QianHu AR FS07
QianHu AR FS07
QianHu AR FS07
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The Board of Directors and Management continue to be committed to maintaining a high standard of corporate governance by complying with the
benchmark set by the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance 2005 (the “Code”) issued by the Ministry of Finance on 14 July 2005.
This report, set out in a tabular form, describes the Company’s corporate governance processes and structures that were in place throughout the
financial year, with specific reference made to the principles and guidelines of the Code. The Board is pleased to confirm that for the financial year ended
31 December 2007, the Company has generally adhered to the principles and guidelines as set out in the Code, except for Guideline 3.1 (Chairman and
CEO should be separate persons), the reason for which deviation is explained below.
BOARD MATTERS
The Board’s Conduct of its Affairs
Principle 1: Every company should be headed by an effective Board to lead and control the company. The Board is collectively responsible
for the success of the company. The Board works with Management to achieve this and the Management remains accountable to
the Board.
1.1 The board’s role is to: The primary function of the Board is to protect and enhance long-term
(a) provide entrepreneurial leadership, set strategic aims, and ensure value and returns for its shareholders. Besides carrying out its statutory
that the necessary financial and human resources are in place for responsibilities, the Board roles are to:
the company to meet its objectives; • guide the formulation of the Group’s overall long-term strategic
(b) establish a framework of prudent and effective controls which objectives and directions;
enables risk to be assessed and managed; • oversee the processes of evaluating the adequacy of internal controls,
(c) review management performance; and risk management, financial reporting and compliance;
(d) set the company’s values and standards, and ensure that • ensure management discharges business leadership and management
obligations to shareholders and others are understood and met. skills with the highest level of integrity;
• approve major investment and divestment proposals, material
acquisitions and disposals of assets, major corporate policies on key
areas of operations, annual budget, the release of the Group’s quarterly,
half year and full year results and interested person transactions of a
material nature; and
• assume responsibility for corporate governance.
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1.2 All directors must objectively take decisions in the interests of The Board of Directors is obliged to act in good faith and consider all times
the company. the interest of the Company.
1.3 If authority to make decisions on certain board matters is To assist in the execution of its responsibilities, the Board has
delegated by the Board to any Board Committee, such delegation delegated decisions on certain Board matters to specialized Board
should be disclosed. Committees. Minutes of the Board Committee meetings are available to all
Board members.
Please refer to Table 1 – Board and Board Committees.
1.4 The Board should meet regularly and as warranted by particular The Articles of Association of the Company provide for directors to convene
circumstances, as deemed appropriate by the board members. meetings by teleconferencing or videoconferencing. When a physical
Companies are encouraged to amend their Articles of Association to meeting Board meeting is not possible, timely communication with
provide for telephonic and videoconference meetings. The number members of the Board can be achieved through electronic means.
of board and board committee meetings held in the year, as well as Please refer to Table 2 – Attendance at Board and Board Committee Meetings.
the attendance of every board member at these meetings, should be
disclosed in the company’s annual report.
1.5 Companies should adopt internal guidelines setting forth matters that The Company has adopted a set of Approving Authority & Limit, setting out
require board approval, and specify in their corporate governance the level of authorization required for specified transactions, including those
disclosures the type of material transactions that require board that require Board approval.
approval under such guidelines.
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1.6 Every director should receive appropriate training when he is first All new directors undergo comprehensive orientation and training
appointed to the Board. This should include an orientation program programme to provide them with extensive background information about
to ensure that incoming directors are familiar with the company’s the Group’s history and core values, its strategic direction and corporate
business and governance practices. governance practices as well as industry-specific knowledge. Directors
also have the opportunity to visit the Group’s operational facilities and
meet with the Management to gain a better understanding of the Group’s
business operations.
It is equally important that directors should receive further relevant The Board as a whole is updated regularly on risks management, corporate
training, particularly on relevant new laws, regulations and changing governance and the key changes in the relevant regulatory requirements
commercial risks, from time to time. and financial reporting standards.
1.7 Upon appointment of each director, companies should provide A formal letter is sent to newly-appointed directors upon their appointment
a formal letter to the director, setting out the director’s duties explaining their statutory and other duties and responsibilities as directors.
and obligations.
1.8 The company is encouraged to provide training for first-time directors The Company has an on-going training budget for all directors to receive
in areas such as accounting, legal and industry-specific knowledge. further relevant training of their choice in connection with their duties.
Relevant courses include programmes run by the Singapore Institute of
Directors or other training institutions.
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Principle 2: There should be a strong and independent element on the Board, which is able to exercise objective judgment on corporate
affairs independently, in particular, from Management. No individual or small group of individuals should be allowed to
dominate the Board’s decision making.
2.1 There should be a strong and independent element on the Board, The Board comprises seven directors of which three are independent directors.
with independent directors making up at least one-third of the Board. Please refer to Table 1 – Board and Board Committee.
2.2 If the company wishes to consider the director as independent, The independence of each Director is reviewed annually by the Nominating
in spite of the existence of one or more of these relationships Committee (“NC”) based on the guidelines set out in the Code. With three
as defined in the Code, it should disclose in full the nature of the of the directors deemed to be independent, the Board is able to exercise
director’s relationship and bear responsibility for explaining why he independent judgment on corporate affairs and provide Management with a
should be considered independent. diverse and objective perspective on issues.
2.3 The Board should, taking into account the scope and nature of The Board considers its current board size and composition effectively
the operations of the company, examine the size and determine serve the Company and the Group.
an appropriate size for the Board, which facilitates effective
decision making.
2.4 The Board should comprise directors who as a group provide The Board has the appropriate mix of expertise and experience, and
core competencies such as accounting or finance, business or collectively possesses the necessary core competencies for effective
management experience, industry knowledge, strategic planning functioning and informed decision-making. Each director has been
experience and customer-based experience or knowledge. appointed on the strength of his calibre, experience and stature and is
expected to bring a valuable range of experience and expertise to
contribute to the development of the Group strategy and the performance
of its business.
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2.5 Non-executive directors should: The independent directors communicate regularly to discuss matters such
(a) constructively challenge and help develop proposals on strategy; as the Group’s financial performance, corporate governance initiatives and
and the remuneration of the Executive Directors.
2.6 Non-executive directors are encouraged to meet regularly without Where necessary, the Company co-ordinates informal meeting sessions for
management present. independent directors to meet without the presence of the Management.
Principle 3: There should be a clear division of responsibilities at the top of the company – the working of the Board and the executive
responsibility of the company’s business – which will ensure a balance of power and authority, such that no one individual
represents a considerable concentration of power.
3.1 The Chairman and chief executive officer (“CEO”) should in The Board is of the view that it is in the best interests of the Group to adopt
principle be separate persons, to ensure an appropriate balance of a single leadership structure, whereby the CEO and Chairman of the Board
power, increased accountability and greater capacity of the Board is the same person, so as to ensure that the decision-making process of the
for independent decision making. The division of responsibilities Group would not be unnecessarily hindered.
between the Chairman and CEO should be clearly established, set All major decisions made by the Executive Chairman and CEO are reviewed
out in writing and agreed by the Board. In addition, companies should by the Audit Committee (“AC”). His performance and appointment to the
disclose the relationship between the Chairman and CEO where they Board is reviewed periodically by the NC and his remuneration package is
are related to each other. reviewed periodically by the Remuneration Committee (“RC”). As such, the
Board believes that there are adequate safeguards in place against an uneven
concentration of power and authority in a single individual.
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3.2 The Chairman should: The Group’s Executive Chairman and CEO, Mr Kenny Yap Kim Lee, plays
(a) lead the Board to ensure its effectiveness on all aspects of its an instrumental role in developing the business of the Group and provides
role and set its agenda; the Group with strong leadership and vision. In addition to the day-to-day
running of the Group, he is to ensure that each member of the Board and the
(b) ensure that the directors receive accurate, timely and clear
Management works well together with integrity and competency.
information;
As the Executive Chairman and CEO, he, with the assistance of the Company
(c) ensure effective communication with shareholders;
Secretaries, schedules Board meetings as and when required and prepares
(d) encourage constructive relations between the Board and
the agenda for Board meetings. In addition, he sets guidelines on and
Management;
ensures quality, quantity, accurateness and timeliness of information flow
(e) facilitate the effective contribution of non-executive directors between the Board, Management and shareholders of the Company. He
in particular; encourages constructive relations between the Board and Management
(f) encourage constructive relations between executive directors and and between the executive directors and the independent directors. He also
non-executive directors; and takes a leading role in ensuring the Company’s compliance with corporate
(g) promote high standards of corporate governance. governance guidelines.
3.3 Companies may appoint an independent non-executive director to The Board appointed Mr Robson Lee Teck Lee as the lead independent
be the lead independent director where the Chairman and the CEO director to co-ordinate and to lead the independent directors to provide a
is the same person, where the Chairman and the CEO are related non-executive perspective and contribute to a balance of viewpoints on
by close family ties, or where the Chairman and the CEO are both the Board.
part of the executive management team.
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Board Membership
Principle 4: There should be a formal and transparent process for the appointment of new directors to the Board.
4.1 Companies should: The Board established the NC in July 2002 which consists of three
(a) establish a Nominating Committee (“NC”) comprising at least independent directors. The NC Chairman is not associated in any way with
three directors, a majority of whom, including the Chairman, the substantial shareholders of the Company.
should be independent of any substantial shareholders; and The responsibilities of the NC are described in its written terms of
(b) disclose the membership in the annual report reference.
The NC should have written terms of reference that describe the Please refer to Table 1 – Board and Board Committee – on the composition
responsibilities of its members. of the NC.
4.2 The NC should be charged with the responsibility of re-nomination The role of the NC includes responsibility for re-nomination of directors who
having regard to the director’s contribution and performance retire by rotation.
(e.g. attendance, preparedness, participation and candour) including, All directors, including the CEO, submit themselves for re-nomination and
if applicable, as an independent director. re-election at regular intervals of at least once every three years. Pursuant
All directors should be required to submit themselves for to Article 89 of the Company’s Articles of Association, one-third of the
re-nomination and re-election at regular intervals and at least every Board of directors are to retire from office by rotation and be subject to
three years. re-election at the Company’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”). In addition,
Article 88 of the Company’s Article of Association provides that a newly
appointed director must retire and submit himself for re-election at the next
AGM following his appointment. Thereafter, he is subject to be re-elected at
least once every three years.
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4.3 The NC is charged with the responsibility of determining annually if a The NC conducts an annual review of directors’ independence and is of
director is independent, bearing in mind the circumstances set forth in the view that Mr Tan Tow Ee, Mr Robson Lee Teck Leng and Mr Chang
Guideline 2.1 and any other salient factors. If the NC determines that Weng Leong are independent and that, no individual or small group of
a director who has one or more of the relationships mentioned therein individual dominates the Board’s decision-making process.
can be considered independent, the company should make such
disclosure as stated in Guideline 2.2.
4.4 The NC should decide if a director who has multiple board The NC has reviewed and is satisfied that Mr Robson Lee Teck Leng and
representations is able to and has been adequately carrying out his/ Ms Lai Chin Yee, who sit on multiple boards, have been able to devote
her duties as a director of the company. Internal guidelines should adequate time and attention to the affairs of the Company to fulfill his duties
be adopted that address the competing time commitments that are as director of the Company, in addition to their multiple board appointments.
faced when directors serve on multiple boards.
4.5 A description of the process for the selection and appointment of new The NC, in consultation with the Board, determines the selection criteria
directors to the Board, including the search and nomination process, and identifies candidates with the appropriate expertise and experience
should be disclosed. for the appointments of new directors. The NC then nominates the most
suitable candidate who is only appointed to the Board.
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4.6 The following information regarding directors, should be disclosed in The profiles of the directors are set out on page 19 of this Annual Report.
the annual report of the Company: Please refer to Table 3 – Date of Directors’ initial appointment & last re-election
• academic and professional qualifications; and their directorships.
• shareholding in the company and its subsidiaries; Except as disclosed in Table 3, there were no other directorships or
• board committees served on (as a member or Chairman), date of chairmanships held by the directors over the preceding three years in other
first appointment and last-election as a director; listed companies.
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Board Performance
Principle 5: There should be a formal assessment of the effectiveness of the Board as a whole and the contribution by each director to the
effectiveness of the Board.
5.1 Every Board should implement a process to be carried out by the The NC has established review process to assess the performance and
NC for assessing the effectiveness of the Board as a whole and effectiveness of the Board as a whole as well as to access the contribution
for assessing the contribution by each individual director to the of individual directors.
effectiveness of the Board. This assessment process should be The Board, through the NC, has used its best effort to ensure that directors
disclosed in the annual report. appointed to the Board, whether individually or collectively, possess the
background, experience, knowledge in the business, competencies in
finance and management skills critical to the Group’s business. It has also
ensured that each director, with his special contributions, brings to the
Board an independent and objective perspective to enable sound, balanced
and well-considered decisions to be made.
5.2 The NC should decide how the Board’s performance may be Reviews of the Board performance, as appropriate, are undertaken
evaluated and propose objective performance criteria. Such collectively by the Board annually and informally on a continual basis by the
performance criteria, which allow for comparison with industry peers, NC with inputs from the Board members.
should be approved by the Board and address how the Board has
enhanced long term shareholders’ value.
5.3 Performance evaluation should also consider the company’s share Please refer to Guideline 5.5 below.
price performance over a five-year period vis-à-vis the Singapore
Straits Times Index and a benchmark index of its industry peers.
