THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult your licensed securities dealer, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Shun Tak Holdings Limited, you should at once hand this circular to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, licensed securities dealer or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.
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This circular is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for the securities of Shun Tak Holdings Limited.
SHUN TAK HOLDINGS LIMITED
信 德 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 242)
Website: http://www.shuntakgroup.com
MAJOR TRANSACTION
IN RELATION TO
ACQUISITION OF THE SALE SHARES
IN THE TARGET COMPANY
Capitalised terms used on this cover page have the same meaning as defined in the section headed "Definitions" in this circular, unless the context requires otherwise.
A letter from the Board is set out on pages 4 to 12 of this circular.
The Acquisition has been approved by Written Approval from a closely allied group of Shareholders who together hold more than 50% of the issued share capital of the Company, pursuant to Rule 14.44 of the Listing Rules in lieu of a general meeting of the Company. This circular is being despatched to the Shareholders for information purposes only.
26 August 2020
Contents | |||
Page | |||
DEFINITIONS | .................................................................................................................. | 1 | |
LETTER FROM THE BOARD........................................................................................ | 4 | ||
APPENDIX I | - | FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP........................... | I-1 |
APPENDIX II | - | ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ON HISTORICAL | |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||
OF THE TARGET COMPANY.................................................... | II-1 | ||
APPENDIX III - | MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | ||
ON A FUND AND B FUND.......................................................... | III-1 | ||
APPENDIX IV - UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||
OF THE ENLARGED GROUP.................................................... | IV-1 | ||
APPENDIX V | - PROPERTY VALUATION REPORT............................................. | V-1 | |
APPENDIX VI - GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................... | VI-1 |
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DEFINITIONS
In this circular, the following expressions have the following meanings unless the context requires otherwise:
"A Fund" | the properties and the assets of the Target Group representing or |
derived from or attributable to the Properties which are beneficially | |
owned by the A Shares | |
"A Shares" | Class A shares in the capital of the Target Company |
"Acquisition" | the acquisition of the Sale Shares and the Shareholder's Loan by the |
Buyer from the Vendor pursuant to the terms and conditions of the | |
Agreement | |
"Actual Net Asset Value" | HK$2,387,204,337, being the pro-rata share of the net asset value |
attributable to the Sale Shares as at the date of Completion calculated | |
in accordance with the Agreement with reference to the Completion | |
Accounts in which the value of the Properties attributable to the A | |
Fund is the agreed property value of HK$4,668,000,000 and being the | |
Total Consideration | |
"Agreement" | the sale and purchase agreement dated 29 June 2020 entered into |
between the Buyer, the Company and the Vendor in respect of the | |
Acquisition | |
"Announcement" | the announcement of the Company dated 29 June 2020 in relation to, |
among others, the Acquisition | |
"B Fund" | the assets of the Target Company which are beneficially owned by the |
B Shares | |
"B Shares" | Class B shares in the capital of the Target Company |
"Base Consideration" | HK$2,361,195,928 |
"Board" | the board of Directors |
"Business Day(s)" | a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday or days on which a tropical |
cyclone warning Number 8 or above or a "black" rain warning signal | |
is hoisted in Hong Kong at any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.) | |
on which Hong Kong clearing banks are open for the transaction of | |
normal banking business | |
"Buyer" | Pleasant Grace Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin |
Islands with limited liability and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary | |
of the Company | |
"C Fund" | the assets of the Target Company which are beneficially owned by the |
C Shares | |
"C Properties" | 10th floor, units 1113-1115 on the 11th floor, 12th floor, 14th floor, |
16th floor, 20th floor and 24th floor of China Merchants Tower, Shun | |
Tak Centre in Central, Hong Kong |
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DEFINITIONS
"C Shares" | Class C shares in the capital of the Target Company |
"Company" | Shun Tak Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong |
with limited liability and the Shares of which are listed on the Main | |
Board of the Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 242) | |
"Completion" | completion of the Acquisition in accordance with the terms and |
conditions of the Agreement | |
"Completion Accounts" | the consolidated statement of financial position of the A Fund and the |
B Fund as at the date of Completion prepared in accordance with the | |
terms of the Agreement | |
"Completion Date" | 30 June 2020 |
"Director(s)" | director(s) of the Company |
"Enlarged Group" | the Group as enlarged by the Acquisition upon Completion |
"Group" | the Company and its subsidiaries |
"HK$" | Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong |
"Hong Kong" | the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's |
Republic of China |
"Independent Third Party(ies)" independent third party(ies) not connected with the Company or its connected persons
"Latest Practicable Date" | 24 August 2020, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing |
of this circular for ascertaining certain information in this circular | |
"Listing Rules" | the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange |
"Post-Completion Adjustment" HK$26,008,409, being the adjustment to the Total Consideration with reference to the Actual Net Asset Value and the Base Consideration, details of which are set out in the section headed "Post-Completion Adjustment" in the "Letter from the Board" in this circular
"PRC" | the People's Republic of China, which for the purpose of this circular, |
excludes Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan | |
"Properties" | being (i) certain units on the basement and the ground floor to the 4th |
floor and flat roofs on the 4th, 7th and 8th floors of Shun Tak Centre | |
(Podium); (ii) 81 car parking spaces on the 5th and 6th floors, Shun | |
Tak Centre; and (iii) the whole of 38th floor (except units nos. 3807- | |
3811 on 38th floor) of West Tower and car park nos. 15, 16, 17 and | |
18 on the 6th floor together with their respective adjoining spaces, if | |
any, Shun Tak Centre located at 168-200 Connaught Road Central, | |
Hong Kong |
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DEFINITIONS | |
"Sale Shares" | 450 A Shares and 450 B Shares, representing 45% and 100% of the |
total issued A Shares and B Shares as at the Latest Practicable Date, | |
respectively | |
"Share(s)" | ordinary share(s) of the Company |
"Shareholder(s)" | the holder(s) of the Shares |
"Shareholders' Agreement" | the shareholders' agreement entered into by the Target Company and |
its shareholders | |
"Shareholder's Loan" | the amount due to the Vendor by the Target Company under A Fund |
based on the unaudited consolidated management accounts of the | |
Target Group as at 30 April 2020 | |
"Stock Exchange" | The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
"Target Company" | Shun Tak Centre Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of |
Hong Kong with limited liability | |
"Target Group" | the Target Company and its subsidiaries |
"Total Consideration" | the Base Consideration, subject to the Post-Completion Adjustment |
"Vendor" | New World Hotels (Holdings) Limited, a company incorporated in |
Hong Kong with limited liability | |
"Written Approval" | the written shareholders' approval obtained by the Company in |
relation to the Acquisition pursuant to Rule 14.44 of the Listing Rules | |
"%" | per cent. |
In this circular, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "applicable percentage ratio", "associate(s)", "close associate(s)", "connected person(s)", "subsidiary(ies)" and "substantial shareholder(s)" shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Listing Rules, as modified by the Stock Exchange from time to time.
Certain amounts and percentage figures set out in this circular have been subject to rounding adjustments.
* For identification purposes only
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Letter from the board
SHUN TAK HOLDINGS LIMITED
信 德 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 242)
Website: http://www.shuntakgroup.com
Directors: | Registered Office: |
Ms. Pansy Ho (Group Executive Chairman | Penthouse 39th Floor |
and Managing Director) | West Tower, Shun Tak Centre |
Mr. Norman Ho* | 200 Connaught Road Central |
Mr. Charles Ho* | Hong Kong |
Mr. Michael Wu* | |
Mr. Kevin Yip* | |
Ms. Daisy Ho (Deputy Managing Director) | |
Ms. Maisy Ho | |
Mr. David Shum | |
Mr. Rogier Verhoeven | |
* Independent Non-Executive Director | |
26 August 2020 | |
To the Shareholders, | |
Dear Sir or Madam, |
MAJOR TRANSACTION
IN RELATION TO
ACQUISITION OF THE SALE SHARES
IN THE TARGET COMPANY
INTRODUCTION
Reference is made to the Announcement in relation to the Acquisition. On 29 June 2020, the Buyer (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company), the Company (as guarantor of the Buyer) and the Vendor entered into the Agreement, pursuant to which, amongst others, the Buyer conditionally agreed to acquire, and the Vendor conditionally agreed to sell, the Sale Shares and the Shareholder's Loan for the Base Consideration of HK$2,361,195,928 (subject to the Post-Completion Adjustment) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. The Sale Shares, being 450 A Shares and 450 B Shares, shall be entitled to a pro rata share of the profits and net assets of the Target Group attributable to or comprised in the A Fund, which comprises the Properties situated in Central, Hong Kong, and B Fund, respectively.
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Letter from the board
The purpose of this circular is to provide you with, among other things, further information in relation to the Acquisition and such other information as required under the Listing Rules.
The principal terms of the Agreement are set out as follows:
THE AGREEMENT
Date
29 June 2020
Parties
- the Buyer, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company;
- the Company, as guarantor of the Buyer; and
- the Vendor.
To the best of Directors' knowledge, information and belief, having made all reasonable enquiries, the Vendor and its ultimate holding company, are Independent Third Parties.
Subject matter
The Buyer conditionally agreed to acquire, and the Vendor conditionally agreed to sell, the Sale Shares, being 450 A Shares and 450 B Shares, in the Target Company and the Shareholder's Loan in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Agreement. For details of the Sale Shares, please refer to the section headed "Information on the Target Company and the Properties" below.
The Company agreed to unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee to the Vendor the performance of the Buyer of its obligations and liabilities under the Agreement.
Consideration
The total consideration for the Acquisition was of a base amount of HK$2,361,195,928 (the "Base Consideration") comprising the base consideration for the Sale Shares of HK$2,337,609,400 (the "Base Consideration for the Sale Shares"), subject to the Post-Completion Adjustment, and the Shareholder's Loan of HK$23,586,528. The Total Consideration shall be payable by the Buyer to the Vendor as follows:
- a sum of HK$779,203,133, representing approximately 33% of the Base Consideration for the Sale Shares, has been paid by the Buyer to the Vendor on the Completion Date after deducting the Vendor's share of estimated stamp duty relating to the transfer of the Sale Shares;
- a sum of HK$779,203,133, representing approximately 33% of the Base Consideration for the Sale Shares, shall be payable by the Buyer to the Vendor on or before 30 June 2021 (the "Second Payment") after deducting, if applicable, the Vendor's share of any fees, costs or expenses relating to the transfer of the Sale Shares; and
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Letter from the board
- the remaining balance of the Base Consideration for the Sale Shares after adjusting for the Post-Completion Adjustment, where applicable (the "Third Payment"), and the Shareholder's Loan shall be paid by the Buyer to the Vendor on or before 30 June 2022.
In addition, the Buyer shall (i) pay a sum calculated at a rate of 2% per annum on the amount of the Base Consideration for the Sale Shares comprised in each of the Second Payment and the Third Payment in respect of the period from the Completion Date up to their respective actual date of payment (the "Deferred Amount"), the estimated amount of which is approximately HK$47.8 million, in one lump sum at the time when the Third Payment is made; and (ii) execute a share charge of 300 A Shares in favour of the Vendor, as security for payment of the Second Payment, the Third Payment and the Deferred Amount.
Post-Completion Adjustment
Pursuant to the Agreement, as soon as practicable after Completion, an accounting firm shall be appointed to audit the Completion Accounts in accordance with procedures agreed between the Vendor and the Buyer for the purpose of computation of the Actual Net Asset Value. If the Actual Net Asset Value is:
- greater than the Base Consideration, the Buyer shall pay to the Vendor an amount equal to the difference, subject to a maximum amount of HK$50,000,000;
- less than the Base Consideration, the Vendor shall pay to the Buyer an amount equal to the difference, subject to a maximum amount of HK$50,000,000; or
- equal to the Base Consideration, no adjustment is required.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Completion Accounts have been audited and the Actual Net Asset Value of HK$2,387,204,337 has been determined and agreed upon by the Vendor and the Buyer. As such, the Post-Completion Adjustment is HK$26,008,409, being the difference between the Actual Net Asset Value and the Base Consideration, which shall be taken into account in computing the amount of the Third Payment.
Basis of the Base Consideration
The Base Consideration for the Sale Shares was determined after arm's length negotiations between the Buyer and the Vendor, and with reference to a number of factors including but not limited to the relevant proportion of (a) the appraised and agreed value of the Properties attributable to the A Fund by an independent professional valuer of HK$4,747,000,000 and HK$4,668,000,000 respectively;
- the other assets of HK$842,785,009 and liabilities of HK$316,107,454 attributable to the A Fund based on the unaudited consolidated management accounts of the Target Group as at 30 April 2020; and (c) the cash held by the B Fund of HK$4,500 representing the net asset value attributable to the B Fund as of the date of the Agreement.
The Shareholder's Loan of HK$23,586,528 was the amount due to the Vendor by the Target Company under A Fund based on the unaudited consolidated management accounts of the Target Group as at 30 April 2020.
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Letter from the board
Conditions Precedent
Completion is conditional on the fulfilment of the following conditions on or before the Completion Date:
- the Vendor's warranties as set out in the Agreement remaining true and accurate and not misleading in material respect as if they were repeated immediately prior to Completion by reference to the facts and circumstances then existing; and
- approval having been obtained from the Shareholders for approving the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder, if such approval is required under the Listing Rules.
Neither the Vendor nor the Buyer shall have the right to waive the condition as set out in paragraph
- . The Buyer may at its discretion waive the condition as set out in paragraph (a) above by notice in writing to the Vendor.
Completion
As all of the conditions precedent has been satisfied on or before 30 June 2020, Completion took place on 30 June 2020. Upon Completion, the Buyer, the Vendor, the Target Company and the existing shareholders of the Target Company has entered into a deed of adherence to the Shareholders' Agreement in relation to the substitution of the rights and obligations of the Vendor under the Shareholders' Agreement with regard to the Sale Shares by the Buyer with effect from Completion.
REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE ACQUISITION
With over 30 years of experience as the leasing and property manager of the retail podium of Shun Tak Centre, the Group possesses requisite industry expertise and market knowledge to develop an optimal tenant mix for the retail portion at Shun Tak Centre which is crucial to maximize the potential value of such property. The Acquisition would therefore offer the Group an opportunity to capture a steady recurring rental income, as well as to capture long-term potential capital growth in retail properties located in a prime area of Hong Kong.
Taking into consideration the reasons for and benefits of the Acquisition to the Company, the Directors are of the view that the terms of the Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the basis of calculation of the Base Consideration which has been reached after arm's length negotiations among the parties, are on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Company and its shareholders as a whole.
None of the Directors has any material interest in the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder, and none of the Directors has abstained from voting on the board resolutions approving the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
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Letter from the board
INFORMATION ON THE PARTIES AND THE TARGET COMPANY
Information on the Company and the Buyer
The Company is an investment holding company and its subsidiaries are engaged in a number of business activities including property development, investment and management, hospitality, transportation and investment.
The Buyer is a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Buyer is principally engaged in investment holding.
Information on the Vendor
The Vendor is a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong with limited liability. The Vendor is principally engaged in property investment and investment holding. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Vendor is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of New World Development Company Limited, whose shares are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 17).
Information on the Target Company and the Properties
The Target Company is a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong with limited liability. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the issued share capital of the Target Company comprises 1,000 A Shares, 450 B Shares and 550 C Shares. Upon completion of the Acquisition, the Company (through the Buyer) holds 55%, 100% and 0% interests in the total issued A Shares, the total issued B Shares and the total issued C Shares, which aggregate to 50% of the total issued share capital of the Target Company. The Target Company will not become a subsidiary of the Company.
According to the articles of association of the Target Company, the A Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holders of A Shares, the B Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holder of B Shares and the C Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holders of C Shares. Each of these funds is operated and maintained by the Target Company, separate and distinct from the other funds for which purpose separate records and books of account are maintained in respect of each fund.
Hence, the Sale Shares, being 450 A Shares and 450 B Shares, together with the 100 A Shares originally held by the Buyer, shall be entitled to the pro rata share of the respective profits and net assets of the Target Group attributable to or comprised in the A Fund and the B Fund. As at the Latest Practicable Date, (i) the A Fund comprised the Properties and the assets of the Target Group representing or derived from or attributable to the Properties, consisting of certain retail shops, office units and car parking spaces at Shun Tak Centre in Central, Hong Kong; and (ii) the B Fund mainly comprised cash of HK$4,500.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the C Fund mainly comprises the C Properties and assets derived from or attributable to the C Properties. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, S.A. ("STDM") held 450 A Shares and 450 C Shares, representing 45% and approximately 81.8% of the total issued A Shares and C Shares respectively. STDM is an investment holding company in which the Group holds approximately 15.7% effective interest.
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Letter from the board
Pursuant to the Shareholders' Agreement, the board of directors of the Target Company shall comprise a maximum of nine directors, of which five directors and four directors shall be nominated by the Buyer and STDM, respectively. Each of the Buyer or STDM is entitled to remove any director of the Target Company appointed by it, respectively, and to appoint another director in place. Save for (i) matters in relation to each of B Fund and C Fund, which shall be approved by directors nominated by the holders of B Shares and the holders of C Shares respectively, and (ii) certain reserved matters including but not limited to any proposed change in authorised or issued share capital and the transfer of the shares in the Target Company to any third party, which shall be approved by all shareholders, the management of the Target Company shall be vested in the board of directors of the Target Company.
In the event of liquidation of the Target Company, any surplus assets of each of A Fund, B Fund and C Fund remaining after the payment of their respective liabilities shall be distributed exclusively amongst the holders of A Shares, B Shares and C Shares in proportion to their respective shareholding of A Shares, B Shares and C Shares, respectively.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the board of the Target Company comprises five directors, of which three are nominated by the Buyer and the other two are nominated by STDM.
Financial information of the A Fund and the B Fund and the Target Group as a whole
Set out below is the financial information of the Target Group based on the consolidated accounts of the A Fund and the accounts of the B Fund and the consolidated accounts of the Target Group:
For the year | For the year | |
ended 30 | ended 30 | |
June 2019 | June 2018 | |
(audited) | (audited) | |
HK$ millions | HK$ millions | |
Net profit before taxation attributable to the A Fund and the B | ||
Fund | 302.5 | 825.3 |
Net profit before taxation of the Target Group as a whole | 656.4 | 2,172.5 |
Net profit after taxation attributable to the A Fund and the B | ||
Fund | 270.9 | 794.3 |
Net profit after taxation of the Target Group as a whole | 608.4 | 2,125.6 |
Based on the unaudited consolidated management accounts of the Target Group as at 30 April 2020, the total assets attributable to the A Fund and the B Fund and the Target Group as a whole were approximately HK$6,169 million and approximately HK$10,805 million, respectively, and the net asset value attributable to the A Fund and the B Fund and the Target Group as a whole were approximately HK$5,853 million and approximately HK$10,423 million, respectively.
