (g)
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11. FIVE HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES
The five highest paid employees during the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three-month periods ended 31 March 2012 and 2013, included nil, 2, 2, 1 and 1 directors, respectively, details of whose remuneration are set out in note 10 above. Details of the remuneration of the remaining 5, 3, 3, 4 and 4 non-director, highest paid employees for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three-month periods ended 31 March 2012 and 2013, respectively, are as follows:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Salaries, allowances and benefits in kind 3,597 2,437 2,748 646 949Discretionary performance-related bonuses – 333 25 – –Pension scheme contributions 17 35 26 11 5
3,614 2,805 2,799 657 954
The number of non-director, highest paid employees whose remuneration fell within the following bands is as follows:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Nil to HK$1,000,000 5 2 2 4 4HK$1,000,001 to HK$1,500,000 – 1 1 – –
5 3 3 4 4
During the Track Record Period and the three-month period ended 31 March 2012, no remuneration was paid by the Group to any of the five highest paid employees as an inducement to join or upon joining the Group or as compensation for loss of office.
A1A 33(3)(a) – (c)
A1A 33(3)(d) – (e)
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12. INCOME TAX
Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 16.5% on the estimated assessable profits arising in Hong Kong during Track Record Period and the three-month period ended 31 March 2012. Taxes on profits assessable elsewhere have been calculated at the rates of tax prevailing in the countries/jurisdictions in which the Group operates.
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Current – Hong Kong Charge for the year/period 10,870 8,749 18,636 3,350 610 Overprovision in prior years – (2,820) (4,565) – –Current – Elsewhere Charge for the year/period 37,297 39,646 22,829 8,276 5,676 Overprovision in prior years – – (7,881) – (149)Deferred (note 29) (6,640) (15,678) (13,099) (2,319) (761)
Total tax charge for the year/period 41,527 29,897 15,920 9,307 5,376
Certain of the Group’s subsidiaries in the PRC enjoyed a total exemption of Corporate Income Tax for two years and a half reduction for three years. Also, a subsidiary of the Group in the PRC was designated as “High and New Technology Enterprise” and accordingly can enjoy a preferential Corporate Income Tax rate of 15%.
A reconciliation of the tax expense applicable to profit before tax at the statutory/applicable rates to the tax expense at the effective tax rate is as follows:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Profit before tax 203,588 124,352 110,666 42,579 40,075
Tax at the statutory/applicable tax rates of different countries/jurisdictions 46,927 26,332 32,457 8,853 10,704Lower tax rates for specific provinces or enacted by local authorities (15,819) (1,231) (11,835) (104) (3,533)Adjustments in respect of current tax of previous periods – (2,820) (12,446) – –Effect of withholding tax at 5% on the distributable profits of the Group’s PRC subsidiaries 11,376 2,630 2,859 403 773Effect on opening deferred tax of decrease in rate – – 7,447 – –Profits and losses attributable to an associate – (2) (1) 22 9Income not subject to tax (4,490) (2,414) (9,753) (82) (1,025)Expenses not deductible for tax 3,533 7,402 3,594 87 371Tax losses not recognised – – 3,598 128 1,089Tax losses utilised from previous periods – – – – (3,012)
Tax charge at the Group’s effective tax rate 41,527 29,897 15,920 9,307 5,376
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13. DIVIDENDS
The dividends declared/paid by the Company’s subsidiaries to their then shareholders during the Track Record Period and the three-month period 31 March 2012 were as follows:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Interim dividends – – 502,564 – –
No dividend has been paid or declared by the Company since its incorporation.
14. PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY
The combined profit attributable to owners of the Company for the three-month period ended 31 March 2013 were all generated by the subsidiaries now comprising the Group.
15. EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ORDINARY EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT
Earnings per share information is not presented as its inclusion, for the purpose of this report, is not considered meaningful due to the Reorganisation and the preparation of the results of the Group for the Track Record Period as disclosed in note 2.1 above.
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16. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture, Leasehold Plant and fixtures and Motor Construction improvement machinery equipment vehicles in progress Total HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
31 December 2010
At 1 January 2010: Cost 3,335 42,164 18,162 2,788 – 66,449 Accumulated depreciation (2,983) (12,475) (8,192) (826) – (24,476)
Net carrying amount 352 29,689 9,970 1,962 – 41,973
At 1 January 2010, net of accumulated depreciation 352 29,689 9,970 1,962 – 41,973 Additions 632 9,888 5,026 400 – 15,946 Disposals – (134) (34) (17) – (185) Depreciation provided during the year (462) (7,550) (4,397) (568) – (12,977) Exchange realignment 18 1,166 387 68 – 1,639
At 31 December 2010, net of accumulated depreciation 540 33,059 10,952 1,845 – 46,396
At 31 December 2010: Cost 4,108 53,728 23,771 2,960 – 84,567 Accumulated depreciation (3,568) (20,669) (12,819) (1,115) – (38,171)
Net carrying amount 540 33,059 10,952 1,845 – 46,396
31 December 2011
At 1 January 2011: Cost 4,108 53,728 23,771 2,960 – 84,567 Accumulated depreciation (3,568) (20,669) (12,819) (1,115) – (38,171)
Net carrying amount 540 33,059 10,952 1,845 – 46,396
At 1 January 2011, net of accumulated depreciation 540 33,059 10,952 1,845 – 46,396 Additions – 579 2,868 486 138 4,071 Disposals – (8) (16) – – (24) Depreciation provided during the year (133) (8,730) (3,710) (538) – (13,111) Exchange realignment 22 1,368 490 84 3 1,967
At 31 December 2011, net of accumulated depreciation 429 26,268 10,584 1,877 141 39,299
At 31 December 2011: Cost 4,298 56,809 27,784 3,593 141 92,625 Accumulated depreciation (3,869) (30,541) (17,200) (1,716) – (53,326)
Net carrying amount 429 26,268 10,584 1,877 141 39,299
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Furniture, Leasehold Plant and fixtures and Motor Construction improvement machinery equipment vehicles in progress Total HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
31 December 2012
At 1 January 2012: Cost 4,298 56,809 27,784 3,593 141 92,625 Accumulated depreciation (3,869) (30,541) (17,200) (1,716) – (53,326)
Net carrying amount 429 26,268 10,584 1,877 141 39,299
At 1 January 2012, net of accumulated depreciation 429 26,268 10,584 1,877 141 39,299 Additions 50 2,833 6,306 1,568 91,996 102,753 Disposals – (233) (601) (18) – (852) Depreciation provided during the year (141) (6,667) (4,607) (748) – (12,163) Acquisition of a subsidiary (note 32) 2,539 12,592 – – 1,672 16,803 Exchange realignment – (14) 5 4 341 336
At 31 December 2012, net of accumulated depreciation 2,877 34,779 11,687 2,683 94,150 146,176
At 31 December 2012: Cost 5,272 74,197 31,938 4,811 94,150 210,368 Accumulated depreciation (2,395) (39,418) (20,251) (2,128) – (64,192)
Net carrying amount 2,877 34,779 11,687 2,683 94,150 146,176
31 March 2013
At 1 January 2013: Cost 5,272 74,197 31,938 4,811 94,150 210,368 Accumulated depreciation (2,395) (39,418) (20,251) (2,128) – (64,192)
Net carrying amount 2,877 34,779 11,687 2,683 94,150 146,176
At 1 January 2013, net of accumulated depreciation 2,877 34,779 11,687 2,683 94,150 146,176 Additions – 10,978 1,995 624 37,486 51,083 Disposals – (12) (393) (8) – (413) Depreciation provided during the period (435) (2,682) (1,269) (197) – (4,583) Exchange realignment 1 135 40 9 348 533
At 31 March 2013, net of accumulated depreciation 2,443 43,198 12,060 3,111 131,984 192,796
At 31 March 2013: Cost 5,282 85,430 33,390 5,444 131,984 261,530 Accumulated depreciation (2,839) (42,232) (21,330) (2,333) – (68,734)
Net carrying amount 2,443 43,198 12,060 3,111 131,984 192,796
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17. PREPAID LAND LEASE PAYMENTS
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Carrying amount at 1 January – 22,426 16,780 16,443Additions 22,013 16,554 – –Disposals – (22,650) – –Amortised during the year/period (146) (458) (338) (85)Exchange realignment 559 908 1 54
Carrying amount at 31 December 22,426 16,780 16,443 16,412Current portion included in other receivables (note 21) (448) (336) (338) (338)
Non-current portion 21,978 16,444 16,105 16,074
The leasehold land is situated in the PRC and is held under a long term lease.
18. INVESTMENT IN AN ASSOCIATE
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Share of net assets – 385 387 351
Particulars of the associate are as follows:
Percentage of Place of ownership interest Particulars of registration attributable to the Group PrincipalName registered capital and operations as at 31 December 31 March activities 2010 2011 2012 2013
Beijing Optical RMB900,000 PRC – 33.3 26.7 26.7 Consulting services Consulting on high definition Co., Ltd.* technology
* Not audited by Ernst & Young, Hong Kong or another member firm of the Ernst & Young global network
The Group’s shareholding in the associate is held through an indirectly non-wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
The percentage of the Group’s voting power held in relation to the associate is 20% as at 31 December 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, and the Group’s profit sharing is 33.3%, 26.7% and 26.7% as at 31 December 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively.
The above associate has been accounted for using the equity method in this Financial Information and its financial year end is coterminous with that of the Group.
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The following table illustrates the summarised financial information of the Group’s associate extracted from its management accounts on a 100% basis:
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Assets – 1,201 1,456 1,280Liabilities – 45 296 228Revenue – 2,859 1,964 402Profit/(loss) – 18 5 (113)
19. INVENTORIES
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Raw material 124,741 103,649 101,231 137,486Work in progress 56,542 38,378 58,516 100,672Finished goods 131,483 119,153 184,902 84,867
312,766 261,180 344,649 323,025
20. TRADE RECEIVABLES
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Due from third parties 324,546 449,735 726,299 831,270Provision for impairment (1,178) – – –
323,368 449,735 726,299 831,270
Due from related parties: The Remaining TCL Multimedia Group (note) 161,549 9,475 28,707 30,556 Provision for impairment (1,187) – – –
160,362 9,475 28,707 30,556
The TCL Corporation Group (note) 25,982 8,603 70,212 52,569
186,344 18,078 98,919 83,125
509,712 467,813 825,218 914,395
Note: As at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, the amounts were unsecured, repayable within one year and interest-free.
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Sales to third party customers
The majority of the Group’s sales in the PRC were mainly made on the cash-on-delivery basis or on commercial bills guaranteed by banks with credit periods ranging from 60 to 180 days. For overseas sales, the Group usually requires settlement by letters of credit with tenures ranging from 15 to 120 days. Sales to certain long term strategic customers were made on the open-account basis with credit terms of no more than 180 days.
Sales to related parties
Sales to related parties were made on the open-account basis.
The Group does not hold any collateral or other credit enhancements over its trade receivable balances. Trade receivables are non-interest-bearing.
The movements in the provision for impairment of trade receivables are as follows:
31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
At 1 January 3,442 2,365 – –Impairment losses recognised (note 9) 1,156 – – –Impairment losses reversed (note 9) (2,332) (2,425) – –Exchange realignment 99 60 – –
At 31 December/31 March 2,365 – – –
The above provision for impairment of trade receivables is a provision for individually impaired trade receivables. The individually impaired trade receivables relate to customers that were in financial difficulties and only a portion of the receivables is expected to be recovered.
The aged analysis of the trade receivables that are not considered to be impaired is as follows:
31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Neither past due nor impaired 485,241 454,451 798,978 837,394Less than 90 days past due 16,933 13,144 24,026 75,05790 – 180 days past due 1,792 – 76 1,486Over 180 days past due 5,746 218 2,138 458
509,712 467,813 825,218 914,395
Receivables that were neither past due nor impaired relate to a large number of diversified customers for whom there were no recent history of default. Receivables that were past due but not impaired relate to a number of independent customers that have a good track record with the Group. Based on past experience, the Directors of the Company are of the opinion that no provision for impairment is necessary in respect of these balances as there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the balances are still considered fully recoverable.
Certain subsidiaries of the Group have entered into receivable purchase agreements with banks for the factoring of trade receivables with certain designated customers. At 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, trade receivables factored to banks aggregated to HK$150,509,000, HK$307,041,000, HK$451,574,000 and HK$279,049,000, respectively, and all of which were derecognised from the combined statement of financial position because, in the opinion of the Directors, the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership in respect of the relevant factored receivables to banks as at the end of each Track Record Period.
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As at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, trade receivables factored to banks aggregating to HK$150,509,000, HK$191,294,000 and HK$307,372,000 and HK$230,559,000 were guaranteed by TCL Multimedia.
21. PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Prepayments and deposits 19,416 47,277 66,855 38,428Other receivables 122,199 235,720 126,189 124,297Prepaid land lease payments (note 17) 448 336 338 338Due from the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group (note) 172,828 389,842 90,862 114,638Due from the TCL Corporation Group (note) 1,093 11,044 1,147 584
315,984 684,219 285,391 278,285
Note: The amounts were unsecured, repayable within one year and interest-free, except for the aggregate amounts of HK$73,788,000, HK$144,586,000, HK$65,535,000 and HK$92,804,000 due from the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively, which bore interest ranged from 0.36% to 1.17%, 0.36% to 1.31%, 0.39% to 1.33% and 0.39% to 1.49% per annum, being the savings rates offered by the People’s Bank of China, during the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three-month period ended 31 March 2013, respectively. Further details of the interest income attributable to the amounts due from the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group are set out in note 36 to the Financial Information.
None of the above assets is either past due or impaired. The financial assets included in the above balances relate to receivables for which there was no recent history of default.
22. OTHER INVESTMENT
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Principal guaranteed deposit, at cost – – – 132,306
The Group’s other investment represents investment in a principal guaranteed deposit placed in a bank in the PRC. In the opinion of the directors, the fair value of this principal guaranteed deposit cannot be reliably measured because (a) this principal guaranteed deposit does not have quoted market prices in an active market; (b) the range of reasonable fair value estimates is significant for this principal guaranteed deposit; and (c) the probabilities of the various estimates cannot be reasonably assessed and used in estimating fair value. As such, this principal guaranteed deposit is stated at cost less any impairment losses.
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23. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Assets
Forward currency contracts 22,024 15,153 27,862 28,065Interest rate swap – – 7,789 5,378
22,024 15,153 35,651 33,443
Liabilities
Forward currency contracts 16,558 11,855 10,319 14,410Interest rate swap 4,809 – 1,558 1,376
21,367 11,855 11,877 15,786
The Group has entered into various forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps to manage its exchange rate exposures and interest rate exposures, respectively. They are not designated for hedge purposes and are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Net unrealised gains of HK$221,000, HK$2,098,000, HK$20,435,000 and net unrealised loss of HK$6,157,000, as a result of changes in the fair values of these non-hedging derivative financial contracts, were recognised in profit or loss for the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and for the three-month period ended 31 March 2013, respectively.
24. CASH AND BANK BALANCES AND PLEDGED DEPOSITS
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Cash and bank balances 1,396,264 809,030 1,813,246 1,567,780Less: Pledged deposits (827,267) (316,189) (817,684) (818,915)
Cash and cash equivalents 568,997 492,841 995,562 748,865
Cash at banks earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. Short term time deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and three months depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at the respective short term time deposit rates. The bank balances and pledged deposits are deposited with banks with high credit ratings and no recent history of default.
At 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, time deposits of the Group of HK$748,267,000, nil, HK$106,486,000 and HK$106,842,000 were pledged as securities for the Group’s bank loans (note 27). In addition, the remaining time deposits of the Group of HK$79,000,000, HK$316,189,000, HK$711,198,000 and HK$712,073,000 were pledged as securities for the Group’s bills payable amounting to HK$80,368,000, HK$368,065,000, HK$717,721,000 and HK$720,119,000 as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively.
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Included in the Group’s cash and bank balances were deposits of HK$43,258,000, HK$141,498,000, HK$614,804,000 and HK$310,418,000 placed with a subsidiary of TCL Corporation, a financial institution approved by the People’s Bank of China as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively. The interest rates for these deposits ranged from 0.36% to 1.17%, 0.36% to 1.31%, 0.39% to 1.33% and 0.39% to 1.49% per annum, being the savings rates offered by the People’s Bank of China, during the three years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and three-month period ended 31 March 2013, respectively. Further details of the interest income attributable to the deposits with a subsidiary of TCL Corporation are set out in note 36 to the Financial Information.
25. TRADE PAYABLES
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Due to third parties 653,033 704,619 753,051 708,116
Due to related parties: The Remaining TCL Multimedia Group (note) 772 749 1,142 3,345 The TCL Corporation Group (note) 40,390 20,913 44,724 55,896
41,162 21,662 45,866 59,241
694,195 726,281 798,917 767,357
Note: As at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, the amounts were unsecured, repayable within one year and interest-free.
An aged analysis of the trade payables as at the end of each of the Track Record Period, based on the invoice date, is as follows:
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Current to 90 days 649,688 696,177 774,473 710,68791 to 180 days 44,470 30,042 23,728 55,733181 to 365 days 37 – 105 244Over 365 days – 62 611 693
694,195 726,281 798,917 767,357
The trade payables are non-interest-bearing and are normally settled with credit periods ranging from 15 to 120 days.
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26. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUALS
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Other payables (note (a)) 87,162 86,665 188,110 146,482Accruals 246,431 328,474 367,711 383,945Receipts in advance – 3,310 93,395 10,455Due to the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group (note (b)) 147,810 244,847 557,465 551,406Due to the TCL Corporation Group (note (b)) 2,667 767 3,975 1,368
484,070 664,063 1,210,656 1,093,656
Notes:
(a) As at 31 December 2012, other payables were non-interest-bearing and were expected to be settled within one year, except for a loan from a company held by a non-controlling shareholder of Regency Optics-Electron (as defined in note 32) of HK$40,686,000 as at 31 December 2012 which bore interest at 1.98% per month and was fully settled by the Group in January 2013.
(b) As at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, the amounts were unsecured, repayable within one year and interest-free.
27. INTEREST-BEARING BANK BORROWINGS
As at 31 December As at 31 March
2010 2011 2012 2013
Contractual Contractual Contractual Contractual
interest interest interest interest
rate (%) Maturity HK$’000 rate (%) Maturity HK$’000 rate (%) Maturity HK$’000 rate (%) Maturity HK$’000
CurrentBank loans – secured LIBOR+ 2011 745,059 – – LIBOR+1.10 2013 106,197 LIBOR+1.10 2013 106,357
(0.8 to 1.0)
Bank loans – unsecured – – 4.98/ 2012 124,335 – – – –
LIBOR+3.05
745,059 124,335 106,197 106,357
Notes:
(a) As at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, the carrying amounts of the Group’s bank borrowings approximated to their fair values.
(b) As at 31 December 2010 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, the Group’s bank loans were secured by certain of the Group’s time deposits amounting to HK$748,267,000, HK$106,486,000 and HK$106,842,000, respectively.
(c) TCL Corporation has guaranteed certain of the Group’s bank loans up to HK$246,609,000 as at 31 December 2011.
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(d) The bank loans that are denominated in the following currencies other than the functional currencies of the entities to which they relate:
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
United States dollar 745,059 62,683 106,197 106,357
28. PROVISIONS
Product warranties
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
At 1 January 68,724 102,807 143,204 164,199Additional provision 38,276 43,258 37,218 10,498Amount utilised during the year/period (7,546) (8,302) (11,556) (6,833)Reversal of unutilised amounts – – (4,753) –Exchange realignment 3,353 5,441 86 547
At 31 December/31 March 102,807 143,204 164,199 168,411
The warranty provision represents management’s best estimate of the Group’s liability under warranties of 15 to 36 months granted on its products, based on prior experience and industry averages for defective products.