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5.4 Individual evaluation should aim to assess whether each director Please refer to Guideline 5.1 above.
continues to contribute effectively and demonstrate commitment Replacement of directors, when it happens, does not reflect their
to the role (including commitment of time for board and committee contributions to date, but may be driven by the need to align the Board with
meetings, and any other duties). The Chairman should act on the the medium or long term needs of the Group.
results of the performance evaluation, and where appropriate,
propose new members be appointed to the Board or seek the
resignation of directors, in consultation with the NC.
5.5 Other performance criteria that may be used include return on assets The Board has taken the view that financial indicators, as set out in the
(“ROA”), return on equity (“ROE”), return on investment (“ROI”) and Code as a guide for the evaluation of the Board and its directors, may not
economic value added (“EVA”) over a longer-term period. be appropriate as these are more of a measurement of Management’s
performance and therefore less applicable to directors.
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Access to Information
Principle 6: In order to fulfil their responsibilities, Board members should be provided with complete, adequate and timely information prior
to Board meetings and on an on-going basis.
6.1 Management has an obligation to supply the Board with complete, All directors have unrestricted access to the Company’s records and
adequate information in a timely manner. Relying purely on what information. From time to time, they are furnished with detailed information
is volunteered by management is unlikely to be enough in all concerning the Group to enable them to be fully cognisant of the decisions
circumstances and further enquiries may be required if the particular and actions of the Group’s executive management.
director is to fulfil his or her duties properly. Hence, the Board As a general rule, detailed Board papers prepared for each meeting are
should have separate and independent access to the company’s normally circulated five days in advance of each meeting. However,
senior management. sensitive matters maybe tabled at the meeting itself or discussed without
papers being distributed. The Board papers include sufficient background
explanatory information from the Management on financial, business and
corporate issues to enable the directors to be properly briefed on issues to
be considered at Board meetings. Such explanatory information may also
be in the form of briefings to the directors or formal presentations made by
senior management staff in attendance at Board meetings, or by external
consultants engaged on specific projects.
The Board has separate and independent access to the Company
Secretaries and to other senior management executives of the Company
and of the Group at all times in carrying out their duties.
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6.2 Information provided should include background or explanatory The Board receives monthly management financial statements, annual
information relating to matters to be brought before the Board, copies budgets and explanation on forecasts variances to enable them to exercise
of disclosure documents, budgets, forecasts and monthly internal oversight over the Group’s operational and financial performance.
financial statements. In respect of budgets, any material variance
between the projections and actual results should also be disclosed
and explained.
6.3 Directors should have separate and independent access to the Complied.
company secretary. The role of the company secretary should The Company Secretaries attend all Board meetings and meetings of the
be clearly defined and should include responsibility for ensuring Board committees of the Company and ensure that Board procedures are
that board procedures are followed and that applicable rules and followed and that applicable rules and regulations are complied with.
regulations are complied with.
Under the direction of the Chairman, the company secretary’s
responsibilities include ensuring good information flows within the
Board and its committees and between senior management and non-
executive directors, as well as facilitating orientation and assisting
with professional development as required.
The company secretary should attend all board meetings.
6.4 The appointment and the removal of the company secretary should Complied.
be a matter for the Board as a whole.
6.5 The Board should have a procedure for directors, either individually Where the directors, whether individually or as a group, require independent
or as a group, in the furtherance of their duties, to take independent professional advice in furtherance their duties, the Company Secretaries
professional advice, if necessary, at the company’s expense. will appoint a professional advisor to render the advice and keep the Board
informed of such advice, with cost to be borne by the Company.
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REMUNERATION MATTERS
Procedures for Developing Remuneration Policies
Principle 7: There should be a formal and transparent procedure for fixing the remuneration packages of individual directors. No director
should be involved in deciding his own remuneration.
7.1 The Board should set up a Remuneration Committee (“RC”) The Board established the RC in July 2002 which consists of three
comprising entirely of non-executive directors, the majority of whom, independent directors.
including the Chairman, should be independent, to minimize the risk Please refer to Table 1 – Board and Board Committee – on the composition
of any potential conflict of interest. of the RC.
7.2 The RC will recommend to the Board a framework of remuneration The RC is responsible for ensuring a formal and transparent procedure
and the specific remuneration packages for each director and the for developing policy on executive remuneration, and for fixing the
CEO (or executive of equivalent rank) if the CEO is not a director. remuneration packages of individual directors and senior management.
The RC’s recommendations should be submitted for endorsement by It reviews the remuneration packages with the aim of building capable
the entire Board. and committed management teams through competitive compensation
The RC should cover all aspects of remuneration, including but not and focused management and progressive policies. The RC recommends
limited to director’s fees, salaries, allowances, bonuses, options, and to the Board’s endorsement, a framework of remuneration which covers
benefits in kind. all aspects of remuneration, including but not limited to directors’ fees,
salaries, allowances, bonuses, share options, and benefits-in-kind and
The RC will also review the remuneration of senior management.
specific remuneration packages for each director.
No director is involved in deciding his own remuneration.
7.3 The RC should seek expert advice inside and/or outside the company The RC has access to expert advice in the field of executive compensation
on remuneration of all directors. outside the Company where required.
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Level and Mix of Remuneration
Principle 8: The level of remuneration should be appropriate to attract, retain and motivate the directors needed to run the company
successfully but companies should avoid paying more for this purpose. A significant proportion of executive directors’
remuneration should be structured so as to link rewards to corporate and individual performance.
8.1 The performance-related elements of remuneration should be The annual reviews of the compensation are carried out by the RC to ensure
designed to align interests of executive directors with those that the remuneration of the executive directors and senior management
of shareholders and link rewards to corporate and individual is commensurate with the Company’s and their performance, giving due
performance. There should be appropriate and meaningful measures regard to the financial and commercial health and business needs of the
for the purpose of assessing executive directors’ performance. Group. The performance of the CEO (together with other key executives) is
reviewed periodically by the RC and the Board.
8.2 The remuneration of non-executive directors should be appropriate The independent directors receive directors’ fees, in accordance with their
to the level of contribution, taking into account factors such as effort contributions, taking into account factors such as effort and time spent;
and time spent, and responsibilities of the directors and should not be responsibilities of the directors and the need to pay competitive fees to
over-compensated to the extent that their independence may attract, motivate and retain the directors.
be compromised. Directors’ fees are recommended by the Board for approval at the
Company’s AGM.
8.3 There should be a fixed appointment period for all executive directors The remuneration for the executive directors comprises a basic salary
in their service contract which should not be excessively long or with component and a variable component which is the annual bonus, based on
onerous removal clauses. the performance of the Group as a whole and their individual performance.
Service contracts, if any, for executive directors, are for a fixed appointment
period and do not contain onerous removal clauses.
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8.4 The RC should encourage long-term incentive schemes and review The RC administers the Qian Hu Post-IPO Employees’ Share Option
whether directors are eligible as well as to evaluate the costs and Scheme (the “ESOS”) which was implemented on 8 November 2000
benefits of the schemes. Offers of shares or granting of options or as a share incentive scheme. None of the directors and the controlling
other forms of deferred remuneration should vest over a period of shareholders of the Company are entitled to participate in the ESOS.
time using vesting schedules, whereby only a portion of the benefits Details of the ESOS are set out on pages 86 to 88 of this Annual Report.
can be exercised each year.
Directors should be encouraged to hold their shares beyond the
vesting period, subject to the need to finance any costs of acquisition
and associated tax liability.
8.5 The company should be aware of pay and employment conditions In setting remuneration packages, the Company takes into consideration
within the industry and in comparable companies when setting the remuneration and employment conditions within the same industry and
remuneration packages. in comparable companies, as well as the Group’s relative performance and
the performance of individual directors.
8.6 Notice periods in service contracts should be set at a period of six All executive directors have in their service contracts notice period of six
months or less. months or less.
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Disclosure on Remuneration
Principle 9: Each company should provide clear disclosure of its remuneration policy, level and mix of remuneration, and the procedure
for setting remuneration, in the company’s annual report. It should provide disclosure in relation to its remuneration policies to
enable investors to understand the link between remuneration paid to directors and key executives, and performance.
9.1 The company should report to the shareholders each year on the Please refer to Table 4 – Remuneration of Directors and key executives
remuneration of directors and at least the top 5 key executives
(who are not also directors) of the company.
9.2 The report should set out the names of directors and at least the top Please refer to Table 4.
5 key executives (who are not also directors) earning remuneration
which falls within bands of S$250,000. Companies are however
encouraged, as best practice, to fully disclose the remuneration of
each individual director.
9.3 The annual report should disclose, on a no-name basis with clear Please refer to Table 4.
indication of which director or the CEO the employee is related to,
the remuneration of employees who are immediate family members
of a director or the CEO, and whose remuneration exceed S$150,000
during the year.
9.4 The annual report should also contain details of employee share Details of the ESOS are set out on pages 86 to 88 of this Annual Report.
schemes to enable their shareholders to assess the benefits and
potential cost to the companies.
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Principle 10: The Board should present a balanced and understandable assessment of the company’s performance, position and prospects.
10.1 The Board’s responsibility to provide a balanced and understandable The board provides shareholders with quarterly and annual financial reports
assessment of the company’s performance, position and prospects within 30 days of the quarter end and within 15 days of the financial year
extends to interim and other price sensitive public reports, and end respectively.
reports to regulators (if required). In presenting the annual financial statements and quarterly announcements
to shareholders promptly, it is the aim of the Board to provide the
shareholders with detailed analysis and a balanced and understandable
assessment of the company’s performance, position and prospects.
10.2 Management should provide all members of the Board with The Management provides the Board with a continual flow of relevant
management accounts which present a balanced and understandable information on a timely basis in order that it may effectively discharge its
assessment of the company’s performance, position and prospects duties. On a monthly basis, Board members are provided with up-to-date
on a monthly basis. financial reports and other information on the Group’s performance for
effective monitoring and decision making.
Audit Committee
Principle 11: The Board should establish an Audit Committee with written terms of reference which clearly set out its authority and duties.
11.1 The AC should comprise at least three directors, all non-executive, the The Board established the AC in October 2000 which consists of three
majority of whom, including the Chairman, should be independent. independent directors.
Please refer to Table 1 – Board and Board Committee – on the composition
of the AC.
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11.2 The Board should ensure that the members of the AC are The members of the AC, collectively, have expertise or experience in financial
appropriately qualified to discharge their responsibilities. At least two management and are qualified to discharge the AC’s responsibilities.
members should have accounting or related financial management
expertise or experience, as the Board interprets such qualification in
its business judgement.
11.3 The AC should have explicit authority to investigate any matter The AC has explicit authority to investigate any matter within its terms of
within its terms of reference, full access to and co-operation by reference. It has full access to, and the co-operation of the Management
Management and full discretion to invite any director or executive and full discretion to invite any executive director or executive officer
officer to attend its meetings, and reasonable resources to enable it to attend its meetings. The AC has adequate resources to enable it to
to discharge its functions properly. discharge its responsibilities properly.
(b) reviewing the significant financial reporting issues and The AC meets on a quarterly basis to review the quarterly and audited
judgements so as to ensure the integrity of the financial annual financial statements, SGXNET announcements and all related
statements of the company and any formal announcements disclosures to shareholders before submission to the Board for approval.
relating to the company’s financial performance;
(c) reviewing the adequacy of the company’s internal controls; The AC evaluates the adequacy of the internal control systems of the
Company through discussion with Management and its auditors.
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Report on Corporate Governance (Cont’d)
11.4 The duties of the AC should include: (Cont’d) The AC discusses with the Management the significant internal audit
(d) reviewing the effectiveness of the company’s internal audit observations, together with the management’s responses and actions to
function; and correct any deficiencies. It also reviews the internal audit plans, determines
the scope of audit examination and approves the internal audit budget.
(e) making recommendations to the Board on the appointment, The AC recommends to the Board the appointment, re-appointment and
re-appointment and removal of the external auditor, and approving removal of external auditors, and approves the remuneration and terms of
the remuneration and terms of engagement of the external auditor. engagement of the external auditors.
11.5 The AC should meet with the external auditors, and with the internal The AC meets with the internal auditors and the external auditors
auditors, without the presence of the company’s Management, at separately, at least once a year, without the presence of the Management
least annually. to review any matter that might be raised.
11.6 The AC should review the independence of the external auditors There was no non-audit related work carried out by the external auditors
annually. during the current financial year. The AC is satisfied with their independence.
11.7 The AC should review arrangements by which staff of the company The Company has put in place a whistle-blowing framework, endorsed
may, in confidence, raise concerns about possible improprieties by the AC, where employees of the Company may, in confidence, raise
in matters of financial reporting or other matters and ensure that concerns about possible corporate improprieties in matters of financial
arrangements are in place for the independent investigation of such reporting or other matters to Mr Chang Weng Leong, Chairman of the RC.
matters and for appropriate follow up action. Details of the whistle-blowing policies and arrangements have been made
available to all employees.
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Guidelines of the Code Qian Hu Corporate Governance practices
11.8 The Board should disclose the names of the members of the AC and Please refer to Table 1 – Board and Board Committee – on names of the
details of the Committee’s activities in the company’s annual report. members of the AC.
The AC meets regularly with the Management and the external auditors to
review accounting, auditing and financial reporting matters so as to ensure
that an effective system of control is maintained in the Group.
The AC also monitors proposed changes in accounting policies, reviews
the internal audit functions and discusses accounting implications of major
transactions including significant financial reporting issues.