Immediately before completion of the Acquisition, the Group held 10% of the total issued A Shares. Upon completion of the Acquisition, the Group holds 55% of the total issued A Shares and 100% of the total issued B Shares.
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Letter from the board
FINANCIAL EFFECT OF THE ACQUISITION
Upon completion of the Acquisition, the Company, through the Buyer, holds 55% of the total issued A Shares, 100% of the total issued B Shares and none of the total issued C Shares in the Target Company. The Target Company will not become a subsidiary of the Company and the financial results of the Target Company will not be consolidated into that of the Group, but the Company's interests in the Target Company will be accounted for using the equity method of accounting in the consolidated financial statements of the Group. For details of the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group, please refer to Appendix IV to this circular.
Assets and liabilities
Based on the unaudited pro forma financial information as set out in Appendix IV to this circular, assuming that the Completion had taken place on 31 December 2019, the total assets of the Group would have increased from approximately HK$65,328.8 million to approximately HK$66,972.4 million on a pro forma basis, whereas the total liabilities of the Group would have increased from approximately HK$24,868.2 million to approximately HK$26,482.2 million on a pro forma basis.
Earnings
As set out in the Accountant's Report on historical financial information of the Target Company in Appendix II to this circular, prepared in accordance with the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, for the year ended 30 June 2020, the revenue and net loss after taxation for A Fund were approximately HK$183.1 million and HK$673.4 million respectively and that for B Fund were nil and approximately HK$40,000, respectively.
Taking into account that the Group's interests in the Target Company will be accounted for under equity method of accounting and the financial results of the Target Company will not be consolidated into the financial statements of the Enlarged Group, the Company considers that there will not be a material effect on the profit or loss of the Enlarged Group immediately upon completion of the Acquisition.
LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS
As one of the applicable percentage ratios (as defined in Rule 14.07 of the Listing Rules) exceeds 25% but is less than 100%, the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder constitute a major transaction for the Company, and are therefore subject to the reporting, announcement and shareholders' approval requirements pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules.
Pursuant to Rule 14.44 of the Listing Rules, written shareholders' approval may be accepted in lieu of holding a general meeting if (a) no Shareholder is required to abstain from voting if the Company were to convene a general meeting for the approval of the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder; and (b) a written approval has been obtained from a Shareholder or a closely allied group of Shareholders who together hold more than 50% of the issued share capital of the Company giving the right to attend and vote at general meetings to approve the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
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Letter from the board
To the best of the Directors' knowledge, information and belief, having made all reasonable enquiries, none of the Shareholders has any material interest in the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder. Therefore, no Shareholder is required to abstain from voting if the Company were to convene a general meeting for the approval of the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
The Company has obtained the Written Approval from a closely allied group of Shareholders (details of their respective shareholding as set out below), who together held a total of 1,632,901,912 Shares (representing approximately 54.0% of the total number of shares in issue in the Company as at the date of the Agreement):
Number of | ||||
Shares held as | Approximate | |||
at the Latest | percentage of | |||
Name of Shareholder | Practicable Date | shareholding | ||
Ms. Pansy Ho | 534,664,564 | 17.7% | ||
Oakmount Holdings Limited ("Oakmount")(1) | 396,522,735 | 13.1% | ||
Shun Tak Shipping Company, Limited ("ST Shipping") | ||||
and its subsidiaries(2) | 373,578,668 | 12.4% | ||
Ms. Daisy Ho | 223,999,816 | 7.4% | ||
Renita Investments Limited ("Renita")(1) | 104,136,129 | 3.4% | ||
Total | 1,632,901,912 | 54.0% | ||
Notes:
- Oakmount is a company wholly-owned by Renita. Ms. Pansy Ho and Ms. Daisy Ho, both being Directors, are directors of Renita and Oakmount and they both have beneficial interests in Renita and Oakmount.
- Ms. Pansy Ho and Ms. Daisy Ho are both directors of ST Shipping and they both have beneficial interests in ST Shipping and its subsidiaries.
RECOMMENDATION
The Directors are of the opinion that the terms of the Agreement are on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as whole. If a general meeting were to be convened for the approval of the Acquisition, the Board would recommend the Shareholders to vote in favour of the resolution to approve the Acquisition at such general meeting.
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Letter from the board
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your attention is drawn to the further information contained in the appendices to the circular.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of the Board
Shun Tak Holdings Limited
Pansy Ho
Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director
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Appendix I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP
Details of the financial information of the Group for the three years ended 31 December 2019 are disclosed in the annual reports of the Company for each of the three years ended 31 December 2019; together with the relevant notes thereto are disclosed in the following documents which have been published and are available on the website of the Stock Exchange (http://www.hkex.com.hk) and the website of the Company (http://www.shuntakgroup.com):
The audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2017 are set out on pages 88 to 185 in the Annual Report 2017 of the Company, which was published on 25 April 2018 (available on: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2018/0425/ ltn20180425297.pdf).
The audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2018 are set out on pages 100 to 197 in the Annual Report 2018 of the Company, which was published on 25 April 2019 (available on: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2019/0425/ ltn20190425533.pdf).
The audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2019 are set out on pages 107 to 209 in the Annual Report 2019 of the Company, which was published on 27 April 2020 (available on: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/ sehk/2020/0427/2020042700841.pdf).
INDEBTEDNESS OF THE GROUP
As at 30 June 2020, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of the statement of indebtedness prior to the printing of this circular, the Group had outstanding (i) bank borrowings of approximately HK$18,477.1 million comprising secured bank loans of approximately HK$9,192.1 million and unsecured bank loans of approximately HK$9,285.0 million; and (ii) unsecured loans from non- controlling interests of approximately HK$474.5 million. The secured bank loans was secured by charges on certain assets of the Group and shares of certain subsidiaries of the Group. The Group had not provided any guarantees in favour of the unsecured loans from non-controlling interests.
As at 30 June 2020, the Group had lease liabilities of approximately HK$82.0 million (including approximately HK$13.7 million lease liabilities under liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale), of which approximately HK$39.7 million was due within one year and approximately HK$42.3 million was due after one year.
The Group has provided guarantee to a third party in respect of the sum owing by a joint venture to the third party under a license agreement. As at 30 June 2020, the Group's share of such contingent liability amounted to approximately HK$20,000.
Saved as aforesaid, and apart from intra-group liabilities, the Group did not have any loan capital and/or debt securities issued and outstanding or agreed to be issued or otherwise created but unissued, bank overdrafts, loans or other similar indebtedness, liabilities under acceptances (other than normal trade bills, if any) or acceptable credits, debentures, mortgage, charges, hire purchase commitments, guarantees or other material contingent liabilities outstanding at the close of business on 30 June 2020.
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Appendix I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP |
WORKING CAPITAL OF THE GROUP
The Directors are of the opinion that, after taking into account the effects of the Acquisition, the internal financial resources and present banking facilities available to the Group, the Group will have sufficient working capital in the absence of unforeseen circumstances for its present requirements and for at least the next 12 months from the date of this circular.
FINANCIAL AND TRADING PROSPECT OF THE GROUP
The Group is principally engaged in a number of business activities including property development, investment and management, hospitality, transportation and investment. With respect to its property development and investment business, the Group has been identifying and exploring investment opportunities in different regions with a view to generating revenue and achieving better return for the Shareholders. Apart from expanding its property development and investment business in the PRC and Singapore during the past years, the Group also seeks to continue expanding its market share in such businesses in Hong Kong and Macau. The Acquisition is as such in line with the Group's business strategies and represents an attractive investment opportunity of the Group by leveraging on its extensive experience in leasing and managing the retail podium of Shun Tak Centre to develop an optimal tenant mix for the retail portion at Shun Tak Centre so as to maximize the potential value of such property. The Acquisition would therefore offer the Group an opportunity to capture a steady recurring rental income, as well as to capture long-term potential capital growth in retail properties located in a prime area of Hong Kong.
The Group is committed to delivering value to the Shareholders, maximizing business growth opportunities through efficient capital and asset allocations. The Directors are of the opinion that the Group is in a healthy financial position, allowing it to readily capture potential opportunities with long-term value potentials which may arise in the future. Meanwhile, the Group will continue to optimize its existing business portfolio and realise value through asset acquisitions and realizations while enhancing its corporate value.
In the year of 2019 and 2020, the Group faced multiple challenges due to various social conditions in Greater China, such as the political unrest in Hong Kong since June 2019 and the outbreak of COVID-19 since the end of 2019 and have continued to affect globally as of the date of this circular. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the governments of, among others, Hong Kong, Macau and the PRC have implemented various contingency measures such as imposing travel restrictions and social distancing measures to contain such outbreak which adversely affect consumer sentiment, retail sales and tourism. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Group's business operations may be affected by these unfavorable conditions.
Despite the challenging social environment, the Group shall continue to stay vigilant and adopt a pragmatic approach in our core businesses, while executing new projects along the pipeline to build new impetus for growth into the future. The Group will continue to focus on exploring opportunities with long-term value potentials in generating optimal returns for the Shareholders.
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The following is the text of a report received from the Company's reporting accountant, Bruce C. Y. Chui & Co., Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, for the purpose of incorporation in this circular.
Bruce C.Y. Chui & Co.
Chartered Accountants | Unit 1901, 19/F., Kai Tak Commercial Building, |
Certified Public Accountants | 317-319 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong |
Tel: 2150 5888 Fax: 3753 0050 | |
E-mail: info@chuicpa.com |
ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ON HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO THE DIRECTORS OF SHUN TAK HOLDINGS LIMITED
Introduction
We report on the historical financial information of SHUN TAK CENTRE LIMITED (the "Target Company") and its subsidiaries (together, the "Target Group") set out on pages II-3 to II-51, which comprises the consolidated statements of financial position as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020, and the consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statements of changes in equity and the consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the periods then ended (the "Track Record Period") and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (together, the "Historical Financial Information"). The Historical Financial Information forms an integral part of this report, which has been prepared for inclusion in the circular of Shun Tak Holdings Limited (the "Company") dated 26 August 2020 (the "Circular") in connection with the acquisition of 450 A Shares and 450 B Shares of the Target Company by the Company.
Directors' Responsibility for the Historical Financial Information
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the Historical Financial Information that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the basis of preparation set out in Note 2 to the Historical Financial Information.
The consolidated financial statements of the Target Group for the Track Record Period ("Underlying Financial Statements"), on which the Historical Financial Information is based, were prepared by the Directors of the Company based on the previously issued consolidated financial statements of the Target Group for the Track Record Period. The Directors of the Target Company are responsible for the preparation of the Target Group's consolidated financial statements that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards ("HKFRSs") issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("HKICPA"), as appropriate, and for such internal control as the Directors of the Target Company determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the Target Group's consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
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Reporting Accountant's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Historical Financial Information and to report our opinion to you. We conducted our work in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Investment Circular Reporting Engagements 200, Accountants' Reports on Historical Financial Information in Investment Circulars issued by the HKICPA. This standard requires that we comply with ethical standards and plan and perform our work to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Historical Financial Information is free from material misstatement.
Our work involved performing procedures to obtain evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the Historical Financial Information. The procedures selected depend on the reporting accountant's judgement, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the Historical Financial Information, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the reporting accountant considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation of Historical Financial Information that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the basis of preparation set out in Note 2 to the Historical Financial Information in order to design procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Our work also included evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Historical Financial Information.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Historical Financial Information gives, for the purposes of the accountant's report, a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Target Group as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020 and of its consolidated financial performance and consolidated cash flows of the Target Group for the Track Record Period in accordance with the basis of preparation set out in Note 2 to the Historical Financial Information.
Report on matters under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Adjustments
In preparing the Historical Financial Information, no adjustments to the Underlying Financial Statements have been made.
Bruce C. Y. Chui & Co. 崔卓然會計師事務所 Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong
26 August 2020
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HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TARGET GROUP Preparation of Historical Financial Information
Set out below is the Historical Financial Information which forms an integral part of this Accountant's Report.
The Underlying Financial Statements, on which the Historical Financial Information is based, were audited in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Auditing issued by the HKICPA. See note 28 for more information.
The Historical Financial Information is presented in Hong Kong dollars except when otherwise indicated.
C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T S O F P R O F I T O R L O S S A N D O T H E R COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018, 2019 AND 2020
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||||
Note | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
Revenue | 8 | 310,964,566 | 315,332,285 | 277,396,328 | |||
Other income | 9 | 5,284,872 | 14,163,759 | 68,449,688 | |||
Fair value changes on investment | |||||||
properties | 15 | 1,883,410,300 | 430,246,948 | (1,233,400,000) | |||
Operating and administrative | |||||||
expenses | (27,182,972) | (103,329,774) | (24,843,984) | ||||
(Loss)/profit before taxation | |||||||
10 | 2,172,476,766 | 656,413,218 | (912,397,968) | ||||
Income tax expenses | 11 | (46,885,326) | (48,048,415) | (49,247,529) | |||
(Loss)/profit for the years | |||||||
2,125,591,440 | 608,364,803 | (961,645,497) | |||||
Other comprehensive income for the | |||||||
years | - | - | - |
(Loss)/profit and total comprehensive income for the years attributable to the equity
holders of the Target Company2,125,591,440608,364,803 (961,645,497) The notes on pages II-7 to II-51 are an integral part of the Historical Financial Information.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2018, 2019 AND 2020
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||
Note | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||
Non-current assets | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 14 | - | - | - | ||
Investment properties | 15 | 10,610,000,000 | 10,280,400,000 | 9,047,000,000 | ||
10,610,000,000 | 10,280,400,000 | 9,047,000,000 | ||||
Current assets | ||||||
Accounts and other receivables | 16 | 26,966,140 | 24,244,762 | 37,816,108 | ||
Deposits and prepayments | 16 | 6,544,810 | 4,478,865 | 5,267,881 | ||
Cash and bank balances | 17 | 657,759,184 | 1,505,692,618 | 966,448,435 | ||
691,270,134 | 1,534,416,245 | 1,009,532,424 | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Amounts owing to shareholders | 18 | 191,511,234 | 100,761,234 | 86,430,864 | ||
Tenants' deposits | 101,804,796 | 99,539,312 | 89,632,634 | |||
Accounts and other payables | 19 | 57,728,999 | 54,368,570 | 9,121,417 | ||
Current tax liabilities | 47,390,724 | 47,856,530 | 49,577,422 | |||
398,435,753 | 302,525,646 | 234,762,337 | ||||
Net current assets | ||||||
292,834,381 | 1,231,890,599 | 774,770,087 | ||||
Total assets less current liabilities | ||||||
10,902,834,381 | 11,512,290,599 | 9,821,770,087 | ||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 20 | 103,909,291 | 105,000,706 | 108,063,084 | ||
NET ASSETS | 10,798,925,090 | 11,407,289,893 | 9,713,707,003 | |||
Equity | ||||||
Share capital | 21 | 110,000 | 110,000 | 110,000 | ||
Accumulated profits | 10,798,815,090 | 11,407,179,893 | 9,713,597,003 | |||
TOTAL EQUITY | 10,798,925,090 | 11,407,289,893 | 9,713,707,003 | |||
The notes on pages II-7 to II-51 are an integral part of the Historical Financial Information.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018, 2019 AND 2020
Attributable to the equity holders of | ||||||
the Target Company | ||||||
Share | Accumulated | |||||
capital | profits | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
At 1.7.2017 | 110,000 | 8,739,223,650 | 8,739,333,650 | |||
Profit and total comprehensive income | ||||||
for the year | - | 2,125,591,440 | 2,125,591,440 | |||
Dividend (Note 13) | - | (66,000,000) | (66,000,000) | |||
At 30.6.2018 and 1.7.2018 | 110,000 | 10,798,815,090 | 10,798,925,090 | |||
Profit and total comprehensive income | ||||||
for the year | - | 608,364,803 | 608,364,803 | |||
At 30.6.2019 and 1.7.2019 | 110,000 | 11,407,179,893 | 11,407,289,893 | |||
Loss and total comprehensive income | ||||||
for the year | - | (961,645,497) | (961,645,497) | |||
Dividend (Note 13) | - | (731,937,393) | (731,937,393) | |||
At 30.6.2020 | 110,000 | 9,713,597,003 | 9,713,707,003 | |||
The notes on pages II-7 to II-51 are an integral part of the Historical Financial Information.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018, 2019 AND 2020
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||||
Note | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
Cash flows from operating | |||||||
activities | |||||||
Cash generated from operations | 22(a) | 280,474,980 | 291,733,860 | 227,477,213 | |||
Income taxes paid | (40,055,625) | (46,491,194) | (44,464,259) | ||||
Net cash generated from operating | |||||||
activities | 240,419,355 | 245,242,666 | 183,012,954 | ||||
Cash flows from investing | |||||||
activities | |||||||
Payments for subsequent | |||||||
expenditures of investment | |||||||
properties | (4,589,700) | - | - | ||||
Sales proceeds of investment | |||||||
properties | 22(b) | - | 680,000,000 | - | |||
Interest received | 4,160,135 | 13,440,768 | 24,010,626 | ||||
Net cash generated from/(used in) | |||||||
investing activities | (429,565) | 693,440,768 | 24,010,626 | ||||
Cash flows from financing | |||||||
activities | |||||||
Repayment to shareholders | - | (90,750,000) | (14,330,370) | ||||
Dividend paid | (66,000,000) | - | (731,937,393) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (66,000,000) | (90,750,000) | (746,267,763) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and | |||||||
cash equivalents | 173,989,790 | 847,933,434 | (539,244,183) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at | |||||||
beginning of the years | 483,769,394 | 657,759,184 | 1,505,692,618 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end | |||||||
of the years | 17 | 657,759,184 | 1,505,692,618 | 966,448,435 | |||
The notes on pages II-7 to II-51 are an integral part of the Historical Financial Information.
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- NOTES TO THE HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SHUN TAK CENTRE LIMITED (the "Target Company") is a limited liability company incorporated in Hong Kong on 14 November 1972. The address of its registered office is Penthouse 39/F., West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong.
The principal activities of the Target Company are property investment and investment holding. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are disclosed in note 24.
On 29 June 2020, Shun Tak Holdings Limited (the "Company") announced to acquire the 450 A Shares and 450 B Shares of the Target Company at a base purchase consideration of HK$2,361,195,928 (subject to adjustment), pursuant to the acquisition agreement entered into between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary - Pleasant Grace Limited, as the Purchaser and New World Hotels (Holdings) Limited, as the Vendor (the "Acquisition"). The Acquisition was completed on 30 June 2020 (the "Completion Date"). - BASIS OF PREPARATION
- These Historical Financial Information set out in this report has been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards ("HKFRSs") issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("HKICPA"). The Historical Financial Information has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of investment properties, which are carried at fair values.