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29. DEFERRED TAX
The movements in deferred tax liabilities and assets during the Track Record Period were as follows:
Deferred tax liabilities
Fair value adjustment arising from Withholding acquisition of tax for a subsidiary dividend Total Notes HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
At 1 January 2010 – – –
Deferred tax charged to profit or loss during the year 12 – 11,376 11,376
Gross deferred tax liabilities at 31 December 2010 and 1 January 2011 – 11,376 11,376
Deferred tax charged to profit or loss during the year 12 – 2,630 2,630
Gross deferred tax liabilities at 31 December 2011 and 1 January 2012 – 14,006 14,006
Deferred tax credited to profit or loss during the year 12 – (11,147) (11,147)
Acquisition of a subsidiary 12, 32 406 – 406
Gross deferred tax liabilities at 31 December 2012 and 1 January 2013 406 2,859 3,265
Deferred tax charged/(credited) to profit or loss during the period 12 (406) 773 367
Gross deferred tax liabilities at 31 March 2013 – 3,632 3,632
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Deferred tax assets
Accruals and other provisions Notes HK$’000
At 1 January 2010 27,715
Deferred tax credited to profit or loss during the year 12 18,016
Exchange realignment 1,497
Gross deferred tax assets at 31 December 2010 and 1 January 2011 47,228
Deferred tax credited to profit or loss during the year 12 18,308
Exchange realignment 2,562
Gross deferred tax assets at 31 December 2011 and 1 January 2012 68,098
Effect on opening deferred tax of change in rates 12 (7,447)
Deferred tax credited to profit or loss during the year 12 9,805
Exchange realignment (2,292)
Gross deferred tax assets at 31 December 2012 and 1 January 2013 68,164
Deferred tax credited to profit or loss during the period 12 1,128
Exchange realignment 229
Gross deferred tax assets at 31 March 2013 69,521
The Group has tax losses of nil, nil, HK$18,329,000 and HK$21,246,000 as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively, that are available for offsetting against future taxable profits of the companies in which the losses arose, subject to certain tax rules of the countries in which the Group operates. Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of these losses as the utilisation of which is uncertain.
Pursuant to the PRC Corporate Income Tax Law, a 10% withholding tax is levied on dividends declared to foreign investors from the foreign investment enterprises established in the PRC. The requirement is effective from 1 January 2008 and applies to earnings after 31 December 2007. A lower withholding tax rate may be applied if there is a tax treaty between the PRC and the jurisdiction of the foreign investors. For the Group, the applicable rate is 5%. The Group is therefore liable for withholding taxes on dividends distributed by those subsidiaries established in the PRC in respect of earnings generated from 1 January 2008.
30. SHARE CAPITAL
There was no authorised and issued capital as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 since the Company has not yet been incorporated.
The Company was incorporated on 8 February 2013 with an initial authorised share capital of US$50,000 divided into 50,000 shares of a par value of US$1 each. On the date of incorporation, 1 ordinary share of US$1 were issued and allotted by the Company to its then shareholder.
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On 10 July 2013, written resolution of the sole shareholder of the Company was passed pursuant to which (a) the authorised share capital of the Company was increased from US$50,000 to the aggregate of (1) US$50,000 and (2) HK$500,000,000 by creation of 500,000,000 ordinary shares of HK$1 each; and (b) the allotment of 133,109,811 ordinary shares of HK$1 each to TCL Multimedia as a result of the Reorganisation.
Following the aforesaid increase in authorised share capital, the one issued share on the date of incorporation was repurchased by the Company. Subsequent thereto, the initial authorised and unissued share capital of US$50,000 was cancelled by the Company.
Company
As at 31 March 2013 HK$’000
Issued and fully paid: 1 ordinary share of US$1 each –
31. RESERVES
The amounts of the Group’s reserves and the movements therein for each of Track Record Period and the three-month period ended 31 March 2012 are presented in the combined statement of changes in equity.
(i) Reserve funds
Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, a portion of the profits of the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC has been transferred to the reserve funds which are restricted to use.
(ii) Capital reserve
The Group’s capital reserve represents the difference between the amounts of the consideration and the carrying value of the partial interests in a subsidiary disposed of.
(iii) Merger reserve
The merger reserve of the Group represents the capital contributions from the equity holders of the subsidiaries now comprising the Group before the completion of the Reorganisation. The addition during the Track Record Period represents the injection of additional capital by TCL Multimedia to Tonly Electronics Limited and the deduction during the Track Record Period represents consideration paid to the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group for the acquisition of equity interests of certain subsidiaries which is accounted for as deemed distribution to the then shareholders of the relevant subsidiaries.
32. BUSINESS COMBINATION
On 10 December 2012, TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (“Technoly Huizhou”), an 80% owned subsidiary of the Group, entered into a capital injection agreement with certain independent third parties to invest RMB30,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$36,996,000) for a 60% equity interest of the enlarged capital of Guangdong Regency Optics-Electron Corp. (“Regency Optics-Electron”). Regency Optics-Electron is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of audio-visual modules and light guide plates. The capital injection was completed on 25 December 2012. The capital injection was for the Group’s vertical integration of the supply chain.
The Group has elected to measure the non-controlling interest in Regency Optics-Electron at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of Regency Optics-Electron’s identifiable net assets.
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The aggregate fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the Regency Optics-Electron as at the date of capital injection are as follows:
Fair value recognised on acquisition Notes HK$’000
Property, plant and equipment 16 16,803Inventories 28,283Trade receivables 7,545Bills receivable 13,879Other receivables 42,876Cash and bank balances 23,133Trade payables (14,061)Other payables and accruals (54,929)Deferred tax liabilities 29 (406)
Total identifiable net assets at fair value 63,123Non-controlling interests (25,249)
37,874
Gain on bargain purchase 7 (878)
Satisfied by cash 36,996
An analysis of the cash flows in respect of the capital injection of Regency Optics-Electron is as follows:
HK$’000
Cash consideration (36,996)Cash and bank balances acquired 23,133
Net outflow of cash and cash equivalents included in cash flows from investing activities (13,863)
Since the completion of the capital injection, Regency Optics-Electron had neither contributed to the Group’s turnover nor consolidated profit for the year ended 31 December 2012.
Had the capital injection taken place at the beginning of the year, the revenue and the profit of the Group for the year would have been HK$3,763,986,000 and HK$96,510,000, respectively.
33. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
At the end of each of the Track Record Period, the Group has provided a joint guarantee for a term loan facility of US$120,000,000 (equivalent to HK$933,972,000, HK$932,316,000, HK$930,192,000 and HK$931,596,000 as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively) in favor of TCL Multimedia, which was utilised to extent of HK$615,181,000, HK$616,570,000, HK$555,529,000 and HK$494,724,000 as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 31 March 2013, respectively.
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34. OPERATING LEASE ARRANGEMENTS
As lessee
The Group leases certain of its office properties and factories under operating lease arrangements. These leases are negotiated for terms ranging from one to three years.
As at each of the end of the Track Record Period, the Group had total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases falling due as follows:
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Within one year 171 416 1,721 2,516
35. COMMITMENTS
In addition to the operating lease commitments detailed in note 34 above, the Group had the following capital commitments at the end of each of the Track Record Period:
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Contracted, but not provided for – 4,668 91,936 90,722Authorised, but not contracted for – – 169,844 138,524
– 4,668 261,780 229,246
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36. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a) In addition to the transactions and balances detailed elsewhere in the Financial Information, the Group had the following material transactions with related parties during the Track Record Period and the three-month period ended 31 March 2012:
Three-month period Year ended 31 December ended 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 (Unaudited)
Recurring:The TCL Corporation Group:Sales of raw materials 30,383 75,036 138,866 33,011 29,432Purchases of raw materials 140,316 162,807 177,439 52,680 43,501Rental expense 10,328 11,784 12,251 3,388 3,268Reimbursement of general brand advertising costs 8,713 10,062 8,905 2,474 2,237Interest income 305 1,205 2,846 468 3,224Interest expense and other finance service fee 869 54 29 19 223Call centre services fee 6 23 7 3 10Construction service fee expense – – 3,686 – 927
The Remaining TCL Multimedia Group:Sales of finished goods 440,782 195,498 13,212 315 27,571Purchases of raw materials 404,078 3,394 5,421 3,700 952Management fee expense 3,494 18,398 5,499 753 222
Non-recurring:The TCL Corporation Group:Sales of finished goods 477 – – – –
The Remaining TCL Multimedia Group:Transportation fee expense 5,400 – – – –Rental expense 1,039 162 150 – –Interest income 1,504 1,863 1,463 560 35Other finance service fee 92 485 2 – –Subcontracting fee expense 347 3,072 2,010 – –
The transactions were conducted at terms and conditions mutually agreed between the relevant parties. The Directors are of the opinion that those related party transactions were conducted in the ordinary course of business of the Group.
(b) Other transaction with related parties:
During the Track Record Period, the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group has transferred bills receivable at aggregate face values of HK$76,638,000, HK$420,155,000, and HK$7,360,000 and HK$1,918,000 to the Group for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and three-month period ended 31 March 2013, respectively. The bills receivable was matured in the subsequent year to which they relate.
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(c) Outstanding balances with related parties
Other than balances with related parties as disclosed in notes 20, 21, 25 and 26 to the Financial Information, the Group had no outstanding balances with related parties as at the end of each of the Track Record Period.
(d) Compensation of key management personnel of the Group
Further details of Directors’ emoluments are included in note 10 to the Financial Information.
37. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Group’s principal financial instruments, other than derivatives, comprise bank loans, bills receivable, cash and short term deposits and other investment. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Group’s operations. The Group has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables, trade and bills payables, which arise directly from its operations.
The Group also enters into derivative transactions including principally interest rate swaps and forward currency contracts. The purpose is to manage the interest rate and currency risks arising from the Group’s operations and its sources of finance. It is, and has been throughout the year under review, the Group’s policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be undertaken.
The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below. The Group’s accounting policies in relation to derivatives are set out in note 4 to the Financial Information.
Interest rate risk
The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s debt obligations with floating interest rates.
In general, the Group’s treasury department (the “Group Treasury”) implements all external financings to meet borrowing needs of all subsidiaries. In some cases, subsidiaries may borrow directly from local banks upon approval from the Group Treasury in advance. At subsidiary level, financing is generally done on a short term floating rate basis. Long term financings are normally done at Group level.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates, with all other variables held constant, of the Group’s profit before tax (through the impact on floating rate borrowings). There is no material impact on other components of the Group’s equity.
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Increase/ Increase/ (decrease) (decrease) in in profit basis points before tax HK$’000
2010
United States dollar 25 (1,089)
United States dollar (25) 1,089
2011
United States dollar 25 (9)Renminbi 25 (28)
United States dollar (25) 9Renminbi (25) 28
2012
United States dollar 25 (250)
United States dollar (25) 250
31 March 2013
United States dollar 25 (185)
United States dollar (25) 185
Foreign currency risk
The Group has transactional currency exposures. Such exposures arise from sales or purchases by operating units in currencies other than the units’ functional currencies. In addition, certain bank loans were denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of the entities to which they relate. The Group tends to accept foreign currency exchange risk avoidance or allocation terms when arriving at purchase and sale contracts. The Group takes rolling forecast on the foreign currency revenue and expenses and matches the currency and the amount incurs, so as to alleviate the impact on business due to exchange rate fluctuations. The Group uses forward currency contracts to reduce the foreign currency exposures.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity at the end of each of the Track Record Period to a reasonably possible change in the exchange rates of currencies other than the functional currencies of the relevant operating units, with all other variables held constant, of the Group’s profit before tax (due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities). There is no material impact on other components of the Group’s equity.
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Increase/ Increase/ (decrease) in (decrease) exchange in profit rates before tax % HK$’000
2010
If Hong Kong dollar weakens against United States dollar 5 (545)If Renminbi weakens against United States dollar 5 23,275
If Hong Kong dollar strengthens against United States dollar (5) 545If Renminbi strengthens against United States dollar (5) (23,275)
2011
If Hong Kong dollar weakens against United States dollar 5 33,609If Renminbi weakens against United States dollar 5 2,880
If Hong Kong dollar strengthens against United States dollar (5) (33,609)If Renminbi strengthens against United States dollar (5) (2,880)
2012
If Hong Kong dollar weakens against United States dollar 5 19,540If Renminbi weakens against United States dollar 5 30,025
If Hong Kong dollar strengthens against United States dollar (5) (19,540)If Renminbi strengthens against United States dollar (5) (30,025)
31 March 2013
If Hong Kong dollar weakens against United States dollar 5 24,948If Renminbi weakens against United States dollar 5 43,495
If Hong Kong dollar strengthens against United States dollar (5) (24,948)If Renminbi strengthens against United States dollar (5) (43,495)
Credit risk
The Group trades only with recognised and creditworthy third parties. It is the Group’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis.
The credit risk of the Group’s other financial assets, which comprise cash and cash equivalents and other receivables, arises from default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amounts of these instruments.
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Since the Group trades only with recognised and creditworthy third parties, there is no requirement for collateral. Concentrations of credit risk are managed by customer/counterparty and by geographical region. The Group had certain concentrations of credit risks of the total trade receivables due from the Group’s largest external customer and the Group’s five largest external customers are as follows:
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 % % % %
Due from the Group’s largest external customer 26.2 19.1 17.7 23.8Due from the Group’s five largest external customers 76.4 77.9 44.5 59.1
Further quantitative data in respect of the Group’s exposure to credit risk arising from trade and other receivables are disclosed in notes 20 and 21, respectively, to the Financial Information.
Liquidity risk
The Group monitors its risk to a shortage of funds using a recurring liquidity planning tool. This tool considers the maturity of both its financial instruments and financial assets (e.g., trade receivables) and projected cash flows from operations.
The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans.
The maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities as at the end of the Track Record Period, based on the contractual undiscounted payments, was as follows:
Within 1 year or on demand As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Interest-bearing bank borrowings 753,026 125,017 107,604 106,518Trade payables 694,195 726,281 798,917 767,357Bills payable 85,159 368,065 766,041 885,128Other payables (note 26) 87,162 86,665 188,110 146,482Due to the Remaining TCL Multimedia Group (note 26) 147,810 244,847 557,465 551,406Due to the TCL Corporation Group (note 26) 2,667 767 3,975 1,368
1,770,019 1,551,642 2,422,112 2,458,259
Within 1 year or on demand As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
The maximum amount of the guarantee given to banks in connection with banking facilities granted to TCL Multimedia (note 33) 933,972 932,316 930,192 931,596
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Capital management
The primary objectives of the Group’s capital management are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and maximise shareholders’ value.
The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the Track Record Period.
The Group monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is net debt divided by the total capital. The Group’s policy is to maintain the gearing ratio not exceeding 100%. Net debt is calculated as a total of interest-bearing bank borrowings less cash and bank balances and pledged deposits. Total capital refers to equity attributable to owners of the parent. The gearing ratios as at the end of each of the Track Record Period were as follows:
As at As at 31 December 31 March 2010 2011 2012 2013 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Interest-bearing bank borrowings (note 27) 745,059 124,335 106,197 106,357Less: Cash and bank balances (note 24) (568,997) (492,841) (995,562) (748,865) Pledged deposits (note 24) (827,267) (316,189) (817,684) (818,915)
Net debt (651,205) (684,695) (1,707,049) (1,461,423)
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 521,696 637,979 301,480 330,100
Gearing ratio – – – –
III. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
In addition to the subsequent events as detailed in notes 10 and 30 in this report, on 10 July 2013,
the companies now comprising the Group completed the Reorganisation in preparation for the
listing of the Company’s shares on the Stock Exchange. Further details of the Reorganisation are
set out in the section headed “Reorganisation” in the Listing Document.
IV. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No audited financial statements have been prepared by the Group, the Company or any of its
subsidiaries in respect of any period subsequent to 31 March 2013.
Yours faithfully,
Ernst & YoungCertified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
3rd Sch 43
APPENDIX II UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
II – 1
The information set forth in this appendix does not form part of the Accountants’ Report from Ernst & Young, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, the reporting accountants of the Company, as set forth in Appendix I to this listing document, and is included herein for information only. The unaudited pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with the section headed “Financial Information” and the “Accountants’ Report” set forth in Appendix I to this listing document.
A. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED NET TANGIBLE ASSETS
The following is an illustrative statement of unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets of the Group which has been prepared in accordance with paragraph 4.29 of the Listing Rules for the purpose of illustrating the effect of the Listing as if it had been taken place on 31 March 2013 and based on the audited combined net assets attributable to owners of our Company as at 31 March 2013 as shown in the Accountants’ Report, the text of which is set out in Appendix I to this listing document, and adjusted as described below.
The unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets of the Group has been prepared for illustrative purpose only and, because of its nature, it may not give a true and fair picture of the financial position of the Group after the completion of the Listing or at any future dates.
Audited Unaudited combined net pro forma tangible assets combined net Unaudited attributable to Estimated tangible assets pro forma owners of the expenses attributable to combined net Company as at relating to owners of the tangible assets 31 March 2013 the Listing Company per Share HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$ (note 1) (note 2) (note 3)
Based on 133,109,811 Shares assumed to be in issue immediately prior to the Listing (note 3) 330,100 (4,826) 325,274 2.44
Notes:
1. The audited combined net tangible assets attributable to owners of the Company as at 31 March 2013 is arrived at after deducting non-controlling interests of HK$107,825,000 from the audited combined net assets of HK$437,925,000 as at 31 March 2013, as shown in the Accountants’ Report, the text of which is set out in Appendix I to this listing document.
2. The amount represents estimated expenses relating to the Listing expected to be incurred by the Group subsequent to 31 March 2013 which mainly include professional fees for the Joint Sponsors, the Company’s legal advisers and reporting accountants and other listing related expenses.
3. The unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets per Share is arrived at after the adjustments as described in note 2 above and is based on 133,109,811 Shares assumed to be in issue immediately prior to the Listing.
4. No adjustment has been made to the unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets to reflect any trading results or other transactions of the Group entered into subsequent to 31 March 2013.
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B. INDEPENDENT REPORTING ACCOUNTANT’S ASSURANCE REPORT ON THE COMPILATION OF PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
22/F, CITIC Tower1Tim Mei AvenueCentral, Hong Kong
17 July 2013
The Directors
Tonly Electronics Holdings Limited
Dear Sirs,
We have completed our assurance engagement to report on the compilation of pro forma financial
information of Tonly Electronics Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (hereinafter
collectively referred to as the “Group”) by the directors of the Company (the “Directors”) for illustrative
purposes only. The pro forma financial information consists of the pro forma combined net tangible
assets as at 31 March 2013, and related notes as set out in Appendix II of the listing document issued by
the Company (the “Pro Forma Financial Information”). The applicable criteria on the basis of which the
Directors have compiled the Pro Forma Financial Information are described in note 2 to note 4.
The Pro Forma Financial Information has been compiled by the Directors to illustrate the impact
of listing of shares of the Company on the Group’s financial position as at 31 March 2013 as if the
transaction had taken place at 31 March 2013. As part of this process, information about the Group’s
financial position has been extracted by the Directors from the Group’s financial statements for the period
ended 31 March 2013, on which an accountant’s report has been published.
Directors’ responsibility for the Pro Forma Financial Information
The Directors are responsible for compiling the 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 with reference to 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”).