Internal Controls
Principle 12: The Board should ensure that the Management maintains a sound system of internal controls to safeguard the shareholders’
investments and the company’s assets.
12.1 The AC should, with the assistance of internal and/or public The external and internal auditors conduct annual review of the
accountants, review the adequacy of the company’s internal financial effectiveness of the Company’s material internal controls, including
controls, operational and compliance controls, and risk management financial, operational and compliance controls. Any material non-compliance
policies and systems established by the management at least annually. and recommendation for improvement are reported to the AC. The AC,
on behalf of the Board, also reviewed the effectiveness of the Group’s
system of internal controls in light of key business and financial risks
affecting the operations.
Based on the reports submitted by the external and internal auditors and
the various controls put in place by the Management, the AC is satisfied
that there are adequate internal controls to meet the needs of the Group in
its current business environment.
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Report on Corporate Governance (Cont’d)
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Internal Audit
Principle 13: The company should establish an internal audit function that is independent of the activities it audits.
13.1 The Internal Auditor’s (“IA”) primary line of reporting should be to the The internal audit function is out-sourced to a certified public accounting
Chairman of the AC although the Internal Auditor would also report firm. The internal auditors report primarily to the Chairman of the Audit
administratively to the CEO. Committee
13.2 The IA should meet or exceed the standards set by nationally or The internal auditor is a member of the Singapore branch of the Institute of
internationally recognised professional bodies including the Standards Internal Auditors (“IIA”), which has its headquarters in the United States.
for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing set by The Institute The audit work carried out is guided by the Standards for the Professional
of Internal Auditors. Practice of Internal Auditing set by the IIA.
13.3 The AC should ensure that the internal audit function is adequately The Board recognises that it is responsible for maintaining a system of
resourced and has appropriate standing within the company. For the internal control processes to safeguard shareholders’ investments and
avoidance of doubt, the internal audit function can either be in-house, the Group’s business and assets. The effectiveness of the internal control
outsourced to a reputable accounting/auditing firm, or performed by systems and procedures are monitored by the Management and the
a major shareholder, holding company, parent company or controlling internal audit function is out-sourced to a certified public accounting firm.
enterprise with an internal audit staff.
13.4 The AC should, at least annually, ensure the adequacy of the internal The internal auditors plan its internal audit schedules in consultation with,
audit function. but independent of the Management. The audit plan is submitted to the AC
for approval prior to the commencement of the internal audit.
The Audit Committee reviews the activities of the internal auditors on a
regular basis, including overseeing and monitoring of the implementation of
the improvements required on internal control weaknesses identified.
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Report on Corporate Governance (Cont’d)
Principle 14: Companies should engage in regular, effective and fair communication with shareholders.
14.1 Companies should regularly convey pertinent information, gather The Company has adopted quarterly results reporting since 2001.
views or inputs, and address shareholders’ concerns. In disclosing In line with the continuous disclosure obligations of the Company pursuant
information, companies should be as descriptive, detailed and to the Singapore Exchange Listing Rules and the Singapore Companies
forthcoming as possible, and avoid boilerplate disclosures. Act, the Board’s policy is that all shareholders should be informed in a
comprehensive manner all material developments that impact the Group
through SGXNET and press releases on an immediate basis.
14.2 Companies should disclose information on a timely basis. Where All material information on the performance and development of the Group
there is inadvertent disclosure made to a selected group, companies and of the Company is disclosed in a timely manner.
should make the same disclosure publicly to all others as soon as The Company does not practice selective disclosure of material information.
practicable. This could be through the use of modern technology such All materials on the quarterly and year end financial results and the
as Internet websites. webcasts of the half-year and full-year results briefing for analysts and
media are available on the Company’s website – www.qianhu.com
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Greater Shareholder Participation
Principle 15: Companies should encourage greater shareholder participation at AGMs, and allow shareholders the opportunity to
communicate their views on various matters affecting the company.
15.1 Shareholders should have the opportunity to participate effectively The Articles of Association allow a shareholder of the Company to appoint
and to vote in AGMs. They should be allowed to vote in person or up to two proxies to attend the AGM and vote in place of the shareholder.
in absentia. Companies are encouraged to make the appropriate Voting in absentia and by electronic mail may only be possible following
provisions in their Articles of Association to allow for absentia careful study to ensure that integrity of the information and authentication
voting methods such as by mail, email, fax, etc, if the shareholders of the identity of shareholders through the web is not compromised and is
so consent. also subject to legislative amendment to recognise electronic voting.
15.2 There should be separate resolutions at general meetings on each All the resolutions at the AGM are single item resolutions.
substantially separate issue. Companies should avoid “bundling”
resolutions unless the resolutions are interdependent and linked so
as to form one significant proposal. Where resolutions are “bundled”,
companies should explain the reasons and material implications.
15.3 The chairpersons of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration The Chairmen of the Executive, Audit, Remuneration and Nominating
committees should be present and available to address questions at Committees are in attendance at the Company’s AGM to address
general meetings. shareholders’ questions relating to the work of these Committees.
The external auditors should also be present to address shareholders’ The Company’s external auditors are also invited to attend the AGM and are
queries about the conduct of audit and the preparation and content of available to assist the directors in addressing any relevant queries by the
the auditors’ report. shareholders relating to the conduct of the audit and the preparation and
content of their auditors’ report.
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Report on Corporate Governance (Cont’d)
15.4 Companies are encouraged to amend their Articles of Association We do not have a specific limit in our Articles of Association on the number
to avoid imposing a limit on the number of proxies for nominee of proxy votes for nominee companies. However, there is a limit for the
companies so that shareholders who hold shares through nominees number of proxies for all shareholders to two.
can attend AGMs as proxies.
15.5 Companies are encouraged to prepare minutes or notes of general The Board views the AGM as the principal forum for dialogue with
meetings, which include substantial comments or queries from shareholders, being an opportunity for shareholders to raise issues and ask
shareholders and responses from the Board and management, and the directors or the Management questions regarding the Company and
to make these minutes or notes available to shareholders upon its operations.
their requests. For the past five years AGM, the Board has developed several channels,
such as the Group’s website, an automated hotline, email or fax, for the
shareholders, who are not able to attend the AGM, to contribute their
feedback and inputs. Questions received are answered during the AGM and
detailed AGM minutes are posted onto both the SGX and the Company’s
website after the meeting.
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DEALING IN SECURITIES
The Group has adopted an internal code which prohibits the directors and executives of the Group from dealing in the Company’s shares during the periods
commencing one month prior to the announcement of the Group’s quarterly, half-yearly and full year results and ending on the date of the announcement
of the results, or if they are in possession of unpublished price-sensitive information of the Group. In addition, directors and key executives are expected to
observe insider trading laws at all times even when dealing in securities within the permitted trading period. They are also discouraged from dealing in the
Company’s shares on short-term considerations.
As a listed company on the Singapore Exchange, the Company is required to comply with Chapter 9 of the Singapore Exchange Listing Manual on
interested person transactions. To ensure compliance with Chapter 9, the Company has taken the following steps:
• The Board meets quarterly to review if the Company will be entering into any interested person transaction. If the Company is intending to enter into an
interested person transaction, the Board of Directors will ensure that the Company complies with the requisite rules under Chapter 9.
• The Audit Committee also meets once every three months to review if the Company will be entering into an interested person transaction, and if so, the
Audit Committee ensures that the relevant rules under Chapter 9 are complied with.
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Report on Corporate Governance (Cont’d)
* By invitation
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TABLE 3 – DATE OF DIRECTOR’S INITIAL APPOINTMENT & LAST RE-ELECTION AND THEIR DIRECTORSHIPS
Name of director Age Date of initial appointment Date of last re-election Directorships in listed companies
Kenny Yap Kim Lee 42 12 December 1998 10 March 2006 Qian Hu Corporation Limited
Alvin Yap Ah Seng 42 12 December 1998 19 March 2007 Qian Hu Corporation Limited
Andy Yap Ah Siong 41 12 December 1998 19 March 2007 Qian Hu Corporation Limited
Lai Chin Yee 42 1 November 2004 18 March 2005 Qian Hu Corporation Limited
China Sports International Limited (appointed on 4 June 2007)
Robson Lee Teck Leng 39 18 October 2000 18 March 2005 Qian Hu Corporation Limited
Sim Lian Group Limited (appointed on 18 September 2002)
Serial System Limited (appointed on 30 December 2002)
Youcan Foods International Ltd (appointed on 30 September 2004)
Best World International Limited (appointed on 15 March 2005)
Man Wah Holdings Limited (appointed on 26 April 2005)
Matex International Limited (appointed on 25 April 2006)
China Energy Limited (appointed on 27 October 2006)
Chang Weng Leong 45 18 October 2000 18 March 2005 Qian Hu Corporation Limited
According to Article 89 of the Company’s Articles of Association, Ms Lai Chin Yee, Mr Robson Lee Teck Leng and Mr Chang Weng Leong will retire at the
Company’s forthcoming AGM and be eligible for re-election.
The shareholdings of the individual directors of the Company are set out on pages 84 and 85 of this Annual Report. None of the directors hold shares of the
subsidiaries of the Company.
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Report on Corporate Governance (Cont’d)
The breakdown of remuneration of the Directors of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2007 is set out below:
Name of director Basic/Fixed salary* Bonus** Directors’ fess Total
$ $ $ $
Kenny Yap Kim Lee 223,428 60,000 – 283,428
Alvin Yap Ah Seng 199,428 60,000 – 259,428
Andy Yap Ah Siong 199,428 60,000 – 259,428
Lai Chin Yee 190,428 56,638 – 247,066
Robson Lee Teck Leng – – 15,000 15,000
Chang Weng Leong – – 15,000 15,000
Tan Tow Ee – – 15,000 15,000
812,712 236,638 45,000 1,094,350
* The salary and bonus amounts shown are inclusive of allowances and Central Provident Fund contributions.
**None of the directors of the Company are entitled to participate in the Employees’ Share Option Scheme (ESOS).
Total remuneration paid to the top 10 executives of the Group (who are not directors) for the year ended 31 December 2007 is set out below:
Name of key executives Total Remuneration*
$’000
Yap Kim Choon 206
Yap Hock Huat 148
Yap Ping Heng 110
Yap Kim Chuan 107
Jimmy Tan Boon Kim 161
Low Eng Hua 156
Lee Kim Hwat 143
Goh Siak Ngan 237
Bob Goh Ngian Boon 101
Raymond Yip Chee Weng 119
* Remuneration amounts are inclusive of salary, bonus, allowances and Central Provident Fund contributions.
There was no share options granted to employees during the financial year.
Mr Yap Ping Heng, Mr Yap Hock Huat, Mr Yap Kim Choon and Mr Yap Kim Chuan are brothers of Mr Kenny Yap Kim Lee, CEO. They are also cousins of
Mr Alvin Yap Ah Seng and Mr Andy Yap Ah Siong, the executive directors.
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Financial Statements
Directors' Report 84
Statement by Directors 91
Independent Auditors' Report 92
Balance Sheets 94
Income Statements 96
Statements of Changes in Equity 97
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 99
Notes to the Financial Statements 102
Directors’ Report
We are pleased to submit this annual report to the members of the Company together with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended
31 December 2007.
Directors
The directors in office at the date of this report are as follows:
Kenny Yap Kim Lee
Alvin Yap Ah Seng
Andy Yap Ah Siong
Lai Chin Yee
Robson Lee Teck Leng
Chang Weng Leong
Tan Tow Ee
Directors’ interests
According to the register kept by the Company for the purposes of Section 164 of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 (the Act), particulars of interests of directors
who held office at the end of the financial year (including those held by their spouses and infant children) in shares, debentures, warrants and share options
in the Company and in related corporations (other than wholly-owned subsidiaries) are as follows:
Holdings in the name of the director Holdings in which the director is deemed to have an interest
1/1/2007 31/12/2007 11/1/2008 1/1/2007 31/12/2007 11/1/2008
The Company
Ordinary shares
Kenny Yap Kim Lee 5,637,126 17,000,000 17,000,000 – – –
Alvin Yap Ah Seng 6,229,872 18,700,000 18,700,000 39,600 – –
Andy Yap Ah Siong 6,229,872 18,700,000 18,700,000 178,200 – –
Lai Chin Yee 80,400 241,200 241,200 – – –
Robson Lee Teck Leng 6,600 6,600 6,600 – – –
Chang Weng Leong 39,600 118,800 118,800 – – –
Tan Tow Ee 10,000 30,000 30,000 120,000 360,000 360,000
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Directors’ interests (Cont’d)
Holdings in the name of the director Holdings in which the director is deemed to have an interest
1/1/2007 31/12/2007 11/1/2008 1/1/2007 31/12/2007 11/1/2008
The Company
Warrants
Kenny Yap Kim Lee – 2,700,000 2,700,000 – – –
Alvin Yap Ah Seng – 3,104,552 3,104,552 – – –
Andy Yap Ah Siong – 3,104,552 3,104,552 – – –
Lai Chin Yee – 80,200 80,200 – – –
Chang Weng Leong – 19,800 19,800 – – –
Tan Tow Ee – 805,000 805,000 – – –
Except as disclosed in this report, no director who held office at the end of the financial year had interests in shares, debentures, warrants or share options
of the Company, or of related corporations, either at the beginning or at the end of the financial year.