- The preparation of the Historical Financial Information in conformity with HKFRSs required the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Directors of the Company to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the Historical Financial Information are disclosed in Note 5.
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For the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020, the issued share capital of the Target Company comprises 1,000 A Shares, 450 B Shares and 550 C Shares.
According to the Articles of Association of the Target Company, the A Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holders of A Shares, the B Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holder of B Shares and the C Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holders of C Shares. Each of these funds is operated and maintained by the Target Company, separate and distinct from the other funds for which purpose separate records and books of account are maintained in respect of each fund.
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As a result, these Historical Financial Information have been prepared to separately classify and identify the profit or loss, reserves, provisions, liabilities and assets attributable to owners of A Shares, B Shares and C Shares of the Target Company.
- The financial information relating to the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020 included in the Historical Financial Information of the Target Company does not constitute the Target Company's statutory consolidated annual financial statements for those years but is derived from those consolidated financial statements. Further information relating to these statutory consolidated financial statements required to be disclosed in accordance with section 436 of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) is as follows:
- As the Target Company is not a public company, it is not required to deliver its consolidated financial statements to the Registrar of Companies as required by section 662 and Part 3 of Schedule 6 to the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).
- The Target Company's auditors have reported on the consolidated financial statements of the Target Company for the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020. The auditor's reports were unqualified; did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying its reports; and did not contain a statement under sections 406(2), 407(2) or 407(3) of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).
3. ADOPTION OF NEW AND REVISED HONG KONG FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
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New and revised HKFRSs effective for the period up to 30 June 2020
The HKICPA has issued a new HKFRS and a number of amendments to HKFRSs that are first effective starting from the current accounting period of the Target Group. Of these, the following developments are relevant to these Historical Financial Information:
HKFRS 16 | Leases |
HK(IFRIC) 23 | Uncertainty over income tax treatments |
Amendments to HKAS 28 | Long-term interests in associates or joint ventures |
Annual improvements to HKFRSs 2015-2017 Cycle
The adoption of these developments does not have significant impact on the Target Group's results and financial position of these Historical Financial Information.
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HKFRS 16 - Leases
HKFRS 16 replaces HKAS 17, Leases, and the related interpretations, HK(IFRIC) 4, determining whether an arrangement contains a lease, HK(SIC) 15, Operating leases - incentives, and HK(SIC) 27, Evaluating the substance of transactions involving the legal form of a lease. It introduces a single accounting model for lessees, which requires a lessee to recognise a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases, except for leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less ("short-termleases") and leases of low-value assets. The lessor accounting requirements are brought forward from HKAS 17 substantially unchanged.
HKFRS 16 also introduces additional qualitative and quantitative disclosure requirements which aim to enable users of the financial statements to assess the effect that leases have on the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of an entity.
Given the Target Group does not have any material lease arrangements as a lessee (except for the leasehold land and properties which the Target Group is a registered owner of the ownership interests), the Target Group considers that there is no significant financial impact on the Target Group's results (including segment results), financial position and cash flows.
Further details of the nature and effect of the changes to previous accounting policies of the Target Group upon the adoption of HKFRS 16 are set out below:
- New definition of a lease
The change in the definition of a lease mainly relates to the concept of control. HKFRS 16 defines a lease on the basis of whether a customer controls the use of an identified asset for a period of time, which may be determined by a defined amount of use. Control is conveyed where the customer has both the right to direct the use of the identified asset and to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from that use.
The change in the definition of a lease does not have any material impact on the Target Group's lease arrangements.
- Leasehold investment property
Under HKFRS 16, the Target Group is required to account for all leasehold properties as investment properties when these properties are held to earn rental income and/or for capital appreciation ("leasehold investment properties"). The adoption of HKFRS 16 does not have a significant impact on the Target Group's consolidated financial statements as the Target Group previously elected to apply HKAS 40, Investment properties, to account for all of its leasehold properties that were held for investment purposes as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020. Consequentially, these leasehold investment properties continue to be carried at fair values.
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The Target Group has not adopted any new standard or interpretation that is not yet effective for the accounting period up to 30 June 2020.
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New and revised HKFRSs not yet effective for the year ended 30 June 2020
Up to the date of issue of these Historical Financial Information, the HKICPA has issued a number of amendments which are not yet effective for the year ended 30 June 2020 and which have not been adopted in these Historical Financial Information. These include the following which may be relevant to the Target Group.
Effective for accounting periods | |
beginning on or after | |
Amendments to HKFRS 3, Definition of a | 1 January 2020 |
business | |
Amendments to HKAS 1 and HKAS 8, | 1 January 2020 |
Definition of material | |
Amendments to HKFRS 10 and HKAS 28, | A date to be determined by HKICPA |
Sale or contribution of assets between an | |
investor and its associate or joint venture |
The Target Group is in the process of making an assessment of what the impact of these amendments is expected to be in the period of initial application. So far it has concluded that the adoption of them is unlikely to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Target Group.
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies set out below have been consistently applied to all the years presented in the Historical Financial Information, unless otherwise stated.
- Foreign currency translation
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Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the Historical Financial Information are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Target Group operates (the "functional currency"). The Historical Financial Information is presented in Hong Kong dollars, which is the functional and presentation currency of the Target Group.
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Functional and presentation currency
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Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at exchange rates at the end of reporting period of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in consolidated profit or loss.
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Transactions and balances
- Basis of consolidation
Results of subsidiaries are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Target Company obtains control, until the date such control ceases. All significant intercompany transactions and balances within the Target Company are eliminated on consolidation. - Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an entity over which the Target Company has control. Control is achieved when the Target Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. In assessing whether the Target Company has power, only substantive rights are considered. - Revenue recognition
- Rental income is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease terms.
- Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis on the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.
- Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated 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. The cost is depreciated over their estimated useful lives and after taking into account their estimated residual values, using the straight-line method at 20% per annum.
The gain or loss arising from the derecognition of an item of property, plant and equipment is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the relevant asset and is recognised in consolidated profit or loss.
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Investment properties
Investment properties are properties held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both. Such properties are not depreciated, and are measured initially at cost including transaction costs and thereafter stated at fair value, determined on the basis of professional valuation performed at the end of each reporting period. Any changes in fair value are recognised in consolidated profit or loss. A property interest under an operating lease which is held for the above purposes is classified and accounted for as an investment property.
Subsequent expenditure is included in the carrying amount of the asset only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Target Group and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. All other repair and maintenance costs are expensed in the consolidated profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred.
An investment property is derecognised upon disposal or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected to be received. The gain or loss arising from the derecognition of an investment property is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the relevant asset and is recognised in consolidated profit or loss. - Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Financial assets at amortised costs
The Target Group initially measures a financial asset at amortised costs at its fair value plus transaction costs. Accounts receivable that do not contain a significant financing component are measured at the transaction price.
The Target Group measures financial assets at amortised cost if both of the following conditions are met: - The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and
- The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest method and are subject to impairment. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognised in consolidated profit or loss. Gains and losses are recognised in consolidated profit or loss when the asset is derecognised, modified or impaired.
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The Target Group's financial assets at amortised cost includes cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables and deposits.
Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset is primarily derecognised when:
- The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
- The Target Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows in a transaction in which the Target Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset or in which the Target Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset but has transferred control of the asset.
When the Target Group enters into transactions whereby it transfers its rights to receive cash flows from an asset, but retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership or control of the transferred asset, the Target Group continues to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of its continuing involvement. In that case, the Target 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 Target Group has retained.
Impairment of financial assets
The Target Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses ("ECLs") for all debt instruments that are measured at financial assets measured at amortised costs.
ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses, measured based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Target Group expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.
ECLs are recognised in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that result from default events that are possible within the 12 months after the end of reporting period (a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses that result from all possible default events over the remaining life of the exposure, irrespective of the timing of the default (a lifetime ECL).
For account receivable, the Target Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Target Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at the end of each reporting period.
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When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when estimating ECL, the Target Group considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Target Group's historical experience and informed credit assessment and including forward-looking information.
Loss allowance for financial assets measured at amortised cost is deducted from the gross carrying amount of the assets.
The Target Group considers a financial asset in default when the Target Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts in full, without recourse by the Target Group to action such as realising the security (if any is held). A financial asset can be classified as in default but without an allowance for credit losses (i.e. no impairment loss is expected) after taking into account the value of collateral held by the Target Group. A financial asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual cash flows. Write-offs can relate to a financial asset in its entirety, or to a portion of it, and constitute a derecognition event.
Financial liabilities at amortised costs
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. These include amounts owing to shareholders, tenants' deposits and accounts other payables and accruals. Interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses are recognised in consolidated profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in consolidated profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged, 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 the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the consolidated profit or loss.
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Cash and cash equivalents
In the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, bank balances and deposits and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
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Current and deferred income tax
The tax expense for the years comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in consolidated profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in the other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in the other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
Current income tax
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of each reporting period. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax is recognised, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the Historical Financial Information. However, deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the end of reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis. - Impairment of non-financial assets
At the end of each reporting period, assets, other than financial assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. When an indication of impairment exists, the Target Group estimates the asset's recoverable amount, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount in consolidated profit or loss. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units).
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An impairment loss recognised in prior year for an asset is reversed if there has been a favourable change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined as if no impairment loss had been recognised. Reversals of impairment losses are credited to consolidated profit or loss.
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Operating leases
Leases that do not substantially transfer to the lessees all the risks and rewards of ownership of assets are accounted for as operating leases. Rental income from operating leases is recognised as an income on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. - Provision and contingent liabilities
Provisions are recognised for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount when the Target Group has a legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made. Where the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at the present value of the expenditures expected to settle the obligation.
Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably, the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote. Possible obligations, whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non- occurrence of one or more future events are also disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote. - Fair value measurement
The Target Group measures its investment properties, at fair value through profit or loss at the end of each reporting period. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either in the principal market for the asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Target Group. The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
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The Target Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
Level 1 - based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 - based on valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is observable, either directly or indirectly
Level 3 - based on valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognised on a recurring basis, the Target Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
5. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Target Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Estimation of fair value of investment properties
The fair value of investment properties is determined by using income and market approaches. Details of the judgement and assumptions have been disclosed in Note 15. The fair values were based on the valuation on these properties conducted by professional valuers, which has knowledge on valuation of properties, using property valuation techniques which involve certain assumptions of market conditions. Given the heterogeneous nature of real estate properties, it may result in changes in the fair value of the Target Group's investment properties and corresponding adjustment to the amount of gain or loss recognised in consolidated profit or loss.
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SEGMENT REPORTING
No segmental information for the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020 (the "Track Record Period") is presented as the Target Group's revenue and operating results for the years were generated solely from its properties investment operation in Hong Kong. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE A FUND, B FUND AND C FUND OF THE TARGET GROUP AS A WHOLE
Below are the consolidated financial statements of A Fund, B Fund and C Fund for the Track Record Period together with the respective explanatory notes.
C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T O F P R O F I T O R L O S S A N D O T H E R COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 30 June 2018
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | TOTAL | |||||||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||||||
Revenue | 208,750,851 | - | 102,213,715 | 310,964,566 | ||||||||
Other income | 4,392,701 | - | 892,171 | 5,284,872 | ||||||||
Fair value changes on investment properties | 633,410,300 | - | 1,250,000,000 | 1,883,410,300 | ||||||||
Operating and administrative expenses | (21,214,405) | (44,588) | (5,923,979) | (27,182,972) | ||||||||
Profit/(loss) before taxation | ||||||||||||
825,339,447 | (44,588) | 1,347,181,907 | 2,172,476,766 | |||||||||
Income tax (expenses)/credit | (31,018,219) | 7,357 | (15,874,464) | (46,885,326) | ||||||||
Profit/(loss) for the year | ||||||||||||
794,321,228 | (37,231) | 1,331,307,443 | 2,125,591,440 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income | ||||||||||||
for the year attributable to the equity | ||||||||||||
holders of the Funds | 794,321,228 | (37,231) | 1,331,307,443 | 2,125,591,440 | ||||||||
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C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T O F P R O F I T O R L O S S A N D O T H E R COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 30 June 2019
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | TOTAL | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Revenue | 210,393,121 | - | 104,939,164 | 315,332,285 | ||||
Other income | 9,251,725 | - | 4,912,034 | 14,163,759 | ||||
Fair value changes on investment properties | 100,400,000 | - | 329,846,948 | 430,246,948 | ||||
Operating and administrative expenses | (17,467,609) | (46,292) | (85,815,873) | (103,329,774) | ||||
Profit/(loss) before taxation | ||||||||
302,577,237 | (46,292) | 353,882,273 | 656,413,218 | |||||
Income tax (expenses)/credit | (31,683,624) | 7,638 | (16,372,429) | (48,048,415) | ||||
Profit/(loss) for the year | ||||||||
270,893,613 | (38,654) | 337,509,844 | 608,364,803 | |||||
Other comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | ||||
Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income | ||||||||
for the year attributable to the equity | ||||||||
holders of the Funds | 270,893,613 | (38,654) | 337,509,844 | 608,364,803 | ||||
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C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T O F P R O F I T O R L O S S A N D O T H E R COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 30 June 2020
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | TOTAL | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Revenue | 183,131,084 | - | 94,265,244 | 277,396,328 | ||||
Other income | 59,432,476 | - | 9,017,212 | 68,449,688 | ||||
Fair value changes on investment properties | (863,400,000) | - | (370,000,000) | (1,233,400,000) | ||||
Operating and administrative expenses | (17,749,554) | (48,154) | (7,046,276) | (24,843,984) | ||||
Loss before taxation | ||||||||
(638,585,994) | (48,154) | (273,763,820) | (912,397,968) | |||||
Income tax (expenses)/credit | (34,847,907) | 7,945 | (14,407,567) | (49,247,529) | ||||
Loss for the year | ||||||||
(673,443,901) | (40,209) | (288,171,387) | (961,645,497) | |||||
Other comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | ||||
Loss and total comprehensive income for the years | ||||||||
attributable to the equity holders of the Funds | (673,443,901) | (40,209) | (288,171,387) | (961,645,497) | ||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2018
Inter-funds | |||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | TOTAL | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Non-current assets | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Investment properties | 5,510,000,000 | - | 5,100,000,000 | - | 10,610,000,000 | ||||
5,510,000,000 | - | 5,100,000,000 | - | 10,610,000,000 | |||||
Current assets | |||||||||
Accounts and other receivables | 16,116,252 | - | 11,128,788 | (278,900) | 26,966,140 | ||||
Deposits and prepayments | 5,160,332 | - | 1,384,478 | - | 6,544,810 | ||||
Cash and bank balances | 529,901,389 | 121,098 | 127,736,697 | - | 657,759,184 | ||||
551,177,973 | 121,098 | 140,249,963 | (278,900) | 691,270,134 | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||
Amounts owing to shareholders | 86,430,864 | - | 105,080,370 | - | 191,511,234 | ||||
Tenants' deposits | 62,153,041 | - | 39,651,755 | - | 101,804,796 | ||||
Accounts and other payables | 53,814,531 | - | 4,193,368 | (278,900) | 57,728,999 | ||||
Current accounts | 5,899,658 | (5,899,658) | - | - | - | ||||
Current tax liabilities | 30,720,949 | - | 16,669,775 | - | 47,390,724 | ||||
239,019,043 | (5,899,658) | 165,595,268 | (278,900) | 398,435,753 | |||||
Net current assets/(liabilities) | |||||||||
312,158,930 | (6,020,756) | (25,345,305) | - | 292,834,381 | |||||
Total assets less current liabilities | |||||||||
5,822,158,930 | 6,020,756 | 5,074,654,695 | - | 10,902,834,381 | |||||
Non-current liabilities | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 88,144,623 | - | 15,764,668 | - | 103,909,291 | ||||
NET ASSETS | 5,734,014,307 | 6,020,756 | 5,058,890,027 | - | 10,798,925,090 | ||||
Equity | |||||||||
Share capital | 100,000 | 4,500 | 5,500 | - | 110,000 | ||||
Accumulated profits | 5,733,914,307 | 6,016,256 | 5,058,884,527 | - | 10,798,815,090 | ||||
TOTAL EQUITY | |||||||||
5,734,014,307 | 6,020,756 | 5,058,890,027 | - | 10,798,925,090 | |||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2019
Inter-funds | |||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | TOTAL | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Non-current assets | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Investment properties | 5,610,400,000 | - | 4,670,000,000 | - | 10,280,400,000 | ||||
5,610,400,000 | - | 4,670,000,000 | - | 10,280,400,000 | |||||
Current assets | |||||||||
Accounts and other receivables | 12,628,484 | - | 12,047,327 | (431,049) | 24,244,762 | ||||
Deposits and prepayments | 4,439,927 | - | 38,938 | - | 4,478,865 | ||||
Cash and bank balances | 702,543,503 | 204,806 | 802,754,235 | 190,074 | 1,505,692,618 | ||||
719,611,914 | 204,806 | 814,840,500 | (240,975) | 1,534,416,245 | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||
Amounts owing to shareholders | 86,430,864 | - | 14,330,370 | - | 100,761,234 | ||||
Tenants' deposits | 60,908,839 | - | 38,630,473 | - | 99,539,312 | ||||
Accounts and other payables | 51,188,872 | - | 3,420,673 | (240,975) | 54,368,570 | ||||
Current accounts | 5,777,296 | (5,777,296) | - | - | - | ||||
Current tax liabilities | 30,483,822 | - | 17,372,708 | - | 47,856,530 | ||||
234,789,693 | (5,777,296) | 73,754,224 | (240,975) | 302,525,646 | |||||
Net current assets | |||||||||
484,822,221 | 5,982,102 | 741,086,276 | - | 1,231,890,599 | |||||
Total assets less current liabilities | |||||||||
6,095,222,221 | 5,982,102 | 5,411,086,276 | - | 11,512,290,599 | |||||
Non-current liabilities | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 90,314,301 | - | 14,686,405 | - | 105,000,706 | ||||
NET ASSETS | 6,004,907,920 | 5,982,102 | 5,396,399,871 | - | 11,407,289,893 | ||||
Equity | |||||||||
Share capital | 100,000 | 4,500 | 5,500 | - | 110,000 | ||||
Accumulated profits | 6,004,807,920 | 5,977,602 | 5,396,394,371 | - | 11,407,179,893 | ||||
TOTAL EQUITY | |||||||||
6,004,907,920 | 5,982,102 | 5,396,399,871 | - | 11,407,289,893 | |||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2020
Inter-funds | |||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | TOTAL | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Non-current assets | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Investment properties | 4,747,000,000 | - | 4,300,000,000 | - | 9,047,000,000 | ||||
4,747,000,000 | - | 4,300,000,000 | - | 9,047,000,000 | |||||
Current assets | |||||||||
Accounts and other receivables | 20,402,624 | - | 17,556,559 | (143,075) | 37,816,108 | ||||
Deposits and prepayments | 5,229,859 | - | 38,022 | - | 5,267,881 | ||||
Cash and bank balances | 835,185,382 | 4,500 | 131,115,478 | 143,075 | 966,448,435 | ||||
860,817,865 | 4,500 | 148,710,059 | - | 1,009,532,424 | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||
Amounts owing to shareholders | 86,430,864 | - | - | - | 86,430,864 | ||||
Tenants' deposits | 56,418,834 | - | 33,213,800 | - | 89,632,634 | ||||
Accounts and other payables | 7,599,027 | - | 1,522,390 | - | 9,121,417 | ||||
Current tax liabilities | 33,366,033 | - | 16,211,389 | - | 49,577,422 | ||||
183,814,758 | - | 50,947,579 | - | 234,762,337 | |||||
Net current assets | |||||||||
677,003,107 | 4,500 | 97,762,480 | - | 774,770,087 | |||||
Total assets less current liabilities | |||||||||
5,424,003,107 | 4,500 | 4,397,762,480 | - | 9,821,770,087 | |||||
Non-current liabilities | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 92,529,088 | - | 15,533,996 | - | 108,063,084 | ||||
NET ASSETS | 5,331,474,019 | 4,500 | 4,382,228,484 | - | 9,713,707,003 | ||||
Equity | |||||||||
Share capital | 100,000 | 4,500 | 5,500 | - | 110,000 | ||||
Accumulated profits | 5,331,374,019 | - | 4,382,222,984 | - | 9,713,597,003 | ||||
TOTAL EQUITY | 5,331,474,019 | 4,500 | 4,382,228,484 | - | 9,713,707,003 | ||||
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8. REVENUE
The Target Group's revenue represents rental income from shopping mall, offices and carparks.