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Reporting accountant’s responsibilities
Our responsibility is to express an opinion, as required by paragraph 4.29(7) of the Listing Rules, on the 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 Pro Forma Financial Information beyond that owed to those to whom those reports were addressed by us at the dates of their issue.
We conducted our engagement in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Assurance Engagements 3420 Assurance Engagements to Report on the Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information Included in a Prospectus issued by the HKICPA. This standard requires that the reporting accountant comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform procedures to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Directors have compiled the Pro Forma Financial Information, in accordance with paragraph 4.29 of the Listing Rules and with reference to AG7 Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for Inclusion in Investment Circulars issued by HKICPA.
For purposes of this engagement, we are not responsible for updating or reissuing any reports or opinions on any historical financial information used in compiling the Pro Forma Financial Information, nor have we, in the course of this engagement, performed an audit or review of the financial information used in compiling the Pro Forma Financial Information.
The purpose of Pro Forma Financial Information included in the listing document is solely to illustrate the impact of the listing of shares of the Company on unadjusted financial information of the Group as if the transaction had been undertaken at an earlier date selected for purposes of the illustration. Accordingly, we do not provide any assurance that the actual outcome of the transaction would have been as presented.
A reasonable assurance engagement to report on whether the Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled on the basis of the applicable criteria involves performing procedures to assess whether the applicable criteria used by the Directors in the compilation of the Pro Forma Financial Information provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects directly attributable to the transaction, and to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence about whether:
• Therelatedproformaadjustmentsgiveappropriateeffecttothosecriteria;and
• TheProFormaFinancialInformationreflectstheproperapplicationofthoseadjustmentstothe unadjusted financial information.
The procedures selected depend on the reporting accountant’s judgment, having regard to the reporting accountant’s understanding of the nature of the Group, the transaction in respect of which the Pro Forma Financial Information has been compiled, and other relevant engagement circumstances.
The engagement also involves evaluating the overall presentation of the Pro Forma Financial Information.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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Opinion
In our opinion:
(a) the Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled on the basis stated;
(b) such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group; and
(c) the adjustments are appropriate for the purpose of the Pro Forma Financial Information as
disclosed pursuant to paragraph 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules.
Yours faithfully,
Ernst & YoungCertified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
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The following is the text of a letter, summary of valuation and valuation certificate, prepared
for the purpose of incorporation in this listing document received from Asset Appraisal Limited, an
independent property valuer, in connection with the valuation as at 31 May 2013 of the property interests
held by the Group.
Rm 901, 9/F, On Hong Commercial Building,No.145 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2529 9448 Fax: (852) 3521 9591香港灣仔軒尼詩道145號安康商業大廈9樓901室中誠達資產評值顧問有限公司
17 July 2013
The Board of DirectorsTonly Electronics Holdings Limited
Dear Sirs,
Re: Valuation of property interests situated in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”)
In accordance with the instructions of Tonly Electronics Holdings Limited (the “Company”)
to value the property interests (the “Properties”) held by the Company and its subsidiaries (altogether
referred to as the “Group”) situated in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), we confirm that
we have carried out inspections of the properties, made relevant enquiries and obtained such further
information as we consider necessary for the purpose of providing you with our opinion of the market
value of the Properties as at 31 May 2013 (the “date of valuation”).
BASIS OF VALUATION
Our valuation of the Properties represents the market value which we would define as intended to
mean “the estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange on the valuation date between
a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction after proper marketing and where the
parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion”.
TITLESHIP
We have been provided with copies of legal documents regarding the Properties. However, we have
not verified ownership of the Properties and the existence of any encumbrances that would affect their
ownership.
Further, we have relied upon the legal opinion provided by the PRC legal advisers, namely Jia Yuan
Law Office (北京市嘉源律師事務所) (the “PRC Legal Opinion”), to the Company on the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, on the nature of leasehold interests in the property situated in the PRC. Its
material content has been summarized in the valuation certificate attached herewith.
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VALUATION METHODOLOGY
The Properties have been valued by the comparison method where comparison was based on price
information of comparable properties. Comparable properties of similar size, character and location have
been analysed and carefully selected of each property in order to arrive at a fair comparison of capital
values.
The Groups’ interests in those Properties rented by it have no commercial value due either to the
short-term nature of the leases or the prohibition against assignment or sub-letting or otherwise due to the
lack of substantial profit rents.
ASSUMPTIONS
Our valuation has been made on the assumption that the owner sells their interests in the Properties
on the market without the benefit of deferred terms contracts, leaseback, joint ventures, management
agreements or any similar arrangement which would serve to affect the value of the their property
interests.
For those properties which are held by the owners by means of long term Land Use Rights granted
by the PRC Government, we have assumed that the owners have free and uninterrupted rights to use the
Properties for the whole of the respective unexpired terms of the land use rights.
Unless stated as otherwise, we have assumed that the owners of the Properties have the right to sell,
mortgage, charge or otherwise dispose of the Properties to any person without payment of any additional
premium or substantial fee to government authorities.
Other special assumptions for our valuation (if any) would be stated out in the footnotes of the
valuation certificate attached herewith.
LIMITING CONDITIONS
No allowance has been made in our report for any charges, mortgages or amounts owing on
the Properties valued nor for any expenses or taxation. 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.
We have relied to a very considerable extent on the information given by the Group and have
accepted advice given to us on such matters as tenure, planning approvals, statutory notices, easements,
particulars of occupancy, lettings, and all other relevant matters.
We have not carried out detailed site measurements to verify the correctness of the floor areas
in respect of the Properties but have assumed that the floor areas shown on the legal documents handed
to us are correct. All documents and contracts have been used as reference only and all dimensions,
measurements and areas are approximations.
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The Properties were last inspected on between 17 January 2013 and 26 February 2013 by Mr.
Tse Wai Leung, who is a member of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and a member of the Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors. However, no structural survey has been made for them. In the course
of our inspection, we did not note any apparent defects. We are not, however, able to report whether the
buildings and structures inspected by us are free of rot, infestation or any structural defect. No test was
carried out on any of the building services and equipment.
We have had no reason to doubt the truth and accuracy of the information provided to us by the
Group. We have also sought confirmation from the Group that no material factors have been omitted from
the information supplied. We consider that we have been provided with sufficient information to reach an
informed view, and we have no reason to suspect that any material information has been withheld.
In valuing the Properties, we have complied with all the requirements contained in Chapter 5 and
Practice Note 12 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited and the HKIS Valuation Standards (2012 Edition) published by The Hong Kong Institute of
Surveyors.
All monetary sums stated in this report are in Renminbi (RMB).
Our summary of valuation and valuation certificate are attached herewith.
Yours faithfully,
for and on behalf of
Asset Appraisal Limited
Tse Wai LeungMFin BSc MRICS MHKIS RPS(GP)
Director
Tse Wai Leung is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, a member of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, a Registered Professional Surveyor in General Practice and a qualified real estate appraiser in the PRC.. He is on the list of Property Valuers for Undertaking Valuations for Incorporation or Reference in Listing Particulars and Circulars and Valuations in Connection with Takeovers and Mergers of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, Registered Business Valuer under the Hong Kong Business Valuation Forum and has over 10 years’ experience in valuation of properties in Hong Kong, in Macau and in the PRC.
5.06(1)(o)
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SUMMARY OF VALUATION
Property interest Market Value attributable in existing Interest to the state as at Attributable Company as at 31 May to the 31 MayProperty 2013 Company 2013 RMB (%) RMB
Group I – Properties held by the Group for self-occupation
1. Land and buildings located at 117,000,000 80% 93,600,000 No. 37 Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the PRC.
Group II – Properties rented by the Group
2. Factory complex and 66 living quarters No commercial 80% No commercial located at Nos. 12 and 13 value value Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the PRC.
3. Factory complex located at No commercial 60% No commercial Buzi Industrial Zone, value value Lilin Town, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the PRC.
4. Factory building located at No commercial 60% No commercial Industrial Zone, value value Lilin Town, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the PRC.
5. Room A1001, A1002, A1003, A1006 and No commercial 80% No commercial a room on Level 10 and Basement 1, value value Block A, TCL Industrial Research Building, No. 006 Gaoxin South First Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, the PRC.
6. Level 5, No commercial 80% No commercial Yinghuada Research and value value Development Building, No. 50 Jinye First Road, Gaozin District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, the PRC.
Grand total: 117,000,000 93,600,000
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Group I – Properties held by the Group for self-occupation
Property Description and tenure Particulars of occupancy
Market Valuein existingstate as at
31 May 2013RMB
1. Land and buildings located at No. 37 Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the PRC.
(廣東省惠州市仲愷高新區37號小區之土地及建築物)
The property comprises a parcel of industrial land with a site area of approximately 46,245 sq.m. on which four blocks of single to five-storey buildings are erected.
The buildings include a 5-storey (including 1 basement level) factory building, a single-storey warehouse, a single-storey ancillary building and a 5-storey composite building with a total gross floor area of approximately 77,911.59 sq.m.. The above buildings were completed in January 2013 and internal decoration works for the buildings are current underway.
The land use rights of the property have been granted for a term expiring on 8 September 2061 for industrial use.
The property is currently vacant.
117,000,000
(80% interest attributable to the Company
RMB93,600,000)
Notes:
1. Pursuant to a Land Use Right Grant Contract entered into between the Huizhou Land Resources Administration Zhongkai
High-tech Industry Development Zone Bureau (as the Grantor) and TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (TCL通力電子(惠州)有限公司, as the Grantee), a 80%-owned subsidiary of the Company on 8 September 2011, the land parcel of the property (Lot No. 0140010837) with a land area of 46,245 sq.m. were granted by the Grantor to the Grantee for a land use right term of 50 years for industrial uses at a land premium of RMB13,260,000 which has been settled in full.
2. As revealed by a State-owned Land Use Right Certificate (Ref: Hui Fu Guo Yong (2011) Di No. 13021450145 (惠府國用(2011)第13021450145號)) dated 25 October 2011, the land use rights of the property with an area of 46,245 sq.m. are held by TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (TCL通力電子(惠州)有限公司), a 80%-owned subsidiary of the Company, for a term expiring on 8 September 2061 for industrial use.
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3. As revealed by a Construction Land Use Planning Permit (建設用地規劃許可證) (Ref: Di Zi Di No. 441302(2011)60055 (地字第441302(2011)60055號)) issued by the Huizhou City Housing, Urban Planning and Construction Bureau (惠州市住房和城鄉規劃建設局) on 6 December 2011, the planned land use of the property is industrial.
4. As revealed by a Planning Permit of Construction Work (建設工程規劃許可證) (Ref: Jian Zi Di No. 441302(2012)60014 (建字第441302(2012)60014號)) issued by the Huizhou City Housing, Urban Planning and Construction Bureau on 31 March 2012, the development of the 5-storey (including 1 basement level) factory building of the property with a gross floor area of approximately 56,955.53 sq.m. has been approved.
5. As revealed by a another Planning Permit of Construction Work (建設工程規劃許可證) (Ref: Jian Zi Di No. 441302(2012)60078 (建 字 第441302(2012)60078號) ) issued by the Huizhou City Housing, Urban Planning and Construction Bureau on 31 March 2012, the development of the single-storey warehouse of the property with a gross floor area of approximately 51.48 sq.m. has been approved.
6. As revealed by another Planning Permit of Construction Work (建 設 工 程 規 劃 許 可 證) (Ref: Jian Zi Di No. 441302(2012)60015 (建 字 第441302(2012)60015號) ) issued by the Huizhou City Housing, Urban Planning and Construction Bureau on 24 December 2012, the development of the single-storey ancillary building of the property with a gross floor area of approximately 821.67 sq.m. has been approved.
7. As revealed by another Planning Permit of Construction Work (建 設 工 程 規 劃 許 可 證) (Ref: Jian Zi Di No. 441302(2012)60013 (建 字 第441302(2012)60013號) ) issued by the Huizhou City Housing, Urban Planning and Construction Bureau on 31 March 2012, the development of the 5-storey composite building of the property with a gross floor area of approximately 20,082.91 sq.m. has been approved.
8. As revealed by a Construction Works Commencement Permits (建築工程施工許可證) (Ref: 441305201208173201) issued by the Huizhou City Housing, Urban Planning and Construction Bureau on 17 August 2012, the carrying out of construction work for the subject buildings with a total gross floor area of approximately 77,911.59 sq.m. has been approved.
9. We have been provided with a legal opinion regarding the property interest by the Company’s PRC legal advisers, which contains, inter alia, the following:
i. TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. is the sole legal owner of the land use rights of the property and has the rights to occupy, use, transfer, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose the land use rights of the property by other legal means throughout the valid term stipulated in the State-owned Land Use Right Certificate;
ii. As confirmed by the Group and upon verification by the PRC Lawyer, the land use rights of the property are free from any seizure, mortgage, encumbrances or third party restrictions;
iii. TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. has obtained the Construction Land Use Planning Permit, Planning Permit of Construction Work and Construction Works Commencement Permits for the construction of the property;
iv. The Urban Development Section of the Planning and Development Bureau of Huizhou Zhongkai High Technoly
Industry Development Zone (惠州仲愷高新技術產業開發區規劃建設局城鄉建設科) issued a written confirmation to certify that TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. holds the building ownership rights of the 5-storey (including 1 basement level) factory building of the property with a gross floor area of 56,955.53 sq.m.; and
v. As at the date of the PRC Legal Opinion, TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. has obtained all necessary consents, approvals and certificates in accordance with relevant laws and regulations for the development of the property. As verified by the PRC Legal Adviser, none of the consents, approvals and certificates was revoked, modified, cancelled or repealed as at the date of the PRC Legal Opinion, As such, TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. has the rights to legally occupy the property. There shall be no foreseeable and material legal impediment for TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd.’s obtaining building ownership certificate for the property. Upon obtaining the building ownership certificate for the property, TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. shall legally secure the ownership rights of the property and has the rights to exclusively occupy, use, demise, transfer, lease, mortgage or other dispose of the property.
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Group II – Properties rented by the Group
Property Description and tenure Particulars of occupancy
Market Value in existing state as at
31 May 2013 RMB
2. Factory complex and 66 living quarters located at Nos. 12 and 13 Zhongkai High-tech
Zone, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, the PRC.
(廣東省惠州市仲愷高新區12及13號小區之廠房大樓及66個宿舍單位)
The property comprises various units within 8 blocks of single to six-storey factory/warehouse buildings and 66 living quarters completed in the 1990’s.
As advised by the Company, and based on our enquiry and the lease agreement, total gross floor area of the factory and living quarters are approximately 64,497.62 sq.m. and 2,640 sq.m. respectively.
The property is held by the Group under two tenancy agreements for a term commencing on 1 January 2013 and expiring on 31 December 2013 at a total monthly rent of RMB637,807.39 exclusive of management fees, water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
The property is occupied by the Group for factory, office, warehouse and dormitory purposes.
No commercial value
Notes:
1. Pursuant to a tenancy agreement provided by the Company, TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (TCL通力電子(惠州)有限公司), a 80%-owned subsidiary of the Company, rented the property with a gross floor area of approximately 52,488.48 sq.m. and 66 living quarters from TCL Real Estate (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (惠州TCL房地產開發有限公司), for a lease term commencing on 1 January 2013 and expiring on 31 December 2013 at a monthly rent of RMB523,720.56 exclusive of management fees, water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
2. Pursuant to another tenancy agreement provided by the Company, Huizhou TCL Audio Video Electronics Co. Ltd.(惠州TCL音視頻電子有限公司), a 80%-owned subsidiary of the Company, rented the property with a gross floor area of approximately 12,009.14 square metres from TCL Real Estate (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (惠州TCL房地產開發有限公司)for a term commencing on 1 January 2013 and expiring on 31 December 2013 at a monthly rent of RMB114,086.83 exclusive of management fees, water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
3. We have been provided with a legal opinion regarding the property interest by the Company’s PRC legal advisers, which contains, inter alia, the following:
i. The lessor is unable to provide the relevant building ownership certificate to prove his legal title to the property. If there is a dispute over the ownership of the aforesaid property, it would affect the use of the property. According to terms of the tenancy agreement, the lessor must have the legal rights in order to lease out the property. The lessor is liable to compensate for the loss to the Group in case of the tenancy agreement of the leased property is void;
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Property Description and tenure Particulars of occupancy
Market Value in existing state as at
31 May 2013 RMB
3. Factory complex located at
Buzi Industrial Zone,Lilin Town,Huizhou City,Guangdong Province,the PRC.
(廣東省惠州市瀝林鎮埔仔工業區之廠房)
The property comprises a 3 blocks of 2 to 4-storey factory building and an ancillary building completed in about 2011.
The total gross floor area of the property is approximately 25,108 sq.m..
The property is held by the Group under a tenancy for a term commencing on 1 December 2012 and expiring on 30 November 2017 at a tax exclusive monthly rent of RMB251,080 (or a tax inclusive monthly rent of RMB301,296) exclusive of water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings. It is subject to rent review after the third anniversary of the lease term.
The property is occupied by the Group for factory and warehouse purposes.
No commercial value
Notes:
1. Pursuant to a tenancy agreement provided by the Company, Guangdong Regency Optics-Electron Corp. (廣東瑞捷光電股份有限公司), a 60%-owned subsidiary of the Company, rented the property with a gross floor area of approximately 25,108 sq.m. from Huizhou Dongmeng Real Estate Property Co., Ltd. (惠州市東盟房產置業有限公司), an Independent Third Party, for a lease term commencing on 1 December 2012 and expiring on 30 November 2017 at a monthly rent of RMB251,080 (or a tax inclusive monthly rent of RMB301,296) exclusive of water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings. It is subject to rent review after the third anniversary of the lease term.
2. We have been provided with a legal opinion regarding the property interest by the Company’s PRC legal advisers, which contains, inter alia, the following:
i. Huizhou Dongmeng Real Estate Property Co., Ltd. has obtained the Building Ownership Certificate of the property and has the right to lease the property;
ii. Guangdong Regency Optics-Electron Corp. has the rights to occupy and use the property and its legal rights under the tenancy agreement are protected by law; and
iii. As confirmed by the Group, the tenancy agreement has not been registered but this will not impair the lessee’s interests under the tenancy agreement.
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Property Description and tenure Particulars of occupancy
Market Value in existing state as at
31 May 2013 RMB
4. Factory building located at
Industrial Zone,Lilin Town,Huizhou City,Guangdong Province,the PRC.
(廣東省惠州市瀝林鎮工業區之廠房大樓)
The property comprises a 3-storey factory building completed in about 2004.
The total gross floor area of the property is approximately 15,678 sq.m..
The property is held by the Group under a tenancy for a term commencing on 1 September 2010 and expiring on 31 August 2013 at a monthly rent of RMB66,390 exclusive of water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
The property is occupied by the Group for factory and warehouse purposes.
No commercial value
Notes:
1. Pursuant to a tenancy agreement dated 12 July 2010, Guangdong Regency Plastic Co., Ltd. (廣東瑞捷塑膠有限公司)the predecessor of Guangdong Regency Optics-Electron Corp., a 60%-owned subsidiary of the Company, rented the property
with total gross floor area of approximately 15,678 sq.m. from Dingcun Villagers’ Group (定村村民小組), an Independent Third Party, for a lease term commencing on 1 September 2010 and expiring on 31 August 2013 at a monthly rent of RMB66,390 exclusive of water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
2. We have been provided with a legal opinion regarding the property interest by the Company’s PRC legal advisers, which contains, inter alia, the following:
i. As confirmed by the Company, the land use rights of the property are collective-owned;
ii. Pursuant to the regulation of Guangdong Collective-owned land use rights Management Method(廣東省集體建設用地使用權流轉管理辦法), consensus from two-third or above of the members of the Economic Group Organization(集體經濟組織成員)or the representatives of villagers is required for leasing the property. The aforesaid tenancy agreement of the leased property would be void if the lessor violated the aforesaid regulation;
iii. As confirmed by the PRC legal advisers, Dingcun Villagers’ Group has provided the relevant document to prove that the lessor has obtained the consensus from the members of the Economic Group Organization or the representatives of villagers.
iv. Guangdong Regency Optics-Election Corp. has the rights to occupy and use the property and its legal rights under the tenancy agreement are protected by law; and
v. As confirmed by the Group, the tenancy agreement has not been registered but his will not impair the lessee’s interests under the tenancy agreement.