The Singapore Exchange Listing Manual requires a company to provide a statement as at the 21st day after the end of the financial year, showing the direct
and deemed interests of each director of the Company in the share capital of the Company. As the Directors’ Report of the Company is dated 14 January
2008, the Company is unable to comply with the 21 days’ requirement. However, for the purpose of best practice, the Company has disclosed the direct and
deemed interests of each director of the Company at the last business trading day before the date of the Directors’ Report.
Except as disclosed under the “Share Options and Warrants” section of this report, neither at the end of, nor at any time during the financial year, was the
Company a party to any arrangement whose objects are, or one of whose objects is, to enable the directors of the Company to acquire benefits by means of
the acquisition of shares in or debentures of the Company or any other body corporate.
Except for salaries, bonuses and fees and those benefits that are disclosed in this report and in note 21 to the financial statements, since the end of the last
financial year, no director has received or become entitled to receive, a benefit by reason of a contract made by the Company or a related corporation with the
director, or with a firm of which he is a member, or with a company in which he has a substantial financial interest.
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Directors’ Report (Cont’d)
The Scheme is administered by the Post-IPO Committee, consisting of non-executive directors of the Company as follows:
(i) Chang Weng Leong
(ii) Robson Lee Teck Leng
(iii) Tan Tow Ee
At an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 19 February 2002, the following modifications to the Post-IPO Scheme were approved by the shareholders of
the Company:
(a) The Post-IPO Scheme will be extended to include the participation of associates of controlling shareholders. Such associates must be confirmed
full-time employees.
(b) The exercise price of the Post-IPO options will be set at a discount of 20% to the prevailing market price of the shares. The associates of controlling
shareholders will be entitled to the same rate of discount to the market price of the shares as other employees who are selected by the Committee to
receive discounted options.
Size of Plan
The total number of new shares over which options may be granted pursuant to the Post-IPO Scheme shall not exceed 10% of the issued share capital of the
Company on the day immediately preceding the offer date of the options (“Offer Date”).
Grant of Option
Options may be granted from time to time during the period when the Post-IPO Scheme is in force, except that options shall only be granted on or after the
third market day on which an announcement on any matter involving unpublishing price sensitive information is released.
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Share options (Cont’d)
Acceptance of Option
The grant of an option shall be accepted within 30 days from the Offer Date and accompanied by payment to the Company of a nominal consideration of $1.
Exercise period
The exercise period of an option granted at a discount of 20% to the prevailing market price of the shares commences after two years from the Offer Date.
Details of options granted to associates of the Company’s controlling shareholders under the Post-IPO Scheme are as follows:
– 160,000 (160,000) –
In respect of options granted to employees of related corporations, no options were granted during the financial year and a total of 425,000 options were granted
from the commencement of the Post-IPO Scheme to the end of the financial year, of which 150,000 options were cancelled due to resignation of employees.
Options Granted
No participant has received 5% or more of the total number of options available under the Post-IPO Scheme. There were no options granted under the
Post-IPO Scheme during the financial year.
The options granted by the Company do not entitle the holders of the options, by virtue of such holdings, to any right to participate in any share issue of any
other company.
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Directors’ Report (Cont’d)
Warrants
During the financial year, the Company issued 64,965,868 detachable warrants in connection with the issuance of rights shares.
At the end of the financial year, details of the unissued ordinary shares of the Company under warrants are as follow:
Warrants Warrants
outstanding at Warrants Warrants Warrants outstanding at Date of
Date of issue 1/1/2007 issued exercised expired 31/12/2007 expiration
25/9/2007 – 64,965,868 (22,115,477) – 42,850,391 19/9/2010
Each warrant entitles the warrant holder to subscribe for one new ordinary share in the Company at the exercise price of $0.035 per share. The warrants do
not entitle the holders of the warrants, by virtual of such holdings, to any rights to participate in any share issue of any other company. During the financial
year, the Company issued 22,115,477 shares pursuant to the exercise of warrants as disclosed above.
As at the end of the financial year, except as reported above, no other options or warrants to take up unissued shares of the Company or its subsidiaries were
granted and no shares were issued by virtue of the exercise of options or warrants to take up unissued shares of the Company or its subsidiaries. Except for
the abovementioned outstanding warrants, there were no other options to take up unissued shares of the Company or its subsidiaries were outstanding as
at the end of the financial year.
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Audit committee
The members of the Audit Committee during the financial year and at the date of this report are:
• Robson Lee Teck Leng (Chairman), non-executive director
• Chang Weng Leong, non-executive director
• Tan Tow Ee, non-executive director
The Audit Committee performs the functions specified in Section 201B of the Act, the SGX Listing Manual and the Code of Corporate Governance.
The Audit Committee has held four meetings since the last directors’ report. In performing its functions, the Audit Committee met with the Company’s
external and internal auditors to discuss the scope of their work, the results of their examination and evaluation of the Company’s internal accounting
control system.
The Audit Committee has full access to management and is given the resources required for it to discharge its functions. It has full authority and the discretion
to invite any director or executive officer to attend its meetings. The Audit Committee also recommends the appointment of the external auditors and reviews
the level of audit and non-audit fees.
The Audit Committee is satisfied with the independence and objectivity of the external auditors and has recommended to the Board of Directors that the
auditors, KPMG, be nominated for re-appointment as auditors at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.
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Directors’ Report (Cont’d)
Auditors
The auditors, KPMG, have indicated their willingness to accept re-appointment.
14 January 2008
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Statement by Directors
In our opinion:
(a) the financial statements set out on pages 94 to 172 are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company
as at 31 December 2007 and the results and changes in equity of the Group and the Company, of the cash flows of the Group for the year ended on that
date in accordance with the provisions of the Singapore Companies Act. Chapter 50 and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards; and
(b) at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
The Board of Directors has, on the date of this statement, authorised these financial statements for issue.
14 January 2008
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Independent Auditors’ Report
Members of the Company Qian Hu Corporation Limited
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Qian Hu Corporation Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprise the
balance sheets of the Group and the Company as at 31 December 2007, the income statements and statements of changes in equity of the Group and the
Company, and the cash flow statement of the Group for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes,
as set out on pages 94 to 172. The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2006 were audited by another firm of auditors whose report dated
15 January 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards
on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected
depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements
in order to design audit 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. An audit also includes 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 financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
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Opinion
In our opinion:
(a) the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the balance sheet, income statement and statement of changes in equity of the Company are
properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards to give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the Group and of the Company as at 31 December 2007 and the results and changes in equity of the Group and of the Company and cash flows
of the Group for the year ended on that date; and
(b) the accounting and other records required by the Act to be kept by the Company and by the subsidiary incorporated in Singapore of which we are the
auditors have been properly kept in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
KPMG
Certified Public Accountants
Singapore
14 January 2008
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Balance Sheets
As at 31 December 2007
Group Company
Note 2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Non-current assets Restated
Property, plant and equipment 3 12,438,592 11,490,339 2,653,895 2,809,722
Brooder stocks 4 21,365,162 15,279,911 1,225,980 1,255,170
Intangible assets 5 2,139,436 2,140,009 173,816 174,389
Subsidiaries 6 – – 11,152,586 11,152,586
Associate 7 836,467 – 812,600 –
Quoted equity investment – 3,597 – –
36,779,657 28,913,856 16,018,877 15,391,867
Current assets
Breeder stocks 4 1,420,870 1,721,800 245,800 245,800
Inventories 8 22,008,603 21,647,322 6,715,116 5,919,631
Trade and other receivables 9 21,097,803 17,664,874 28,620,642 26,944,954
Cash and cash equivalents 10 7,516,426 5,640,898 4,767,988 3,700,878
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Group Company
Note 2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
Share capital 11 29,295,961 18,997,444 29,295,961 18,997,444
Reserves 12 18,701,650 23,489,347 10,859,010 18,042,095
47,997,611 42,486,791 40,154,971 37,039,539
Minority interests 7,635,185 6,264,461 – –
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities 13 1,877,553 790,144 73,537 48,150
Deferred tax liabilities 14 2,939,245 2,453,720 135,000 235,000
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 15 13,007,597 10,901,021 7,034,653 6,952,279
Financial liabilities 13 14,591,075 12,048,875 8,500,987 7,568,075
Current tax payable 775,093 643,738 469,275 360,087
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Income Statements
Year ended 31 December 2007
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company 4,948,168 2,617,170 2,546,204 1,782,863
Minority interests 1,368,672 1,270,026 – –
Profit for the year 6,316,840 3,887,196 2,546,204 1,782,863
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Statements of Changes in Equity
Year ended 31 December 2007
Total
attributable
Currency to equity
Share Share translation Accumulated holders of Minority Total
Note capital premium reserve profits the Company interests equity
Group $ $ $ $ $ $ $
At 1 January 2006, as previously reported 12,887,293 6,110,151 (447,802) 21,975,143 40,524,785 5,169,740 45,694,525
Prior year adjustment by a subsidiary 28 – – – – – (121,989) (121,989)
At 1 January 2006, as restated 12,887,293 6,110,151 (447,802) 21,975,143 40,524,785 5,047,751 45,572,536
Exchange differences arising on translation of
financial statements of foreign subsidiaries – – (139,672) – (139,672) (53,316) (192,988)
Net losses recognised directly in equity – – (139,672) – (139,672) (53,316) (192,988)
Profit for the year – – – 2,617,170 2,617,170 1,270,026 3,887,196
Total recognised income (expense) for the year – – (139,672) 2,617,170 2,477,498 1,216,710 3,694,208
Transfer from share premium account to share
capital upon implementation of the Companies
(Amendment) Act 2005 6,110,151 (6,110,151) – – – – –
First and final dividend paid of 0.5 cents per share
less tax of 20% in respect of 2005 – – – (515,492) (515,492) – (515,492)
At 31 December 2006 18,997,444 – (587,474) 24,076,821 42,486,791 6,264,461 48,751,252
Exchange differences arising on translation of
financial statements of foreign subsidiaries (6,576) – (6,576) 2,052 (4,524)
Net gain (losses) recognised directly in equity – – (6,576) – (6,576) 2,052 (4,524)
Profit for the year – – – 4,948,168 4,948,168 1,368,672 6,316,840
Total recognised income (expense) for the year – – (6,576) 4,948,168 4,941,592 1,370,724 6,312,316
Issue of shares
– Exercise of employees’ share options 11 624,810 – – – 624,810 – 624,810
– Rights cum warrants issue, net of issue expenses 11 8,899,665 – – – 8,899,665 – 8,899,665
– Exercise of warrants issued 11 774,042 – – – 774,042 – 774,042
First and final dividend paid of 0.6 cents per share
less tax of 18% in respect of 2006 – – – (634,054) (634,054) – (634,054)
Special interim dividend paid of 8.54 cents per share
less tax of 18% in respect of 2007 – – – (9,095,235) (9,095,235) – (9,095,235)
At 31 December 2007 29,295,961 – (594,050) 19,295,700 47,997,611 7,635,185 55,632,796
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Statements of Changes in Equity (Cont’d)
First and final dividend paid of 0.5 cents per share less tax
of 20% in respect of 2005 – – (515,492) (515,492)
Total recognised income and (expense) for the year – – 2,546,204 2,546,204
Issue of shares
– Exercise of employees’ share options 11 624,810 – – 624,810
– Rights cum warrants issue, net of issue expenses 11 8,899,665 – – 8,899,665
– Exercise of warrants issued 11 774,042 – – 774,042
First and final dividend paid of 0.6 cents per share less tax
of 18% in respect of 2006 – – (634,054) (634,054)
Special interim dividend paid of 8.54 cents per share less
tax of 18% in respect of 2007 – – (9,095,235) (9,095,235)
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Year ended 31 December 2007
2007 2006
$ $
Operating activities
Profit before income tax 7,919,479 5,311,458
Adjustments for:
Amortisation of intangible assets 42,678 43,582
Allowances (Write back) for:
– doubtful trade receivables 592,965 294,880
– amount due from associate (trade) – 70,000
– inventory obsolescence (2,900) –
Bad trade receivables written off 6,624 81,304
Depreciation of:
– property, plant and equipment 1,831,693 1,998,787
– brooder stocks 374,173 263,180
Property, plant and equipment written off 2,075 –
(Gain) Loss on disposal of:
– property, plant and equipment (95,699) (2,772)
– quoted equity investment 1,032 –
Change in fair value less estimated point-of-sale cost of breeder stocks 300,930 –
Share of profit of associate (23,867) –
Interest income (7,415) (15,908)
Interest expense 839,772 705,525
Operating profit before working capital changes carried forward 11,781,540 8,750,036
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (Cont’d)
Operating profit before working capital changes carried forward 11,781,540 8,750,036
Investing activities
Purchase of:
– property, plant and equipment (2,399,375) (947,687)
– brooder stocks (6,491,591) (5,698,991)
– intangible assets (42,105) (60,758)
Proceeds from disposal of:
– property, plant and equipment 134,401 108,178
– quoted equity investment 2,573 –
Interest received 7,415 15,908
Investment in an associate (812,600) –
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Note 2007 2006
$ $
Financing activities
Interest paid (838,820) (723,022)
Drawdown of:
– bank term loans 2,342,500 300,000
– loans from minority shareholders of a subsidiary 32,625 204,732
Repayment of:
– bank term loans (655,866) (334,498)
– loans from minority shareholders of a subsidiary (307,208) (293,591)
Payment of finance lease liabilities (221,567) (298,759)
Dividends paid to equity holders (634,054) (515,492)
Proceeds from issue of new shares (net of issue expense) 1,203,282 –
Cash flows generated from (utilised in) financing activities 920,892 (1,660,630)
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 14 January 2008.