2018 | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
Rental income | 198,697,235 | - | 102,213,715 | 300,910,950 | |||
Carpark income | 10,053,616 | - | - | 10,053,616 | |||
208,750,851 | - | 102,213,715 | 310,964,566 | ||||
2019 | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
Rental income | 199,389,235 | - | 104,939,164 | 304,328,399 | |||
Carpark income | 11,003,886 | - | - | 11,003,886 | |||
210,393,121 | - | 104,939,164 | 315,332,285 | ||||
2020 | ||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Rental income | 173,902,903 | - | 94,265,244 | 268,168,147 | ||||
Carpark income | 9,228,181 | - | - | 9,228,181 | ||||
183,131,084 | - | 94,265,244 | 277,396,328 | |||||
9. OTHER INCOME
2018 | ||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Interest income | 4,013,259 | - | 892,171 | 4,905,430 | ||||
Other income | 379,442 | - | - | 379,442 | ||||
4,392,701 | - | 892,171 | 5,284,872 | |||||
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2019 | ||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Interest income | 9,238,960 | - | 4,912,034 | 14,150,994 | ||||
Other income | 12,765 | - | - | 12,765 | ||||
9,251,725 | - | 4,912,034 | 14,163,759 | |||||
2020 | ||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Interest income | 13,920,570 | - | 8,677,358 | 22,597,928 | ||||
Other income (note) | 45,511,906 | - | 339,854 | 45,851,760 | ||||
59,432,476 | - | 9,017,212 | 68,449,688 | |||||
Note: Other income included a sum of HK$45,301,917 being other payables written back.
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10. PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION Profit/(loss) before taxation is arrived at:-
2018 | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
After crediting: | |||||||
Rental income from investment properties | 208,750,851 | - | 102,213,715 | 310,964,566 | |||
Less: Direct operating expenses arising from | |||||||
investment properties | |||||||
- Agency fees | 692,246 | - | 2,298,486 | 2,990,732 | |||
- Air-conditioning and management charges | 2,693,560 | - | 742,080 | 3,435,640 | |||
- Carpark expenses | 2,127,071 | - | - | 2,127,071 | |||
- Management fees | 4,722,768 | - | 2,125,117 | 6,847,885 | |||
- Shopping mall expenses | 6,582,280 | - | - | 6,582,280 | |||
- Other expenses | 1,028,305 | - | 683,807 | 1,712,112 | |||
17,846,230 | - | 5,849,490 | 23,695,720 | ||||
190,904,621 | - | 96,364,225 | 287,268,846 | ||||
After charging: | |||||||
Auditor's remuneration | 396,000 | - | - | 396,000 | |||
Staff costs (Note 12) | 652,800 | - | - | 652,800 | |||
Management fees | 2,015,959 | - | - | 2,015,959 | |||
Others | 303,416 | 44,588 | 74,489 | 422,493 | |||
3,368,175 | 44,588 | 74,489 | 3,487,252 | ||||
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PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION
Profit/(loss) before taxation is arrived at:-
2019 | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
After crediting: | |||||||
Rental income from investment properties | 210,393,121 | - | 104,939,164 | 315,332,285 | |||
Less: Direct operating expenses arising from | |||||||
investment properties | |||||||
- Agency fees | 731,206 | - | 1,524,660 | 2,255,866 | |||
- Air-conditioning and management charges | 2,789,573 | - | 898,704 | 3,688,277 | |||
- Carpark expenses | 2,017,989 | - | - | 2,017,989 | |||
- Management fees | 4,584,779 | - | 2,140,707 | 6,725,486 | |||
- Net loss on disposal of investment properties | - | - | 79,846,948 | 79,846,948 | |||
- Shopping mall expenses | 2,441,772 | - | - | 2,441,772 | |||
- Other expenses | 1,256,582 | - | 1,243,704 | 2,500,286 | |||
13,821,901 | - | 85,654,723 | 99,476,624 | ||||
196,571,220 | - | 19,284,441 | 215,855,661 | ||||
After charging: | |||||||
Auditor's remuneration | 410,600 | - | - | 410,600 | |||
Staff costs (Note 12) | 652,800 | - | - | 652,800 | |||
Management fees | 2,255,551 | - | 2,000 | 2,257,551 | |||
Others | 326,757 | 46,292 | 159,150 | 532,199 | |||
3,645,708 | 46,292 | 161,150 | 3,853,150 | ||||
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LOSS BEFORE TAXATION | |||||||
Loss before taxation is arrived at:- | |||||||
2020 | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
After crediting: | |||||||
Rental income from investment properties | 183,131,084 | - | 94,265,244 | 277,396,328 | |||
Less: Direct operating expenses arising from | |||||||
investment properties | |||||||
- Agency fees | 258,744 | - | 2,976,096 | 3,234,840 | |||
- Air-conditioning and management charges | 3,620,025 | - | 848,773 | 4,468,798 | |||
- Carpark expenses | 1,925,241 | - | - | 1,925,241 | |||
- Management fees | 3,761,524 | - | 1,854,805 | 5,616,329 | |||
- Shopping mall expenses | 890,125 | - | - | 890,125 | |||
- Other expenses | 3,540,942 | - | 1,057,500 | 4,598,442 | |||
13,996,601 | - | 6,737,174 | 20,733,775 | ||||
169,134,483 | - | 87,528,070 | 256,662,553 | ||||
After charging: | |||||||
Auditor's remuneration | 247,800 | - | 183,000 | 430,800 | |||
Bad debts | 327,719 | - | - | 327,719 | |||
Staff costs (Note 12) | 652,800 | - | - | 652,800 | |||
Management fees | 2,217,087 | - | 4,800 | 2,221,887 | |||
Others | 307,547 | 48,154 | 121,302 | 477,003 | |||
3,752,953 | 48,154 | 309,102 | 4,110,209 | ||||
11. INCOME TAX
- For the year ended 30 June 2018, Hong Kong Profits Tax has been provided at the rate of 16.5% on the assessable profits for the year. For the two years ended 30 June 2019 and 2020, under the two-tiered profits tax rates regime, the first $2 million of assessable profits of the qualifying group entity will be taxed at 8.25%, and assessable profits above $2 million will be taxed at 16.5%. The profits of group entities not qualifying for two-tiered profits tax rates regime will continue to be taxed at a flat rate of 16.5%.
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Income tax expenses in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income represents:
For the year ended 30 June 2018 | A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Current tax - | ||||||||
Tax for the year | 29,000,118 | (7,357) | 14,911,313 | 43,904,074 | ||||
(Over)/under-provision in prior year | 1,096 | - | (15,152) | (14,056) | ||||
29,001,214 | (7,357) | 14,896,161 | 43,890,018 | |||||
Deferred tax - | ||||||||
Origination and reversal of temporary | ||||||||
differences | 2,017,826 | - | 978,303 | 2,996,129 | ||||
Over-provision in prior year | (821) | - | - | (821) | ||||
2,017,005 | - | 978,303 | 2,995,308 | |||||
31,018,219 | (7,357) | 15,874,464 | 46,885,326 | |||||
For the year ended 30 June 2019 | A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Current tax - | ||||||||
Tax for the year | 29,668,313 | (7,638) | 17,450,692 | 47,111,367 | ||||
Over-provision in prior year | (154,367) | - | - | (154,367) | ||||
29,513,946 | (7,638) | 17,450,692 | 46,957,000 | |||||
Deferred tax - | ||||||||
Origination and reversal of temporary | ||||||||
differences | 2,200,358 | - | (1,078,263) | 1,122,095 | ||||
Over-provision in prior year | (30,680) | - | - | (30,680) | ||||
2,169,678 | - | (1,078,263) | 1,091,415 | |||||
31,683,624 | (7,638) | 16,372,429 | 48,048,415 | |||||
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For the year ended 30 June 2020 | A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Current tax - | ||||||||
Tax for the year | 32,607,092 | (7,945) | 13,615,993 | 46,215,140 | ||||
(Over)/under-provision in prior year | 26,028 | - | (56,017) | (29,989) | ||||
32,633,120 | (7,945) | 13,559,976 | 46,185,151 | |||||
Deferred tax - | ||||||||
Origination and reversal of temporary | ||||||||
differences | 2,215,192 | - | 847,591 | 3,062,783 | ||||
Over-provision in prior year | (405) | - | - | (405) | ||||
2,214,787 | - | 847,591 | 3,062,378 | |||||
34,847,907 | (7,945) | 14,407,567 | 49,247,529 | |||||
- The reconciliation between income tax expense/(credit) and accounting profit/(loss) in the consolidated financial statements is as follows:
For the year ended 30 June 2018 | A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Profit/(loss) before tax | 825,339,447 | (44,588) | 1,347,181,907 | 2,172,476,766 | ||||
Notional tax at the applicable tax rate | ||||||||
of 16.5% | 136,181,009 | (7,357) | 222,285,014 | 358,458,666 | ||||
Tax effect of net income that is not | ||||||||
taxable in determining taxable profit | (105,164,824) | - | (206,395,398) | (311,560,222) | ||||
Tax effect of unrecognised tax losses | 21,759 | - | - | 21,759 | ||||
Tax concession | ( 20,000) | - | - | (20,000) | ||||
(Over)/under-provision in prior year | 275 | - | (15,152) | (14,877) | ||||
Income tax expenses/(credit) | 31,018,219 | (7,357) | 15,874,464 | 46,885,326 | ||||
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For the year ended 30 June 2019 | A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Profit/(loss) before tax | 302,577,237 | (46,292) | 353,882,273 | 656,413,218 | ||||
Notional tax at the applicable tax rate | ||||||||
of 16.5% | 49,925,243 | (7,638) | 58,390,575 | 108,308,180 | ||||
Tax concession on two-tiered profits | ||||||||
tax rate regime | (165,000) | - | - | (165,000) | ||||
Tax effect of net income that is not | ||||||||
taxable in determining taxable profit | (18,077,754) | - | (42,018,146) | (60,095,900) | ||||
Tax effect of unrecognised tax losses | 21,182 | - | - | 21,182 | ||||
Tax concession | (30,000) | - | - | (30,000) | ||||
Under-provision in prior year | 9,953 | - | - | 9,953 | ||||
Income tax expenses/(credit) | 31,683,624 | (7,638) | 16,372,429 | 48,048,415 | ||||
For the year ended 30 June 2020 | A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Loss before tax | (638,585,994) | (48,154) | (273,763,820) | (912,397,968) | ||||
Notional tax at the applicable tax rate | ||||||||
of 16.5% | (105,366,689) | (7,945) | (45,171,030) | (150,545,664) | ||||
Tax effect of net expenses that is not | ||||||||
deductible in determining taxable | ||||||||
profit | 140,168,715 | - | 59,634,614 | 199,803,329 | ||||
Tax effect of unrecognised tax losses | 20,258 | - | - | 20,258 | ||||
Tax concession | (20,000) | - | - | (20,000) | ||||
(Over)/under-provision in prior year | 45,623 | - | (56,017) | (10,394) | ||||
Income tax expenses/(credit) | 34,847,907 | (7,945) | 14,407,567 | 49,247,529 | ||||
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12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSES
- Staff costs represents a Director's emolument of A Fund, analysed as follows:
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||
Salaries, allowances and bonus | 624,000 | 624,000 | 624,000 | ||
Pension costs - Defined | |||||
contribution scheme | 28,800 | 28,800 | 28,800 | ||
652,800 | 652,800 | 652,800 | |||
- The remuneration of a Director for the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and
2020 are set out below:
Emoluments paid or receivable in respect of a person's services as a Director | |||||||||
Salaries, | |||||||||
allowances | |||||||||
and | Retirement | ||||||||
Director's | benefits in | Discretionary | scheme | ||||||
fee | kind | bonuses | contributions | Total | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
For the years ended | |||||||||
30 June 2018 | - | 624,000 | - | 28,800 | 652,800 | ||||
30 June 2019 | - | 624,000 | - | 28,800 | 652,800 | ||||
30 June 2020 | - | 624,000 | - | 28,800 | 652,800 | ||||
- Directors' retirement benefits
No retirement benefits were paid to or receivable by any Directors in respect of their other services in connection with the management of the affairs of the Target Company for the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020. - Directors' termination benefits
No payment was made to Directors as compensation for the early termination of the appointment during the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020.
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Consideration provided to third parties for making available Directors' services
No payment was made to third parties for making available Directors' services during the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020. - Information about loan, quasi-loans and other dealings in favour of Directors, controlled body corporates by and connected entities with such Directors
There are no loans, quasi-loans and other dealings in favour of Directors, controlled body corporates by and connected entities with such Directors during the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020. - Directors' material interests in transactions, arrangements or contracts
For the year ended 30 June 2019, the C Fund of the Target Company disposed of certain of its office premises to a subsidiary of Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, S.A. ("STDM") for HK$680,000,000. Since the Target Company is an associate of STDM and Ms. Ho Chiu King, Pansy Catilina, Ms. Ho Chiu Fung, Daisy, Ms. Ho Chiu Ha, Maisy and Mr. Shum Hong Kuen, David are common directors of both STDM and the Target Company, they are regarded as having a material interests in the transaction.
Apart from the above, no other significant transactions, arrangement and contracts in relation to the Target Company's business to which the Target Company was a party and in which a Director of the Target Company had a material interest, whether directly or indirectly, subsisted at the end of the years or at any time during the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020.
13. DIVIDEND
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||
A Fund - | - | - | - | ||
B Fund - | |||||
Interim dividend paid in respect of the | |||||
year ended 30 June 2020 | - | - | 5,937,393 | ||
C Fund - | |||||
Interim dividend paid in respect of the | |||||
year ended 30 June 2018 and 30 June | |||||
2020 | 66,000,000 | - | 726,000,000 | ||
66,000,000 | - | 731,937,393 | |||
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During the year ended 30 June 2018, the Board of Directors of C Shares paid an interim dividend of HK$120,000 per ordinary share, totalling HK$66,000,000.
During the year ended 30 June 2020, the Board of Directors of B Shares paid an interim dividend of HK$13,194 per ordinary share, totalling HK$5,937,393.
During the year ended 30 June 2020, the Board of Directors of C Shares paid an interim dividend of HK$1,320,000 per ordinary share, totalling HK$726,000,000.
14. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT A Fund
Furniture, | ||||||||||
equipment | ||||||||||
and fittings | ||||||||||
HK$ | ||||||||||
Cost | ||||||||||
At 1.7.2017, 30.6.2018, 30.6.2019 and 30.6.2020 | 103,187 | |||||||||
Accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||
At 1.7.2017, 30.6.2018, 30.6.2019 and 30.6.2020 | 103,187 | |||||||||
Carrying amount | ||||||||||
At 30.6.2018, 30.6.2019 and 30.6.2020 | - | |||||||||
15. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES | ||||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |||||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||||
Fair values | ||||||||||
At 1.7.2017 | 4,872,000,000 | - | 3,850,000,000 | 8,722,000,000 | ||||||
Capitalised subsequent | ||||||||||
expenditures | 4,589,700 | - | - | 4,589,700 | ||||||
Changes in fair values | 633,410,300 | - | 1,250,000,000 | 1,883,410,300 | ||||||
At 30.6.2018 | 5,510,000,000 | - | 5,100,000,000 | 10,610,000,000 | ||||||
Disposal | - | - | (759,846,948) | (759,846,948) | ||||||
Changes in fair values | 100,400,000 | - | 329,846,948 | 430,246,948 | ||||||
At 30.6.2019 | 5,610,400,000 | - | 4,670,000,000 | 10,280,400,000 | ||||||
Changes in fair values | (863,400,000) | - | (370,000,000) | (1,233,400,000) | ||||||
At 30.6.2020 | 4,747,000,000 | - | 4,300,000,000 | 9,047,000,000 | ||||||
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The current use of the Target Group's investment properties equates to their highest and best use and were valued at their fair values as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020 by independent firm of qualified valuers as follow:
Years ended | A Fund Properties | C Fund Properties | |
30 | June 2018 | Savills Valuation and | Savills Valuation and |
Professional Services Limited | Professional Services Limited | ||
30 | June 2019 | Savills Valuation and | Savills Valuation and |
Professional Services Limited | Professional Services Limited | ||
30 | June 2020 | Cushman & Wakefield Limited | Savills Valuation and |
Professional Services Limited |
Fair values of the Target Group's investment properties are categorised as Level 3 measurement in the three-level fair value hierarchy. During the years, there were no transfers between different levels within the fair value hierarchy.