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Property Description and tenure Particulars of occupancy
Market Value in existing state as at
31 May 2013 RMB
5. Room A1001, A1002, A1003, A1006and a room onLevel 10 andBasement 1,Block A,TCL IndustrialResearch Building,No. 006 GaoxinSouth First Road,Nanshan District,Shenzhen City,Guangdong Province,the PRC.
(廣東省南山區高新南一道006號TCL工業研究院大廈A座10樓A1001房、A1002房、A1003房、A1006房、北面靠西側房及地下負一層實驗室)
The property comprises 3 workshop units and a laboratory within a 19-storey (plus 1 basement level) industrial building completed in about 2005.
The total gross floor area of the property is approximately 3,666.88 sq.m..
The property is held by the Group under 3 tenancy agreements with total monthly rent of RMB298,524 exclusive of management fee, water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings expiring on 31 December 2013.
The property is occupied by the Group for ancillary offices and industrial purposes.
No commercial value
Notes:
1. Pursuant to a tenancy agreement dated 27 November 2012, Shenzhen Tongli Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. (深圳市通力科技開發有限公司), a 80%-owned subsidiary of the Company, rented Room A1002, A1006 and a room on Level 10 and Basement 1 with a total gross floor area of approximately 2,922.76 sq.m. from TCL Industrial Research Institute Co., Ltd. (深圳TCL工業研究院有限公司), for a lease term commencing on 1 January 2013 and expiring on 31 December 2013 at a monthly rent of RMB237,506 exclusive of management fee, water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
2. Pursuant to a tenancy agreement dated 28 June 2013, Shenzhen Tongli Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. (深圳市通力科技開發有限公司), a 80%-owned subsidiary of the Company, rented Unit A1003 with a total gross floor area of approximately 481 sq.m. from TCL Industrial Research Institute Co.,Ltd. (深圳TCL工業研究院有限公司)for a lease term commencing on 3 June 2013 and expiring on 31 December 2013 at a monthly rent of RMB39,442 exclusive of management fee, water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
3. Pursuant to a tenancy agreement dated 28 June 2013, Shenzhen Tongli Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. (深圳市通力科技開發有限公司), a 80%-owned subsidiary of the Company, rented Unit A1001 with a total gross floor area of approximately 263.12 sq.m. from TCL Industrial Research Institute Co.,Ltd. (深圳TCL工業研究院有限公司)for a lease term commencing on 2 May 2013 and expiring on 31 December 2013 at a monthly rent of RMB21,576 exclusive of management fee, water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
4. We have been provided with a legal opinion regarding the property interest by the Company’s PRC legal advisers, which contains, inter alia, the following:
i. TCL Industrial Research Institute Co., Ltd. (深圳TCL工業研究院有限公司) has obtained the Building Ownership Certificate of the property and has the right to lease the property;
ii. Shenzhen Tongli Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. has the rights to occupy and use the property and its legal rights under the tenancy agreement are protected by law; and
iii. As confirmed by the Group, the tenancy agreements have not been registered but this will not impair the lessee’s interests under the tenancy agreement.
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Property Description and tenure Particulars of occupancy
Market Value in existing state as at
31 May 2013 RMB
6. Level 5,Yinghuada ResearchandDevelopment Building,No. 50 Jinye First Road,Gaozin District,Xi’an City,Shaanxi Province,the PRC.
(陝西省西安市高新區錦業一路50號英華達研發樓五層)
The property comprises the all office units on Level 5 within a 7-storey (plus 1 basement level) office building completed in 2009.
The gross floor area of the property is approximately 1,686.13 sq.m..
The property is held by the Group under a tenancy for a term commencing on 15 November 2011 and expiring on 14 November 2014 at a monthly rent of RMB84,306.5 exclusive of water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
The property is occupied by the Group as offices.
No commercial value
Notes:
1. Pursuant to a tenancy agreement dated 11 November 2011, TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (TCL通力電子(惠州)有限公司), a 80%-owned subsidiary of the Company, rented the property with a gross floor area of approximately 1,686.13 sq.m. from Yinghuada (Xi’an) Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (英華達(西安)通信科技有限公司), an Independent Third Party, for a lease term commencing on 15 November 2011 and expiring on 14 November 2014 at a monthly rent of RMB84,306.5 exclusive of water charges, electricity charges and other outgoings.
2. We have been provided with a legal opinion regarding the property interest by the Company’s PRC legal advisers, which contains, inter alia, the following:
i. Yinghuada (Xi’an) Communication Technology Co., Ltd. has obtained the Building Ownership Certificate of the property and has right to lease the property;
ii. TCL Technology Electronics (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. has the right to occupy and use the property and its legal rights under the tenancy agreement are protected by law; and
iii. As confirmed by the Group, the tenancy agreement has not been registered but this will not impair the lessee’s interests under the tenancy agreement.
5.06(1)(r)
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APPENDIX IV SUMMARY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF OURCOMPANY AND CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW
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Set out below is a summary of certain provisions of the memorandum of association and the
Articles of our Company and of certain aspects of Cayman Islands company law.
SUMMARY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMPANY
1. Memorandum of Association
The Memorandum of Association of the Company was adopted on 12 July 2013 and states, inter
alia, that the liability of the members of the Company is limited, that the objects for which the Company
is established are unrestricted and the Company shall have full power and authority to carry out any object
not prohibited by the Companies Law or any other law of the Cayman Islands.
The Memorandum of Association is available for inspection at the address specified in Appendix
VI in the section headed “Documents Available for Inspection”.
2. Articles of Association
The Articles of Association of the Company were adopted on 12 July 2013 and include provisions
to the following effect:
2.1 Classes of Shares
The share capital of the Company consists of ordinary shares. The capital of the Company at the
date of adoption of the Articles is HK$500,000,000 divided into 500,000,000 shares of HK$1.00 each.
2.2 Directors
(a) Power to issue and allot Shares
Subject to the provisions of the Companies Law and the Memorandum and Articles of
Association, the unissued shares in the Company (whether forming part of its original or any
increased capital) shall be at the disposal of the Directors, who may offer, allot, grant options over
or otherwise dispose of them to such persons, at such times and for such consideration, and upon
such terms, as the Directors shall determine.
Subject to the provisions of the Articles of Association and to any direction that may be
given by the Company in general meeting and without prejudice to any special rights conferred on
the holders of any existing shares or attaching to any class of shares, any share may be issued with
or have attached thereto such preferred, deferred, qualified or other special rights or restrictions,
whether in regard to dividend, voting, return of capital or otherwise, and to such persons at such
times and for such consideration as the Directors may determine. Subject to the Companies Law
and to any special rights conferred on any shareholders or attaching to any class of shares, any
share may, with the sanction of a special resolution, be issued on terms that it is, or at the option of
the Company or the holder thereof, liable to be redeemed.
LR 19.08(3)LR 19.10(2)
App 3r.9
App 3r.6(1)
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(b) Power to dispose of the assets of the Company or any subsidiary
The management of the business of the Company shall be vested in the Directors who, in
addition to the powers and authorities by the Articles of Association expressly conferred upon
them, may exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done
or approved by the Company and are not by the Articles of Association or the Companies Law
expressly directed or required to be exercised or done by the Company in general meeting, but
subject nevertheless to the provisions of the Companies Law and of the Articles of Association and
to any regulation from time to time made by the Company in general meeting not being inconsistent
with such provisions or the Articles of Association, provided that no regulation so made shall
invalidate any prior act of the Directors which would have been valid if such regulation had not
been made.
(c) Compensation or payment for loss of office
Payment to any Director or past Director of any sum by way of compensation for loss of
office or as consideration for or in connection with his retirement from office (not being a payment
to which the Director is contractually entitled) must first be approved by the Company in general
meeting.
(d) Loans to Directors
There are provisions in the Articles of Association prohibiting the making of loans to
Directors or their respective associates which are equivalent to the restrictions imposed by the
Companies Ordinance.
(e) Financial assistance to purchase Shares
Subject to all applicable laws, the Company may give financial assistance to Directors
and employees of the Company, its subsidiaries or any holding company or any subsidiary of
such holding company in order that they may buy shares in the Company or any such subsidiary
or holding company. Further, subject to all applicable laws, the Company may give financial
assistance to a trustee for the acquisition of shares in the Company or shares in any such subsidiary
or holding company to be held for the benefit of employees of the Company, its subsidiaries,
any holding company of the Company or any subsidiary of any such holding company (including
salaried Directors).
(f) Disclosure of interest in contracts with the Company or any of its subsidiaries
No Director or proposed Director shall be disqualified by his office from contracting with
the Company either as vendor, purchaser or otherwise nor shall any such contract or any contract or
arrangement entered into by or on behalf of the Company with any person, company or partnership
of or in which any Director shall be a member or otherwise interested be capable on that account
of being avoided, nor shall any Director so contracting or being any member or so interested be
liable to account to the Company for any profit so realised by any such contract or arrangement by
App 13Br.5(4)
App 13Br.5(2)
App 13Br.5(3)
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reason only of such Director holding that office or the fiduciary relationship thereby established,
provided that such Director shall, if his interest in such contract or arrangement is material, declare
the nature of his interest at the earliest meeting of the board of Directors at which it is practicable
for him to do so, either specifically or by way of a general notice stating that, by reason of the facts
specified in the notice, he is to be regarded as interested in any contracts of a specified description
which may be made by the Company.
A Director shall not be entitled to vote on (nor shall be counted in the quorum in relation to)
any resolution of the Directors in respect of any contract or arrangement or any other proposal in
which the Director or any of his associates has any material interest, and if he shall do so his vote
shall not be counted (nor is he to be counted in the quorum for the resolution), but this prohibition
shall not apply to any of the following matters, namely:
(i) the giving to such Director or any of his associates of any security or indemnity in
respect of money lent or obligations incurred or undertaken by him or any of them at
the request of or for the benefit of the Company or any of its subsidiaries;
(ii) the giving of any security or indemnity to a third party in respect of a debt or
obligation of the Company or any of its subsidiaries for which the Director or any of
his associates has himself/themselves assumed responsibility in whole or in part and
whether alone or jointly under a guarantee or indemnity or by the giving of security;
(iii) any proposal concerning an offer of shares, debentures or other securities of or by the
Company or any other company which the Company may promote or be interested in
for subscription or purchase where the Director or any of his associates is/are or is/are
to be interested as a participant in the underwriting or sub-underwriting of the offer;
(iv) any proposal or arrangement concerning the benefit of employees of the Company or
any of its subsidiaries including:
(A) the adoption, modification or operation of any employees’ share scheme or any
share incentive scheme or share option scheme under which the Director or any
of his associates may benefit; or
(B) the adoption, modification or operation of a pension or provident fund or
retirement, death or disability benefits scheme which relates both to Directors,
their associates and employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries and
does not provide in respect of any Director or any of his associates, as such any
privilege or advantage not generally accorded to the class of persons to which
such scheme or fund relates; and
(v) any contract or arrangement in which the Director or any of his associates is/are
interested in the same manner as other holders of shares or debentures or other
securities of the Company by virtue only of his/their interest in shares or debentures or
other securities of the Company.
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(g) Remuneration
The Directors shall be entitled to receive by way of remuneration for their services such sum
as shall from time to time be determined by the Directors, or the Company in general meeting, as
the case may be, such sum (unless otherwise directed by the resolution by which it is determined)
to be divided amongst the Directors in such proportions and in such manner as they may agree,
or failing agreement, equally, except that in such event any Director holding office for less than
the whole of the relevant period in respect of which the remuneration is paid shall only rank in
such division in proportion to the time during such period for which he has held office. Such
remuneration shall be in addition to any other remuneration to which a Director who holds any
salaried employment or office in the Company may be entitled by reason of such employment or
office.
The Directors shall also be entitled to be paid all expenses, including travel expenses,
reasonably incurred by them in or in connection with the performance of their duties as Directors
including their expenses of travelling to and from board meetings, committee meetings or general
meetings or otherwise incurred whilst engaged on the business of the Company or in the discharge
of their duties as Directors.
The Directors may grant special remuneration to any Director who shall perform any special
or extra services at the request of the Company. Such special remuneration may be made payable to
such Director in addition to or in substitution for his ordinary remuneration as a Director, and may
be made payable by way of salary, commission or participation in profits or otherwise as may be
agreed.
The remuneration of an executive Director or a Director appointed to any other office in the
management of the Company shall from time to time be fixed by the Directors and may be by way
of salary, commission or participation in profits or otherwise or by all or any of those modes and
with such other benefits (including share option and/or pension and/or gratuity and/or other benefits
on retirement) and allowances as the Directors may from time to time decide. Such remuneration
shall be in addition to such remuneration as the recipient may be entitled to receive as a Director.
(h) Retirement, appointment and removal
The Directors shall have power at any time and from time to time to appoint any person to be
a Director, either to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the existing Directors. Any Director
so appointed shall hold office only until the next general meeting of the Company and shall then be
eligible for re-election at that meeting.
The Company may by ordinary resolution remove any Director (including a Managing
Director or other executive Director) before the expiration of his period of office notwithstanding
anything in the Articles of Association or in any agreement between the Company and such
Director (but without prejudice to any claim for compensation or damages payable to him in respect
of the termination of his appointment as Director or of any other appointment of office as a result
of the termination of this appointment as Director). The Company may by ordinary resolution
A1A 7(2)3rd Sch 5
App 3r.4(2)
App 3r.4(3)App 13Br.5(1)
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appoint another person in his place. Any Director so appointed shall hold office during such time
only as the Director in whose place he is appointed would have held the same if he had not been
removed. The Company may also by ordinary resolution elect any person to be a Director, either
to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the existing Directors. Any Director so appointed shall
hold office only until the next following general meeting of the Company and shall then be eligible
for re-election but shall not be taken into account in determining the Directors who are to retire
by rotation at such meeting. No person shall, unless recommended by the Directors, be eligible
for election to the office of Director at any general meeting unless, during the period, which shall
be at least seven days, commencing no earlier than the day after the despatch of the notice of the
meeting appointed for such election and ending no later than seven days prior to the date of such
meeting, there has been given to the Secretary of the Company notice in writing by a member of the
Company (not being the person to be proposed) entitled to attend and vote at the meeting for which
such notice is given of his intention to propose such person for election and also notice in writing
signed by the person to be proposed of his willingness to be elected.
There is no shareholding qualification for Directors nor is there any specified age limit for
Directors.
The office of a Director shall be vacated:
(i) if he resigns his office by notice in writing to the Company at its registered office or
its principal office in Hong Kong;
(ii) if an order is made by any competent court or official on the grounds that he is or may
be suffering from mental disorder or is otherwise incapable of managing his affairs
and the Directors resolve that his office be vacated;
(iii) if, without leave, he is absent from meetings of the Directors (unless an alternate
Director appointed by him attends) for 12 consecutive months, and the Directors
resolve that his office be vacated;
(iv) if he becomes bankrupt or has a receiving order made against him or suspends
payment or compounds with his creditors generally;
(v) if he ceases to be or is prohibited from being a Director by law or by virtue of any
provision in the Articles of Association;
(vi) if he is removed from office by notice in writing served upon him signed by not less
than three-fourths in number (or, if that is not a round number, the nearest lower round
number) of the Directors (including himself) for the time being then in office; or
(vii) if he shall be removed from office by an ordinary resolution of the members of the
Company under the Articles of Association.
App 3r.4(4)
App 3r.4(5)
A1A 7(4)A1A 7(5)
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At every annual general meeting of the Company one-third of the Directors for the time
being, or, if their number is not three or a multiple of three, then the number nearest to, but not less
than, one-third, shall retire from office by rotation, provided that every Director (including those
appointed for a specific term) shall be subject to retirement by rotation at least once every three
years. A retiring Director shall retain office until the close of the meeting at which he retires and
shall be eligible for re-election thereat. The Company at any annual general meeting at which any
Directors retire may fill the vacated office by electing a like number of persons to be Directors.
(i) Borrowing powers
The Directors may from time to time at their discretion exercise all the powers of the
Company to raise or borrow or to secure the payment of any sum or sums of money for the
purposes of the Company and to mortgage or charge its undertaking, property and assets (present
and future) and uncalled capital or any part thereof.
(j) Proceedings of the Board
The Directors may meet together for the despatch of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate
their meetings and proceedings as they think fit in any part of the world. Questions arising at any
meeting shall be determined by a majority of votes. In the case of an equality of votes, the chairman
of the meeting shall have a second or casting vote.
2.3 Alteration to constitutional documents
No alteration or amendment to the Memorandum or Articles of Association may be made except by
special resolution.
2.4 Variation of rights of existing shares or classes of shares
If at any time the share capital of the Company is divided into different classes of shares, all or any
of the rights attached to any class of shares for the time being issued (unless otherwise provided for in the
terms of issue of the shares of that class) may, subject to the provisions of the Companies Law, be varied
or abrogated either with the consent in writing of the holders of not less than three-fourths in nominal
value of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of a special resolution passed at a separate
meeting of the holders of the shares of that class. To every such separate meeting all the provisions of the
Articles of Association relating to general meetings shall mutatis mutandis apply, but so that the quorum
for the purposes of any such separate meeting and of any adjournment thereof shall be a person or persons
together holding (or representing by proxy or duly authorised representative) at the date of the relevant
meeting not less than one-third in nominal value of the issued shares of that class.
The special rights conferred upon the holders of shares of any class shall not, unless otherwise
expressly provided in the rights attaching to or the terms of issue of such shares, be deemed to be varied
by the creation or issue of further shares ranking pari passu therewith.
A1A 7(3)3rd Sch 22
App 13Br.1
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2.5 Alteration of capital
The Company in general meeting may, from time to time, whether or not all the shares for the time
being authorised shall have been issued and whether or not all the shares for the time being issued shall
have been fully paid up, by ordinary resolution, increase its share capital by the creation of new shares,
such new capital to be of such amount and to be divided into shares of such respective amounts as the
resolution shall prescribe.
The Company may from time to time by ordinary resolution:
(a) consolidate and divide all or any of its share capital into shares of a larger amount than its
existing shares. On any consolidation of fully paid shares and division into shares of larger
amount, the Directors may settle any difficulty which may arise as they think expedient and
in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) may as between the
holders of shares to be consolidated determine which particular shares are to be consolidated
into each consolidated share, and if it shall happen that any person shall become entitled
to fractions of a consolidated share or shares, such fractions may be sold by some person
appointed by the Directors for that purpose and the person so appointed may transfer
the shares so sold to the purchaser thereof and the validity of such transfer shall not be
questioned, and so that the net proceeds of such sale (after deduction of the expenses of
such sale) may either be distributed among the persons who would otherwise be entitled to a
fraction or fractions of a consolidated share or shares rateably in accordance with their rights
and interests or may be paid to the Company for the Company’s benefit;
(b) cancel any shares which at the date of the passing of the resolution have not been taken or
agreed to be taken by any person, and diminish the amount of its share capital by the amount
of the shares so cancelled subject to the provisions of the Companies Law; and
(c) sub-divide its shares or any of them into shares of smaller amount than is fixed by the
Memorandum of Association, subject nevertheless to the provisions of the Companies Law,
and so that the resolution whereby any share is sub-divided may determine that, as between
the holders of the shares resulting from such sub-division, one or more of the shares may
have any such preferred or other special rights, over, or may have such deferred rights or be
subject to any such restrictions as compared with the others as the Company has power to
attach to unissued or new shares.