The principal activities of the Company are those relating to import, export, farming, breeding and distribution of ornamental fishes and aquarium and
pet accessories. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are set out in note 6 to the financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements relate to the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group) and the Group’s interest in
an associate.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following:-
• Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or loss, any directly
attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, non-derivative financial instruments, excluding available-for-sale financial assets,
are measured at amortised cost.
• Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value.
• Breeder stocks are measured at fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs.
The financial statements are presented in Singapore dollars which is the Company’s functional currency. The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with FRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the
reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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2.1 Basis of preparation (Cont’d)
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the
estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
In particular, information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have the most
significant effect on the amount recognised in the financial statements is as follows:
• Impairment of goodwill
The Group determines whether goodwill is impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-
generating unit to which the goodwill is allocated. Estimating the value in use requires the Group to make an estimate of the expected future cash
flows from the cash-generating unit and also to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows.
• Income taxes
The Group has exposure to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgement is involved in determining the group-wide provision for
income taxes. There are certain transactions and computations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of
business. The Group recognizes liabilities for expected tax issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax
outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recognized, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred
tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently by the Group to all periods presented in these financial statements, except for the
adoption of INT FRS 110 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment, Amendment to FRS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Capital Disclosures
and FRS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, which are effective for the financial year ended 31 December 2007.
The Group has assessed these changes in accounting policies to have no material impact to the comparatives or the opening balance of accumulated
profits of the Group.
2.2 Consolidation
Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for under the purchase method. The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets given, equity
instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition.
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. Control exists when the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an
entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights presently exercisable are taken into account. The financial
statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to align them with the policies adopted by the Group.
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2.2 Consolidation (Cont’d)
Associates
Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, but not control, over their financial and operating policies. Significant influence
is presumed to exist when the Group holds between 20% and 50% of the voting power of another entity. Associates are accounted for using the
equity method. The consolidated financial statements include the Group’s share of the income, expenses and equity movements of associates, after
adjustments to align the accounting policies with those of the Group, from the date that significant influence commences until the date that significant
influence ceases. When the Group’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an associate, the carrying amount of that interest (including any long-term
investments) is reduced to zero and the recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group has an obligation or has made
payments on behalf of the investee.
Unrealised gains arising from transactions with the associate are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Group’s interest in the associate.
Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.
Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in the income statement, except for differences arising on the retranslation of
monetary items that in substance form part of the Group’s net investment in a foreign operation (see below) and available-for-sale equity instruments.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Foreign currency differences are recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve. When a foreign operation is disposed of, in part or in full, the
relevant amount in the foreign exchange translation reserve is transferred to the income statement.
Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials
and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and the cost of dismantling and
removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is
capitalised as part of that equipment.
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2.4 Property, plant and equipment (Cont’d)
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of
property, plant and equipment. The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of the item if
it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group and its cost can be measured reliably. The costs of the
day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognised in the income statement as incurred.
Freehold land and assets under construction are not depreciated. Depreciation on other property, plant and equipment is recognised in the income
statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives (or lease term, if shorter) of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed, and adjusted as appropriate, at each reporting date.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Brooder stocks
Brooder stocks are parent stocks of Dragon Fish, held for the breeding of Dragon Fish. As the fair value of brooder stocks cannot be reliably measured,
the brooder stocks have been stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The brooder stocks are depreciated on a straight line
basis over their estimated useful lives of 50 years.
Breeder stocks
Breeder stocks are the offsprings of brooder stocks, held for trading purposes. The holding period of these breeder stocks is usually 2 to 3 months
before they are put up for sales. As at the balance sheet date, these stocks are measured based on their fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs.
The fair value is determined based on the age, breed and genetic merit of similar fish that can be purchased from suppliers. Point-of-sale costs include
all costs that would be necessary to sell the assets, excluding costs necessary to get the assets to market.
2.6 Inventories
Inventories comprise raw materials, work-in-progress and manufactured goods, and ornamental fish acquired from suppliers.
Inventories are stated the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated using the weighted average cost formula and comprises all costs of
purchase, conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present condition and location. In the case of manufactured inventories
and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads based on normal operating capacity.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated cost of completion and the estimated costs to
make the sale.
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2.7 Intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill and negative goodwill arise on the acquisition of subsidiaries and associates.
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the acquisition over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and
contingent liabilities of the acquiree.
Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries is presented in intangible assets. Goodwill arising on the acquisition of associate is presented together
with investments in associates.
Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is tested for impairment as described in note 2.10. Negative goodwill
representing excess of the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition
is credited to the income statement in the period of the acquisition.
Such intangible assets are tested for impairment annually as described in note 2.10.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or loss, any directly attributable
transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, non-derivative financial instruments are measured as described below.
A financial instrument is recognised if the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are derecognised if
the Group’s contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial assets expire or if the Group transfers the financial asset to another party without
retaining control or transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset. Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for
at trade date ie the date the Group commits itself to purchase or sell the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised if the Group’s obligations specified
in the contract expire or are discharged or cancelled.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and bank deposits. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and that form an integral part of
the Group’s cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the cash flow statement.
Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than for impairment losses, and foreign exchange gains and
losses on available-for-sale monetary items (see note 2.3), are recognised directly in equity. When an investment is derecognised, the cumulative gain
or loss in equity is transferred to the income statement.
Other
Other non-derivative financial instruments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses.
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2.8 Financial instruments (Cont’d)
Impairment of financial assets
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is considered
to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount, and the
present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. An impairment loss in respect of an available-for-sale
financial asset is calculated by reference to its current fair value.
Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The remaining financial assets are assessed collectively in groups
that share similar credit risk characteristics.
All impairment losses are recognised in the income statement. Any cumulative loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset recognised previously
in equity is transferred to the income statement.
Impairment losses in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost and available-for-sale debt securities are reversed if the subsequent
increase in fair value can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised.
Impairment losses once recognised in the income statement in respect of available-for-sale equity securities are not reversed through the income
statement. Any subsequent increase in fair value of such assets is recognised directly in equity.
Financial guarantees are recognised initially at fair value and are classified as financial liabilities. Subsequent to initial measurement, the financial
guarantees are stated at the higher of the initial fair value less cumulative amortisation and the amount that would be recognised if they were accounted
for as contingent liabilities. When financial guarantees are terminated before their original expiry date, the carrying amount of the financial guarantees is
transferred to the income statement.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
2.9 Leases
When entities within the Group are lessees of a finance lease
Leased assets in which the Group assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Upon initial recognition,
property, plant and equipment acquired through finance leases are capitalised at the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease
payments. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset. Leased assets
are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expense and reduction of
the lease liability. The finance expense is allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the
remaining balance of the liability. Contingent lease payments are accounted for by revising the minimum lease payments over the remaining term of the
lease when the lease adjustment is confirmed.
At inception, an arrangement that contains a lease is accounted for as such based on the terms and conditions even though the arrangement is not in
the legal form of a lease.
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2.10 Impairment – non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to
determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the assets’ recoverable amounts are estimated. For goodwill, the
recoverable amount is estimated at each reporting date, and as and when indicators of impairment are identified.
An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. A cash-
generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that largely are independent from other assets and groups.
Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement unless it reverses a previous revaluation, credited to equity, in which case it is charged to
equity. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to
the units and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.
The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use,
the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time
value of money and the risks specific to the asset or cash-generating unit.
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at
each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a 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, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
A provision is recognised for the amount expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus or profit-sharing plans if the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.
2.12 Provisions
A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is
probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future
cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
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2.14 Finance income and expenses (Cont’d)
Finance expenses comprise interest expense on borrowings. All borrowing costs are recognised in the income statement using the effective interest
method, except to the extent that they are capitalised as being directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset which
necessarily takes a substantial period of time to be prepared for its intended use or sale.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and
any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is recognised using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognised for the following temporary differences:
the initial recognition of goodwill, the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither
accounting nor taxable profit, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse
in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse,
based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is
a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same
taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will
be realised simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary differences
can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax
benefit will be realised.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Carrying amount
At 1 January 2006 5,209,470 2,512,419 188,274 795,071 250,469
At 31 December 2006/1 January 2007 5,073,588 2,301,700 159,107 601,483 196,265
At 31 December 2007 6,339,039 1,989,044 140,938 728,826 184,202
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Furniture, fittings Equipment Machinery and Ponds and Electrical and Assets under
and office equipment and tools equipment concrete tanks installation construction Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Furniture,
fittings Machinery Electrical
Leasehold Motor and office and and
buildings vehicles Computers equipment equipment installation Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
Company
Cost
At 1 January 2006 4,191,256 1,012,476 608,097 336,274 661,260 293,293 7,102,656
Additions 132,242 54,467 16,721 12,871 13,469 8,860 238,630
Disposals – (207,517) – – – – (207,517)
At 31 December 2006 4,323,498 859,426 624,818 349,145 674,729 302,153 7,133,769
Additions 24,100 138,111 65,933 41,038 133,721 3,300 406,203
Disposals – (188,818) (4,940) (630) – – (194,388)
At 31 December 2007 4,347,598 808,719 685,811 389,553 808,450 305,453 7,345,584
Accumulated depreciation
and impairment losses
At 1 January 2006 1,742,797 816,361 464,361 204,735 452,135 222,484 3,902,873
Depreciation charge for the year 314,617 114,992 73,658 32,971 60,196 20,049 616,483
Disposals – (195,309) – – – – (195,309)
At 31 December 2006 2,057,414 736,044 538,019 237,706 512,331 242,533 4,324,047
Depreciation charge for the year 319,256 66,198 59,316 34,238 55,429 19,013 553,450
Disposals – (185,048) (760) – – – (185,808)
At 31 December 2007 2,376,670 617,194 596,575 271,944 567,760 261,546 4,691,689
Carrying amount
At 1 January 2006 2,448,459 196,115 143,736 131,539 209,125 70,809 3,199,783
At 31 December 2006/
1 January 2007 2,266,084 123,382 86,799 111,439 162,398 59,620 2,809,722
At 31 December 2007 1,970,928 191,525 89,236 117,609 240,690 43,907 2,653,895
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3 Property, plant and equipment (Cont’d)
The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment of the Group and the Company include amounts totalling $372,125 (2006: $427) and $175,072
(2006: $162) respectively, in respect of machinery and motor vehicles acquired under finance lease arrangements.
During the financial year, the Group acquired property, plant and equipment with an aggregate cost of $2,826,134 (2006: $1,063,174), of which $426,760
(2006: $115,487) were acquired under finance leases. Cash payments of $2,399,375 (2006: $947,687) were made to purchase property, plant
and equipment.
The Group’s freehold land with a carrying amount of $369,445 (2006: $370,177) is subject to a first charge to secure banking facilities for a subsidiary.
Freehold land of a subsidiary with a net book value of $1,513,263 (2006: $514,640) are held by a director of the subsidiary in trust for the subsidiary.
Details of properties held by the Group and the Company as at 31 December are as follows:
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
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3 Property, plant and equipment (Cont’d)
8,328,083 7,375,288
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
4 Biological assets
Brooder stocks
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Cost
At 1 January 16,099,284 10,523,332 1,459,500 1,459,500
Translation differences (33,578) (123,039) – –
Additions 6,491,591 5,698,991 – –
Carrying amount
At 31 December 21,365,162 15,279,911 1,225,980 1,255,170
The brooder stocks are parent stocks of Dragon Fish, held by the Group and the Company for use in the breeding of Dragon Fish. Due to the uniqueness
of each Dragon Fish and as an active market does not exist for the brooder stocks, the brooder stocks are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation
and accumulated impairment losses.
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4 Biological assets (Cont’d)
Breeder stocks
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
The Group is exposed to a number of risks related to its brooder stocks and breeder stocks:
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
5 Intangible assets
Trademarks/customer Product Goodwill on
acquisition costs listing fees consolidation Total
$ $ $ $
Group
Cost
At 1 January 2006, as previously reported 673,770 162,863 1,739,070 2,575,703
Prior year adjustment by a subsidiary – – 226,550 226,550
Carrying amount
At 1 January 2006 77,475 79,738 1,965,620 2,122,833
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5 Intangible assets (Cont’d)
Trademarks/
customer Product
acquisition costs listing fees Total
$ $ $
Company
Cost
At 1 January 2006 655,924 162,863 818,787
Additions 27,468 33,290 60,758
At 31 December 2006/1 January 2007 683,392 196,153 879,545
Additions 42,105 – 42,105
Accumulated amortisation
At 1 January 2006 578,449 83,125 661,574
Amortisation charge for the year – 43,582 43,582
At 31 December 2006/1 January 2007 578,449 126,707 705,156
Amortisation charge for the year – 42,678 42,678
Carrying amount
At 1 January 2006 77,475 79,738 157,213
The amortisation is recognised in selling and distribution expenses in the income statement.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Impairment tests for cash-generating units containing goodwill and trademarks/customer acquisition costs
Goodwill on consolidation arose from the acquisition of Kim Kang Aquaculture Sdn Bhd in financial year 2003, whose principal business activities are
those relating to the breeding and trading of ornamental fish.
Trademarks/customers acquisition costs are costs paid for the acquisition of two brands of pet food.
The recoverable amounts of the above balances are determined based on value in use calculations, using cash flow projections based on financial
budgets approved by management covering a five-year period. Cash flow projections beyond the five-year period are extrapolated using the estimated
rates stated below. The growth rate does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the business activities.