The valuation methodologies adopted by valuers are stated below:
Years ended | A Fund Properties | C Fund Properties | |
Shopping mall | Carparks and offices | Offices | |
30 June 2018 | Income approach | Income approach | Income approach |
30 June 2019 | Income approach | Income approach | Income approach |
30 June 2020 | Income approach | Market approach | Income approach |
Set out below is the fair values and significant unobservable inputs used for fair value measurements of the Target Group's investment properties as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020:
As at 30 June 2018 Income approach | |||||||
Weighted average | |||||||
capitalisation rates | A Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Shopping mall | 4.4% | 4,600,000,000 | - | 4,600,000,000 | |||
Carparks and offices | 2.6% - 3.4% | 910,000,000 | 5,100,000,000 | 6,010,000,000 | |||
5,510,000,000 | 5,100,000,000 | 10,610,000,000 | |||||
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As at 30 June 2019 Income approach | ||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average | ||||||||||||||||||
capitalisation rates | A Fund | C Fund | Total | |||||||||||||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||||||||||||||
Shopping mall | 4.4% | 4,640,000,000 | - | 4,640,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Carparks and offices | 2.25 - 2.6% | 970,400,000 | 4,670,000,000 | 5,640,400,000 | ||||||||||||||
5,610,400,000 | 4,670,000,000 | 10,280,400,000 | ||||||||||||||||
As at 30 June 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||
Market | ||||||||||||||||||
Income approach | approach | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted average | ||||||||||||||||||
capitalisation rate | A Fund | C Fund | A Fund | |||||||||||||||
Shopping mall | 4.3% - 4.8% | 4,050,000,000 | - | - | 4,050,000,000 | |||||||||||||
Carparks and offices | 2.6% | - | 4,300,000,000 | 697,000,000 | 4,997,000,000 | |||||||||||||
$4,050,000,000 | $4,300,000,000 | $697,000,000 | $9,047,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Income approach
Income approach are valued by capitalising the net rental income from the existing tenancies with due allowance for reversionary income potential at appropriate capitalisation rates for individual properties. The capitalisation rate adopted, which varies according to the type and class of property concerned, its location and the type of tenant in occupation, is derived by reference to the yields achieved from analysis of recent comparable property investment transactions and encapsulates future expectations of the investors regarding income and capital growth and perceived risks.
The fair values of the Target Group's investment properties are inversely related to capitalisation rates, which are determined by investors' expectations on investment yields, rental growth and the risk profile of the properties being valued. A lower/(higher) capitalisation rate would imply a higher/(lower) property value.
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Market approach
As at 30 June 2020, the carparks and office premises of A Fund were valued by using market approach. A significant increase/decrease in the unit rate of market price would result in a significant increase/decrease in the fair value of the properties which were classified as investment properties as at 30 June 2020. The key inputs are as follows:
Properties | Market prices |
Carpark | HK$3,500,000 each |
Offices | HK$29,000 psf on gross floor area |
Market approach is based on assuming sales of the properties in its existing state by making reference to comparable market transactions as available in the relevant market. However, given the heterogeneous nature of real estate properties, appropriate adjustments are usually required to allow for any qualitative differences that may affect the price likely to be achieved by the properties under consideration.
The valuation takes into account the characteristics of the properties, which included the unit rate, view, floor level and other factors collectively, to arrive at the market price.
16. ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES, DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS
Included in the accounts and other receivables are trade receivables. It represents rental income receivable from tenants whereby no general credit terms are granted. The tenants are obligated to settle the amounts pursuant to terms and conditions of relevant tenancy agreements.
As at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020, accounts receivables are fully performing and do not contain impaired assets. Loss allowances for lifetime expected credit losses on trade receivables are not recognised because historical records indicate that the possibility of default is remote.
As at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020, the rental and utility deposits were considered to be settled within the normal operating cycle. Hence, it was classified as current assets.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of reporting period is the carrying amounts of accounts and other receivables and deposits. The Target Group does not hold any collateral as security.
The carrying amounts of the Target Group's accounts and other receivables and deposits are denominated in Hong Kong Dollars.
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17. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
As at 30 June 2018 | |||||||||
Inter-funds | |||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Cash at banks and in hand | 45,901,389 | 121,098 | 22,736,697 | - | 68,759,184 | ||||
Bank deposits with original | |||||||||
maturities of three months or | |||||||||
less | 484,000,000 | - | 105,000,000 | - | 589,000,000 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 529,901,389 | 121,098 | 127,736,697 | - | 657,759,184 | ||||
Maximum exposure to credit | |||||||||
risk | 529,901,389 | 121,098 | 127,736,697 | - | 657,759,184 | ||||
As at 30 June 2019 | ||||||||||
Inter-funds | ||||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | ||||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||||
Cash at banks and in hand | 32,543,503 | 204,806 | 20,171,685 | 190,074 | 53,110,068 | |||||
Bank deposits with original | ||||||||||
maturities of three months or | ||||||||||
less | 670,000,000 | - | 782,582,550 | - | 1,452,582,550 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 702,543,503 | 204,806 | 802,754,235 | 190,074 | 1,505,692,618 | |||||
Maximum exposure to credit | ||||||||||
risk | 702,543,503 | 204,806 | 802,754,235 | 190,074 | 1,505,692,618 | |||||
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As at 30 June 2020 | |||||||||
Inter-funds | |||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||
Cash at banks and in hand | 19,997,820 | 4,500 | 15,115,478 | 143,075 | 35,260,873 | ||||
Bank deposits with original | |||||||||
maturities of three months or | |||||||||
less | 815,187,562 | - | 116,000,000 | - | 931,187,562 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 835,185,382 | 4,500 | 131,115,478 | 143,075 | 966,448,435 | ||||
Maximum exposure to credit | |||||||||
risk | 835,185,382 | 4,500 | 131,115,478 | 143,075 | 966,448,435 | ||||
The above bank balances were denominated in Hong Kong Dollars.
The effective interest rates on bank deposits with original maturities of three months or less are 1.51%, 2.48% and 0.62% per annum respectively as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020.
The bank deposits with original maturities of three months or less have an average original maturity of 30 days as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020.
The Target Group does not hold any collateral as security of its cash and bank balances.
18. AMOUNTS OWING TO SHAREHOLDERS
Amounts owing to shareholders are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand.
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19. ACCOUNTS AND OTHER PAYABLES
As at 30 June 2018 | ||||||||||
Inter-funds | ||||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | ||||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||||
Other payables | 3,452,314 | - | 1,663,717 | - | 5,116,031 | |||||
Accounts payables and accruals | 50,362,217 | - | 2,529,651 | (278,900) | 52,612,968 | |||||
53,814,531 | - | 4,193,368 | (278,900) | 57,728,999 | ||||||
As at 30 June 2019 | ||||||||||
Inter-funds | ||||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | ||||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||||
Other payables | 2,508,950 | - | 1,684,638 | - | 4,193,588 | |||||
Accounts payables and accruals | 48,679,922 | - | 1,736,035 | (240,975) | 50,174,982 | |||||
51,188,872 | - | 3,420,673 | (240,975) | 54,368,570 | ||||||
As at 30 June 2020 | ||||||||||
Inter-funds | ||||||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | ||||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||||
Other payables | 4,795,734 | - | 439,148 | - | 5,234,882 | |||||
Accounts payables and accruals | 2,803,293 | - | 1,083,242 | - | 3,886,535 | |||||
7,599,027 | - | 1,522,390 | - | 9,121,417 | ||||||
The above accounts and other payables, accruals and tenants' deposits are denominated in Hong Kong Dollars.
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20. DEFERRED TAX
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities recognised
The components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities recognised in the consolidated statements of financial position and the movements during the years are as follows:
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |||||||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||||||||
At 1.7.2017 | 86,127,618 | - | 14,786,365 | 100,913,983 | ||||||||
Charged to consolidated profit | ||||||||||||
or loss - | ||||||||||||
Current year | 2,017,826 | - | 978,303 | 2,996,129 | ||||||||
Over-provision in prior year | (821) | - | - | (821) | ||||||||
At 30.6.2018 | 88,144,623 | - | 15,764,668 | 103,909,291 | ||||||||
Charged/(credit) to | ||||||||||||
consolidated profit or loss - | ||||||||||||
Current year | 2,200,358 | - | (1,078,263) | 1,122,095 | ||||||||
Over-provision in prior year | (30,680) | - | - | (30,680) | ||||||||
At 30.6.2019 | 90,314,301 | - | 14,686,405 | 105,000,706 | ||||||||
Charged to consolidated profit | ||||||||||||
or loss - | ||||||||||||
Current year | 2,215,192 | - | 847,591 | 3,062,783 | ||||||||
Over-provision in prior year | (405) | - | - | (405) | ||||||||
At 30.6.2020 | 92,529,088 | - | 15,533,996 | 108,063,084 | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred taxes relate to the same taxation authority.
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Net deferred tax liabilities recognised:
A Fund | C Fund | Total | |||||
Deferred tax | Deferred tax | Deferred tax | |||||
assets | liabilities | liabilities | |||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
At 30.6.2018 | (897,963) | 89,042,586 | 15,764,668 | 103,909,291 | |||
At 30.6.2019 | (940,725) | 91,255,026 | 14,686,405 | 105,000,706 | |||
At 30.6.2020 | (983,485) | 93,512,573 | 15,533,996 | 108,063,084 | |||
- Deferred tax assets unrecognised
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of:
A Fund
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |||
Tax losses | 2,828,607 | 2,937,903 | 3,045,400 | ||
The tax losses do not expire under current tax legislation.
21. SHARE CAPITAL | ||||||||
Number of shares | ||||||||
A shares | B shares | C shares | Amount | |||||
HK$ | ||||||||
Issued and fully paid Ordinary | ||||||||
shares | ||||||||
At 30.6.2018 | 1,000 | 450 | 550 | 110,000 | ||||
At 30.6.2019 | 1,000 | 450 | 550 | 110,000 | ||||
At 30.6.2020 | 1,000 | 450 | 550 | 110,000 | ||||
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Note:
The A Shares, B Shares and C Shares shall constitute separate classes of shares and shall confer on their respective holders the rights and privileges and be subject to the restrictions set out in the Articles of Association of the Target Company. The A Fund, B Fund and C Fund are appropriated exclusively to the holders of A Shares, B Shares and C Shares respectively.
22. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
- Cash generated from operations
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
Profit/(loss) before tax | 2,172,476,766 | 656,413,218 | (912,397,968) | |||
Adjustments for: | ||||||
Fair value changes on investment properties | (1,883,410,300) | (430,246,948) | 1,233,400,000 | |||
Interest income | (4,905,430) | (14,150,994) | (22,597,928) | |||
Net loss on disposal of investment | ||||||
properties | - | 79,846,948 | - | |||
Bad debts | - | - | 327,719 | |||
Operating profit before working capital | ||||||
changes | 284,161,036 | 291,862,224 | 298,731,823 | |||
(Increase)/decrease in accounts and other | ||||||
receivables | (2,261,797) | 3,431,604 | (15,311,763) | |||
(Increase)/decrease in deposits and | ||||||
prepayments | (82,477) | 2,065,945 | (789,016) | |||
Increase/(decrease) in accounts and other | ||||||
payables | 510,270 | (3,360,429) | (45,247,153) | |||
Increase/(decrease) in tenants' deposits | (1,852,052) | (2,265,484) | (9,906,678) | |||
Cash generated from operations | 280,474,980 | 291,733,860 | 227,477,213 | |||
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- An analysis of loss on disposal of investment properties C Fund
2019 | ||
HK$ | ||
Carrying amounts | 759,846,948 | |
Loss on disposal of investment properties | (79,846,948) | |
Proceeds from disposal of investment properties | 680,000,000 | |
23. FUTURE MINIMUM RENTALS RECEIVABLES
At 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020, the Target Group had future minimum rentals receivables under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
As at 30 June 2018 | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
Not later than one year | 143,620,908 | - | 71,276,122 | 214,897,030 | |||
Later than one year and not | |||||||
later than five years | 96,318,669 | - | 44,031,080 | 140,349,749 | |||
239,939,577 | - | 115,307,202 | 355,246,779 | ||||
As at 30 June 2019 | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
Not later than one year | 129,465,193 | - | 66,813,923 | 196,279,116 | |||
Later than one year and not | |||||||
later than five years | 51,446,250 | - | 39,857,130 | 91,303,380 | |||
180,911,443 | - | 106,671,053 | 287,582,496 | ||||
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As at 30 June 2020 | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | ||||
Not later than one year | 79,342,004 | - | 63,492,199 | 142,834,203 | |||
Later than one year and not | |||||||
later than five years | 26,732,539 | - | 35,526,979 | 62,259,518 | |||
106,074,543 | - | 99,019,178 | 205,093,721 | ||||
24. SUBSIDIARIES
Details of A Fund's subsidiaries as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020 are as follows: -
Private companies | Issued and | Proportion of | Principal |
incorporated in Hong Kong | paid up capital | ownership interest | activities |
Easy Hope Company Limited | 8 ordinary shares: | 100% | Property |
HK$800 | investment | ||
Hotel Victoria Limited | 2 ordinary shares: | 100% | Inactive |
HK$2 |
25. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Other than the transactions and balances with related parties disclosed in note 18 in these Historical Financial Information, the Target Group had the following significant transactions with related parties:
- During the years, the Target Group had the following significant transactions with related companies in which certain Directors of the Target Company and of its subsidiaries and/or their close family members have control/joint control/ significant influence/beneficial interests:
For the year ended 30 June 2018 | ||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Rental income | 19,470,829 | - | 13,250,011 | 32,720,840 |
Carpark expenses | 237,600 | - | - | 237,600 |
Leasing agency fees | 692,246 | - | 1,901,126 | 2,593,372 |
Management fees | 6,359,989 | - | 2,125,117 | 8,485,106 |
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For the year ended 30 June 2019 | ||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Rental income | 19,207,283 | - | 11,955,576 | 31,162,859 |
Carpark expenses | 237,600 | - | - | 237,600 |
Leasing agency fees | 543,414 | - | 1,029,909 | 1,573,323 |
Management fees | 6,390,697 | - | 2,140,707 | 8,531,404 |
Proceed from disposal of | ||||
investment properties | - | - | 680,000,000 | 680,000,000 |
For the year ended 30 June 2020 | ||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Rental income | 17,972,598 | - | 12,288,816 | 30,261,414 |
Carpark expenses | 237,600 | - | - | 237,600 |
Leasing agency fees | 258,744 | - | 1,532,291 | 1,791,035 |
Management fees | 5,520,234 | - | 1,854,805 | 7,375,039 |
- Accounts and other receivables, tenants' deposits and accounts payable included the following balances with related companies in which certain Directors of the Target Company and of its subsidiaries and/or their close family members have control/joint control/significant influence/beneficial interests:
As at 30 June 2018 | ||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Accounts and other receivables | 3,624,399 | - | 223,731 | 3,848,130 |
Tenants' deposits | 6,216,754 | - | 3,671,925 | 9,888,679 |
Accounts and other payables | 1,674,876 | - | 1,025,138 | 2,700,014 |
As at 30 June 2019 | ||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Accounts and other receivables | 597,067 | - | 904,856 | 1,501,923 |
Tenants' deposits | 6,169,137 | - | 3,682,949 | 9,852,086 |
Accounts and other payables | 1,057,376 | - | 326,870 | 1,384,246 |
As at 30 June 2020 | ||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Accounts and other receivables | 736,726 | - | 485,404 | 1,222,130 |
Tenants' deposits | 5,678,032 | - | 3,985,274 | 9,663,306 |
Accounts and other payables | 767,114 | - | 145,530 | 912,644 |
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- Office premises and carparks for the fair values of HK $ 530,000,000, HK$562,400,000 and HK$415,000,000 as at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020 respectively are used by related companies free of rental. Certain Directors of the Target Company are regarded as having beneficial interest in the related companies.
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CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Target Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern. The Directors of the Target Company regard total equity as capital, for capital management purposes.
The Target Group manages capital by regularly monitoring its current and expected liquidity requirements rather than using debt/equity ratio analyses. - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
- Categories of financial instruments
As at 30 June 2018 | |||||
Inter-funds | |||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Financial assets - | |||||
Financial assets at | |||||
amortised costs | |||||
(including cash | |||||
and bank balances) | 551,156,753 | 6,020,756 | 140,239,033 | (6,178,558) | 691,237,984 |
Financial liabilities - | |||||
Financial liabilities | |||||
at amortised costs | 204,845,780 | - | 147,261,776 | (6,178,558) | 345,928,998 |
As at 30 June 2019 | |||||
Inter-funds | |||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Financial assets - | |||||
Financial assets at | |||||
amortised costs | |||||
(including cash | |||||
and bank balances) | 719,590,401 | 5,982,102 | 814,828,916 | (6,018,271) | 1,534,383,148 |
Financial liabilities - | |||||
Financial liabilities | |||||
at amortised costs | 201,796,921 | - | 54,696,878 | (6,018,271) | 250,475,528 |
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As at 30 June 2020 | Inter-funds | ||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
Financial assets - | |||||
Financial assets at | |||||
amortised costs | |||||
(including cash and | |||||
bank balances) | 860,770,717 | 4,500 | 148,699,391 | - | 1,009,474,608 |
Financial liabilities - | |||||
Financial liabilities at | |||||
amortised costs | 145,595,795 | - | 34,297,042 | - | 179,892,837 |
- Financial risk management
The Target Group's activities exposed it to a variety of financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk. The Target Group's overall risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Target Group's financial performance. - Credit risk
The Target Group's credit risk is primarily attributable to accounts receivable and bank deposits and balances. The carrying amounts of financial assets represent the amounts of maximum exposure to credit risk. The Target Group manages its credit risk arising from receivables by regularly monitoring their recoverability. The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the banks are authorised financial institutions regulated under the Hong Kong Banking Ordinance and with high credit ratings. - Liquidity risk
The Target Group is exposed to liquidity risk on financial liabilities. The Target Group's policy is to regularly monitor current and expected liquidity requirements to ensure that it maintains sufficient reserves of cash to meet its liquidity requirements in the short and longer term.