The Company may by special resolution reduce its share capital or any capital redemption
reserve in any manner authorised and subject to any conditions prescribed by the Companies Law.
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2.6 Special resolution – majority required
A “special resolution” is defined in the Articles of Association to have the meaning ascribed thereto
in the Companies Law, for which purpose, the requisite majority shall be not less than three-fourths of
the votes of such members of the Company as, being entitled to do so, vote in person or, in the case of
corporations, by their duly authorised representatives or, where proxies are allowed, by proxy at a general
meeting of which notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution has been
duly given and includes a special resolution approved in writing by all of the members of the Company
entitled to vote at a general meeting of the Company in one or more instruments each signed by one or
more of such members, and the effective date of the special resolution so adopted shall be the date on
which the instrument or the last of such instruments (if more than one) is executed.
In contrast, an “ordinary resolution” is defined in the Articles of Association to mean a resolution
passed by a simple majority of the votes of such members of the Company as, being entitled to do so, vote
in person or, in the case of corporations, by their duly authorised representatives or, where proxies are
allowed, by proxy at a general meeting held in accordance with the Articles of Association and includes
an ordinary resolution approved in writing by all the members of the Company aforesaid.
2.7 Voting rights
Subject to any special rights, privileges or restrictions as to voting for the time being attached to
any class or classes of shares, at any general meeting on a poll every member present in person (or, in the
case of a member being a corporation, by its duly authorised representative) or by proxy shall have one
vote for each share registered in his name in the register of members of the Company.
Where any member is, under the Listing Rules, required to abstain from voting on any particular
resolution or restricted to voting only for or only against any particular resolution, any votes cast by or on
behalf of such member in contravention of such requirement or restriction shall not be counted.
In the case of joint registered holders of any share, any one of such persons may vote at any
meeting, either personally or by proxy, in respect of such share as if he were solely entitled thereto; but if
more than one of such joint holders be present at any meeting personally or by proxy, that one of the said
persons so present being the most or, as the case may be, the more senior shall alone be entitled to vote in
respect of the relevant joint holding and, for this purpose, seniority shall be determined by reference to the
order in which the names of the joint holders stand on the register in respect of the relevant joint holding.
A member of the Company in respect of whom an order has been made by any competent court or
official on the grounds that he is or may be suffering from mental disorder or is otherwise incapable of
managing his affairs may vote by any person authorised in such circumstances to do so and such person
may vote by proxy.
Save as expressly provided in the Articles of Association or as otherwise determined by the
Directors, no person other than a member of the Company duly registered and who shall have paid all
sums for the time being due from him payable to the Company in respect of his shares shall be entitled to
be present or to vote (save as proxy for another member of the Company), or to be reckoned in a quorum,
either personally or by proxy at any general meeting.
App 13Br.1
A1A 25(1)
App 3r.14
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At any general meeting a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall be decided by way of a
poll save that the chairman of the meeting may allow a resolution which relates purely to a procedural or
administrative matter as prescribed under the Listing Rules to be voted on by a show of hands.
If a recognised clearing house (or its nominee(s)) is a member of the Company it may authorise
such person or persons as it thinks fit to act as its proxy(ies) or representative(s) at any general meeting
of the Company or at any general meeting of any class of members of the Company provided that, if more
than one person is so authorised, the authorisation shall specify the number and class of shares in respect
of which each such person is so authorised. A person authorised pursuant to this provision shall be entitled
to exercise the same rights and powers on behalf of the recognised clearing house (or its nominee(s))
which he represents as that recognised clearing house (or its nominee(s)) could exercise as if it were an
individual member of the Company holding the number and class of shares specified in such authorisation,
including, where a show of hands is allowed, the right to vote individually on a show of hands.
2.8 Annual general meetings
The Company shall in each year hold a general meeting as its annual general meeting in addition
to any other general meeting in that year and shall specify the meeting as such in the notice calling it;
and not more than 15 months (or such longer period as the Stock Exchange may authorise) shall elapse
between the date of one annual general meeting of the Company and that of the next.
2.9 Accounts and audit
The Directors shall cause to be kept such books of account as are necessary to give a true and
fair view of the state of the Company’s affairs and to show and explain its transactions and otherwise in
accordance with the Companies Law.
The Directors shall from time to time determine whether, and to what extent, and at what times and
places and under what conditions or regulations, the accounts and books of the Company, or any of them,
shall be open to the inspection of members of the Company (other than officers of the Company) and
no such member shall have any right of inspecting any accounts or books or documents of the Company
except as conferred by the Companies Law or any other relevant law or regulation or as authorised by the
Directors or by the Company in general meeting.
The Directors shall, commencing with the first annual general meeting, cause to be prepared and
to be laid before the members of the Company at every annual general meeting a profit and loss account
for the period, in the case of the first account, since the incorporation of the Company and, in any other
case, since the preceding account, together with a balance sheet as at the date to which the profit and loss
account is made up and a Director’s report with respect to the profit or loss of the Company for the period
covered by the profit and loss account and the state of the Company’s affairs as at the end of such period,
an auditor’s report on such accounts and such other reports and accounts as may be required by law.
Copies of those documents to be laid before the members of the Company at an annual general meeting
shall not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting, be sent in the manner in which notices may
be served by the Company as provided in the Articles of Association to every member of the Company
and every holder of debentures of the Company provided that the Company shall not be required to send
App 13Br.6
App 13Br.3(3)r.4(2)
App 13Br.4(1)
App 13Br.3(3)
App 3r.5
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copies of those documents to any person of whose address the Company is not aware or to more than one
of the joint holders of any shares or debentures.
The Company shall at any annual general meeting appoint an auditor or auditors of the Company
who shall hold office until the next annual general meeting. The remuneration of the auditors shall be
fixed by the Company at the annual general meeting at which they are appointed provided that in respect
of any particular year the Company in general meeting may delegate the fixing of such remuneration to
the Directors.
2.10 Notice of meetings and business to be conducted thereat
An annual general meeting and any extraordinary general meeting called for the passing of a special
resolution shall be called by not less than 21 days’ notice in writing and any other extraordinary general
meeting shall be called by not less than 14 days’ notice in writing. The notice shall be inclusive of the day
on which it is served or deemed to be served and of the day for which it is given, and shall specify the
time, place and agenda of the meeting, particulars of the resolutions to be considered at the meeting and,
in the case of special business, the general nature of that business. The notice convening an annual general
meeting shall specify the meeting as such, and the notice convening a meeting to pass a special resolution
shall specify the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution. Notice of every general
meeting shall be given to the auditors and all members of the Company (other than those who, under the
provisions of the Articles of Association or the terms of issue of the shares they hold, are not entitled to
receive such notice from the Company).
Notwithstanding that a meeting of the Company is called by shorter notice than that mentioned
above, it shall be deemed to have been duly called if it is so agreed:
(a) in the case of a meeting called as an annual general meeting, by all members of the Company
entitled to attend and vote thereat or their proxies; and
(b) in the case of any other meeting, by a majority in number of the members having a right
to attend and vote at the meeting, being a majority together holding not less than 95% in
nominal value of the shares giving that right.
All business shall be deemed special that is transacted at an extraordinary general meeting and also
all business shall be deemed special that is transacted at an annual general meeting with the exception of
the following, which shall be deemed ordinary business:
(a) the declaration and sanctioning of dividends;
(b) the consideration and adoption of the accounts and balance sheets and the reports of the
Directors and the auditors and other documents required to be annexed to the balance sheet;
(c) the election of Directors in place of those retiring;
(d) the appointment of auditors;
App 13Br.3(1)
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(e) the fixing of, or the determining of the method of fixing of, the remuneration of the Directors
and of the auditors;
(f) the granting of any mandate or authority to the Directors to offer, allot, grant options over or
otherwise dispose of the unissued shares of the Company representing not more than 20% (or
such other percentage as may from time to time be specified in the Listing Rules) in nominal
value of its then existing issued share capital and the number of any securities repurchased
pursuant to sub-paragraph (g) below; and
(g) the granting of any mandate or authority to the Directors to repurchase securities of the
Company.
2.11 Transfer of shares
Transfers of shares may be effected by an instrument of transfer in the usual common form or in
such other form as the Directors may approve which is consistent with the standard form of transfer as
prescribed by the Stock Exchange.
The instrument of transfer shall be executed by or on behalf of the transferor and, unless the
Directors otherwise determine, the transferee, and the transferor shall be deemed to remain the holder of
the share until the name of the transferee is entered in the register of members of the Company in respect
thereof. All instruments of transfer shall be retained by the Company.
The Directors may refuse to register any transfer of any share which is not fully paid up or on
which the Company has a lien. The Directors may also decline to register any transfer of any shares
unless:
(a) the instrument of transfer is lodged with the Company accompanied by the certificate for
the shares to which it relates (which shall upon the registration of the transfer be cancelled)
and such other evidence as the Directors may reasonably require to show the right of the
transferor to make the transfer;
(b) the instrument of transfer is in respect of only one class of shares;
(c) the instrument of transfer is properly stamped (in circumstances where stamping is required);
(d) in the case of a transfer to joint holders, the number of joint holders to whom the share is to
be transferred does not exceed four;
(e) the shares concerned are free of any lien in favour of the Company; and
(f) a fee of such maximum as the Stock Exchange may from time to time determine to be
payable (or such lesser sum as the Directors may from time to time require) is paid to the
Company in respect thereof.
A1A 7(8)LR 8.13
App 3r.1(1)r.1(2)
App 3r.1(3)
App 3r.1(2)
App 3r.1(1)
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If the Directors refuse to register a transfer of any share they shall, within two months after the
date on which the transfer was lodged with the Company, send to each of the transferor and the transferee
notice of such refusal.
The registration of transfers may, on 14 days’ notice being given by advertisement published on the
Stock Exchange’s website, or, subject to the Listing Rules, by electronic communication in the manner
in which notices may be served by the Company by electronic means as provided in the Articles of
Association or by advertisement published in the newspapers, be suspended and the register of members
of the Company closed at such times for such periods as the Directors may from time to time determine,
provided that the registration of transfers shall not be suspended or the register closed for more than
30 days in any year (or such longer period as the members of the Company may by ordinary resolution
determine provided that such period shall not be extended beyond 60 days in any year).
2.12 Power of the Company to purchase its own shares
The Company is empowered by the Companies Law and the Articles of Association to purchase its
own shares subject to certain restrictions and the Directors may only exercise this power on behalf of the
Company subject to the authority of its members in general meeting as to the manner in which they do so
and to any applicable requirements imposed from time to time by the Stock Exchange and the Securities
and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. Shares which have been repurchased will be treated as cancelled
upon the repurchase.
2.13 Power of any subsidiary of the Company to own shares
There are no provisions in the Articles of Association relating to the ownership of shares by a
subsidiary.
2.14 Dividends and other methods of distribution
Subject to the Companies Law and Articles of Association, the Company in general meeting
may declare dividends in any currency but no dividends shall exceed the amount recommended by the
Directors. No dividend may be declared or paid other than out of profits and reserves of the Company
lawfully available for distribution, including share premium.
Unless and to the extent that the rights attached to any shares or the terms of issue thereof otherwise
provide, all dividends shall (as regards any shares not fully paid throughout the period in respect of which
the dividend is paid) be apportioned and paid pro rata according to the amounts paid up on the shares
during any portion or portions of the period in respect of which the dividend is paid. For these purposes no
amount paid up on a share in advance of calls shall be treated as paid up on the share.
The Directors may from time to time pay to the members of the Company such interim dividends
as appear to the Directors to be justified by the profits of the Company. The Directors may also pay half-
yearly or at other intervals to be selected by them at a fixed rate if they are of the opinion that the profits
available for distribution justify the payment.
App 3r.3(1)
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The Directors may retain any dividends or other moneys payable on or in respect of a share upon
which the Company has a lien, and may apply the same in or towards satisfaction of the debts, liabilities
or engagements in respect of which the lien exists. The Directors may also deduct from any dividend or
other moneys payable to any member of the Company all sums of money (if any) presently payable by him
to the Company on account of calls, instalments or otherwise.
No dividend shall carry interest against the Company.
Whenever the Directors or the Company in general meeting have resolved that a dividend be paid
or declared on the share capital of the Company, the Directors may further resolve: (a) that such dividend
be satisfied wholly or in part in the form of an allotment of shares credited as fully paid up on the basis
that the shares so allotted are to be of the same class as the class already held by the allottee, provided
that the members of the Company entitled thereto will be entitled to elect to receive such dividend (or
part thereof) in cash in lieu of such allotment; or (b) that the members of the Company entitled to such
dividend will be entitled to elect to receive an allotment of shares credited as fully paid up in lieu of
the whole or such part of the dividend as the Directors may think fit on the basis that the shares so
allotted are to be of the same class as the class already held by the allottee. The Company may upon the
recommendation of the Directors by ordinary resolution resolve in respect of any one particular dividend
of the Company that notwithstanding the foregoing a dividend may be satisfied wholly in the form of an
allotment of shares credited as fully paid without offering any right to members of the Company to elect to
receive such dividend in cash in lieu of such allotment.
Any dividend, interest or other sum payable in cash to a holder of shares may be paid by cheque or
warrant sent through the post addressed to the registered address of the member of the Company entitled,
or in the case of joint holders, to the registered address of the person whose name stands first in the
register of members of the Company in respect of the joint holding or to such person and to such address
as the holder or joint holders may in writing direct. Every cheque or warrant so sent shall be made payable
to the order of the holder or, in the case of joint holders, to the order of the holder whose name stands first
on the register of members of the Company in respect of such shares, and shall be sent at his or their risk
and the payment of any such cheque or warrant by the bank on which it is drawn shall operate as a good
discharge to the Company in respect of the dividend and/or bonus represented thereby, notwithstanding
that it may subsequently appear that the same has been stolen or that any endorsement thereon has been
forged. The Company may cease sending such cheques for dividend entitlements or dividend warrants
by post if such cheques or warrants have been left uncashed on two consecutive occasions. However, the
Company may exercise its power to cease sending cheques for dividend entitlements or dividend warrants
after the first occasion on which such a cheque or warrant is returned undelivered. Any one of two or
more joint holders may give effectual receipts for any dividends or other moneys payable or property
distributable in respect of the shares held by such joint holders.
Any dividend unclaimed for six years from the date of declaration of such dividend may be
forfeited by the Directors and shall revert to the Company.
App 3r.13(1)
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The Directors may, with the sanction of the members of the Company in general meeting, direct
that any dividend be satisfied wholly or in part by the distribution of specific assets of any kind, and
in particular of paid up shares, debentures or warrants to subscribe securities of any other company,
and where any difficulty arises in regard to such distribution the Directors may settle it as they think
expedient, and in particular may disregard fractional entitlements, round the same up or down or provide
that the same shall accrue to the benefit of the Company, and may fix the value for distribution of such
specific assets and may determine that cash payments shall be made to any members of the Company upon
the footing of the value so fixed in order to adjust the rights of all parties, and may vest any such specific
assets in trustees as may seem expedient to the Directors.
2.15 Proxies
Any member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at a meeting of the Company shall be
entitled to appoint another person who must be an individual as his proxy to attend and vote instead of
him and a proxy so appointed shall have the same right as the member to speak at the meeting. A proxy
need not be a member of the Company.
Instruments of proxy shall be in common form or in such other form as the Directors may from time
to time approve provided that it shall enable a member to instruct his proxy to vote in favour of or against
(or in default of instructions or in the event of conflicting instructions, to exercise his discretion in respect
of) each resolution to be proposed at the meeting to which the form of proxy relates. The instrument of
proxy shall be deemed to confer authority to vote on any amendment of a resolution put to the meeting
for which it is given as the proxy thinks fit. The instrument of proxy shall, unless the contrary is stated
therein, be valid as well for any adjournment of the meeting as for the meeting to which it relates provided
that the meeting was originally held within 12 months from such date.
The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in writing under the hand of the appointor or his
attorney authorised in writing or if the appointor is a corporation either under its seal or under the hand of
an officer, attorney or other person authorised to sign the same.
The instrument appointing a proxy and (if required by the Directors) the power of attorney or other
authority (if any) under which it is signed, or a notarially certified copy of such power or authority, shall
be delivered at the registered office of the Company (or at such other place as may be specified in the
notice convening the meeting or in any notice of any adjournment or, in either case, in any document sent
therewith) not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting or adjourned meeting
at which the person named in the instrument proposes to vote or, in the case of a poll taken subsequently
to the date of a meeting or adjourned meeting, not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the
taking of the poll and in default the instrument of proxy shall not be treated as valid. No instrument
appointing a proxy shall be valid after the expiration of 12 months from the date named in it as the date of
its execution. Delivery of any instrument appointing a proxy shall not preclude a member of the Company
from attending and voting in person at the meeting or poll concerned and, in such event, the instrument
appointing a proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.
App 13Br.2(2)
App 3r.11(1)
App 3r.11(2)
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2.16 Calls on shares and forfeiture of shares
The Directors may from time to time make calls upon the members of the Company in respect of
any moneys unpaid on their shares (whether on account of the nominal amount of the shares or by way
of premium or otherwise) and not by the conditions of allotment thereof made payable at fixed times and
each member of the Company shall (subject to the Company serving upon him at least 14 days’ notice
specifying the time and place of payment and to whom such payment shall be made) pay to the person
at the time and place so specified the amount called on his shares. A call may be revoked or postponed
as the Directors may determine. A person upon whom a call is made shall remain liable on such call
notwithstanding the subsequent transfer of the shares in respect of which the call was made.
A call may be made payable either in one sum or by instalments and shall be deemed to have been
made at the time when the resolution of the Directors authorising the call was passed. The joint holders of
a share shall be jointly and severally liable to pay all calls and instalments due in respect of such share or
other moneys due in respect thereof.
If a sum called in respect of a share shall not be paid before or on the day appointed for payment
thereof, the person from whom the sum is due shall pay interest on the sum from the day appointed for
payment thereof to the time of actual payment at such rate, not exceeding 15% per annum, as the Directors
may determine, but the Directors shall be at liberty to waive payment of such interest wholly or in part.
If any call or instalment of a call remains unpaid on any share after the day appointed for payment
thereof, the Directors may at any time during such time as any part thereof remains unpaid serve a notice
on the holder of such shares requiring payment of so much of the call or instalment as is unpaid together
with any interest which may be accrued and which may still accrue up to the date of actual payment.
The notice shall name a further day (not being less than 14 days from the date of service of the
notice) on or before which, and the place where, the payment required by the notice is to be made, and
shall state that in the event of non-payment at or before the time and at the place appointed, the shares in
respect of which such call was made or instalment is unpaid will be liable to be forfeited.
If the requirements of such notice are not complied with, any share in respect of which such notice
has been given may at any time thereafter, before payment of all calls or instalments and interest due in
respect thereof has been made, be forfeited by a resolution of the Directors to that effect. Such forfeiture
shall include all dividends and bonuses declared in respect of the forfeited shares and not actually paid
before the forfeiture. A forfeited share shall be deemed to be the property of the Company and may be re-
allotted, sold or otherwise disposed of.