Management determines the weighted average growth rates based on past performance and its expectation for market development. The discount
rates used are pre-tax and reflect specific risks relating to the relevant business activities.
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6 Subsidiaries
Company
2007 2006
$ $
Unquoted equity investments, at cost 11,152,586 11,152,586
^ Qian Hu Aquarium and Pets Trading and distribution of Malaysia 100 100 150,451 150,451
(M) Sdn Bhd and its subsidiary: ornamental fish and aquarium
and pet accessories
^ Qian Hu The Pet Family Trading of ornamental fish and Malaysia 100 100 – –
(M) Sdn. Bhd. aquarium accessories
# Kim Kang Aquaculture Sdn. Bhd. Breeding, and trading of Malaysia 65 65 7,699,891 7,699,891
And its subsidiary: ornamental fish
# Kim Kang Frozen Food Sdn. Bhd Trading of frozen food Malaysia 65 65 – –
(formerly known as Qian Hu
The Pet Family (KK) Sdn. Bhd.)
^ Beijing Qian Hu Aquarium and Pets Import and export of cold-water People’s Republic of 100 100 171,824 171,824
Co., Ltd ornamental fish and China
distribution of aquarium
accessories
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
6 Subsidiaries (Cont’d)
Country of incorporation Effective equity Cost of investment
Name of subsidiary Principal activities and business held by the Group by the Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
% % $ $
^ Guangzhou Qian Hu Aquarium Manufacture of aquarium People’s Republic of 100 100 1,686,039 1,686,039
and Pets Accessories and pet accessories China
Manufacturing Co., Ltd
^ Shanghai Qian Hu Aquarium and Trading and distribution of People’s Republic of 100 100 1,086,516 1,086,516
Pets Co., Ltd ornamental fish and China
aquarium accessories
^ Thai Qian Hu Company Limited Trading of ornamental fish Thailand 60 60 121,554 121,554
11,152,586 11,152,586
KPMG Singapore is the auditor of all Singapore-incorporated subsidiaries. Other member firm of KPMG International is auditors of significant foreign-
incorporated subsidiary. For this purpose, a subsidiary is considered significant as defined under the Singapore Exchange Limited Listing Manual if its net
tangible assets represent 20% or more of the Group’s consolidated net tangible assets, or if its pre-tax profits account for 20% or more of the Group’s
consolidated pre-tax profits.
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7 Associate
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Investment in associate, at cost 812,600 – 812,600 –
Share of post-acquisition profits 23,867 – – –
836,467 – 812,600 –
The associate is audited by other certified public accountants. This associate is not significant as defined under Listing Rule 718 of the Singapore Exchange Listing Manual.
In July 2007, the Company acquired a 20% equity interest in Arcadia Products PLC (“Arcadia”), an aquarium lamp manufacturer based in the United
Kingdom, for an initial consideration of £264,000 (approximately S$812,600). In addition, in the event that Arcadia achieves a net profit after tax (“PAT”)
of not less than £400,000 (the “Required PAT”) in respect of Arcadia’s financial year ending 30 June 2008 (“FY 2008”), the Company has agreed to pay
a further consideration for the acquisition amounting to 20% of six times the amount of Arcadia’s PAT less the amount of initial consideration already
paid by the Company (“further consideration”). If the Required PAT is not achieved for FY 2008, the further consideration, calculated on the same
abovementioned basis for the financial year ending 30 June 2009 (“FY 2009”), will be payable upon Arcadia achieving the Required PAT in FY 2009.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
7 Associate (Cont’d)
The cost of acquisition of the associate is determined on a provisional basis and does not include the potential further consideration as the amount
cannot be measured reliably. Adjustments to the cost of acquisition is contingent on profit being maintained or achieved in future periods, as explained
above. The cost of the acquisition and the goodwill will accordingly be reviewed within 12 months from the date of acquisition as a result of completing
the initial accounting.
The summarised financial information relating to associate is not adjusted for the percentage of ownership held by the Group.
$
Assets and liabilities (as at 31 December 2007)
Total assets 8,646,615
Expenses 2,589,776
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8 Inventories
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Fish 7,790,580 8,014,510 2,969,900 2,203,171
Accessories 13,221,028 12,915,766 3,745,216 3,716,460
Raw materials – plastic products 500,293 212,802 – –
Finished goods – plastic products 496,702 504,244 – –
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Receivables denominated in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency comprise:
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
US dollar 2,197,242 1,545,784 1,606,038 878,059
Euro 2,006,526 1,014,558 1,940,877 950,625
Ringgit Malaysia 2,052,842 2,073,883 – –
Thai Baht 814,350 1,084,796 – –
Chinese Renminbi 6,561,080 2,108,059 – –
Impairment losses
The ageing of trade receivables at the reporting date is:
Gross Gross
receivables Impairment loss receivables Impairment loss
2007 2007 2006 2006
$ $ $ $
Group
Not past due 6,828,429 – 6,199,753 –
Past due 0 – 30 days 3,869,521 – 3,658,246 –
Past due 31 – 60 days 2,240,802 – 1,724,118 –
Past due 61 – 90 days 1,787,551 – 977,449 –
Past due more than 90 days 4,950,096 2,069,699 4,875,985 1,522,502
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9 Trade and other receivables (Cont’d)
Gross Gross
receivables Impairment loss receivables Impairment loss
2007 2007 2006 2006
$ $ $ $
Company
Not past due 3,185,580 – 3,481,575 –
Past due 0 – 30 days 1,343,655 – 1,814,639 –
Past due 31 – 60 days 819,812 – 652,718 –
Past due 61 – 90 days 362,327 – 305,020 –
Past due more than 90 days 2,898,280 1,769,160 2,939,549 1,231,265
The change in impairment loss in respect of trade receivables during the financial year is as follows:
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
At 1 January 1,522,502 1,091,719 1,231,265 814,876
Impairment loss recognised 592,964 294,880 583,414 279,003
Amount written off against allowance made (45,519) (132,614) (45,519) (132,614)
Allowance made transferred from associate – 270,000 – 270,000
Translation differences on consolidation (247) (1,483) – –
Concentration of credit risk relating to trade receivables is limited due to the Group’s many varied customers. These customers are internationally
dispersed, engage in a wide spectrum of manufacturing and distribution activities, and sell in a variety of end markets. The Group’s historical experience
in the collection of accounts receivable falls within the recorded allowances. Due to these factors, management believes that no additional credit risk
beyond amounts provided for collection losses is inherent in the Group’s trade receivables.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Group Company
Note 2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Fixed deposits with a financial institution 23,706 23,706 23,706 23,706
Cash and bank balances 7,492,720 5,617,192 4,744,282 3,677,172
Fixed deposits bear average effective interest rate of 1.80% (2006:1.80%) per annum. The fixed deposits are pledged to a financial institution to secure
performance guarantees issued by that financial institution.
Cash and bank balances earn interests at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates from 0.25% to 2.875% (2006: 0.94% to 3.05%) per annum.
The average effective interest rate of bank overdraft of the Group is 8.0% (2006: 8.25%) per annum. The bank overdraft is repayable on demand.
Cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies other than the Company’s functional currency comprise:
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
US dollar 1,269,392 775,500 1,261,461 769,598
Euro 11,858 69,048 11,858 69,048
Ringgit Malaysia 354,351 381,452 – –
Thai Baht 1,148,560 629,191 – –
Chinese Renminbi 741,341 381,661 – –
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11 Share capital
During the financial year, the Company issued the following shares:
• 1,059,000 shares at $0.59 each fully paid for cash on the exercise of options granted under the share option scheme described in note 16.
• 259,863,868 rights shares, with 64,965,868 free detachable warrants, at $0.035 each fully paid from the reinvestment of a special interim dividend
(note 23) by equity holders. The gross proceeds of $9,095,235 less issue expense of $195,570, was credited to share capital.
• 22,115,477 shares were issued at $0.035 each fully paid for cash upon the exercise of warrants.
Each warrant carries the right to subscribe for one new share in the Company at an exercise price of $0.035 for each new share.
As at the end of the financial year, there were 42,810,391 warrants outstanding of which a further 1,289,740 warrants were exercised for issuance of
1,289,740 new shares as of 14 January 2008.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the
Company. All shares rank equally with regard to the Company’s residual assets.
Capital management
The Board’s policy is to maintain an adequate capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development
of the business.
The Board of Directors monitors the return on capital, which the Group defines as net operating income divided by total shareholders’ equity, excluding
minority interests. The Board of Directors also monitors the level of dividends to ordinary equity holders. The Group funds its operations and growth through
a mix of equity and debts. This includes the maintenance of adequate lines of credit and assessing the need to raise additional equity where required.
The gearing ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total capital. Net debt is calculated as borrowings plus trade and other payables less cash and cash
equivalents. Total capital is calculated as equity plus net debt.
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Net debt 21,959,799 18,099,142 10,841,189 10,867,626
Total equity 55,632,796 48,751,252 40,154,971 37,039,539
The Group and the Company are in compliance with all borrowing covenants for the financial years ended 31 December 2006 and 2007. There were no
changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the financial year.
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12 Reserves
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Accumulated profits 19,295,700 24,076,821 10,859,010 18,042,095
Foreign currency translation reserve (594,050) (587,474). – –
The foreign currency translation reserve of the Group comprises foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements
of foreign operations whose functional currency is different from the functional currency of the Company and the translation of monetary items which
form part of the Group’s net investment in the foreign operations, provided certain conditions are met.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
13 Financial liabilities
Group Company
Note 2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Non-current liabilities
Ringgit Malaysia (“RM”) long-term loans –
non current portion
– secured 111,276 128,507 – –
– unsecured 1,434,290 552,913 – –
Finance lease liabilities 331,987 108,724 73,537 48,150
The unsecured short-term loans are revolving bank loans which bear interest at rates from 3.81% to 4.19% (2006: 5.18% to 5.27%) per annum.
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13 Financial liabilities (Cont’d)
The long-term loans comprise:
• a 7-year bank loan of RM0.5 million, secured by mortgage on a subsidiary’s freehold land, bears interest at 8.0% (2006: 8.25%) per annum and is
repayable in 84 instalments commencing January 2005;
• a 5-year unsecured bank loan of RM1.85 million, bears interest at 8.25% (2006: 8%) per annum and is repayable in 60 instalments commencing
August 2006; and
• a 10-year unsecured bank loan of RM2.5 million, bears interest at 8.25% (2006: Nil%) per annum and is repayable in 120 instalments commencing
March 2007.
The weighted average effective interest rates per annum relating to the bills payable to banks, at the balance sheet date for the Group and the Company
are 4.93% (2006: 4.87%) and 5.25% (2006: 5.25%) respectively. These bills mature within 1 to 3 months from the year end.
Bills payable to banks denominated in foreign currencies other than the Company’s functional currency comprise:
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
US dollar 400,164 414,622 400,164 414,622
Euro – 80,836 – 80,836
Ringgit Malaysia 3,661,395 3,968,472 – –
Australian dollar 132,889 119,939 132,889 119,939
Japanese Yen 66,866 104,357 66,866 104,357
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Company
Repayable within 1 year 59,732 8,197 67,929 79,676 15,989 95,665
Repayable after 1 year but
within 5 years 73,537 8,463 82,000 48,150 8,560 56,710
Lease terms range from 1 to 5 years with options to purchase at the end of the lease term. Lease terms do not contain restrictions concerning dividends,
additional debt or further leasing. The average discount rates implicit in the Group’s and the Company’s finance lease obligations are 6.85%
(2006: 6.85%) and 6.68% (2006: 6.68%) respectively.
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13 Financial liabilities (Cont’d)
The following are the expected contractual undiscounted cash inflows (outflows) of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments:
2006
Bank overdrafts 173,570 173,570 173,570 – –
Bills payable to banks 5,156,871 5,224,555 5,224,555 – –
S$ floating rate loans 6,300,000 6,363,000 6,363,000 – –
RM floating rate loans 918,131 1,046,913 292,928 753,985 –
Finance lease liabilities 290,447 336,624 210,598 126,026 –
Trade and other payables* 9,172,499 9,172,499 9,172,499 – –
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
2006
S$ floating rate loans 6,300,000 6,300,000 6,300,000 – –
Finance lease liabilities 127,826 152,375 95,665 56,710 –
Bills payable to banks 1,188,399 1,188,399 1,188,399 – –
Trade and other payables* 5,798,821 5,798,821 5,798,821 – –
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14 Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Group and Company (prior to offsetting of balances) are attributable to the following:
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment and brooder stocks 2,941,041 2,468,448 135,000 247,932
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when
the deferred taxes relate to the same taxation authority. The amounts determined after appropriate offsetting are included in the balance sheets as follows:
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Deferred tax liabilities 2,939,245 2,453,720 135,000 235,000
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
The Group has unutilised tax losses and unabsorbed capital allowances of approximately $3,486,677 (2006: $4,634,132) and $467,621 (2006: $412,255)
respectively that are available for offset against future taxable profits, subject to the agreement of the tax authorities and compliance with relevant
provisions of the tax legislation of the respective countries in which the subsidiaries operate.
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of tax losses for certain subsidiaries because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be
available against which the Group can utilise the benefits.