- Credit risk
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Summary quantitative data and contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities:
Carrying amounts and contractual undiscounted cash flows | |||||
Inter-funds | |||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
As at 30 June 2018 | |||||
Maturity of less than one | |||||
year or on demand | |||||
Amounts owing to | |||||
shareholders | 86,430,864 | - | 105,080,370 | - | 191,511,234 |
Tenants' deposits | 62,153,041 | - | 39,651,755 | - | 101,804,796 |
Accounts and other | |||||
payables | 53,814,531 | - | 4,193,368 | (278,900) | 57,728,999 |
Carrying amounts and contractual undiscounted cash flows | |||||
Inter-funds | |||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
As at 30 June 2019 | |||||
Maturity of less than one | |||||
year or on demand | |||||
Amounts owing to | |||||
shareholders | 86,430,864 | - | 14,330,370 | - | 100,761,234 |
Tenants' deposits | 60,908,839 | - | 38,630,473 | - | 99,539,312 |
Accounts and other | |||||
payables | 51,188,872 | - | 3,420,673 | (240,975) | 54,368,570 |
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Carrying amounts and contractual undiscounted cash flows | |||||
Inter-funds | |||||
A Fund | B Fund | C Fund | elimination | Total | |
HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | HK$ | |
As at 30 June 2020 | |||||
Maturity of less than one | |||||
year or on demand | |||||
Amounts owing to | |||||
shareholders | 86,430,864 | - | - | - | 86,430,864 |
Tenants' deposits | 56,418,834 | - | 33,213,800 | - | 89,632,634 |
Accounts and other | |||||
payables | 7,599,027 | - | 1,522,390 | - | 9,121,417 |
- Interest rate risk
Bank balances at floating interest rate are exposed to cash flow interest rate risk. In the opinion of the Directors of the Target Company, the Target Group has minimal exposure to interest rate risk.
- Interest rate risk
- Fair values
The Directors have considered that the carrying amounts of all financial assets and liabilities approximated to their fair values as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020.
- INFORMATION ON STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TARGET COMPANY
The statutory consolidated financial statements of the Target Group which were subject to audit during the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020, were prepared in accordance with HKFRSs. The statutory auditor of these consolidated financial statements for the years ended 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020 is Bruce C. Y. Chui & Co., Certified Public Accountants. - GUARANTEE AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Target Group does not have any significant guarantee and contingent liabilities outstanding at 30 June 2018, 2019 and 2020.
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30. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
The outbreak of novel coronavirus virus disease (COVID-19) epidemic in early 2020 has resulted in a challenging operational environment and have adverse impact on the Target Group's business operations. The Target Group will pay close attention to the development of the epidemic and assess its impact on the consolidated financial statements, the assessment is still in progress and the related impact would not be reasonably estimated at this stage.
31 SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Target Company in respect of any period subsequent to 30 June 2020 and up to the date of this report. Save as disclosed in this report, no dividend or distribution has been declared or made by the Target Company in respect of any period subsequent to 30 June 2020.
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Appendix III | MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS |
ON A FUND AND B FUND | |
Given that (i) the financial results of the Target Company will not be consolidated into that of the Group and the Company's interests in the Target Company will be accounted for using the equity method of accounting in the consolidated financial statements of the Group, (ii) the Group is only entitled to the distributions made out of A Fund and B Fund and/or any profits generated from the assets held therein in proportion to its percentage holdings in A Shares and B Shares respectively and is not entitled to any distributions out of C Fund and/or any profits generated from the assets held therein, and (iii) the Group has no control over the decisions of material matters relating to C Fund including change of any contracts or sale of assets attributable to C Fund, distribution out of C Fund and day-to-day operation of the business operated by C Fund, the following management discussion and analysis covers A Fund and B Fund only and is based on the financial information of A Fund and B Fund for the three years ended 30 June 2020 included in the accountant's report of the Target Company as set out in Appendix II to this circular.
Business review
The Target Company is a property investment and investment holding company and its issued share capital comprises 1,000 A Shares, 450 B Shares and 550 C Shares. According to the articles of association of the Target Company, A Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holders of A Shares, B Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holder of B Shares and C Fund of the Target Company is appropriated exclusively to the holders of C Shares. Each of these funds is operated and maintained by the Target Company, separate and distinct from the other funds for which separate records and books of account are maintained in respect of each fund. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the assets attributable to A Fund comprise certain retail shops, office units and car parking spaces at Shun Tak Centre in Central, Hong Kong and cash, whereas the assets attributable to B Fund comprise cash only. The properties of A Fund are held for lease.
Financial review
A Fund
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Financial performance
For the three years ended 30 June 2020, A Fund's revenue and operating results were generated entirely from its properties investment operations in Hong Kong and as such had only one reportable business segment. A Fund recorded revenue of approximately HK$208.8 million, HK$210.4 million and HK$183.1 million which were contributed by rental income and carpark income from its investment properties for each of the three years ended 30 June 2020, respectively. The decrease in revenue for the year ended 30 June 2020 was due to the rent concession offered to tenants in light of the social unrest and the coronavirus situation.
A Fund recorded other income of approximately HK$4.4 million, HK$9.3 million and HK$59.4 million for each of the three years ended 30 June 2020, which mainly comprised interest income arising from bank deposits of cash on hand for the two years ended 30 June 2019, and other income rose significantly for the year ended 30 June 2020 due to a one-off written back of other payables relating to the funds previously paid for renovation.
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ON A FUND AND B FUND | |
The fair value increase on investment properties for A Fund were approximately HK$633.4 million and HK$100.4 million for each of the two years ended 30 June 2019. A Fund recorded decrease in the fair value of its investment properties of HK$863.4 million for the year ended 30 June 2020 which was mainly due to the weaker sentiment amidst the uncertainty arising from the global pandemic.
For the three years ended 30 June 2020, the operating and administrative expenses of A Fund were approximately HK$21.2 million, HK$17.5 million and HK$17.7 million, respectively. The operating and administrative expenses remained stable which mainly comprised shopping mall expenses, management fees, air-conditioning and management charges and car park expenses.
Further, A Fund recorded income tax of approximately HK$31.0 million, HK$31.7 million and HK$34.8 million, arising from current tax and deferred tax expenses.
Based on the analysis above, A Fund recorded net profit for each of the two years ended 30 June 2019 of approximately HK$794.3 million and HK$270.9 million, respectively, and a net loss for the year ended 30 June 2020 of approximately HK$673.4 million.
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Liquidity and financial resources
As at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, A Fund had non-current assets of approximately HK$5,510.0 million, HK$5,610.4 million and HK$4,747.0 million, respectively. It recorded cash and bank balances of approximately HK$529.9 million, HK$702.5 million and HK$835.2 million, respectively. Its current liabilities which mainly comprised amounts due to shareholders, deposits received from its tenants, accounts payables and current tax liabilities amounted to HK$239.0 million, HK$234.8 million and HK$183.8 million as at the end of the three years ended 30 June 2020. The decrease as at 30 June 2020 was mainly due to a one- off written bank of other payables relating to the funds previously paid for renovation. Its long-term liabilities only comprised deferred tax liabilities of approximately HK$88.1 million, HK$90.3 million and HK$92.5 million as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, respectively.
A Fund had not maintained any committed borrowing facilities nor made any bank loan drawdown as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, respectively. There were no charges over its assets as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, respectively.
The total equity of A Fund as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020 was HK$5,734.0 million, HK$6,004.9 million and HK$5,331.5 million, respectively. - Gearing ratio
The asset-liability ratio of A Fund, which is equal to total liabilities over total assets, as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020 was approximately 5.4%, 5.1% and 4.9%, respectively.
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ON A FUND AND B FUND | |
- Contingent liabilities
A Fund did not have any significant contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020. - Financial risk management
For the each of the three years ended 30 June 2020, A Fund was mainly exposed to credit, liquidity and interest rate risks arising in the normal course of business. For details of the exposure to such risks and the relevant risk management policies and practices adopted by A Fund, please refer to note 27(b) of the Accountant's Report of the Target Company as set out in Appendix II to this circular. - Significant investments
As at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, A Fund did not hold any material investments. - Employees and remuneration policies
As at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, A Fund had one, one and one full-time employee, respectively. A Fund recruits, promotes and remunerates its employee based on their qualifications, experience, skills and performances. It provides trainings and competitive remuneration packages including salaries and discretionary bonuses for its employee to promote a motivated working environment.
B Fund
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Financial performance
For the three years ended 30 June 2020, B Fund did not record any revenue as it only held cash and did not hold any properties for investment.
For each of the three years ended 30 June 2020, it recorded minimal operating and administrative expenses of approximately HK$45,000, HK$46,000 and HK$48,000 and current tax credit of approximately HK$7,000, HK$8,000 and HK$8,000.
Based on the analysis above, B Fund recorded a net loss of approximately HK$37,000, HK$39,000 and HK$40,000 for each of the three years ended 30 June 2020, respectively,
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- Liquidity and financial resources
As at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, B Fund did not record any non-current assets. It recorded cash and bank balances of approximately HK$0.1 million and HK$0.2 million as at 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2019, respectively. It recorded a debit balance of current accounts of approximately HK$5.9 million, HK$5.8 million and nil as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, respectively, and did not have any liabilities as at the relevant times. Following the payment of an interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2020 of approximately HK$5.9 million to the shareholders of B Fund, it recorded cash and bank balances of HK$4,500 as at 30 June 2020 contributed solely by its share capital.
B Fund had not maintained any committed borrowing facilities or made any bank loan drawdown as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, respectively. There were no charges over its assets as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, respectively.
The total equity of B Fund as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020 was HK$6.0 million, HK$6.0 million and HK$4,500, respectively. - Contingent liabilities
B Fund did not have any significant contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020. - Financial risk management
For the each of the three years ended 30 June 2020, B Fund was mainly exposed to credit and interest rate risks. For details of the exposure to such risks and the relevant risk management policies and practices adopted by B Fund, please refer to note 27(b) of the Accountant's Report of the Target Company as set out in Appendix II to this circular. - Significant investments
As at 30 June 2018, 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, B Fund did not have any material investments.
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INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | |
- Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities of the Enlarged Group
The information set out in this appendix does not form part of the accountant's report as set out in Appendix II to this circular, and is included herein for illustrative purpose only.
The following is the illustrative unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of the Enlarged Group ("Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information"), which have been prepared on the basis of notes set out below and in accordance with Rule 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules, for the purpose of illustrating the effects of the Acquisition on the Group for inclusion in this circular.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been prepared to illustrate the effects of the Acquisition on the Group's financial position as at 31 December 2019 as if the Acquisition had taken place at 31 December 2019.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been prepared for illustrative purposes only and, because of its hypothetical nature, it may not give a true picture of the financial position of the Enlarged Group had the Acquisition been completed as at 31 December 2019 or any future dates.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information should be read in conjunction with the historical financial information of the Group as set out in the published annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2019 and other financial information included elsewhere in this circular.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information does not constitute the Company's statutory annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019 but is derived from those financial statements. Further information relating to those statutory financial statements required to be disclosed in accordance with section 436 of the Companies Ordinance is as follows: - the Company has delivered the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019 to the Registrar of Companies as required by section 662(3) of, and Part 3 of Schedule 6 to, the Companies Ordinance; and
- the Company's auditor has reported on those financial statements. The auditor's report was unqualified; did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying the report; and did not contain a statement under section 406(2), 407(2) or 407(3) of the Companies Ordinance.
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INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | |||||||||||
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities of the Enlarged Group | |||||||||||
Consolidated | Unaudited | ||||||||||
statement of | pro forma | ||||||||||
assets and | consolidated | ||||||||||
liabilities of | statement of | ||||||||||
the Group | assets and | ||||||||||
as at 31 | liabilities of | ||||||||||
December | the Enlarged | ||||||||||
2019 | Pro forma adjustments | Group | |||||||||
HK$'000 | HK$'000 | HK$'000 | HK$'000 | ||||||||
(note 1) | (note 2) | (note 3) | |||||||||
Non-current assets | |||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 3,652,657 | - | - | 3,652,657 | |||||||
Right-of-use assets | 855,823 | - | - | 855,823 | |||||||
Investment properties | 8,132,054 | - | - | 8,132,054 | |||||||
Joint ventures | 12,734,445 | - | - | 12,734,445 | |||||||
Associates | 3,141,999 | 2,393,167 | 6,000 | 5,541,166 | |||||||
Intangible assets | 2,320 | - | - | 2,320 | |||||||
Financial assets at fair value | |||||||||||
through other comprehensive | |||||||||||
income | 3,586,492 | - | - | 3,586,492 | |||||||
Mortgage loans receivable | 1,187 | - | - | 1,187 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets | 46,503 | - | - | 46,503 | |||||||
Other non-current assets | 1,456,929 | - | - | 1,456,929 | |||||||
33,610,409 | 2,393,167 | 6,000 | 36,009,576 | ||||||||
Current assets | |||||||||||
Properties for or under | |||||||||||
development | 6,765,078 | - | - | 6,765,078 | |||||||
Inventories | 11,569,353 | - | - | 11,569,353 | |||||||
Trade and other receivables, | |||||||||||
deposits paid and | |||||||||||
prepayments | 1,080,100 | 23,587 | - | 1,103,687 | |||||||
Derivative financial instruments | 16,503 | - | - | 16,503 | |||||||
Taxation recoverable | 6,489 | - | - | 6,489 | |||||||
Cash and bank balances | 12,280,902 | (779,203) | - | 11,501,699 | |||||||
31,718,425 | (755,616) | - | 30,962,809 |
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INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | ||||||||||
Consolidated | Unaudited | |||||||||
statement of | pro forma | |||||||||
assets and | consolidated | |||||||||
liabilities of | statement of | |||||||||
the Group | assets and | |||||||||
as at 31 | liabilities of | |||||||||
December | the Enlarged | |||||||||
2019 | Pro forma adjustments | Group | ||||||||
HK$'000 | HK$'000 | HK$'000 | HK$'000 | |||||||
(note 1) | (note 2) | (note 3) | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||
Trade and other payables, and | ||||||||||
deposits received | 2,733,511 | - | 6,000 | 2,739,511 | ||||||
Contract liabilities | 666,084 | - | - | 666,084 | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 47,278 | - | - | 47,278 | ||||||
Bank borrowings | 7,295,263 | - | - | 7,295,263 | ||||||
Medium term notes | 3,170,586 | - | - | 3,170,586 | ||||||
Provision for employee benefits | 11,231 | - | - | 11,231 | ||||||
Taxation payable | 1,021,385 | - | - | 1,021,385 | ||||||
Loans from non-controlling | ||||||||||
interests | 896,536 | - | - | 896,536 | ||||||
15,841,874 | - | 6,000 | 15,847,874 | |||||||
Net current assets | 15,876,551 | (755,616) | (6,000) | 15,114,935 | ||||||
Total assets less current | ||||||||||
liabilities | 49,486,960 | 1,637,551 | - | 51,124,511 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||
Contract liabilities | 24,164 | - | - | 24,164 | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 69,830 | - | - | 69,830 | ||||||
Bank borrowings | 8,019,423 | - | - | 8,019,423 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 912,951 | - | - | 912,951 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | - | 1,608,001 | - | 1,608,001 | ||||||
9,026,368 | 1,608,001 | - | 10,634,369 | |||||||
Net assets | ||||||||||
40,460,592 | 29,550 | - | 40,490,142 | |||||||
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INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | |
Notes:
- The audited consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of the Group as at 31 December 2019 is extracted, without adjustments, from the annual report of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2019.
- On 29 June 2020, the Buyer, a wholly-owned of the Company, entered into the Agreement with the Vendor, to acquire 450 A Shares and 450 B Shares in the Target Company together with the shareholder's loan of approximately HK$23,587,000. The investment in the Target Company is calculated as follows:
HK$'000 | ||
Base Consideration | 2,361,196 | |
Post-Completion Adjustment (note a) | 26,008 | |
Total Consideration (note b) | 2,387,204 | |
Shareholder's loan | (23,587) | |
Bargain purchase (note c) | 29,550 | |
Investment in the Target Company (note d) | 2,393,167 |
- The Post-Completion Adjustment is calculated as the difference between the Actual Net Asset Value of A Fund and B Fund of the Target Company (being the Total Consideration) and the Base Consideration as set out in the Letter from the Board section of this circular. The Actual Net Asset Value of A Fund and B Fund of the Target Company as calculated below and as set out in the Letter from the Board section of this circular was approximately HK$2,387,204,000.
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INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | |||||||
A Fund | B Fund | Total | |||||
HK$'000 | HK$'000 | HK$'000 | |||||
Net assets as at 30 June 2020 per the | |||||||
accountant's report as set out in | |||||||
Appendix II to this circular | 5,331,474 | 4 | 5,331,478 | ||||
Less: Investment properties as | |||||||
at 30 June 2020 per the | |||||||
accountant's report as set | |||||||
out in Appendix II to this | |||||||
circular | (4,747,000) | - | (4,747,000) | ||||
Add: Agreed value of the Properties | |||||||
as set out in the Letter from | |||||||
the Board section of this | |||||||
circular | 4,668,000 | - | 4,668,000 | ||||
5,252,474 | 4 | 5,252,478 | |||||
Acquired 45% of total issued A | |||||||
shares and 100% of total issued B | |||||||
shares | 2,363,613 | 4 | 2,363,617 | ||||
Add: Shareholder's loan | 23,587 | - | 23,587 | ||||
Actual Net Asset Value | 2,387,200 | 4 | 2,387,204 | ||||
- As set out in the Letter from the Board section of this circular, the Total Consideration to be paid is approximately HK$2,387,204,000. Pursuant to the Agreement, approximately HK$779,203,000 was paid to the Vendor on 30 June 2020, approximately HK$779,203,000 will be paid to the Vendor on or before 30 June 2021 and the remaining balance of approximately HK$828,798,000 will be paid to the Vendor on or before 30 June 2022. The deferred consideration is subject to 2% interest per annum.
- The difference between the Total Consideration and the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of A Fund and B Fund of the Target Company of approximately HK$29,550,000 is recorded as a bargain purchase in the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information. The investment properties of A Fund and B Fund of the Target Company are valued at approximately HK$4,747,000,000 as at 30 June 2020 with reference to the valuation report prepared by Cushman & Wakefield Limited, an independent valuer engaged by the Company. The bargain purchase recognised is the Group's portion of the difference between the fair value of the investment properties and the agreed value of the Properties of approximately HK$4,668,000,000 as set out in the Letter from the Board section of this circular, taking into account of the estimated legal and professional fees and other expenses of approximately HK$6,000,000 directly attributable to the Acquisition. Apart from the investment properties of A Fund and B Fund of the Target Company, the Directors consider that the book values of the remaining identifiable assets and liabilities approximate their fair values.
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Appendix IV | UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL |
INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | |
- Upon completion of the Acquisition, the Group will hold 55% of the total issued A Shares, 100% of the total issued B Shares and none of the total issued C Shares of the Target Company. The Target Group will be accounted for using the equity method of accounting in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 28 "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures" issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the "HKICPA") in the consolidated financial statements of the Group. The entire investment cost in the Target Company is subject to impairment assessment in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 36 "Impairment of Assets" issued by the HKICPA as a single asset, by comparing its recoverable amount to its carrying amount, whenever there are indicators that the investment may be impaired. In the opinion of the Directors, there is no impairment on the investment in the Target Company as the assets and liabilities of the Target Group were carried at fair value at Completion.