A person whose shares have been forfeited shall cease to be a member of the Company in respect
of the forfeited shares but shall, notwithstanding the forfeiture, remain liable to pay to the Company all
moneys which at the date of forfeiture were payable by him to the Company in respect of the shares,
together with (if the Directors shall in their discretion so require) interest thereon at such rate not
exceeding 15% per annum as the Directors may prescribe from the date of forfeiture until payment, and
the Directors may enforce payment thereof without being under any obligation to make any allowance for
the value of the shares forfeited, at the date of forfeiture.
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2.17 Inspection of register of members
The register of members of the Company shall be kept in such manner as to show at all times the
members of the Company for the time being and the shares respectively held by them. The register may,
on 14 days’ notice being given by advertisement published on the Stock Exchange’s website, or, subject
to the Listing Rules, by electronic communication in the manner in which notices may be served by the
Company by electronic means as provided in the Articles of Association or by advertisement published
in the newspapers, be closed at such times and for such periods as the Directors may from time to time
determine either generally or in respect of any class of shares, provided that the register shall not be
closed for more than 30 days in any year (or such longer period as the members of the Company may
by ordinary resolution determine provided that such period shall not be extended beyond 60 days in any
year).
Any register of members kept in Hong Kong shall during normal business hours (subject to
such reasonable restrictions as the Directors may impose) be open to inspection by any member of the
Company without charge and by any other person on payment of such fee not exceeding HK$2.50 (or
such higher amount as may from time to time be permitted under the Listing Rules) as the Directors may
determine for each inspection.
2.18 Quorum for meetings and separate class meetings
No business shall be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum is present when the meeting
proceeds to business, but the absence of a quorum shall not preclude the appointment, choice or election
of a chairman which shall not be treated as part of the business of the meeting.
Two members of the Company present in person or by proxy shall be a quorum provided always
that if the Company has only one member of record the quorum shall be that one member present in
person or by proxy.
A corporation being a member of the Company shall be deemed for the purpose of the Articles of
Association to be present in person if represented by its duly authorised representative being the person
appointed by resolution of the directors or other governing body of such corporation or by power of
attorney to act as its representative at the relevant general meeting of the Company or at any relevant
general meeting of any class of members of the Company.
The quorum for a separate general meeting of the holders of a separate class of shares of the
Company is described in paragraph 2.4 above.
2.19 Rights of minorities in relation to fraud or oppression
There are no provisions in the Articles of Association concerning the rights of minority
shareholders in relation to fraud or oppression.
App 13Br.3(2)
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2.20 Procedure on liquidation
If the Company shall be wound up, and the assets available for distribution amongst the members
of the Company as such shall be insufficient to repay the whole of the paid-up capital, such assets shall
be distributed so that, as nearly as may be, the losses shall be borne by the members of the Company
in proportion to the capital paid up, or which ought to have been paid up, at the commencement of the
winding up on the shares held by them respectively. And if in a winding up the assets available for
distribution amongst the members of the Company shall be more than sufficient to repay the whole of
the capital paid up at the commencement of the winding up, the excess shall be distributed amongst the
members of the Company in proportion to the capital paid up at the commencement of the winding up on
the shares held by them respectively. The foregoing is without prejudice to the rights of the holders of
shares issued upon special terms and conditions.
If the Company shall be wound up, the liquidator may with the sanction of a special resolution of
the Company and any other sanction required by the Companies Law, divide amongst the members of the
Company in specie or kind the whole or any part of the assets of the Company (whether they shall consist
of property of the same kind or not) and may, for such purpose, set such value as he deems fair upon any
property to be divided as aforesaid and may determine how such division shall be carried out as between
the members or different classes of members of the Company. The liquidator may, with the like sanction,
vest the whole or any part of such assets in trustees upon such trusts for the benefit of the members of the
Company as the liquidator, with the like sanction and subject to the Companies Law, shall think fit, but
so that no member of the Company shall be compelled to accept any assets, shares or other securities in
respect of which there is a liability.
2.21 Untraceable members
The Company shall be entitled to sell any shares of a member of the Company or the shares to
which a person is entitled by virtue of transmission on death or bankruptcy or operation of law if: (a) all
cheques or warrants, not being less than three in number, for any sums payable in cash to the holder of
such shares have remained uncashed for a period of 12 years; (b) the Company has not during that time
or before the expiry of the three month period referred to in (d) below received any indication of the
whereabouts or existence of the member; (c) during the 12 year period, at least three dividends in respect
of the shares in question have become payable and no dividend during that period has been claimed by
the member; and (d) upon expiry of the 12 year period, the Company has caused an advertisement to be
published in the newspapers or subject to the Listing Rules, by electronic communication in the manner
in which notices may be served by the Company by electronic means as provided in the Articles of
Association, giving notice of its intention to sell such shares and a period of three months has elapsed
since such advertisement and the Stock Exchange has been notified of such intention. The net proceeds of
any such sale shall belong to the Company and upon receipt by the Company of such net proceeds it shall
become indebted to the former member for an amount equal to such net proceeds.
App 3r.13(2)
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SUMMARY OF CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW AND TAXATION
1. Introduction
The Companies Law is derived, to a large extent, from the older Companies Acts of England,
although there are significant differences between the Companies Law and the current Companies Act of
England. Set out below is a summary of certain provisions of the Companies Law, although this does not
purport to contain all applicable qualifications and exceptions or to be a complete review of all matters
of corporate law and taxation which may differ from equivalent provisions in jurisdictions with which
interested parties may be more familiar.
2. Incorporation
The Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited
liability on 8 February 2013 under the Companies Law. As such, its operations must be conducted mainly
outside the Cayman Islands. The Company is required to file an annual return each year with the Registrar
of Companies of the Cayman Islands and pay a fee which is based on the size of its authorised share
capital.
3. Share Capital
The Companies Law permits a company to issue ordinary shares, preference shares, redeemable
shares or any combination thereof.
The Companies Law provides that where a company issues shares at a premium, whether for
cash or otherwise, a sum equal to the aggregate amount of the value of the premia on those shares shall
be transferred to an account called the “share premium account”. At the option of a company, these
provisions may not apply to premia on shares of that company allotted pursuant to any arrangement in
consideration of the acquisition or cancellation of shares in any other company and issued at a premium.
The Companies Law provides that the share premium account may be applied by a company, subject to
the provisions, if any, of its memorandum and articles of association, in such manner as the company may
from time to time determine including, but without limitation:
(a) paying distributions or dividends to members;
(b) paying up unissued shares of the company to be issued to members as fully paid bonus
shares;
(c) in the redemption and repurchase of shares (subject to the provisions of section 37 of the
Companies Law);
(d) writing-off the preliminary expenses of the company;
(e) writing-off the expenses of, or the commission paid or discount allowed on, any issue of
shares or debentures of the company; and
LR19.10(3)S.342(1)(a)(i)
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(f) providing for the premium payable on redemption or purchase of any shares or debentures of
the company.
No distribution or dividend may be paid to members out of the share premium account unless
immediately following the date on which the distribution or dividend is proposed to be paid the company
will be able to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business.
The Companies Law provides that, subject to confirmation by the Grand Court of the Cayman
Islands, a company limited by shares or a company limited by guarantee and having a share capital may, if
so authorised by its articles of association, by special resolution reduce its share capital in any way.
Subject to the detailed provisions of the Companies Law, a company limited by shares or
a company limited by guarantee and having a share capital may, if so authorised by its articles of
association, issue shares which are to be redeemed or are liable to be redeemed at the option of the
company or a shareholder. In addition, such a company may, if authorised to do so by its articles of
association, purchase its own shares, including any redeemable shares. The manner of such a purchase
must be authorised either by the articles of association or by an ordinary resolution of the company. The
articles of association may provide that the manner of purchase may be determined by the directors of the
company. At no time may a company redeem or purchase its shares unless they are fully paid. A company
may not redeem or purchase any of its shares if, as a result of the redemption or purchase, there would
no longer be any member of the company holding shares. A payment out of capital by a company for the
redemption or purchase of its own shares is not lawful unless immediately following the date on which the
payment is proposed to be made, the company shall be able to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary
course of business.
There is no statutory restriction in the Cayman Islands on the provision of financial assistance by
a company for the purchase of, or subscription for, its own or its holding company’s shares. Accordingly,
a company may provide financial assistance if the directors of the company consider, in discharging their
duties of care and to act in good faith, for a proper purpose and in the interests of the company, that such
assistance can properly be given. Such assistance should be on an arm’s-length basis.
4. Dividends and Distributions
With the exception of section 34 of the Companies Law, there are no statutory provisions relating
to the payment of dividends. Based upon English case law which is likely to be persuasive in the Cayman
Islands in this area, dividends may be paid only out of profits. In addition, section 34 of the Companies
Law permits, subject to a solvency test and the provisions, if any, of the company’s memorandum and
articles of association, the payment of dividends and distributions out of the share premium account (see
paragraph 3 above for details).
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5. Shareholders’ Suits
The Cayman Islands courts can be expected to follow English case law precedents. The rule in Foss
v. Harbottle (and the exceptions thereto which permit a minority shareholder to commence a class action
against or derivative actions in the name of the company to challenge (a) an act which is ultra vires the
company or illegal, (b) an act which constitutes a fraud against the minority where the wrongdoers are
themselves in control of the company, and (c) an action which requires a resolution with a qualified (or
special) majority which has not been obtained) has been applied and followed by the courts in the Cayman
Islands.
6. Protection of Minorities
In the case of a company (not being a bank) having a share capital divided into shares, the Grand
Court of the Cayman Islands may, on the application of members holding not less than one-fifth of the
shares of the company in issue, appoint an inspector to examine into the affairs of the company and to
report thereon in such manner as the Grand Court shall direct.
Any shareholder of a company may petition the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands which may
make a winding up order if the court is of the opinion that it is just and equitable that the company should
be wound up.
Claims against a company by its shareholders must, as a general rule, be based on the general
laws of contract or tort applicable in the Cayman Islands or their individual rights as shareholders as
established by the company’s memorandum and articles of association.
The English common law rule that the majority will not be permitted to commit a fraud on the
minority has been applied and followed by the courts of the Cayman Islands.
7. Disposal of Assets
The Companies Law contains no specific restrictions on the powers of directors to dispose of assets
of a company. As a matter of general law, in the exercise of those powers, the directors must discharge
their duties of care and to act in good faith, for a proper purpose and in the interests of the company.
8. Accounting and Auditing Requirements
The Companies Law requires that a company shall cause to be kept proper books of account with
respect to:
(a) all sums of money received and expended by the company and the matters in respect of
which the receipt and expenditure takes place;
(b) all sales and purchases of goods by the company; and
(c) the assets and liabilities of the company.
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Proper books of account shall not be deemed to be kept if there are not kept such books as are
necessary to give a true and fair view of the state of the company’s affairs and to explain its transactions.
9. Register of Members
An exempted company may, subject to the provisions of its articles of association, maintain its
principal register of members and any branch registers at such locations, whether within or without
the Cayman Islands, as its directors may from time to time think fit. There is no requirement under the
Companies Law for an exempted company to make any returns of members to the Registrar of Companies
of the Cayman Islands. The names and addresses of the members are, accordingly, not a matter of public
record and are not available for public inspection.
10. Inspection of Books and Records
Members of a company will have no general right under the Companies Law to inspect or obtain
copies of the register of members or corporate records of the company. They will, however, have such
rights as may be set out in the company’s articles of association.
11. Special Resolutions
The Companies Law provides that a resolution is a special resolution when it has been passed
by a majority of not less than two-thirds (or such greater number as may be specified in the articles
of association of the company) of such members as, being entitled to do so, vote in person or, where
proxies are allowed, by proxy at a general meeting of which notice specifying the intention to propose
the resolution as a special resolution has been duly given. Written resolutions signed by all the members
entitled to vote for the time being of the company may take effect as special resolutions if this is
authorised by the articles of association of the company.
12. Subsidiary Owning Shares in Parent
The Companies Law does not prohibit a Cayman Islands company acquiring and holding shares in
its parent company provided its objects so permit. The directors of any subsidiary making such acquisition
must discharge their duties of care and to act in good faith, for a proper purpose and in the interests of the
subsidiary.
13. Mergers and Consolidations
The Companies Law permits mergers and consolidations between Cayman Islands companies and
between Cayman Islands companies and non-Cayman Islands companies. For these purposes, (a) “merger”
means the merging of two or more constituent companies and the vesting of their undertaking, property
and liabilities in one of such companies as the surviving company, and (b) “consolidation” means the
combination of two or more constituent companies into a consolidated company and the vesting of the
undertaking, property and liabilities of such companies to the consolidated company. In order to effect
such a merger or consolidation, the directors of each constituent company must approve a written plan
of merger or consolidation, which must then be authorised by (a) a special resolution of each constituent
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company and (b) such other authorisation, if any, as may be specified in such constituent company’s
articles of association. The written plan of merger or consolidation must be filed with the Registrar of
Companies together with a declaration as to the solvency of the consolidated or surviving company,
a list of the assets and liabilities of each constituent company and an undertaking that a copy of the
certificate of merger or consolidation will be given to the members and creditors of each constituent
company and that notification of the merger or consolidation will be published in the Cayman Islands
Gazette. Dissenting shareholders have the right to be paid the fair value of their shares (which, if not
agreed between the parties, will be determined by the Cayman Islands court) if they follow the required
procedures, subject to certain exceptions. Court approval is not required for a merger or consolidation
which is effected in compliance with these statutory procedures.
14. Reconstructions
There are statutory provisions which facilitate reconstructions and amalgamations approved
by a majority in number representing 75% in value of shareholders or creditors, depending on the
circumstances, as are present at a meeting called for such purpose and thereafter sanctioned by the Grand
Court of the Cayman Islands. Whilst a dissenting shareholder would have the right to express to the Grand
Court his view that the transaction for which approval is sought would not provide the shareholders with a
fair value for their shares, the Grand Court is unlikely to disapprove the transaction on that ground alone
in the absence of evidence of fraud or bad faith on behalf of management and if the transaction were
approved and consummated the dissenting shareholder would have no rights comparable to the appraisal
rights (i.e. the right to receive payment in cash for the judicially determined value of his shares) ordinarily
available, for example, to dissenting shareholders of United States corporations.
15. Take-overs
Where an offer is made by a company for the shares of another company and, within four months
of the offer, the holders of not less than 90% of the shares which are the subject of the offer accept, the
offeror may at any time within two months after the expiration of the said four months, by notice require
the dissenting shareholders to transfer their shares on the terms of the offer. A dissenting shareholder may
apply to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands within one month of the notice objecting to the transfer.
The burden is on the dissenting shareholder to show that the Grand Court should exercise its discretion,
which it will be unlikely to do unless there is evidence of fraud or bad faith or collusion as between
the offeror and the holders of the shares who have accepted the offer as a means of unfairly forcing out
minority shareholders.
16. Indemnification
Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s articles of association may
provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may
be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy (e.g. for purporting to provide
indemnification against the consequences of committing a crime).
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17. Liquidation
A company may be placed in liquidation compulsorily by an order of the court, or voluntarily (a)
by a special resolution of its members if the company is solvent, or (b) by an ordinary resolution of its
members if the company is insolvent. The liquidator’s duties are to collect the assets of the company
(including the amount (if any) due from the contributories (shareholders)), settle the list of creditors and
discharge the company’s liability to them, rateably if insufficient assets exist to discharge the liabilities
in full, and to settle the list of contributories and divide the surplus assets (if any) amongst them in
accordance with the rights attaching to the shares.
18. Stamp Duty on Transfers
No stamp duty is payable in the Cayman Islands on transfers of shares of Cayman Islands
companies except those which hold interests in land in the Cayman Islands.
19. Taxation
Pursuant to section 6 of the Tax Concessions Law (2011 Revision) of the Cayman Islands, the
Company may obtain an undertaking from the Governor in Cabinet:
(a) that no law which is enacted in the Cayman Islands imposing any tax to be levied on profits,
income, gains or appreciations shall apply to the Company or its operations; and
(b) in addition, that no tax to be levied on profits, income, gains or appreciations or which is in
the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax shall be payable by the Company:
(i) on or in respect of the shares, debentures or other obligations of the Company; or
(ii) by way of the withholding in whole or in part of any relevant payment as defined in
section 6(3) of the Tax Concessions Law (2011 Revision).
The Cayman Islands currently levy no taxes on individuals or corporations based upon profits,
income, gains or appreciations and there is no taxation in the nature of inheritance tax or estate duty.
There are no other taxes likely to be material to the Company levied by the Government of the Cayman
Islands save certain stamp duties which may be applicable, from time to time, on certain instruments
executed in or brought within the jurisdiction of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands are not party to
any double tax treaties that are applicable to any payments made by or to the Company.
20. Exchange Control
There are no exchange control regulations or currency restrictions in the Cayman Islands.
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21. General
Maples and Calder, the Company’s legal advisers on Cayman Islands law, have sent to the
Company a letter of advice summarising aspects of Cayman Islands company law. This letter, together
with a copy of the Companies Law, is available for inspection as referred to in the section headed
“Documents Available for Inspection” in Appendix VI. Any person wishing to have a detailed summary of
Cayman Islands company law or advice on the differences between it and the laws of any jurisdiction with
which he/she is more familiar is recommended to seek independent legal advice.
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMPANY AND OUR SUBSIDIARIES
1. Incorporation of our Company
On 8 February 2013, our Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands under the Companies Laws as an exempted company with an authorised share capital of US$50,000.00 divided into 50,000 shares of US$1.00 each, of which one share was issued and allotted fully paid by our Company to Mapcal Limited on 8 February 2013. The said one fully paid share was transferred to TCLM on the same day.
As our Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands, we operate subject to the relevant laws and regulations of the Cayman Islands and our constitution which comprises a memorandum of association and the Articles. A summary of the relevant laws and regulations of the Cayman Islands and of our Company’s constitution is set out in Appendix IV to this listing document.
2. Changes in share capital of our Company
(a) Increase in authorised share capital
(i) As at the date of incorporation of our Company, its authorised share capital was US$50,000.00 divided into 50,000 shares of US$1.00 each, of which one share was issued and allotted to Mapcal Limited fully paid on 8 February 2013 and transferred to TCLM on the same day.
(ii) On 10 July 2013, written resolution of the sole shareholder of the Company was passed pursuant to which (aa) the authorised share capital of the Company was increased from US$50,000.00 to the aggregate of (1) US$50,000.00 and (2) HK$500,000,000.00 by the creation of 500,000,000 new Shares; and (bb) the allotment of 133,109,811 Shares as described in paragraph 4(d) below.
(iii) Following the increase in authorised share capital referred to in paragraph 2(a)(ii) above, the one issued share referred to in paragraph 2(a)(i) above was repurchased by our Company. Subsequent thereto, the initial authorised and unissued share capital of US$50,000.00 was cancelled by our Company.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our authorised share capital was HK$500,000,000.00 divided into 500,000,000 Shares, of which 133,109,811 Shares were issued fully paid or credited as fully paid, and 366,890,189 Shares remained unissued. There is no present intention to issue any of the authorised but unissued share capital of our Company after the Distribution Record Date and, without the prior approval of our Shareholders in general meeting, no issue of Shares will be made which would effectively alter the control of our Company. Save as disclosed in this paragraph and in the paragraphs headed “Incorporation of Our Company” and “Group Reorganisation” of this Appendix, there has been no alteration in the share capital of our Company since its incorporation.
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(b) Founder shares
Our Company has no founder shares, management shares or deferred shares.