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15 Trade and other payables
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Trade payables 7,356,060 6,007,592 2,740,663 3,267,276
Accrued operating expenses 382,613 529,802 134,528 147,143
Other payables 2,222,194 2,018,338 1,873,368 1,759,660
Accrued staff costs 2,177,374 1,198,720 1,755,252 1,006,315
Amounts due to
– subsidiaries
(trade) – – 50,842 81,885
(non-trade) – – 480,000 690,000
– minority shareholders of a subsidiary
(non-trade) 869,356 1,146,569 – –
Other payables are interest-free and have an average term of three months.
The non-trade amounts due to subsidiaries and minority shareholders of a subsidiary are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
US dollar 1,002,031 1,136,627 605,367 788,118
Euro 183,211 415,502 183,211 415,502
Ringgit Malaysia 837,854 761,370 608 –
Japanese Yen 93,633 109,476 93,633 109,476
Thai Baht 201,312 77,937 – –
Chinese Renminbi 1,532,684 212,826 118,114 33,989
Australian dollar 129,444 135,362 129,444 135,362
Hong Kong dollar 95,552 133,388 95,552 133,388
New Taiwan dollar 86,699 62,461 81,330 62,461
At an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 19 February 2002, the following modifications to the Post-IPO Scheme were approved by the shareholders
of the Company:
(a) The Post-IPO Scheme will be extended to include the participation of associates of controlling shareholders. Such associates must be confirmed
full-time employees.
(b) The exercise price of the Post-IPO options will be set at a maximum discount of 20% to the market price immediately preceding the date of grant
of the option or its nominal value, whichever is higher. Subject to this cap on the discount, the Committee will have the discretion and flexibility to
decide the exact quantum of discount for each participant. The subscription price shall not be less than the nominal amount of the share.
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16 Employees’ share options (Cont’d)
Other information regarding the Scheme is set out below:
Size of Plan
The total number of new shares over which options may be granted shall not exceed 10% of the issued share capital of the Company on the day
immediately preceding the offer date of the options (“Offer Date”).
Grant of Option
An option may be granted at any time at the absolute discretion of the Committee, provided that where price sensitive information is being announced,
options may only be granted after the third market day from the date on which the announcement is released.
Acceptance of Option
The grant of an option shall be accepted within thirty days from the Offer Date and accompanied by payment to the Company of a nominal consideration
of $1.
Exercise Period
The exercise period of an option granted at a discount of 20% to the prevailing market price of the shares commences after two years from the
Offer Date.
On 1 August 2002, 1,620,000 options were granted to eligible employees of the Group, including associates of controlling shareholders of the Company
to subscribe for ordinary shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.59 per share, exercisable from 1 August 2004 to 31 July 2012.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
The options outstanding at 31 December 2006 had an exercise price of $0.59 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 5.6 years.
The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for share options exercised in 2007 was $0.587 (2006: no shares were exercised).
17 Revenue
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Sale of goods
– fish 45,336,100 39,597,782 26,301,936 24,870,269
– accessories 35,350,112 26,581,281 24,471,331 16,173,100
– plastics 11,033,95 9,931,559 – –
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18 Net finance expenses
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Interest income
– bank deposits 7,415 15,908 5,349 5,713
Interest expense
– bank term loans (563,907) (463,571) (305,911) (365,416)
– bills payable to banks (240,882) (195,626) (57,861) (39,095)
– finance lease liabilities (34,983) (46,328) (17,358) (24,360)
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
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20 Income tax expense
Group Company
Note 2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Current tax expense
Current year 1,231,032 1,020,535 481,707 300,000
(Over) under provision in respect of prior year (141,308) 36,655 – –
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Income tax using Singapore tax rate of 18% (2006: 20%) 1,425,506 1,062,292 527,024 416,573
Effect of reduction in tax rate (145,689) – (16,270) –
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 238,198 126,814 180,829 67,086
Income not subject to tax (54,900) (21,000) (27,450) (10,500)
Tax savings arising from Development and Expansion
incentive (218,263) (232,342) (213,917) (232,342)
Effect of different tax rates in other countries 520,165 202,312 – –
Over provision in respect of prior year (217,507) (299,488) (72,304) –
Deferred tax assets not recognised 29,293 606,569 – 60,537
Others 25,836 (20,895) 3,795 (1,354)
In July 2003, the Economic Development Board has granted a Development and Expansion Incentive under the International Headquarters (IHQ) Award
to the Company. With the incentive, the Company qualifies for a 10% corporate tax rate for a period of 5 years commencing 1 January 2003.
Pursuant to the income tax law applicable to foreign investment enterprises in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), the subsidiary companies in
the PRC are exempted from the 33% corporate income tax on their taxable income determined in accordance with the accounting principles and the
relevant tax regulations in the PRC for a period of two years from the first profit making calendar year followed by a 50% reduction of corporate income
tax for the succeeding three years.
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21 Directors’ remuneration
Company’s directors receiving remuneration from the Group:
Number of directors
2007 2006
Remuneration of:
$500,000 and above – –
$250,000 to $499,999 3 –
Below $250,000 4 7
7 7
* The salary and bonus amounts shown are inclusive of allowances and Central Provident Fund contributions.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
* The salary and bonus amounts shown are inclusive of allowances and Central Provident Fund contributions.
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22 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
2007 2006
As previously
Restated reported
Ordinary shares at 1 January 128,872,934 128,872,934 128,872,934
Effect of shares issued on the exercise of share options 404,532 – –
Effect of issue of rights shares and bonus element on the exercise of warrants 235,556,479 226,427,215 –
Effect of shares issued on the exercise of warrants 3,233,041 – –
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company ($) 4,948,168 2,617,170 2,617,170
2007 2006
As previously
Restated reported
Ordinary shares at 1 January 128,872,934 128,872,934 128,872,934
Effect of shares issued on the exercise of share options 404,532 – –
Effect of issue of rights shares and bonus element on the exercise of warrants 235,556,479 226,427,215 –
Effect of shares issued on the exercise of warrants 3,233,041 – –
Bonus element of bonus warrants outstanding as at year end 34,290,612 51,972,694 –
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company ($) 4,948,168 2,617,170 2,617,170
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
The share options have not been included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive for the current financial year.
The average market value of the Company’s shares for purposes of calculating the dilutive effect of warrants was based on quoted market prices for the
period that the warrants were outstanding. The average fair value of one ordinary share during financial year 2007 was $0.33 (2006: $0.27) per share.
23 Dividends
First and final dividend paid of 0.6 cents per share less tax of 18% in respect of the year
ended 31 December 2006 634,054 –
Special interim dividend paid of 8.54 cents per share less tax of 18% in respect of the year
ended 31 December 2007 9,095,235 –
9,729,289 515,492
The Directors do not propose a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2007.
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24 Significant related party transactions
For the purposes of these financial statements, parties are considered to be related to the Group if the Group has the ability, directly or indirectly, to
control the party or exercise significant influence over the party in making financial and operating decisions, or vice versa, or where the Group and the
party are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals or other entities.
Group
2007 2006
$ $
Short-term employee benefits
– directors of the Company 1,049,350 697,005
– other key management personnel 1,204,693 922,889
2,254,043 1,619,894
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Sales to subsidiaries – – 10,763,209 8,943,617
Sales to associate 4,229,263 – 4,229,263 –
Purchase from subsidiaries – – 9,757,387 7,586,796
Purchase from associate 93,605 – 93,605 –
Management fees received from a subsidiary – – 48,000 48,000
Fee paid to a firm of which a director is a partner 12,000 – 12,000 –
Consultancy fee paid to a company in which a director has a
substantial interest 8,300 19,300 8,300 19,300
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
25 Segment information
A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged either in providing related products or services (business segment), or in
providing products or services within a particular economic environment (geographical segment), which is subject to risks and returns that are different
from those of other segments. Segment information is presented in respect of the Group’s business and geographical segments. The Group’s primary
format for segment reporting is based on business segments. The business segments are determined based on the Group’s management and internal
reporting structure.
Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis.
Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets and expenses, interest income, interest expenses and related assets and liabilities.
Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the financial year to acquire segment assets that are expected to be used for more than
one year.
Business Segments
The Group comprises the following main business segments:
Geographical Segments
While the Group’s business activities are managed on a worldwide basis, it operates in four principal geographical areas, namely South East Asia, North
Asia, Europe and USA, and Singapore.
In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segments revenue is based on the geographical location of customers. Segment
assets are based on the geographical location of assets.
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25 Segment information (Cont’d)
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Results
Segment results 6,150 642 638 (84) 7,346
Unallocated expenses (1,345)
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25 Segment information (Cont’d)
Other Asian
Geographical Segments Singapore countries Europe Others Consolidated
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
2007
Total revenue from external customers 26,103 38,150 18,637 8,830 91,720
Segment assets 27,178 59,153 2,492 – 88,823
Capital expenditure 527 8,791 – – 9,318
2006
Total revenue from external customers 24,147 35,061 12,636 4,267 76,111
Segment assets 25,987 49,602 – – 75,589
Capital expenditure 381 6,381 – – 6,762
The Audit Committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the Group’s risk management policies and procedures and reviews the
adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Group. The Audit Committee is assisted in its oversight role by Internal
Audit. Internal Audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the
Audit Committee.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the potential financial loss resulting from the failure of a customer or a counterparty to settle its financial and contractual obligations to the
Group, as and when they fall due.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
The Group establishes an allowance for impairment that represents its estimate of incurred losses in respect of trade and other receivables. The main
components of this allowance are a specific loss component that relates to individually significant exposures.
The allowance account in respect of trade and other receivables is used to record impairment losses unless the Group is satisfied that no recovery of
the amount owing is possible. At that point, the financial asset is considered irrecoverable and the amount charged to the allowance account is written
off against the carrying amount of the impaired financial asset.
At the balance sheet date, there is no significant concentration of credit risk. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount
of each financial asset at the balance sheet.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to
ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without
incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation.
The Group monitors its liquidity risk and maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents deemed adequate by management to finance the Group’s
operations and to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in cash flows.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices will affect the Group’s income or the
value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable
parameters, while optimising the return on risk.
There is no formal hedging policy with respect to foreign currency exposure. Exposure to foreign currency risk is monitored on an on-going basis and
the Group endeavours to keep the net exposure at an acceptable level.
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26 Financial risk management (Cont’d)
Sensitivity analysis
A 10% strengthening of Singapore dollar against the following currencies at the reporting date would increase (decrease) profit or loss by the amounts
shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.
Group Company
$ $
31 December 2007
US dollar (206,444) (186,197)
Euro (183,517) (176,952)
Ringgit Malaysia 389,472 61
Japanese Yen 16,050 16,050
Thai Baht (176,160) –
Chinese Renminbi (576,974) 10,811
Australian dollar 26,233 26,233
Hong Kong dollar 9,555 9,555
New Taiwan dollar 8,670 8,133
31 December 2006
US dollar (77,004) (44,492)
Euro 58,727 (52,334)
Ringgit Malaysia 319,204 –
Japanese Yen 21,383 10,436
Thai Baht (163,605) 10,948
Chinese Renminbi (227,689) 3339
Australian dollar 25,530 25,530
Hong Kong dollar 13,339 13,339
New Taiwan dollar 6,246 6,246
A 10% weakening of Singapore dollar against the above currencies would have had the equal but opposite effect on the above currencies to the
amounts shown above, on the basis that all other variables remain constant.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
The Group obtains additional financing through bank borrowings and finance lease arrangements. The Group’s policy is to obtain the most favourable
interest rates available without increasing its foreign currency exposure.
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26 Financial risk management (Cont’d)
Interest rate risk (Cont’d)
The following table sets out the carrying amounts as at 31 December, by maturity or repricing, whichever is earlier, of the financial instruments of the
Group and the Company that are exposed to interest rate risk:
Floating rate
Bank overdrafts 2,066 – 2,066
Bank term loans 8,902 – 8,902
Company
Financial liabilities
Fixed rate
Fixed deposits 24 – 24
Bills payable to banks 1,341 – 1,341
Finance lease liabilities 60 73 133
Floating rate
Bank term loans 7,100 – 7,100
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
2006
Group
Financial liabilities
Fixed rate
Fixed deposits 24 – 24
Bills payable to banks 5,157 – 5,157
Finance lease liabilities 182 108 290
Floating rate
Bank overdrafts 174 – 174
Bank term loans 7,218 – 7,218
Company
Financial liabilities
Fixed rate
Fixed deposits 24 – 24
Bills payable to banks 1,188 – 1,188
Finance lease liabilities 80 48 128
Floating rate
Bank term loans 6,300 – 6,300
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26 Financial risk management (Cont’d)
Sensitivity analysis
Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments
The Group does not account for fixed rate financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. Therefore a change in interest rates
at reporting date would not affect profit or loss.
Profit or loss
100 bp increase 100 bp decrease
$ $
Group
31 December 2007
Floating rate instruments (109,690) 109,690
31 December 2006
Floating rate instruments (73,920) 73,920
Company
31 December 2007
Floating rate instruments (71,000) 71,000
31 December 2006
Floating rate instruments (63,000) 63,000
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Methodologies
The methodologies and assumptions used in estimating fair values depend on the terms and risk characteristics of the various instruments and include
the following:
Financial assets
The fair value of the Group’s and the Company’s quoted investments is determined by reference to their quoted bid price at the balance sheet date.
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26 Financial risk management (Cont’d)
The fair values of recognised financial liabilities, which are not carried at fair value in the balance sheets as at 31 December, are presented in the
following table:
2007 2006
Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value
$ $ $ $
Group
Financial liabilities
Finance lease liabilities 496,836 496,836 290,447 264,549
Bank term loans 8,902,659 8,902,659 7,218,131 7,192,286
Company
Financial liabilities
Finance lease liabilities 133,269 133,269 127,826 114,905
Bank term loans 7,100,000 7,100,000 6,300,000 6,274,155
The above fair values have been estimated by discounting future contracted cash flows at the current market rate available.