The bargain purchase on Acquisition and the investment in the Target Company in relation to the Acquisition are subject to change upon confirmation of the final amount of legal and professional fees and other expenses directly attributable to the Acquisition which may be different from their estimated amounts used in the preparation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information.
- Upon completion of the Acquisition, the Group will hold 55% of the total issued A Shares, 100% of the total issued B Shares and none of the total issued C Shares of the Target Company. The Target Group will be accounted for using the equity method of accounting in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 28 "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures" issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the "HKICPA") in the consolidated financial statements of the Group. The entire investment cost in the Target Company is subject to impairment assessment in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 36 "Impairment of Assets" issued by the HKICPA as a single asset, by comparing its recoverable amount to its carrying amount, whenever there are indicators that the investment may be impaired. In the opinion of the Directors, there is no impairment on the investment in the Target Company as the assets and liabilities of the Target Group were carried at fair value at Completion.
- The adjustment represents estimated legal and professional fees and other expenses of approximately HK$6,000,000 directly attributable to the Acquisition, which the Directors confirm will be capitalised in full to the investment in the Target Company in accordance with the Company's accounting policies.
- On 6 March 2020, the Group, China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited ("CTII") and Shun Tak - China Travel Shipping Investments Limited ("STCTSI") entered into a series of agreements whereby (i) the Group conditionally agreed to sell 21% equity interest in STCTSI to CTII for a cash consideration of HK$437 million (subject to adjustment); (ii) CTII conditionally agreed to sell China Travel Tours Transportation Development (HK) Limited ("CTTT") and CTTT's shareholder loan to STCTSI for a cash consideration of HK$508 million (subject to adjustment); and (iii) the Group conditionally agreed to sell Jointmight Investments Limited ("Jointmight") to STCTSI for a cash consideration of HK$55 million (subject to adjustment) (together, the "STCTSI Transactions"). Please refer to the Company's circular titled "Major and Connected Transaction in relation to a Cross Boundary Transportation Joint Venture Company" dated 26 March 2020 for more details on the STCTSI Transactions including the expected financial impact arising from the STCTSI Transactions. The STCTSI Transactions were completed on 16 July 2020.
- No other adjustments (including the STCTSI Transactions set out in note 4 above) have been made to reflect any trading results or other transactions entered into by the Enlarged Group subsequent to 31 December 2019.
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Appendix IV | UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL |
INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | |
- REPORT ON UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE ENLARGED GROUP
The following is the text of a report on the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group received from PricewaterhouseCoopers, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, for the purpose of incorporation in this circular.
INDEPENDENT REPORTING ACCOUNTANT'S ASSURANCE REPORT ON THE COMPILATION OF UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
To the Directors of Shun Tak Holdings Limited
We have completed our assurance engagement to report on the compilation of unaudited pro forma financial information of Shun Tak Holdings Limited (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group"), together with Shun Tak Centre Limited (the "Target Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Enlarged Group") by the directors of the Company (the "Directors") for illustrative purposes only. The unaudited pro forma financial information consists of the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2019 and related notes (the "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information") as set out on pages IV-1 to IV-6 of the Company's circular dated 26 August 2020 (the "Circular") in connection with the acquisition of 450 A shares, 450 B shares and loan from shareholder of the Target Company (the "Acquisition") by the Company. The applicable criteria on the basis of which the Directors have compiled the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information are described on pages IV-1 to IV-6 of the Circular.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been compiled by the Directors to illustrate the impact of the Acquisition on the Group's financial position as at 31 December 2019 as if the Acquisition had taken place at 31 December 2019. As part of this process, information about the Group's financial position has been extracted by the Directors from the Group's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019, on which an audit report has been published.
Directors' Responsibility for the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
The Directors are responsible for compiling the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information in accordance with paragraph 4.29 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules") and with reference to Accounting Guideline 7 Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for Inclusion in Investment Circulars ("AG 7") issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("HKICPA").
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Appendix IV | UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL |
INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | |
Our Independence and Quality Control
We have complied with the independence and other ethical requirements of the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the HKICPA, which is founded on fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour.
Our firm applies Hong Kong Standard on Quality Control 1 issued by the HKICPA and accordingly maintains a comprehensive system of quality control including documented policies and procedures regarding compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Reporting Accountant's Responsibilities
Our responsibility is to express an opinion, as required by paragraph 4.29(7) of the Listing Rules, on the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information and to report our opinion to you. We do not accept any responsibility for any reports previously given by us on any financial information used in the compilation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information beyond that owed to those to whom those reports were addressed by us at the dates of their issue.
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 plans and performs procedures to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Directors have compiled the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information in accordance with paragraph 4.29 of the Listing Rules and with reference to AG 7 issued by the
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 Unaudited 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 Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information.
The purpose of unaudited pro forma financial information included in a circular is solely to illustrate the impact of a significant event or transaction on unadjusted financial information of the entity as if the event had occurred or 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 Acquisition at 31 December 2019 would have been as presented.
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Appendix IV | UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL |
INFORMATION OF THE ENLARGED GROUP | |
A reasonable assurance engagement to report on whether the unaudited 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 unaudited pro forma financial information provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects directly attributable to the event or transaction, and to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence about whether:
- The related pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those criteria; and
- The unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the proper application of those adjustments to the 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 company, the event or transaction in respect of which the unaudited pro forma financial information has been compiled, and other relevant engagement circumstances.
The engagement also involves evaluating the overall presentation of the unaudited pro forma financial information.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion:
- the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the Directors on the basis stated;
- such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group; and
- the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information as disclosed pursuant to paragraph 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong, 26 August 2020
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Appendix V | PROPERTY VALUATION REPORT |
The following is the text of a letter, summary of valuations and valuation report prepared for the purpose of incorporation in this Circular received from Cushman & Wakefield Limited, an independent property valuer, in connection with its opinion of value of the properties held by or to be acquired by Shun Tak Holdings Limited as at 31 May 2020.
16/F Jardine House 1 Connaught Place Central Hong Kong
26 August 2020
The Directors
Shun Tak Holdings Limited
Penthouse 39/F, West Tower
Shun Tak Centre
200 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong
Dear Sirs,
Re: Portfolio Valuation
INSTRUCTION, PURPOSE & VALUATION DATE
In accordance with the instructions of Shun Tak Holdings Limited (the "Company") for Cushman
- Wakefield Limited ("C&W") to value the properties held by and the property to be acquired by the Company and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group") situated in Hong Kong (as more particularly described in the attached valuation report), we confirm that we have inspected 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 value of the properties as at 31 May 2020 (the "Valuation Date").
BASIS OF VALUATION
Our valuation of each of the properties represents its market value which in accordance with The HKIS Valuation Standards 2017 issued by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors is defined as "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".
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We confirm that the valuation is undertaken in accordance with the requirements set out in Chapter 5 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of the Hong Kong Limited and The HKIS Valuation Standards 2017 issued by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.
Our valuation of each of the properties is on an entirety interest basis.
VALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
Our valuation of the properties excludes an estimated price inflated or deflated by special terms or circumstances such as atypical financing, sale and leaseback arrangements, special considerations or concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale, or any element of value available only to a specific owner or purchaser.
No allowance has been made in our valuation for any charges, mortgages or amounts owing on the properties nor for any expenses or taxation which may be incurred in effecting a sale. Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed that each of the properties is free from encumbrances, restrictions and outgoings of an onerous nature which could affect its value.
METHOD OF VALUATION
In the valuation of property 1, we have adopted the Income Approach by capitalising the rental income derived from the existing tenancies with due provision for any reversionary income potential. We have also made reference to comparable sales transactions for cross-checking purpose.
In the valuation of properties 2 and 3, we have adopted the Market Approach assuming sale of each of the properties in its existing state by making reference to comparable sales transactions as available in the relevant market.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION
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 planning approvals, statutory notices, easements, tenure, identification of land and buildings, particulars of occupancy, site and floor areas, tenancy details, site and floor plans and all other relevant matters.
Dimensions and measurements are based on the copies of documents or other information provided to us by the Group and are therefore only approximations. No on-site measurement has been carried out. We have no reason to doubt the truth and accuracy of the information provided to us by the Group which is material to the valuations. We were also advised by the Group that no material facts have been omitted from the information provided.
TITLE INVESTIGATION
We have not been provided with copies of the title documents relating to the properties but have caused searches to be made at the Land Registry. However, we have not inspected the original documents to verify ownership or to ascertain any amendments which may not appear on the copies handed to us. All documents have been used for reference only and all dimensions, measurements and areas are approximate.
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SITE INSPECTION
Our valuers, Gordon Ng (MHKIS) and Terrence Lai (Probationer of HKIS), inspected the exterior and where possible the interior of the properties in June 2020. However, no structural survey has been made, but in the course of our inspections, we did not note any serious defects. We are not, however, able to report whether the properties are free of rot, infestation or any other structural defects. No test was carried out on any of the services. Unless otherwise stated, we have not been able to carry out detailed on-site measurements to verify the site and floor areas of the properties and we have assumed that the areas shown on the documents handed to us are correct.
MARKET UNCERTAINTY
The recent outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought high volatility to global financial markets and uncertainty to the property market. It is expected that property values will be very sensitive to development of the pandemic and changes in the financial markets. The extents of impact on different sectors of the market are different and the time for marketing and negotiating sale of a property will be longer than normal. There will be less certainty as to how long a valuation may sustain and property prices may fluctuate rapidly and materially over a short period of time. Our valuation of the property is valid only at the Valuation Date and any subsequent changes in market conditions as well as the resulting impacts on property values after the Valuation Date cannot be taken into account. If any party intends to make reference to our valuation when entering into any transaction, he must bear in mind the high market volatility during this period of time and that property values may or may not have changed since the Valuation Date.
CONFIRMATION OF INDEPENDENCE
We hereby confirm that C&W and the undersigned have no pecuniary or other interests that could conflict with the proper valuation of the properties or could reasonably be regarded as being capable of affecting our ability to give an unbiased opinion.
We enclose herewith a summary of valuations and our valuation report for your attention.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
Cushman & Wakefield Limited
K. B. Wong
MRICS, FHKIS, RPS(GP)
Executive Director
Valuation & Advisory Services, Hong Kong
Note: Mr. K.B. Wong is a Registered Professional Surveyor who has over 30 years' experience in valuation of properties in Hong Kong. Mr. Wong is competent and has sufficient knowledge of the market and the skill to undertake the valuations.
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SUMMARY OF VALUATIONS | |||
Properties to be acquired by the Group for Investment | |||
Market value | |||
in existing | |||
state as at | |||
Property | 31 May 2020 | ||
(HK$) | |||
1. | Units on the Basement, Ground, 1st, 2nd, | 4,050,000,000 | |
3rd and 4th Floors and Flat Roofs on the 4th, 7th and 8th Floors, | |||
Shun Tak Centre (Podium), | |||
168-200 Connaught Road Central, | |||
Sheung Wan, | |||
Hong Kong | |||
2. | The whole of 38th Floor | 415,000,000 | |
(except Units Nos. 3807-3811 on 38th Floor) of West Tower and | |||
Car Park Nos. 15, 16, 17 and 18 on the 6th Floor | |||
together with their respective adjoining spaces, if any, | |||
Shun Tak Centre, | |||
168-200 Connaught Road Central, | |||
Sheung Wan, | |||
Hong Kong | |||
3. | 81 car parking spaces on the 5th and 6th Floors, | 282,000,000 | |
Shun Tak Centre, | |||
168-200 Connaught Road Central, | |||
Sheung Wan, | |||
Hong Kong | |||
Total: | 4,747,000,000 |
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VALUATION REPORT
Properties to be acquired by the Group for Investment
Market value in | |||
Particulars of | existing state as at | ||
Property | Description and tenure | occupancy | 31 May 2020 |
1. Units on the Basement, Ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Floors and Flat Roofs on the 4th, 7th and 8th Floors, Shun Tak Centre (Podium), 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
7181/33888th shares of and in Inland Lot No. 8517
Shun Tak Centre comprises two office towers erected over 2 car parking floors and a 6-storey (including a basement) commercial/hydrofoil terminal podium completed in 1986.
The property comprises various retail and commercial units on the basement, ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors of the commercial podium of the development. The total lettable area of the property is approximately 213,786 sq.ft. (19,861.20 sq.m.) with breakdown as follows:
Floor | Lettable Area | ||
sq.ft. | sq.m. | ||
Basement | 45,548 | 4,231.51 | |
Ground | 7,123 | 661.74 | |
1st | 21,105 | 1,960.70 | |
2nd | 64,711 | 6,011.81 | |
3rd | 47,428 | 4,406.17 | |
4th | 27,871 | 2,589.28 |
As at the Valuation | HK$4,050,000,000 |
Date, portion of | (HONG KONG |
the property with | DOLLARS FOUR |
a lettable area | BILLION AND |
of about 19,999 | FIFTY MILLION) |
sq.ft. (1,857.95 | |
sq.m.) was vacant, | |
the remainder | |
of the property | |
was subject to | |
various tenancies | |
with the latest | |
tenancy due to | |
expire in January | |
2026, mostly | |
exclusive of rates, | |
air-conditioning | |
charges and | |
management | |
fees. The total | |
monthly rent and | |
licence income | |
is approximately | |
HK$13,800,000. |
Total | 213,786 | 19,861.20 |
The property also comprises the flat roofs on 4th, 7th and 8th floors of the podium of the development.
The property is held from the Government under Conditions of Grant No. UB11612 for a term of 75 years commencing from 31 December 1980 renewable for a further term of 75 years. The current Government rent payable for the subject lot is HK$1,000 per annum.
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Notes:
- According to the land search records obtained from the Land Registry, the property comprises the following units:
Basement | : | Shop Units Nos. B01-B10; |
Ground Floor | : | Shop Units Nos. G01 and G01A; |
1st Floor | : | Shop Units Nos. 101, 102A, 102B, 102C and 103; |
2nd Floor | : | Shop Units Nos. 201-212, 215A, 215-223, 223A, 225-231, 232A, |
232B, 232-243, 243A, 245A-245C,245-298,298A-298F and 299; | ||
3rd Floor | : | Shop Units Nos. 301-304, 305A, 305-329,330A-330C,331-343 and |
345-347; | ||
4th Floor | : | Shop Units Nos. 401, 403 and Flat Roof; |
7th Floor | : | Flat Roof; |
8th Floor | : | Flat Roof; and |
Hotel/Apartment Area on Basement, Ground Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor and 4th Floor.
- The registered owner of the property is Shun Tak Centre Limited.
- The property falls within a land use zone for "Commercial" purpose under Central District Outline Zoning Plan No. S/H4/17 dated 24 May 2019.
- Our key assumptions used in the valuation are summarized as below:
(i) | Market unit rent for retail unit | : | Approximately HK$14/sq.ft. to HK$450/sq.ft. on |
lettable area | |||
(ii) | Capitalisation rate for retail unit | : | 4.30% to 4.80% |
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VALUATION REPORT
Properties to be acquired by the Group for Investment
Market value in | |||
Particulars of | existing state as at | ||
Property | Description and tenure | occupancy | 31 May 2020 |
2. The whole of 38th Floor (except Units Nos. 3807-3811 on 38th Floor) of West Tower and Car Park Nos.
15, 16, 17 and 18 on the 6th Floor together with their respective adjoining spaces, if any, Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
245/33888th shares of and in Inland Lot No. 8517
Shun Tak Centre comprises two office | As at the Valuation | HK$415,000,000 |
towers erected over 2 car parking floors | Date, the property | (HONG KONG |
and a 6-storey (including a basement) | was owner- | DOLLARS FOUR |
commercial/hydrofoil terminal podium | occupied. | HUNDRED AND |
completed in 1986. | FIFTEEN MILLION) | |
The property comprises seven office | ||
units on the 38th floor of a 31-storey | ||
office tower (West Tower) of Shun Tak | ||
Centre and 4 covered private carparks | ||
on the 6th floor of Shun Tak Centre. | ||
The total gross floor area of the office | ||
units of the property is approximately | ||
13,827 sq.ft. (1,284.56 sq.m.). | ||
The property is held from the | ||
Government under Conditions of Grant | ||
No. UB11612 for a term of 75 years | ||
commencing from 31 December 1980 | ||
renewable for a further term of 75 | ||
years. The current Government rent | ||
payable for the subject lot is HK$1,000 | ||
per annum. |
Notes:
- The registered owner of the property is Shun Tak Centre Limited.
- The property falls within a land use zone for "Commercial" purpose under Central District Outline Zoning Plan No. S/H4/17 dated 24 May 2019.
- In undertaking our valuation, we have made reference to sales prices of comparable properties with a price range of approximately HK$24,770/sq.ft. to HK$33,000/sq.ft. gross. The unit rate assumed by us is consistent with the relevant comparables after adjustment of location, size, age, time and other relevant factors.
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VALUATION REPORT | ||||
Properties to be acquired by the Group for Investment | ||||
Market value in | ||||
Particulars of | existing state as at | |||
Property | Description and tenure | occupancy | 31 May 2020 | |
3. | 81 car parking | Shun Tak Centre comprises two office | As at the Valuation | HK$282,000,000 |
spaces on the | towers erected over 2 car parking floors | Date, the property | (HONG KONG | |
5th and 6th | and a 6-storey (including a basement) | was let on monthly | DOLLARS TWO | |
Floors, Shun Tak | commercial/hydrofoil terminal podium | or hourly basis | HUNDRED AND | |
Centre, 168-200 | completed in 1986. | and the average | EIGHTY TWO | |
Connaught Road | monthly income | MILLION) | ||
Central, Sheung | The property comprises 81 car parking | from June 2019 | ||
Wan, Hong Kong | spaces located on the 5th and 6th floors | to May 2020 was | ||
of the development. | approximately | |||
324/33888th | HK$653,000, | |||
shares of and in | The property is held from the | exclusive of | ||
Inland Lot No. | Government under Conditions of Grant | management fees, | ||
8517 | No. UB11612 for a term of 75 years | A/C charge and | ||
commencing from 31 December 1980 | administrative fee. | |||
renewable for a further term of 75 | ||||
years. The current Government rent | ||||
payable for the subject lot is HK$1,000 | ||||
per annum. |
Notes:
- The property comprises the following car parking spaces:
5th | Floor | : | Car Park Nos. 13-52 and 60-64; and |
6th | Floor | : | Car Park Nos. 19-54. |
- The registered owner of the property is Shun Tak Centre Limited.