3. Resolutions in writing of our sole Shareholder passed on 12 July 2013
By resolutions in writing of our sole Shareholder passed on 12 July 2013:
(a) we approved and adopted the Articles;
(b) conditional on the fulfilment of the conditions of Spin-off as stated in the section headed
“the Distribution and Spin-off – the Distribution” in this listing document:
(i) the Introduction was approved and our Directors were authorised to (aa) implement
the Introduction; and (bb) do all things and execute all documents in connection with
or incidental to the Introduction with such amendments or modifications (if any) as
our Directors may consider necessary or appropriate;
(ii) a general unconditional mandate was given to our Directors to exercise all powers of
our Company to allot, issue and deal with (including the power to make an offer or
agreement, or grant securities which would or might require Shares to be issued and
allotted), otherwise than by way of rights issue, scrip dividend schemes or similar
arrangements in accordance with the Articles, Shares with an aggregate nominal
amount of not exceeding the sum of (aa) 20% of the aggregate nominal amount of
the share capital of our Company in issue immediately following completion of
the Introduction; and (bb) the nominal amount of the share capital of our Company
which may be purchased by our Company pursuant to the authority granted to our
Directors as referred to in paragraph 3(b)(iii) below, until the conclusion of the next
annual general meeting of our Company, or the date by which the next annual general
meeting of our Company is required by the Articles or any applicable law to be held,
or the passing of an ordinary resolution by Shareholders revoking or varying the
authority given to our Directors, whichever occurs first;
(iii) a general unconditional mandate (the “Repurchase Mandate”) was given to our
Directors to exercise all powers of our Company to purchase Shares on the Stock
Exchange, with an aggregate nominal amount of not exceeding 10% of the aggregate
nominal amount of the share capital of our Company in issue immediately following
completion of the Introduction, until the conclusion of the next annual general
meeting of our Company, or the date by which the next annual general meeting of our
Company is required by the Articles or any applicable law to be held, or the passing of
an ordinary resolution by Shareholders revoking or varying the authority given to our
Directors, whichever occurs first; and
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(iv) the extension of the general mandate to allot, issue and deal with Shares pursuant to paragraph 3(b)(ii) above to include the nominal amount of Shares which may be purchased or repurchased pursuant to paragraph 3(b)(iii) above; and
(d) the form and substance of each of the service agreements or letters of appointment to be made between our Directors and our Company were approved.
4. Group reorganisation
The companies comprising our Group underwent a reorganisation to rationalise our Group’s structure in preparation for the Listing, which involved the following:
(a) Incorporation of our Company
On 8 February 2013, our Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands under the
Companies Laws as an exempted company with an authorised share capital of US$50,000.00
divided into 50,000 shares of US$1.00 each, of which one share was issued and allotted fully
paid by our Company to Mapcal Limited on 8 February 2013. The said one fully paid share was
transferred to TCLM on the same day.
By completion of this process, we became a wholly owned subsidiary of TCLM.
(b) Incorporation of Tonly International
On 15 February 2013, Tonly International was incorporated in the BVI and authorised to
issue a maximum of 50,000 shares of a single class each with a par value of US$1.00 each, of
which 1 share was subscribed at par by us.
By completion of this process, Tonly International became a wholly owned subsidiary of our
Company.
(c) Acquisition of 80% interest in Tonly Electronics from TCLM by Tonly International
On 10 July 2013, TCLM transferred 84,640,000 shares in Tonly Electronics (representing
80% total issued share capital thereof) to Tonly International in consideration and in exchange for
which an aggregate number of 99 shares in Tonly International were issued and allotted, credited as
fully paid to TCLM.
By completion of this process, (i) Tonly Electronics became a 80% owned subsidiary of
Tonly International; and (ii) the shareholding in Tonly International was 99% and 1% directly held
by TCLM and us, respectively.
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(d) Acquisition of interest in Tonly International by our Company from TCLM
On 10 July 2013, TCLM transferred 99 shares in Tonly International to us, as consideration for such acquisition, our Company shall issue and allot to TCLM such number of Shares which equals to one tenth of TCLM Shares in issue as at the close of business on Distribution Record Date (rounding down any fraction to the nearest whole unit and fractional entitlements will not be allotted to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders but will be aggregated and sold and the sale proceeds after deduction of related expenses will be retained by and for the benefit of our Company). Based on the issued share capital of TCLM as at the Latest Practicable Date, a total of 133,109,811 Shares were issued and allotted to TCLM on 10 July 2013, the balance (if any) will be issued and allotted to TCLM on Distribution Record Date.
By completion of this process, Tonly International became our wholly owned subsidiary.
(e) The Distribution
On 15 July 2013, the board of directors of TCLM declared a conditional special interim dividend to the TCLM Shareholders which will effectively distribute the entire issued share capital of our Company as at the Distribution Record Date. The Distribution is subject to the TCLM Shareholders’ approval as required under article 152 of the articles of association of TCLM. It was resolved that the Distribution will be satisfied by way of distribution in specie of such number of Shares to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders in proportion of 1 Share for every 10 TCLM Shares held by them as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date. TCLM Excluded Shareholders (if any) will receive cash payment (after deducting expenses) which equals to the net proceeds of the sale by TCLM, if such net proceeds shall exceed HK$100.00, on their behalf of our Shares to which the TCLM Excluded Shareholders would otherwise be entitled to receive. In either case, the Distribution will be satisfied on the terms and conditions contained in this listing document. Our company has appointed Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd as our agent in providing matching service to the TCLM Qualifying Shareholders to facilitate the disposal of any Shares which they may receive in odd lots. For details, please refer to the announcement dated 17 July 2013 made by TCLM.
5. Changes in share capital of our subsidiaries
Our subsidiaries are listed in the Accountants’ Report set out in Appendix I to this listing document.
Save for the alterations described in paragraph 4 above, the following alterations in the share capital of our subsidiaries took place within the two years immediately preceding the date of this listing document:
1. Tonly Electronics
On 31 October 2012, 1 fully paid share was issued and allotted to TCLM in consideration for US$1 being paid by TCLM. On 26 November 2012, the said 1 fully paid share was re-denominated in Hong Kong dollars and was recorded to have been issued at HK$1.00 with a premium of HK$6.80. On 18 December 2012, 49,999,999 shares were issued and allotted to TCLM in exchange for TCLM transferred its entire shareholding in TCL Tech HK to Tonly Electronics. On 28 December 2012, 34,640,000 shares, 9,733,600 shares and 11,426,400 shares were issued and allotted to TCLM, Star Force and Run Fu respectively at consideration of HK$90,756,800, HK$25,502,032 and HK$29,937,168.
2. Regency Optics-Electron
On 10 December 2012, Regency Optics-Electron increased its registered share capital from RMB10,800,000 to RMB50,000,000.
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6. Further information about our interest in the Group’s members
The following sets out the corporate information of the companies in which we hold interest:
(a) Tonly International Limited (通力國際有限公司 )
(i) Name of subsidiary: Tonly International Limited(ii) Place of incorporation: BVI(iii) Authorised capital: US$50,000.00(iv) Issued share capital: US$100.00(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 100%(vi) Economic nature: limited liability company(vii) Term of operation: n/a(viii) Principal business: investment holding
(b) Tonly Electronics Limited (通力電子有限公司 )
(i) Name of subsidiary: Tonly Electronics Limited(ii) Place of incorporation: BVI(iii) Authorised capital: HK$140,000,000.00(iv) Issued share capital: HK$105,800,000.00(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 80%(vi) Economic nature: limited liability company(vii) Term of operation: n/a(viii) Principal business: investment holding
(c) TCL Technology (HK) Company Limited
(i) Name of subsidiary: TCL Technology (HK) Company Limited(ii) Place of incorporation: Hong Kong(iii) Authorised capital: HK$50,000,000.00(iv) Issued share capital: HK$50,000,000.00(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 80%(vi) Economic nature: limited liability company(vii) Term of operation: n/a(viii) Principal business: trading of audio-visual products
(d) Xi’an TCL Software Development Co. Ltd. (西安TCL軟件開發有限公司 )
(i) Name of subsidiary: Xi’an TCL Software Development Co. Ltd.(ii) Place of incorporation: PRC(iii) Total investment: US$2,000,000.00(iv) Registered capital: US$2,000,000.00(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 80%(vi) Economic nature: limited liability company (wholly foreign-owned enterprise)(vii) Term of operation: 10 years (up to 7 May 2022)(viii) Principal business: software research, development and trading of electronic products; provision of technical support and services in respect of electronic products
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(e) TCL OEM Sales Limited
(i) Name of subsidiary: TCL OEM Sales Limited(ii) Place of incorporation: Hong Kong(iii) Authorised Capital: HK$10,000.00(iv) Issued share capital: HK$2.00(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 80%(vi) Economic nature: limited liability company(vii) Term of operation: n/a(viii) Principal business trading of audio and visual products
(f) TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co. Ltd. (TCL通力電子(惠州)有限公司 )
(i) Name of subsidiary: TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co.
Ltd.
(ii) Place of incorporation: PRC
(iii) Total investment: RMB$82,850,000.00
(iv) Registered capital: RMB$76,000,000.00
(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 80%
(vi) Economic nature: limited liability company (wholly foreign-
owned enterprise)
(vii) Term of operation: 15 years (up to 25 January 2015)
(viii) Principal business: researching and developing, manufacturing
and selling of satellite TV broadcasting
receivers, digital television set-top
boxes, system equipment and relevant
sof tware , in format ion technology
equipment, audio, visual and related
equipment, low voltage power source
and electrical transformer, mobile
communication devises, mobile phone
accessories, electrical audio system
equipment, the software and plastic
injection moulding components of
the accessories of the above products,
p roducts to be so ld domest ica l ly
and internationally, provision of the
installation and testing of electrical
equipment
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(g) Huizhou TCL Audio Video Electronics Co. Ltd. (惠州TCL音視頻電子有限公司 )
(i) Name of subsidiary: Huizhou TCL Audio Video Electronics Co.
Ltd.
(ii) Place of incorporation: PRC
(iii) Total investment: RMB$50,000,000.00
(iv) Registered capital: RMB$25,000,000.00
(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 80%
(vi) Economic nature: limited liability company (wholly foreign
owned enterprise)
(vii) Term of operation: 12 years (up to 25 October 2017)
(viii) Principal business: manufactur ing, se l l ing domest ica l ly
and internationally and researching
and developing home theatre series,
digital television set-top box, portable
television, electrical audio products, hi-
fi audio products, speaker unit, laser
disc machine, computer network audio
player, sound amplifier, internet media
player, mobile phone accessories and
plastic injection moulding components
of the accessories of the above products
(h) Tongli OEM Sales Limited
(i) Name of subsidiary: Tongli OEM Sales Limited
(ii) Place of incorporation: State of Delaware, the United States
of America
(iii) Amount of common stock: US$1,000.00
(iv) Attributable interest to our Group: 80%
(v) Economic nature: corporation
(vi) Term of operation: n/a
(vii) Principal business: Inventory management and trading of
audio and visual products
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(i) Guangdong Regency Optics-Electron Corp. (廣東瑞捷光電股份有限公司 )
(i) Name of subsidiary: Guangdong Regency Optics-Electron Corp.
(ii) Place of incorporation: PRC
(iii) Total investment: RMB$50,000,000.00
(iv) Registered capital: RMB$50,000,000.00
(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 48%
(vi) Economic nature: company limited by share
(vii) Term of operation: 30 years (up to 2 July 2040)
(viii) Principal business: Manufacturing, researching and developing
and trading of metal and plastics, delicate
moulding tools, communication equipment,
optical boards, optical films, light guide
p a n e l s a n d o p t i c a l a c c e s s o r i e s a n d
components; import and export of goods
and technologies
(j) Shenzhen Tongli Science and Technology Development Co. Ltd. (深圳市通力科技開發有限公司 )
(i) Name of subsidiary: Shenzhen Tongli Science and Technology
Development Co. Ltd.
(ii) Place of incorporation: PRC
(iii) Total investment: RMB$10,000,000.00
(iv) Registered capital: RMB$10,000,000.00
(v) Attributable interest to our Group: 80%
(vi) Economic nature: limited liability company
(vii) Term of operation: 15 years (up to 8 February 2027)
(viii) Principal business: Software research, development, trading
and the provision technical support
of electr ical audio products , laser
disc players, computer network audio
p l a y e r s , s o u n d a m p l i f i e r , d i g i t a l
te lev is ion se t - top boxes , sa te l l i te
te lev is ion broadcas t ing rece ivers ,
por tab le t e lev i s ion , home thea t re
systems, hi-fi systems, car sound system,
mini speakers, speakers and projectors
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7. Repurchase by our Company of our own securities
This paragraph includes information required by the Stock Exchange to be included in this listing
document concerning the repurchase by us of our own securities.
(a) Shareholders’ approval
All proposed repurchases of securities (which must be fully paid up in the case of shares)
by a company listed on the Stock Exchange must be approved in advance by an ordinary resolution
of the shareholders, either by way of general mandate or by specific approval of a particular
transaction.
Note: Pursuant to a resolution in writing passed by our sole Shareholder on 12 July 2013, the Repurchase Mandate was given to our Directors authorising any repurchase by our Company of Shares on the Stock Exchange of up to 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of our Company in issue immediately following completion of the Introduction, such mandate to expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of our Company, or the date by which the next annual general meeting of our Company is required by the Articles or applicable Cayman Islands laws to be held, or the passing of an ordinary resolution by Shareholders in general meeting revoking or varying the authority given to our Directors, whichever occurs first.
(b) Source of funds
Repurchases must be paid out of funds legally available for the purpose in accordance with
the Articles and the Companies Law. A listed company may not repurchase its own securities on the
Stock Exchange for a consideration other than cash or for settlement otherwise than in accordance
with the trading rules of the Stock Exchange. Under the Cayman Islands laws, any repurchases by
us may be made out of our profits, our share premium account or out of the proceeds of a fresh
issue of Shares made for the purpose of the repurchase or, if so authorised by the Articles and
subject to the Companies Law, out of capital. Any premium payable on a redemption or purchase
over the par value of our Shares to be repurchased must be provided for out of either or both of
our profits or from our share premium account or, if authorised by the Articles and subject to the
Companies Law, out of capital.
(c) Reasons for repurchases
Our Directors believe that it is in the best interests of our Company and our Shareholders
for our Directors to have general authority from our Shareholders to enable our Company to
repurchase Shares in the market. Such repurchases may, depending on market conditions and
funding arrangements at the time, lead to an enhancement of the net asset value per Share and/or
earnings per Share and will only be made if our Directors believe that such repurchases will benefit
our Company and our Shareholders.
(d) Funding of repurchases
In repurchasing securities, we may only apply funds legally available for such purpose in
accordance with the Articles, the Listing Rules and the applicable laws of the Cayman Islands.
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On the basis of the current financial position of our Group as disclosed in this listing
document and taking into account our current working capital position, our Directors consider
that, if the Repurchase Mandate were to be exercised in full, it might have a material adverse
effect on the working capital and/or the gearing position of our Group as compared with the
position disclosed in this listing document. However, our Directors do not propose to exercise the
Repurchase Mandate to such an extent as would, in the circumstances, have a material adverse
effect on the working capital requirements of our Group or the gearing levels which in the opinion
of our Directors are from time to time appropriate for our Group.
(e) General
None of our Directors nor, to the best of their knowledge having made all reasonable
enquiries, any of their associates currently intends to sell any Shares to our Company or our
subsidiaries.
Our Directors have undertaken to the Stock Exchange that, so far as the same may be
applicable, they will exercise the Repurchase Mandate in accordance with the Listing Rules and the
applicable laws of the Cayman Islands.
If, as a result of a securities repurchase, a Shareholder’s proportionate interest in the voting
rights of our Company is increased, such increase will be treated as an acquisition for the purpose
of the Takeovers Code. In certain circumstances, a Shareholder or a group of Shareholders acting
in concert (depending on the level of increase of the Shareholders’ interest) could as a result of
increase of its or their interest, obtain or consolidate control of our Company and become obliged
to make a mandatory offer in accordance with Rule 26 of the Takeovers Code. Save as aforesaid,
our Directors are not aware of any consequences which would arise under the Takeovers Code as a
consequence of any repurchases pursuant to the Repurchase Mandate.
Our Directors will not exercise the Repurchase Mandate if the repurchase would result in
the number of Shares which are in the hands of the public falling below 25% of the total number of
Shares in issue (or such other percentage as may be prescribed as the minimum public shareholding
under the Listing Rules).
No connected person of our Company has notified us that he/she/it has a present intention to
sell Shares to our Company, or has undertaken not to do so if the Repurchase Mandate is exercised.
8. Registration under Part XI of the Companies Ordinance
Our Company has established our head office and a principal place of business in Hong Kong for
the purpose of registration under Part XI of the Companies Ordinance at 13/F, TCL Tower, 8 Tai Chung
Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. Our Company has been registered as an oversea company under Part XI
of the Companies Ordinance. TCL Tech HK of 13/F., TCL Tower, 8 Tai Chung Road, Tsuen Wan, New
Territories, Hong Kong has been appointed as the agent of our Company for the acceptance of service of
process in Hong Kong.
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF OUR COMPANY
9. Summary of material contracts
The following contracts (not being contract entered into in the ordinary course of business) had
been entered into by the members of our Group within the two years preceding the date of this listing
document and are or may be material to the business of the Group taken as a whole:
(a) a subscription agreement dated 8 December 2012 entered into among TCLM, Star Force and
Run Fu as subscribers and Tonly Electronics pursuant to which Tonly Electronics issued
and allotted 34,640,000 shares, 9,733,600 shares and 11,426,400 shares to TCLM, Star
Force and Run Fu respectively at the consideration of HK$90,756,800, HK$25,502,032 and
HK$29,937,168;
(b) a share transfer agreement dated 10 July 2013 entered into between TCLM and Tonly
International pursuant to which TCLM transferred its entire shareholding in Tonly
Electronics to Tonly International relating to the corporate reorganisation of our Group
referred to item (c) of the paragraph headed “Group reorganisation” of this appendix;
(c) a share transfer agreement dated 10 July 2013 entered into between TCLM and our Company
pursuant to which TCLM transferred its entire shareholding in Tonly International to our
Company relating to the corporate reorganisation of our Group referred to item (d) of the
paragraph headed “Group reorganisation” of this appendix;
(d) a deed of indemnity dated 12 July 2013 executed by TCL Corporation and T.C.L. Industries
in favour of our Group;
(e) the Deed of Non-Competition; and
(f) the sponsors agreement dated 17 July 2013 entered into by our Company and the Joint
Sponsors.
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10. Material intellectual property rights of our Group
(a) Patents
As at the Latest Practical Date, our Group had registered the following patents which are
material in relation to our business:
No.RegisteredOwner Name of Patent Patent Number
Typesof Patent
Date of Grantof Patent
1. TCL Technoly
Electronics
一種RCA插座(A kind of
RCA plug socket*)
200810067507.3 Invention 4 May 2011
2. TCL Technoly
Electronics, TCL
Corporation
一種運放增益控制電路(A kind of playback
amplifying control
circuit*)
201020505033.9 Utility Model 30 March 2011
3. TCL Technoly
Electronics, TCL
Corporation
光碟播放機 (Disc
playing machine*)
201020618312.6 Utility Model 8 June 2011
4. TCL Technoly
Electronics
電路板及顯示裝置 (Circuit board and
display device*)
201120500585.5 Utility Model 22 August 2012
5. TCL Technoly
Electronics
LLC電路及LLC電源(LLC circuit and LLC
power supply*)
201120555249.0 Utility Model 5 September 2012
Our Directors consider that all of the above 5 registered patents are being actively used by
our Company and are essential in our production process.