There are no terms and conditions attached to the guarantee contracts that would have a material effect on the amount, timing and uncertainity of the
Company’s future cash flows.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
Intra-group financial guarantees comprise guarantees granted by the Company to banks in respect of banking facilities amounting to $9.6 millions
(2006: $7.6 millions).
27 Commitments
During the financial year ended 31 December 2007, the Group and the Company entered into a contract to purchase property, plant and equipment for
$725,351 (2006: $876,033) and $725,351 (2006: Nil) respectively. These commitments are expected to be settled in the following financial year.
At 31 December 2007, the Group and the Company have operating lease commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable
operating leases as follows:
Group Company
2007 2006 2007 2006
$ $ $ $
Payable:
– Within 1 year 262,680 282,713 83,556 101,084
– After 1 year but within 5 years 489,500 879,990 250,668 296,286
– After 5 years 160,149 135,344 160,149 135,344
Lease terms do not contain restrictions on the Group’s and the Company’s activities concerning dividends, additional debt or further leasing.
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28 Comparative information
The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2006 were audited by another firm of certified public accountants.
The following comparative figures have been restated to recognise a prior period adjustment by a subsidiary:
Group
As previously
As restated stated
$ $
Total equity
Minority interest 6,264,461 6,386,450
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 2,453,720 2,105,181
Non-current asset
Intangible assets – goodwill 1,965,620 1,739,070
FRS 23 will become effective for financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2009. FRS 23 removes the option to expense borrowing costs
and requires an entity to capitalise borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset as part of the
cost of that asset.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont’d)
The adoption of FRS 108 will not result in a significant difference in segment reporting by the Group.
Other than the change in disclosures relating to FRS 108, the initial application of these standards (and its consequential amendments) and interpretations
is not expected to have any material impact on the Group’s financial statements. The Group has not considered the impact of accounting standards
issued after the balance sheet date.
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Statistics of Shareholders
As at 31 January 2008
Share Capital
Issued and Fully Paid-up Capital : $29,536,760
Class of Shares : Ordinary shares
Number of Shares : 413,203,519
Analysis of Shareholders
No. of % of No. of % of Issued
Size of Shareholdings Shareholders Shareholders Shares Share Capital
1 – 999 233 9.67 52,511 0.01
1,000 – 10,000 760 31.55 4,397,958 1.07
10,001 – 1,000,000 1,380 57.29 89,509,200 21.66
1,000,001 and above 36 1.49 319,243,850 77.26
Substantial Shareholders
Shareholdings registered in the Shareholdings held by substantial
name of the substantial shareholders shareholders in the name of nominees
No. of No. of
Name of Substantial Shareholder Shares % Shares %
1. Qian Hu Holdings Pte Ltd 49,000,000 11.86 60,000,000 14.52
2. Yap Ah Seng Alvin* 18,700,000 4.53 – –
3. Yap Ah Siong Andy* 18,700,000 4.53 – –
4. Yap Kim Choon* 18,700,000 4.53 – –
5. Yap Kim Lee Kenny* 17,000,000 4.11 – –
6. Yap Hock Huat* 16,100,000 3.90 – –
7. Yap Ping Heng* 15,700,000 3.80 – –
8. Yap Kim Chuan* 9,021,994 2.18 9,678,006 2.34
* Each has a shareholding of 14.04% in Qian Hu Holdings Pte Ltd (“QHHPL”) except for Yap Kim Lee Kenny whose shareholding in QHHPL is 15.76%.
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Statistics of Shareholders
As at 31 January 2008
Based on the information provided, to the best knowledge of the Directors and the substantial shareholders of the Company, 30.82% of the issued share
capital of the Company was held in the hands of the public as at 31 January 2008. Accordingly, Rule 723 of the Singapore Exchange Listing Manual has been
compiled with.
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Statistics of Warrantholders
As at 31 January 2008
Analysis of Warrantholders
Size of Warrantholdings No. of Warrantholders % of Warrantholders No. of Warants % of Warants
1 – 999 426 32.01 138,062 0.33
1,000 – 10,000 646 48.53 2,802,483 6.74
10,001 – 1,000,000 249 18.71 14,586,176 35.10
1,000,001 and above 10 0.75 24,031,430 57.83
Total 1,331 100.00 41,558,151 100.00
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at No. 71 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698950 on Tuesday, 11 March
2008 at 11.00 a.m. to transact the following business: -
Ordinary Business
1 To receive and adopt the Directors’ Report and Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 and the Auditors’
Report thereon. [Resolution 1]
2 To re-elect Mr Chang Weng Leong, who is retiring by rotation in accordance with Article 89 of the Company’s Articles of Association,
as Director of the Company. [See Explanatory Note (a)] [Resolution 2]
3 To re-elect Mr Robson Lee Teck Leng, who is retiring by rotation in accordance with Article 89 of the Company’s Articles of Association,
as Director of the Company. [See Explanatory Note (a)] [Resolution 3]
4 To re-elect Ms Lai Chin Yee, who is retiring by rotation in accordance with Article 89 of the Company’s Articles of Association, as
Director of the Company. [Resolution 4]
5 To approve the sum of $45,000/- as Directors’ fees for the financial year ended 31 December 2007. (2006: $36,000) [Resolution 5]
6 To re-appoint KPMG as Auditors of the Company and to authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration. [Resolution 6]
7 To transact any other business that may be transacted at an Annual General Meeting.
Special Business
8 To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following as Ordinary Resolution, with or without modifications: -
Ordinary Resolution: -
General Mandate to authorise the Directors to issue shares or convertible securities
“THAT pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Act, Cap. 50 and the listing rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “Listing
Rules”), authority be and is hereby given to the Directors of the Company to allot and issue: -
(a) shares; or
(b) convertible securities; or
(c) additional securities issued pursuant to Rule 829 of the Listing Rules; or
(d) shares arising from the conversion of securities in (b) and (c) above,
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Special Business (Cont’d)
in the Company (whether by way of rights, bonus or otherwise) at any time to such persons and upon such terms and conditions
and for such purposes as the Directors may in their absolute discretion deem fit, provided that: (i) the aggregate number of shares
and convertible securities to be issued pursuant to this resolution must be not more than 50% of the issued shares in the capital of
the Company (calculated in accordance with (ii) below), of which the aggregate number of shares and convertible securities issued
other than on a pro rata basis to existing shareholders must be not more than 20% of the issued shares in the capital of the Company
(calculated in accordance with (ii) below); and (ii) for the purpose of determining the number of shares and convertible securities that
may be issued pursuant to (i) above, the percentage of issued share capital shall be calculated based on the number of issued shares
in the capital of the Company at the time of the passing of this resolution after adjusting for (a) new shares arising from the conversion
or exercise of convertible securities; (b) new shares arising from exercising share options or vesting of share awards outstanding or
subsisting at the time of the passing of this resolution and (c) any subsequent consolidation or subdivision of shares. Unless revoked
or varied by ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the Company in general meeting, this resolution shall remain in force until the
earlier of the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company or the date by which the next Annual General Meeting
of the Company is required by law to be held, whichever is earlier. [See Explanatory Note (b)] [Resolution 7]
Singapore
22 February 2008
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Notice of Annual General Meeting (Cont’d)
Explanatory Notes:
(a) Mr Robson Lee Teck Leng and Mr Chang Weng Leong, if re-elected, will remain as members of the Company’s Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration
Committee and will also be considered as independent directors of the Company. Mr Robson Lee Teck Leng will continue to be the Chairman of the Audit Committee, while
Mr Chang Weng Leong will continue to be the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.
(b) The ordinary resolution set out in item 8 above, if passed, will empower the Directors from the date of the Annual General Meeting until the date of the next Annual General
Meeting of the Company, to issue shares and convertible securities in the Company up to an aggregate number not exceeding 50% of the issued shares in the capital of the
Company, of which the aggregate number issued other than on a pro rata basis to all existing shareholders of the Company shall not exceed 20% of the issued shares in the
capital of the Company, as more particularly set out in the resolution.
Note:
A member entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to appoint no more than two proxies to attend and vote on his behalf and such proxy need not
be a member of the Company. Where a member appoints more than one proxy, he shall specify the proportion of his shares to be represented by each proxy. The instrument
appointing the proxy must be deposited at the registered office of the Company at No. 71 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698950 not later than 48 hours before the time set for the
Annual General Meeting.
Dear Shareholders
To facilitate your attendance at our
We realise that you may not be able to attend our forthcoming • By sending us an email through investor@qianhu.com
Annual General Meeting (AGM) on
Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) for some reason or other. • By faxing us your feedback through 6766 3995 11 March 2008, at No. 71 Jalan
As in the previous years, we have set up several channels to
We will look into all of your feedback questions and answer Lekar Singapore 698950 at 11am,
communicate with our investors and shareholders. All because
them during the AGM, provided that they reach us before transport arrangements have been
we deeply value your feedback and input.
11 March 2008. A copy of the minutes of the AGM will be posted made available for you.
You now may channel your questions and feedback to us via the
onto our website and via SGXNET onto the SGX website.
following methods: We have chartered a bus to ferry
you from the Choa Chu Kang Bus
• Through our online feedback at our website,
Yours faithfully Interchange (next to Choa Chu
www.qianhu.com
Kang MRT Station) to our meeting
– At our homepage, please click on ‘Qian Hu Feedback’ venue.
– Follow the instructions and click ‘Submit’ when you have
completed the online form Please proceed to the Choa Chu
Kang Bus Interchange Berth B5. The
• By calling our automated hotline number 6511 1086
bus will leave at 10:40am sharp.
– Dial 6511 1086
– Choose your language options Kenny Yap Kim Lee Transport will also be provided back to
– Press 1 for ‘Feedback’ Executive Chairman and Managing Director the Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange
Qian Hu Corporation Limited after the meeting.
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IMPORTANT FOR CPF INVESTORS ONLY:
1. This Annual Report is forwarded to you at the request of your CPF Approved Nominee and is
sent SOLELY FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
Proxy Form
2. This Proxy Form is therefore not valid for use by CPF investors and shall not be effective for all
QIAN HU CORPORATION LIMITED
intents and purposes if used or purported to be used by them. (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore)
3. CPF Investors who wish to attend the Annual General Meeting as OBSERVERS have to submit (Company Registration No. 199806124N)
their requests through their respective Agent banks so that their Agent banks may register
with the Company Secretary of Qian Hu Corporation Limited.
as my/our proxy/proxies to vote for me/us and on my/our behalf and, if necessary to demand a poll, at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company to be held at
No. 71 Jalan Lekar Singapore 698950 on Tuesday, 11 March 2008 at 11.00 a.m. and at any adjournment thereof.
I/We have directed my/our proxy/proxies to vote for or against the Resolutions to be proposed at the AGM as indicated hereunder. If no specific directions as to voting are
given, the proxy/proxies may vote or abstain from voting at his/their discretion, as he/they will on any other matters arising at the AGM. If no person is named in the above
boxes, the Chairman of the AGM shall be my/our proxy to vote, for or against the Resolutions to be proposed at the AGM, as indicated hereunder for me/us and on my/our
behalf at the AGM and at any adjournment thereof.
Signature(s) of Member(s) or Common Seal of Corporate Member IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ NOTES OVERLEAF
Notes:
1. Please insert the total number of shares held by you. If you have shares entered against your name in the Depository Register (as defined in Section 130A
of the Companies Act, Cap. 50), you should insert that number. If you have shares registered in your name in the Register of Members of the Company, you
should insert that number. If you have shares entered against your name in the Depository Register and shares registered in your name in the Register of
Members, you should insert the aggregate number. If no number is inserted, this form of proxy will be deemed to relate to all the shares held by you.
2. A member entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to appoint not more than two proxies to attend and vote on his behalf and such
proxy need not be a member of the Company. Where a member appoints more than one proxy, he shall specify the proportion of his shares to be represented
by each such proxy, failing which the nomination shall be deemed to be alternative.
3. The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies must be deposited at the Company’s registered office at No. 71 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698950 not less than
48 hours before the time set for the Annual General Meeting.
4. The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies must be under the hand of the appointer or of his attorney duly authorised in writing. Where the instrument
appointing a proxy or proxies is executed by a corporation, it must be executed under its common seal or signed on its behalf by an attorney duly authorised
in writing or by an authorised officer of the corporation.
5. Where an instrument appointing a proxy or proxies is signed on behalf of the appointer by an attorney the letter or the power of attorney (or other authority)
or a duly certified copy thereof must (failing previous registration with the Company) be lodged with the instrument of proxy, failing which the instrument may
be treated as invalid.
6. A corporation which is a member may by resolution of its directors or other governing body authorise such person as it thinks fit to act as its representative
at the Annual General Meeting.
7. The Company shall be entitled to reject this instrument of proxy if it is incomplete improperly completed, illegible or where the true intentions of the appointer
are not ascertainable from the instructions of the appointer specified in this instrument of proxy. In addition, in the case of members whose shares are entered
in the Depository Register, the Company shall be entitled to reject any instrument of proxy lodged if the member, being the appointer, is not shown to have
any shares entered against his name in the Depository Register as at 48 hours before the time set for holding the Annual General Meeting, as certified by
The Central Depository (Pte) Limited to the Company.