- The property falls within a land use zone for "Commercial" purpose under Central District Outline Zoning Plan No. S/H4/17 dated 24 May 2019.
- In undertaking our valuation, we have made reference to sales prices of comparable properties with a price range of approximately HK$2,520,000 to HK$5,000,000 per space. The unit rate assumed by us is consistent with the relevant comparables after adjustment of location, size, age, time and other relevant factors.
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- RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the information contained in this circular 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 circular misleading. - DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
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Interests of Directors
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the interests and short positions of each Director and chief executive of the Company in the Shares, underlying Shares and debentures of the Company and any of its associated corporation(s) (within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (the "SFO")) which were required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which they were taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO), or which were required, pursuant to section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register referred to therein, or which were required, pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers (the "Model Code") to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange were as follows: - Interests of the Directors in Shares and Underlying Shares of the Company
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Interests of Directors
Number of shares held | |||||||
Approximate | |||||||
percentage of | |||||||
Name of | Personal | Corporate | total issued | ||||
director | Nature of Interests | interests | interests | shares | |||
Note | Note | Note (i) | |||||
Mr. Norman Ho | Interests in underlying shares | 1,132,124 | (ii) | - | 0.04% | ||
Mr. Charles Ho | Interests in underlying shares | 1,132,124 | (ii) | - | 0.04% | ||
Ms. Pansy Ho | Interests in issued shares | 166,043,937 | 368,620,627 | (iv) | 17.70% | ||
Interests in issued shares | - | 65,040,000 | (vi) | 2.15% | |||
Interests in unissued shares | - | 148,883,374 | (iii) | 4.93% | |||
Ms. Daisy Ho | Interests in issued shares | 89,496,345 | 134,503,471 | (v) | 7.41% | ||
Interests in issued shares | - | 65,040,000 | (vi) | 2.15% | |||
Interests in unissued shares | - | 148,883,374 | (iii) | 4.93% | |||
Ms. Maisy Ho | Interests in issued shares | 38,901,203 | 31,717,012 | (vii) | 2.34% | ||
Mr. David Shum | Interests in issued shares | 5,660,377 | - | 0.19% |
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Notes:
- As at the Latest Practicable Date, the total number of issued shares of the Company was 3,021,479,785.
- These represented the interests in underlying shares in respect of share options granted by the Company, details of which are disclosed in the 2019 annual report of the Company dated 27 March 2020.
- The 148,883,374 unissued shares in which Ms. Pansy Ho and Ms. Daisy Ho were deemed to hold interests under the SFO, are the same parcel of shares, and represents the maximum amount of consideration shares to be issued to Alpha Davis Investments Limited ("ADIL") pursuant to the agreement dated 1 November 2016 in relation to the extension of the long stop date of the sale and purchase agreement dated 11 November 2004 (and the supplemental agreements thereto) regarding the acquisition of sites in Nam Van District, Macau by the Group and the proposed transfer as described in the Company's circular dated 29 November 2016 (the "Sai Wu Agreement"). ADIL is owned as to 53% by Megaprosper Investments Limited ("MIL") which in turn is owned as to 51% by Ms. Pansy Ho and 39% by Ms. Daisy Ho.
- The 368,620,627 shares in which Ms. Pansy Ho was deemed to hold interests under the SFO, comprised 184,396,066 shares held by Beeston Profits Limited ("BPL") and 184,224,561 shares held by Classic Time Developments Limited ("CTDL"). Both BPL and CTDL are wholly-owned by Ms. Pansy Ho.
- The 134,503,471 shares in which Ms. Daisy Ho was deemed to hold interests under the SFO, were held by St. Lukes Investments Limited, which is wholly-owned by Ms. Daisy Ho.
- The 65,040,000 shares in which Ms. Pansy Ho and Ms. Daisy Ho were deemed to hold interests under the SFO, were the same parcel of shares, held by MIL through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Business Dragon Limited (see note (iii) above).
- The 31,717,012 shares in which Ms. Maisy Ho was deemed to hold interests under the SFO, were held by LionKing Offshore Limited, which is wholly- owned by Ms. Maisy Ho.
- Interests of the Directors in Shares and Underlying Shares of Other Associated Corporations of the Company
Percentage of | |||
total issued | |||
Name of Director | Name of company | Corporate interests | shares |
Note (i) | |||
Ms. Pansy Ho | Shun Tak & CITS Coach | 1,500 shares | 15.00% |
(Macao) Limited |
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Note:
- As at the Latest Practicable Date, there was a total of 10,000 shares of Shun Tak & CITS Coach (Macao) Limited in issue.
All the interests disclosed in paragraphs (a) and (b) above represented long position interests in the shares or underlying shares of the Company or its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO). Save as disclosed in the above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors or chief executive of the Company or any of their associates had, or were deemed to hold, any interests or short positions in any shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) as recorded in the register required to be kept by the Company under Section 352 of the SFO, or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code.
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Interests of substantial Shareholders and Other Persons in the Company
As at the Latest Practicable Date, so far as is known to the Directors and the chief executive of the Company, the following persons (not being a Director or chief executive of the Company) had, or were deemed to have, an interest or short position in the Shares and underlying Shares of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company and the Stock Exchange under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO and section 336 of the SFO, or who were or were expected, directly or indirectly, interested in 5% or more of the issued share capital of the Company were as follows:
Approximate | ||||||
Long | Number | percentage | ||||
position/ | of shares/ | of total | ||||
Nature of | short | underlying | issued | |||
Name of shareholder | interests | Capacity | position | shares held | shares | |
Note | Note (i) | |||||
Renita Investments | (ii) | Interests in | Beneficial | Long | 500,658,864 | 16.57% |
Limited ("Renita") | issued | owner and | position | |||
and its subsidiary | shares | interests of | ||||
controlled | ||||||
corporation | ||||||
Oakmount | (ii) | Interests in | Beneficial | Long | 396,522,735 | 13.12% |
Holdings Limited | issued | owner | position | |||
("Oakmount") | shares | |||||
Shun Tak Shipping | (iii) | Interests in | Beneficial | Long | 373,578,668 | 12.36% |
Company, Limited | issued | owner and | position | |||
("STS") and its | shares | interests of | ||||
subsidiaries | controlled | |||||
corporation |
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Approximate | |||||||
Long | Number | percentage | |||||
position/ | of shares/ | of total | |||||
Nature of | short | underlying | issued | ||||
Name of shareholder | interests | Capacity | position | shares held | shares | ||
Note | Note (i) | ||||||
Beeston Profits | (iv) | Interests in | Beneficial | Long | 184,396,066 | 6.10% | |
Limited ("BPL") | issued | owner | position | ||||
shares | |||||||
Classic Time | (iv) | Interests in | Beneficial | Long | 184,224,561 | 6.10% | |
Developments | issued | owner | position | ||||
Limited ("CTDL") | shares | ||||||
Megaprosper | (v) | Interests in | Interest of | Long | 65,040,000 | 2.15% | |
Investments Limited | issued | controlled | position | ||||
("MIL") | shares | corporation | |||||
(vi) | Interests in | Interest of | Long | 148,883,374 | 4.93% | ||
unissued | controlled | position | |||||
shares | corporation |
Notes:
- As at the Latest Practicable Date, the total number of issued Shares of the Company was 3,021,479,785.
- These 500,658,864 shares comprised 396,522,735 shares held by Oakmount, which is wholly-owned by Renita. Accordingly, part of the interests of Renita in the Company duplicates the interests of Oakmount in the Company. Ms. Pansy Ho, Ms. Daisy Ho and Ms. Maisy Ho have beneficial interests in Renita and Oakmount. Both Ms. Pansy Ho and Ms. Daisy Ho are directors of Renita and Oakmount.
- Ms. Pansy Ho, Ms. Daisy Ho, Ms. Maisy Ho and Mr. David Shum hold beneficial interests in, and are directors of, STS.
- Ms. Pansy Ho has 100% interests in and is a director of BPL and CTDL.
- MIL is owned as to 51% by Ms. Pansy Ho and 39% by Ms. Daisy Ho. Ms. Pansy Ho and Ms. Daisy Ho are directors of MIL. These 65,040,000 shares were held by Business Dragon Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MIL.
- The 148,883,374 unissued shares represented the maximum amount of consideration shares to be issued to Alpha Davis Investments Limited ("ADIL") pursuant to the Sai Wu Agreement. ADIL is owned as to 53% by MIL.
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Save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, so far as is known to the Directors or the chief executive of the Company, no other persons (not being a Director or chief executive of the Company) had, or were deemed to have, an interest or short position in the Shares and underlying Shares of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company and the Stock Exchange under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO and section 336 of the SFO, or who were or were expected, directly or indirectly, interested in 5% or more of the issued share capital of the Company.
3. DIRECTORS' INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS
- Ms. Pansy Ho, Ms. Daisy Ho, Ms. Maisy Ho and Mr. David Shum hold beneficial interests in Sociedade de Turismo e Diversȏes de Macau, S.A. ("STDM"). Ms. Pansy Ho and Mr. David Shum are directors of STDM. Ms. Daisy Ho is an appointed representative of Lanceford Company Limited, which is a corporate director of STDM. Ms. Maisy Ho is an appointed representative of the Company, which is a corporate director of STDM. On 22 February 2019, the Company entered into a renewed master products and services agreement with STDM for a term of 3 years from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021 (the "Renewed Master Products and Services Agreement"). The Renewed Master Products and Services Agreement set out a framework for the provision of products and services below by the Group to the STDM Group, and vice versa, from time to time on a non-exclusive basis.
- provision of products and services by the Group to the STDM Group including the following:
- sale of ferry tickets;
- sale of travel and transportation products and provision of travel agency services, including but not limited to hotel accommodation, cruise, taxi services and ticketing;
- provision of management and operation services to hotels and other hospitality properties and business owned by the STDM Group including but not limited to the Grand Lapa Hotel, the Grand Coloane Resort and Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre;
- provision of other property related services including but not limited to property management, sale, leasing, project management, cleaning and other services to various properties owned by the STDM Group; and
- provision of business support services including but not limited to laundry, company secretarial services, promotion and advertising, office administrative services and concierge services.
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- provision of the products and services by the STDM Group to the Group including the following:
- sale of travel products including but not limited to hotel accommodation, tourist spot tickets, local tour and helicopter tickets to the travel agency arm of the Group; and
- provision of business support services including but not limited to towage and associated marine operation services.
- On 27 December 2019, the Company and MGM Grand Paradise Limited, a company in which Ms. Pansy Ho has indirect beneficial interest ("MGM") entered into a renewed master service agreement (the "Renewed MGM Agreement") for a term of 3 years from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022. The Renewed MGM Agreement governs the terms for the provision of products and services, including but not limited to, ferry tickets, travel products and rental of hotel rooms between the MGM and/or its subsidiaries and the Group.
Save for the contracts disclosed in this section, none of the Director was materially interested in any contract or arrangement subsisting as at the Latest Practicable Date which is significant in relation to the business of the Group.
4. DIRECTORS' INTERESTS IN ASSETS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Since 31 December 2019, being the date to which the latest published audited accounts of the Company have been made up and as at the Latest Practicable Date, the Group entered into or proposed to enter into:
- one lease agreement with STDM. The Group, as lessee and STDM, as lessor entered into a lease agreement for the use of certain premises at Shun Tak Centre in Hong Kong for a term of not exceeding three years by STDM for an aggregate basic annual rent of approximately HK$14.5 million; and
- 10 license or lease agreements with Shun Tak Centre Limited ("STC"). As at the Latest Practicable Date, Ms. Pansy Ho, Ms. Daisy Ho, Ms. Maisy Ho and Mr. David Shum are directors of STC. The Group, as licensee and STC, as licensor entered into various agreements for the use of certain premises at Shun Tak Centre in Hong Kong for a term of not exceeding three years by STC for an aggregate basic annual rent of approximately HK$11.2 million.
Save as disclosed above and herein, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had any direct or indirect interests in any assets which had been acquired or disposed of by, or leased to, or which were proposed to be acquired or disposed of by, or leased to, any member of the Group since 31 December 2019, being the date to which the latest published audited financial statements of the Group were made up.
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- LITIGATION
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is engaged in any litigation or arbitration of material importance and no litigation or claim of material importance is known to the Directors to be pending or threatened by or against the Company or any of its subsidiaries. - MATERIAL CONTRACTS
The Group has entered into the following contracts (not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business) within the two years preceding the date of this circular which are or may be material: - the sale and purchase agreement dated 28 August 2018 entered into between Pleasant Grace Limited (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) as buyer, the Company as guarantor of the buyer and Full Energy Company Limited as seller for the acquisition of 100 class A shares of STC, representing 10.0% of the total issued class A shares of STC, for a base consideration of HK$442 million (subject to adjustments), details of which were set out in the announcement of the Company dated 28 August 2018;
- the sale and purchase agreement dated 18 December 2019 entered into between Shanghai Tongxin Investment Company Limited*(上海潼信投資有限公司)(an 80% owned joint venture company of the Company) as purchaser and Shenzhen OCT Properties Co., Ltd* (深圳華僑城房地產有限公司)as vendor for the acquisition of the 50% equity interest in Shanghai Huahe Real Estate Development Company Limited*(上海華合房地產開發 有限公司)for a consideration of RMB2,228 million, details of which were set out in the announcement of the Company dated 4 December 2019 and the circular of the Company dated 26 March 2020;
- the sale and purchase agreement dated 18 December 2019 entered into between Shanghai Suzuan Investment Company Limited*(上海蘇鑽投資有限公司)(an 80% owned joint venture company of the Company) as purchaser and Shenzhen OCT Properties Co., Ltd* (深圳華僑城房地產有限公司)as vendor for the acquisition of the 50% equity interest in Shanghai Huayan Real Estate Development Company Limited*(上海華筵房地產開發有 限公司)for a consideration of RMB2,484.25 million, details of which were set out in the announcement of the Company dated 4 December 2019 and the circular of the Company dated 26 March 2020;
- the sale and purchase agreement dated 6 March 2020 entered into between Interdragon Limited (a non wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) as seller and Dalmore Investments Limited as buyer for the acquisition of 21% of the issued share capital of STCTSI (a non wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company), for a consideration of approximately HK$437 million (subject to adjustment), details of which were set out in the announcement of the Company dated 6 March 2020 and the circular of the Company dated 26 March 2020;
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- the sale and purchase agreement dated 6 March 2020 entered into between STCTSI as buyer and Shun Tak Tourism Investment Holdings Limited as seller for the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Jointmight Investments Limited for a consideration of approximately HK$55 million (subject to adjustment), details of which were set out in the announcement of the Company dated 6 March 2020 and the circular of the Company dated 26 March 2020;
- the sale and purchase agreement dated 16 April 2020 entered into between Simply Swift Limited (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) as buyer and Perennial Singapore Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. as seller in relation to the acquisition of (i) 30% of the total issued ordinary shares in the capital of Perennial Somerset Investors Pte. Ltd., (ii) 30% of the total issued redeemable preference shares in the capital of Perennial Somerset Investors Pte. Ltd. and (iii) 30% of the total bearer bonds issued by Perennial Somerset Investors Pte. Ltd.), details of which were set out in the announcement of the Company dated 16 April 2020; and
- the Agreement.
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SERVICE CONTRACTS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had any existing or proposed service contracts with any member of the Group which will not expire or may not be terminated by the Company within one year without payment of compensation (other than statutory compensation). - COMPETING INTERESTS
The Directors named in the paragraphs below hold interests in businesses which are considered to compete or likely to compete, either directly or indirectly, with the Group's businesses as at the Latest Practicable Date.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, Ms. Pansy Ho, Ms. Daisy Ho, Ms. Maisy Ho and Mr. David Shum are directors of STC which is also engaged in the business of property investment. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Ms. Pansy Ho and Mr. David Shum are directors of STDM which is also engaged in the businesses of property investment, property development and/ or hospitality. Ms. Daisy Ho is an appointed representative of Lanceford Company Limited, a corporate director of STDM. Ms. Maisy Ho is an appointed representative of the Company, a corporate director of STDM.
The above-mentioned competing businesses are managed by separate entities with independent management and administration. The Directors are of the view that the Group is capable of carrying on its businesses independently of, and at arm's-length from, the businesses of these entities. When making decisions, the relevant Directors, in performance of their duties as Directors of the Company, have acted and will continue to act in the best interests of the Group.
Save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors or any of their respective close associates was interested in any business, which competes or is likely to compete, either directly or indirectly, with the business of the Group.
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- MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE
The Directors are of the opinion that there are no material adverse changes in the financial or trading position of the Group since the date to which the latest published audited accounts of the Company have been made up. - EXPERTS AND CONSENTs
The following are the qualifications of the experts who have been named in this circular or have given opinions, letter or advices contained in this circular:
Name | Qualification |
PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC") | Certified Public Accountants |
Bruce C. Y. Chui & Co. | Certified Public Accountants |
Cushman & Wakefield Limited | independent property valuer |
As at the Latest Practicable Date, each of the experts above does not have any shareholding in any member of the Group or the right (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for securities in any member of the Group, nor did it have any direct or indirect interests in any assets which have been, since 31 December 2019 (the date to which the latest published audited accounts of the Group were made up), acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group, or are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group.
Each of the experts above has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this circular with the inclusion herein of its letter, valuation certificate and/or references to its name in the form and context in which they are included.
11. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents are available for inspection at the Company's registered office at Penthouse 39th Floor, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays), for a period of 14 days from the date of this circular:
- the articles of association of the Company;
- the annual reports of the Company for the financial years ended 31 December 2017, 31 December 2018 and 31 December 2019;
- the accountants' reports on the financial information of the Target Company prepared by Bruce C. Y. Chui & Co., the text of which is set out in Appendix II of this circular;
- the report from PwC in respect of the unaudited pro forma financial information of the Enlarged Group, the text of which is set out in Appendix IV of this circular;
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- the material contracts referred to in the paragraph headed "Material Contracts" in this appendix;
- the property valuation report referred to in Appendix V to this circular;
- the written consent of the experts referred to in the paragraph headed "Experts and Consents" in this appendix;
- the circular in relation to the acquisition of 50% of the equity interests in two project companies dated 26 March 2020;
- the circular in relation to the major and connected transaction regarding a cross boundary transportation joint venture company dated 26 March 2020; and
- this circular.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
- The secretary of the Company is Ms. Tsang Mei Chu, Angela. She is a fellow member of The Chartered Governance Institute and The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries.
- The registered office of the Company is located at Penthouse 39th Floor, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong.
- The share registrar of the Company is Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
- This circular has been prepared in both English and Chinese. In the case of any discrepancy, the English language text of this circular shall prevail.
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