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According to the PRC laws, a utility model or a granted design has a validity period of ten
years from the date of its application and a granted invention has a validity period of twenty years
from the date of its application.
(b) Computer software copyright registration
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Group had registered the following computer software
under the Measures for the Registration of Computer Software Copyrights (《計算機軟件著作權登記》) of the PRC which is material in relation to our business:
RegisteredOwner
Title of ComputerSoftware Registration No.
Date of First Publication Expiry Date
Shenzhen Tongli 通力 CBHD 藍光播放機軟件 V7.1
(Tongli CBHD
Blu-ray Player
Software V7.1*)
2012SR068804 30 July 2012 31 December
2062
Our Directors consider that the above software is an important CBHD decoding software with core decoding, decryption module applied to our Blu-ray Players.
(c) Domain names
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Group had registered the following domain name which is material in relation to our business:
Domain Name Registrant Expiry Date
tonlyele.com Tonly Electronics Limited 23 January 2018
(d) Trademarks
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Group had registered the following trademark which is material in relation to our business:
Trademark Registration No. Registrant Registration Date Expiry Date Class
REGENCY 9341408 Regency 7 June 2012 6 June 2022 9 Optics-Electron
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As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Group had applied for registration of the following
trademarks which are material in relation to our business:
Application Place of Date of No. Trademark No. Applicant Application Class Application
1. a series of trademarks in different colours:
A. 302561247 Tonly Hong Kong 9 and 35 25 March 2013 International
B.
C.
2. a series of trademarks in different colours:
A. 302558836 Tonly Hong Kong 9 and 35 27 March 2013 International
B.
C.
3. 12328365 TCL Technoly PRC 9 26 March 2013 Electronics
4. 12328405 TCL Technoly PRC 35 26 March 2013 Electronics
11. Connected transactions and related party transactions
Save as disclosed in the sections headed “Relationship with the Remaining TCLM Group and the
Controlling Shareholders” and “Continuing Connected Transactions” of this listing document and in note
36 to the Accountants’ Report, the text of which is set out in Appendix I to this listing document, during
the two years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, we have not engaged in any other
material connected transactions or related party transactions.
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS
12. Directors
(a) Disclosure of interests of Directors
Save as disclosed in the section headed “History and Development” and in this sub-section
headed “Further Information about Directors and Shareholders” in this listing document,
none of our Directors or any of their associates was engaged in any dealings with our Group
during the two years preceding the date of this listing document.
(b) Particulars of Directors’ service contracts and letters of appointment
Executive Directors
Each of our executive Directors has entered into a service contract with our Company
pursuant to which they agreed to act as executive Directors for an initial term of three
years with effect from 12 July 2013. The term of service shall be renewed and extended
automatically by one year on the expiry of such initial term and on the expiry of every
successive period of one year thereafter, unless either party has given at least three months’
written notice of non-renewal before the expiry of the then existing term. The aforesaid
term(s) is subject to certain termination provisions including retirement by rotation as
required by the Articles of Association and the Listing Rules. Pursuant to their respective
service contract, each of our executive Directors undertook with the Company that for
so long as he is our Director, he will not engage in any business which either directly or
indirectly competes with the business of the Group.
Each of our executive Directors is entitled to a salary subject to the Board’s review.
An executive Director may not vote on any resolution of our Directors regarding the amount
of salary payable to him. The current annual salaries of our executive Directors are as
follows:
Name Annual salary (HK$)
Mr. YU, Guanghui 1,080,000
Mr. SONG, Yonghong 840,000
Mr. REN, Xuenong 600,000
Non-executive Director
Each of our non-executive Directors has entered into a letter of appointment with
our Company pursuant to which they agreed to act as non-executive Director for a term of
three years with effect from 12 July 2013 subject to certain termination provisions including
retirement by rotation as required by the Articles of Association and the Listing Rules and
termination by either party giving at least three months’ written notice.
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Each of our non-executive Directors is entitled to a director’s fee of HK$180,000 per
annum. Save for directors’ fees, none of our non-executive Directors is expected to receive
any other remuneration for holding their office as a non-executive Director.
Independent non-executive Directors
Each of our independent non-executive Directors has entered into a letter of
appointment for a term of two years commencing from 12 July 2013 subject to certain
termination provisions including retirement by rotation as required by the Articles of
Association and the Listing Rules and termination by not less than three months’ notice in
writing served by our independent non-executive Director or our Company.
Each of our independent non-executive Directors is entitled to a director’s fee of
HK$180,000 per annum. Save for directors’ fees, none of our independent non-executive
Directors is expected to receive any other remuneration for holding their office as an
independent non-executive Director.
Save as disclosed aforesaid, none of our Directors has or is proposed to have a service
contract with our Company or any of our subsidiaries other than contracts expiring or
determinable by the employer within one year without the payment of compensation (other
than statutory compensation).
(c) Remuneration of Directors
(i) The aggregate emoluments paid and benefits in kind granted by our Group to our
Directors in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2012 was approximately
HK$2.2 million.
(ii) Under the arrangements currently in force, the aggregate emoluments (excluding
discretionary bonus) payable by our Group to and benefits in kind receivable by our
Directors (including our independent non-executive Directors) for the year ending 31
December 2013, are expected to be approximately HK$1.57 million.
(iii) None of our Directors or any past directors of any member of our Group has been
paid any sum of money for each of the three years ended 31 December 2012 as (i) an
inducement to join or upon joining our Company; or (ii) for loss of office as a director
of any member of our Group or of any other office in connection with the management
of the affairs of any member of our Group.
(iv) There has been no arrangement under which a Director has waived or agreed to waive
any emoluments for each of the three years ended 31 December 2012.
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(d) Interests and short positions of our Directors in our Shares, underlying Shares or debentures of our Company and our associated corporations following the Introduction
Immediately following the Introduction, assuming no changes in the shareholdings of TCL
Corporation, TCLM and TCL Communication, and of our Directors in TCL Corporation, TCLM
and TCL Communication after the Latest Practicable Date, the interests or short positions of our
Directors and our chief executives of our Company in the shares, underlying shares and debentures
of our Company and our associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO)
which will have to be notified to our Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7
and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which he is taken or deemed
to have under such provisions of the SFO) or which will be required, pursuant to section 352 of the
SFO, to be recorded in the register referred to therein or which will be required to be notified to
our Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by
Directors of Listed Issuers contained in the Listing Rules, will be as follows:
(A) Interests in the shares of our Company - Long Positions
Approximate Number percentage of of shares issued share capital Number of ordinary shares held held under of the Company Personal Family Other equity immediately after theName of Director Interest Interest Interest derivatives Total Introduction (%)(Note 1)
LEONG Yue Wing 49,467 – – – 49,467 0.04
(B) Interests in the shares of our associated corporations – Long Positions
Interests in the shares of Tonly Electronics – Long Positions
Approximate percentage of issued Number share capital Number of ordinary shares held of shares of Tonly Electronics Personal Family Other under equity immediately afterName of Director Interest Interest Interest derivatives Total the Introduction (%)
YU Guanghui – – 11,426,400 – 11,426,400 10.80 (Note 2)
SONG Yonghong – – 11,426,400 – 11,426,400 10.80 (Note 3)
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Interests in the shares of TCL Corporation – Long Positions
Approximate percentage of issued share capital of TCL Corporation (assuming the number of issued shares of TCL Corporation remains Number unchanged after the Number of ordinary shares held of shares held Latest Practicable Date Personal Family Other under equity until the completionName of Director Interest Interest Interest derivatives Total of the Introduction) (%)
YUAN Bing – – – 285,800 (Note 4) 285,800 0.003
YU Guanghui – – – 1,026,000 (Note 5) 1,026,000 0.01
Interests in the shares of TCLM - Long Positions
Approximate percentage of issued share capital of TCLM (assuming the number of issued shares of TCLM remains unchanged after the Number of ordinary shares held Number of Latest Practicable Date
Personal Family Other shares held under until the completionName of Director Interest Interest Interest equity derivatives Total of the Introduction)(%)
LEONG Yue Wing 494,672 – – – 494,672 0.04
Interests in the shares of TCL Communication – Long Positions
Approximate percentage of issued share capital of TCL Communication (assuming the number of issued shares of TCL Communication remains unchanged after the Number of ordinary shares held Number of shares Latest Practicable Date Personal Family Other held under until the completionName of Director Interest Interest Interest equity derivatives Total of the Introduction)(%)
YUAN Bing – – – 750,121 (Note 6) 750,121 0.70
YU Guanghui 740 – – – 740 0.0001
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Notes:
1. The total issued share capital of the Company is calculated based on the issued share capital of TCLM as at the Latest Practicable Date and assuming it will remain unchanged as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date.
2. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Run Fu holds 11,426,400 shares in Tonly Electronics and Mr. YU Guanghui is deemed to be interested in such shares in Tonly Electronics since he and his wife own Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市銀輝宇投資合夥企業(有限合夥)) as to approximately 99% and 1% respectively and Huizhou Yinhuiyu Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) in turn holds 44.44% of the total issued share capital of Run Fu.
3. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Run Fu holds 11,426,400 shares in Tonly Electronics and Mr. SONG Yonghong is deemed to be interested in such shares in Tonly Electronics since he owns 46.50% of the effective interest of Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) (惠州市廣勝投資合夥企業(有限合夥) and Huizhou Guangsheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) in turn holds 55.56% of the total issued share capital of Run Fu.
4. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. YUAN Bing holds options to subscribe for 285,800 shares in TCL Corporation.
5. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. YU Guanghui holds options to subscribe for 1,026,000 shares in TCL Corporation.
6. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Mr. YUAN Bing holds options to subscribe for 750,121 shares in TCL Communication.
13. Interest discloseable under the SFO and substantial shareholders
So far as our Directors are aware, immediately following completion of the Distribution and the
Listing, the following persons will have an interest or short position in our Shares or underlying Shares of
our Company which would fall to be disclosed to our Company under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3
of Part XV of the SFO and who will be expected, directly or indirectly, to be interested in 10% or more of
our Shares:
Capacity/nature of Number and class of Percentage ofName of Shareholder interest securities shareholding (Note 1) (Note 2)(%)
TCL Corporation (Note 3) Interest in controlled 816,094,475 (L) 61.31
corporation
T.C.L. Industries Beneficial owner 816,094,475 (L) 61.31
Notes:
1. The letter “L” denotes the person/corporation’s long position in our Shares.
2. The shareholding percentage is calculated based on the issued share capital of TCLM as at the Latest Practicable Date and assuming it will remain unchanged as at the close of business on the Distribution Record Date.
3. TCL Corporation is deemed to be interested in 816,094,475 Shares held by T.C.L. Industries, a company wholly owned by it.
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14. Disclaimers
Save as disclosed in this listing document:
(a) our Directors are not aware of any person (not being a Director or chief executive of our
Company) who will, immediately following the completion of the Introduction, have an
interest or a short position in Shares or underlying Shares which would fall to be disclosed to
our Company under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO, or who will,
directly or indirectly, be interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share
capital carrying rights to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of our Company or
any other member of our Group;
(b) none of our Directors has any interest or short position in any of the shares, underlying
shares or debentures of our Company or any associated corporations within the meaning of
Part XV of the SFO, which will have to be notified to our Company and the Stock Exchange
pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions
which any of them is deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO) or which will be
required, pursuant to section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register referred to therein
or which will be required to be notified to our Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to
the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers, in each case once
our Shares are listed;
(c) none of our Directors nor any of the parties listed in paragraph 22 below has been interested
in the promotion of, or has any direct or indirect interest in any assets which have been,
within the two years immediately preceding the date of this listing document, acquired or
disposed of by or leased to our Company or any of our subsidiaries, or are proposed to be
acquired or disposed of by or leased to our Company or any other member of our Group
nor will any Director apply for our Shares either in his/her own name or in the name of a
nominee;
(d) none of our Directors is materially interested in any contract or arrangement subsisting at the
date of this listing document which is significant in relation to business of our Group; and
(e) none of the parties listed in paragraph 22 below:
(i) is interested legally or beneficially in any securities of any member of our Group; or
(ii) has any right (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate
persons to subscribe for securities in any member of our Group.
OTHER INFORMATION
15. Share Option Scheme
As at the date of this listing document, we have not adopted any share option scheme.
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16. Tax and other indemnity
The Controlling Shareholders have, under the deed of indemnity (item(d) of the paragraph 9 of this appendix), given an indemnity to the Group in respect of taxation falling on the Company or on any of its subsidiaries up to and including the Listing Date, save in certain circumstances including where provision has been made in the audited accounts of the Company or its subsidiaries for the three years ended 31 December 2012.
Under the terms of the deed of indemnity (item(d) of the paragraph 9 of this appendix), the Controlling Shareholders have also given an indemnity to each members of our Group against, among others, all claims, actions, losses, damages, costs or expenses suffered or incurred by any of the members of our Group in connection with the social insurances, housing funds, work-related injury or such other contributions as required to be made by the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, which any member of our Group has failed to make in accordance with such laws and regulations from their respective date of establishment to the Listing Date.
17. Litigation
Save as disclosed in the section headed “Business – Legal and Administrative Proceedings” of this listing document, no member of our Group is engaged in any litigation, arbitration or claim of material importance, and no litigation, arbitration or claim of material importance is known to our Directors to be pending or threatened by or against our Company, that would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition of our Company.
18. Preliminary expenses
The preliminary expenses of our Company are estimated to be approximately HK$50,000 and are payable by our Company.
19. Promoter
(a) Our Company does not have any promoter.
(b) Within the two years preceding the date of this listing document, no amount or benefit has been paid or given to any promoters of our Company in connection with the Introduction or the related transactions described in this listing document.
20. Estimated expenses in relation to the Introduction
The estimated expenses of Introduction which mainly comprises professional fees for the Joint Sponsors, legal and other professional fees, the Stock Exchange listing fees, printing and other expenses relating to the Introduction, are estimated to be approximately HK$28.0 million. Such listing expenses would be shared and payable by TCLM and our Company on a 50:50 basis.
21. Joint Sponsors
As at the Latest Practicable Date, BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited is not independent pursuant to Rule 3A.07(9) of the Listing Rules given that it acted as the financial adviser to TCLM in relation to the Spin-off.
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Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Limited declared its independence from the Company pursuant to
Rule 3A.08 of the Listing Rules and satisfies the independence criteria applicable to sponsors set out in
Rule 3A.07 of the Listing Rules.
The Joint Sponsors have made an application on behalf of our Company to the Listing Committee
for listing of, and permission to deal in, our Shares in issue as mentioned in this listing document. All
necessary arrangements have been made to enable such Shares to be admitted into CCASS.
22. Qualifications of experts
The following are the qualifications of the experts who have given opinions or advice which are
contained in this listing document:
Name Qualification
BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Licenced to conduct type 1 (dealing in securities), type 2
Limited (dealing in futures contract), type 4 (advising on securities),
type 6 (advising on corporate finance) and type 7
(providing automated trading services) of regulated
activities under the SFO
Kim Eng Securities (Hong Kong) Licenced to conduct type 1 (dealing in securities), type 4
Limited (advis ing on secur i t ies) and type 6 (advis ing on
corporate finance) of regulated activities under the SFO
Ernst & Young Certified Public Accountants
Jia Yuan Law Office PRC Legal Advisers on PRC laws
Maples and Calder Cayman Islands Attorneys-at-law
Asset Appraisal Limited Professional property valuer
Euromonitor International Industry expert
23. Consents of experts
Each of named experts in paragraph 22 of this appendix has given and has not withdrawn their
respective written consents to the issue of this listing document with the inclusion of their report and/
or letter and/or opinion and/or summary of valuations and/or legal opinion (as the case may be) and the
references to their names or summaries of opinions included herein in the form and context in which they
respectively appear.
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24. Taxation of holders of Shares
Dealings in Shares registered on our Company’s Hong Kong branch register of members
will be subject to Hong Kong stamp duty. Intending holders of Shares are recommended to consult
their professional advisers if they are in any doubt as to the taxation implications of subscribing for,
purchasing, holding or disposing of or dealing in Shares. It is emphasised that none of our Company, our
Directors or the other parties involved in the Introduction can accept responsibility for any tax effect on,
or liabilities of, holders of Shares resulting from their subscription, purchase, holding or disposal of or
dealing in Shares.
Profits from dealings in our Shares arising in or derived from Hong Kong may also be subject to
Hong Kong profits tax.
The sale, purchase and transfer of Shares are subject to Hong Kong stamp duty, the current rate of
which is 0.2% of the consideration or, if higher, the value of our Shares being sold or transferred.
Under present Cayman Islands law, transfers and other dispositions of Shares are exempt from
Cayman Islands stamp duty.
25. Miscellaneous
(a) Within two years preceding the date of this listing document:
(i) save as disclosed in the sections headed “History and Development – Our History”,
“Reorganisation” and “the Distribution and Spin-off – the Distribution” in this listing
document, no share or loan capital of our Company or of any of our subsidiaries has
been issued, agreed to be issued or is proposed to be issued fully or partly paid either
for cash or for a consideration other than cash;
(ii) save as disclosed in the sections headed “Reorganisation”, “the Distribution and Spin-
off – the Distribution”, “Share Capital” and the paragraphs headed “Changes in Share
Capital of our Company” and “Group Reorganisation” of this appendix in this listing
document, no share or loan capital of our Company or any of our subsidiaries is under
option or is agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be put under option;
(iii) no commissions, discounts, brokerages or other special terms have been granted in
connection with the issue or sale of any share or loan capital of our Company or any
of our subsidiaries; and
(iv) no commission has been paid or payable for subscribing or agreeing to subscribe, or
procuring or agreeing to procure the subscriptions, for any shares in our Company or
any of our subsidiaries;
(b) our Directors confirm that there has been no material adverse change in the financial or
trading position or prospects of our Group since 31 March 2013 (being the date to which the
latest audited combined financial statements of our Group were made up) and up to the date
of this listing document;
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APPENDIX V STATUTORY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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(c) our Directors confirm that there has not been any interruption in the business of our Group
which may have or has had a significant effect on the financial position of our Group in the
12 months preceding the date of this listing document; and
(d) our Directors have been advised that no material liability for estate duty would be likely to
fall upon any member of our Group.
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APPENDIX VI DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
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DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents will be available for inspection at the office of Herbert Smith
Freehills at 23/F, Gloucester Tower, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong during normal business hours
up to and including the date which is 14 days from the date of this listing document:
(a) the memorandum of association of our Company and the Articles;
(b) the Accountants’ Report prepared by Ernst & Young, the text of which is set out in Appendix
I to this listing document;
(c) the assurance report prepared by Ernst & Young on unaudited pro forma financial
information, the text of which is set out in Appendix II to this listing document;
(d) the audited combined financial statements of companies comprising our Company for each
of the three financial years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the three months
ended 31 March 2013;
(e) the valuation report (including a letter, a summary of valuation and the valuation certificates)
prepared by Asset Appraisal Limited relating to the property interests of our Group, the text
of which is set out in Appendix III to this listing document;
(f) the Companies Law;
(g) the letter of advice prepared by Maples and Calder summarising certain aspects of Cayman
Islands company law as referred to in Appendix IV to this listing document;
(h) the legal opinions prepared by the Jia Yuan Law Office in respect of certain aspects of our
Group and the property interests of our Group in the PRC;
(i) the material contracts referred to in the sub-paragraph headed “Summary of material
contract” under the paragraph headed “Further Information about the Business of Our
Company” in Appendix V to this listing document; and
(j) the written consents referred to in the sub-paragraph headed “Consents of experts” under the
paragraph headed “Other Information” in Appendix V to this listing document.
S.342(1)(a)(iii)LR 19.10(6)
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